13 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
Example sentence • Infections caused by streptococcus can be treated with antibiotics.
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.
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 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• unpleasantly loud and harsh
Example sentence • The raucous crowd cheered loudly at the concert.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a closed political meeting
verb
• meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
Example sentence • They held a caucus to discuss the upcoming election.
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.
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.
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.
13 5 noun n noun
• A pathogenic bacterium, Neisseria meningitidis, common cause of cerebrospinal meningitis
15 5 noun n noun
• appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
Example sentence • The appropriateness of her clothing for a job interview was questionable.
12 4 noun n noun
• the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
Example sentence • Emergency preparedness is essential for every individual and household.
6 2 noun n noun
• any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria
Example sentence • The coccus bacterium is commonly found in respiratory secretions.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• inspiring scornful pity
Example sentence • His outfit was so ridiculous that everyone burst out laughing.
12 4 noun n noun
• huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur common in North America in the late Jurassic
Example sentence • The brontosaurus was a large, herbivorous dinosaur with a long neck and tail.
12 5 noun n noun
• Any of a group of streptococci bacteria, of the genus Enterococcus, that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract and have great resistance to antibiotics
7 2 noun n noun
• navigational instrument for finding directions
verb
• bring about; accomplish
Example sentence • I used a compass to draw a perfect circle.
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 3 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
adjective satellite
• appearing or developing early
Example sentence • He was a precocious child, reading Shakespeare at the age of five.
6 2 noun n noun
• any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
Example sentence • The entire chorus sang in perfect harmony.
13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
Example sentence • She is a superstitious person who believes in all kinds of charms and omens.
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.
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 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
Example sentence • HIV is a well-known retrovirus that attacks the immune system.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• full of pores or vessels or holes
Example sentence • The sponge is porous and absorbs liquids easily.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She ordered a bottomless cup of coffee at the diner.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
adjective satellite
• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
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.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
Example sentence • The propitious weather ensured a successful outdoor wedding.
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.
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 verb, noun v, n noun
• an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
Example sentence • He won a gold medal in the discus throw at the Olympics.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
Example sentence • She had a prodigious talent for playing the piano.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• showing careful forethought
noun
• people who are fearful and cautious
Example sentence • She approached the injured dog with cautious steps.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
Example sentence • He was known for his duplicitous behavior, often saying one thing and doing another.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • India is the second most populous country in the world.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
Example sentence • The rambunctious children were running around the playground.
12 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
Example sentence • Her restlessness kept her awake all night.
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.
13 5 noun n noun
• large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America
Example sentence • The tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs.
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.
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 .
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
Example sentence • The author's posthumous book was published a year after his death.
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era
noun
• the period from 345 million to 280 million years ago
Example sentence • The rock formations in this region are carboniferous and contain abundant fossilized plants.
11 5 adjective adj adjective
• having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning
Example sentence • The instructions were clear and unambiguous .
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