7 3 noun n Example sentence • She experienced several ictuses during the course of her illness.
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• A device used to take a bearing on a distant object.
Example sentence • The ship captain used peloruses to navigate through the treacherous waters.
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Example sentence • The prothalluses of certain fern species can be seen growing on damp soil.
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• a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
Example sentence • Her constant jealousies caused a strain on their relationship.
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• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • We learned about the metaphorical metamorphoses in Kafka's novel 'The Metamorphosis'.
12 5 noun n noun
• massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
Example sentence • There are five species of rhinoceroses in the world.
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• the jurisdiction or office of an abbot
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• a disorder of the glands of the body
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• the attribute of being so near as to be touching
Example sentence • The map shows the adjacencies between countries in Europe.
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Example sentence • The conference addressed the issue of aliteracies in the education system.
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• abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
Example sentence • Respiratory alkaloses are caused by excessive breathing.
9 4 noun n noun
• partial or total loss of sight without pathology of the eye; caused by disease of optic nerve or retina or brain
9 5 noun n noun
• infection by a disease-causing ameba
Example sentence • Scientists are studying different amebiases to develop better treatment options.
10 5 noun n noun
• infection by a disease-causing ameba
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed him with amoebiases after examining his stool sample.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A military march up-country, especially that of Cyrus the Younger into Asia.
Example sentence • She bought a book on anabases and was excited to learn about the journeys of ancient Greek soldiers.
9 4 noun n noun
• the case history of a medical patient as recalled by the patient
Example sentence • The doctor asked the patient about their anamneses .
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• (grammar) The consequential clause in a conditional sentence.
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• a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival
Example sentence • The process of apoptoses plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of tissues.
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• the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
Example sentence • Her numerous apostasies led many to question her religious beliefs.
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Example sentence • The apotheces are filled with traditional herbal remedies.
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• the diocese of an archbishop
Example sentence • There are several archdioceses in the country.
8 3 noun n noun
• one or more large merchant ships
Example sentence • The harbor was filled with argosies from distant lands, carrying goods and treasures.
10 5 noun n noun
• infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms
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• a political system governed by a single individual
Example sentence • Historically, autocracies have been characterized by an authoritarian rule.
11 5 noun n noun
• biological theft; illegal collection of indigenous plants by corporations who patent them for their own use
Example sentence • The biopiracies committed by certain pharmaceutical companies have had severe implications for indigenous communities.
12 5 noun n noun
• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosyntheses of amino acids involve intricate biochemical pathways.
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Example sentence • The most common symptom of bronchiectases is a persistent cough with lots of mucus production.
9 4 verb v noun
• pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane
Example sentence • The drug cytolyses cancer cells.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
Example sentence • The delegates discussed the importance of preserving cultural delegacies .
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• the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
Example sentence • Many modern democracies have a system of checks and balances.
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• passage of blood cells (especially white blood cells) through intact capillary walls and into the surrounding tissue
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• the main (mid) section of a long bone
Example sentence • The diaphyses of long bones are elongated and cylindrical in shape.
9 4 noun n noun
• alternation of sexual and asexual generations
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• the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Example sentence • There are 195 dioceses in the United States.
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• negotiation between nations
Example sentence • The diplomat presented the president with a variety of diplomacies to choose from.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an expression of lack of respect
Example sentence • He was known for his numerous discourtesies towards his colleagues.
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• a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
Example sentence • She experienced overwhelming ecstasies when she won the gold medal.
12 5 noun n noun
• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
Example sentence • The effeminacies displayed by the male models on the runway were unconventional but intriguing.
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• capacity or power to produce a desired effect
Example sentence • The efficacies of different medicines vary depending on the individual.
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• hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis
Example sentence • The symptoms of elephantiases include severe swelling and thickening of the skin.
9 3 noun n noun
• a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
Example sentence • The embassies of various countries are located in the capital city.
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Example sentence • The eminencies of the mountain range provide stunning views.
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Example sentence • The activity of enolases can be regulated by various factors.
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• the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier
Example sentence • Linguists study epentheses to understand phonological processes.
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