10 4 noun n noun
• infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
Example sentence • Johnny was hospitalized with meningitis and had to receive immediate treatment.
11 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the mastoid
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with mastoiditis and prescribed antibiotics.
9 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of a joint or joints
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from arthritis and finds it difficult to move her joints.
10 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
Example sentence • My sister has been suffering from bronchitis for the past week.
9 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
Example sentence • He contracted hepatitis from contaminated food.
8 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the spinal cord
Example sentence • Transverse myelitis is an inflammation of the spinal cord.
9 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with gastritis and was put on a special diet.
10 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
Example sentence • I couldn't speak for a week because of laryngitis .
13 6 noun n noun
• Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the small intestine and of the colon
Example sentence • The most common symptom of enterocolitis is diarrhea.
14 6 noun n noun
• chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
Example sentence • Excessive weight can be a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis .
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• (of animals and plants) feeding on insects
Example sentence • The bat is an insectivorous mammal.
8 2 noun n noun
• a fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • The soldiers defended the fortress from enemy attacks.
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.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having no living father
Example sentence • He grew up in a fatherless household.
9 2 noun n noun
• the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
Example sentence • The freshness of the morning dew invigorated her senses.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• unproductive of success
Example sentence • Despite their best efforts, the search for the missing hiker was fruitless .
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
Example sentence • The doctor was sued for malpractice after a surgical error resulted in the patient's death.
7 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being just or fair
Example sentence • The judge delivered a verdict in the name of justice .
8 3 noun n noun
• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Example sentence • After the storm, the beach was covered in detritus from the destroyed houses.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• marked by extreme and violent energy
Example sentence • She was furious with her brother for breaking her favorite toy.
5 2 noun n noun
• The position, especially the usual, normal position, of a body part or part of a plant.
Example sentence • The situs of the company's headquarters is in New York City.
10 4 noun n noun
• a tract of land used for burials
Example sentence • The ancient city had a necropolis where their deceased rulers were buried.
9 4 noun n noun
• the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
Example sentence • Coral and algae have a mutualistic symbiosis .
9 3 noun n noun
• state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
Example sentence • She always radiates happiness wherever she goes.
7 2 verb, noun v, n 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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• someone who sees an event and reports what happened
Example sentence • The witness identified the suspect in the lineup.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
Example sentence • The fastness of her heartbeat indicated her nervousness.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The featherless bird hopped awkwardly along the ground.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• lacking distinguishing characteristics or features
Example sentence • The room was featureless , with plain white walls and no windows.
10 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The flightless bird could not soar through the sky like its relatives.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
9 4 noun n noun
• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
6 2 noun n noun
• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
6 2 noun n noun
• a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
Example sentence • I enjoy playing tennis with my friends on the weekends.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• works for an expert to learn a trade
verb
• be or work as an apprentice
Example sentence • The young man was excited to become an apprentice at the prestigious law firm.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• lacking in or deprived of strength or power
Example sentence • The baby looked so helpless when she couldn't find her mother.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• lacking protection or support
Example sentence • The defenseless child cried out for help.
8 2 noun n noun
• a predisposition to like something
Example sentence • He has a fondness for chocolate ice cream.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
Example sentence • Many fertilizers contain phosphorus to promote plant growth.
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.
11 3 noun n noun
• stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
Example sentence • His selfishness knows no bounds; he only thinks of himself.
11 4 noun n noun
• an earnest and sincere feeling
Example sentence • The seriousness of the situation required immediate action.
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.
11 2 noun n noun
• unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
Example sentence • The strangeness of the situation made her feel uncomfortable.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by or performed with much energy or force
Example sentence • He found the hike to be quite strenuous and had to take frequent breaks.
12 3 noun n noun
• the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
Example sentence • His stubbornness prevented him from admitting that he was wrong.
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