5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
Example sentence • The culex tritaeniorhynchus is a vector for Japanese encephalitis.
5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Pulicidae
Example sentence • The pulex is a small parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds.
4 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• genus of Eurasian spiny shrubs: gorse
Example sentence • The ulex plant produces bright yellow flowers.
2 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
Example sentence • My ex called me yesterday.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
noun
• a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
adjective satellite
• difficult to analyze or understand
Example sentence • She has a complex personality that is difficult to understand.
3 1 noun n noun
• a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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Example sentence • In legal parlance, a lex is a specific law or statute.
6 3 noun n noun
• a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
Example sentence • The ilexes in the park are quite old.
10 4 noun n noun
• type genus of the Pulicidae
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• genus of Eurasian spiny shrubs: gorse
6 3 noun n noun
• wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns
Example sentence • I spotted a herd of ibexes on the mountainside.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • He indexes all the books in the library.
4 2 noun n noun
• the highest point (of something)
Example sentence • The eagle soared to the apex of the mountain.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
Example sentence • The ancient codex contains the secrets of a long-lost civilization.
6 2 noun n noun
• the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
Example sentence • The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions.
4 1 verb v Example sentence • He likes to flex his muscles at the gym.
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • He cast a hex on his enemy.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • I need to look up that word in the index of the dictionary.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
Example sentence • She wore a latex costume to the Halloween party.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• communicates two or more signals over a common channel
adjective satellite
• many and varied; having many features or forms
Example sentence • The movie theater has several screens, making it a multiplex .
4 1 noun n noun
• either of two large muscles of the chest
Example sentence • He flexed his pecs to show off his muscular physique.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an elastic synthetic fabric
Example sentence • She wore a pink spandex bodysuit for her dance performance.
5 1 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She bought a new pair of specs to replace her old glasses.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the shape of something rotating rapidly
Example sentence • The storm created a powerful vortex that sucked in everything around it.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various platforms built into a vessel
verb
• be beautiful to look at
Example sentence • The cruise ship had multiple decks for passengers to enjoy.
6 2 noun n noun
• The structure at the front end of a tapeworm which, in the adult, has suckers and hooks by which it attaches itself to a host.
Example sentence • The scolex is the anterior end of a tapeworm, usually having suckers or hooks for attaching to the host's intestinal wall.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an addition that extends a main building
Example sentence • The country annexes a neighboring territory to expand its borders.
6 3 noun n noun
• the highest point (of something)
Example sentence • The apexes of the mountains were covered in snow.
8 3 noun n noun
• (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object
Example sentence • Her cathexes towards her new job are evident in her enthusiasm and dedication.
8 3 noun n noun
• persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
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Example sentence • The committee proposed the coannexes of several small islands.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
noun
• a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
adjective satellite
• difficult to analyze or understand
8 3
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Example sentence • The convexes of the lenses help to focus the light.
8 3 noun
• the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
Example sentence • The frontal cortexes of humans are highly developed.
7 3 verb v verb
• To remove another's sexual characteristics or functions, often physical sterilization.
Example sentence • The veterinarian desexes animals to prevent them from reproducing.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• An order or factor of ten.
8 3 noun n noun
• a house with two units sharing a common wall
adjective satellite
• (used technically of a device or process) having two parts
Example sentence • I live in one of the duplexes on Maple Street.
4 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
Example sentence • My exes and I have remained friends.
7 3 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj
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Example sentence • He fedexes the package to his friend in California.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The flexes muscles impressed everyone at the gym.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • There are several fourplexes on this block.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • My family and I went to different funplexes during our vacation.
5 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • He believed that his bad luck was caused by a series of hexes placed upon him.
5 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I bought a pack of kexes from the store.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief
Example sentence • I always keep a box of kleenexes on my desk.
7 3 noun n noun
• a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
Example sentence • The latexes of certain plants can be collected to make rubber.
5 2 verb v noun
• all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function
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7 3 noun n noun
• Any of the genus Murex of marine gastropods.
Example sentence • The museum has a collection of murexes from various parts of the world.
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