7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The message was written in cryptic code.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator
Example sentence • The Sun moves along the ecliptic as it appears to travel across the sky.
9 4 adjective adj noun
• a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system
adjective satellite
• stimulating the central nervous system
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed an analeptic medication for the patient's fatigue.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
Example sentence • The shape of the planet was observed to be elliptic .
7 2 adjective adj noun
• a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
adjective satellite
• tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels
Example sentence • I accidentally cut myself while shaving, so I used a styptic pencil to stop the bleeding.
15 6 adjective adj adjective
• Occurring after an apocalypse or catastrophic event.
Example sentence • They lived in a postapocalyptic world where resources were scarce.
10 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The artist created a procryptic painting that was open to interpretation.
7 2 noun n noun
• a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)
Example sentence • The art gallery had an impressive diptych display featuring two paintings that complemented each other.
8 2 noun n noun
• art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)
Example sentence • The art gallery had a beautiful triptych on display.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
noun
• people in general considered as a whole
adjective satellite
• affecting the people or community as a whole
Example sentence • The public showed overwhelming support for the new legislation.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
adjective satellite
• inconceivably extended in space or time
Example sentence • The cosmic radiation from the sun can have harmful effects on the human body.
4 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
noun
• a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
adjective satellite
• very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
Example sentence • The Iliad and The Odyssey are both famous examples of epic poetry.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
noun
• a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
adjective satellite
• stated explicitly or in detail
Example sentence • The detective asked for a specific description of the suspect.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The movie was terrific , with great acting and a captivating storyline.
9 3 noun n noun
• A work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together, often with hinges
Example sentence • The art museum displayed a beautiful polyptych from the Renaissance era.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
noun
• a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
Example sentence • The hospital uses antiseptic wipes to clean the surfaces.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The earthquake caused cataclysmic damage to the city.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of epilepsy
noun
• a person who has epilepsy
Example sentence • The hospital has a department that specializes in treating epileptics.
6 2 noun n noun
• artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
Example sentence • The fabric of her dress was a beautiful silk.
13 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
Example sentence • He is an opportunistic person who takes advantage of every opportunity.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• favoring or practicing capitalism
Example sentence • The country has a capitalistic economic system.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The movie I watched last night was fantastic .
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or resembling the eye
Example sentence • They screened a documentary about the optic nerve.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or involving the pancreas
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
Example sentence • He studied engineering at the local polytechnic .
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
adjective satellite
• representing what is real; not abstract or ideal
Example sentence • The movie had very realistic special effects.
8 3 noun n noun
• a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
Example sentence • The United States is a republic with a democratic system of government.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• recurring with measured regularity
Example sentence • She danced to the rhythmic beat of the drums.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
Example sentence • After the heavy rain, the septic tank overflowed and caused a foul smell.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
Example sentence • The skeptic refused to believe in paranormal activity.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• (neuroscience) of or involving synapses
Example sentence • The synaptic cleft is the small gap between two neurons.
6 3 adjective adj adjective
• being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7)
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• being sour to the taste
Example sentence • The orange juice tasted too acidic for my liking.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example sentence • The car accident was horrific , with multiple fatalities.
5 2 noun n adjective
• used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
noun
• the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
adjective satellite
• expressing deep emotion
verb
• write lyrics for (a song)
Example sentence • The song's lyrics are beautiful and poetic.
5 2 noun n noun
• any art that invokes supernatural powers
adjective satellite
• possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
Example sentence • She believed in the power of magic and cast a spell to find her true love.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Example sentence • I love to listen to music while I work.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of art or artists
adjective satellite
• satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
Example sentence • She is a very artistic person who enjoys painting and sculpting.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
Example sentence • She wore an authentic Victorian gown to the ball.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
adjective satellite
• representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large
Example sentence • The country held its first democratic elections.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
noun
• a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
adjective satellite
• converted or adapted to domestic use
Example sentence • She prefers domestic flights over international ones.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
Example sentence • She remained optimistic despite facing many challenges.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to pantheism
Example sentence • Many indigenous cultures have a pantheistic view of nature, seeing the earth and its elements as divine.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• expecting the worst possible outcome
Example sentence • She has a pessimistic view of the future.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
adjective satellite
• capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
Example sentence • I recycled all the plastic bottles.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
Example sentence • The arctic temperatures caused the river to freeze over.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
Example sentence • She is an athletic girl who enjoys playing various sports.
5 2 noun n adjective
• of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times
noun
• floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
Example sentence • I found an old chest in the attic .
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
noun
• self-loading rifle capable of automatic fire
adjective satellite
• resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity
Example sentence • The missile went ballistic after launch.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
Example sentence • She handled the tense situation with a diplomatic approach.
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