8 3 noun n noun
• an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
Example sentence • The tick is a type of parasite that feeds on the blood of its host.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • She recited a poem at the talent show.
10 3 noun n noun
• an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection
Example sentence • The human body produces lymphocytes in the bone marrow.
10 3 noun n noun
• a vote by the electorate determining public opinion on a question of national importance
Example sentence • The government decided to hold a plebiscite to gauge public opinion on the proposed tax increase.
9 3 noun n noun
• blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
Example sentence • The presence of leukocytes in the urine may indicate an infection in the urinary tract.
9 3 noun n noun
• a white mineral consisting of magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium
Example sentence • The deposits of magnesite in this region are believed to be rich in quality.
4 1 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
Example sentence • The construction crew will site the new building near the park.
5 1 adjective adj adjective
• being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
noun
• the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
adjective satellite
• free from moral blemish or impurity; unsullied
Example sentence • She wore a white dress to the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• clear or deep perception of a situation
Example sentence • Her insight into the issue was impressive.
14 5 noun n
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Example sentence • A microsporocyte is a mother cell that produces microspores.
9 3 noun n noun
• a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
Example sentence • A common type of phagocyte is a macrophage.
5 1 verb v noun
• an instance of visual perception
verb
• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
Example sentence • I sighted a rare bird in the forest.
7 2 noun n noun
• a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web; a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web
Example sentence • I found the recipe on a cooking website .
9 2 noun n noun
• providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
Example sentence • Her foresight in investing early in the stock market led to significant financial gains.
4 1 verb v noun
• a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Example sentence • She cited several sources to support her argument.
6 2 verb v verb
• arouse or elicit a feeling
Example sentence • The news of her engagement excited her family.
5 1 verb v verb
• produce a literary work
Example sentence • Please write your name on the top of the page.
9 3 verb v verb
• hand over to the authorities of another country
Example sentence • The government agreed to extradite the criminal to the United States.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a formation of aircraft in flight
Example sentence • I booked a flight to Paris for next week.
5 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
noun
• an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
adjective satellite
• socially right or correct
verb
• make reparations or amends for
Example sentence • He always tries to do what is right .
8 2 noun n noun
• a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
Example sentence • We found a perfect campsite by the lake.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
adjective satellite
• of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs
Example sentence • The hermaphrodite has both male and female reproductive organs.
6 2 verb v verb
• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
Example sentence • He used a lighter to ignite the candle.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
adjective satellite
• marked by refinement in taste and manners
Example sentence • He greeted the guests with a polite smile.
11 4 noun n noun
• a leukocyte that has granules in its cytoplasm
Example sentence • The presence of granulocytes in a blood sample can indicate an active inflammatory response.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an adherent of the religious reforms of John Huss
7 2 verb v noun
• something that has been written again
verb
• write differently; alter the writing of
Example sentence • I need to rewrite this paragraph for my essay.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
verb
• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Example sentence • The two fighters stepped into the ring and began the fight .
5 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• to a degree (not used with a negative)
Example sentence • She was quite surprised when she won the lottery.
7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• upright in position or posture
noun
• a vertical structural member as a post or stake
adjective satellite
• in a vertical position; not sloping
Example sentence • He stood upright and tall on the stage.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the light provided by a burning candle
Example sentence • The room was lit only by the soft glow of candlelight .
8 2 noun n noun
• normal use of the faculty of vision
Example sentence • Regular eye exams are important for maintaining good eyesight .
9 2 noun n noun
• a period of fourteen consecutive days
Example sentence • I will be on vacation for a fortnight .
9 2 noun n noun
• understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
Example sentence • In hindsight , I should have invested in that company.
9 3 noun n noun
• an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
Example sentence • There was a lack of oversight in the company's financial department.
8 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of craving something
Example sentence • I have a ravenous appetite for pizza.
8 3 noun n noun
• an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
Example sentence • He used dynamite to blow up the boulder blocking the road.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having or showing profound knowledge
Example sentence • She was known for her erudite lectures on ancient history.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
Example sentence • There is a finite number of planets in our solar system.
9 3 noun n noun
• man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
adjective satellite
• surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power
verb
• broadcast or disseminate via satellite
Example sentence • The satellite is orbiting the Earth.
6 1 noun n noun
• originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
verb
• raise (someone) to knighthood
Example sentence • The knight rode on his horse towards the castle.
8 2 noun n noun
• the time of day immediately following sunset
adjective satellite
• lighted by or as if by twilight
Example sentence • The twilight cast an orange glow over the horizon.
5 1 adverb adv Example sentence • I might go to the party tonight.
5 1 noun n noun
• Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx
Example sentence • I love stargazing at night .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone
Example sentence • The beautiful white calcite crystals sparkle in the sunlight.
8 2 noun n noun
• used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
Example sentence • Pencil leads are made of graphite mixed with clay.
12 5 noun n noun
• a parasitic plant that contains some chlorophyll and therefore is capable of photosynthesis
Example sentence • The mistletoe is a hemiparasite that attaches itself to trees and takes nutrients from them.
6 2 noun n noun
• a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
Example sentence • The jewelry display case was made of lucite .
5 2 verb v verb
• act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
Example sentence • They united the two organizations to form a stronger company.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
verb
• secure a copyright on a written work
Example sentence • They copyrighted the design of the logo.
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