5 2 noun
n
noun
• the means of connection between things linked in series
Example sentence • The nexus of the problem lies in poor communication between departments.
6 2 noun
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noun
• a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels
Example sentence • The nervous plexus is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body.
8 3 noun
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• A form of pseudocopulation, found chiefly in amphibians and horseshoe crabs, in which a male grasps a female with his front legs as part of the mating process.
Example sentence • During amplexus , the male frog grasps the female tightly.
10 4 noun
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Example sentence • The amplexuses between the frogs were a fascinating sight to behold.
5 2 verb, noun
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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 2 noun
n
noun
• a genus of haws comprising the harriers
Example sentence • We went to the circus last night and saw a spectacular acrobatic show.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
Example sentence • The lotus is considered a sacred flower in many cultures.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
adjective
• on the negative side or lower end of a scale
noun
• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
adjective satellite
• involving disadvantage or harm
Example sentence • The answer to the math problem is ten minus two.
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.
2 1 noun
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noun
• North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
Example sentence • He invited all of us to his birthday party.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
6 2 noun
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preposition
• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
9 3 adjective
adj
noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
adjective satellite
• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
7 2 verb
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verb
• to consider or examine in speech or writing
Example sentence • Let's discuss the agenda for the meeting.
6 3 noun, adjective
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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.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a plexus of lymph nodes in the lower portion of the abdominal aorta
Example sentence • The aortic plexus is a network of nerves located around the abdominal aorta.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• a plexus of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers
Example sentence • The autonomic plexus controls the involuntary muscles of the digestive system.
3 1 noun
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noun
• a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
verb
• send or move around by bus
Example sentence • I take the bus to work every morning.
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noun
• a plexus of nerves supplying the heart and nearby structures
Example sentence • The cardiac plexus is a network of nerves located near the base of the heart.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• a plexus of nerves surrounding the internal carotid artery
Example sentence • The carotid plexus is a network of nerves located in the carotid artery.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• a nerve plexus lying beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle
Example sentence • The cervical plexus is a network of nerves in the neck.
13 3 noun
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noun
• a vascular plexus of the cerebral ventricles that regulate intraventricular pressure
Example sentence • The choroid plexus is a network of blood vessels in the brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid.
15 5 noun
n
noun
• a small plexus formed by the fifth sacral and coccygeal nerves
Example sentence • The coccygeal plexus is a network of nerves located in the pelvic region.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• a large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach
Example sentence • The coeliac plexus is a dense network of nerves located in the upper abdomen.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a lymphatic plexus located along the lower portion of the aorta and iliac vessels
Example sentence • The lumbar plexus is a network of nerves located in the lower back.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• a plexus of unmyelinated fibers and postganglionic autonomic cell bodies in the muscular coat of the esophagus and stomach and intestines
Example sentence • The myenteric plexus is a network of nerve fibers located between the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the gastrointestinal tract.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a network of intersecting nerves
Example sentence • The brachial nerve plexus supplies the motor and sensory innervation to the upper limb.
4 1
adjective
• on the positive side or higher end of a scale
noun
• a useful or valuable quality
adjective satellite
• involving advantage or good
Example sentence • I have ten dollars plus five dollars, so I have fifteen dollars in total.
15 5 noun
n
noun
• a plexus of veins draining the region of the pterygoid muscles and draining into the internal maxillary and anterior facial veins
Example sentence • The pterygoid plexus is a complex network of veins located in the skull.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a nerve plexus formed by the 4th and 5th lumbar and 1st, 2nd, 3rd sacral nerves; supplies the pelvic region and lower limbs
Example sentence • The sacral plexus is a network of nerves in the lower spine.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach
Example sentence • He struck his opponent in the solar plexus , causing him to double over in pain.
5 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Example sentence • He was arrested for selling bogus insurance policies.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
Example sentence • I have a small cactus on my windowsill.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a periodic count of the population
Example sentence • The government conducts a census every ten years to collect data about the population.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
Example sentence • I love the refreshing taste of citrus in my drink.
6 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur
Example sentence • The clinical term for sexual intercourse is coitus .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• someone that is abnormally large and powerful
Example sentence • The statue of Liberty is a colossus that stands tall in New York Harbor.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
5 2 noun
n
noun
• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The ultrasound showed a healthy fetus growing inside the expectant mother.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The doctor performed an ultrasound to check the development of the foetus .
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a general kind of something
Example sentence • The genus Canis includes species such as wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Example sentence • After three seasons, the TV show went on hiatus .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• any plant of the genus Hibiscus
Example sentence • I planted a beautiful hibiscus in my garden.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Example sentence • I love to dip vegetables in hummus .
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