ions: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of ions
- conditions«Word Popularity Bar5/5
conditions
- noun the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
- there were wide variations in the conditions of observation
- noun the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare
- hazardous working conditions
- harsh living conditions
- noun the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
- actions5/5
action
- noun something done (usually as opposed to something said)
- there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
- noun the state of being active
activeness; activity.
- his sphere of activity
- he is out of action
- noun something done (usually as opposed to something said)
- modifications5/5
modification
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
adjustment; alteration.
- noun slightly modified copy; not an exact copy
- a modification of last year's model
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
- relations5/5
relations
- noun mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
dealings.
- noun an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
relation.
- noun mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
- situations5/5
situation
- noun the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
state of affairs.
- the present international situation is dangerous
- wondered how such a state of affairs had come about
- eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation"- Franklin D.Roosevelt
- noun a condition or position in which you find yourself
position.
- the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils
- found herself in a very fortunate situation
- noun the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
- positions5/5
position
- noun the particular portion of space occupied by something
place.
- he put the lamp back in its place
- noun a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons
military position.
- noun the particular portion of space occupied by something
- interactions5/5
interaction
- noun a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting
- noun (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons
fundamental interaction.
- noun a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting
- dimensions5/5
dimension
- noun the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
- noun a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
attribute; property.
- self-confidence is not an endearing property
- noun the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
- reactions5/5
reaction
- noun (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
chemical reaction.
- there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water
- noun an idea evoked by some experience
- his reaction to the news was to start planning what to do
- noun (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
- conclusions5/5
conclusion
- noun a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
decision; determination.
- a decision unfavorable to the opposition
- his conclusion took the evidence into account
- satisfied with the panel's determination
- noun an intuitive assumption
- jump to a conclusion
- noun a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
- equations5/5
equation
- noun a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
- noun a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
equivalence; equality; par.
- on a par with the best
- noun a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
- variations5/5
variation
- noun an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
fluctuation.
- noun an activity that varies from a norm or standard
variance.
- any variation in his routine was immediately reported
- noun an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
- associations5/5
association
- noun a formal organization of people or groups of people
- he joined the Modern Language Association
- noun the act of consorting with or joining with others
- you cannot be convicted of criminal guilt by association
- noun a formal organization of people or groups of people
- concentrations5/5
concentration
- noun the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
- noun the spatial property of being crowded together
compactness; tightness; denseness; density.
- noun the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
- complications5/5
complication
- noun the act or process of complicating
- noun a situation or condition that is complex or confused
- her coming was a serious complication
- noun the act or process of complicating
- tensions5/5
tension
- noun (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
stress; tenseness.
- he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension
- stress is a vasoconstrictor
- noun the physical condition of being stretched or strained
tautness; tenseness; tensity.
- it places great tension on the leg muscles
- he could feel the tenseness of her body
- noun (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
- preparations5/5
preparation
- noun the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
readying.
- preparations for the ceremony had begun
- noun a substance prepared according to a formula
formulation.
- the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine
- noun the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
- proportions5/5
proportion
- noun the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
- noun magnitude or extent
dimension.
- a building of vast proportions
- noun the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
- transitions5/5
transition
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
passage.
- noun an event that results in a transformation
conversion; changeover.
- noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
- mutations5/5
mutation
- noun (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
mutant; sport; variation.
- noun (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
chromosomal mutation; genetic mutation.
- noun (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
- motions5/5
motion
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gesture.
- noun a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
movement.
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
- transformations5/5
transformation
- noun a qualitative change
shift; transmutation.
- noun (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system
- noun a qualitative change
- conceptions5/5
conception
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
concept; construct.
- noun the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
- translations5/5
translation
- noun a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
rendering; interlingual rendition; version.
- noun a uniform movement without rotation
- noun a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
- fluctuations5/5
fluctuation
- noun a wave motion
- the fluctuations of the sea
- noun an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
variation.
- noun a wave motion
- functions5/5
function
- noun (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
single-valued function; mathematical function; mapping; map.
- noun what something is used for
use; role; purpose.
- the function of an auger is to bore holes
- ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
- noun (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
- organizations5/5
organization
- noun a group of people who work together
organisation.
- noun an organized structure for arranging or classifying
organisation; system; arrangement.
- he changed the arrangement of the topics
- the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original
- he tried to understand their system of classification
- noun a group of people who work together
- nations5/5
nation
- noun a politically organized body of people under a single government
commonwealth; land; res publica; country; state; body politic.
- the state has elected a new president
- African nations
- students who had come to the nation's capitol
- the country's largest manufacturer
- an industrialized land
- noun the people who live in a nation or country
country; land.
- a statement that sums up the nation's mood
- the news was announced to the nation
- the whole country worshipped him
- noun a politically organized body of people under a single government
- operations5/5
operations
- noun financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
trading operations.
- noun the state of being in effect or being operative
operation.
- that rule is no longer in operation
- noun financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
- applications5/5
application
- noun the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
practical application.
- he advocated the application of statistics to the problem
- a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis
- noun a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
- December 31 is the deadline for applications
- noun the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
- options5/5
option
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- noun one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
alternative; choice.
- what option did I have?
- there no other alternative
- my only choice is to refuse
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- sections5/5
section
- noun a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
subdivision.
- he always turns first to the business section
- the history of this work is discussed in the next section
- noun a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
- sections from the left ventricle showed diseased tissue
- noun a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
- solutions5/5
solution
- noun a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
- he used a solution of peroxide and water
- noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
answer; solvent; resolution; result.
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
- the answers were in the back of the book
- he computed the result to four decimal places
- noun a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
- regulations5/5
regulation
- noun an authoritative rule
ordinance.
- noun a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
rule.
- it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast
- short haircuts were the regulation
- noun an authoritative rule
- instructions5/5
instructions
- noun a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
instruction manual; book of instructions; operating instructions.
- noun a message describing how something is to be done
direction; instruction.
- he gave directions faster than she could follow them
- noun a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
- expectations5/5
expectation
- noun belief about (or mental picture of) the future
prospect; outlook.
- noun anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
anticipation.
- noun belief about (or mental picture of) the future
- connections5/5
connection
- noun a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
connexion; connectedness.
- there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare
- noun the state of being connected
link; connectedness.
- the connection between church and state is inescapable
- noun a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
- populations5/5
population
- noun the people who inhabit a territory or state
- the population seemed to be well fed and clothed
- noun a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area
- they hired hunters to keep down the deer population
- noun the people who inhabit a territory or state
- transactions5/5
transactions
- noun a written account of what transpired at a meeting
proceedings; minutes.
- noun the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
dealing; transaction; dealings.
- no transactions are possible without him
- he has always been honest is his dealings with me
- noun a written account of what transpired at a meeting
- publications5/5
publication
- noun a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
- noun the act of issuing printed materials
issue.
- noun a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
- limitations5/5
limitation
- noun a principle that limits the extent of something
restriction.
- I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
- noun the quality of being limited or restricted
- it is a good plan but it has serious limitations
- noun a principle that limits the extent of something
- expressions5/5
expression
- noun the feelings expressed on a person's face
facial expression; look; aspect; face.
- a sad expression
- a look of triumph
- an angry face
- noun expression without words
reflexion; reflection; manifestation.
- tears are an expression of grief
- the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
- noun the feelings expressed on a person's face
- locations5/5
location
- noun a point or extent in space
- noun the act of putting something in a certain place
emplacement; placement; positioning; position; locating.
- noun a point or extent in space
- restrictions5/5
restriction
- noun a principle that limits the extent of something
limitation.
- I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
- noun an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
limitation.
- noun a principle that limits the extent of something
- obligations5/5
obligation
- noun the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
duty; responsibility.
- we must instill a sense of duty in our children
- every right implies a responsibility
- noun the state of being obligated to do or pay something
- he is under an obligation to finish the job
- noun the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
- versions5/5
version
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
- his version of the fight was different from mine
- noun something a little different from others of the same type
edition; variant; variation.
- an experimental version of the night fighter
- a variant of the same word
- an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone
- the boy is a younger edition of his father
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
- occasions5/5
occasions
- noun something you have to do
- he minded his own specialized occasions
- noun an event that occurs at a critical time
juncture; occasion.
- at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave
- it was needed only on special occasions
- noun something you have to do
- unions5/5
union
- noun an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
trades union; brotherhood; labor union; trade union.
- you have to join the union in order to get a job
- noun the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War)
North.
- he has visited every state in the Union
- Lee hoped to detach Maryland from the Union
- the North's superior resources turned the scale
- noun an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
- representations5/5
representation
- noun a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
mental representation; internal representation.
- noun a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
- noun a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
- divisions5/5
division
- noun an army unit large enough to sustain combat
- two infantry divisions were held in reserve
- noun one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
section; part.
- the written part of the exam
- the finance section of the company
- the BBC's engineering division
- noun an army unit large enough to sustain combat
- foundations5/5
foundation
- noun the basis on which something is grounded
- there is little foundation for his objections
- noun an institution supported by an endowment
- noun the basis on which something is grounded
- collections5/5
collection
- noun several things grouped together or considered as a whole
assemblage; aggregation; accumulation.
- noun a publication containing a variety of works
compendium.
- noun several things grouped together or considered as a whole
- explanations5/5
explanation
- noun a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
account.
- the explanation was very simple
- I expected a brief account
- noun thought that makes something comprehensible
- noun a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
- organisations5/5
organisation
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
governing body; administration; governance; organization; brass; establishment.
- he claims that the present administration is corrupt
- the governance of an association is responsible to its members
- he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
- noun a group of people who work together
organization.
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
- religions5/5
religion
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
religious belief; faith.
- he lost his faith but not his morality
- noun an institution to express belief in a divine power
organized religion; faith.
- he was raised in the Baptist religion
- a member of his own faith contradicted him
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
- distributions5/5
distribution
- noun (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
statistical distribution.
- noun the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
dispersion.
- worldwide in distribution
- the distribution of nerve fibers
- in complementary distribution
- noun (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
- combinations5/5
combination
- noun a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
- noun a coordinated sequence of chess moves
- noun a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
- reflections5/5
reflection
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
contemplation; reflexion; rumination; musing; thoughtfulness.
- noun the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
reflexion.
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
- portions5/5
portion
- noun something determined in relation to something that includes it
component part; part; component; constituent.
- he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself
- I read a portion of the manuscript
- the smaller component is hard to reach
- the animal constituent of plankton
- noun something less than the whole of a human artifact
part.
- the rear part of the house
- glue the two parts together
- noun something determined in relation to something that includes it
- illustrations5/5
illustration
- noun artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
- noun showing by example
exemplification.
- noun artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
- emissions5/5
emission
- noun the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
emanation.
- noun a substance that is emitted or released
discharge.
- noun the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
- missions5/5
mission
- noun an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
foreign mission; missionary post; missionary station.
- noun an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
military mission.
- the planes were on a bombing mission
- noun an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
- specifications5/5
specification
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
spec.
- noun naming explicitly
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
- editions5/5
edition
- noun the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
- noun all of the identical copies of something offered to the public at the same time
- the first edition appeared in 1920
- it was too late for the morning edition
- they issued a limited edition of Bach recordings
- noun the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
- indications5/5
indication
- noun something that serves to indicate or suggest
indicant.
- an indication of foul play
- indications of strain
- symptoms are the prime indicants of disease
- noun the act of indicating or pointing out by name
denotation.
- noun something that serves to indicate or suggest
- occupations5/5
occupation
- noun the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
job; line; line of work; business.
- he's not in my line of business
- noun the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power
military control.
- noun the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
- possessions5/5
possession
- noun the act of having and controlling property
ownership.
- noun anything owned or possessed
- noun the act of having and controlling property
- institutions5/5
institution
- noun an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
establishment.
- noun an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
- noun an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
- decisions5/5
decision
- noun the act of making up your mind about something
determination; conclusion.
- the burden of decision was his
- he drew his conclusions quickly
- noun a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
determination; conclusion.
- a decision unfavorable to the opposition
- his conclusion took the evidence into account
- satisfied with the panel's determination
- noun the act of making up your mind about something
- regions5/5
region
- noun the extended spatial location of something
part.
- the farming regions of France
- religions in all parts of the world
- regions of outer space
- noun a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
area.
- in the abdominal region
- noun the extended spatial location of something
- provisions5/5
provisions
- noun a stock or supply of foods
provender; victuals; commissariat; viands.
- noun a stipulated condition
proviso; provision.
- he accepted subject to one provision
- noun a stock or supply of foods
- implications5/5
implication
- noun something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
deduction; entailment.
- his resignation had political implications
- noun a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
import; significance.
- the significance of his remark became clear only later
- the expectation was spread both by word and by implication
- noun something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
- communications5/5
communications
- noun the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
communication theory.
- communications is his major field of study
- noun the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
communication; communicating.
- they could not act without official communication from Moscow
- noun the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
- directions5/5
direction
- noun a line leading to a place or point
way.
- he looked the other direction
- didn't know the way home
- noun the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves
- he checked the direction and velocity of the wind
- noun a line leading to a place or point
- contributions5/5
contribution
- noun the part played by a person in bringing about a result
part; share.
- I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project
- they all did their share of the work
- noun a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
donation.
- noun the part played by a person in bringing about a result
- emotions5/5
emotion
- noun any strong feeling
- noun any strong feeling
- considerations5/5
consideration
- noun the process of giving careful thought to something
- noun information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
condition; circumstance.
- another consideration is the time it would take
- noun the process of giving careful thought to something
- assumptions5/5
assumption
- noun a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
premiss; premise.
- on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
- noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
supposal; supposition.
- any society is built upon certain assumptions
- noun a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
- elections5/5
election
- noun a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
- the results of the election will be announced tonight
- noun the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice
- her election of medicine as a profession
- noun a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
- opinions5/5
opinion
- noun a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
thought; persuasion; sentiment; view.
- my opinion differs from yours
- I am not of your persuasion
- what are your thoughts on Haiti?
- noun a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
view.
- his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page
- noun a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
- generations5/5
generation
- noun all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
coevals; contemporaries.
- noun group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent
- noun all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
- definitions5/5
definition
- noun a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
- noun clarity of outline
- exercise had given his muscles superior definition
- noun a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
- corporations5/5
corporation
- noun a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
corp.
- noun slang for a paunch
tummy; bay window; pot; potbelly.
- noun a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
- negotiations5/5
negotiation
- noun a discussion intended to produce an agreement
talks; dialogue.
- the buyout negotiation lasted several days
- they disagreed but kept an open dialogue
- talks between Israelis and Palestinians
- noun the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms
- noun a discussion intended to produce an agreement
- stations5/5
station
- noun a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
- he started looking for a gas station
- the train pulled into the station
- noun proper or designated social situation
place.
- he overstepped his place
- the responsibilities of a man in his station
- married above her station
- noun a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
- interventions5/5
intervention
- noun the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
intercession.
- it occurs without human intervention
- noun a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
interference.
- noun the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
- descriptions5/5
description
- noun a statement that represents something in words
verbal description.
- noun the act of describing something
- noun a statement that represents something in words
- perceptions5/5
perception
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
percept; perceptual experience.
- noun a way of conceiving something
- Luther had a new perception of the Bible
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
- suggestions5/5
suggestion
- noun an idea that is suggested
- the picnic was her suggestion
- noun a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
proposition; proffer.
- it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
- noun an idea that is suggested
- lesions5/5
lesion
- noun any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
- noun an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
wound.
- noun any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
- calculations5/5
calculation
- noun the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
computation; computing.
- noun problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
figuring; reckoning; computation.
- noun the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
- infections5/5
infection
- noun the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
- noun (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound
- noun the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
- interpretations5/5
interpretation
- noun a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
reading; version.
- noun the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
rendition; rendering.
- her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
- noun a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
- conventions5/5
convention
- noun a large formal assembly
- political convention
- noun something regarded as a normative example
formula; pattern; normal; rule.
- the convention of not naming the main character
- violence is the rule not the exception
- his formula for impressing visitors
- noun a large formal assembly
- medications5/5
medication
- noun (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
medicine; medicament; medicinal drug.
- noun the act of treating with medicines or remedies
- noun (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
- visions5/5
vision
- noun a vivid mental image
- he had a vision of his own death
- noun the ability to see; the visual faculty
visual modality; visual sense; sight.
- noun a vivid mental image
- companions5/5
companion
- noun a friend who is frequently in the company of another
familiar; comrade; fellow; associate.
- drinking companions
- comrades in arms
- noun a traveler who accompanies you
fellow traveller; fellow traveler.
- noun a friend who is frequently in the company of another
- distinctions5/5
distinction
- noun a discrimination between things as different and distinct
differentiation.
- it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
- noun high status importance owing to marked superiority
note; eminence; preeminence.
- a scholar of great eminence
- noun a discrimination between things as different and distinct
- sanctions5/5
sanction
- noun formal and explicit approval
indorsement; countenance; endorsement; imprimatur; warrant.
- a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
- noun a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
- noun formal and explicit approval
- manifestations5/5
manifestation
- noun a clear appearance
- a manifestation of great emotion
- noun a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing
- a manifestation of disease
- noun a clear appearance
- violations5/5
violation
- noun a crime less serious than a felony
infraction; infringement; misdemeanor; misdemeanour.
- noun an act that disregards an agreement or a right
infringement.
- he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment
- noun a crime less serious than a felony
- objections5/5
objection
- noun the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
expostulation; remonstration; remonstrance.
- noun the speech act of objecting
- noun the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
- innovations5/5
innovation
- noun a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
invention.
- noun the creation of something in the mind
design; invention; conception; excogitation.
- noun a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
- telecommunications5/5
telecommunication
- noun (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
telecom.
- noun (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance
- noun (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
- passions5/5
passion
- noun a strong feeling or emotion
passionateness.
- noun the trait of being intensely emotional
heat; warmth.
- noun a strong feeling or emotion
- qualifications5/5
qualification
- noun an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
making.
- her qualifications for the job are excellent
- one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
- she has the makings of fine musician
- noun the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea
- his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform
- noun an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
- impressions5/5
impression
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
feeling; belief; opinion; notion.
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
- noun an outward appearance
effect.
- he made a good impression
- I wanted to create an impression of success
- she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
- simulations5/5
simulation
- noun the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training)
- noun (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program
computer simulation.
- a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated
- noun the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training)
- reservations5/5
reservation
- noun a district that is reserved for particular purpose
reserve.
- noun a statement that limits or restricts some claim
qualification.
- he recommended her without any reservations
- noun a district that is reserved for particular purpose
- questions5/5
question
- noun an instance of questioning
enquiry; inquiry; interrogation; query.
- there was a question about my training
- we made inquiries of all those who were present
- noun the subject matter at issue
head.
- the question of disease merits serious discussion
- under the head of minor Roman poets
- noun an instance of questioning
- observations5/5
observation
- noun the act of making and recording a measurement
- noun the act of observing; taking a patient look
observance; watching.
- noun the act of making and recording a measurement
- traditions5/5
tradition
- noun an inherited pattern of thought or action
- noun a specific practice of long standing
custom.
- noun an inherited pattern of thought or action
- discussions5/5
discussion
- noun an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
treatment; discourse.
- the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
- his treatment of the race question is badly biased
- noun an exchange of views on some topic
word; give-and-take.
- we had a good discussion
- we had a word or two about it
- noun an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
- millions5/5
million
- noun the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
meg; 1000000; one thousand thousand.
- noun a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
billion; jillion; trillion; gazillion; zillion.
- there were millions of flies
- noun the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
- recommendations5/5
recommendation
- noun something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
- noun something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
good word; testimonial.
- noun something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
- sessions5/5
session
- noun a meeting for execution of a group's functions
- it was the opening session of the legislature
- noun the time during which a school holds classes
academic session; school term; academic term.
- they had to shorten the school term
- noun a meeting for execution of a group's functions
- notions5/5
notion
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
impression; feeling; belief; opinion.
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
- noun a general inclusive concept
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
- investigations5/5
investigation
- noun an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
probe.
- there was a congressional probe into the scandal
- noun the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
investigating.
- noun an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
- exceptions5/5
exception
- noun a deliberate act of omission
elision; exclusion.
- with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news
- noun an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; the only exception was her last child"
- all her children were brilliant
- an exception tests the rule
- noun a deliberate act of omission
- intentions5/5
intention
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
aim; design; intent; purpose.
- his intent was to provide a new translation
- good intentions are not enough
- it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
- he made no secret of his designs
- noun (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
- his intentions are entirely honorable
- noun an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- conversations5/5
conversation
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- predictions5/5
prediction
- noun the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
anticipation; prevision.
- noun a statement made about the future
forecasting; prognostication; foretelling.
- noun the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
- aspirations5/5
aspiration
- noun a will to succeed
- noun a cherished desire
dream; ambition.
- his ambition is to own his own business
- noun a will to succeed
- propositions5/5
proposition
- noun (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
- noun a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
suggestion; proffer.
- it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
- noun (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
- evaluations5/5
evaluation
- noun act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
rating.
- noun an appraisal of the value of something
valuation; rating.
- he set a high valuation on friendship
- noun act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
- alterations4/5
alteration
- noun an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
modification; change.
- the change was intended to increase sales
- this storm is certainly a change for the worse
- the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
modification; adjustment.
- noun an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
- configurations4/5
configuration
- noun an arrangement of parts or elements
constellation.
- the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time
- noun any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
shape; contour; form; conformation.
- he could barely make out their shapes
- noun an arrangement of parts or elements
- sensations4/5
sensation
- noun an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
sense impression; sense experience; esthesis; aesthesis; sense datum.
- a sensation of touch
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; virtuoso; maven; adept; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
- noun an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
- reductions4/5
reduction
- noun the act of decreasing or reducing something
diminution; decrease; step-down.
- noun any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
reducing.
- noun the act of decreasing or reducing something
- corrections4/5
corrections
- noun the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
department of corrections.
- for a career in corrections turn to the web site of the New Jersey Department of Corrections
- noun the social control of offenders through a system of imprisonment and rehabilitation and probation and parole
- noun the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
- additions4/5
addition
- noun a component that is added to something to improve it
improver; add-on.
- the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement
- the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor
- noun the act of adding one thing to another
- the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect
- the addition of a leap day every four years
- noun a component that is added to something to improve it
- formations4/5
formation
- noun an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
- a defensive formation
- a formation of planes
- noun the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
shaping.
- noun an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
- selections4/5
selection
- noun the act of choosing or selecting
pick; option; choice.
- your choice of colors was unfortunate
- you can take your pick
- noun an assortment of things from which a choice can be made
- the store carried a large selection of shoes
- noun the act of choosing or selecting
- revolutions4/5
revolution
- noun a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
- the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution
- noun the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
- noun a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
- motivations4/5
motivation
- noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
motive; need.
- we did not understand his motivation
- he acted with the best of motives
- noun the condition of being motivated
- his motivation was at a high level
- noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
- adaptations4/5
adaptation
- noun a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
version.
- the play is an adaptation of a short novel
- noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
adaption; adjustment.
- noun a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
- accommodations4/5
accommodation
- noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
fitting; adjustment.
- noun a settlement of differences
- they reached an accommodation with Japan
- noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
- vibrations4/5
vibration
- noun the act of vibrating
quivering; quiver.
- noun a shaky motion
quiver; quivering; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
- noun the act of vibrating
- civilizations4/5
civilization
- noun a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
civilisation.
- the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization
- noun the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
civilisation.
- noun a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
- promotions4/5
promotion
- noun a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
promotional material; packaging; publicity.
- the packaging of new ideas
- noun act of raising in rank or position
- noun a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
- collisions4/5
collision
- noun (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
hit.
- the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction
- noun an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
- three passengers were killed in the collision
- the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill
- noun (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
- contractions4/5
contraction
- noun (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
muscular contraction; muscle contraction.
- noun the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
condensation; compression.
- the contraction of a gas on cooling
- noun (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
- creations4/5
creation
- noun the human act of creating
creative activity.
- noun an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
- noun the human act of creating
- decorations4/5
decoration
- noun something used to beautify
ornament; ornamentation.
- noun an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
laurel wreath; palm; medallion; medal; ribbon.
- noun something used to beautify
- oscillations4/5
oscillation
- noun the process of oscillating between states
- noun (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean
vibration.
- noun the process of oscillating between states
- ramifications4/5
ramification
- noun the act of branching out or dividing into branches
fork; branching; forking.
- noun a part of a forked or branching shape
branch; leg.
- he broke off one of the branches
- noun the act of branching out or dividing into branches
- explosions4/5
explosion
- noun a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
detonation; blowup.
- noun the act of exploding or bursting
burst.
- the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children
- the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft
- noun a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
- elevations4/5
elevation
- noun the event of something being raised upward
lift; raising.
- an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon
- a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity
- noun the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
superlative; pinnacle; acme; top; height; summit; peak; tiptop; meridian.
- his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
- the artist's gifts are at their acme
- at the height of her career
- the peak of perfection
- summer was at its peak
- ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
- the summit of his ambition
- so many highest superlatives achieved by man
- at the top of his profession
- noun the event of something being raised upward
- conversions4/5
conversion
- noun an event that results in a transformation
transition; changeover.
- noun a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
- noun an event that results in a transformation
- submissions4/5
submission
- noun something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
entry.
- several of his submissions were rejected by publishers
- what was the date of submission of your proposal?
- noun the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another
compliance.
- noun something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
- fortifications4/5
fortification
- noun defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
munition.
- noun the art or science of strengthening defenses
- noun defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
- inclinations4/5
inclination
- noun an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
tendency; disposition.
- he had an inclination to give up too easily
- a tendency to be too strict
- noun (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
inclination of an orbit.
- noun an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
- dislocations4/5
dislocation
- noun an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
disruption.
- noun the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
breakdown.
- the social dislocations resulting from government policies
- his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London
- noun an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
- migrations4/5
migration
- noun the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
- noun a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period)
- noun the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
- productions4/5
production
- noun the act or process of producing something
- Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous
- the production of white blood cells
- noun a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television
- have you seen the new production of Hamlet?
- noun the act or process of producing something
- constructions4/5
construction
- noun the act of constructing something
building.
- during the construction we had to take a detour
- his hobby was the building of boats
- noun a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
expression; grammatical construction.
- I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner
- noun the act of constructing something
- projections4/5
projection
- noun a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
- noun the projection of an image from a film onto a screen
- noun a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
- extensions4/5
extension
- noun a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
- they applied for an extension of the loan
- noun act of expanding in scope; making more widely available
- extension of the program to all in need
- noun a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
- commissions4/5
commission
- noun a special group delegated to consider some matter
committee.
- a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle
- noun a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary)
- he works on commission
- noun a special group delegated to consider some matter
- demonstrations4/5
demonstration
- noun a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
presentation; presentment.
- the presentation of new data
- he gave the customer a demonstration
- noun a show of military force or preparedness
- he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations
- noun a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
- resolutions4/5
resolution
- noun a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
resolve; declaration.
- noun the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
resolving power.
- noun a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
- compositions4/5
composition
- noun the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
composing.
- harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art
- noun the way in which someone or something is composed
physical composition; make-up; makeup; constitution.
- noun the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
- admissions4/5
admission
- noun the act of admitting someone to enter
admittance.
- the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic
- noun an acknowledgment of the truth of something
- noun the act of admitting someone to enter
- fractions4/5
fraction
- noun a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
- noun a small part or item forming a piece of a whole
- noun a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
- deviations4/5
deviation
- noun a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
difference; divergence; departure.
- the deviation from the mean
- noun the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
- noun a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
- inscriptions4/5
inscription
- noun letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
lettering.
- noun a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
dedication.
- noun letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
- attractions4/5
attraction
- noun the force by which one object attracts another
attractive force.
- noun an entertainment that is offered to the public
- noun the force by which one object attracts another
- lions4/5
lion
- noun large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
king of beasts; Panthera leo.
- noun a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
social lion.
- noun large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
- formulations4/5
formulation
- noun a substance prepared according to a formula
preparation.
- the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine
- noun inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
conceptualisation; conceptualization.
- noun a substance prepared according to a formula
- declarations4/5
declaration
- noun a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
- noun (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction
- his declaration of innocence
- noun a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
- constitutions4/5
constitution
- noun law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
organic law; fundamental law.
- noun the act of forming or establishing something
formation; organisation; establishment; organization.
- the constitution of a PTA group last year
- it was the establishment of his reputation
- he still remembers the organization of the club
- noun law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
- dispositions4/5
disposition
- noun your usual mood
temperament.
- he has a happy disposition
- noun the act or means of getting rid of something
disposal.
- noun your usual mood
- revisions4/5
revision
- noun the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
alteration.
- it would require a drastic revision of his opinion
- noun the act of rewriting something
rescript; revisal; revise.
- noun the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
- abbreviations4/5
abbreviation
- noun a shortened form of a word or phrase
- noun shortening something by omitting parts of it
- noun a shortened form of a word or phrase
- distortions4/5
distortion
- noun a change for the worse
deformation.
- noun a shape resulting from distortion
distorted shape.
- noun a change for the worse
- expeditions4/5
expedition
- noun a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
military expedition; hostile expedition.
- noun an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose
- an expedition was sent to explore Mars
- noun a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
- exemptions4/5
exemption
- noun immunity from an obligation or duty
freedom.
- noun a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)
- additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent
- noun immunity from an obligation or duty
- implementations4/5
implementation
- noun the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order
execution; carrying out.
- the agency was created for the implementation of the policy
- noun the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect
effectuation.
- noun the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order
- protections4/5
protection
- noun the activity of protecting someone or something
- the witnesses demanded police protection
- noun a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
protective covering; protective cover.
- they had no protection from the fallout
- wax provided protection for the floors
- noun the activity of protecting someone or something
- administrations4/5
administration
- noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
disposal.
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
governing body; organisation; governance; organization; brass; establishment.
- he claims that the present administration is corrupt
- the governance of an association is responsible to its members
- he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
- noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
- rations4/5
ration
- noun the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
- the rations should be nutritionally balanced
- noun a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)
- noun the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
- consultations4/5
consultation
- noun a conference (usually with someone important)
interview; audience.
- he had a consultation with the judge
- he requested an audience with the king
- noun a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question
- frequent consultations with his lawyer
- a consultation of several medical specialists
- noun a conference (usually with someone important)
- partitions4/5
partition
- noun a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
divider.
- noun (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit
- noun a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
- temptations4/5
temptation
- noun something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
enticement.
- noun the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
- he felt the temptation and his will power weakened
- noun something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
- introductions4/5
introduction
- noun the act of beginning something new
unveiling; debut; entry; first appearance; launching.
- they looked forward to the debut of their new product line
- noun the first section of a communication
- noun the act of beginning something new
- fashions4/5
fashion
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; manner; way; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun characteristic or habitual practice
- noun how something is done or how it happens
- imperfections4/5
imperfection
- noun the state or an instance of being imperfect
imperfectness.
- noun the state or an instance of being imperfect
- iterations4/5
iteration
- noun (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
loop.
- the solution took hundreds of iterations
- noun (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained
looping.
- the solution is obtained by iteration
- noun (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
- delusions4/5
delusion
- noun (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
psychotic belief.
- noun a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
hallucination.
- he has delusions of competence
- his dreams of vast wealth are a hallucination
- noun (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
- executions4/5
execution
- noun putting a condemned person to death
executing; death penalty; capital punishment.
- noun the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
performance; carrying into action; carrying out.
- they criticised his performance as mayor
- experience generally improves performance
- noun putting a condemned person to death
- prohibitions4/5
prohibition
- noun a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
- in 1920 the 18th amendment to the Constitution established prohibition in the US
- noun a decree that prohibits something
ban; proscription.
- noun a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
- auctions4/5
auction
- noun a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
auction bridge.
- noun the public sale of something to the highest bidder
auction sale; vendue.
- noun a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
- repercussions4/5
repercussion
- noun a remote or indirect consequence of some action
reverberation.
- his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
- reverberations of the market crash were felt years later
- noun a movement back from an impact
rebound; recoil; backlash.
- noun a remote or indirect consequence of some action
- abstractions4/5
abstraction
- noun a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
abstract.
- he loved her only in the abstract--not in person
- noun the act of withdrawing or removing something
- noun a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
- interruptions4/5
interruption
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
break; gap; disruption.
- it was presented without commercial breaks
- there was a gap in his account
- noun some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
break.
- the telephone is an annoying interruption
- there was a break in the action when a player was hurt
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
- depictions4/5
depiction
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
picture; delineation; characterization; characterisation; word picture; word-painting.
- too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
- the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
- the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
- noun a representation by picture or portraiture
portrayal; depicting; portraying.
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
- cushions4/5
cushion
- noun a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
shock; shock absorber.
- the old car needed a new set of shocks
- noun the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
- noun a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
- junctions4/5
junction
- noun the place where two or more things come together
- noun the state of being joined together
colligation; conjunction; conjugation.
- noun the place where two or more things come together
- dominions4/5
dominion
- noun dominance or power through legal authority
rule.
- France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa
- the rule of Caesar
- noun a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
territory; territorial dominion; district.
- noun dominance or power through legal authority
- abortions4/5
abortion
- noun termination of pregnancy
- noun failure of a plan
miscarriage.
- noun termination of pregnancy
- subdivisions4/5
subdivision
- noun an area composed of subdivided lots
- noun the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided
- noun an area composed of subdivided lots
- presentations4/5
presentation
- noun the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
- she gave the trophy but he made the presentation
- noun a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
demonstration; presentment.
- the presentation of new data
- he gave the customer a demonstration
- noun the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
- correlations4/5
correlation
- noun a reciprocal relation between two or more things
correlativity.
- noun a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation)
coefficient of correlation; correlation coefficient.
- what is the correlation between those two variables?
- noun a reciprocal relation between two or more things
- contradictions4/5
contradiction
- noun opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
- noun (logic) a statement that is necessarily false
contradiction in terms.
- the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction
- noun opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
- examinations4/5
examination
- noun the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
scrutiny.
- noun a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
test; exam.
- when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions
- noun the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
- professions4/5
profession
- noun the body of people in a learned occupation
- the news spread rapidly through the medical profession
- they formed a community of scientists
- noun an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
- noun the body of people in a learned occupation
- convictions4/5
conviction
- noun an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
article of faith; strong belief.
- noun (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
condemnation; judgment of conviction; sentence.
- the conviction came as no surprise
- noun an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
- deductions4/5
deduction
- noun a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
tax deduction; tax write-off.
- noun an amount or percentage deducted
discount.
- noun a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
- jurisdictions4/5
jurisdiction
- noun (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
legal power.
- courts having jurisdiction in this district
- noun in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
- noun (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
- acquisitions4/5
acquisition
- noun the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
- the acquisition of wealth
- the acquisition of one company by another
- noun something acquired
- a recent acquisition by the museum
- noun the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
- allegations4/5
allegation
- noun (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
- an allegation of malpractice
- noun statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove
allegement.
- noun (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
- suspicions4/5
suspicion
- noun an impression that something might be the case
intuition; hunch.
- he had an intuition that something had gone wrong
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
distrust; mistrust; misgiving.
- noun an impression that something might be the case
- excavations4/5
excavation
- noun the act of digging
dig; digging.
- there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton
- noun the site of an archeological exploration
dig; archeological site.
- they set up camp next to the dig
- noun the act of digging
- affections4/5
affection
- noun a positive feeling of liking
heart; warmness; philia; warmheartedness; tenderness; affectionateness; fondness.
- he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
- the child won everyone's heart
- the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
- noun a positive feeling of liking
- congregations4/5
congregation
- noun a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
fold; faithful.
- noun an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together
- a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph
- a great congregation of birds flew over
- noun a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
- orientations4/5
orientation
- noun the act of orienting
- noun an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs
- noun the act of orienting
- exhibitions4/5
exhibition
- noun the act of exhibiting
- a remarkable exhibition of musicianship
- noun a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
expo; exposition.
- noun the act of exhibiting
- classifications4/5
classification
- noun the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
categorisation; categorization; compartmentalization; compartmentalisation; assortment.
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
categorisation; categorization.
- noun the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
- donations4/5
donation
- noun a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
contribution.
- noun act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
contribution.
- noun a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
- citations4/5
citation
- noun an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
commendation.
- noun (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.)
- noun an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
- destinations4/5
destination
- noun the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
finish; goal.
- a crowd assembled at the finish
- he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view
- noun the ultimate goal for which something is done
terminus.
- noun the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
- installations4/5
installation
- noun the act of installing something (as equipment)
installing; installment; instalment.
- the telephone installation took only a few minutes
- noun a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
facility.
- the assembly plant is an enormous facility
- noun the act of installing something (as equipment)
- injections4/5
injection
- noun the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
- noun any solution that is injected (as into the skin)
injectant.
- noun the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
- coalitions4/5
coalition
- noun an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
alinement; alliance; alignment.
- noun the state of being combined into one body
fusion.
- noun an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
- appropriations4/5
appropriation
- noun money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose
- noun incorporation by joining or uniting
annexation.
- noun money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose
- generalizations4/5
generalization
- noun reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
generalisation; induction; inductive reasoning.
- noun an idea or conclusion having general application
generalisation; generality.
- he spoke in broad generalities
- noun reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
- determinations4/5
determination
- noun the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
finding.
- the determination of molecular structures
- noun the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
purpose.
- his determination showed in his every movement
- he is a man of purpose
- noun the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
- champions4/5
champion
- noun someone who has won first place in a competition
champ; title-holder.
- noun someone who fights for a cause
hero; paladin; fighter.
- noun someone who has won first place in a competition
- computations4/5
computation
- noun the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
calculation; computing.
- noun problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
calculation; figuring; reckoning.
- noun the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
- connotations4/5
connotation
- noun what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
intension.
- noun an idea that is implied or suggested
- noun what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
- deliberations4/5
deliberation
- noun (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
- the deliberations of the jury
- noun careful consideration
advisement; weighing.
- a little deliberation would have deterred them
- noun (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
- congratulations4/5
congratulations
- noun an expression of approval and commendation
kudos; extolment; praise.
- he always appreciated praise for his work
- noun the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
congratulation; felicitation.
- noun an expression of approval and commendation
- allocations4/5
allocation
- noun a share set aside for a specific purpose
allotment.
- noun the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
parceling; apportionment; apportioning; allotment; parcelling; assignation.
- the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state
- noun a share set aside for a specific purpose
- hallucinations4/5
hallucination
- noun illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
- noun a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
delusion.
- he has delusions of competence
- his dreams of vast wealth are a hallucination
- noun illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
- battalions4/5
battalion
- noun an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
- noun a large indefinite number
plurality; pack; multitude; large number.
- a battalion of ants
- a multitude of TV antennas
- a plurality of religions
- noun an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
- omissions4/5
omission
- noun a mistake resulting from neglect
skip.
- noun something that has been omitted
- she searched the table for omissions
- noun a mistake resulting from neglect
- repetitions4/5
repetition
- noun an event that repeats
repeat.
- the events today were a repeat of yesterday's
- noun the act of doing or performing again
repeating.
- noun an event that repeats
- secretions4/5
secretion
- noun the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
secernment.
- noun a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
- noun the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
- competitions4/5
competition
- noun a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
- business competition can be fiendish at times
- noun an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
contest.
- noun a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
- fictions4/5
fiction
- noun a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
- noun a deliberately false or improbable account
fable; fabrication.
- noun a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
- meditations4/5
meditation
- noun continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
speculation.
- the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge
- noun (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
- noun continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
- distractions4/5
distraction
- noun mental turmoil
- he drives me to distraction
- noun an obstacle to attention
- noun mental turmoil
- frustrations4/5
frustration
- noun the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
defeat.
- noun an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
foiling; thwarting.
- noun the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
- approximations4/5
approximation
- noun an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
estimate; estimation; idea.
- an estimate of what it would cost
- a rough idea how long it would take
- noun the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
- noun an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
- invasions4/5
invasion
- noun the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
- noun any entry into an area not previously occupied
encroachment; intrusion.
- an invasion of tourists
- an invasion of locusts
- noun the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
- transmissions4/5
transmission
- noun the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
transmittal; transmitting.
- noun communication by means of transmitted signals
- noun the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
- imaginations4/5
imagination
- noun the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
imaginativeness; vision.
- popular imagination created a world of demons
- imagination reveals what the world could be
- noun the ability to form mental images of things or events
mental imagery; imagery; imaging.
- he could still hear her in his imagination
- noun the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
- manipulations4/5
manipulation
- noun exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
use.
- his manipulation of his friends was scandalous
- noun the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
handling.
- noun exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
- mentions4/5
mention
- noun a remark that calls attention to something or someone
reference.
- she made frequent mention of her promotion
- there was no mention of it
- the speaker made several references to his wife
- noun a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
acknowledgment; reference; citation; credit; cite; quotation.
- the student's essay failed to list several important citations
- the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book
- the article includes mention of similar clinical cases
- noun a remark that calls attention to something or someone
- quotations4/5
quotation
- noun a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
acknowledgment; reference; mention; citation; credit; cite.
- the student's essay failed to list several important citations
- the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book
- the article includes mention of similar clinical cases
- noun a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
quote; citation.
- noun a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
- concessions4/5
concession
- noun a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
grant.
- he got the beer concession at the ball park
- noun the act of conceding or yielding
conceding; yielding.
- noun a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
- ambitions4/5
ambition
- noun a cherished desire
aspiration; dream.
- his ambition is to own his own business
- noun a strong drive for success
ambitiousness.
- noun a cherished desire
- plantations4/5
plantation
- noun an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
- noun a newly established colony (especially in the colonization of North America)
- the practice of sending convicted criminals to serve on the Plantations was common in the 17th century
- noun an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
- permissions4/5
permission
- noun approval to do something
- he asked permission to leave
- noun the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
permit; license.
- noun approval to do something
- accusations4/5
accusation
- noun a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
accusal.
- noun an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
charge.
- the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving
- noun a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
- celebrations4/5
celebration
- noun a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
jubilation.
- noun any joyous diversion
festivity.
- noun a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
- inventions4/5
invention
- noun the creation of something in the mind
design; conception; excogitation; innovation.
- noun a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
innovation.
- noun the creation of something in the mind
- assertions4/5
assertion
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
averment; asseveration.
- noun the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
affirmation; statement.
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
- illusions4/5
illusion
- noun an erroneous mental representation
semblance.
- noun something many people believe that is false
phantasy; fantasy; fancy.
- they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
- noun an erroneous mental representation
- billions4/5
billion
- noun the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
one million million; 1000000000000.
- noun a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
million; jillion; trillion; gazillion; zillion.
- there were millions of flies
- noun the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
- petitions4/5
petition
- noun a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
postulation; request.
- noun reverent petition to a deity
orison; prayer.
- noun a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
- confessions4/5
confession
- noun an admission of misdeeds or faults
- noun a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party
- noun an admission of misdeeds or faults
- revelations4/5
revelation
- noun the speech act of making something evident
revealing; disclosure.
- noun an enlightening or astonishing disclosure
- noun the speech act of making something evident
- recollections4/5
recollection
- noun the ability to recall past occurrences
remembrance; anamnesis.
- noun the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort)
recall; reminiscence.
- he has total recall of the episode
- noun the ability to recall past occurrences
- prescriptions4/5
prescription
- noun directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
- I tried to follow her prescription for success
- noun a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist
prescription medicine; prescription drug; ethical drug.
- he told the doctor that he had been taking his prescription regularly
- noun directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
- explorations4/5
exploration
- noun to travel for the purpose of discovery
geographic expedition.
- noun a careful systematic search
- noun to travel for the purpose of discovery
- denominations4/5
denomination
- noun a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
- noun a class of one kind of unit in a system of numbers or measures or weights or money
- he flashed a fistful of bills of large denominations
- noun a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
- inspections4/5
inspection
- noun a formal or official examination
review.
- the platoon stood ready for review
- we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator
- noun a formal or official examination
- invitations4/5
invitation
- noun a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
- an invitation to lunch
- she threw the invitation away
- noun a tempting allurement
- she was an invitation to trouble
- noun a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
- speculations4/5
speculation
- noun a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
guess; conjecture; supposition; surmisal; hypothesis; surmise.
- noun a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
conjecture.
- speculations about the outcome of the election
- he dismissed it as mere conjecture
- noun a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
- excursions4/5
excursion
- noun a journey taken for pleasure
sashay; expedition; outing; pleasure trip; jaunt; junket.
- many summer excursions to the shore
- it was merely a pleasure trip
- after cautious sashays into the field
- noun wandering from the main path of a journey
digression.
- noun a journey taken for pleasure
- subscriptions4/5
subscription
- noun a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
- noun agreement expressed by (or as if expressed by) signing your name
- noun a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
- pretensions4/5
pretension
- noun a false or unsupportable quality
pretense; pretence.
- noun the advancing of a claim
- his pretension to the crown
- the town still puts forward pretensions as a famous resort
- noun a false or unsupportable quality
- vacations4/5
vacation
- noun leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
holiday.
- we get two weeks of vacation every summer
- we took a short holiday in Puerto Rico
- noun the act of making something legally void
- noun leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
- precautions4/5
precaution
- noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
guard; safeguard.
- he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
- an insurance policy is a good safeguard
- we let our guard down
- noun the trait of practicing caution in advance
- noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
- pensions4/5
pension
- noun a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
- verb grant a pension to
pension off.
- noun a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
- factions4/5
faction
- noun a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
junto; camarilla; cabal.
- noun a dissenting clique
sect.
- noun a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
- onions4/5
onion
- noun the bulb of an onion plant
- noun bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb
Allium cepa; onion plant.
- noun the bulb of an onion plant
- allusions4/5
allusion
- noun passing reference or indirect mention
- noun passing reference or indirect mention
- cations3/5
cation
- noun a positively charged ion
- noun a positively charged ion
- anions3/5
anion
- noun a negatively charged ion
- noun a negatively charged ion
- inclusions3/5
inclusion
- noun the state of being included
- noun the relation of comprising something
comprehension.
- he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work
- noun the state of being included
- separations3/5
separation
- noun the state of lacking unity
- noun coming apart
breakup; detachment.
- noun the state of lacking unity
- constellations3/5
constellation
- noun an arrangement of parts or elements
configuration.
- the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time
- noun a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
- noun an arrangement of parts or elements
- identifications3/5
identification
- noun the act of designating or identifying something
designation.
- noun evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing
- noun the act of designating or identifying something
- perturbations3/5
perturbation
- noun an unhappy and worried mental state
disturbance; upset.
- there was too much anger and disturbance
- she didn't realize the upset she caused me
- noun (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
- noun an unhappy and worried mental state
- substitutions3/5
substitution
- noun an event in which one thing is substituted for another
replacement; transposition; permutation; switch.
- the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood
- noun the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help"
exchange; commutation.
- noun an event in which one thing is substituted for another
- preconditions3/5
precondition
- noun an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
condition; stipulation.
- noun an assumption that is taken for granted
presumption; given.
- noun an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
- reconstructions3/5
reconstruction
- noun the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
Reconstruction Period.
- noun the activity of constructing something again
- noun the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
- suspensions3/5
suspension
- noun a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
intermission; break; pause; interruption.
- noun a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
- nominations3/5
nomination
- noun the act of officially naming a candidate
- the Republican nomination for Governor
- noun the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election
- there was keen competition for the nomination
- his nomination was hotly protested
- noun the act of officially naming a candidate
- deformations3/5
deformation
- noun a change for the worse
distortion.
- noun alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it
- noun a change for the worse
- addictions3/5
addiction
- noun being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
dependance; habituation; dependence; dependency.
- noun an abnormally strong craving
- noun being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
- permutations3/5
permutation
- noun an event in which one thing is substituted for another
replacement; transposition; switch; substitution.
- the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood
- noun the act of changing the arrangement of a given number of elements
- noun an event in which one thing is substituted for another
- animations3/5
animation
- noun the condition of living or the state of being alive
living; life; aliveness.
- while there's life there's hope
- life depends on many chemical and physical processes
- noun the property of being able to survive and grow
vitality.
- the vitality of a seed
- noun the condition of living or the state of being alive
- emulsions3/5
emulsion
- noun (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids
- an oil-in-water emulsion
- noun a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin
photographic emulsion.
- noun (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids
- restorations3/5
restoration
- noun the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
- noun the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
- noun the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
- registrations3/5
registration
- noun the act of enrolling
enrollment; enrolment.
- noun the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time
enrollment.
- noun the act of enrolling
- extinctions3/5
extinction
- noun no longer active; extinguished
- the extinction of the volcano
- noun no longer in existence
defunctness.
- the extinction of a species
- noun no longer active; extinguished
- excitations3/5
excitation
- noun the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
excitement; fervour; fervor; inflammation.
- his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled
- he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation
- noun the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
innervation; irritation.
- noun the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
- satisfactions3/5
satisfaction
- noun the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
- the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
- noun state of being gratified or satisfied
gratification.
- dull repetitious work gives no gratification
- to my immense gratification he arrived on time
- noun the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
- terminations3/5
termination
- noun a coming to an end of a contract period
expiration; expiry.
- the expiry of his driver's license
- noun a place where something ends or is complete
end point; endpoint; terminus.
- noun a coming to an end of a contract period
- civilisations3/5
civilisation
- noun the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
civilization.
- noun a particular society at a particular time and place
culture; civilization.
- early Mayan civilization
- noun the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
- illuminations3/5
illumination
- noun a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
light.
- follow God's light
- noun the degree of visibility of your environment
- noun a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
- conformations3/5
conformation
- noun a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
- noun any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
shape; configuration; contour; form.
- he could barely make out their shapes
- noun a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
- inversions3/5
inversion
- noun the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
- noun abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inward or inside out (as when the upper part of the uterus is pulled into the cervical canal after childbirth)
- noun the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
- calcifications3/5
calcification
- noun a process that impregnates something with calcium (or calcium salts)
- noun tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts
- noun a process that impregnates something with calcium (or calcium salts)
- exacerbations3/5
exacerbation
- noun action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
aggravation.
- the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care
- noun violent and bitter exasperation
- his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel
- noun action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
- accelerations3/5
acceleration
- noun an increase in rate of change
- modern science caused an acceleration of cultural change
- noun the act of accelerating; increasing the speed
quickening; speedup.
- noun an increase in rate of change
- radiations3/5
radiation
- noun energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
- noun the act of spreading outward from a central source
- noun energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
- simplifications3/5
simplification
- noun an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity
- noun elimination of superfluous details
- noun an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity
- corruptions3/5
corruption
- noun lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
corruptness.
- noun in a state of progressive putrefaction
putrescence; rottenness; putridness.
- noun lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
- hospitalizations3/5
hospitalization
- noun a period of time when you are confined to a hospital
- now they try to shorten the patient's hospitalization
- noun the condition of being treated as a patient in a hospital
- he hoped to avoid the expense of hospitalization
- noun a period of time when you are confined to a hospital
- elaborations3/5
elaboration
- noun addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
amplification.
- a few remarks added in amplification and defense
- an elaboration of the sketch followed
- noun the result of improving something
refinement.
- he described a refinement of this technique
- noun addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
- compensations3/5
compensation
- noun something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
- noun something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
- attentions3/5
attention
- noun the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
attending.
- noun the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
aid; tending; care.
- no medical care was required
- the old car needs constant attention
- noun the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
- reparations3/5
reparation
- noun compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
- an act for which there is no reparation
- noun (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors
- Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I
- noun compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
- rotations3/5
rotation
- noun the act of rotating as if on an axis
rotary motion.
- the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music
- noun (mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin
- noun the act of rotating as if on an axis
- eruptions3/5
eruption
- noun the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
volcanic eruption.
- noun symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
- noun the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
- transgressions3/5
transgression
- noun the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
evildoing.
- the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father
- noun the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata
- noun the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
- regressions3/5
regression
- noun an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
fixation; infantile fixation; arrested development.
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which you flee from reality by assuming a more infantile state
- noun an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
- processions3/5
procession
- noun (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
rise; emanation.
- the emanation of the Holy Spirit
- the rising of the Holy Ghost
- the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son
- noun the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation
- processions were forbidden
- noun (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
- disruptions3/5
disruption
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
break; interruption; gap.
- it was presented without commercial breaks
- there was a gap in his account
- noun a disorderly outburst or tumult
to-do; disturbance; hurly burly; kerfuffle; commotion; hoo-ha; hoo-hah; flutter.
- they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused
- noun an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
- oppositions3/5
opposition
- noun the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
resistance.
- he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens
- despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead
- noun the relation between opposed entities
oppositeness.
- noun the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
- depressions3/5
depression
- noun a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
- noun a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
slump; economic crisis.
- noun a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
- expansions3/5
expansion
- noun the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
enlargement.
- noun a function expressed as a sum or product of terms
- the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2
- noun the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
- reproductions3/5
reproduction
- noun the process of generating offspring
- noun recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall
reproductive memory.
- noun the process of generating offspring
- intrusions3/5
intrusion
- noun any entry into an area not previously occupied
invasion; encroachment.
- an invasion of tourists
- an invasion of locusts
- noun entrance by force or without permission or welcome
- noun any entry into an area not previously occupied
- deletions3/5
deletion
- noun any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases
omission.
- noun (genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome
- noun any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases
- afflictions3/5
affliction
- noun a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
- noun a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health
- noun a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
- obstructions3/5
obstruction
- noun any structure that makes progress difficult
impedimenta; impediment; obstructor; obstructer.
- noun the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
blockage.
- noun any structure that makes progress difficult
- conjunctions3/5
conjunction
- noun the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
concurrence; co-occurrence; coincidence.
- the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable
- noun the state of being joined together
colligation; junction; conjugation.
- noun the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
- transfusions3/5
transfusion
- noun the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
blood transfusion.
- noun the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another
- noun the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
- realizations3/5
realization
- noun coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
realisation; recognition.
- a growing realization of the risk involved
- a sudden recognition of the problem he faced
- increasing recognition that diabetes frequently coexists with other chronic diseases
- noun making real or giving the appearance of reality
realisation; actualization; actualisation.
- noun coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
- inhibitions3/5
inhibition
- noun (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
suppression.
- noun the quality of being inhibited
- noun (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
- accumulations3/5
accumulation
- noun an increase by natural growth or addition
accretion.
- noun several things grouped together or considered as a whole
assemblage; aggregation; collection.
- noun an increase by natural growth or addition
- infusions3/5
infusion
- noun a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
extract.
- noun the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
- noun a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
- insertions3/5
insertion
- noun a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
interpolation.
- with the help of his friend's interpolations his story was eventually told
- with many insertions in the margins
- noun the act of putting one thing into another
introduction; intromission.
- noun a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
- effusions3/5
effusion
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
ebullition; gush; outburst; blowup.
- noun flow under pressure
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
- confusions3/5
confusion
- noun disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
- the army retreated in confusion
- noun a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
disarray; confusedness; mental confusion; muddiness.
- a confusion of impressions
- noun disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
- expositions3/5
exposition
- noun a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
expounding.
- noun a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
expo; exhibition.
- noun a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
- perfections3/5
perfection
- noun the state of being without a flaw or defect
flawlessness; ne plus ultra.
- noun an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
beau ideal; paragon; idol.
- noun the state of being without a flaw or defect
- renovations3/5
renovation
- noun the act of improving by renewing and restoring
overhaul; redevelopment.
- they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
- a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed
- noun the state of being restored to its former good condition
restoration; refurbishment.
- the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house
- noun the act of improving by renewing and restoring
- transcriptions3/5
transcription
- noun something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
written text.
- noun (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA
- noun something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
- scorpions3/5
scorpion
- noun (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
Scorpio.
- noun the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21
Scorpio; Scorpio the Scorpion.
- noun (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
- interrelations3/5
interrelation
- noun mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness
interrelationship; interrelatedness.
- interrelationships of animal structure and function
- noun mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness
- misrepresentations3/5
misrepresentation
- noun a misleading falsehood
deceit; deception.
- noun a willful perversion of facts
falsification.
- noun a misleading falsehood
- recessions3/5
recession
- noun the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
- noun a small concavity
corner; niche; recess.
- noun the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
- inflections3/5
inflection
- noun a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
inflexion.
- noun the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
prosody.
- noun a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
- anticipations3/5
anticipation
- noun an expectation
expectancy.
- noun something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
expectancy.
- each of them had their own anticipations
- an indicator of expectancy in development
- noun an expectation
- predispositions3/5
predisposition
- noun susceptibility to a pathogen
sensitivity.
- noun an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
- noun susceptibility to a pathogen
- privations3/5
privation
- noun a state of extreme poverty
neediness; deprivation; want.
- noun act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
deprivation.
- nutritional privation
- deprivation of civil rights
- noun a state of extreme poverty
- immunizations3/5
immunization
- noun the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
immunisation.
- noun the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
- evolutions3/5
evolution
- noun a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
development.
- the development of his ideas took many years
- the evolution of Greek civilization
- the slow development of her skill as a writer
- noun (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
phylogenesis; phylogeny; organic evolution.
- noun a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
- optimizations3/5
optimization
- noun the act of rendering optimal
optimisation.
- the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
- in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
- to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
- noun the act of rendering optimal
- aggregations3/5
aggregation
- noun several things grouped together or considered as a whole
assemblage; collection; accumulation.
- noun the act of gathering something together
collecting; assembling; collection.
- noun several things grouped together or considered as a whole
- emanations3/5
emanation
- noun something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
- noun the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
emission.
- noun something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
- accessions3/5
accession
- noun a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
- the art collection grew through accession
- noun (civil law) the right to all of that which your property produces whether by growth or improvement
- noun a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
- progressions3/5
progression
- noun a series with a definite pattern of advance
patterned advance.
- noun a movement forward
progress; advance.
- he listened for the progress of the troops
- noun a series with a definite pattern of advance
- abominations3/5
abomination
- noun a person who is loathsome or disgusting
- noun hate coupled with disgust
odium; execration; abhorrence; detestation; loathing.
- noun a person who is loathsome or disgusting
- exaggerations3/5
exaggeration
- noun extravagant exaggeration
hyperbole.
- noun the act of making something more noticeable than usual
- the dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness
- noun extravagant exaggeration
- justifications3/5
justification
- noun something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
- he considered misrule a justification for revolution
- noun a statement in explanation of some action or belief
- noun something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
- contraindications3/5
contraindication
- noun (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment
- noun (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment
- legions3/5
legion
- noun archaic terms for army
host.
- noun association of ex-servicemen
- the American Legion
- noun archaic terms for army
- munitions3/5
munition
- noun weapons considered collectively
weapons system; weaponry; implements of war; arms.
- noun military supplies
ordnance; ordnance store.
- noun weapons considered collectively
- affiliations3/5
affiliation
- noun a social or business relationship
tie-up; association; tie.
- a valuable financial affiliation
- he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team
- many close associations with England
- noun the act of becoming formally connected or joined
- welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university
- noun a social or business relationship
- intersections3/5
intersection
- noun a point where lines intersect
intersection point; point of intersection.
- noun a junction where one street or road crosses another
crossing; crossroad; carrefour; crossway.
- noun a point where lines intersect
- annotations3/5
annotation
- noun a comment or instruction (usually added)
note; notation.
- his notes were appended at the end of the article
- he added a short notation to the address on the envelope
- noun the act of adding notes
annotating.
- noun a comment or instruction (usually added)
- injunctions3/5
injunction
- noun a formal command or admonition
- noun (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
cease and desist order; enjoining; enjoinment.
- injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order
- noun a formal command or admonition
- convulsions3/5
convulsion
- noun a sudden uncontrollable attack
paroxysm; fit.
- a paroxysm of giggling
- a fit of coughing
- convulsions of laughter
- noun violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
- noun a sudden uncontrollable attack
- designations3/5
designation
- noun identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
appellation; appellative; denomination.
- noun the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
assignment; naming; appointment.
- the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee
- noun identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
- prosecutions3/5
prosecution
- noun the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
criminal prosecution.
- noun the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
- noun the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
- malformations3/5
malformation
- noun an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
misshapenness; deformity.
- noun something abnormal or anomalous
miscreation.
- noun an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
- reputations3/5
reputation
- noun the state of being held in high esteem and honor
repute.
- noun notoriety for some particular characteristic
- his reputation for promiscuity
- noun the state of being held in high esteem and honor
- exclusions3/5
exclusion
- noun the state of being excluded
- noun the state of being excommunicated
censure; excommunication.
- noun the state of being excluded
- notations3/5
notation
- noun a technical system of symbols used to represent special things
notational system.
- noun a comment or instruction (usually added)
note; annotation.
- his notes were appended at the end of the article
- he added a short notation to the address on the envelope
- noun a technical system of symbols used to represent special things
- durations3/5
duration
- noun the period of time during which something continues
continuance.
- noun the property of enduring or continuing in time
continuance.
- noun the period of time during which something continues
- depositions3/5
deposition
- noun the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
deposit.
- noun (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office
- noun the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
- aberrations3/5
aberration
- noun a state or condition markedly different from the norm
aberrance; deviance; aberrancy.
- noun a disorder in one's mental state
- noun a state or condition markedly different from the norm
- preoccupations3/5
preoccupation
- noun an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
- noun the mental state of being preoccupied by something
absorption; preoccupancy; engrossment.
- noun an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
- rebellions3/5
rebellion
- noun refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
- each generation must have its own rebellion
- his body was in rebellion against fatigue
- noun organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
rising; uprising; insurrection; revolt.
- noun refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
- cognitions3/5
cognition
- noun the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
knowledge; noesis.
- noun the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
- captions3/5
- persecutions3/5
persecution
- noun the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
- noun the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
- interconnections3/5
interconnection
- noun a state of being connected reciprocally
interconnectedness.
- an interconnection between the two buildings
- noun (computer science) the act of interconnecting (wires or computers or theories etc.)
- noun a state of being connected reciprocally
- prepositions3/5
preposition
- noun a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word
- noun (linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix before the base to which it is attached)
- noun a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word
- incisions3/5
incision
- noun a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch; slit; prick; dent.
- noun the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
section; surgical incision.
- noun a depression scratched or carved into a surface
- affirmations3/5
affirmation
- noun a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
avouchment; avowal.
- noun the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
assertion; statement.
- noun a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
- incursions3/5
incursion
- noun the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
- the incursion of television into the American living room
- noun an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
penetration.
- noun the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
- machinations3/5
machination
- noun a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
intrigue.
- noun a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
- stipulations3/5
stipulation
- noun (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record
judicial admission.
- a stipulation of fact was made in order to avoid delay
- noun an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
precondition; condition.
- noun (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record
- obsessions3/5
obsession
- noun an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
compulsion.
- her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly
- noun an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
fixation.
- noun an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
- diversions3/5
diversion
- noun an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
recreation.
- scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists
- for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles
- drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation
- noun a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
deviation; digression; deflexion; deflection; divagation.
- a diversion from the main highway
- a digression into irrelevant details
- a deflection from his goal
- noun an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
- proclamations3/5
proclamation
- noun a formal public statement
announcement; declaration; annunciation.
- the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
- a declaration of independence
- noun the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice
promulgation.
- his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature
- noun a formal public statement
- federations3/5
federation
- noun an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
- noun a union of political organizations
confederacy; confederation.
- noun an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
- presumptions3/5
presumption
- noun an assumption that is taken for granted
given; precondition.
- noun (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed
- noun an assumption that is taken for granted
- lamentations3/5
lamentation
- noun a cry of sorrow and grief
wail; plaint; lament.
- their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
- noun the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
mourning.
- noun a cry of sorrow and grief
- notifications3/5
notification
- noun an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
presentment.
- noun informing by words
telling; apprisal.
- noun an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
- adhesions3/5
adhesion
- noun abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
- noun a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures
- noun abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
- televisions3/5
television
- noun broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
telecasting; TV; video.
- she is a star of screen and video
- Television is a medium because it is neither rare nor well done" - Ernie Kovacs
- noun a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points
television system.
- noun broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
- preconceptions3/5
preconception
- noun an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
preconceived notion; prepossession; preconceived opinion; preconceived idea; parti pris.
- he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions
- noun a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
bias; prejudice.
- noun an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
- articulations3/5
articulation
- noun the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
- noun the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
juncture; joint; junction; join.
- noun the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
- incarnations3/5
incarnation
- noun a new personification of a familiar idea
embodiment; avatar.
- the embodiment of hope
- the incarnation of evil
- the very avatar of cunning
- noun (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
- noun a new personification of a familiar idea
- contentions3/5
contention
- noun a point asserted as part of an argument
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; arguing; tilt; argument; controversy; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
- noun a point asserted as part of an argument
- apparitions3/5
apparition
- noun a ghostly appearing figure
phantom; fantasm; spectre; phantasma; phantasm; specter.
- we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us
- noun the appearance of a ghostlike figure
- I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter
- noun a ghostly appearing figure
- palpitations3/5
palpitation
- noun a rapid and irregular heart beat
- noun a shaky motion
quiver; quivering; vibration; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
- noun a rapid and irregular heart beat
- receptions3/5
reception
- noun the manner in which something is greeted
response.
- she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors
- noun a formal party of people; as after a wedding
- noun the manner in which something is greeted
- conceptualizations3/5
conceptualization
- noun inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
conceptualisation; formulation.
- noun an elaborated concept
conceptualisation; conceptuality.
- noun inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
- assassinations3/5
assassination
- noun an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
character assassination; blackwash.
- noun murder of a public figure by surprise attack
- noun an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
- compilations3/5
compilation
- noun something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
digest.
- noun the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
compiling.
- the job of compiling the inventory took several hours
- noun something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
- derivations3/5
derivation
- noun the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
- he prefers shoes of Italian derivation
- music of Turkish derivation
- noun (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
deriving; etymologizing.
- noun the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
- adoptions3/5
adoption
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
espousal; acceptation; acceptance.
- its adoption by society
- the proposal found wide acceptance
- noun a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
- compulsions3/5
compulsion
- noun an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
irresistible impulse.
- he felt a compulsion to babble on about the accident
- noun an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
obsession.
- her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly
- noun an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
- dysfunctions3/5
dysfunction
- noun (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group
disfunction.
- erectile dysfunction
- sexual relationship dysfunction
- noun (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group
- certifications3/5
certification
- noun the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
enfranchisement.
- noun confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
documentation; corroboration.
- noun the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
- vaccinations3/5
vaccination
- noun taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
inoculation.
- noun the scar left following inoculation with a vaccine
- noun taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
- inspirations3/5
inspiration
- noun arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
- noun a product of your creative thinking and work
brainchild.
- he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists
- after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality
- noun arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
- vocations3/5
vocation
- noun the particular occupation for which you are trained
career; calling.
- noun a body of people doing the same kind of work
occupational group.
- noun the particular occupation for which you are trained
- rejections3/5
rejection
- noun the act of rejecting something
- his proposals were met with rejection
- noun the state of being rejected
- noun the act of rejecting something
- deceptions3/5
deception
- noun a misleading falsehood
deceit; misrepresentation.
- noun the act of deceiving
deceit; dissimulation; dissembling.
- noun a misleading falsehood
- reunions3/5
reunion
- noun a party of former associates who have come together again
- noun the act of coming together again
reunification.
- monetary unification precipitated the reunification of the German state in October 1990
- noun a party of former associates who have come together again
- deflections3/5
deflection
- noun a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
warp.
- noun the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
refraction; deflexion.
- noun a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
- discriminations3/5
discrimination
- noun unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
favouritism; favoritism.
- noun the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
secernment.
- noun unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
- visitations3/5
visitation
- noun an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
trial; tribulation.
- his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him
- life is full of tribulations
- a visitation of the plague
- noun any disaster or catastrophe
- a visitation of the plague
- noun an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
- dispersions3/5
dispersion
- noun spreading widely or driving off
scattering.
- noun the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
distribution.
- worldwide in distribution
- the distribution of nerve fibers
- in complementary distribution
- noun spreading widely or driving off
- generalisations3/5
generalisation
- noun an idea or conclusion having general application
generality; generalization.
- he spoke in broad generalities
- noun the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
abstraction; generalization.
- noun an idea or conclusion having general application
- ministrations3/5
ministration
- noun assistance in time of difficulty
succour; succor; relief.
- the contributions provided some relief for the victims
- noun assistance in time of difficulty
- potions3/5
potion
- noun a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
- noun a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
- alternations3/5
alternation
- noun successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
- a trill is a rapid alternation between the two notes
- noun successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
- authorizations3/5
authorization
- noun a document giving an official instruction or command
authorisation; mandate.
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions
potency; authority; say-so; authorisation; dominance.
- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
- noun a document giving an official instruction or command
- vocalizations3/5
vocalization
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
vocalism; phonation; vocalisation; voice; vox.
- a singer takes good care of his voice
- the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations
- noun the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
utterance.
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
- reorganizations3/5
reorganization
- noun the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
shake-up; shakeup; reorganisation.
- a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum
- top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup
- noun an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government
- after the takeover there was a thorough reorganization
- the reorganization was prescribed by federal bankruptcy laws
- noun the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
- replications3/5
replication
- noun the act of making copies
reproduction.
- Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient
- noun (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
- noun the act of making copies
- respirations3/5
respiration
- noun the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
internal respiration; cellular respiration.
- noun a single complete act of breathing in and out
- thirty respirations per minute
- noun the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
- auditions3/5
audition
- noun the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
auditory sense; sense of hearing; auditory modality; hearing.
- his hearing was impaired
- noun a test of the suitability of a performer
tryout.
- noun the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
- misconceptions3/5
misconception
- noun an incorrect conception
- noun an incorrect conception
- exertions3/5
exertion
- noun use of physical or mental energy; hard work
elbow grease; effort; travail; sweat.
- he got an A for effort
- they managed only with great exertion
- noun use of physical or mental energy; hard work
- cautions3/5
caution
- noun the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
carefulness; cautiousness.
- a man of caution
- noun a warning against certain acts
caveat.
- a caveat against unfair practices
- noun the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
- confrontations3/5
confrontation
- noun a bold challenge
- noun discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
- noun a bold challenge
- superstitions3/5
superstition
- noun an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
superstitious notion.
- noun an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
- mansions3/5
mansion
- noun (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
planetary house; house; star sign; sign of the zodiac; sign.
- noun a large and imposing house
residence; manse; hall; mansion house.
- noun (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
- attributions3/5
attribution
- noun assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
ascription.
- the attribution of language to birds
- the ascription to me of honors I had not earned
- noun assigning to a cause or source
ascription.
- the attribution of lighting to an expression of God's wrath
- he questioned the attribution of the painting to Picasso
- noun assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
- subsections3/5
subsection
- noun a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided
subdivision.
- noun a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided
- delegations3/5
delegation
- noun a group of representatives or delegates
commission; delegacy; deputation; mission.
- noun authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
delegating; relegating; relegation; deputation.
- noun a group of representatives or delegates
- collaborations3/5
collaboration
- noun act of working jointly
coaction.
- they worked either in collaboration or independently
- noun act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country
collaborationism; quislingism.
- noun act of working jointly
- apprehensions3/5
apprehension
- noun fearful expectation or anticipation
apprehensiveness; dread.
- the student looked around the examination room with apprehension
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
savvy; discernment; understanding.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- noun fearful expectation or anticipation
- valuations3/5
valuation
- noun an appraisal of the value of something
evaluation; rating.
- he set a high valuation on friendship
- noun assessed price
- the valuation of this property is much too high
- noun an appraisal of the value of something
- imitations3/5
imitation
- noun the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
- noun something copied or derived from an original
- noun the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
- devotions3/5
devotion
- noun feelings of ardent love
devotedness.
- their devotion to each other was beautiful
- noun commitment to some purpose
- the devotion of his time and wealth to science
- noun feelings of ardent love
- characterizations3/5
characterization
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
picture; delineation; characterisation; word picture; depiction; word-painting.
- too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
- the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
- the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
- noun the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
characterisation.
- the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
- estimations3/5
estimation
- noun a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
estimate; appraisal.
- noun the respect with which a person is held
estimate.
- they had a high estimation of his ability
- noun a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
- tribulations3/5
tribulation
- noun an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
trial; visitation.
- his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him
- life is full of tribulations
- a visitation of the plague
- noun an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
- dissertations3/5
dissertation
- noun a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
thesis.
- noun a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
- exhortations3/5
exhortation
- noun a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
- noun the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
incitement.
- noun a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
- protestations3/5
protestation
- noun a formal and solemn declaration of objection
protest.
- they finished the game under protest to the league president
- the senator rose to register his protest
- the many protestations did not stay the execution
- noun a strong declaration of protest
- noun a formal and solemn declaration of objection
- gradations3/5
gradation
- noun relative position in a graded series
step.
- always a step behind
- subtle gradations in color
- keep in step with the fashions
- noun a degree of ablaut
grade.
- noun relative position in a graded series
- depredations3/5
depredation
- noun an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
predation.
- noun (usually plural) a destructive action
ravage.
- the ravages of time
- the depredations of age and disease
- noun an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
- interrogations3/5
interrogation
- noun a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
interrogative; question; interrogative sentence.
- he asked a direct question
- he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
- noun a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder
- noun a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
- invocations3/5
invocation
- noun a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
supplication.
- noun an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil
- noun a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
- habitations3/5
habitation
- noun the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
- noun housing that someone is living in
abode; dwelling house; dwelling; domicile; home.
- he built a modest dwelling near the pond
- they raise money to provide homes for the homeless
- noun the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
- denunciations3/5
denunciation
- noun a public act of denouncing
denouncement.
- noun a public act of denouncing
- envisions3/5
envision
- verb imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
picture; visualize; figure; visualise; image; fancy; project; see.
- I can't see him on horseback!
- I can see what will happen
- I can see a risk in this strategy
- verb picture to oneself; imagine possible
foresee.
- I cannot envision him as President
- verb imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
- exclamations3/5
exclamation
- noun an abrupt excited utterance
exclaiming.
- she gave an exclamation of delight
- there was much exclaiming over it
- noun a loud complaint or protest or reproach
- noun an abrupt excited utterance
- incantations3/5
incantation
- noun a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
conjuration.
- noun a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
- persuasions3/5
persuasion
- noun the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
suasion.
- noun a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
thought; opinion; sentiment; view.
- my opinion differs from yours
- I am not of your persuasion
- what are your thoughts on Haiti?
- noun the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
- lacerations3/5
laceration
- noun a torn ragged wound
- noun the act of lacerating
- noun a torn ragged wound
- infractions3/5
infraction
- noun a crime less serious than a felony
violation; infringement; misdemeanor; misdemeanour.
- noun a crime less serious than a felony
- solicitations3/5
solicitation
- noun an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
- a solicitation to the king for relief
- noun request for a sum of money
appeal; collection; ingathering.
- an appeal to raise money for starving children
- noun an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
- bastions3/5
bastion
- noun a group that defends a principle
- a bastion against corruption
- the last bastion of communism
- noun a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
citadel.
- noun a group that defends a principle
- subpopulations3/5
subpopulation
- noun a population that is part of a larger population
- noun a population that is part of a larger population
- suppositions3/5
supposition
- noun a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
guess; conjecture; surmisal; hypothesis; speculation; surmise.
- noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
supposal; assumption.
- any society is built upon certain assumptions
- noun a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
- oppressions3/5
oppression
- noun the act of subjugating by cruelty
subjugation.
- the tyrant's oppression of the people
- noun the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted"
- noun the act of subjugating by cruelty
- intuitions3/5
intuition
- noun instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
- noun an impression that something might be the case
suspicion; hunch.
- he had an intuition that something had gone wrong
- noun instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
- workstations3/5
workstation
- noun a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer
- noun a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer
- presuppositions3/5
presupposition
- noun the act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument)
- noun the act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument)
- admonitions3/5
admonition
- noun cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
monition; warning; word of advice.
- a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality
- the warning was to beware of surprises
- his final word of advice was not to play with matches
- noun a firm rebuke
admonishment; monition.
- noun cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
- pavilions3/5
pavilion
- noun large and often sumptuous tent
marquee.
- noun large and often sumptuous tent
- intimations3/5
intimation
- noun an indirect suggestion
breath; hint.
- not a breath of scandal ever touched her
- noun a slight suggestion or vague understanding
glimmer; glimmering; inkling.
- he had no inkling what was about to happen
- noun an indirect suggestion
- deportations3/5
deportation
- noun the act of expelling a person from their native land
exile; expatriation; transportation.
- men in exile dream of hope
- his deportation to a penal colony
- the expatriation of wealthy farmers
- the sentence was one of transportation for life
- noun the expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien
- noun the act of expelling a person from their native land
- orations3/5
oration
- noun an instance of oratory
- he delivered an oration on the decline of family values
- noun an instance of oratory
- minions3/5
minion
- noun a servile or fawning dependant
- noun a servile or fawning dependant
- fermions2/5
fermion
- noun any particle that obeys Fermi-Dirac statistics and is subject to the Pauli exclusion principle
- noun any particle that obeys Fermi-Dirac statistics and is subject to the Pauli exclusion principle
- virions2/5
virion
- noun (virology) a complete viral particle; nucleic acid and capsid (and a lipid envelope in some viruses)
- noun (virology) a complete viral particle; nucleic acid and capsid (and a lipid envelope in some viruses)
- prions2/5
prion
- noun (microbiology) an infectious protein particle similar to a virus but lacking nucleic acid; thought to be the agent responsible for scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the nervous system
- noun (microbiology) an infectious protein particle similar to a virus but lacking nucleic acid; thought to be the agent responsible for scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the nervous system
- clarifications2/5
clarification
- noun an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
illumination; elucidation.
- the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook
- noun the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
clearing.
- noun an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
- fusions2/5
fusion
- noun an occurrence that involves the production of a union
merger; unification.
- noun the state of being combined into one body
coalition.
- noun an occurrence that involves the production of a union
- extractions2/5
extraction
- noun the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
- noun properties attributable to your ancestry
origin; descent.
- he comes from good origins
- noun the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
- rationalizations2/5
rationalization
- noun the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
rationalisation.
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
rationalisation.
- noun the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
- successions2/5
succession
- noun a following of one thing after another in time
chronological succession; chronological sequence; successiveness; sequence.
- the doctor saw a sequence of patients
- noun a group of people or things arranged or following in order
- a succession of stalls offering soft drinks
- a succession of failures
- noun a following of one thing after another in time
- undulations2/5
undulation
- noun an undulating curve
wave.
- noun wavelike motion; a gentle rising and falling in the manner of waves
- noun an undulating curve
- condemnations2/5
condemnation
- noun an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
disapprobation.
- his uncompromising condemnation of racism
- noun (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)
- noun an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
- compressions2/5
compression
- noun an increase in the density of something
densification; concretion; compaction.
- noun the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
condensation; contraction.
- the contraction of a gas on cooling
- noun an increase in the density of something
- irritations2/5
irritation
- noun the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
botheration; annoyance; vexation.
- noun a sudden outburst of anger
pique; temper.
- his temper sparked like damp firewood
- noun the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
- activations2/5
activation
- noun stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
- noun the activity of causing to have energy and be active
energizing; activating.
- noun stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
- integrations2/5
integration
- noun the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community
desegregation; integrating.
- noun the act of combining into an integral whole
consolidation.
- a consolidation of two corporations
- after their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously
- the defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them
- noun the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community
- polarizations2/5
polarization
- noun the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
polarisation.
- noun the condition of having or giving polarity
polarisation.
- noun the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
- mobilizations2/5
mobilization
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
mobilisation; militarisation; militarization.
- noun act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
mobilisation.
- mobilization of the country's economic resources
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
- decompositions2/5
decomposition
- noun the analysis of a vector field
vector decomposition.
- noun in a decomposed state
disintegration.
- noun the analysis of a vector field
- consolidations2/5
consolidation
- noun combining into a solid mass
- noun the act of combining into an integral whole
integration.
- a consolidation of two corporations
- after their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously
- the defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them
- noun combining into a solid mass
- pinions2/5
pinion
- noun a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
- noun any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
flight feather; quill feather; quill.
- noun a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
- relaxations2/5
relaxation
- noun (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
- noun (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
relaxation behavior.
- noun (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
- evacuations2/5
evacuation
- noun the act of removing the contents of something
emptying; voidance.
- noun the act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion; especially for protection
- noun the act of removing the contents of something
- devaluations2/5
devaluation
- noun an official lowering of a nation's currency; a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries
- noun the reduction of something's value or worth
- noun an official lowering of a nation's currency; a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries
- relocations2/5
relocation
- noun the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind)
resettlement.
- noun the act of changing your residence or place of business
move.
- they say that three moves equal one fire
- noun the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind)
- fermentations2/5
fermentation
- noun a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
ferment; unrest; tempestuousness; agitation.
- the political ferment produced new leadership
- social unrest
- noun a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
zymolysis; ferment; fermenting; zymosis.
- noun a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
- inflammations2/5
inflammation
- noun a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
rubor; redness.
- noun the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
excitement; fervour; fervor; excitation.
- his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled
- he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation
- noun a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
- concretions2/5
concretion
- noun the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
- noun a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
calculus.
- renal calculi can be very painful
- noun the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
- transpositions2/5
transposition
- noun any abnormal position of the organs of the body
heterotaxy.
- noun an event in which one thing is substituted for another
replacement; permutation; switch; substitution.
- the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood
- noun any abnormal position of the organs of the body
- pions2/5
pion
- noun a meson involved in holding the nucleus together; produced as the result of high-energy particle collision
pi-meson.
- noun a meson involved in holding the nucleus together; produced as the result of high-energy particle collision
- privatizations2/5
privatization
- noun changing something from state to private ownership or control
denationalization; privatisation; denationalisation.
- noun changing something from state to private ownership or control
- reformations2/5
reformation
- noun improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs
- noun a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches
Protestant Reformation.
- noun improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs
- stimulations2/5
stimulation
- noun the act of arousing an organism to action
- noun any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
stimulus; stimulant; input.
- noun the act of arousing an organism to action
- participations2/5
participation
- noun the act of sharing in the activities of a group
involution; engagement; involvement.
- the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities
- noun the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.)
involvement.
- noun the act of sharing in the activities of a group
- absorptions2/5
absorption
- noun (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
soaking up.
- noun (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
- the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules
- noun (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
- disqualifications2/5
disqualification
- noun unfitness that bars you from participation
- noun the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified
- noun unfitness that bars you from participation
- degradations2/5
degradation
- noun changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
debasement.
- noun a low or downcast state
abasement; abjection.
- each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken
- noun changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
- destructions2/5
destruction
- noun the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
devastation.
- noun an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
wipeout; demolition.
- noun the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
- dissociations2/5
dissociation
- noun the act of removing from association
- noun a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently
disassociation.
- noun the act of removing from association
- decelerations2/5
deceleration
- noun a decrease in rate of change
retardation; slowing.
- the deceleration of the arms race
- noun (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity
- noun a decrease in rate of change
- amalgamations2/5
amalgamation
- noun the combination of two or more commercial companies
merger; uniting.
- noun the combination of two or more commercial companies
- condensations2/5
condensation
- noun (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
- noun the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state
- noun (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
- saturations2/5
saturation
- noun the process of totally saturating something with a substance
impregnation.
- the impregnation of wood with preservative
- the saturation of cotton with ether
- noun the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid
- noun the process of totally saturating something with a substance
- prostrations2/5
prostration
- noun an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
collapse.
- the commander's prostration demoralized his men
- noun abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body
- noun an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
- contaminations2/5
contamination
- noun the state of being contaminated
taint.
- noun a substance that contaminates
contaminant.
- noun the state of being contaminated
- purifications2/5
purification
- noun the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
- noun the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
refinement; refining.
- noun the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
- pollutions2/5
pollution
- noun undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
- noun the state of being polluted
befoulment; defilement.
- noun undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
- oxidations2/5
oxidation
- noun the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
oxidization; oxidisation.
- noun the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
- recombinations2/5
recombination
- noun (physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles
- noun (genetics) a combining of genes or characters different from what they were in the parents
- noun (physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles
- reversions2/5
reversion
- noun (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
- noun (genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation)
- noun (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
- transmutations2/5
transmutation
- noun an act that changes the form or character or substance of something
transubstantiation.
- noun a qualitative change
shift; transformation.
- noun an act that changes the form or character or substance of something
- dissolutions2/5
dissolution
- noun separation into component parts
disintegration.
- noun the process of going into solution
dissolving.
- the dissolving of salt in water
- noun separation into component parts
- prepossessions2/5
prepossession
- noun the condition of being prepossessed
- the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable
- noun an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
preconceived notion; preconceived opinion; preconception; preconceived idea; parti pris.
- he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions
- noun the condition of being prepossessed
- subversions2/5
subversion
- noun destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
corruption.
- corruption of a minor
- the big city's subversion of rural innocence
- noun the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government
subversive activity.
- noun destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
- aggravations2/5
aggravation
- noun an exasperated feeling of annoyance
exasperation.
- noun unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
provocation; irritation.
- noun an exasperated feeling of annoyance
- declensions2/5
declension
- noun the inflection of nouns and pronouns and adjectives in Indo-European languages
- noun process of changing to an inferior state
worsening; decline in quality; deterioration.
- noun the inflection of nouns and pronouns and adjectives in Indo-European languages
- redactions2/5
redaction
- noun putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
editing.
- noun the act of putting something in writing
- noun putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
- medallions2/5
medallion
- noun any of various large ancient Greek coins
- noun a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat)
- medallions of veal
- noun any of various large ancient Greek coins
- specializations2/5
specialization
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
specialisation.
- noun the special line of work you have adopted as your career
speciality; specialism; specialisation; specialty.
- his specialization is gastroenterology
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
- humiliations2/5
humiliation
- noun state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
- noun strong feelings of embarrassment
mortification; chagrin.
- noun state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
- initiations2/5
initiation
- noun a formal entry into an organization or position or office
induction; installation.
- his initiation into the club
- he was ordered to report for induction into the army
- he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame
- noun the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
foundation; instauration; founding; introduction; origination; creation; innovation; institution.
- she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
- the foundation of a new scientific society
- noun a formal entry into an organization or position or office
- dilutions2/5
dilution
- noun a diluted solution
- noun weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner
- noun a diluted solution
- modulations2/5
modulation
- noun a musical passage moving from one key to another
transition.
- noun (electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase
- noun a musical passage moving from one key to another
- dedications2/5
dedication
- noun complete and wholehearted fidelity
- noun a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose
- noun complete and wholehearted fidelity
- deprivations2/5
deprivation
- noun a state of extreme poverty
neediness; want; privation.
- noun the disadvantage that results from losing something
loss.
- his loss of credibility led to his resignation
- losing him is no great deprivation
- noun a state of extreme poverty
- pulsations2/5
pulsation
- noun (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
pulsing; impulse; pulse.
- the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star
- noun a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity
- noun (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
- malfunctions2/5
malfunction
- noun a failure to function normally
- verb fail to function or function improperly
misfunction.
- the coffee maker malfunctioned
- noun a failure to function normally
- infestations2/5
infestation
- noun the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
- noun a swarm of insects that attack plants
plague.
- a plague of grasshoppers
- noun the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
- provocations2/5
provocation
- noun unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
aggravation; irritation.
- noun something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
incitement; incitation.
- noun unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
- indentations2/5
indentation
- noun a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)
indenture.
- noun the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
pitting; roughness.
- noun a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)
- amputations2/5
amputation
- noun a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
- noun a surgical removal of all or part of a limb
- noun a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
- erosions2/5
erosion
- noun (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
wearing; eating away; eroding; wearing away.
- noun condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind
- noun (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
- gratifications2/5
gratification
- noun state of being gratified or satisfied
satisfaction.
- dull repetitious work gives no gratification
- to my immense gratification he arrived on time
- noun the act or an instance of satisfying
- noun state of being gratified or satisfied
- circulations2/5
circulation
- noun the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
- noun movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels
- noun the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
- recreations2/5
recreation
- noun an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
diversion.
- scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists
- for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles
- drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation
- noun activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
refreshment.
- time for rest and refreshment by the pool
- days of joyous recreation with his friends
- noun an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
- connexions2/5
connexion
- noun a connecting shape
link; connection.
- noun a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
connection; connectedness.
- there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare
- noun a connecting shape
- reverberations2/5
reverberation
- noun the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
replication; sound reflection; echo.
- she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
- noun a remote or indirect consequence of some action
repercussion.
- his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
- reverberations of the market crash were felt years later
- noun the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
- educations2/5
education
- noun the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
instruction; educational activity; didactics; teaching; pedagogy.
- he received no formal education
- our instruction was carefully programmed
- good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded
- noun knowledge acquired by learning and instruction
- it was clear that he had a very broad education
- noun the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
- significations2/5
signification
- noun the message that is intended or expressed or signified
import; meaning; significance.
- what is the meaning of this sentence
- the significance of a red traffic light
- the signification of Chinese characters
- the import of his announcement was ambiguous
- noun the message that is intended or expressed or signified
- differentiations2/5
differentiation
- noun a discrimination between things as different and distinct
distinction.
- it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
- noun the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function
- noun a discrimination between things as different and distinct
- fabrications2/5
fabrication
- noun a deliberately false or improbable account
fable; fiction.
- noun writing in a fictional form
fictionalization; fictionalisation.
- noun a deliberately false or improbable account
- occlusions2/5
occlusion
- noun closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
- noun (meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft
occluded front.
- noun closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
- complexions2/5
complexion
- noun the coloring of a person's face
skin colour; skin color.
- noun a combination that results from coupling or interlinking
- diphthongs are complexions of vowels
- noun the coloring of a person's face
- interpolations2/5
interpolation
- noun a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
insertion.
- with the help of his friend's interpolations his story was eventually told
- with many insertions in the margins
- noun (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known
- noun a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
- striations2/5
striation
- noun any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue
stria.
- noun a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
band; banding; stria.
- chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands
- the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps
- noun any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue
- contortions2/5
contortion
- noun the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
deformation.
- noun a tortuous and twisted shape or position
tortuousness; crookedness; tortuosity; torsion.
- they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs
- the acrobat performed incredible contortions
- noun the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
- agitations2/5
agitation
- noun a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
- noun a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
ferment; unrest; tempestuousness; fermentation.
- the political ferment produced new leadership
- social unrest
- noun a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
- abductions2/5
abduction
- noun the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
- noun (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body
- noun the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
- personifications2/5
personification
- noun a person who represents an abstract quality
- she is the personification of optimism
- noun representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
prosopopoeia.
- noun a person who represents an abstract quality
- ulcerations2/5
ulceration
- noun a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
ulcer.
- noun the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated
- noun a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
- fixations2/5
fixation
- noun an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
infantile fixation; regression; arrested development.
- noun an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
obsession.
- noun an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
- calibrations2/5
calibration
- noun the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
standardisation; standardization.
- the thermometer needed calibration
- noun the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
- aggressions2/5
aggression
- noun a disposition to behave aggressively
- noun a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack
aggressiveness.
- noun a disposition to behave aggressively
- evasions2/5
evasion
- noun a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
equivocation.
- noun the deliberate act of failing to pay money
nonpayment.
- his evasion of all his creditors
- he was indicted for nonpayment
- noun a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
- multiplications2/5
multiplication
- noun the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
generation; propagation.
- noun a multiplicative increase
- repeated copying leads to a multiplication of errors
- this multiplication of cells is a natural correlate of growth
- noun the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
- recognitions2/5
recognition
- noun the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
acknowledgment; acknowledgement.
- the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work
- she seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own
- noun the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering
identification.
- a politician whose recall of names was as remarkable as his recognition of faces
- experimental psychologists measure the elapsed time from the onset of the stimulus to its recognition by the observer
- noun the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
- completions2/5
completion
- noun (American football) a successful forward pass in football
pass completion.
- noun a concluding action
culmination; closing; mop up; windup.
- noun (American football) a successful forward pass in football
- interjections2/5
interjection
- noun an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
ejaculation.
- noun the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
interpellation; interposition; interpolation.
- noun an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
- detentions2/5
detention
- noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
hold; custody; detainment.
- his detention was politically motivated
- the prisoner is on hold
- he is in the custody of police
- noun a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home
- the detention of tardy pupils
- noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
- protrusions2/5
protrusion
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
extrusion; bulge; gibbousness; hump; prominence; bump; swelling; excrescence; jut; gibbosity; protuberance.
- the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge
- the hump of a camel
- he stood on the rocky prominence
- the occipital protuberance was well developed
- the bony excrescence between its horns
- noun the act of projecting out from something
jutting; projection; jut.
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
- convolutions2/5
convolution
- noun the shape of something rotating rapidly
swirl; whirl; vortex.
- noun a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
gyrus.
- noun the shape of something rotating rapidly
- extrapolations2/5
extrapolation
- noun (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
- noun an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations
- noun (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
- accretions2/5
accretion
- noun an increase by natural growth or addition
accumulation.
- noun something contributing to growth or increase
- he scraped away the accretions of paint
- the central city surrounded by recent accretions
- noun an increase by natural growth or addition
- concoctions2/5
concoction
- noun any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
mixture; intermixture.
- he volunteered to taste her latest concoction
- he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade
- noun an occurrence of an unusual mixture
- it suddenly spewed out a thick green concoction
- noun any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
- emendations2/5
emendation
- noun a correction by emending; a correction resulting from critical editing
- noun a correction by emending; a correction resulting from critical editing
- inductions2/5
induction
- noun a formal entry into an organization or position or office
initiation; installation.
- his initiation into the club
- he was ordered to report for induction into the army
- he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame
- noun an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
inductance.
- noun a formal entry into an organization or position or office
- mutilations2/5
mutilation
- noun an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part
- noun an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part
- vexations2/5
vexation
- noun anger produced by some annoying irritation
chafe; annoyance.
- noun the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
botheration; annoyance; irritation.
- noun anger produced by some annoying irritation
- appreciations2/5
appreciation
- noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
grasp; hold.
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
- noun delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
taste; perceptiveness; discernment.
- arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success
- to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
- noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
- graduations2/5
graduation
- noun the successful completion of a program of study
- noun an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
graduation exercise; commencement ceremony; commencement; commencement exercise.
- noun the successful completion of a program of study
- importations2/5
importation
- noun the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
importing.
- noun commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
import.
- noun the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
- realisations2/5
realisation
- noun a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
realization.
- noun coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
recognition; realization.
- a growing realization of the risk involved
- a sudden recognition of the problem he faced
- increasing recognition that diabetes frequently coexists with other chronic diseases
- noun a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
- figurations2/5
figuration
- noun representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory
- noun decorating with a design
- noun representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory
- constrictions2/5
constriction
- noun a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
chokepoint; bottleneck.
- noun tight or narrow compression
coarctation.
- noun a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
- confections2/5
confection
- noun a food rich in sugar
sweet.
- noun the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components
concoction.
- noun a food rich in sugar
- reconciliations2/5
reconciliation
- noun the reestablishing of cordial relations
rapprochement.
- noun getting two things to correspond
balancing.
- the reconciliation of his checkbook and the bank statement
- noun the reestablishing of cordial relations
- delineations2/5
delineation
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
picture; characterization; characterisation; word picture; depiction; word-painting.
- too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
- the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
- the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
- noun a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
depiction; line drawing; limning.
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
- magnifications2/5
magnification
- noun the act of expanding something in apparent size
- noun the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object
- noun the act of expanding something in apparent size
- liquidations2/5
liquidation
- noun termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities
settlement.
- noun the act of exterminating
extermination.
- noun termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities
- amplifications2/5
amplification
- noun addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
elaboration.
- a few remarks added in amplification and defense
- an elaboration of the sketch followed
- noun the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
gain.
- noun addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
- retractions2/5
retraction
- noun a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
recantation; abjuration.
- noun the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back
- the retraction of the landing gear
- retraction of the foreskin
- noun a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
- commotions2/5
commotion
- noun a disorderly outburst or tumult
to-do; disturbance; hurly burly; kerfuffle; disruption; hoo-ha; hoo-hah; flutter.
- they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused
- noun the act of making a noisy disturbance
din; tumult; ruckus; rumpus; ruction.
- noun a disorderly outburst or tumult
- polymerizations2/5
polymerization
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
polymerisation.
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
- vegetations2/5
vegetation
- noun all the plant life in a particular region or period
botany; flora.
- Pleistocene vegetation
- the flora of southern California
- the botany of China
- noun the process of growth in plants
- noun all the plant life in a particular region or period
- inundations2/5
inundation
- noun the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
flood; alluvion; deluge.
- plains fertilized by annual inundations
- noun an overwhelming number or amount
flood; torrent; deluge.
- a flood of requests
- a torrent of abuse
- noun the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
- conjugations2/5
conjugation
- noun the state of being joined together
colligation; conjunction; junction.
- noun the inflection of verbs
- noun the state of being joined together
- mortifications2/5
mortification
- noun strong feelings of embarrassment
humiliation; chagrin.
- noun the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
gangrene; necrosis; sphacelus.
- noun strong feelings of embarrassment
- quaternions2/5
quaternion
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
tetrad; quaternity; quadruplet; foursome; Little Joe; IV; four; quatern; quaternary; quartet; 4.
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
- gestations2/5
gestation
- noun the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans)
gestation period.
- noun the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
pregnancy; maternity.
- noun the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans)
- glaciations2/5
glaciation
- noun the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action
- Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe
- noun the process of covering the earth with glaciers or masses of ice
- noun the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action
- incubations2/5
incubation
- noun maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
- noun (pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear
- noun maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
- devastations2/5
devastation
- noun the state of being decayed or destroyed
desolation.
- noun the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed
- her departure left him in utter devastation
- noun the state of being decayed or destroyed
- reincarnations2/5
reincarnation
- noun embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form)
- his reincarnation as a lion
- noun a second or new birth
rebirth; renascence.
- noun embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form)
- proliferations2/5
proliferation
- noun growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
- noun a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)
- the proliferation of nuclear weapons
- noun growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
- eliminations2/5
elimination
- noun the act of removing or getting rid of something
riddance.
- noun the bodily process of discharging waste matter
excretion; excreting; voiding; evacuation.
- noun the act of removing or getting rid of something
- repulsions2/5
repulsion
- noun the force by which bodies repel one another
repulsive force.
- noun intense aversion
horror; revulsion; repugnance.
- noun the force by which bodies repel one another
- excisions2/5
excision
- noun the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage
cut; deletion.
- an editor's deletions frequently upset young authors
- both parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clause
- noun surgical removal of a body part or tissue
extirpation; ablation; cutting out.
- noun the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage
- incorporations2/5
incorporation
- noun consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body
- noun learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself
internalisation; internalization.
- noun consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body
- exploitations2/5
exploitation
- noun the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
development.
- the development of Alaskan resources
- the exploitation of copper deposits
- noun an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
using; victimisation; victimization.
- capitalistic exploitation of the working class
- paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization
- noun the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
- intermissions2/5
intermission
- noun the act of suspending activity temporarily
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
break; pause; suspension; interruption.
- noun the act of suspending activity temporarily
- augmentations2/5
augmentation
- noun the amount by which something increases
- noun the statement of a theme in notes of greater duration (usually twice the length of the original)
- noun the amount by which something increases
- corrugations2/5
corrugation
- noun a ridge on a corrugated surface
- noun the act of shaping into parallel ridges and grooves
- noun a ridge on a corrugated surface
- irrigations2/5
irrigation
- noun supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
- noun (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution
- noun supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
- falsifications2/5
falsification
- noun any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
disproof; refutation.
- noun a willful perversion of facts
misrepresentation.
- noun any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
- copulations2/5
copulation
- noun the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
congress; intercourse; sexual intercourse; sex act; sexual relation; carnal knowledge; sexual congress; relation; coitus; coition.
- noun the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
- inactions2/5
inaction
- noun the state of being inactive
inactivity; inactiveness.
- noun the state of being inactive
- vacillations2/5
vacillation
- noun indecision in speech or action
hesitation; wavering.
- noun changing location by moving back and forth
swinging; swing.
- noun indecision in speech or action
- infiltrations2/5
infiltration
- noun a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection)
- noun the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium
percolation.
- the percolation of rainwater through the soil
- the infiltration of seawater through the lava
- noun a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection)
- granulations2/5
granulation
- noun new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process
granulation tissue.
- noun the act of forming something into granules or grains
- the granulation of medicines
- noun new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process
- fluxions2/5
fluxion
- noun a flow or discharge
flux.
- noun a flow or discharge
- modernizations2/5
modernization
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
modernisation.
- the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process
- noun a modernized version (as of a play)
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
- transplantations2/5
transplantation
- noun an operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient)
organ transplant; transplant.
- he had a kidney transplant
- the long-term results of cardiac transplantation are now excellent
- a child had a multiple organ transplant two months ago
- noun the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location
transplanting; transplant.
- the transplant did not flower until the second year
- too frequent transplanting is not good for families
- she returned to Alabama because she could not bear transplantation
- noun an operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient)
- cultivations2/5
cultivation
- noun socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
- her cultivation was remarkable
- noun (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
- noun socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
- degenerations2/5
degeneration
- noun the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
devolution.
- noun the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
decadence; decadency; degeneracy.
- noun the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
- stratifications2/5
stratification
- noun the act or process or arranging persons into classes or social strata
- noun the condition of being arranged in social strata or classes within a group
social stratification.
- noun the act or process or arranging persons into classes or social strata
- intoxications2/5
intoxication
- noun the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
toxic condition; poisoning.
- noun a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
tipsiness; insobriety; drunkenness; inebriety; inebriation.
- noun the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
- coordinations2/5
coordination
- noun the skillful and effective interaction of movements
- noun the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation
- noun the skillful and effective interaction of movements
- insurrections2/5
insurrection
- noun organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
rising; uprising; revolt; rebellion.
- noun organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
- dissensions2/5
dissension
- noun disagreement among those expected to cooperate
discord.
- noun a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
dissonance; disagreement.
- noun disagreement among those expected to cooperate
- erections2/5
erection
- noun an erect penis
hard-on.
- noun a structure that has been erected
- noun an erect penis
- recitations2/5
recitation
- noun written matter that is recited from memory
- noun a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
reading; recital.
- the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems
- noun written matter that is recited from memory
- lotions2/5
lotion
- noun any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
- noun liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
application.
- a lotion for dry skin
- noun any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
- perversions2/5
perversion
- noun a curve that reverses the direction of something
- the tendrils of the plant exhibited perversion
- perversion also shows up in kinky telephone cords
- noun an aberrant sexual practice;
sexual perversion.
- noun a curve that reverses the direction of something
- abrasions2/5
abrasion
- noun an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
excoriation; scrape; scratch.
- noun erosion by friction
detrition; corrasion; attrition.
- noun an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
- frictions2/5
friction
- noun a state of conflict between persons
clash.
- noun the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
rubbing.
- noun a state of conflict between persons
- salutations2/5
salutation
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
salute.
- a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
- noun (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
greeting.
- noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
- confirmations2/5
confirmation
- noun additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
substantiation; verification; check.
- fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
- noun information that confirms or verifies
- noun additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
- informations2/5
information
- noun a message received and understood
info.
- noun knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
- noun a message received and understood
- resignations2/5
resignation
- noun acceptance of despair
surrender.
- noun the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)
- noun acceptance of despair
- hesitations2/5
hesitation
- noun indecision in speech or action
vacillation; wavering.
- noun a certain degree of unwillingness
hesitancy; reluctance; disinclination; indisposition.
- a reluctance to commit himself
- his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition
- after some hesitation he agreed
- noun indecision in speech or action
- carnations2/5
carnation
- noun Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
Dianthus caryophyllus; gillyflower; clove pink.
- noun a pink or reddish-pink color
- noun Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
- defections2/5
defection
- noun withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
desertion; abandonment.
- his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless
- noun the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
renunciation; apostasy.
- noun withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
- translocations2/5
translocation
- noun the transport of dissolved material within a plant
- noun (genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts
- translocations can result in serious congenital disorders
- noun the transport of dissolved material within a plant
- evictions2/5
eviction
- noun action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved
constructive eviction.
- noun the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law
legal ouster; dispossession.
- noun action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved
- expulsions2/5
expulsion
- noun the act of forcing out someone or something
riddance; ejection; exclusion.
- the ejection of troublemakers by the police
- the child's expulsion from school
- noun squeezing out by applying pressure
extrusion.
- an unexpected extrusion of toothpaste from the bottom of the tube
- the expulsion of pus from the pimple
- noun the act of forcing out someone or something
- categorizations2/5
categorization
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
categorisation; classification.
- noun the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
categorisation; sorting; classification.
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
- pronunciations2/5
pronunciation
- noun the manner in which someone utters a word
- they are always correcting my pronunciation
- noun the way a word or a language is customarily spoken
orthoepy.
- the pronunciation of Chinese is difficult for foreigners
- that is the correct pronunciation
- noun the manner in which someone utters a word
- cancellations2/5
cancellation
- noun the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
- noun the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void
- noun the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
- ablutions2/5
ablution
- noun the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
- noun the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
- ruminations2/5
rumination
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
contemplation; reflection; reflexion; musing; thoughtfulness.
- noun (of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
- ruminants have remarkable powers of rumination
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
- legislations2/5
legislation
- noun law enacted by a legislative body
statute law.
- noun the act of making or enacting laws
legislating; lawmaking.
- noun law enacted by a legislative body
- libations2/5
libation
- noun (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
- noun a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
- noun (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
- misinterpretations2/5
misinterpretation
- noun putting the wrong interpretation on
mistaking; misunderstanding.
- his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
- there was no mistaking her meaning
- noun putting the wrong interpretation on
- narrations2/5
narration
- noun a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
tale; story; narrative.
- his narrative was interesting
- Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children
- noun the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
recital; yarn.
- his narration was hesitant
- noun a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
- remissions2/5
remission
- noun an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
remittal; subsidence.
- his cancer is in remission
- noun a payment of money sent to a person in another place
remittance; remitment; remittal.
- noun an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
- confederations2/5
confederation
- noun the state of being allied or confederated
alliance.
- noun a union of political organizations
confederacy; federation.
- noun the state of being allied or confederated
- instantiations2/5
instantiation
- noun a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it
- how many instantiations were found?
- noun a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it
- reflexions2/5
reflexion
- noun the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
reflection.
- noun expression without words
expression; reflection; manifestation.
- tears are an expression of grief
- the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
- noun the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
- evocations2/5
evocation
- noun imaginative re-creation
- noun calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
summoning.
- noun imaginative re-creation
- agglomerations2/5
agglomeration
- noun a jumbled collection or mass
- noun the act of collecting in a mass; the act of agglomerating
- noun a jumbled collection or mass
- desertions2/5
desertion
- noun withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
abandonment; defection.
- his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless
- noun the act of giving something up
abandonment; forsaking.
- noun withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
- redemptions2/5
redemption
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
salvation.
- noun repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
- aversions2/5
aversion
- noun a feeling of intense dislike
distaste; antipathy.
- noun the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
averting.
- averting her gaze meant that she was angry
- noun a feeling of intense dislike
- volitions2/5
volition
- noun the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
will.
- the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith
- noun the act of making a choice
willing.
- followed my father of my own volition
- noun the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
- arbitrations2/5
arbitration
- noun (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
- noun the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment
arbitrament; arbitrement.
- they submitted their disagreement to arbitration
- noun (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
- exhalations2/5
exhalation
- noun exhaled breath
halitus.
- noun the act of expelling air from the lungs
breathing out; expiration.
- noun exhaled breath
- continuations2/5
continuation
- noun the act of continuing an activity without interruption
continuance.
- noun a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
sequel.
- noun the act of continuing an activity without interruption
- penetrations2/5
penetration
- noun an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
incursion.
- noun clear or deep perception of a situation
insight.
- noun an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
- demarcations2/5
demarcation
- noun the boundary of a specific area
limit; demarcation line.
- noun a conceptual separation or distinction
line; dividing line; contrast.
- there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
- noun the boundary of a specific area
- disjunctions2/5
disjunction
- noun state of being disconnected
disconnection; disconnectedness; disjuncture.
- noun the act of breaking a connection
disconnection.
- noun state of being disconnected
- communions2/5
communion
- noun the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
manduction; Holy Communion; sacramental manduction.
- the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation
- noun sharing thoughts and feelings
sharing.
- noun the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
- inoculations2/5
inoculation
- noun taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
vaccination.
- noun taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
- benefactions2/5
benefaction
- noun a contribution of money or assistance
- noun an act intending or showing kindness and good will
benevolence.
- noun a contribution of money or assistance
- oblations2/5
oblation
- noun the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
offering.
- oblations for aid to the poor
- noun the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist
religious offering.
- noun the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
- intonations2/5
intonation
- noun rise and fall of the voice pitch
modulation; pitch contour.
- noun singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
- noun rise and fall of the voice pitch
- gyrations2/5
gyration
- noun a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
rotation; revolution.
- the plane made three rotations before it crashed
- the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year
- noun the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
whirling.
- noun a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
- ordinations2/5
ordination
- noun the status of being ordained to a sacred office
- noun logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
ordering; order.
- we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation
- noun the status of being ordained to a sacred office
- demolitions2/5
demolition
- noun an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
wipeout; destruction.
- noun the act of demolishing
- noun an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
- adjudications2/5
adjudication
- noun the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented
- noun the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented
- centurions2/5
centurion
- noun (ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers
- noun (ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers
- verifications2/5
verification
- noun additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
confirmation; substantiation; check.
- fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
- noun (law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement
- noun additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
- laminations2/5
lamination
- noun a layered structure
- noun bonding thin sheets together
- noun a layered structure
- contraptions2/5
contraption
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
gismo; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; contrivance; gizmo.
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
- subtractions2/5
subtraction
- noun an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
minus.
- the subtraction of three from four leaves one
- four minus three equals one
- noun the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)
deduction.
- he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks
- noun an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
- ejaculations2/5
ejaculation
- noun an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
interjection.
- noun the discharge of semen in males
- noun an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
- miscalculations2/5
miscalculation
- noun a mistake in calculating
misreckoning; misestimation.
- noun a mistake in calculating
- fascinations2/5
fascination
- noun the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
captivation.
- noun a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
enchantment; enthrallment; captivation.
- noun the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
- idealizations2/5
idealization
- noun a portrayal of something as ideal
idealisation; glorification.
- the idealization of rural life was very misleading
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
idealisation.
- noun a portrayal of something as ideal
- interceptions2/5
interception
- noun the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving
- he resorted to the interception of his daughter's letters
- he claimed that the interception of one missile by another would be impossible
- noun (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
- noun the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving
- explications2/5
explication
- noun the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.
- noun a detailed explanation of the meaning of something
- noun the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.
- attestations2/5
attestation
- noun the action of bearing witness
- noun the evidence by which something is attested
- noun the action of bearing witness
- detonations2/5
detonation
- noun a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
explosion; blowup.
- noun the act of detonating an explosive
- noun a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
- summations2/5
summation
- noun a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
summing up; rundown.
- noun (physiology) the process whereby multiple stimuli can produce a response (in a muscle or nerve or other part) that one stimulus alone does not produce
- noun a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
- conceptualisations2/5
conceptualisation
- noun an elaborated concept
conceptualization; conceptuality.
- noun inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
conceptualization; formulation.
- noun an elaborated concept
- excretions2/5
excretion
- noun the bodily process of discharging waste matter
elimination; excreting; voiding; evacuation.
- noun waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
excrement; body waste; excretory product; excreta.
- noun the bodily process of discharging waste matter
- peregrinations2/5
peregrination
- noun traveling or wandering around
- noun traveling or wandering around
- derogations2/5
derogation
- noun a communication that belittles somebody or something
depreciation; disparagement.
- noun (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
- any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed
- noun a communication that belittles somebody or something
- cremations2/5
cremation
- noun the incineration of a dead body
- noun the incineration of a dead body
- conflagrations2/5
conflagration
- noun a very intense and uncontrolled fire
inferno.
- noun a very intense and uncontrolled fire
- stanchions2/5
stanchion
- noun any vertical post or rod used as a support
- noun any vertical post or rod used as a support
- refractions2/5
refraction
- noun the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
- noun the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
deflexion; deflection.
- noun the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
- verbalizations2/5
verbalization
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
verbalisation.
- noun the activity of expressing something in words
verbalisation.
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
- capitulations2/5
capitulation
- noun a document containing the terms of surrender
- noun a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic
- noun a document containing the terms of surrender
- navigations2/5
navigation
- noun the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
pilotage; piloting.
- noun ship traffic
- the channel will be open to navigation as soon as the ice melts
- noun the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
- extrusions2/5
extrusion
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
protrusion; bulge; gibbousness; hump; prominence; bump; swelling; excrescence; jut; gibbosity; protuberance.
- the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge
- the hump of a camel
- he stood on the rocky prominence
- the occipital protuberance was well developed
- the bony excrescence between its horns
- noun squeezing out by applying pressure
expulsion.
- an unexpected extrusion of toothpaste from the bottom of the tube
- the expulsion of pus from the pimple
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
- retentions2/5
retention
- noun the act of retaining something
keeping; holding.
- noun the power of retaining and recalling past experience
retentivity; retentiveness; memory.
- he had a good memory when he was younger
- noun the act of retaining something
- cessions2/5
cession
- noun the act of ceding
ceding.
- noun the act of ceding
- disconnections2/5
disconnection
- noun state of being disconnected
disjunction; disconnectedness; disjuncture.
- noun an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding)
disconnect; gulf.
- he felt a gulf between himself and his former friends
- there is a vast disconnect between public opinion and federal policy
- noun state of being disconnected
- litigations2/5
litigation
- noun a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
judicial proceeding.
- noun a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
- consumptions2/5
consumption
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
intake; ingestion; uptake.
- noun involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
white plague; phthisis; pulmonary tuberculosis; wasting disease.
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
- intensions2/5
intension
- noun what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
connotation.
- noun what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
- segmentations2/5
segmentation
- noun (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum
cleavage.
- noun the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
division; partitioning; sectionalization; partition; sectionalisation.
- noun (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum
- animadversions2/5
animadversion
- noun harsh criticism or disapproval
censure.
- noun harsh criticism or disapproval
- authorisations2/5
authorisation
- noun a document giving an official instruction or command
authorization; mandate.
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions
potency; authority; say-so; dominance; authorization.
- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
- noun a document giving an official instruction or command
- misapprehensions2/5
misapprehension
- noun an understanding of something that is not correct
misunderstanding; mistake.
- he wasn't going to admit his mistake
- make no mistake about his intentions
- there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister
- noun an understanding of something that is not correct
- localizations2/5
localization
- noun a determination of the place where something is
localisation; fix; locating; location.
- he got a good fix on the target
- noun (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
localization of function; localization principle; localisation of function; localisation; localisation principle.
- noun a determination of the place where something is
- hybridizations2/5
hybridization
- noun (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
cross; crossbreeding; crossing; hybridizing; hybridisation; interbreeding.
- noun (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
- resurrections2/5
resurrection
- noun (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
Resurrection of Christ; Christ's Resurrection.
- noun a revival from inactivity and disuse
- it produced a resurrection of hope
- noun (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
- ejections2/5
ejection
- noun the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
expulsion; forcing out; projection.
- noun the act of forcing out someone or something
expulsion; riddance; exclusion.
- the ejection of troublemakers by the police
- the child's expulsion from school
- noun the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
- assignations2/5
assignation
- noun a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)
tryst.
- noun the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
allocation; parceling; apportionment; apportioning; allotment; parcelling.
- the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state
- noun a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)
- convocations2/5
convocation
- noun a group gathered in response to a summons
- noun the act of convoking
calling together.
- noun a group gathered in response to a summons
- postpositions2/5
postposition
- noun (linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element after another (as placing a modifier after the word that it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix after the base to which it is attached)
- noun (linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element after another (as placing a modifier after the word that it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix after the base to which it is attached)
- delimitations2/5
delimitation
- noun a line that indicates a boundary
border; borderline; boundary line; mete.
- noun a line that indicates a boundary
- superpositions2/5
superposition
- noun (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
- noun (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
superposition principle; principle of superposition.
- noun (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
- execrations2/5
execration
- noun hate coupled with disgust
odium; abhorrence; abomination; detestation; loathing.
- noun an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
condemnation; curse.
- noun hate coupled with disgust
- triangulations2/5
triangulation
- noun a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points a known distance apart; useful in navigation
- noun a method of surveying; the area is divided into triangles and the length of one side and its angles with the other two are measured, then the lengths of the other sides can be calculated
- noun a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points a known distance apart; useful in navigation
- categorisations2/5
categorisation
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
categorization; classification.
- noun the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
categorization; sorting; classification.
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
- ammunitions2/5
ammunition
- noun projectiles to be fired from a gun
ammo.
- noun any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction
- noun projectiles to be fired from a gun
- suppressions2/5
suppression
- noun the failure to develop some part or organ
- noun the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation
curtailment.
- a suppression of the newspaper
- noun the failure to develop some part or organ
- dilations2/5
dilation
- noun a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic
- noun the act of expanding an aperture
dilatation.
- the dilation of the pupil of the eye
- noun a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic
- ingestions2/5
ingestion
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
intake; uptake; consumption.
- noun the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
- renditions2/5
rendition
- noun a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
rendering.
- they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert
- noun an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
interpretation; interpreting; rendering.
- the edict was subject to many interpretations
- he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables
- often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning
- noun a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
- perforations2/5
perforation
- noun a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
- noun a hole made in something
- a perforation of the eardrum
- noun a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
- exactions2/5
exaction
- noun act of demanding or levying by force or authority
- exaction of tribute
- exaction of various dues and fees
- noun act of demanding or levying by force or authority
- consolations2/5
consolation
- noun the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
solacement; solace.
- second place was no consolation to him
- noun the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
comfort; solace.
- his presence was a consolation to her
- noun the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
- visualizations2/5
visualization
- noun a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
visualisation; visual image.
- noun a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
- requisitions2/5
requisition
- noun the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
- noun an official form on which a request in made
requisition form.
- first you have to fill out the requisition
- noun the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
- improvisations2/5
improvisation
- noun a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
- noun an unplanned expedient
temporary expedient.
- noun a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
- dissections2/5
dissection
- noun cutting so as to separate into pieces
- noun a minute and critical analysis
- noun cutting so as to separate into pieces
- impositions2/5
imposition
- noun the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
infliction.
- noun an uncalled-for burden
- he listened but resented the imposition
- noun the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
- dispensations2/5
dispensation
- noun an exemption from some rule or obligation
- noun a share that has been dispensed or distributed
- noun an exemption from some rule or obligation
- predilections2/5
predilection
- noun a predisposition in favor of something
preference; orientation.
- a predilection for expensive cars
- his sexual preferences
- showed a Marxist orientation
- noun a strong liking
taste; penchant; preference.
- my own preference is for good literature
- the Irish have a penchant for blarney
- noun a predisposition in favor of something
- stallions2/5
stallion
- noun uncastrated adult male horse
entire.
- noun uncastrated adult male horse
- trillions2/5
trillion
- noun a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
billion; million; jillion; gazillion; zillion.
- there were millions of flies
- noun the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros
one million million million.
- in England they call a quintillion a trillion
- noun a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
- supplications2/5
supplication
- noun a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
invocation.
- noun a humble request for help from someone in authority
plea.
- noun a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
- digressions2/5
digression
- noun a message that departs from the main subject
divagation; aside; excursus; parenthesis.
- noun a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
deviation; deflexion; deflection; diversion; divagation.
- a diversion from the main highway
- a digression into irrelevant details
- a deflection from his goal
- noun a message that departs from the main subject
- sions2/5
sion
- noun originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
Zion.
- the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'
- noun Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
Israel; State of Israel; Zion; Yisrael.
- noun originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
- duplications2/5
duplication
- noun a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
duplicate.
- he made a duplicate for the files
- noun the act of copying or making a duplicate (or duplicates) of something
gemination.
- this kind of duplication is wasteful
- noun a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
- mediations2/5
mediation
- noun a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
- noun the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement
intermediation.
- noun a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
- negations2/5
negation
- noun a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement
- noun the speech act of negating
- noun a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement
- commemorations2/5
commemoration
- noun a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
memorialisation; memorialization.
- noun a recognition of meritorious service
remembrance; memorial.
- noun a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
- contusions2/5
contusion
- noun an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
bruise.
- noun the action of bruising
- the bruise resulted from a contusion
- noun an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
- bifurcations2/5
bifurcation
- noun a bifurcating branch (one or both of them)
- noun the place where something divides into two branches
- noun a bifurcating branch (one or both of them)
- juxtapositions2/5
juxtaposition
- noun the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
apposition; collocation.
- it is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors
- noun a side-by-side position
- noun the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
- disputations2/5
disputation
- noun the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
public debate; debate.
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; argument; controversy; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
- noun the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
- tabulations2/5
tabulation
- noun information set out in tabular form
tabular matter.
- noun the act of putting into tabular form
- the tabulation of the results
- noun information set out in tabular form
- seductions2/5
seduction
- noun enticing someone astray from right behavior
- noun an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone
conquest.
- noun enticing someone astray from right behavior
- resections2/5
resection
- noun surgical removal of part of a structure or organ
- noun surgical removal of part of a structure or organ
- collocations2/5
collocation
- noun a grouping of words in a sentence
- noun the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
juxtaposition; apposition.
- it is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors
- noun a grouping of words in a sentence
- dandelions2/5
dandelion
- noun any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
blowball.
- noun any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
- refutations2/5
refutation
- noun the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
defense; defence.
- his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive
- in defense he said the other man started it
- noun any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
falsification; disproof.
- noun the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
- proscriptions2/5
proscription
- noun a decree that prohibits something
ban; prohibition.
- noun rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
banishment.
- noun a decree that prohibits something
- ascriptions2/5
ascription
- noun assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
attribution.
- the attribution of language to birds
- the ascription to me of honors I had not earned
- noun assigning to a cause or source
attribution.
- the attribution of lighting to an expression of God's wrath
- he questioned the attribution of the painting to Picasso
- noun assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
- premonitions2/5
premonition
- noun a feeling of evil to come
foreboding; boding; presentiment.
- a steadily escalating sense of foreboding
- the lawyer had a presentiment that the judge would dismiss the case
- noun an early warning about a future event
forewarning.
- noun a feeling of evil to come
- detections2/5
detection
- noun the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
sensing.
- early detection can often lead to a cure
- noun the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
espial; spying; catching; spotting.
- noun the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
- imprecations2/5
imprecation
- noun the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
malediction.
- he suffered the imprecations of the mob
- noun a slanderous accusation
- noun the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
- infarctions2/5
infarction
- noun localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
infarct.
- noun localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
- commendations2/5
commendation
- noun an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
citation.
- noun a message expressing a favorable opinion
approval.
- words of approval seldom passed his lips
- noun an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
- avocations2/5
avocation
- noun an auxiliary activity
sideline; spare-time activity; by-line; pursuit; hobby.
- noun an auxiliary activity
- enumerations2/5
enumeration
- noun a numbered list
numbering.
- noun the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
count; counting; tally; reckoning; numeration.
- the counting continued for several hours
- noun a numbered list
- repressions2/5
repression
- noun a state of forcible subjugation
- the long repression of Christian sects
- noun (psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
- noun a state of forcible subjugation
- contemplations2/5
contemplation
- noun a long and thoughtful observation
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
reflection; reflexion; rumination; musing; thoughtfulness.
- noun a long and thoughtful observation
- imputations2/5
imputation
- noun a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)
- he denied the imputation
- noun the attribution to a source or cause
- the imputation that my success was due to nepotism meant that I was not taken seriously
- noun a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)
- ratifications2/5
ratification
- noun making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it
confirmation.
- the ratification of the treaty
- confirmation of the appointment
- noun making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it
- flirtations2/5
flirtation
- noun playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
coquetry; dalliance; flirting; flirt; toying.
- noun playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
- abstentions2/5
abstention
- noun the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
abstinence.
- noun the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
- scions2/5
scion
- noun a descendent or heir
- a scion of royal stock
- noun a descendent or heir
- usurpations2/5
usurpation
- noun entry to another's property without right or permission
violation; trespass; encroachment; intrusion.
- noun wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
- a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation
- noun entry to another's property without right or permission
- confiscations2/5
confiscation
- noun seizure by the government
arrogation.
- noun seizure by the government
- contestations2/5
contestation
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contention; arguing; tilt; argument; controversy; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- predications2/5
predication
- noun (logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument
postulation.
- noun (logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument
- legations2/5
legation
- noun the post or office of legate
legateship.
- noun a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister
foreign mission.
- noun the post or office of legate
- validations2/5
validation
- noun the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
substantiation; proof.
- noun the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof
establishment.
- noun the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
- titrations2/5
titration
- noun a measured amount of a solution of unknown concentration is added to a known volume of a second solution until the reaction between them is just complete; the concentration of the unknown solution (the titer) can then be calculated
- noun a measured amount of a solution of unknown concentration is added to a known volume of a second solution until the reaction between them is just complete; the concentration of the unknown solution (the titer) can then be calculated
- intercessions2/5
intercession
- noun a prayer to God on behalf of another person
- noun the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
intervention.
- it occurs without human intervention
- noun a prayer to God on behalf of another person
- disquisitions2/5
disquisition
- noun an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion
- noun an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion
- locutions2/5
locution
- noun a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
saying; expression.
- pardon the expression
- noun a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
- inquisitions2/5
inquisition
- noun a former tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church (1232-1820) created to discover and suppress heresy
- noun a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)
- noun a former tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church (1232-1820) created to discover and suppress heresy
- concussions2/5
concussion
- noun injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
- noun any violent blow
- noun injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
- prognostications2/5
prognostication
- noun a sign of something about to happen
omen; prognostic; prodigy; presage; portent.
- he looked for an omen before going into battle
- noun a statement made about the future
forecasting; prediction; foretelling.
- noun a sign of something about to happen
- reinterpretations2/5
reinterpretation
- noun a new or different meaning
- noun a new or different interpretation
- noun a new or different meaning
- annexations2/5
annexation
- noun incorporation by joining or uniting
appropriation.
- noun the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation
- the French annexation of Madagascar as a colony in 1896
- a protectorate has frequently been a first step to annexation
- noun incorporation by joining or uniting
- dissatisfactions2/5
dissatisfaction
- noun the feeling of being displeased and discontent
- he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received
- noun the feeling of being displeased and discontent
- impersonations2/5
impersonation
- noun a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
caricature; imitation.
- noun pretending to be another person
imposture.
- noun a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
- subventions2/5
subvention
- noun grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution
- noun the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort
- noun grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution
- deputations2/5
deputation
- noun a group of representatives or delegates
delegation; commission; delegacy; mission.
- noun authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
delegation; delegating; relegating; relegation.
- noun a group of representatives or delegates
- inhalations2/5
inhalation
- noun the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
aspiration; intake; breathing in; inspiration.
- noun a medication to be taken by inhaling it
inhalant.
- noun the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
- denotations2/5
denotation
- noun the act of indicating or pointing out by name
indication.
- noun the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
extension; reference.
- the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos
- noun the act of indicating or pointing out by name
- gesticulations2/5
gesticulation
- noun a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion
- noun a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion
- characterisations2/5
characterisation
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
picture; delineation; characterization; word picture; depiction; word-painting.
- too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
- the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
- the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
- noun the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
characterization.
- the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd
- noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
- dramatizations2/5
dramatization
- noun conversion into dramatic form
dramatisation.
- the play was a dramatization of a short story
- noun a dramatic representation
dramatisation.
- noun conversion into dramatic form
- orchestrations2/5
orchestration
- noun an arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band
- noun the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments
instrumentation.
- noun an arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band
- mullions2/5
mullion
- noun a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
- noun a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
- extortions2/5
extortion
- noun an exorbitant charge
- noun unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
- the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty
- noun an exorbitant charge
- tractions2/5
traction
- noun the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
grip; adhesive friction.
- noun (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing
- his leg was in traction for several days
- noun the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
- redefinitions2/5
redefinition
- noun the act of giving a new definition
- words like `conservative' require periodic redefinition
- she provided a redefinition of his duties
- noun the act of giving a new definition
- coronations2/5
coronation
- noun the ceremony of installing a new monarch
enthronization; investiture; enthronement; enthronisation.
- noun the ceremony of installing a new monarch
- codifications2/5
codification
- noun the act of codifying; arranging in a systematic order
- noun a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
code.
- noun the act of codifying; arranging in a systematic order
- victimizations2/5
victimization
- noun adversity resulting from being made a victim
- his victimization infuriated him
- noun an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
exploitation; using; victimisation.
- capitalistic exploitation of the working class
- paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization
- noun adversity resulting from being made a victim
- redistributions2/5
redistribution
- noun distributing again
- the revolution resulted in a redistribution of wealth
- noun distributing again
- bunions2/5
bunion
- noun a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe
- noun a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe
- maledictions2/5
malediction
- noun the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
imprecation.
- he suffered the imprecations of the mob
- noun the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
- cogitations2/5
cogitation
- noun a carefully considered thought about something
- his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook
- noun attentive consideration and meditation
study.
- after much cogitation he rejected the offer
- noun a carefully considered thought about something
- circumlocutions2/5
circumlocution
- noun a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
periphrasis; ambage.
- noun an indirect way of expressing something
indirect expression.
- noun a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
- revaluations2/5
revaluation
- noun a new appraisal or evaluation
review; reappraisal; reassessment.
- noun a new appraisal or evaluation
- elucidations2/5
elucidation
- noun an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on
- noun an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
illumination; clarification.
- the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook
- noun an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on
- recriminations2/5
recrimination
- noun mutual accusations
- noun mutual accusations
- insinuations2/5
insinuation
- noun an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
innuendo.
- noun the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
ingratiation.
- she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor
- noun an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
- indiscretions2/5
indiscretion
- noun the trait of being injudicious
injudiciousness.
- noun a petty misdeed
peccadillo.
- noun the trait of being injudicious
- appellations2/5
appellation
- noun identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
appellative; designation; denomination.
- noun identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
- acclamations2/5
acclamation
- noun enthusiastic approval
plaudits; eclat; acclaim; plaudit.
- the book met with modest acclaim
- he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
- they gave him more eclat than he really deserved
- noun enthusiastic approval
- aspersions2/5
aspersion
- noun a disparaging remark
slur.
- in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion
- it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility
- noun an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
defamation; calumny; denigration; slander.
- noun a disparaging remark
- benedictions2/5
benediction
- noun the act of praying for divine protection
blessing.
- noun a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
blessing.
- noun the act of praying for divine protection
- substations2/5
substation
- noun a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network
- noun a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network
- affectations2/5
affectation
- noun a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
pose; mannerism; affectedness.
- noun a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
- altercations2/5
altercation
- noun noisy quarrel
affray; fracas.
- noun noisy quarrel
- declamations2/5
declamation
- noun vehement oratory
- noun recitation of a speech from memory with studied gestures and intonation as an exercise in elocution or rhetoric
- noun vehement oratory
- fasciculations2/5
fasciculation
- noun muscular twitching of contiguous groups of muscle fibers
- noun muscular twitching of contiguous groups of muscle fibers
- expropriations2/5
expropriation
- noun taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority)
- noun taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority)
- conurbations2/5
conurbation
- noun an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
sprawl; urban sprawl.
- noun an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
- herniations2/5
herniation
- noun rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
hernia.
- noun rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
- divinations2/5
divination
- noun successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
- noun a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
prophecy.
- noun successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
- precisions2/5
precision
- noun the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
preciseness.
- he handled it with the preciseness of an automaton
- note the meticulous precision of his measurements
- noun the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
- experimentations2/5
experimentation
- noun the testing of an idea
experiment.
- it was an experiment in living
- not all experimentation is done in laboratories
- noun the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
experiment.
- noun the testing of an idea
- scallions2/5
scallion
- noun plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum
Allium porrum; leek.
- noun a young onion before the bulb has enlarged; eaten in salads
green onion; spring onion.
- noun plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum
- ovations2/5
ovation
- noun enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
standing ovation.
- noun enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
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- subregions2/5
subregions
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- counterions2/5
- retransmissions2/5
retransmissions
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- customizations2/5
- reformulations2/5
reformulations
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- recensions2/5
recension
The act of reviewing or revising; review; examination; enumeration. Barrow.
- parameterizations2/5
parameterizations
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- reconfigurations2/5
- intercorrelations2/5
intercorrelations
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- nominalizations2/5
- renegotiations2/5
renegotiations
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- obscurations2/5
obscuration
The act or operation of obscuring; the state of being obscured; Sir J. Herschel.as, the .obscuration of the moon in an eclipse
- lections2/5
lection
(Eccl.) A lesson or selection, esp. of Scripture, read in divine service.
- ionizations1/5
ionization
- noun the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge)
ionisation.
- the ionization of a gas
- noun the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas
ionisation.
- noun the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge)
- diffusions1/5
diffusion
- noun (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
- noun the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
- noun (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
- inflations1/5
inflation
- noun a general and progressive increase in prices
rising prices.
- in inflation everything gets more valuable except money
- noun (cosmology) a brief exponential expansion of the universe (faster than the speed of light) postulated to have occurred shortly after the big bang
- noun a general and progressive increase in prices
- precipitations1/5
precipitation
- noun the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
- the storm brought several inches of precipitation
- noun the process of forming a chemical precipitate
- noun the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
- alienations1/5
alienation
- noun the feeling of being alienated from other people
estrangement; disaffection.
- noun separation resulting from hostility
estrangement.
- noun the feeling of being alienated from other people
- avulsions1/5
avulsion
- noun an abrupt change in the course of a stream that forms the boundary between two parcels of land resulting in the loss of part of the land of one landowner and a consequent increase in the land of another
- noun a forcible tearing or surgical separation of one body part from another
- noun an abrupt change in the course of a stream that forms the boundary between two parcels of land resulting in the loss of part of the land of one landowner and a consequent increase in the land of another
- serrations1/5
serration
- noun the condition of being serrated
- the serrations of a city skyline
- noun a row of notches
- the pliers had serrations to improve the grip
- noun the condition of being serrated
- depolarizations1/5
depolarization
- noun a loss of polarity or polarization
depolarisation.
- noun a loss of polarity or polarization
- mystifications1/5
mystification
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
puzzlement; bemusement; bewilderment; befuddlement; bafflement; obfuscation.
- noun something designed to mystify or bewilder
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
- scintillations1/5
scintillation
- noun (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
- noun a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
sparkling; twinkle.
- noun (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
- discolorations1/5
discoloration
- noun a soiled or discolored appearance
discolouration; stain.
- the wine left a dark stain
- noun the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded
discolouration.
- noun a soiled or discolored appearance
- ventilations1/5
ventilation
- noun the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
airing.
- noun a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air
ventilating system; ventilation system.
- she was continually adjusting the ventilation
- noun the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
- distillations1/5
distillation
- noun the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors
distillment.
- noun a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling
distillate.
- noun the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors
- expirations1/5
expiration
- noun a coming to an end of a contract period
termination; expiry.
- the expiry of his driver's license
- noun euphemistic expressions for death
loss; departure; going; exit; release; passing.
- thousands mourned his passing
- noun a coming to an end of a contract period
- disintegrations1/5
disintegration
- noun in a decomposed state
decomposition.
- noun a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system
- a disintegration of personality
- noun in a decomposed state
- irradiations1/5
irradiation
- noun the condition of being exposed to radiation
- noun a column of light (as from a beacon)
shaft; ray of light; shaft of light; beam; beam of light; light beam; ray.
- noun the condition of being exposed to radiation
- privatisations1/5
privatisation
- noun changing something from state to private ownership or control
privatization; denationalization; denationalisation.
- noun changing something from state to private ownership or control
- mobilisations1/5
mobilisation
- noun act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
mobilization.
- mobilization of the country's economic resources
- noun act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
militarisation; militarization; mobilization.
- noun act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
- materializations1/5
materialization
- noun the process of coming into being; becoming reality
materialisation.
- the materialization of her dream
- noun an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)
materialisation; manifestation.
- noun the process of coming into being; becoming reality
- declinations1/5
declination
- noun a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
decline.
- noun a downward slope or bend
decline; descent; declivity; downslope; fall; declension.
- noun a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
- demotions1/5
demotion
- noun act of lowering in rank or position
- noun act of lowering in rank or position
- ignitions1/5
ignition
- noun the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
- noun the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
ignition system.
- noun the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
- assimilations1/5
assimilation
- noun the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family
- noun the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
absorption.
- noun the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family
- nationalizations1/5
nationalization
- noun the action of forming or becoming a nation
nationalisation.
- noun the action of rendering national in character
nationalisation.
- noun the action of forming or becoming a nation
- objectifications1/5
objectification
- noun the act of representing an abstraction as a physical thing
- noun a concrete representation of an abstract idea or principle
- noun the act of representing an abstraction as a physical thing
- colorations1/5
coloration
- noun the timbre of a musical sound
color; colouration; colour.
- the recording fails to capture the true color of the original music
- noun appearance with regard to color
colouration.
- her healthy coloration
- noun the timbre of a musical sound
- rationalisations1/5
rationalisation
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
rationalization.
- noun the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
rationalization.
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
- mitigations1/5
mitigation
- noun to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
extenuation; palliation.
- noun a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
extenuation.
- noun to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
- insulations1/5
insulation
- noun the state of being isolated or detached
insularism; detachment; insularity.
- the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel
- noun a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
insulant; insulating material.
- noun the state of being isolated or detached
- liberations1/5
liberation
- noun the act of liberating someone or something
release; freeing.
- noun the attempt to achieve equal rights or status
- she worked for women's liberation
- noun the act of liberating someone or something
- magnetizations1/5
magnetization
- noun the extent or degree to which something is magnetized
magnetisation.
- noun the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently)
magnetisation; magnetic induction.
- noun the extent or degree to which something is magnetized
- legitimations1/5
legitimation
- noun the act of rendering a person legitimate
- he has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king
- his parents' subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation
- noun the act of making lawful
legalization; legalisation.
- noun the act of rendering a person legitimate
- reorientations1/5
reorientation
- noun a fresh orientation; a changed set of attitudes and beliefs
- noun the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented
change of direction.
- noun a fresh orientation; a changed set of attitudes and beliefs
- commutations1/5
commutation
- noun the travel of a commuter
commuting.
- noun a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one
- noun the travel of a commuter
- liberalizations1/5
liberalization
- noun the act of making less strict
liberalisation; relaxation.
- noun the act of making less strict
- reifications1/5
reification
- noun regarding something abstract as a material thing
hypostatisation; hypostatization.
- noun representing a human being as a physical thing deprived of personal qualities or individuality
depersonalization; depersonalisation.
- according to Marx, treating labor as a commodity exemplified the reification of the individual
- noun regarding something abstract as a material thing
- involutions1/5
involution
- noun reduction in size of an organ or part (as in the return of the uterus to normal size after childbirth)
- noun a long and intricate and complicated grammatical construction
- noun reduction in size of an organ or part (as in the return of the uterus to normal size after childbirth)
- deteriorations1/5
deterioration
- noun a symptom of reduced quality or strength
impairment.
- noun process of changing to an inferior state
declension; worsening; decline in quality.
- noun a symptom of reduced quality or strength
- adulterations1/5
adulteration
- noun being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
debasement.
- noun the act of adulterating (especially the illicit substitution of one substance for another)
- noun being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
- reclamations1/5
reclamation
- noun the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
rehabilitation; renewal.
- noun rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course
reformation.
- the reclamation of delinquent children
- noun the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
- restitutions1/5
restitution
- noun a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
indemnification; amends; redress; damages; indemnity.
- noun the act of restoring something to its original state
- noun a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
- unifications1/5
unification
- noun an occurrence that involves the production of a union
merger; fusion.
- noun the state of being joined or united or linked
union.
- there is strength in union
- noun an occurrence that involves the production of a union
- synchronizations1/5
synchronization
- noun the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
synchronisation; synchronicity; synchronizing; synchronism; synchroneity; synchrony.
- the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves
- noun an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison
synchronising; synchronisation; synchronizing.
- noun the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
- transfigurations1/5
transfiguration
- noun (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
Transfiguration Day; August 6.
- noun (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus
Transfiguration of Jesus.
- noun (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
- ornamentations1/5
ornamentation
- noun the state of being ornamented
- noun something used to beautify
decoration; ornament.
- noun the state of being ornamented
- innervations1/5
innervation
- noun the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
excitation; irritation.
- noun the distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region
- noun the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
- naturalizations1/5
naturalization
- noun the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
naturalisation.
- noun the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
naturalisation.
- noun the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
- ameliorations1/5
amelioration
- noun the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
melioration; betterment.
- noun the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
- sublimations1/5
sublimation
- noun (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
- noun (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
- noun (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
- normalizations1/5
normalization
- noun the imposition of standards or regulations
normalisation; standardisation; standardization.
- a committee was appointed to recommend terminological standardization
- noun the imposition of standards or regulations
- rectifications1/5
rectification
- noun (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation
- noun the conversion of alternating current to direct current
- noun (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation
- encapsulations1/5
encapsulation
- noun the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule)
- the encapsulation of tendons in membranous sheaths
- noun the process of enclosing (as in a capsule)
- noun the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule)
- inseminations1/5
insemination
- noun the act of sowing (of seeds in the ground or, figuratively, of germs in the body or ideas in the mind, etc.)
- noun the introduction of semen into the genital tract of a female
- noun the act of sowing (of seeds in the ground or, figuratively, of germs in the body or ideas in the mind, etc.)
- polarisations1/5
polarisation
- noun the condition of having or giving polarity
polarization.
- noun the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
polarization.
- noun the condition of having or giving polarity
- obfuscations1/5
obfuscation
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
puzzlement; bemusement; mystification; bewilderment; befuddlement; bafflement.
- noun the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered
mystification.
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
- rarefactions1/5
rarefaction
- noun a decrease in the density of something
- a sound wave causes periodic rarefactions in its medium
- noun a decrease in the density of something
- fertilizations1/5
fertilization
- noun creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
impregnation; fecundation; fertilisation.
- noun making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
dressing; fecundation; fertilisation.
- noun creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
- emancipations1/5
emancipation
- noun freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
- noun freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
- impactions1/5
impaction
- noun the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed
- noun a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon
- noun the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed
- diversifications1/5
diversification
- noun the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
variegation.
- my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments
- he limited his losses by diversification of his product line
- noun the condition of being varied; every day it is the same"
- that restaurant's menu lacks diversification
- noun the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
- absolutions1/5
absolution
- noun the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
- noun the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
remittal; remission of sin; remission.
- noun the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
- stabilizations1/5
stabilization
- noun the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable
stabilisation.
- he worked for price stabilization for farm products
- wage stabilization is necessary for industrial peace
- stabilization means that the product can be handled under atmospheric conditions
- noun the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn
stabilisation.
- noun the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable
- exonerations1/5
exoneration
- noun the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation
- noun the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
vindication.
- friends provided a vindication of his position
- noun the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation
- harmonizations1/5
harmonization
- noun a piece of harmonized music
harmonisation.
- noun singing in harmony
harmonisation.
- noun a piece of harmonized music
- preservations1/5
preservation
- noun the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
saving.
- noun the condition of being (well or ill) preserved
- noun the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
- conservations1/5
conservation
- noun an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
preservation.
- noun the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
- noun an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
- intensifications1/5
intensification
- noun action that makes something stronger or more extreme
- noun the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film)
- noun action that makes something stronger or more extreme
- ossifications1/5
ossification
- noun the developmental process of bone formation
- noun the calcification of soft tissue into a bonelike material
- noun the developmental process of bone formation
- invalidations1/5
invalidation
- noun (law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc)
annulment.
- noun (law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc)
- standardizations1/5
standardization
- noun the condition in which a standard has been successfully established
standardisation.
- standardization of nuts and bolts had saved industry millions of dollars
- noun the imposition of standards or regulations
normalization; normalisation; standardisation.
- a committee was appointed to recommend terminological standardization
- noun the condition in which a standard has been successfully established
- indemnifications1/5
indemnification
- noun a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
amends; redress; damages; indemnity; restitution.
- noun an act of compensation for actual loss or damage or for trouble and annoyance
- noun a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
- indispositions1/5
indisposition
- noun a slight illness
- noun a certain degree of unwillingness
hesitation; hesitancy; reluctance; disinclination.
- a reluctance to commit himself
- his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition
- after some hesitation he agreed
- noun a slight illness
- moderations1/5
moderation
- noun quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
moderateness.
- noun a change for the better
easing; relief.
- noun quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
- transductions1/5
transduction
- noun (genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage
- noun the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form
- the transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone
- noun (genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage
- combustions1/5
combustion
- noun a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
burning.
- noun a state of violent disturbance and excitement
- combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable
- noun a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
- glorifications1/5
glorification
- noun a state of high honor
glory.
- he valued glory above life itself
- noun a portrayal of something as ideal
idealization; idealisation.
- the idealization of rural life was very misleading
- noun a state of high honor
- profanations1/5
profanation
- noun blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
blasphemy; desecration; sacrilege.
- desecration of the Holy Sabbath
- noun degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening
- noun blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
- neutralizations1/5
neutralization
- noun action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
neutralisation.
- the neutralization of Belgium
- noun a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water
neutralization reaction; neutralisation; neutralisation reaction.
- noun action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
- retardations1/5
retardation
- noun a decrease in rate of change
deceleration; slowing.
- the deceleration of the arms race
- noun the extent to which something is delayed or held back
- noun a decrease in rate of change
- facilitations1/5
facilitation
- noun the condition of being made easy (or easier)
- social facilitation is an adaptive condition
- noun (neurophysiology) phenomenon that occurs when two or more neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a response in a neuron combine to trigger an action potential
- noun the condition of being made easy (or easier)
- variegations1/5
variegation
- noun variability in coloration
- noun the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
diversification.
- my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments
- he limited his losses by diversification of his product line
- noun variability in coloration
- externalizations1/5
externalization
- noun attributing to outside causes
externalisation.
- noun embodying in an outward form
exteriorization; exteriorisation; externalisation.
- noun attributing to outside causes
- filtrations1/5
filtration
- noun the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a filtering medium
- noun the act of changing a fluid by passing it through a filter
- noun the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a filtering medium
- impregnations1/5
impregnation
- noun material with which something is impregnated
- the impregnation, whatever it was, had turned the rock blue
- noun the process of totally saturating something with a substance
saturation.
- the impregnation of wood with preservative
- the saturation of cotton with ether
- noun material with which something is impregnated
- hydrogenations1/5
hydrogenation
- noun a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil
- food producers use hydrogenation to keep fat from becoming rancid
- noun a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil
- nationalisations1/5
nationalisation
- noun the action of forming or becoming a nation
nationalization.
- noun the action of rendering national in character
nationalization.
- noun the action of forming or becoming a nation
- coagulations1/5
coagulation
- noun the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
clotting; curdling.
- noun the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
- evaporations1/5
evaporation
- noun the process of becoming a vapor
vaporisation; vaporization; vapor; vapour.
- noun the process of extracting moisture
dehydration; desiccation; drying up.
- noun the process of becoming a vapor
- deflations1/5
deflation
- noun (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
- a constant deflation of the desert landscape
- noun a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
- noun (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
- cohesions1/5
cohesion
- noun the state of cohering or sticking together
cohesiveness; coherence; coherency.
- noun (botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals)
- noun the state of cohering or sticking together
- purgations1/5
purgation
- noun purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
catharsis; katharsis.
- noun a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites
purification.
- noun purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
- naturalisations1/5
naturalisation
- noun the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
naturalization.
- noun the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
naturalization.
- noun the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
- regularizations1/5
regularization
- noun the condition of having been made regular (or more regular)
regularisation.
- noun the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular
regulation; regularisation.
- noun the condition of having been made regular (or more regular)
- materialisations1/5
materialisation
- noun the process of coming into being; becoming reality
materialization.
- the materialization of her dream
- noun an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)
materialization; manifestation.
- noun the process of coming into being; becoming reality
- isomerizations1/5
isomerization
- noun the conversion of a compound into an isomer of itself
isomerisation.
- noun the conversion of a compound into an isomer of itself
- schematizations1/5
schematization
- noun providing a chart or outline of a system
diagramming; schematisation.
- noun the act of reducing to a scheme or formula
schematisation.
- noun providing a chart or outline of a system
- remediations1/5
remediation
- noun act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
remedy; redress.
- noun act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
- disaffections1/5
disaffection
- noun the feeling of being alienated from other people
estrangement; alienation.
- noun disloyalty to the government or to established authority
- the widespread disaffection of the troops
- noun the feeling of being alienated from other people
- saltations1/5
saltation
- noun (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
- noun (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
- noun (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
- deactivations1/5
deactivation
- noun breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)
inactivation.
- noun the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
defusing.
- noun breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)
- automations1/5
automation
- noun the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware
mechanization; mechanisation.
- automation replaces human workers by machines
- noun the condition of being automatically operated or controlled
- automation increases productivity
- noun the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware
- fruitions1/5
fruition
- noun the condition of bearing fruit
- noun enjoyment derived from use or possession
- noun the condition of bearing fruit
- macerations1/5
maceration
- noun softening due to soaking or steeping
- noun extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)
gauntness; bonyness; emaciation; boniness.
- noun softening due to soaking or steeping
- convections1/5
convection
- noun the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion
- noun (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere
- noun the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion
- destabilizations1/5
destabilization
- noun an event that causes a loss of equilibrium (as of a ship or aircraft)
- noun the action of destabilizing; making something less stable (especially of a government or country or economy)
destabilisation.
- noun an event that causes a loss of equilibrium (as of a ship or aircraft)
- socializations1/5
- liberalisations1/5
liberalisation
- noun the act of making less strict
liberalization; relaxation.
- noun the act of making less strict
- depravations1/5
depravation
- noun moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
putrefaction; depravity; corruption; degeneracy.
- the luxury and corruption among the upper classes
- moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration
- its brothels, its opium parlors, its depravity
- Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction
- noun moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
- desperations1/5
desperation
- noun a state in which all hope is lost or absent
despair.
- in the depths of despair
- they were rescued from despair at the last minute
- courage born of desperation
- noun desperate recklessness
- it was a policy of desperation
- noun a state in which all hope is lost or absent
- immigrations1/5
immigration
- noun migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there)
in-migration.
- noun the body of immigrants arriving during a specified interval
- the increased immigration strengthened the colony
- noun migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there)
- tessellations1/5
tessellation
- noun the careful juxtaposition of shapes in a pattern
- a tessellation of hexagons
- noun the act of adorning with mosaic
- noun the careful juxtaposition of shapes in a pattern
- decoctions1/5
decoction
- noun (pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling
- noun (pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling
- dominations1/5
domination
- noun social control by dominating
- noun power to dominate or defeat
mastery; supremacy.
- mastery of the seas
- noun social control by dominating
- sterilizations1/5
sterilization
- noun the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
sterilisation.
- noun the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)
sterilisation.
- noun the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
- escalations1/5
escalation
- noun an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy
- higher wages caused an escalation of prices
- there was a gradual escalation of hostilities
- noun an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy
- truncations1/5
truncation
- noun the property of being truncated or short
shortness.
- noun the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces)
- noun the property of being truncated or short
- elongations1/5
elongation
- noun the quality of being elongated
- noun an addition to the length of something
extension.
- noun the quality of being elongated
- specialisations1/5
specialisation
- noun (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
differentiation; specialization.
- cell differentiation in the developing embryo
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
specialization.
- noun (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
- isolations1/5
isolation
- noun a state of separation between persons or groups
- noun a feeling of being disliked and alone
- noun a state of separation between persons or groups
- depreciations1/5
depreciation
- noun a decrease in price or value
- depreciation of the dollar against the yen
- noun decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
wear and tear.
- noun a decrease in price or value
- irruptions1/5
irruption
- noun a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
- the recent irruption of bad manners
- noun a sudden sharp increase in the relative numbers of a population
- noun a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
- digestions1/5
digestion
- noun the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
- noun the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body
- noun the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
- revocations1/5
revocation
- noun the state of being cancelled or annulled
annulment.
- noun the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done
- the revocation of a law
- noun the state of being cancelled or annulled
- dilatations1/5
dilatation
- noun the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
distension; distention.
- noun the act of expanding an aperture
dilation.
- the dilation of the pupil of the eye
- noun the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
- oversimplifications1/5
oversimplification
- noun an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is
simplism.
- noun a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation)
simplism.
- noun an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is
- apportions1/5
apportion
- verb distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
allocate.
- I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis
- I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip
- verb give out as one's portion or share
deal; share; divvy up; portion out.
- verb distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- crucifixions1/5
crucifixion
- noun the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
- noun the death of Jesus by crucifixion
- noun the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
- consecrations1/5
consecration
- noun a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
- his consecration to study
- noun (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God
- the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church
- noun a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
- syncopations1/5
syncopation
- noun (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle')
syncope.
- noun a musical rhythm accenting a normally weak beat
- noun (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle')
- recursions1/5
recursion
- noun (mathematics) an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation
- noun (mathematics) an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation
- encrustations1/5
encrustation
- noun the formation of a crust
incrustation.
- noun a hard outer layer that covers something
crust; incrustation.
- noun the formation of a crust
- factorizations1/5
factorization
- noun (mathematics) the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity
factorisation; factoring.
- noun (mathematics) the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity
- immersions1/5
immersion
- noun sinking until covered completely with water
submersion; submergence; submerging.
- noun (astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse
ingress.
- noun sinking until covered completely with water
- ascensions1/5
ascension
- noun (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
Ascension of the Lord; Ascension Day.
- noun a movement upward
ascent; rise; rising.
- they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon
- noun (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
- inflictions1/5
infliction
- noun the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
imposition.
- noun an act causing pain or damage
- noun the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
- fissions1/5
fission
- noun reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts
- noun a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
nuclear fission.
- noun reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts
- incrustations1/5
incrustation
- noun the formation of a crust
encrustation.
- noun a hard outer layer that covers something
encrustation; crust.
- noun the formation of a crust
- fomentations1/5
fomentation
- noun a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice
- noun application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
- noun a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice
- retributions1/5
retribution
- noun a justly deserved penalty
requital.
- noun the act of correcting for your wrongdoing
- noun a justly deserved penalty
- attenuations1/5
attenuation
- noun weakening in force or intensity
fading.
- attenuation in the volume of the sound
- noun the property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density
- noun weakening in force or intensity
- encryptions1/5
encryption
- noun the activity of converting data or information into code
encoding.
- noun the activity of converting data or information into code
- utilizations1/5
utilization
- noun the act of using
use; utilisation; usage; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun the state of having been made use of
- the rate of utilization
- noun the act of using
- interpellations1/5
interpellation
- noun (parliament) a parliamentary procedure of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy
- noun the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
interposition; interjection; interpolation.
- noun (parliament) a parliamentary procedure of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy
- criterions1/5
criterion
- noun a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
measure; touchstone; standard.
- the schools comply with federal standards
- they set the measure for all subsequent work
- noun the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
standard.
- they live by the standards of their community
- noun a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
- lineations1/5
lineation
- noun the line that appears to bound an object
outline.
- noun the act of marking or outlining with lines
- noun the line that appears to bound an object
- ebullitions1/5
ebullition
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
effusion; gush; outburst; blowup.
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
- suctions1/5
suction
- noun a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
- noun the act of sucking
suck; sucking.
- noun a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
- interpositions1/5
interposition
- noun the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
interpellation; interjection; interpolation.
- noun the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
intervention.
- noun the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
- impulsions1/5
impulsion
- noun a force that moves something along
impetus; drift.
- noun the act of applying force suddenly
impetus; impulse.
- the impulse knocked him over
- noun a force that moves something along
- fractionations1/5
fractionation
- noun a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components
fractional process.
- noun separation into portions
- noun a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components
- exaltations1/5
exaltation
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
rapture; ecstasy; raptus; transport.
- listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
- noun the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
- transmigrations1/5
transmigration
- noun the passing of a soul into another body after death
- noun the passing of a soul into another body after death
- preventions1/5
prevention
- noun the act of preventing
bar.
- there was no bar against leaving
- money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza
- noun the act of preventing
- foliations1/5
foliation
- noun (botany) the process of forming leaves
leafing.
- noun (geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock
- noun (botany) the process of forming leaves
- recapitulations1/5
recapitulation
- noun emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species
palingenesis.
- noun (music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) in which musical themes that were introduced earlier are repeated
- noun emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species
- crystallizations1/5
crystallization
- noun the formation of crystals
crystallizing; crystallisation.
- noun a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
crystal.
- noun the formation of crystals
- authentications1/5
authentication
- noun a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
assay-mark; hallmark.
- noun validating the authenticity of something or someone
certification.
- noun a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
- dilapidations1/5
dilapidation
- noun a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
decrepitude.
- noun the process of becoming dilapidated
ruin.
- noun a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
- diminutions1/5
diminution
- noun change toward something smaller or lower
decline.
- noun the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
- noun change toward something smaller or lower
- annihilations1/5
annihilation
- noun destruction by annihilating something
obliteration.
- noun total destruction
disintegration.
- bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll
- noun destruction by annihilating something
- immunisations1/5
immunisation
- noun the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
immunization.
- noun the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
- exportations1/5
exportation
- noun commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
export.
- noun the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country
exporting.
- noun commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
- transportations1/5
transportation
- noun a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
transit; transportation system.
- noun the act of moving something from one location to another
transfer; conveyance; transport; transferral.
- noun a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
- optimisations1/5
optimisation
- noun the act of rendering optimal
optimization.
- the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
- in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
- to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
- noun the act of rendering optimal
- actualizations1/5
actualization
- noun making real or giving the appearance of reality
realisation; actualisation; realization.
- noun making real or giving the appearance of reality
- ructions1/5
ruction
- noun the act of making a noisy disturbance
din; tumult; ruckus; commotion; rumpus.
- noun the act of making a noisy disturbance
- adaptions1/5
adaption
- noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
adjustment; adaptation.
- noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
- alleviations1/5
alleviation
- noun the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
assuagement; relief.
- as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
- noun the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
easing; relief; easement.
- he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
- noun the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
- torsions1/5
torsion
- noun a tortuous and twisted shape or position
tortuousness; contortion; crookedness; tortuosity.
- they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs
- the acrobat performed incredible contortions
- noun a twisting force
torque.
- noun a tortuous and twisted shape or position
- sequestrations1/5
sequestration
- noun the act of segregating or sequestering
segregation.
- sequestration of the jury
- noun the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions
- noun the act of segregating or sequestering
- symbolizations1/5
symbolization
- noun the use of symbols to convey meaning
symbolisation.
- noun something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
symbol; symbolic representation; symbolisation.
- the eagle is a symbol of the United States
- noun the use of symbols to convey meaning
- flexions1/5
flexion
- noun the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
flection; flexure.
- noun deviation from a straight or normal course
inflection; flection.
- noun the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
- instigations1/5
instigation
- noun the verbal act of urging on
abettal; abetment.
- noun deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
fomentation.
- noun the verbal act of urging on
- appositions1/5
apposition
- noun a grammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows
- `Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer' is an example of apposition
- noun (biology) growth in the thickness of a cell wall by the deposit of successive layers of material
- noun a grammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows
- rehabilitations1/5
rehabilitation
- noun the restoration of someone to a useful place in society
- noun the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
reclamation; renewal.
- noun the restoration of someone to a useful place in society
- clarions1/5
clarion
- noun a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone
- verb blow the clarion
- noun a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone
- salvations1/5
salvation
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
redemption.
- noun a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness
- tourism was their economic salvation
- they turned to individualism as their salvation
- noun (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
- sophistications1/5
sophistication
- noun uplifting enlightenment
edification.
- noun a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
sophistry; sophism.
- noun uplifting enlightenment
- popularizations1/5
popularization
- noun an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable
popularisation.
- noun the act of making something attractive to the general public
vulgarization; popularisation; vulgarisation.
- noun an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable
- expiations1/5
expiation
- noun compensation for a wrong
atonement; satisfaction.
- we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
- noun the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
atonement; propitiation.
- noun compensation for a wrong
- crepitations1/5
crepitation
- noun the sharp sound of snapping noises
crackle; crackling.
- noun the sharp sound of snapping noises
- luxations1/5
luxation
- noun displacement or misalignment of a joint or organ
- noun displacement or misalignment of a joint or organ
- preemptions1/5
preemption
- noun the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject
pre-emption.
- noun the right of a government to seize or appropriate something (as property)
pre-emption.
- noun the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject
- counteractions1/5
counteraction
- noun action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
neutralization; neutralisation.
- noun action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
- culminations1/5
culmination
- noun a final climactic stage
apogee.
- their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development
- noun (astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon
- noun a final climactic stage
- stylizations1/5
stylization
- noun the act of stylizing; causing to conform to a particular style
stylisation.
- noun the act of stylizing; causing to conform to a particular style
- angulations1/5
angulation
- noun the precise measurement of angles
- noun the act of making angulate (having corners)
- noun the precise measurement of angles
- pollinations1/5
pollination
- noun transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant
pollenation.
- noun transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant
- coruscations1/5
coruscation
- noun the occurrence of a small flash or spark
sparkle; glitter.
- noun a sudden or striking display of brilliance
- coruscations of great wit
- noun the occurrence of a small flash or spark
- instillations1/5
instillation
- noun the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop
instilment; instillment.
- noun a liquid that is instilled drop by drop
- noun the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop
- actuations1/5
- circumscriptions1/5
circumscription
- noun the act of circumscribing
- noun the act of circumscribing
- regenerations1/5
regeneration
- noun (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
- noun feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input
positive feedback.
- noun (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
- minimizations1/5
minimization
- noun the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position
minimisation.
- noun the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position
- petrifactions1/5
petrifaction
- noun the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape
petrification.
- noun a rock created by petrifaction; an organic object infiltrated with mineral matter and preserved in its original form
- noun the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape
- librations1/5
libration
- noun (astronomy) a real or apparent slow oscillation of a moon or satellite
- the libration of the moon
- noun (astronomy) a real or apparent slow oscillation of a moon or satellite
- novelizations1/5
novelization
- noun converting something into the form of a novel
novelisation.
- noun converting something into the form of a novel
- resuscitations1/5
resuscitation
- noun the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
- although he was apparently drowned, resuscitation was accomplished by artificial respiration
- noun the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
- reexaminations1/5
reexamination
- noun (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination
redirect examination.
- noun a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
followup; review; follow-up.
- noun (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination
- elations1/5
elation
- noun an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
- noun a feeling of joy and pride
high spirits; lightness.
- noun an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
- reticulations1/5
reticulation
- noun (photography) the formation of a network of cracks or wrinkles in a photographic emulsion
- noun an arrangement resembling a net or network
- the reticulation of a leaf
- the reticulation of a photographic emulsion
- noun (photography) the formation of a network of cracks or wrinkles in a photographic emulsion
- conscriptions1/5
conscription
- noun compulsory military service
muster; selective service; draft.
- noun compulsory military service
- canonizations1/5
canonization
- noun (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints
canonisation.
- noun (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints
- accentuations1/5
accentuation
- noun the use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance
- noun the act of giving special importance or significance to something
emphasizing; accenting.
- noun the use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance
- indurations1/5
induration
- noun any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
sclerosis.
- noun any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
- extravasations1/5
extravasation
- noun an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation
- noun (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
eructation; eruption.
- noun an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation
- polymerisations1/5
polymerisation
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
polymerization.
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
- introjections1/5
introjection
- noun (psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego
- noun (psychology) unconscious internalization of aspects of the world (especially aspects of persons) within the self in such a way that the internalized representation takes over the psychological functions of the external objects
- noun (psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego
- decompressions1/5
decompression
- noun restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
- noun relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure)
decompressing.
- noun restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
- modernisations1/5
modernisation
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
modernization.
- the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process
- noun making modern in appearance or behavior
- adsorptions1/5
adsorption
- noun the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid
surface assimilation.
- noun the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid
- fructifications1/5
fructification
- noun the bearing of fruit
- noun organs of fruiting (especially the reproductive parts of ferns and mosses)
- noun the bearing of fruit
- calcinations1/5
calcination
- noun the conversion of metals into their oxides as a result of heating to a high temperature
- noun the conversion of metals into their oxides as a result of heating to a high temperature
- individuations1/5
individuation
- noun discriminating the individual from the generic group or species
individualization; individualisation.
- noun the quality of being individual
individuality; individualism.
- so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality
- noun discriminating the individual from the generic group or species
- pigmentations1/5
pigmentation
- noun the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings
- noun coloration of living tissues by pigment
- noun the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings
- sterilisations1/5
sterilisation
- noun the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
sterilization.
- noun the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)
sterilization.
- noun the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
- supplementations1/5
supplementation
- noun a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)
supplement.
- noun the act of supplementing
subjoining; subjunction.
- noun a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)
- abolitions1/5
abolition
- noun the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
abolishment.
- the abolition of capital punishment
- noun the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
- flections1/5
flection
- noun the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
flexion; flexure.
- noun deviation from a straight or normal course
inflection; flexion.
- noun the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
- novations1/5
novation
- noun (law) the replacement of one obligation by another by mutual agreement of both parties; usually the replacement of one of the original parties to a contract with the consent of the remaining party
- noun (law) the replacement of one obligation by another by mutual agreement of both parties; usually the replacement of one of the original parties to a contract with the consent of the remaining party
- procrastinations1/5
procrastination
- noun the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time
shillyshally; cunctation.
- noun slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it
dilatoriness.
- noun the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time
- recuperations1/5
recuperation
- noun gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
convalescence; recovery.
- noun gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
- discontinuations1/5
discontinuation
- noun the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
discontinuance.
- noun the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
- adjunctions1/5
adjunction
- noun an act of joining or adjoining things
junction.
- noun an act of joining or adjoining things
- obliterations1/5
obliteration
- noun destruction by annihilating something
annihilation.
- noun the complete destruction of every trace of something
eradication.
- noun destruction by annihilating something
- retrogressions1/5
retrogression
- noun passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form
degeneration.
- noun returning to a former state
regress; reversion; retroversion; regression.
- noun passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form
- deflagrations1/5
deflagration
- noun combustion that propagates through a gas or along the surface of an explosive at a rapid rate driven by the transfer of heat
- noun combustion that propagates through a gas or along the surface of an explosive at a rapid rate driven by the transfer of heat
- maculations1/5
maculation
- noun a small contrasting part of something
speckle; spot; patch; fleck; dapple.
- a bald spot
- a leopard's spots
- a patch of clouds
- patches of thin ice
- a fleck of red
- noun the act of spotting or staining something
staining; spotting.
- noun a small contrasting part of something
- elutions1/5
elution
- noun the process of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent to remove adsorbed material from an adsorbent (as in washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions); used to obtain uranium ions
- noun the process of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent to remove adsorbed material from an adsorbent (as in washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions); used to obtain uranium ions
- palliations1/5
palliation
- noun easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause
- noun to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
mitigation; extenuation.
- noun easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause
- profusions1/5
profusion
- noun the property of being extremely abundant
cornucopia; profuseness; richness.
- the profusion of detail
- the idiomatic richness of English
- noun the property of being extremely abundant
- intromissions1/5
intromission
- noun the act of putting one thing into another
introduction; insertion.
- noun the act of putting one thing into another
- intussusceptions1/5
intussusception
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
invagination; infolding; introversion.
- the invagination of the blastula
- noun (biology) growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposit of new particles between existing particles in the cell wall
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
- distensions1/5
distension
- noun the act of expanding by pressure from within
distention.
- noun the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
dilatation; distention.
- noun the act of expanding by pressure from within
- incitations1/5
incitation
- noun something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
incitement; provocation.
- noun an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating
incitement.
- the incitement of mutiny
- noun something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
- damnations1/5
damnation
- noun the act of damning
- noun the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell
eternal damnation.
- noun the act of damning
- exhaustions1/5
exhaustion
- noun extreme fatigue
- noun serious weakening and loss of energy
enervation; debilitation; enfeeblement.
- noun extreme fatigue
- corrosions1/5
corrosion
- noun a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
- noun erosion by chemical action
corroding; erosion.
- noun a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
- devolutions1/5
devolution
- noun the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
degeneration.
- noun the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
devolvement.
- noun the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
- propitiations1/5
propitiation
- noun the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
placation; conciliation.
- noun the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
expiation; atonement.
- noun the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
- moralizations1/5
moralization
- noun indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
moralisation; moralizing.
- his constant moralizing drove me mad
- noun the act of making moral (or more moral)
moralisation.
- for years she worked toward the moralization of English literature
- noun indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
- extenuations1/5
extenuation
- noun a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
mitigation.
- noun to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
mitigation; palliation.
- noun a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
- equivocations1/5
equivocation
- noun a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
evasion.
- noun intentionally vague or ambiguous
prevarication; evasiveness.
- noun a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
- reconsiderations1/5
reconsideration
- noun a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision
- noun thinking again about a choice previously made
rethink; second thought; afterthought.
- he had second thoughts about his purchase
- noun a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision
- dissipations1/5
dissipation
- noun breaking up and scattering by dispersion
- the dissipation of the mist
- noun dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
dissolution; licentiousness; looseness; profligacy.
- noun breaking up and scattering by dispersion
- subluxations1/5
subluxation
- noun partial displacement of a joint or organ
- noun partial displacement of a joint or organ
- secessions1/5
secession
- noun an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
sezession.
- noun the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union in 1860 which precipitated the American Civil War
- noun an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
- desolations1/5
desolation
- noun the state of being decayed or destroyed
devastation.
- noun a bleak and desolate atmosphere
bareness; bleakness; nakedness.
- the nakedness of the landscape
- noun the state of being decayed or destroyed
- prolongations1/5
prolongation
- noun the act of prolonging something
lengthening; perpetuation; protraction.
- there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks
- noun amount or degree or range to which something extends
lengthiness; extension.
- the wire has an extension of 50 feet
- noun the act of prolonging something
- emigrations1/5
emigration
- noun migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
out-migration; expatriation.
- noun migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
- seditions1/5
sedition
- noun an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
- noun an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
- tuitions1/5
tuition
- noun a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
tuition fee.
- tuition and room and board were more than $25,000
- noun teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
tutorship; tutelage.
- noun a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
- depletions1/5
depletion
- noun the act of decreasing something markedly
- noun the state of being depleted
- noun the act of decreasing something markedly
- repositions1/5
reposition
- noun depositing in a warehouse
repositing; storage; warehousing.
- they decided to reposition their furniture in a recommended repository in Brooklyn
- my car is in storage
- publishers reduced print runs to cut down the cost of warehousing
- verb change place or direction
shift; dislodge.
- Shift one's position
- noun depositing in a warehouse
- invaginations1/5
invagination
- noun the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
introversion.
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
infolding; introversion; intussusception.
- the invagination of the blastula
- noun the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
- fragmentations1/5
fragmentation
- noun separating something into fine particles
atomisation; atomization.
- noun the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships
- noun separating something into fine particles
- inflexions1/5
inflexion
- noun a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
inflection.
- noun a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
- deconstructions1/5
deconstruction
- noun a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
deconstructionism.
- noun a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
- implantations1/5
implantation
- noun (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
nidation.
- noun the act of planting or setting in the ground
- noun (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
- cooperations1/5
cooperation
- noun joint operation or action
- their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission
- noun the practice of cooperating
- economic cooperation
- they agreed on a policy of cooperation
- noun joint operation or action
- ablations1/5
ablation
- noun surgical removal of a body part or tissue
extirpation; excision; cutting out.
- noun the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers
- noun surgical removal of a body part or tissue
- discretions1/5
discretion
- noun freedom to act or judge on one's own
- noun knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
prudence; circumspection; discreetness.
- the servants showed great tact and discretion
- noun freedom to act or judge on one's own
- interdictions1/5
interdiction
- noun authoritative prohibition
- noun a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
interdict.
- noun authoritative prohibition
- fulminations1/5
fulmination
- noun thunderous verbal attack
diatribe.
- noun the act of exploding with noise and violence
- his fulminations frightened the horses
- noun thunderous verbal attack
- conglomerations1/5
conglomeration
- noun a rounded spherical form
conglobation.
- noun a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together
aggregate; congeries.
- noun a rounded spherical form
- concatenations1/5
concatenation
- noun the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series
- noun the linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc
- it was caused by an improbable concatenation of circumstances
- noun the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series
- punctuations1/5
punctuation
- noun something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
- noun the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
punctuation mark.
- noun something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
- globalizations1/5
globalization
- noun growth to a global or worldwide scale
globalisation.
- the globalization of the communication industry
- noun growth to a global or worldwide scale
- dentitions1/5
dentition
- noun the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
odontiasis; teething.
- noun the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
teeth.
- noun the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
- quantifications1/5
quantification
- noun a limitation imposed on the variables of a proposition (as by the quantifiers `some' or `all' or `no')
- noun the act of discovering or expressing the quantity of something
- noun a limitation imposed on the variables of a proposition (as by the quantifiers `some' or `all' or `no')
- initializations1/5
initialization
- noun (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position
low-level formatting; initialisation.
- noun (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position
- dictations1/5
dictation
- noun an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
bid; command; bidding.
- noun speech intended for reproduction in writing
- noun an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
- unctions1/5
unction
- noun excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
fulsomeness; smarm.
- noun smug self-serving earnestness
oleaginousness; fulsomeness; oiliness; smarminess; unctuousness.
- noun excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
- excoriations1/5
excoriation
- noun an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
abrasion; scrape; scratch.
- noun severe censure
- noun an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
- occultations1/5
occultation
- noun one celestial body obscures another
eclipse.
- noun one celestial body obscures another
- manumissions1/5
manumission
- noun the formal act of freeing from slavery
- he believed in the manumission of the slaves
- noun the formal act of freeing from slavery
- fenestrations1/5
fenestration
- noun the arrangement of windows in a building
- noun surgical procedure that creates a new fenestra to the cochlea in order to restore hearing lost because of osteosclerosis
- noun the arrangement of windows in a building
- segregations1/5
segregation
- noun (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes
- noun a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
separatism.
- noun (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes
- remunerations1/5
remuneration
- noun something that remunerates
wage; pay; earnings; salary.
- wages were paid by check
- he wasted his pay on drink
- they saved a quarter of all their earnings
- noun the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses
- adequate remuneration for his work
- noun something that remunerates
- crenellations1/5
crenellation
- noun a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
battlement; crenelation.
- noun the action of constructing ramparts with gaps for firing guns or arrows
crenelation.
- noun a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
- malocclusions1/5
malocclusion
- noun (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
- noun (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
- inaugurations1/5
inauguration
- noun the act of starting a new operation or practice
startup.
- he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
- the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes
- noun the ceremonial induction into a position
inaugural.
- the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration
- noun the act of starting a new operation or practice
- contagions1/5
contagion
- noun any disease easily transmitted by contact
contagious disease.
- noun an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
transmission; infection.
- noun any disease easily transmitted by contact
- capitalizations1/5
capitalization
- noun writing in capital letters
capitalisation.
- noun an estimation of the value of a business
capitalisation.
- noun writing in capital letters
- exhumations1/5
exhumation
- noun the act of digging something out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried
digging up; disinterment.
- noun the act of digging something out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried
- plications1/5
plication
- noun an angular or rounded shape made by folding
crease; fold; bend; flexure; crimp.
- a fold in the napkin
- a crease in his trousers
- a plication on her blouse
- a flexure of the colon
- a bend of his elbow
- noun the act of folding in parallel folds
pleating.
- noun an angular or rounded shape made by folding
- emulations1/5
emulation
- noun ambition to equal or excel
- noun (computer science) technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another
- noun ambition to equal or excel
- eructations1/5
eructation
- noun (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
extravasation; eruption.
- noun a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
burping; belch; belching; burp.
- noun (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
- originations1/5
origination
- noun an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
origin; inception.
- noun the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
foundation; instauration; founding; introduction; creation; initiation; innovation; institution.
- she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
- the foundation of a new scientific society
- noun an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
- prevarications1/5
prevarication
- noun a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
lie.
- noun intentionally vague or ambiguous
equivocation; evasiveness.
- noun a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
- propagations1/5
propagation
- noun the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
extension.
- noun the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
generation; multiplication.
- noun the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
- exterminations1/5
extermination
- noun complete annihilation
extinction.
- they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs
- noun the act of exterminating
liquidation.
- noun complete annihilation
- adumbrations1/5
adumbration
- noun the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand
foreshadowing; prefiguration.
- noun a sketchy or imperfect or faint representation
- noun the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand
- colonizations1/5
colonization
- noun the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
colonisation; settlement.
- the British colonization of America
- noun the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
- filiations1/5
filiation
- noun the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors
lineage; line of descent; descent.
- noun inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
lineage; ancestry; derivation.
- noun the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors
- fornications1/5
fornication
- noun voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other
- noun extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations
criminal conversation; adultery.
- adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce
- noun voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other
- intubations1/5
intubation
- noun the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ
canulisation; canulation; cannulization; cannulisation; canulization; cannulation.
- noun the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ
- diffractions1/5
diffraction
- noun when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands
- noun when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands
- vindications1/5
vindication
- noun the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
exoneration.
- friends provided a vindication of his position
- noun the justification for some act or belief
defense; defence.
- he offered a persuasive defense of the theory
- noun the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
- fumigations1/5
fumigation
- noun the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it
- noun the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it
- implosions1/5
implosion
- noun a sudden inward collapse
- the implosion of a light bulb
- noun the initial occluded phase of a stop consonant
- noun a sudden inward collapse
- indirections1/5
indirection
- noun indirect procedure or action
- he tried to find out by indirection
- noun deceitful action that is not straightforward
- he could see through the indirections of diplomats
- noun indirect procedure or action
- spoliations1/5
spoliation
- noun (law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence
- noun the act of stripping and taking by force
despoliation; spoilation; spoil; despoilation; despoilment.
- noun (law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence
- syndications1/5
syndication
- noun organizing into or administering as a syndicate
- noun selling (an article or cartoon) for publication in many magazines or newspapers at the same time
- he received a comfortable income from the syndication of his work
- noun organizing into or administering as a syndicate
- intimidations1/5
intimidation
- noun the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
bullying.
- noun the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
- noun the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
- refashions1/5
refashion
- verb make new
redo; make over; remake.
- She is remaking her image
- verb make new
- flotations1/5
flotation
- noun the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
floatation.
- noun financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares
floatation.
- noun the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
- monitions1/5
monition
- noun a firm rebuke
admonishment; admonition.
- noun cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
warning; admonition; word of advice.
- a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality
- the warning was to beware of surprises
- his final word of advice was not to play with matches
- noun a firm rebuke
- dictions1/5
diction
- noun the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
enunciation.
- noun the manner in which something is expressed in words
phrasing; choice of words; verbiage; phraseology; wording.
- use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton
- noun the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
- internalizations1/5
internalization
- noun learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself
internalisation; incorporation.
- noun learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself
- hellions1/5
hellion
- noun a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
heller; devil.
- he chased the young hellions out of his yard
- noun a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
- idealisations1/5
idealisation
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
idealization.
- noun something that exists only as an idea
idealization.
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
- ovulations1/5
ovulation
- noun the expulsion of an ovum from the ovary (usually midway in the menstrual cycle)
- noun the expulsion of an ovum from the ovary (usually midway in the menstrual cycle)
- instrumentations1/5
instrumentation
- noun an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
instrumentality.
- noun the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation
- noun an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
- subordinations1/5
subordination
- noun the state of being subordinate to something
- noun the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class
hyponymy.
- noun the state of being subordinate to something
- percussions1/5
percussion
- noun the act of playing a percussion instrument
- noun the act of exploding a percussion cap
- noun the act of playing a percussion instrument
- perorations1/5
peroration
- noun a flowery and highly rhetorical oration
- noun (rhetoric) the concluding section of an oration
- he summarized his main points in his peroration
- noun a flowery and highly rhetorical oration
- revulsions1/5
revulsion
- noun intense aversion
horror; repulsion; repugnance.
- noun intense aversion
- prorations1/5
proration
- noun the proportional limitation of production or distribution of something (e.g. crude oil or natural gas) to some fractional part of the total capacity of each producer
- noun the proportional limitation of production or distribution of something (e.g. crude oil or natural gas) to some fractional part of the total capacity of each producer
- rescissions1/5
rescission
- noun (law) the act of rescinding; the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to the positions they would have had if the contract had not been made
recission.
- recission may be brought about by decree or by mutual consent
- noun (law) the act of rescinding; the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to the positions they would have had if the contract had not been made
- causations1/5
causation
- noun the act of causing something to happen
causing.
- noun the act of causing something to happen
- immolations1/5
immolation
- noun killing or offering as a sacrifice
- noun killing or offering as a sacrifice
- annunciations1/5
annunciation
- noun a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
Annunciation Day; Lady Day; March 25.
- noun (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ
- noun a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
- detractions1/5
detraction
- noun a petty disparagement
petty criticism.
- noun the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)
- let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken
- noun a petty disparagement
- levitations1/5
levitation
- noun the phenomenon of a person or thing rising into the air by apparently supernatural means
- noun movement upward in virtue of lightness
- noun the phenomenon of a person or thing rising into the air by apparently supernatural means
- imbrications1/5
imbrication
- noun covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
lapping; overlapping.
- noun covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
- decapitations1/5
decapitation
- noun execution by cutting off the victim's head
beheading.
- noun killing by cutting off the head
beheading.
- noun execution by cutting off the victim's head
- hospitalisations1/5
hospitalisation
- noun placing in medical care in a hospital
hospital care; hospitalization.
- noun placing in medical care in a hospital
- disseminations1/5
dissemination
- noun the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
spreading; airing; public exposure.
- noun the property of being diffused or dispersed
diffusion.
- noun the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
- exponentiations1/5
exponentiation
- noun the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power
involution.
- noun the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power
- castrations1/5
castration
- noun neutering a male animal by removing the testicles
emasculation.
- noun surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men)
- bilateral castration results in sterilization
- noun neutering a male animal by removing the testicles
- malpositions1/5
malposition
- noun faulty position
misplacement.
- noun faulty position
- elicitations1/5
elicitation
- noun stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors
evocation; induction.
- the elicitation of his testimony was not easy
- noun stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors
- promulgations1/5
promulgation
- noun a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
announcement.
- the announcement appeared in the local newspaper
- the promulgation was written in English
- noun the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect
- noun a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
- electrocutions1/5
electrocution
- noun execution by electricity
burning.
- noun killing by electric shock
- noun execution by electricity
- deregulations1/5
deregulation
- noun the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)
deregulating.
- noun the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)
- covariations1/5
covariation
- noun (statistics) correlated variation
- noun (statistics) correlated variation
- consummations1/5
consummation
- noun the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
- noun the act of bringing to completion or fruition
- noun the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
- amortizations1/5
amortization
- noun the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
amortisation.
- noun payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers
amortisation.
- noun the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
- dissimulations1/5
dissimulation
- noun the act of deceiving
deceit; deception; dissembling.
- noun the act of deceiving
- misdirections1/5
misdirection
- noun an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge
- noun incorrect directions or instructions
- noun an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge
- dispossessions1/5
dispossession
- noun the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law
legal ouster; eviction.
- noun freeing from evil spirits
exorcism.
- noun the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law
- randomizations1/5
randomization
- noun a deliberately haphazard arrangement of observations so as to simulate chance
randomisation.
- noun a deliberately haphazard arrangement of observations so as to simulate chance
- lactations1/5
lactation
- noun the period following birth during which milk is secreted
- lactation normally continues until weaning
- noun the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands
- noun the period following birth during which milk is secreted
- dejections1/5
dejection
- noun a state of melancholy depression
- noun solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
ordure; BM; stool; faecal matter; feces; faeces; fecal matter.
- noun a state of melancholy depression
- indentions1/5
indention
- noun the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
indent; indenture; indentation.
- noun the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
- localisations1/5
localisation
- noun (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
localization of function; localization; localization principle; localisation of function; localisation principle.
- noun a determination of the place where something is
fix; locating; location; localization.
- he got a good fix on the target
- noun (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
- cumulations1/5
cumulation
- noun a collection of objects laid on top of each other
agglomerate; cumulus; pile; heap; mound.
- noun a collection of objects laid on top of each other
- perspirations1/5
perspiration
- noun salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
sudor; sweat.
- sweat poured off his brow
- noun the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
sweating; diaphoresis; hidrosis; sudation.
- perspiration is a homeostatic process
- noun salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
- resorptions1/5
resorption
- noun the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
reabsorption.
- noun the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
- tergiversations1/5
tergiversation
- noun falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
equivocation.
- noun the act of abandoning a party for cause
apostasy.
- noun falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
- serializations1/5
serialization
- noun publication in serial form
serialisation.
- noun publication in serial form
- utilisations1/5
utilisation
- noun the act of using
use; utilization; usage; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun the act of using
- inceptions1/5
inception
- noun an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
origin; origination.
- noun an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
- disorientations1/5
disorientation
- noun a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)
freak out.
- noun confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction
- his disorientation was the result of inattention
- noun a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)
- systematizations1/5
systematization
- noun systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale
rationalization; rationalisation; systematisation.
- noun systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale
- probations1/5
probation
- noun a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
- noun a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
- noun a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
- perfusions1/5
perfusion
- noun pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)
- noun pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)
- circumnavigations1/5
circumnavigation
- noun traveling around something (by ship or plane)
- Magellan's circumnavigation of the earth proved that it is a globe
- noun traveling around something (by ship or plane)
- exasperations1/5
exasperation
- noun an exasperated feeling of annoyance
aggravation.
- noun actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
- noun an exasperated feeling of annoyance
- resumptions1/5
resumption
- noun beginning again
recommencement.
- noun beginning again
- verbalisations1/5
verbalisation
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
verbalization.
- noun the activity of expressing something in words
verbalization.
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
- democratizations1/5
democratization
- noun the action of making something democratic
democratisation.
- noun the action of making something democratic
- colonisations1/5
colonisation
- noun the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
settlement; colonization.
- the British colonization of America
- noun the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
- titillations1/5
titillation
- noun a tingling feeling of excitement (as from teasing or tickling)
- noun an agreeable arousal
- noun a tingling feeling of excitement (as from teasing or tickling)
- domestications1/5
domestication
- noun adaptation to intimate association with human beings
- noun the attribute of having been domesticated
tameness.
- noun adaptation to intimate association with human beings
- republications1/5
republication
- noun something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work)
- noun the act of publishing again
republishing.
- noun something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work)
- derisions1/5
derision
- noun contemptuous laughter
- noun the act of deriding or treating with contempt
ridicule.
- noun contemptuous laughter
- conductions1/5
conduction
- noun the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
conductivity.
- noun the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
- tolerations1/5
toleration
- noun a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
sufferance; acceptance.
- all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
- noun official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
- noun a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
- precessions1/5
precession
- noun the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone
- noun the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
precedency; precedence.
- noun the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone
- antlions1/5
antlion
- noun the larva of any of several insects
ant lion; doodlebug.
- noun winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants
antlion fly; ant lion.
- noun the larva of any of several insects
- suppurations1/5
suppuration
- noun (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus
festering; maturation.
- noun a fluid product of inflammation
festering; sanies; purulence; ichor; pus.
- noun (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus
- hybridisations1/5
hybridisation
- noun (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
cross; crossbreeding; crossing; hybridizing; interbreeding; hybridization.
- noun (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
- expectorations1/5
expectoration
- noun the process of coughing up and spitting out
- noun the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
spitting; spit.
- noun the process of coughing up and spitting out
- autosuggestions1/5
autosuggestion
- noun a system for self-improvement developed by Emile Coue which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s
self-suggestion; auto-suggestion.
- noun a system for self-improvement developed by Emile Coue which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s
- subjugations1/5
subjugation
- noun forced submission to control by others
subjection.
- noun the act of subjugating by cruelty
oppression.
- the tyrant's oppression of the people
- noun forced submission to control by others
- abreactions1/5
abreaction
- noun (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
catharsis; katharsis.
- noun (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
- volutions1/5
volution
- noun a rolling or revolving motion
- noun a rolling or revolving motion
- compunctions1/5
compunction
- noun a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
remorse; self-reproach.
- noun a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
- expostulations1/5
expostulation
- noun the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
objection; remonstration; remonstrance.
- noun an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
- noun the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
- collations1/5
collation
- noun a light informal meal
bite; snack.
- noun assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence
- noun a light informal meal
- theorizations1/5
theorization
- noun the production or use of theories
theorisation.
- noun the production or use of theories
- felicitations1/5
felicitation
- noun (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
congratulation.
- I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage
- noun the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
congratulation.
- noun (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
- transliterations1/5
transliteration
- noun a transcription from one alphabet to another
- noun a transcription from one alphabet to another
- zillions1/5
zillion
- noun a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
billion; million; jillion; trillion; gazillion.
- there were millions of flies
- adjective satellite very large indeterminate number
- a zillion people were there
- noun a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
- reiterations1/5
reiteration
- noun the act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof)
reduplication.
- noun the act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof)
- renunciations1/5
renunciation
- noun rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
repudiation.
- Congressional repudiation of the treaty that the President had negotiated
- noun the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
defection; apostasy.
- noun rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
- accordions1/5
accordion
- noun a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player
squeeze box; piano accordion.
- noun a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player
- reallocations1/5
reallocation
- noun a share that has been allocated again
- noun a new apportionment (especially a new apportionment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census results)
reapportionment; reallotment.
- noun a share that has been allocated again
- elisions1/5
elision
- noun omission of a sound between two words (usually a vowel and the end of one word or the beginning of the next)
- noun a deliberate act of omission
exception; exclusion.
- with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news
- noun omission of a sound between two words (usually a vowel and the end of one word or the beginning of the next)
- circumcisions1/5
circumcision
- noun (Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st
Feast of the Circumcision; January 1.
- noun the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite
- noun (Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st
- lucubrations1/5
lucubration
- noun a solemn literary work that is the product of laborious cogitation
- noun laborious cogitation
- noun a solemn literary work that is the product of laborious cogitation
- retaliations1/5
retaliation
- noun action taken in return for an injury or offense
revenge.
- noun action taken in return for an injury or offense
- exemplifications1/5
exemplification
- noun showing by example
illustration.
- noun a representational or typifying form or model
typification.
- noun showing by example
- perambulations1/5
perambulation
- noun a walk around a territory (a parish or manor or forest etc.) in order to officially assert and record its boundaries
- noun a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
promenade; amble; saunter; stroll.
- noun a walk around a territory (a parish or manor or forest etc.) in order to officially assert and record its boundaries
- excommunications1/5
excommunication
- noun the state of being excommunicated
censure; exclusion.
- noun the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society
excision.
- noun the state of being excommunicated
- documentations1/5
documentation
- noun confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
corroboration; certification.
- noun program listings or technical manuals describing the operation and use of programs
software documentation.
- noun confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
- contraventions1/5
contravention
- noun coming into conflict with
dispute.
- noun coming into conflict with
- typifications1/5
typification
- noun a representational or typifying form or model
exemplification.
- noun the act of representing by a type or symbol; the action of typifying
- noun a representational or typifying form or model
- potations1/5
potation
- noun a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
draught; tipple; draft.
- they served beer on draft
- noun the act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink)
- noun a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
- predations1/5
predation
- noun an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
depredation.
- noun the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey
- noun an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
- incarcerations1/5
incarceration
- noun the state of being imprisoned
immurement; imprisonment; captivity.
- he was held in captivity until he died
- the imprisonment of captured soldiers
- his ignominious incarceration in the local jail
- he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon
- noun the state of being imprisoned
- reorganisations1/5
reorganisation
- noun the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
shake-up; reorganization; shakeup.
- a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum
- top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup
- noun the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
- infatuations1/5
infatuation
- noun a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
- noun temporary love of an adolescent
crush; puppy love; calf love.
- noun a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
- conjurations1/5
conjuration
- noun a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
incantation.
- noun calling up a spirit or devil
conjuring; conjury; invocation.
- noun a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
- postulations1/5
postulation
- noun (logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument
predication.
- noun a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
request; petition.
- noun (logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument
- formalizations1/5
formalization
- noun the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions)
formalisation.
- noun the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions)
- confabulations1/5
confabulation
- noun an informal conversation
confab; schmoose; chat; schmooze.
- noun (psychiatry) a plausible but imagined memory that fills in gaps in what is remembered
- noun an informal conversation
- visualisations1/5
visualisation
- noun a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
visualization; visual image.
- noun a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
- septations1/5
septation
- noun the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum
- noun the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum
- coercions1/5
coercion
- noun the act of compelling by force of authority
- noun using force to cause something to occur
compulsion.
- though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game
- they didn't have to use coercion
- noun the act of compelling by force of authority
- reclassifications1/5
reclassification
- noun classifying something again (usually in a new category)
- noun classifying something again (usually in a new category)
- congestions1/5
congestion
- noun excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
- noun excessive crowding
over-crowding.
- traffic congestion
- noun excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
- vocalisations1/5
vocalisation
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
vocalism; phonation; vocalization; voice; vox.
- a singer takes good care of his voice
- the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
- intercalations1/5
intercalation
- noun an insertion into a calendar
embolism.
- noun an insertion into a calendar
- overreactions1/5
overreaction
- noun an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior
- noun an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior
- repatriations1/5
repatriation
- noun the act of returning to the country of origin
- noun the act of returning to the country of origin
- superscriptions1/5
superscription
- noun an inscription written above something else
- noun the activity of superscribing
- noun an inscription written above something else
- compassions1/5
compassion
- noun a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
compassionateness.
- noun the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
pity.
- noun a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
- mistranslations1/5
mistranslation
- noun an incorrect translation
- noun an incorrect translation
- catheterizations1/5
catheterization
- noun the operation of introducing a catheter into the body
catheterisation.
- noun the operation of introducing a catheter into the body
- comprehensions1/5
comprehension
- noun an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
- how you can do that is beyond my comprehension
- he was famous for his comprehension of American literature
- noun the relation of comprising something
inclusion.
- he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work
- noun an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
- repudiations1/5
repudiation
- noun rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
renunciation.
- Congressional repudiation of the treaty that the President had negotiated
- noun refusal to acknowledge or pay a debt or honor a contract (especially by public authorities)
- the repudiation of the debt by the city
- noun rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
- argumentations1/5
argumentation
- noun a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
argument; debate.
- the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
- noun a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
line; argument; line of reasoning; logical argument.
- I can't follow your line of reasoning
- noun a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
- repossessions1/5
repossession
- noun the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default)
- noun the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default)
- genuflections1/5
genuflection
- noun the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence
genuflexion.
- noun the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence
- adorations1/5
adoration
- noun a feeling of profound love and admiration
worship.
- noun the act of admiring strongly
idolization; idolisation.
- noun a feeling of profound love and admiration
- previsions1/5
prevision
- noun a prophetic vision (as in a dream)
- noun the power to foresee the future
prescience.
- noun a prophetic vision (as in a dream)
- mispronunciations1/5
mispronunciation
- noun incorrect pronunciation
- noun incorrect pronunciation
- fibrillations1/5
fibrillation
- noun muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination
- noun act or process of forming fibrils
- noun muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination
- scullions1/5
scullion
- noun a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing)
- noun a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing)
- remonstrations1/5
remonstration
- noun the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
expostulation; objection; remonstrance.
- noun the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
- molestations1/5
molestation
- noun the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
- noun the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
harassment.
- noun the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
- pincushions1/5
pincushion
- noun a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
- noun a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
- exudations1/5
exudation
- noun a substance that oozes out from plant pores
exudate.
- noun the process of exuding; the slow escape of liquids from blood vessels through pores or breaks in the cell membranes
transudation.
- noun a substance that oozes out from plant pores
- derelictions1/5
dereliction
- noun a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
delinquency; willful neglect.
- he inherited his delinquency from his father
- his derelictions were not really intended as crimes
- his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities
- noun willful negligence
- noun a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
- prehensions1/5
prehension
- noun the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
grasping; seizing; taking hold.
- noun the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
- misapplications1/5
misapplication
- noun wrong use or application
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
embezzlement; peculation; defalcation; misappropriation.
- noun wrong use or application
- recantations1/5
recantation
- noun a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
retraction; abjuration.
- noun a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
- admirations1/5
admiration
- noun a feeling of delighted approval and liking
esteem.
- noun the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
wonderment; wonder.
- noun a feeling of delighted approval and liking
- supervisions1/5
supervision
- noun management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
oversight; supervising; superintendence.
- noun management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
- vociferations1/5
vociferation
- noun a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
cry; shout; call; outcry; yell.
- the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
- noun a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
- ululations1/5
ululation
- noun a long loud emotional utterance
howling; howl.
- he gave a howl of pain
- howls of laughter
- their howling had no effect
- noun a long loud emotional utterance
- prefigurations1/5
prefiguration
- noun an example that prefigures or foreshadows what is to come
- noun the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand
foreshadowing; adumbration.
- noun an example that prefigures or foreshadows what is to come
- theorisations1/5
theorisation
- noun the production or use of theories
theorization.
- noun the production or use of theories
- desecrations1/5
desecration
- noun blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
profanation; blasphemy; sacrilege.
- desecration of the Holy Sabbath
- noun blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
- divagations1/5
divagation
- noun a message that departs from the main subject
digression; aside; excursus; parenthesis.
- noun a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
deviation; digression; deflexion; deflection; diversion.
- a diversion from the main highway
- a digression into irrelevant details
- a deflection from his goal
- noun a message that departs from the main subject
- cessations1/5
cessation
- noun a stopping
surcease.
- a cessation of the thunder
- noun a stopping
- perseverations1/5
perseveration
- noun the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it
- noun the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
perseverance; persistence.
- his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate
- noun the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it
- machicolations1/5
machicolation
- noun a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy
- noun a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy
- recalculations1/5
recalculation
- noun the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data)
- recalculation yielded a much larger value
- noun the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data)
- superinfections1/5
superinfection
- noun infection that occurs while you are being treated for another infection
- noun infection that occurs while you are being treated for another infection
- reduplications1/5
reduplication
- noun repetition of the final words of a sentence or line at the beginning of the next
anadiplosis.
- noun the syllable added in a reduplicated word form
- noun repetition of the final words of a sentence or line at the beginning of the next
- exultations1/5
exultation
- noun a feeling of extreme joy
jubilancy; jubilation; jubilance.
- noun the utterance of sounds expressing great joy
jubilation; rejoicing.
- noun a feeling of extreme joy
- indecisions1/5
indecision
- noun doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
indecisiveness; irresolution.
- his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost
- noun the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
indecisiveness.
- the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court
- noun doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
- zions1/5
zion
- noun originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
Sion.
- the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'
- noun Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
Israel; State of Israel; Yisrael; Sion.
- noun originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
- apperceptions1/5
apperception
- noun the process whereby perceived qualities of an object are related to past experience
- noun the process whereby perceived qualities of an object are related to past experience
- misconstructions1/5
misconstruction
- noun a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)
misconstrual.
- noun an ungrammatical constituent
- noun a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)
- sedimentations1/5
sedimentation
- noun the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
deposit; alluviation.
- noun the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
- acceptations1/5
acceptation
- noun acceptance as true or valid
- noun the accepted meaning of a word
word meaning; word sense.
- noun acceptance as true or valid
- defamations1/5
defamation
- noun a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
obloquy; hatchet job; calumniation; traducement; calumny.
- noun an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
calumny; denigration; slander; aspersion.
- noun a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
- amnions1/5
amnion
- noun thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)
amniotic sac; amnios.
- noun thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)
- furcations1/5
furcation
- noun the place where something divides into branches
forking.
- noun the place where something divides into branches
- interpenetrations1/5
interpenetration
- noun the action of penetrating between or among
- noun mutual penetration; diffusion of each through the other
permeation.
- noun the action of penetrating between or among
- taxations1/5
taxation
- noun charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
revenue enhancement; tax.
- noun government income due to taxation
tax revenue; tax income; revenue.
- noun charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
- castigations1/5
castigation
- noun a severe scolding
going-over; dressing down; upbraiding; earful; bawling out; chewing out.
- noun verbal punishment
chastisement.
- noun a severe scolding
- dramatisations1/5
dramatisation
- noun conversion into dramatic form
dramatization.
- the play was a dramatization of a short story
- noun a dramatic representation
dramatization.
- noun conversion into dramatic form
- rapscallions1/5
rapscallion
- noun a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
varlet; rascal; scallywag; rogue; knave; scalawag.
- noun one who is playfully mischievous
monkey; rascal; scallywag; imp; scamp; scalawag.
- noun a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
- corroborations1/5
corroboration
- noun confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
documentation; certification.
- noun confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
- genuflexions1/5
genuflexion
- noun the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence
genuflection.
- noun the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence
- condescensions1/5
condescension
- noun the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
disdainfulness; superciliousness.
- noun a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
patronage; disdain.
- noun the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
- modillions1/5
modillion
- noun (architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice
- noun (architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice
- indignations1/5
indignation
- noun a feeling of righteous anger
outrage.
- noun a feeling of righteous anger
- intercommunications1/5
intercommunication
- noun mutual communication; communication with each other
- they intercepted intercommunication between enemy ships
- noun mutual communication; communication with each other
- deprecations1/5
deprecation
- noun a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster
- noun the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
denigration.
- noun a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster
- elusions1/5
elusion
- noun the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
slip; eluding.
- noun the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
- vivisections1/5
vivisection
- noun the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research)
- noun the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research)
- commiserations1/5
commiseration
- noun a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
pity; ruth; pathos.
- the blind are too often objects of pity
- noun an expression of sympathy with another's grief
condolence.
- they sent their condolences
- noun a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
- denigrations1/5
denigration
- noun a belittling comment
belittling.
- noun an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
defamation; calumny; slander; aspersion.
- noun a belittling comment
- midsections1/5
midsection
- noun the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
middle; midriff.
- young American women believe that a bare midriff is fashionable
- noun the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
- quadrillions1/5
quadrillion
- noun the number that is represented as a one followed by 24 zeros
- in England they call a septillion a quadrillion
- noun the number that is represented as a one followed by 15 zeros
- noun the number that is represented as a one followed by 24 zeros
- extirpations1/5
extirpation
- noun surgical removal of a body part or tissue
excision; ablation; cutting out.
- noun the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
excision; deracination.
- noun surgical removal of a body part or tissue
- gazillions1/5
gazillion
- noun a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
billion; million; jillion; trillion; zillion.
- there were millions of flies
- noun a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
- campions1/5
campion
- noun any plant of the genus Silene
catchfly; silene.
- noun any plant of the genus Silene
- decryptions1/5
decryption
- noun the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
decipherment; decoding.
- a secret key or password is required for decryption
- noun the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
- numerations1/5
numeration
- noun naming numbers
- noun the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
count; counting; tally; enumeration; reckoning.
- the counting continued for several hours
- noun naming numbers
- conciliations1/5
conciliation
- noun the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
- there was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed
- noun any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration
- noun the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
- intellections1/5
intellection
- noun the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
cerebration; thinking; mentation; thought; thought process.
- thinking always made him frown
- she paused for thought
- noun the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
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jubilation
- noun a feeling of extreme joy
jubilancy; jubilance; exultation.
- noun a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
celebration.
- noun a feeling of extreme joy
- abdications1/5
abdication
- noun a formal resignation and renunciation of powers
stepping down.
- noun the act of abdicating
stepping down.
- noun a formal resignation and renunciation of powers
- embarkations1/5
embarkation
- noun the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
boarding; embarkment.
- noun the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
- regurgitations1/5
regurgitation
- noun backflow of blood through a defective heart valve
- noun recall after rote memorization
- he complained that school was just memorization and regurgitation
- noun backflow of blood through a defective heart valve
- exhilarations1/5
exhilaration
- noun the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
excitement.
- he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed
- noun the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
- paginations1/5
pagination
- noun the system of numbering pages
paging; page number; folio.
- noun the system of numbering pages
- indoctrinations1/5
indoctrination
- noun teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically
- noun teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically
- bisections1/5
bisection
- noun dividing into two equal parts
- noun dividing into two equal parts
- chorions1/5
chorion
- noun the outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)
- noun the outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)
- particularizations1/5
particularization
- noun an individualized description of a particular instance
particularisation; detailing.
- noun an individualized description of a particular instance
- formalisations1/5
formalisation
- noun the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions)
formalization.
- noun the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions)
- abjurations1/5
abjuration
- noun a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
recantation; retraction.
- noun a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
- seclusions1/5
seclusion
- noun the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
privateness; privacy.
- noun the act of secluding yourself from others
- noun the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
- counterrevolutions1/5
counterrevolution
- noun a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution
- noun a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution
- abrogations1/5
abrogation
- noun the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
repeal; annulment.
- noun the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
- ostentations1/5
ostentation
- noun a gaudy outward display
flash; fanfare.
- noun lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
splashiness; pompousness; pretentiousness; puffiness; inflation; pomposity; ostentatiousness.
- noun a gaudy outward display
- defecations1/5
defecation
- noun the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
laxation; shitting.
- noun the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
- lexicalizations1/5
lexicalization
- noun the process of making a word to express a concept
lexicalisation.
- noun the process of making a word to express a concept
- dissuasions1/5
dissuasion
- noun a communication that dissuades you
- noun persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action
- noun a communication that dissuades you
- inhumations1/5
inhumation
- noun the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
burial; interment; sepulture; entombment.
- noun the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
- readmissions1/5
readmission
- noun the act of admitting someone again
- the surgery was performed on his readmission to the clinic
- noun the act of admitting someone again
- enunciations1/5
enunciation
- noun the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
diction.
- noun the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
- outstations1/5
outstation
- noun a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
outpost.
- noun a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
- postilions1/5
postilion
- noun someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
postillion.
- noun someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
- asseverations1/5
asseveration
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
averment; assertion.
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
- ganglions1/5
ganglion
- noun an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons
- noun an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons
- reevaluations1/5
reevaluation
- noun the evaluation of something a second time (or more)
- noun the evaluation of something a second time (or more)
- ideations1/5
ideation
- noun the process of forming and relating ideas
- noun the process of forming and relating ideas
- alliterations1/5
alliteration
- noun use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse
initial rhyme; head rhyme; beginning rhyme.
- around the rock the ragged rascal ran
- noun use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse
- disillusions1/5
disillusion
- noun freeing from false belief or illusions
disenchantment; disillusionment.
- verb free from enchantment
disenchant.
- noun freeing from false belief or illusions
- ligations1/5
ligation
- noun (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
- noun (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
- trepidations1/5
trepidation
- noun a feeling of alarm or dread
- noun a feeling of alarm or dread
- reintroductions1/5
reintroduction
- noun an act of renewed introduction
- noun an act of renewed introduction
- accreditations1/5
accreditation
- noun the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
- a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools
- noun the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
- defalcations1/5
defalcation
- noun the sum of money that is misappropriated
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
embezzlement; peculation; misappropriation; misapplication.
- noun the sum of money that is misappropriated
- collusions1/5
collusion
- noun secret agreement
- noun agreement on a secret plot
connivance.
- noun secret agreement
- misappropriations1/5
misappropriation
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
embezzlement; peculation; defalcation; misapplication.
- noun wrongful borrowing
- his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
- introspections1/5
introspection
- noun the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
self-contemplation; self-examination.
- noun the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
- lunations1/5
lunation
- noun the period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
synodic month; lunar month; moon.
- noun the period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
- postillions1/5
postillion
- noun someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
postilion.
- noun someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
- adjurations1/5
adjuration
- noun a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
- noun a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
- retrospections1/5
retrospection
- noun reference to things past
- the story begins with no introductory retrospections
- noun memory for experiences that are past
- some psychologists tried to contrast retrospection and introspection
- noun reference to things past
- vituperations1/5
vituperation
- noun abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
invective; vitriol.
- noun abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
- peculations1/5
peculation
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
embezzlement; defalcation; misappropriation; misapplication.
- noun the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
- objurgations1/5
objurgation
- noun rebuking a person harshly
chiding; tongue-lashing; scolding.
- noun rebuking a person harshly
- imprecisions1/5
imprecision
- noun the quality of lacking precision
impreciseness.
- noun the quality of lacking precision
- cohabitations1/5
cohabitation
- noun the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married)
- noun the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married)
- reaffirmations1/5
reaffirmation
- noun renewed affirmation
reassertion.
- noun renewed affirmation
- approbations1/5
approbation
- noun official approval
- noun official recognition or approval
- noun official approval
- overestimations1/5
overestimation
- noun an appraisal that is too high
overestimate; overappraisal; overvaluation.
- noun a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overestimate; overrating; overreckoning.
- noun an appraisal that is too high
- reassertions1/5
reassertion
- noun renewed affirmation
reaffirmation.
- noun renewed affirmation
- underestimations1/5
underestimation
- noun an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
underreckoning; underestimate; underrating.
- noun an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
- flagellations1/5
flagellation
- noun beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
- noun beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
flogging; whipping; lashing; tanning.
- noun beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
- reelections1/5
reelection
- noun election again
- he did not run for reelection
- noun election again
- scissions1/5
scission
- noun the act of dividing by cutting or splitting
- noun the act of dividing by cutting or splitting
- allocutions1/5
allocution
- noun (rhetoric) a formal or authoritative address that advises or exhorts
- noun (rhetoric) a formal or authoritative address that advises or exhorts
- extraditions1/5
extradition
- noun the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty)
- noun the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty)
- ratiocinations1/5
ratiocination
- noun the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism)
conclusion.
- noun logical and methodical reasoning
- noun the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism)
- refections1/5
- incriminations1/5
incrimination
- noun an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
blame; inculpation.
- his incrimination was based on my testimony
- the police laid the blame on the driver
- noun an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
- summarizations1/5
summarization
- noun the act of preparing a summary (or an instance thereof); stating briefly and succinctly
summarisation.
- noun the act of preparing a summary (or an instance thereof); stating briefly and succinctly
- pseudoscorpions1/5
pseudoscorpion
- noun small nonvenomous arachnid resembling a tailless scorpion
false scorpion.
- noun small nonvenomous arachnid resembling a tailless scorpion
- vaticinations1/5
vaticination
- noun knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
prophecy; prognostication.
- noun knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
- bullions1/5
bullion
- noun a mass of precious metal
- noun gold or silver in bars or ingots
- noun a mass of precious metal
- counterdemonstrations1/5
counterdemonstration
- noun a demonstration held in opposition to another demonstration
- supporters of the president organized a counterdemonstration in his support
- noun a demonstration held in opposition to another demonstration
- conniptions1/5
conniption
- noun a display of bad temper
tantrum; scene; fit.
- he had a fit
- she threw a tantrum
- he made a scene
- noun a display of bad temper
- inculcations1/5
inculcation
- noun teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
ingraining; instilling.
- noun teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
- redeterminations1/5
redetermination
- noun determining again
- noun determining again
- disproportions1/5
disproportion
- noun lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something
- noun lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something
- cotillions1/5
cotillion
- noun a ball at which young ladies are presented to society
cotilion.
- noun a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century
cotilion.
- noun a ball at which young ladies are presented to society
- misquotations1/5
misquotation
- noun an incorrect quotation
misquote.
- noun an incorrect quotation
- camions1/5
camion
- noun a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides
lorry.
- noun a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage
dray.
- noun a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides
- adulations1/5
adulation
- noun servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise
- noun servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise
- circumventions1/5
circumvention
- noun the act of evading by going around
- noun the act of evading by going around
- morions1/5
morion
- noun a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
cabasset.
- noun a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
- rogations1/5
rogation
- noun a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church
- noun a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church
- precognitions1/5
precognition
- noun knowledge of an event before it occurs
foreknowledge.
- noun knowledge of an event before it occurs
- securitizations1/5
- nonunions1/5
nonunion
- adjective not belonging to or not allowing affiliation with a trade union
- nonunion carpenters
- a nonunion contractor
- adjective not belonging to or not allowing affiliation with a trade union
- traductions1/5
traduction
Transmission from one to another. Obs.Traditional communication and traduction of truths. Sir M. Hale.
- subfunctions1/5
subfunctions
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- miscommunications1/5
miscommunications
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- prestations1/5
prestation
(O. Eng. Law) A payment of money; a toll or duty; also, the rendering of a service. Burrill.
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- gabions1/5
gabion
(Fort.) A hollow cylinder of wickerwork, like a basket without a bottom. Gabions are made of various sizes, and filled with earth in building fieldworks to shelter men from an enemy's fire.
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superimpositions
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recapitalizations
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- misclassifications1/5
misclassifications
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- delaminations1/5
delamination
(Biol.) Formation and separation of laminæ or layers; one of the methods by which the various blastodermic layers of the ovum are differentiated. ✍ This process consists of a concentric splitting of the cells of the blastosphere into an outer layer (epiblast) and an inner layer (hypoblast). By the perforation of the resultant two-walled vesicle, a gastrula results similar to that formed by the process of invagination.
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overgeneralizations
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trunnion
(Gun.) A cylindrical projection on each side of a piece, whether gun, mortar, or howitzer, serving to support it on the cheeks of the carriage. See Illust. of Cannon .
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decurion
(Rom. Antiq.) A head or chief over ten; especially, an officer who commanded a division of ten soldiers.
- avions1/5
avions
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transversion
The act of changing from prose into verse, or from verse into prose.
- conflations1/5
conflations
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- bioregions1/5
- pressions1/5
pression
The act of pressing; pressure. Sir I. Newton.
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- biotransformations1/5
biotransformations
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reinventions
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misidentifications
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subclassifications
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subfractions
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- lustrations1/5
lustration
The act of lustrating or purifying. And holy water for lustration bring. Dryden.
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arborization
The appearance or figure of a tree or plant, as in minerals or fossils; a dendrite.
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- supersaturations1/5
supersaturation
The operation of supersaturating, or the state of being supersaturated.
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reconceptualizations
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cavitations
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microinstructions
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revendication
The act of revendicating. R. Vattel (Trans. )
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contextualizations
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parameterisations
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immunoprecipitations
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circumambulations
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compactifications
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laudation
The act of lauding; praise; high commendation.
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mineralization
The process of mineralizing, or forming a mineral by combination of a metal with another element; also, the process of converting into a mineral, as a bone or a plant.
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metallization
The act or process of metallizing. R.
- rections1/5
rection
(Gram.) See Gibbs.Government , n., 7.
- siderations1/5
sideration
The state of being siderated, or planet-struck; esp., blast in plants; also, a sudden and apparently causeless stroke of disease, as in apoplexy or paralysis. Obs. Ray.
- pontifications1/5
- impropriations1/5
impropriation
The act of impropriating; as, the ; also, that which is impropriated.impropriation of property or tithes
- zonations1/5
- inequations1/5
- intercolumniations1/5
intercolumniation
(Arch.) The clear space between two columns, measured at the bottom of their shafts. Gwilt.✍ It is customary to measure the intercolumniation in terms of the diameter of the shaft, taken also at the bottom. Different words, derived from the Greek, are in use to denote certain common proportions. They are: Pycnostyle , when the intercolumniation is of one and a half diameters;Systyle , of two diameters;Eustyle , of two and a quarter diameters;Diastyle , of three diameters;Aræostyle , of four or more, and so great that a wooden architrave has to be used instead of stone;Aræosystyle , when the intercolumniations are alternately systyle and aræostyle.
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copolymerizations
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trituration
The act of triturating, or reducing to a fine or impalpable powder by grinding, rubbing, bruising, etc. Paley.
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gratulation
The act of gratulating or felicitating; congratulation. I shall turn my wishes into gratulations. South.
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reinfections
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interdigitation
(Anat.) The state of interdigitating; interdigital space. Owen.
- pulsions1/5
pulsion
The act of driving forward; propulsion; -- opposed to R.suction ortraction .
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counteraccusations
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valorizations
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consociation
Intimate union; fellowship; alliance; companionship; confederation; association; intimacy. A friendly consociation with your kindred elements. Warburton.
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retranslations
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rehospitalizations
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- retractations1/5
retractation
The act of retracting what has been said; recantation.
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subcommissions
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- cyclizations1/5
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reconversion
A second conversion.
- premedications1/5
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conation
(Philos.) The power or act which directs or impels to effort of any kind, whether muscular or psychical. Of conation, in other words, of desire and will. J. S. Mill.
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- prospections1/5
prospection
The act of looking forward, or of providing for future wants; foresight.
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misprision
The act of misprising; misapprehension; misconception; mistake. Archaic Fuller.The misprision of this passage has aided in fostering the delusive notion. Hare.
- reconceptions1/5
reconceptions
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prelection
A lecture or discourse read in public or to a select company. "The prelections of Faber." Sir M. Hale.
- consignations1/5
consignation
The act of consigning; the act of delivering or committing to another person, place, or state. Obs.So is despair a certain consignation to eternal ruin. Jer. Taylor.
- resubmissions1/5
resubmissions
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- tentations1/5
tentation
Trial; temptation. Obs. Sir T. Browne.
- emptions1/5
emption
The act of buying. R. Arbuthnot.
- sociations1/5
sociations
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- digitations1/5
digitation
A division into fingers or fingerlike processes; also, a fingerlike process.
- metafictions1/5
- immissions1/5
immission
The act of immitting, or of sending or thrusting in; injection; -- the correlative of emission.
- objectivations1/5
- embolizations1/5
- personalizations1/5
- disaggregations1/5
disaggregation
The separation of an aggregate body into its component parts.
- structurations1/5
- incompletions1/5
incompletion
Want of completion; incompleteness. Smart.
- cions1/5
cion
See Scion .The cion overruleth the stock; and the stock is but passive, and giveth aliment, but no motion, to the graft. Bacon.
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hyperpolarizations
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procuration
The act of procuring; procurement.
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- criminations1/5
crimination
The act of accusing; accusation; charge; complaint. The criminations and recriminations of the adverse parties. Macaulay.
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Derived words of ions
- relationship«Word Popularity Bar5/5
relationship
- noun a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness)
human relationship.
- the relationship between mothers and their children
- noun a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
- he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship
- noun a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness)
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relationship
- noun a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness)
human relationship.
- the relationship between mothers and their children
- noun a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
- he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship
- noun a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness)
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championship
- noun the status of being a champion
title.
- he held the title for two years
- noun a competition at which a champion is chosen
- noun the status of being a champion
- companionship4/5
companionship
- noun the state of being with someone
fellowship; company; society.
- he missed their company
- he enjoyed the society of his friends
- noun the state of being with someone
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interrelationship
- noun mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness
interrelation; interrelatedness.
- interrelationships of animal structure and function
- noun mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness
- interrelationship3/5
interrelationship
- noun mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness
interrelation; interrelatedness.
- interrelationships of animal structure and function
- noun mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness
- championships3/5
championship
- noun the status of being a champion
title.
- he held the title for two years
- noun a competition at which a champion is chosen
- noun the status of being a champion
- companionships1/5
companionship
- noun the state of being with someone
fellowship; company; society.
- he missed their company
- he enjoyed the society of his friends
- noun the state of being with someone
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onionskin
- noun a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
flimsy.
- noun a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
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socialization
socialisation.
socialising; socialisation; socializing.