9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the decade from 1970 to 1979
Example sentence • I love listening to music from the seventies .
13 4 noun
n
noun
• being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
Example sentence • The uncertainties surrounding the outcome of the election have left many feeling anxious.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the time of life between 20 and 30
Example sentence • He was born in the early twenties and lived through the Great Depression.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• state of violent mental agitation
Example sentence • They ran through the park in frenzies , chasing after the Frisbee.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
Example sentence • The teacher used transparencies to project the images onto the wall.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being certain
Example sentence • There are no certainties in life except for death and taxes.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a person authorized to act for another
Example sentence • He used proxies to hide his true identity while conducting online activities.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the number of occurrences within a given time period
Example sentence • The radio station has different frequencies for different programs.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a marketplace where groceries are sold
Example sentence • I need to buy groceries for the week.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an establishment where wine is made
Example sentence • There are many wineries in the Napa Valley.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• compatibility in opinion and action
Example sentence • The choir sang in beautiful harmonies .
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
adjective satellite
• (of pop groups) not affiliated with a major recording company
Example sentence • I love supporting indies by shopping at local boutiques.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• larceny by threat of violence
Example sentence • There were three robberies reported in the city last night.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• nonpayment of a debt when due
Example sentence • The bank has seen a rise in delinquencies on its mortgage loans.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• small crude shelter used as a dwelling
Example sentence • The fishermen lived in small shanties along the dock.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
verb
• invest with or as with a body; give body to
Example sentence • The bodies of the victims were discovered in the basement.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Example sentence • The company has strict policies regarding attendance.
12 2 noun
n
noun
• an effort that is inconvenient
Example sentence • He encountered many difficulties while trying to solve the complex math problem.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
Example sentence • The draperies in the living room are made of silk.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• A phalanx (of soldiers, people etc.).
Example sentence • The human hand has 14 phalanges : 3 in each finger and 2 in each thumb.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• A metal rod used in the glassblowing process. After a glass vessel has been blown to approximate size and the bottom of the piece has been finalized, the rod, which is tipped with a wad of hot glass, is attached to the bottom of the vessel to hold it while the top is finalized. It often leaves an irregular or ring-shaped scar on the base when removed called the "pontil mark".
Example sentence • I bought a set of punties to help with my glassblowing project.
9 3
noun
• the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
Example sentence • The sceneries in the countryside are breathtaking.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the funds of a government or institution or individual
Example sentence • The government relies on treasuries to finance its operations.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a recipient of a warrant issued by a court in the United States
Example sentence • The company offers extended warrantees for all their electronic products.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the decade from 1890 to 1899
Example sentence • The fashion trends of the nineties are making a comeback.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a collection of resources
Example sentence • The armories were filled with weapons and armor.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance
Example sentence • The oil refineries in this region produce millions of barrels of petroleum products every day.
6 2 adverb
adv
adverb
• at all times; all the time and on every occasion
Example sentence • She always arrives on time for class.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Example sentence • The authorities are investigating the crime scene.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• similar things placed in order or happening one after another
Example sentence • I have been binge-watching a series on Netflix.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
Example sentence • There are over 10,000 species of birds in the world.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
Example sentence • I need to buy some new batteries for my flashlight.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat
Example sentence • The bounties of nature are abundant.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
Example sentence • He was born with facial deformities .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
Example sentence • Despite her physical frailties , she lived a long and fulfilling life.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
Example sentence • She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
Example sentence • Teenage pregnancies can have serious consequences for both the mother and child.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• the tenure of a president
Example sentence • The presidencies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are widely regarded as some of the most influential in American history.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a detailed critical inspection
verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • She has been doing her studies diligently.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • There are currently several vacancies available at our company.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an official who is appointed
Example sentence • The appointees were carefully selected for their expertise in the field.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Example sentence • The doctor ordered blood tests to determine any nutrient deficiencies .
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Example sentence • Software development often involves managing complex dependencies .
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
Example sentence • There are discrepancies between the two financial reports.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the ratio of the output to the input of any system
Example sentence • The company implemented several efficiencies to reduce costs.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
Example sentence • During emergencies , it's important to stay calm and follow instructions.
12 4 noun
n
Example sentence • The doctor explained the risks and expectancies of the surgery to the patient.
13 5 noun
n
Example sentence • The CEO was investigated for financial improprieties .
14 5 noun
n
noun
• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
Example sentence • The company needs to address the inefficiencies in its manufacturing process.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the lack of financial resources
Example sentence • The number of insolvencies in the construction industry has been on the rise.
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