10 3 noun
n
noun
• a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
Example sentence • Many fertilizers contain phosphorus to promote plant growth.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• amounting to a large indefinite number
Example sentence • There are numerous birds in the park.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• any of several mites of the order Acarina
Example sentence • An acarus is a type of mite that can cause skin irritations.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
Example sentence • The humerus is the longest bone in the upper limb.
7 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• inclined toward or displaying love
Example sentence • He wrote her a series of amorous poems.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Example sentence • The barbarous king ordered the execution of his enemies.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• relating to or characteristic of carnivores
Example sentence • Lions are carnivorous animals.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• full of or characterized by humor
Example sentence • She is known for her humorous anecdotes and witty remarks.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
Example sentence • He is known for his lecherous behavior towards young women.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
Example sentence • He had a murderous look in his eyes
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
Example sentence • He gave a vigorous response to the criticism.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
Example sentence • The pylorus is the muscular opening between the stomach and the small intestine.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• A device used to take a bearing on a distant object.
Example sentence • The captain used the pelorus to navigate the ship.
10 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • The story revolved around an adulteress who caused a scandal in the small town.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
adjective satellite
• according with custom or propriety
Example sentence • She always maintained a decorous appearance at formal events.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having or affected by a fever
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• too numerous to be counted
Example sentence • There are innumerous stars in the night sky.
7 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• having odor or a characteristic odor
Example sentence • The garbage bag was extremely odorous and needed to be taken outside.
7 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• not easily borne; wearing
Example sentence • The new employee was overwhelmed by the onerous workload assigned to her.
11 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• containing or characteristic of phosphorus
Example sentence • Many fertilizers contain phosphorous to promote healthy plant growth.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• slow and laborious because of weight
Example sentence • He made ponderous movements as he carried the heavy box.
12 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to a growth that is not malignant but is likely to become so if not treated
Example sentence • She underwent surgery to remove the precancerous cells.
12 3
adjective satellite
• accompanied by bloodshed
Example sentence • The history books recorded the slaughterous battle that took place during the war.
10 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • I woke up from a slumberous sleep and felt incredibly refreshed.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
Example sentence • The patient remained stuporous after receiving a high dose of sedatives.
9 3 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adjective
• of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
adjective satellite
• harsh or corrosive in tone
Example sentence • The sulfurous smell emanating from the volcano was overpowering.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• timid by nature or revealing timidity
Example sentence • He was a timorous child, always nervous and fearful.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• so thin as to transmit light
Example sentence • The sky was filled with vaporous clouds.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
Example sentence • The vulturous salesperson took advantage of the unsuspecting customers.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• Splendid, having splendor.
Example sentence • The splendorous sunset painted the sky with vibrant oranges and pinks.
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