13 3 noun n noun
• flattery intended to persuade
Example sentence • She was not swayed by his blandishments and refused to change her decision.
12 3 noun n noun
• a parent of your father or mother
Example sentence • I love spending time with my grandparents during the holidays.
11 3 noun n noun
• a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
Example sentence • The grand jury handed down multiple indictments against the accused.
11 3 noun n noun
• the state of being employed or having a job
Example sentence • She had multiple employments throughout her career.
12 3 noun n noun
• a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
Example sentence • Several senators voted in favor of the impeachments of the corrupt officials.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
verb
• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
Example sentence • She placed her gardening implements neatly in the shed.
14 3 noun n noun
• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Example sentence • The company offers travel reimbursements for its employees.
12 4 noun n Example sentence • There are four basic temperaments : sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic.
14 5 noun n noun
• an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
Example sentence • The salad was served with various accompaniments , such as olives, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of giving something up
Example sentence • The high number of animal abandonments in the city is a cause for concern.
11 3 noun n noun
• a positive motivational influence
Example sentence • The company offered various financial inducements to attract new employees.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
verb
• make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Example sentence • The red scarf complements the black dress perfectly.
11 3 noun n noun
• the occurrence of a change for the worse
Example sentence • Many people with visual impairments use braille to read and write.
12 3 noun n noun
• a person who brings an action in a court of law
Example sentence • The complainants alleged that their neighbors were making excessive noise.
8 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • I received many presents on my birthday.
13 3 noun n noun
• a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
Example sentence • The river was difficult to navigate due to the strong crosscurrents .
10 3 noun n noun
• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Example sentence • High prices can be deterrents for potential customers.
11 3 noun n noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
Example sentence • He canceled his previous engagements to attend the conference.
12 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• performing a role in an event that occurred at an earlier time
Example sentence • The historical society organized reenactments of famous battles from the Civil War.
8 2 noun n noun
• violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
Example sentence • The periodic table lists all the elements known to mankind.
10 3 noun n adjective
• relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
noun
• a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
adjective satellite
• contingent on something else
Example sentence • Parents can claim their children as dependents on their tax return.
11 3 noun n noun
• the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work
Example sentence • They sent troops on multiple deployments to the war zone.
12 4 noun n adjective
• free from external control and constraint
noun
• a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
adjective satellite
• (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
Example sentence • The independents formed a coalition to challenge the two major parties.
13 3 noun n noun
• time during which some action is awaited
Example sentence • The postponements of the match were due to bad weather conditions.
13 4 noun n noun
• the withdrawal and redistribution of forces in an attempt to use them more effectively
Example sentence • The company announced several redeployments of staff to different departments.
11 3 noun n noun
• the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
Example sentence • The survey was completed by 100 respondents .
15 5 noun n noun
• a person who directs and manages an organization
Example sentence • The superintendents of the school districts met to discuss the new curriculum.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
adjective satellite
• of or providing nourishment
Example sentence • Fruits and vegetables are rich in essential nutrients .
10 3 noun n noun
• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
Example sentence • The car engine requires regular oil changes and lubricants .
9 3 noun n noun
• someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
Example sentence • The religious leader had thousands of adherents who followed his teachings.
11 3 noun n noun
• a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
adjective satellite
• possible but not certain to occur
Example sentence • The two contingents of soldiers joined forces to fight the enemy.
10 3 noun n noun
• the passing of a law by a legislative body
Example sentence • The government passed several enactments to protect the environment.
11 3 noun n Example sentence • The school saw a significant increase in enrollments this year.
11 3 noun n noun
• something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Example sentence • The restaurant's menu was full of mouthwatering enticements .
11 3 noun n noun
• an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating
Example sentence • The politician's controversial statements were seen as incitements to violence.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the official who holds an office
adjective satellite
• lying or leaning on something else
Example sentence • The incumbents in the board of directors were reelected.
7 2 noun n noun
• a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
verb
• look after a child until it is an adult
Example sentence • My parents are both doctors.
14 3 noun n noun
• an authoritative declaration
Example sentence • Her pronouncements on environmental issues were widely praised.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • We hiked through the narrow gorges carved by torrents .
13 4 noun n noun
• an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
adjective satellite
• preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
Example sentence • Hospitals use disinfectants to kill germs and prevent infection.
10 3 noun n noun
• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Example sentence • The city council announced tax abatements for businesses that invest in renewable energy.
10 3 noun
• the act of amending or correcting
Example sentence • The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • There are many amusements available at the amusement park.
9 2 noun n noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basements of old houses often have a musty smell.
12 3 noun n noun
• something that is commanded
Example sentence • The commandments serve as the foundation of many religious beliefs.
14 4 noun n noun
• someone who communicates by means of letters
adjective satellite
• similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
Example sentence • The newspaper hired several new correspondents to cover the war in the Middle East.
8 2 noun n adjective
• occurring in or belonging to the present time
noun
• a flow of electricity through a conductor
Example sentence • Ocean currents can have a significant impact on weather patterns.
13 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
Example sentence • The company's disbursements totaled $1 million last quarter.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
Example sentence • The measurements of her waist have decreased since she started exercising.
9 2 noun n noun
• the paved surface of a thoroughfare
Example sentence • The pavements in this city are very well-maintained.
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