8 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She looked absolutely fabulous in her new dress.
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 .
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• inspiring scornful pity
Example sentence • His outfit was so ridiculous that everyone burst out laughing.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals
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 adjective
adj
adjective
• having or showing no mercy
Example sentence • The merciless dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• being or having the character of a miracle
Example sentence • Her recovery from the accident was nothing short of miraculous .
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The sunset over the ocean was absolutely marvelous .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts
Example sentence • The strobilus is the cone-like reproductive structure of certain plants, such as pine trees.
9 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The trochilus is a small bird commonly known as a hummingbird.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
Example sentence • I'm studying calculus for my math exam.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
Example sentence • The most common cause of hydrocephalus in newborns is a blockage in the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
Example sentence • The loud noise was a stimulus that startled the dog.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• full of trivial conversation
Example sentence • He is a garrulous old man who loves to tell stories.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to or resembling a nebula
adjective satellite
• lacking definite form or limits
Example sentence • The meaning of the poem was nebulous , leaving the readers uncertain.
8 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • India is the second most populous country in the world.
9 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She had a querulous tone in her voice when she complained about the food.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
Example sentence • Her voice was tremulous as she delivered the speech.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• marked by precise accordance with details
Example sentence • She is very meticulous in her work, checking every detail multiple times.
8 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The hikers embarked on a perilous journey through the treacherous mountains.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• people in general considered as a whole
Example sentence • The governement's new policy aims to improve healthcare services for the general populace .
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
Example sentence • Her scandalous behavior at the party shocked everyone.
12 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• without scruples or principles
Example sentence • The unscrupulous lawyer took advantage of his client's trust and stole their money.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the citadel in ancient Greek towns
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
Example sentence • New York City is often referred to as the metropolis of the United States.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• (Greek mythology) a wicked king and son of Zeus; condemned in Hades to stand in water that receded when he tried to drink and beneath fruit that receded when he reached for it
Example sentence • He found himself in a tantalus situation when he was surrounded by delicious desserts but couldn't eat any due to his diet.
9 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
adjective satellite
• intentionally conceived
Example sentence • She made a conscious decision to pursue her dreams.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
Example sentence • The nautilus is a cephalopod mollusk with a spiral shell.
8 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The lapillus is a small stone found in volcanic ash.
14 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• relating to or being or containing chlorophyll
Example sentence • The chlorophyllous leaves of the plants enable them to photosynthesize.
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.
15 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of various rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria
Example sentence • The streptobacillus bacterium was identified in the patient's blood sample.
9 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• deviating from the general or common order or type
Example sentence • The experiment yielded anomalous results that could not be explained.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• disposed to believe on little evidence
adjective satellite
• showing a lack of judgment or experience
Example sentence • She was so credulous that she believed everything he told her.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
Example sentence • She gave him an incredulous look when he told her he won the lottery.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a tract of land used for burials
Example sentence • The ancient city had a necropolis where their deceased rulers were buried.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having branches or flower heads that bend downward
Example sentence • The pendulous branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
adjective satellite
• characterized by extreme care and great effort
Example sentence • He is a scrupulous lawyer who always follows ethical guidelines.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• expressing offensive reproach
Example sentence • He was known for his scurrilous remarks about his colleagues.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• anything that tends to arouse
Example sentence • I received a bonus for achieving my sales target.
9 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• having no known name or identity or known source
adjective satellite
• not known or lacking marked individuality
Example sentence • She received an anonymous gift on her birthday.
9 3 adjective
adj
noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
adjective satellite
• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
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.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to the nervous system
Example sentence • She felt nervous before her big job interview.
7 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Example sentence • He has a serious illness and needs to undergo surgery.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• a very large urban complex (usually involving several cities and towns)
Example sentence • Tokyo's megalopolis is home to over 37 million people.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics
Example sentence • Some people take acidophilus supplements to promote gut health.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
8 3 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) an Athenian inventor who built the labyrinth of Minos; to escape the labyrinth he fashioned wings for himself and his son Icarus
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
Example sentence • She checked her Facebook status every hour.
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