7 2 noun n Example sentence • Under the microscope, desmids appear as tiny symmetrical cells.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• having no cogency or legal force
noun
• someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
verb
• force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen
Example sentence • The hospital has a ward dedicated to caring for invalids .
7 2 noun n noun
• any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
Example sentence • I bought a bouquet of orchids for my friend's birthday.
6 2 noun n adjective
• of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
noun
• matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
adjective satellite
• characterized by good substantial quality
Example sentence • She eats mostly solids now, rather than pureed baby food.
6 1 noun n noun
• a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
adjective satellite
• subject to change; variable
Example sentence • The doctor recommended drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
7 2 noun n noun
• the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
Example sentence • The two countries have deep-seated hatreds towards each other.
7 2 noun n adjective
• existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
noun
• a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
adjective satellite
• filled or brimming with tears
Example sentence • Please make sure to pack all liquids in your checked luggage.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
adjective satellite
• produced by crossbreeding
Example sentence • The biologist conducted experiments to study the fertility of hybrids between different species of birds.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
noun
• a United States term for Blacks that is now considered offensive
adjective satellite
• having skin rich in melanin pigments;
Example sentence • The museum displayed a collection of portraits of famous coloreds throughout history.
7 2 noun n noun
• a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
Example sentence • He was known for his beautiful ballads .
8 2 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• being ten more than ninety
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• small in range or scope
noun
• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
adjective satellite
• subject to limits or subjected to limits
Example sentence • Many limiteds are released in limited quantities, making them even more valuable.
7 2 noun n noun
• a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
Example sentence • There are several different methods for solving this problem.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • She experiences heavy periods every month.
7 3 noun n noun
• A group of illustrious or talented people, especially one with seven members.
6 2 noun n noun
• food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
Example sentence • She loves adding avocado to her salads .
6 2 noun n noun
• a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business
Example sentence • The synods of various denominations often have different rules and traditions.
6 2 noun n noun
• a part of a river where the current is very fast
adjective satellite
• done or occurring in a brief period of time
Example sentence • The river flowed smoothly until it reached the rapids .
7 3 noun n noun
• very small free-living arachnid that is parasitic on animals or plants; related to ticks
Example sentence • These acarids can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
5 2 noun n noun
• any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
adjective satellite
• harsh or corrosive in tone
Example sentence • Fatty acids are essential for the proper functioning of the body.
7 3 noun n noun
• a lizard of the family Agamidae
Example sentence • The agamids in the exhibit at the zoo were fascinating to watch.
6 2 noun n noun
• A bird of the family Alcidae, including auks, auklets, razorbills, dovekies, guillemots, and puffins.
Example sentence • The population of alcids has been declining due to habitat loss and climate change.
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Example sentence • She remained calm amids the chaos.
8 3 noun n noun
• an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
adjective satellite
• acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)
Example sentence • I often take antacids after a spicy meal to relieve my indigestion.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • In mosses, antherids are typically found on the top of the male gametophyte.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various small plant-sucking insects
Example sentence • The rose bushes in my garden are infested with aphids .
9 3 noun n noun
• air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs
Example sentence • Spiders, scorpions, and ticks are all examples of arachnids .
7 3 noun n noun
• Any of a class of strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibres, used in aerospace and military applications.
Example sentence • These gloves are made from aramids .
8 3 noun n noun
• Any phasmid nematode of the family Ascarididae (Ascaridae)
Example sentence • Treatment for ascarids usually involves medication to kill the worms.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Example sentence • Several high-profile bids were submitted for the construction project.
9 3 noun n noun
• moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
Example sentence • Studies have shown that bombycids have distinct mating behaviors.
6 2 noun n adjective
• of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle)
noun
• hollow-horned ruminants
Example sentence • The African buffalo is one of the largest bovids .
7 2
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7 2 noun n noun
• one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
Example sentence • The dentist examined my cuspids to check for any cavities.
9 3 noun n adjective
• of or relating to members of fish family Cyprinidae
noun
• soft-finned mainly freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales
Example sentence • The population of cyprinids in the lake has been steadily declining.
7 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Polymer synthesis often involves the reaction of diacids with diols.
8 3 noun n noun
• reptile having a pair of openings in the skull behind each eye
Example sentence • The evolution of diapsids led to the emergence of the first flying reptiles.
9 3 noun n noun
• a hybrid produced by parents that differ only at two gene loci that have two alleles each
Example sentence • The Punnett square can be used to determine the phenotypic ratios of dihybrids .
9 3 noun n
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7 3 noun n noun
• any of numerous venomous fanged snakes of warmer parts of both hemispheres
Example sentence • King cobras, black mambas, and taipans are all elapids .
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Scientists are studying the migration patterns of euphausids to better understand their behavior.
7 3 noun n noun
• either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
Example sentence • She closed her eyelids tightly to protect her eyes from the bright sunlight.
8 2 noun n
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7 2 verb v Example sentence • My mom forbids me from staying out late.
6 2 noun n noun
• Any member of the family Gadidae of fish such as cod and pollack.
4 1 noun n
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Example sentence • I need a gids to navigate through the city.
8 2 noun n noun
• a barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti)
Example sentence • Watch out for the glochids on the cactus when handling it.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • My grandkids are coming over for dinner tonight.
5 1 noun n noun
• a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines
Example sentence • The computer screen is just a collection of tiny grids of colored pixels.
8 3 noun n noun
• cyst filled with liquid; forms as a result of infestation by tapeworm larvae (as in echinococcosis)
Example sentence • The surgeon removed the hydatids from the patient's liver.
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