5 2 noun
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noun
• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with a common cold virus .
4 2 noun
n
noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • The iris is the national flower of France.
10 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
Example sentence • HIV is a well-known retrovirus that attacks the immune system.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.
Example sentence • I need to update my antivirus software.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• having or expressing desire for something
Example sentence • She was desirous of achieving success in her career.
8 2 noun
n
verb
• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Example sentence • The waitress brought us our drinks.
9 3 verb
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verb
• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
Example sentence • I always embarrass my younger brother by telling embarrassing stories about him in front of his friends.
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 2 noun
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noun
• a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
6 2 noun
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noun
• either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Example sentence • The walrus sunned itself on the rocky shore.
6 2 noun
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noun
• any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
Example sentence • The entire chorus sang in perfect harmony.
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adjective
• of or containing nitrogen
Example sentence • The dentist used nitrous oxide to help me relax during the procedure.
6 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• full of pores or vessels or holes
Example sentence • The sponge is porous and absorbs liquids easily.
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adj
adverb
• (used as an intensifier) excellently
adjective satellite
• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The firework display was truly wondrous .
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• a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis
Example sentence • Dengue fever is caused by an arbovirus transmitted by mosquitoes.
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noun
• any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants
Example sentence • The primary symptoms of echovirus infection include fever and rash.
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.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• any of a group of RNA viruses including those that cause influenza and mumps
Example sentence • The myxovirus outbreak led to the quarantine of the infected animals.
8 3 noun
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Example sentence • A subvirus is a virus that is dependent on a helper virus for replication.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • She is a talented actress who has appeared in many successful films.
8 2 noun
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noun
• a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
Example sentence • I need to buy a new mattress for my bed.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
Example sentence • She was known as the royal mistress of the king.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • The soldiers defended the fortress from enemy attacks.
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n
noun
• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
7 2 noun
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noun
• usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
verb
• provide (a house) with a terrace
Example sentence • Our hotel room came with a beautiful terrace overlooking the ocean.
6 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The sky was filled with wispy cirrus clouds.
9 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
Example sentence • She was known for her impetuous behavior, often acting without thinking.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• resembling incest as by excessive intimacy
Example sentence • The play explores the destructive consequences of an incestuous relationship.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to the nervous system
Example sentence • She felt nervous before her big job interview.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• taking delight in beauty
Example sentence • She wore a sensuous silk dress that hugged her curves perfectly.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
Example sentence • The hotel room had a sumptuous bed with silk sheets.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having strong sexual appeal
Example sentence • She had a voluptuous figure that turned heads wherever she went.
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.
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n
noun
• herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur with a row of bony plates along its back and a spiked tail probably used as a weapon
Example sentence • The stegosaurus is a herbivorous dinosaur known for its distinctive back plates.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a book containing a classified list of synonyms
Example sentence • I used a thesaurus to find synonyms for the word 'happy'.
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 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to or containing iron
Example sentence • Iron is a common ferrous metal used in construction.
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.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• (folklore) a female ogre
Example sentence • The children were scared of the ogress who lived in the cave.
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.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• long-bodied long-tailed tropical American wildcat
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.
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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