10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or denoting the third period of the Mesozoic era
noun
• the period from 135 million to 63 million years ago; end of the age of reptiles; appearance of modern insects and flowering plants
Example sentence • The cretaceous sedimentary rock was formed millions of years ago.
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Example sentence • The plant has an equisetaceous stem that resembles a horse's tail.
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• possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
Example sentence • She showed courageous determination in fighting for her rights.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress.
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• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example sentence • The painting was so hideous that I couldn't stand to look at it.
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• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example sentence • Her outfit was outrageous , with brightly colored feathers sticking out from every angle.
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• happening or arising without apparent external cause
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• said or done without having been planned or written in advance
Example sentence • Her spontaneous decision to quit her job surprised everyone.
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• characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
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• exhibiting courtesy and politeness
Example sentence • He was always courteous and polite to everyone he met.
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• containing or characterized by error
Example sentence • The article contained several erroneous facts.
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• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • I felt nauseous after eating the spoiled food.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The unrighteous act of stealing is punishable by law.
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• occurring with no delay
Example sentence • The car's acceleration is nearly instantaneous .
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• characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
Example sentence • He is a righteous man who always helps the needy.
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• occurring or operating at the same time
Example sentence • The dancers moved in perfect simultaneous motion.
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• invulnerable to fear or intimidation
Example sentence • He made an audacious attempt to climb Mount Everest without any proper training.
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• marked by extreme and violent energy
Example sentence • The ferocious lion roared loudly in the safari.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She gave him a flirtatious smile.
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• very large in expanse or scope
Example sentence • The living room in the new house is very spacious .
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She is a tenacious advocate for human rights.
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• excessively greedy and grasping
Example sentence • She has a voracious appetite and can eat a whole pizza by herself.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
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• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
7 2 verb v verb
• to consider or examine in speech or writing
Example sentence • Let's discuss the agenda for the meeting.
5 2 verb, noun v, n 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.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Example sentence • Einstein is considered a genius in the field of physics.
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• of or relating to the nervous system
Example sentence • She felt nervous before her big job interview.
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• concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Example sentence • He has a serious illness and needs to undergo surgery.
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• (poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
Example sentence • The beauteous sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues of orange and pink.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The garden was filled with bounteous fruit trees.
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• relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
Example sentence • The scientist discovered a carbonaceous rock sample.
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• resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
Example sentence • The coriaceous armor of the rhinoceros beetle provides protection from predators.
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• of or belonging to the class Crustacea
Example sentence • The marine biologist studies various crustaceous creatures.
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• showing no courtesy; rude
Example sentence • His discourteous remarks angered everyone in the room.
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• not pertinent to the matter under consideration
Example sentence • The professor asked the students to remove any extraneous information from their essays.
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• existing as or having characteristics of a gas
Example sentence • Carbon dioxide is a gaseous compound that is produced during cellular respiration.
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• characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
Example sentence • The herbaceous plant has soft, green leaves.
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• composed of or containing bone
Example sentence • The skeleton is made up of osseous tissue.
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• deserving or inciting pity
Example sentence • Her piteous cries for help went unanswered.
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• accompanied by bloodshed
Example sentence • The surgeon used a sanguineous sponge to clean the patient's wound.
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• containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
Example sentence • The sebaceous glands produce oil to moisturize and protect the skin.
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• through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
Example sentence • The transcutaneous oxygen pressure test is used to measure tissue oxygenation.
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• of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye
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• (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it
Example sentence • The vitreous is the transparent gel-like substance that fills the posterior chamber of the eye.
10 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The flowers in the garden had a violaceous hue.
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• appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
Example sentence • Taking a short break can be advantageous for productivity.
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• involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness
Example sentence • It is disadvantageous to have a low credit score when applying for a loan.
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• consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
Example sentence • The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students from different cultures.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
Example sentence • She underwent percutaneous coronary intervention to treat her blocked arteries.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or located below the epidermis
Example sentence • The surgeon made a small incision to access the subcutaneous tissues.
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• Having the form of a butterfly.
Example sentence • The papilionaceous flowers attracted many butterflies.
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• full of trivial conversation
Example sentence • She is always the center of attention at parties because of her loquacious nature.
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• tough and callous by virtue of experience
Example sentence • He had a pugnacious attitude and was always looking for a fight.
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