6 2
noun
• English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
5 2 noun
n
noun
• the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
4 1 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
noun
• Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
adverb
• To the degree or extent indicated.
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
interjection
• Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.
Example sentence • I need to return this borrowed pencil to her.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
Example sentence • The mantis is a fascinating insect known for its distinctive appearance and hunting skills.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
Example sentence • I have a meeting for my business tomorrow.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an announcement containing information about an event
verb
• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Example sentence • I received a notice from the bank about my overdue payment.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a customary way of operation or behavior
verb
• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Example sentence • She is dedicated to her piano practice .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
Example sentence • The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Example sentence • I need a synopsis of the book before I decide to read it.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being just or fair
Example sentence • The judge delivered a verdict in the name of justice .
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• work done by one person or group that benefits another
verb
• be used by; as of a utility
Example sentence • The customer service at this hotel is top-notch.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
Example sentence • She was known for her reputation as a seductive temptress .
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
Example sentence • The elephant had an enormous size.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
Example sentence • The doctor recommended amniocentesis to determine if there were any chromosomal abnormalities.
8 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
Example sentence • The data analysis revealed interesting patterns.
5 2
noun
• United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
14 5 noun
n
noun
• synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
Example sentence • Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through the process of photosynthesis .
10 2 noun
n
noun
• someone who makes or mends dresses
Example sentence • The seamstress had been sewing dresses for over 30 years.
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • The iris is the national flower of France.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
Example sentence • I enjoy playing tennis with my friends on the weekends.
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • Investors often purchase munis for their tax-free status.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • Serving a longer sentence for a minor crime is an injustice .
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
Example sentence • The hotel is known for its high standards of cleanliness .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
Example sentence • Untreated syphilis can lead to severe health problems and complications.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• works for an expert to learn a trade
verb
• be or work as an apprentice
Example sentence • The young man was excited to become an apprentice at the prestigious law firm.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
Example sentence • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• common Old World thrush noted for its song
Example sentence • The mavis is a species of thrush that is known for its melodious song.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Example sentence • His nemesis from high school became his business partner.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
Example sentence • After hours of walking in the desert, we finally reached an oasis .
7 3 noun
n
noun
• (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Example sentence • Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through osmosis .
12 6 noun
n
noun
• abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from osteoporosis and has to be careful not to fall.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Example sentence • The athlete uses a prosthesis to enhance his performance.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having no living or known mother
Example sentence • She was left motherless at a very young age.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• eminent beyond or above comparison
Example sentence • She is a peerless singer with a voice that captivates audiences.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
Example sentence • The relentless rain washed away all the freshly planted seeds.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
Example sentence • I feel a sense of tiredness after staying up all night studying.
8 2 adjective
adj
noun
• medium for communication
Example sentence • She bought a wireless mouse for her computer.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
verb
• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She has a laser-like focus when she is working on her paintings.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
Example sentence • Her goodness and kindness made her a beloved member of the community.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• inflammation of a joint or joints
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from arthritis and finds it difficult to move her joints.
8 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Example sentence • She undergoes dialysis three times a week to treat her kidney disease.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
13 5 noun
n
noun
• syphilis of the central nervous system
Example sentence • Patients with neurosyphilis may experience meningitis.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• loss of the ability to move a body part
Example sentence • He suffered from partial paralysis of his legs after the accident.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
Example sentence • Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
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