12 5 noun
n
noun
• a show involving artistic dancing
Example sentence • The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of taking and printing photographs
Example sentence • I have always had a passion for photography .
14 6 noun
n
noun
• the act of making a film
Example sentence • The cinematography in that film was breathtaking.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject
Example sentence • The iconography of ancient Egyptian art often depicted gods and pharaohs.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
Example sentence • The topography of the region consists of rolling hills and lush valleys.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
Example sentence • The earthquake was a major catastrophe , causing widespread destruction.
11 4 noun
n
Example sentence • She learned calligraphy at a young age and became an expert.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
Example sentence • I need to include a bibliography at the end of my research paper.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• a body of historical literature
Example sentence • The book provides a comprehensive overview of the historiography of World War II.
14 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency
Example sentence • The scientist used high-performance liquid chromatography to separate the compounds in the sample.
15 5 noun
n
noun
• the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals
Example sentence • X-ray crystallography is a widely used technique for determining molecular structures.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a method of planographic printing from a metal or stone surface
Example sentence • The artist used a lithography technique to create the detailed print.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the craft of composing type and printing from it
Example sentence • Many graphic designers specialize in typography and use it as a fundamental element in their work.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations
Example sentence • The demography of the United States has been changing over the years.
12 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an electrochemical method of chemical analysis
Example sentence • The scientist conducted polarography to analyze the oxidation-reduction potential.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a descriptive catalog of musical recordings
Example sentence • I am a big fan of Michael Jackson's discography .
13 6 noun
n
noun
• a biography of yourself
Example sentence • I read Maya Angelou's autobiography , 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings', and found it incredibly moving.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• an account of the series of events making up a person's life
Example sentence • I'm currently reading a biography of Albert Einstein.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
Example sentence • I have always had a fascination with world geography .
12 6 noun
n
noun
• the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans
Example sentence • Many scientists conduct research in the field of oceanography .
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
Example sentence • The patient experienced muscle atrophy after being bedridden for several weeks.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs
Example sentence • The doctor used echography to examine the patient's internal organs.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• a biography that idealizes or idolizes the person (especially a person who is a saint)
Example sentence • The biography read like a hagiography , praising every aspect of the subject's life.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays
Example sentence • Regular mammography screenings are recommended for women over the age of 40.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• The science that studies the geographical distribution of plants; geobotany
Example sentence • The phytogeography of tropical rainforests is a complex subject.
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
Example sentence • Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by the progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
Example sentence • English orthography can be difficult to learn for non-native speakers.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light
Example sentence • The radiography technician positioned the patient in the correct position for the X-ray.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Example sentence • I am studying philosophy at university.
7 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • He always looks scruffy and unkempt.
16 6 verb, noun
v, n
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Example sentence • He spends his weekends practicing astrophotography with his high-powered telescope.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
Example sentence • The doctors diagnosed him with myocardial hypertrophy , a condition in which the heart muscle thickens.
10 5 noun
n
noun
• the use of ideograms in writing
Example sentence • The Chinese writing system is based on ideography .
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the study of ancient forms of writing (and the deciphering of them)
Example sentence • The paleography of Latin manuscripts is a specialized field.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• The art and technology of producing moving (video) images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
Example sentence • He specializes in wedding videography .
11 5 noun
n
noun
• roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram
Example sentence • The doctor recommended angiography to determine the cause of the patient's chest pain.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the making of maps and charts
Example sentence • She had a passion for cartography and spent hours drawing detailed maps.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
Example sentence • Modern cryptography is essential for securing online transactions.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• roentgenography of the brain after spinal fluid has been replaced by a gas (usually oxygen); produces an encephalogram
Example sentence • The doctor recommended an encephalography to better understand the patient's condition.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
Example sentence • I have been practicing stenography for years.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire
Example sentence • Samuel Morse is credited with inventing the telegraphy system.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body
Example sentence • She underwent a CT tomography to diagnose the cause of her severe headaches.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• A selective list of movie titles that share a similar characteristic such as the same genre, the same director, the same actor etc.
Example sentence • Her filmography includes over 50 movies.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• The design of theatrical sets.
Example sentence • The scenography of the play created a vivid and immersive world for the audience.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• address to an absent or imaginary person
Example sentence • The apostrophe in "I'm" indicates a contraction.
6 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• like down or as soft as down
Example sentence • I want to cuddle with that fluffy puppy.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
Example sentence • I poured gravy over my mashed potatoes.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an award for success in war or hunting
Example sentence • He proudly displayed his soccer trophy on the shelf.
12 6 noun
n
noun
• dealing with the geographical distribution of animals and plants
Example sentence • The biogeography of island ecosystems has always fascinated scientists.
7 3 adverb
adv
adverb
• prior to a specified or implied time
Example sentence • I have already finished my homework.
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