8 4 noun n noun
• (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
Example sentence • The ontogeny of a butterfly involves undergoing metamorphosis from an egg to a caterpillar to a pupa and finally to an adult butterfly.
7 4 noun n noun
• an evolutionary trend to be born earlier so that development is cut off at an earlier stage and juvenile characteristics are retained in adults of the species
Example sentence • The axolotl is a classic example of neoteny in amphibians.
6 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The study of oogeny is important in reproductive biology.
8 3 noun n noun
• an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
Example sentence • The indigene of the region were known for their traditional music and dance.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • I found an old sixpenny in my grandfather's coin collection.
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11 5 noun n
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Example sentence • Understanding metallogeny is important for mineral exploration.
7 3 noun n noun
• the immediate descendants of a person
Example sentence • She was proud of her progeny , all successful and accomplished.
3 1 noun n pronoun
• (personal) The female person or animal previously mentioned or implied.
Example sentence • The doctor examined her and reassured her that she was healthy.
2 1 verb v noun
• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
verb
• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • I want to be successful in my career.
2 1 noun n noun
• the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
Example sentence • The doctor said he is in good health.
2 1 noun n noun
• a state in New England with capital Augusta
Example sentence • Please pass me the book.
2 1 noun n noun
• the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
Example sentence • Can we meet later today?
7 4 noun n noun
• the science that studies living organisms
Example sentence • I am studying biology in college.
8 3 noun n noun
• an elaborate and systematic plan of action
Example sentence • Developing a marketing strategy is essential for business growth.
8 4 adverb adv Example sentence • I actually finished my homework early.
7 3 adverb adv adverb
• prior to a specified or implied time
Example sentence • I have already finished my homework.
4 2 noun n noun
• a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
verb
• treat with excessive indulgence
Example sentence • The baby cried all night.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• (used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
Example sentence • She has studied every language spoken in Europe.
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• a social unit living together
Example sentence • My family and I went on vacation together.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
4 2 adjective adj adjective
• a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number; quantifier, plural pronoun; quantifier, plural
Example sentence • There are many books on the shelf.
5 2 adverb adv Example sentence • I'll be there at 8, but maybe a few minutes late.
5 2 noun n noun
• the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
Example sentence • I need to withdraw some money from the ATM.
4 2 adverb adv adjective satellite
• being the only one; single and isolated from others
Example sentence • She is the only one who can solve this problem.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• to certain extent or degree
adjective satellite
• pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
Example sentence • She is wearing a pretty dress.
6 3 adverb adv adverb
• in accordance with truth or fact or reality
3 1 verb v noun
• the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
verb
• perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Example sentence • I can see a beautiful sunset from my window.
5 2 noun n adjective
• feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
Example sentence • I want to express my sincerest sorry for the mistake I made.
5 1 noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than two
4 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a very talented singer.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
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• be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
Example sentence • I have a lot of worry about my upcoming exam.
9 4 noun n noun
• (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
Example sentence • The study of birds' phylogeny has revealed fascinating evolutionary relationships.
12 4 noun n noun
• in some classifications either coextensive with the Lemuroidea or comprising the true lemurs
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Example sentence • The protogine rock has a distinctive pink or pinkish-gray color.
6 3 noun n noun
• an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
Example sentence • His apathy towards his studies is the reason for his poor grades.
11 5 noun n noun
• the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
Example sentence • My friend is majoring in archaeology and hopes to work on historical sites.
7 4 noun n noun
• the environment as it relates to living organisms
Example sentence • The study of ecology focuses on the relationships between organisms and their environment.
7 3 noun n noun
• (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
Example sentence • According to the second law of thermodynamics, the entropy of an isolated system always increases.
7 3 noun n noun
• the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
Example sentence • The team's synergy allowed them to complete the project ahead of schedule.
10 4 adverb adv adverb
• completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
5 2 verb v verb
• be in accord; be in agreement
Example sentence • I agree with your opinion.
5 2 adjective adj adjective
• feeling or showing anger
adjective satellite
• (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
Example sentence • Bob was angry when he found out his car had been towed.
10 4 adverb adv Example sentence • He apparently left his phone at home.
4 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
5 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• to a severe or serious degree
Example sentence • He is a badly behaved child.
9 4 adverb adv adverb
• in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
Example sentence • I am basically a vegetarian, but I occasionally eat fish.
6 2 noun n noun
• the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
Example sentence • She admired the beauty of the sunset.
5 2 noun n noun
• a short stout club used primarily by policemen
Example sentence • Would you like to meet my pet billy goat?
5 2 noun n noun
• an informal term for a British policeman
Example sentence • The bobby stopped the thief from escaping.
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