9 3 noun n noun
• undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
Example sentence • Air pollution is a major problem in many cities around the world.
8 3 noun n noun
• a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
Example sentence • I have found a solution to the math problem.
12 4 noun n noun
• (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
Example sentence • The distribution of food to the famine-affected areas was delayed due to bad weather.
11 4 noun n noun
• an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
Example sentence • The university is a prestigious institution known for its academic excellence.
11 4 noun n noun
• the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
Example sentence • The prosecution presented evidence that the defendant was at the crime scene.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
Example sentence • The scientific revolution led to major advancements in the fields of astronomy and physics.
10 4 noun n noun
• the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
Example sentence • He sought absolution for his sins from the priest.
12 4 noun n noun
• law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
Example sentence • The new constitution was ratified by a majority of voters.
11 4 noun n noun
• separation into component parts
Example sentence • The dissolution of the partnership was a difficult process for both parties involved.
9 4 noun n noun
• a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
Example sentence • The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
Example sentence • Religious persecution was a common occurrence during medieval times.
11 4 noun n noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Example sentence • The judge ordered the defendant to pay restitution to the victims of the scam.
11 4 noun n noun
• a justly deserved penalty
Example sentence • He was seeking retribution for the wrongs done to him.
8 3 noun n noun
• the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
Example sentence • Every morning, I performed my ablutions by washing my face and brushing my teeth.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • The dilution of the orange juice made it taste less concentrated.
12 4 noun n noun
• an event in which one thing is substituted for another
Example sentence • The teacher made a substitution and brought in a substitute to cover her class.
12 4 noun n noun
• the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
Example sentence • His contribution to the project was invaluable.
14 5 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The government implemented a policy of wealth redistribution to address income inequality.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the shape of something rotating rapidly
Example sentence • The convolution of flavors in this dish is truly remarkable.
10 4 noun n noun
• the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
Example sentence • The devolution of power to local councils has been a key policy of the current government.
10 4 noun n noun
• a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
Example sentence • She made a New Year's resolution to exercise more.
11 5 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• tiny; relating to or characteristic of the imaginary country of Lilliput
noun
• a 6-inch tall inhabitant of Lilliput in a novel by Jonathan Swift
Example sentence • The lilliputian was the smallest and cutest member of the dog show.
12 4 noun n noun
• the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
Example sentence • We had a long and meaningful conversation about our future plans.
9 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• putting a condemned person to death
Example sentence • The execution of the project was flawless.
10 4 noun n noun
• the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle
Example sentence • The letter brought about a shocking revelation about his true identity.
10 4 noun n noun
• change toward something smaller or lower
Example sentence • The diminution of population in the small town led to the closure of several businesses.
10 4 noun n noun
• a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
Example sentence • The dictionary provides a clear definition of the word.
14 6 noun n noun
• the act of designating or identifying something
Example sentence • The police asked for my identification before letting me enter the building.
10 4 noun n noun
• a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
Example sentence • I received an invitation to my friend's wedding.
13 5 noun n noun
• execution by electricity
Example sentence • The electrician died from electrocution after coming into contact with a live wire.
14 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating process.
8 3 noun n noun
• leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
verb
• spend or take a vacation
Example sentence • I am going on vacation next week.
10 4 noun n noun
• successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
Example sentence • She used divination to predict the future.
10 4 noun n noun
• the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
Example sentence • The spacecraft's navigation system guided it safely through the asteroid belt.
11 4 noun n noun
• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Example sentence • His rude comment was a deliberate provocation .
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Venice or its people
8 3 noun n noun
• the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
Example sentence • She made the decision to quit her job of her own volition .
8 3 noun n noun
• a rolling or revolving motion
Example sentence • The scientific community is still studying the process of volution .
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to the Aleut or their language or culture
noun
• a member of the people inhabiting the Aleutian Islands and southwestern Alaska
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
Example sentence • She received her certification as a yoga instructor last week.
10 4 noun n noun
• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
Example sentence • He sued the tabloid for defamation after they published false information about him.
13 5 noun n noun
• state of being gratified or satisfied
Example sentence • He felt a sense of gratification when he finished his marathon.
13 5 noun n noun
• a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
Example sentence • Her acting skills were impressive, especially her ability for improvisation .
10 4 noun n noun
• the phenomenon of a person or thing rising into the air by apparently supernatural means
Example sentence • The magician performed an impressive levitation trick during the show.
12 5 noun n noun
• the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
Example sentence • The car underwent several modifications to improve its performance.
15 6 noun n noun
• a person who represents an abstract quality
Example sentence • The poem uses personification to give human characteristics to nature.
12 5 noun n noun
• the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
Example sentence • The water treatment plant uses various methods of purification .
13 5 noun n noun
• an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
Example sentence • She has all the necessary qualifications for the job.
13 6 noun n noun
• the act of coming together again
Example sentence • The reunification of East and West Germany was a significant event in European history.
11 5 noun n noun
• an occurrence that involves the production of a union
Example sentence • The unification of the two countries was celebrated with a grand ceremony.
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