5 2 noun
n
noun
• a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
Example sentence • Exposure to a certain toxin can cause severe health problems.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
Example sentence • The farmer used a team of oxen to plow the field.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a message received and understood
Example sentence • I need more information before I can make a decision.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of constructing something
Example sentence • The construction of the new office building is almost complete.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
Example sentence • The government decided to launch an intervention to stabilize the economy.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
Example sentence • The university administration is responsible for managing the academic programs.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
Example sentence • The new constitution was ratified by a majority of voters.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
Example sentence • The university is a prestigious institution known for its academic excellence.
14 4 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating process.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
Example sentence • Public transportation is more convenient than driving in the city.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a daily dose of digoxin to the patient.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• any toxin that affects neural tissues
Example sentence • The venom of snakes contains potent neurotoxins.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
Example sentence • The presence of saxitoxin in shellfish can lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the process of giving careful thought to something
Example sentence • The company took into consideration the opinions of its employees before making a decision.
10 4 noun
n
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
Example sentence • Her motivation to succeed drove her to study late into the night.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Example sentence • The company offered him a generous compensation package to persuade him to accept the job offer.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a point where lines intersect
Example sentence • The car accident happened at the intersection .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Example sentence • She takes medication every morning for her chronic illness.
10 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
Example sentence • She practices meditation every morning to start her day.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Example sentence • He couldn't help but feel responsible for his sister's misfortune .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a powerful neurotoxin found in the ovaries of pufferfish
Example sentence • The accumulation of tetrodotoxin in the pufferfish makes it highly poisonous.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
verb
• treat medicinally, treat with medicine
Example sentence • I forgot to take my medicine this morning.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
Example sentence • She had a vivid imagination and could easily create fantastical worlds in her mind.
11 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a message describing how something is to be done
Example sentence • I followed the cooking instructions and made a delicious meal.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community
Example sentence • The integration of new employees into the company culture is important for productivity.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving
Example sentence • The quarterback threw an interception on the first play of the game.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• the activity of constructing something again
Example sentence • The reconstruction of the historic building took several years to complete.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
Example sentence • The cat's playful demeanor was the very incarnation of curiosity.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)
Example sentence • The inquisition was a period of intense religious questioning and persecution in medieval Europe.
6 2 verb
v
Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
Example sentence • The politician's actions were met with widespread condemnation .
12 4 noun
n
noun
• (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
Example sentence • The window was covered in condensation after the hot shower.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• an arrangement of parts or elements
Example sentence • The Big Dipper is a well-known constellation in the northern hemisphere.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
Example sentence • She suffered from chronic constipation for years.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a conference (usually with someone important)
Example sentence • I need to schedule a consultation with my doctor about my symptoms.
14 5 noun
n
Example sentence • The disintegration of the old building was caused by years of neglect.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the state or an instance of being imperfect
Example sentence • Her artwork celebrated the beauty of imperfection .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
Example sentence • He chanted the ancient incantation to summon the spirits.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Example sentence • She has a strong inclination for music.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
Example sentence • I experienced indigestion after eating a heavy meal.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of righteous anger
Example sentence • She felt a wave of indignation wash over her as she read the offensive comment.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
Example sentence • There was a severe infestation of cockroaches in the kitchen.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the inflammation in my knee.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
Example sentence • The inscription on the monument was weathered and barely readable.
12 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of installing something (as equipment)
Example sentence • The installation of new software on my computer took a long time.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
Example sentence • The spacecraft's navigation system guided it safely through the asteroid belt.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of officially naming a candidate
Example sentence • His nomination for Best Actor was well-deserved.
13 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
Example sentence • The doctor dictated his notes and the nurse completed the transcription .
9 4 noun
n
noun
• any substance that has a toxic effect on cells
Example sentence • The cytotoxin killed the cancer cells in the laboratory experiment.
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