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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
12 5 noun n noun
• inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)
Example sentence • Symptoms of encephalitis may include fever, headache, and confusion.
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 .
11 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the mastoid
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with mastoiditis and prescribed antibiotics.
9 2 noun n noun
• the property of being of short spatial extent
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her shortness of breath as a symptom of asthma.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The weather forecast predicts stratus clouds for tomorrow morning.
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 2 noun n noun
• a fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • The soldiers defended the fortress from enemy attacks.
10 3 adverb adv adverb
• in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration
Example sentence • She continued to work hard regardless of the obstacles.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • I received a gratis ticket to the concert from a friend.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
verb
• make a promise or commitment
Example sentence • She made a promise to never give up on her dreams.
9 2 noun n noun
• a quick and penetrating intelligence
Example sentence • The sharpness of the knife made cutting through the meat effortless.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• Covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
Example sentence • The squamous cells line the inner surface of the lungs.
8 3 noun n noun
• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • Her constant need for reassurance and fear of abandonment are symptoms of her neurosis .
9 3 noun n noun
• any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and experienced frequent episodes of psychosis .
9 4 noun n noun
• a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences
Example sentence • My uncle has been suffering from psoriasis for the past 10 years.
7 2 noun n noun
• a long narrow depression in a surface
Example sentence • She found a small crevice in the wall and hid the key inside.
7 3 noun n noun
• an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
Example sentence • The dentist used a small mirror to examine my oral orifices.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example sentence • She always puts others before herself; she is truly selfless .
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
Example sentence • She had a sleepless night worrying about the exam.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example sentence • Her outfit was outrageous , with brightly colored feathers sticking out from every angle.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
Example sentence • He is a righteous man who always helps the needy.
7 2 noun n noun
• latticework used to support climbing plants
verb
• train on a trellis, as of a vine
Example sentence • The roses climbed up the trellis on the side of the house.
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 2 noun n Example sentence • He wrote a treatise on ancient civilizations.
8 2 noun n noun
• absence of light or illumination
Example sentence • The room was enveloped in darkness .
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
adjective satellite
• characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
Example sentence • She was gracious enough to invite us to her party.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• not causing or capable of causing harm
Example sentence • She is a harmless old lady who wouldn't hurt a fly.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
adjective satellite
• devoid of courage or enthusiasm
Example sentence • She was heartless and showed no remorse for her actions.
10 4 adjective adj Example sentence • Her disappearance remains a mysterious puzzle.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
Example sentence • She kept her precious family photo album locked safely in a drawer.
9 2 noun n noun
• the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
Example sentence • The cake had just the right amount of sweetness .
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Example sentence • Cell death due to necrosis is often associated with inflammation.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The most common symptom of pleuritis is sharp or stabbing pain in the chest, especially while breathing deeply.
7 2 noun n noun
• the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
Example sentence • The dryness of the desert made it difficult for plants to grow.
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.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The barren landscape was treeless and desolate.
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
Example sentence • Exposure to asbestos can lead to serious health problems.
8 4 noun n noun
• abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
Example sentence • Metabolic acidosis is a condition characterized by excessive acidity in the blood.
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 adjective adj Example sentence • I bought a cordless phone yesterday.
9 2 noun n noun
• the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
Example sentence • The harshness of his criticism left her feeling hurt and mistreated.
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