5 2 noun
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• (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 .
8 2 noun
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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.
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• 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 3 adjective
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• (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
Example sentence • The hurricane caused disastrous flooding in the coastal towns.
9 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The monstrous creature stalked through the dark forest.
11 4 adjective
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• not selective of a single class or person
Example sentence • She was known for her promiscuous behavior, often seen with different partners every night.
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noun
• Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
7 2 adverb, noun, adjective
adv, n, adj
adjective
• (of lower mammals) showing or in a state of estrus; in heat
Example sentence • The cow's estrous cycle typically lasts about 21 days.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
Example sentence • She had long, lustrous hair that fell in cascades down her back.
12 4 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adjective
• equally skillful with each hand
adjective satellite
• marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
Example sentence • He is ambidextrous and can play tennis with either hand.
12 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • The headmistress announced the winner of the science fair.
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
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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
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• taking delight in beauty
Example sentence • She wore a sensuous silk dress that hugged her curves perfectly.
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noun
• large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America
Example sentence • The tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • She is a talented actress who has appeared in many successful films.
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n
noun
• any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
Example sentence • The entire chorus sang in perfect harmony.
8 2 adjective
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• skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
Example sentence • He is a dextrous pianist, effortlessly playing complex pieces.
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noun
• applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
Example sentence • During estrus , female animals become receptive to the male's advances.
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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.
9 3 adjective
adj
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• having the qualities or effects of a poison
Example sentence • The snake's bite contains a poisonous venom.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• resembling incest as by excessive intimacy
Example sentence • The play explores the destructive consequences of an incestuous relationship.
12 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • It was presumptuous of him to assume he would be invited to the party.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having strong sexual appeal
Example sentence • She had a voluptuous figure that turned heads wherever she went.
6 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The sky was filled with wispy cirrus clouds.
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'.
12 4 noun
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noun
• huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur common in North America in the late Jurassic
Example sentence • The brontosaurus was a large, herbivorous dinosaur with a long neck and tail.
7 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• extremely silly or stupid
Example sentence • His fatuous comments only served to further confuse the situation.
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noun
• work done by one person or group that benefits another
verb
• be used by; as of a utility
Example sentence • The customer service at this hotel is top-notch.
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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.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
Example sentence • The hiker faced a tortuous path up the steep mountain.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• informal terms for insanity
Example sentence • The craziness of the party was unmatched.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
Example sentence • The cypress trees lined the riverbank, creating a picturesque scene.
9 3 adjective
adj
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• involving risk or danger
Example sentence • It is highly hazardous to handle radioactive materials without proper protective gear.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
Example sentence • His laziness prevented him from finishing the project on time.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
Example sentence • The idea that pigs can fly is ludicrous .
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noun
• a feeling of fear of embarrassment
Example sentence • Her shyness prevented her from speaking up in class.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
Example sentence • I have a sinus infection and my head is throbbing.
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• marked by active interest and enthusiasm
Example sentence • He is a zealous advocate for human rights.
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noun
• a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
Example sentence • After the war, there was a massive exodus of refugees fleeing the country.
10 3 adjective
adj
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• occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
Example sentence • The author's posthumous book was published a year after his death.
9 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The soup was tasteless and bland.
7 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having thin consistency
Example sentence • Her tenuous grasp on reality made it difficult for others to relate to her.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• unusual largeness in size or extent or number
Example sentence • The vastness of the ocean is breathtaking.
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.
8 2 noun
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noun
• a fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • The soldiers defended the fortress from enemy attacks.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi
Example sentence • Each sorus may contain thousands of spores.
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