6 2 noun n noun
• any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria
Example sentence • The coccus bacterium is commonly found in respiratory secretions.
14 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections
Example sentence • Staphylococcus aureus is a commonly found strain of staphylococcus bacteria.
11 4 noun n noun
• Gram-positive bacteria usually occurring in pairs
Example sentence • The Gram stain can help identify if a bacterium is a diplococcus or not.
10 4 noun n noun
• the pus-producing bacterium that causes gonorrhea
Example sentence • Testing for gonococcus is an important step in diagnosing and treating gonorrhea.
11 4 noun n noun
• type genus of the family Micrococcaceae
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A cloud species which consists of rounded tufts of cloud, often formed by dissipation from larger cloud species. Associated with cirrus, cirrocumulus, altocumulus, and stratocumulus genera.
Example sentence • The floccus of clouds looked like fluffy cotton in the sky.
12 5 noun n noun
• tapeworms whose larvae are parasitic in humans and domestic animals
Example sentence • Humans can become infected with echinococcus through the accidental ingestion of tapeworm eggs.
13 5 noun n noun
• A pathogenic bacterium, Neisseria meningitidis, common cause of cerebrospinal meningitis
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.
15 6 noun n
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Example sentence • The eleutherococcus plant is native to Northeast Asia.
11 4 noun n noun
• a genus of Pseudococcidae
5 2 noun n noun
• the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
Example sentence • The locus of the crime scene was marked with yellow tape.
6 2 noun n noun
• a genus of haws comprising the harriers
Example sentence • We went to the circus last night and saw a spectacular acrobatic show.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
Example sentence • The crocus blooms in early spring.
5 2 noun n noun
• native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
Example sentence • The lotus is considered a sacred flower in many cultures.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• on the negative side or lower end of a scale
noun
• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
adjective satellite
• involving disadvantage or harm
Example sentence • The answer to the math problem is ten minus two.
6 2 noun n noun
• the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
Example sentence • She checked her Facebook status every hour.
5 2 noun n noun
• the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
6 2 noun n preposition
• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
adjective satellite
• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
7 2 verb v verb
• to consider or examine in speech or writing
Example sentence • Let's discuss the agenda for the meeting.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Example sentence • Einstein is considered a genius in the field of physics.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the nervous system
Example sentence • She felt nervous before her big job interview.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Example sentence • He has a serious illness and needs to undergo surgery.
11 4 noun n noun
• type genus of the Coccidae
Example sentence • There are many species within the genus coccus .
16 6 noun n noun
• a genus of round bacteria that ordinarily occurs in the form of two joined cells (Diplococcus)
15 6 noun n noun
• tropical American trees and shrubs bearing berries
16 6 noun n noun
• a genus of Pseudococcidae
6 2 noun n noun
• a genus of Serranidae, including the common marine striped bass (Roccus)
9 4 noun n noun
• equipment designed to serve a specific function
Example sentence • The laboratory had a complex apparatus for conducting experiments.
9 4 noun n noun
• plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
Example sentence • I love to eat asparagus with my dinner.
11 4 noun n noun
• genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals
5 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Example sentence • He was arrested for selling bogus insurance policies.
6 2 noun n noun
• any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
Example sentence • I have a small cactus on my windowsill.
6 2 noun n noun
• a periodic count of the population
Example sentence • The government conducts a census every ten years to collect data about the population.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
Example sentence • I love the refreshing taste of citrus in my drink.
6 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur
Example sentence • The clinical term for sexual intercourse is coitus .
8 3 noun n noun
• someone that is abnormally large and powerful
Example sentence • The statue of Liberty is a colossus that stands tall in New York Harbor.
6 2 noun n noun
• a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
9 4 noun n noun
• the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
Example sentence • The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
10 4 noun n noun
• wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
Example sentence • The koalas love to eat eucalyptus leaves.
5 2 noun n noun
• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The ultrasound showed a healthy fetus growing inside the expectant mother.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The doctor performed an ultrasound to check the development of the foetus .
5 2 noun n noun
• a general kind of something
Example sentence • The genus Canis includes species such as wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs.
6 3 noun n noun
• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Example sentence • After three seasons, the TV show went on hiatus .
8 3 noun n noun
• any plant of the genus Hibiscus
Example sentence • I planted a beautiful hibiscus in my garden.
6 2 noun n noun
• a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Example sentence • I love to dip vegetables in hummus .
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