9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
Example sentence • Her voice was tremulous as she delivered the speech.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She looked absolutely fabulous in her new dress.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• inspiring scornful pity
Example sentence • His outfit was so ridiculous that everyone burst out laughing.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely marvellous .
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
Example sentence • Her scandalous behavior at the party shocked everyone.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (Greek mythology) a wicked king and son of Zeus; condemned in Hades to stand in water that receded when he tried to drink and beneath fruit that receded when he reached for it
Example sentence • He found himself in a tantalus situation when he was surrounded by delicious desserts but couldn't eat any due to his diet.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• being or having the character of a miracle
Example sentence • Her recovery from the accident was nothing short of miraculous .
8 3 noun n noun
• a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
Example sentence • I'm studying calculus for my math exam.
8 3 noun n noun
• any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
Example sentence • The loud noise was a stimulus that startled the dog.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• not serious in content or attitude or behavior
Example sentence • She spent her entire inheritance on frivolous purchases.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• having or showing no mercy
Example sentence • The merciless dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having branches or flower heads that bend downward
Example sentence • The pendulous branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The sunset over the ocean was absolutely marvelous .
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• marked by precise accordance with details
Example sentence • She is very meticulous in her work, checking every detail multiple times.
13 5 noun n noun
• an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
Example sentence • The most common cause of hydrocephalus in newborns is a blockage in the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
8 3 noun n noun
• a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
Example sentence • The nautilus is a cephalopod mollusk with a spiral shell.
7 3 noun n noun
• (Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to or resembling a nebula
adjective satellite
• lacking definite form or limits
Example sentence • The meaning of the poem was nebulous , leaving the readers uncertain.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • India is the second most populous country in the world.
7 3 noun n noun
• a force that moves something along
Example sentence • The new government's policies provided an impetus for economic growth.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• having a strong desire for success or achievement
adjective satellite
• requiring full use of your abilities or resources
Example sentence • She has always been an ambitious student, constantly striving for excellence.
9 3 verb v 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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• full of trivial conversation
Example sentence • He is a garrulous old man who loves to tell stories.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She had a querulous tone in her voice when she complained about the food.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
Example sentence • She showed tremendous strength in overcoming her fears.
10 4 noun n noun
• a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
Example sentence • New York City is often referred to as the metropolis of the United States.
8 3 noun n noun
• people in general considered as a whole
Example sentence • The governement's new policy aims to improve healthcare services for the general populace .
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• without scruples or principles
Example sentence • The unscrupulous lawyer took advantage of his client's trust and stole their money.
5 2 noun n noun
• protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
Example sentence • She had a runny nose and mucus was dripping from her nostrils.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• amounting to a large indefinite number
Example sentence • There are numerous birds in the park.
9 4 noun n noun
• the citadel in ancient Greek towns
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The hikers embarked on a perilous journey through the treacherous mountains.
9 4 noun n Example sentence • He is an ignoramus when it comes to art history.
5 2 noun n noun
• the means of connection between things linked in series
Example sentence • The nexus of the problem lies in poor communication between departments.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• very good; of the highest quality
Example sentence • The party last night was absolutely fantabulous !
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being deliberately mean
Example sentence • His meanness towards his subordinates earned him a bad reputation.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of very great significance
Example sentence • The birth of a child is a momentous occasion.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The hikers struggled to climb the steep mountainous terrain.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
Example sentence • He had a murderous look in his eyes
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• intended to attract notice and impress others
adjective satellite
• (of a display) tawdry or vulgar
Example sentence • Her ostentatious display of wealth made everyone feel uncomfortable.
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 3 adjective adj adjective
• having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
adjective satellite
• characterized by extreme care and great effort
Example sentence • He is a scrupulous lawyer who always follows ethical guidelines.
5 2 verb, noun v, n 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.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
adjective satellite
• providing for many things at once
Example sentence • I decided to read the entire omnibus of Sherlock Holmes stories.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of carnivores
Example sentence • Lions are carnivorous animals.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• of or containing nitrogen
Example sentence • The dentist used nitrous oxide to help me relax during the procedure.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• injurious to physical or mental health
Example sentence • The noxious fumes from the factory caused respiratory problems for nearby residents.
8 3 noun n noun
• a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
Example sentence • The pancreas is a glandular organ located in the abdomen.
10 4 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 • The rhinoceros was grazing peacefully in the grassland.
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