10 5 noun n noun
• the cup-shaped hollow in the hipbone into which the head of the femur fits to form a ball-and-socket joint
Example sentence • The acetabulum is the socket of the hip joint.
6 3 noun n noun
• a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
Example sentence • Some people use amylum as a substitute for cornstarch in recipes.
9 4 noun n noun
• an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with hordeolum and was prescribed antibiotic eye drops.
12 5 noun n noun
• any of various funnel-shaped parts of the body (but especially the hypophyseal stalk)
Example sentence • The infundibulum is the funnel-shaped region of the brain.
8 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The aciculum helps the snail retract into its shell.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The furculum is a bone structure found in birds, also known as the wishbone.
7 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The lioness sank her teeth into the jugulum of her prey.
11 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The retinaculum helps hold tendons in place and prevents them from sliding out of position.
10 4 noun n noun
• A long, whiplike, modified zooid on the surface of certain colonies of bryozoa
Example sentence • The vibraculum of the sea anemone is used for defense and feeding.
4 1 preposition
• Used to indicate source or provenance.
Example sentence • He received a gift from his friend.
4 1 verb v noun
• the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
verb
• move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
Example sentence • I will come to your house later today.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
Example sentence • My mum makes the best cookies.
7 2 noun n noun
• the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
Example sentence • She fought for freedom and equality for all people.
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
noun
• the state of being welcome
Example sentence • The warm welcome made me feel at home.
7 2 noun n noun
• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
Example sentence • I have a math problem that I can't solve.
4 2 noun n noun
• a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
Example sentence • She is a proud alum of Harvard University.
6 2 verb v verb
• enter or assume a certain state or condition
Example sentence • I want to become a doctor when I grow up.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the smallest possible quantity
Example sentence • The minimum wage in this country is $10 per hour.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
Example sentence • The concept of quantum is fundamental to the field of quantum physics.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • I gave them the keys to the house.
4 1 adjective adj adjective
• (quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
adverb
• (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
adjective satellite
• relatively many but unspecified in number
Example sentence • I need some money for the bus fare.
7 2 noun n noun
• a domain in which something is dominant
Example sentence • The castle stood proudly in the heart of the kingdom .
10 4 noun n Example sentence • The construction of the Great Wall of China took over a millennium to complete.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
Example sentence • She picked a random book off the shelf.
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • She seldom goes to parties.
6 2 noun n noun
• accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
Example sentence • She shared her wisdom with me, and I am grateful for her guidance.
7 2 noun n noun
• an aggressive and violent young criminal
Example sentence • The police arrested a notorious hoodlum last night.
8 3 noun n noun
• an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The pendulum swung back and forth in a hypnotic rhythm.
9 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed); it was captured from Jordan in 1967 in the Six Day War; a holy city for Jews and Christians and Muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom
5 1 noun n noun
• the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
verb
• travel by getting free rides from motorists
Example sentence • She sucked her thumb for comfort.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Example sentence • The movie I watched last night was awesome .
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• situated at the bottom or lowest position
noun
• the lower side of anything
verb
• provide with a bottom or a seat
Example sentence • He sat at the bottom of the stairs, too tired to climb any further.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
Example sentence • She saw a handsome man across the room.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • Good morning, madam . How can I assist you today?
6 2 noun n noun
• instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
Example sentence • The education system in this country needs to be reformed.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
Example sentence • The soda can is made of aluminum .
6 3 noun n noun
• a shelter from danger or hardship
Example sentence • He sought asylum in a foreign country.
7 3 noun n noun
• propriety in manners and conduct
Example sentence • The teacher reminded the students to maintain decorum during the assembly.
5 2 noun n noun
• a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
Example sentence • I posted a question on the forum , hoping someone could help me.
7 2 noun n noun
• the pivot about which a lever turns
Example sentence • The fulcrum is a pivot point on which a lever turns.
8 3 noun n noun
• narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
Example sentence • He took laudanum to relieve his pain.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
Example sentence • He ordered a magnum of champagne to celebrate his promotion.
10 4 noun n noun
• a written proposal or reminder
Example sentence • I received a memorandum from my boss regarding the new company policies.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
Example sentence • She wore a stunning platinum necklace to the gala.
6 2 noun n noun
• a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
Example sentence • A quorum of at least half the members is required for a valid vote.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
Example sentence • She sprinkled talcum powder on her hands before putting on gloves.
9 4 noun n noun
• a final peremptory demand
Example sentence • She issued an ultimatum to her boyfriend: either propose or break up.
6 2 noun n noun
• special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
Example sentence • The national emblem of Australia is a kangaroo and an emu.
4 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
Example sentence • He made a dumb mistake on the test.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
Example sentence • I just bought a new album by my favorite band.
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