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• a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
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• a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
9 5 noun n Example sentence • The doctor examined the patient's genitalia for any signs of infection.
5 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia
Example sentence • The mafia is known for its criminal activities and organized crime.
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• civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
Example sentence • The local militia was called to defend the town during the invasion.
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• A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.
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• (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
Example sentence • The presence of bacteria in food can cause spoilage and foodborne illnesses.
9 5 noun n noun
• a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
Example sentence • I always eat lunch in the cafeteria at work.
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• queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
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• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • She sang a beautiful aria at the opera last night.
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• (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church
Example sentence • The curia is the main governing body of the Roman Catholic Church.
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• any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia
Example sentence • She planted dahlias in her garden to add color to the flower bed.
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• mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
Example sentence • My grandmother was diagnosed with dementia last year.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful fuchsia dress to the party.
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• rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Example sentence • He underwent surgery to repair a hernia in his abdomen.
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• prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality
Example sentence • It is important to educate people about the harmful effects of homophobia .
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• a disposition to remain inactive or inert
Example sentence • The car kept moving forward due to its inertia .
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• (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
Example sentence • The lamia was a mythical creature in Greek mythology with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a serpent.
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• an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with bipolar mania .
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• longing for something past
Example sentence • I feel a sense of nostalgia when I listen to music from my childhood.
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• an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations
Example sentence • She has a phobia of spiders and can't even be in the same room as one.
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• perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch
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• sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
Example sentence • I ordered a glass of sangria at the restaurant.
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• a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband
Example sentence • The doctor found a taenia in the patient's intestine during the surgery.
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• a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband
Example sentence • La tenia es un tipo de gusano intestinal que puede infectar a los seres humanos.
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• the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
Example sentence • The surgeon inserted a metal rod in his tibia to stabilize the fracture.
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• A submergent coastal landform, often known as a drowned river valley
Example sentence • We took a boat ride to explore the beautiful ria .
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Example sentence • In ancient Greece, xenia was the concept of hospitality towards strangers.
8 5 noun n Example sentence • She dedicated her entire career to academia .
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• inability to perceive written words
Example sentence • The patient's alexia prevented her from being able to read.
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• a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae
Example sentence • The gods of ancient Greece consumed ambrosia to maintain their immortality.
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• a water solution of ammonia
Example sentence • The strong smell of ammonia filled the room after the chemical spill.
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• partial or total loss of memory
Example sentence • He suffered from amnesia after the car accident.
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• loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • The dentist used local anaesthesia to numb my mouth before filling the cavity.
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• genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with severe anemia and required blood transfusion.
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• loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • The patient was given anesthesia before the surgery.
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• a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
Example sentence • She has been struggling with anorexia for years and is currently receiving treatment.
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• a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
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• an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia .
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• a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
Example sentence • She struggled with bulimia for many years.
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• a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
Example sentence • Testing for chlamydia is important for early detection and treatment.
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• a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
Example sentence • I found a lot of information in the encyclopedia .
7 4 noun
• tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
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• a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
Example sentence • After winning the championship, there was a feeling of euphoria among the team.
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• the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
Example sentence • There are different types of euthanasia , such as voluntary and involuntary.
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• a genus of Pyralidae, containing the greater wax moth or honeycomb moth (Galleria)
Example sentence • The galleria is known for its extensive collection of contemporary art.
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• any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example sentence • I bought a beautiful gardenia plant for my backyard.
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