8 4 noun
n
noun
• a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
Example sentence • The selection criteria for the scholarship program are based on academic achievement.
8 4 noun
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noun
• state of violent mental agitation
Example sentence • The news of the accident caused a wave of hysteria among the onlookers.
7 4 noun
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noun
• an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever
Example sentence • The symptoms of malaria include fever, headache, and fatigue.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
Example sentence • The presence of bacteria in food can cause spoilage and foodborne illnesses.
9 5 noun
n
noun
• a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
Example sentence • I always eat lunch in the cafeteria at work.
8 4 noun
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noun
• queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
6 3 noun
n
noun
• A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.
4 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Example sentence • The picnic area was filled with families enjoying the sunny weather.
4 3 noun
n
noun
• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • She sang a beautiful aria at the opera last night.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
Example sentence • After winning the championship, there was a feeling of euphoria among the team.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated
Example sentence • I went to the feria to buy some fresh produce.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
Example sentence • She constantly worries about her health and often exhibits symptoms of hypochondria .
8 4 noun
n
noun
• any species of the genus Listeria
Example sentence • Pregnant women are more susceptible to listeria infection.
5 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia
Example sentence • The mafia is known for its criminal activities and organized crime.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream)
Example sentence • The movie created a phantasmagoria of vivid and surreal visuals.
6 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed
5 3 noun
n
noun
• A central room or space in ancient Roman homes, open to the sky in the middle; a similar space in other buildings.
Example sentence • The atria are the upper chambers of the heart.
10 5 noun
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noun
• a mortuary where corpses are cremated
Example sentence • The city has four crematoria to handle the increased demand for cremation services.
10 5 noun
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noun
• a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
Example sentence • The chemical reaction reaches equilibria when the forward and reverse rates are equal.
9 5 noun
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noun
• a fee paid for a nominally free service
Example sentence • The university offers honoraria to guest lecturers.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
adjective satellite
• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are popular among young people.
7 4 noun
n
8 4 noun
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noun
• An Afro-Cuban religion, somewhat similar to voodoo, based upon Yoruba deities and Roman Catholic saints.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• transient cessation of respiration
Example sentence • Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Example sentence • The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• the state that precedes vomiting
Example sentence • I felt a wave of nausea wash over me.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
Example sentence • The trachea is a tube that connects the throat to the lungs.
10 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality
Example sentence • It is important to educate people about the harmful effects of homophobia .
8 5 noun
n
Example sentence • She dedicated her entire career to academia .
6 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• inability to perceive written words
Example sentence • The patient's alexia prevented her from being able to read.
6 4 noun
n
noun
• genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with severe anemia and required blood transfusion.
8 5 noun
n
noun
• a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
Example sentence • She has been struggling with anorexia for years and is currently receiving treatment.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia .
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
Example sentence • She struggled with bulimia for many years.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
Example sentence • Testing for chlamydia is important for early detection and treatment.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
Example sentence • She has a fear of being in small spaces, which is a symptom of claustrophobia .
8 3 noun
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noun
• mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
Example sentence • My grandmother was diagnosed with dementia last year.
12 6 noun
n
noun
• a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
Example sentence • I found a lot of information in the encyclopedia .
7 4
noun
• tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
6 3 noun
n
noun
• rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Example sentence • He underwent surgery to repair a hernia in his abdomen.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• subnormal body temperature
Example sentence • Exposure to extreme cold for a prolonged period can lead to hypothermia .
8 4 noun
n
noun
• an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
Example sentence • She suffers from chronic insomnia and has trouble falling asleep every night.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
Example sentence • The lamia was a mythical creature in Greek mythology with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a serpent.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • My cousin has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia .
9 5 noun
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noun
• any tree of the genus Macadamia
Example sentence • I love eating macadamia nuts.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with bipolar mania .
10 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.)
Example sentence • He specializes in multimedia design.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur
Example sentence • The nutria have a dense fur that is often used for making clothing.
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