5 2 noun
n
noun
• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with a common cold virus .
10 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
Example sentence • HIV is a well-known retrovirus that attacks the immune system.
15 7 noun
n
noun
• any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems
Example sentence • Pregnant women infected with cytomegalovirus can pass the virus to their unborn child.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• Any virus of the genus Hantavirus, transmitted by aerosolized rodent excreta or rodent bites, especially the deer mouse. Hantaviruses cause Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS): incubation lasts for 1–5 weeks, sickness begins with fever and muscle aches, followed by shortness of breath and coughing.
Example sentence • Deer mice are known to carry hantavirus .
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• (of a metal or alloy) Containing no iron.
Example sentence • The automotive industry relies on nonferrous alloys for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicle manufacturing.
5 2 verb, noun
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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.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely marvellous .
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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.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur common in North America in the late Jurassic
Example sentence • The brontosaurus was a large, herbivorous dinosaur with a long neck and tail.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• having or expressing desire for something
Example sentence • She was desirous of achieving success in her career.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• resembling incest as by excessive intimacy
Example sentence • The play explores the destructive consequences of an incestuous relationship.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The sunset over the ocean was absolutely marvelous .
13 5 adjective
adj
adjective
• not prominent or readily noticeable
Example sentence • She tried to remain inconspicuous in the crowded room.
11 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • Many animals in the safari are herbivorous , surviving on a diet of plants.
10 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
Example sentence • There are various serotypes of adenovirus that can cause different diseases.
6 2 noun
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noun
• any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
Example sentence • The entire chorus sang in perfect harmony.
6 2 adjective
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adjective
• full of pores or vessels or holes
Example sentence • The sponge is porous and absorbs liquids easily.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to or containing iron
Example sentence • Iron is a common ferrous metal used in construction.
9 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The monstrous creature stalked through the dark forest.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
5 2 noun
n
noun
• the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
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n
preposition
• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
Example sentence • I always embarrass my younger brother by telling embarrassing stories about him in front of his friends.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• characterized by homospory
Example sentence • Ferns are a well-known example of homosporous plants.
9 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• known widely and usually unfavorably
Example sentence • He was a notorious criminal and had a long history of illegal activities.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Example sentence • The dog displayed a vicious behavior towards the mailman.
8 2 noun
n
verb
• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Example sentence • The waitress brought us our drinks.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • The butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
Example sentence • The hiker faced a tortuous path up the steep mountain.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
Example sentence • I love the refreshing taste of citrus in my drink.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
9 3 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection
Example sentence • The narcissus is a type of flowering plant.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Example sentence • The walrus sunned itself on the rocky shore.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• having a strong desire for success or achievement
adjective satellite
• requiring full use of your abilities or resources
Example sentence • She has always been an ambitious student, constantly striving for excellence.
8 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress.
13 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong
adjective satellite
• characterized by extreme care and great effort
Example sentence • She is a conscientious student who always completes her assignments on time.
6 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• widely known and esteemed
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
Example sentence • The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The ultrasound showed a healthy fetus growing inside the expectant mother.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
Example sentence • The archaeologists discovered an ancient sarcophagus in the tomb.
13 5 noun
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noun
• large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America
Example sentence • The tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs.
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 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• not serious in content or attitude or behavior
Example sentence • She spent her entire inheritance on frivolous purchases.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
Example sentence • She hired a governess to educate her children.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• within or by means of a vein
Example sentence • The patient received intravenous medication to treat the infection.
9 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The criminal mastermind devised a nefarious plan to steal the priceless artifacts.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
adjective
• of or containing nitrogen
Example sentence • The dentist used nitrous oxide to help me relax during the procedure.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• of or providing nourishment
Example sentence • Spinach is a highly nutritious leafy green vegetable.
8 2 adjective
adj
adverb
• (used as an intensifier) excellently
adjective satellite
• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The firework display was truly wondrous .
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • The government has announced a budget surplus for the third consecutive year.
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