13 5 noun n noun
• the worship of the Bible
Example sentence • Many people view bibliolatries as a form of idolatry.
11 4
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
8 3 noun n noun
• performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
Example sentence • He works in the IT services department of the company.
8 3 noun n noun
• kindly endorsement and guidance
Example sentence • The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
6 3 noun n noun
• the highest point (of something)
Example sentence • The apices of the mountains were covered in snow.
10 4 noun n noun
• supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
Example sentence • The appendices of the report contain additional data and charts.
7 3 noun n noun
• A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
Example sentence • The DNA molecule is composed of two intertwining helices .
7 3 noun n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • The stock indices fluctuated throughout the day.
8 3 noun n noun
• (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
Example sentence • The mathematician analyzed the matrices to solve the system of linear equations.
7 3 noun n noun
• A varicose, i.e. swollen and knotted, vein
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with esophageal varices .
8 3 noun n noun
• the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
Example sentence • The cube has eight vertices .
8 3 noun n noun
• A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
Example sentence • The vortices in the river created a swirling effect.
11 4 noun n noun
• a requirement of etiquette or custom
Example sentence • Please don't worry about the formalities and just enjoy the party.
11 4 noun n noun
• a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
Example sentence • The police arrested the two main accomplices involved in the bank robbery.
7 3 noun n noun
• An opinion offered in an effort to be helpful.
Example sentence • I asked my father for advices on how to fix my computer.
6 3 noun n noun
• A hood, or cape with a hood, made of or lined with grey fur, formerly worn by the clergy.
Example sentence • The priests donned their amices before entering the church.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The anthelices are the outer ridges of the ear.
11 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The antihelices are prominent structures of the ear.
11 4 noun n noun
• works for an expert to learn a trade
verb
• be or work as an apprentice
Example sentence • The master craftsman trained his apprentices in the art of woodturning.
10 4 noun n noun
• a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
Example sentence • Several armistices were signed during the First World War.
9 4 noun n noun
• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Example sentence • The magician amazed the audience with his artifices .
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The aruspices were ancient Roman priests who divined the will of the gods by inspecting the entrails of sacrificial animals.
8 4 noun n noun
• reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
10 5 noun n Example sentence • The aviatrices completed a successful transatlantic flight.
9 4 noun n noun
• an endowed church office giving income to its holder
Example sentence • The bishop distributed the benefices among the deserving priests.
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • In geometry, the bisectrices are the lines that divide an angle into two equal parts.
7 3 noun n noun
• part of a dress above the waist
Example sentence • Historically, women's bodices were often tightly laced.
9 3 noun n noun
• a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine
verb
• supply with a brattice, to ventilate mines
Example sentence • The miners built brattices to control the flow of air in the mine.
8 3 noun n
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7 3 noun n noun
• The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
Example sentence • The bee collects nectar and stores it in its calices .
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The cantatrices performed a beautiful aria at the opera house.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • Her caprices often made it difficult to predict her behavior.
7 3 noun n noun
• Any member of the genus Carex of sedges.
8 3 noun n noun
• An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store water.
8 3 noun n noun
• the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
8 3 noun n noun
• a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
Example sentence • The chalices on the altar were used for communion.
10 4 noun n noun
• a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
Example sentence • His face was covered in cicatrices from the accident.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • The devout followers practiced self-flagellation with cilices .
7 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The presence of cimices in the hotel room was a cause for concern.
12 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The bishop appointed two coadjutrices to assist him in his duties.
11 4 noun n noun
• monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glance
Example sentence • The village was terrified of the cockatrices that had taken residence nearby.
7 3 noun n noun
• an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
Example sentence • The library contains a collection of ancient codices .
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The gang members were known to be complices in various illegal activities.
8 3 noun n noun
• a dense growth of bushes
Example sentence • Many animals find refuge in the dense undergrowth of coppices .
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
Example sentence • The cornices on the old building were intricately carved.
8 3 noun n noun
• The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
Example sentence • The cortices of the brain are responsible for processing sensory information.
10 4 noun n noun
• the trait of lacking courage
Example sentence • His cowardices prevented him from standing up to the bully.
8 3 noun n noun
• a long narrow depression in a surface
Example sentence • The hiker discovered a hidden treasure in the deep crevices of the cave.
7 3 noun n noun
• Any of various mosquitoes of the genus Culex, some of which carry disease.
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