3 1 verb
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noun
• two-winged insects characterized by active flight
adjective satellite
• (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked
verb
• travel through the air; be airborne
Example sentence • I want to fly to Europe for my vacation.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher
Example sentence • The rabbi led the Sabbath service at the synagogue.
2 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a sloth that has three long claws on each forefoot and each hindfoot
4 1 verb, adverb
v, adv
adjective
• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
adverb
• near in time or place or relationship
Example sentence • The deadline for submitting the project is nigh .
5 3 noun
n
noun
• Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.
Example sentence • The genii of ancient mythology were believed to be powerful and supernatural beings.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• of or relating to a fisheye lens
Example sentence • She attached a fisheye lens to her camera to capture a unique perspective.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
Example sentence • I had to stay home from work because my child had a contagious case of pinkeye .
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a night flight from which the passengers emerge with eyes red from lack of sleep
Example sentence • I had trouble falling asleep on the redeye flight.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• fatty red flesh of salmon of Pacific coast and rivers
Example sentence • The sockeye salmon thrives in the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean.
13 5 noun
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noun
• spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections
Example sentence • A sample of the wound was tested and found to contain staphylococci .
11 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• A gram-positive bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae, that causes pneumonia and other infectious diseases
Example sentence • The pneumococci bacteria can cause pneumonia.
9 6
noun
• an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)
10 5
noun
• a woman who is pregnant for the third time
5 3 adverb, noun
adv, n
noun
• a small Hawaiian tree with hard dark wood
Example sentence • The aalii tree is native to Hawaii.
7 4 noun
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noun
• A small silver coin issued both during the Roman Republic and during the Roman Empire, equal to 10 asses or 4 sesterces.
Example sentence • In ancient Rome, denarii were the main currency used for trade.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
Example sentence • The radii of a circle are the distances from the center to any point on the circumference.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• A traditional Japanese gate at Shinto shrines, symbolically marking the transition from the profane to the sacred.
Example sentence • The torii gate marks the entrance to the Shinto shrine.
8 4
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• A large vertebrate skeletal muscle divided into an ascending, descending, and transverse portion, attaching the neck and central spine to the outer extremity of the scapula; it functions in scapular elevation, adduction, and depression.
Example sentence • The trapezii muscles help to support and stabilize the shoulder blades.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• red fishes of American coastal tropical waters having very large eyes and rough scales
Example sentence • The bigeye tuna is a species of tuna found in oceanic waters.
5 2 noun
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noun
• any North American shrubby perennial herb of the genus Heliopsis having large yellow daisylike flowers
Example sentence • The oxeye is a type of daisy that is commonly found in meadows and gardens.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
Example sentence • The streptococci bacteria can cause various infections, including strep throat.
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Example sentence • The actiniae are a group of marine animals commonly known as sea anemones.
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Example sentence • The rainforest has numerous areae with dense vegetation.
8 4 noun
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Example sentence • The two duumviri were responsible for overseeing the construction project.
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Example sentence • The philosopher used elenchi to expose flaws in his opponent's argument.
11 5 noun
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noun
• Any of a group of streptococci bacteria, of the genus Enterococcus, that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract and have great resistance to antibiotics
Example sentence • The presence of enterococci in the water supply indicated contamination.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• Any of the bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) that is responsible for gonorrhea.
Example sentence • The presence of gonococci in a urethral smear confirms the diagnosis of gonorrhea.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• Any of many rod-shaped, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Lactobacillus, that ferment sugars to form lactic acid
Example sentence • The presence of lactobacilli in the gut can improve overall digestive health.
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Example sentence • During conjugation, macronuclei undergo fragmentation and reorganization.
12 5 noun
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noun
• A pathogenic bacterium, Neisseria meningitidis, common cause of cerebrospinal meningitis
Example sentence • The vaccine protects against certain strains of meningococci .
11 5 noun
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Example sentence • Scientists study the formation and function of micronuclei in various organisms.
9 4 noun
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Example sentence • The zoo is home to several species of rhinoceri .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• Any of a group of gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Rickettsia, carried as parasites by ticks, fleas and lice; they cause typhus and other diseases
Example sentence • A person infected with rickettsiae may experience symptoms such as fever and rash.
9 4 noun
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Example sentence • Many scarabaei are considered pests because they feed on crops.
6 4 noun
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noun
• The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone
Example sentence • The tibiae are the longer and stronger of the two leg bones.
8 3 noun
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Example sentence • She wore a necklace with a tigereye pendant.
8 3 noun
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noun
• membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
Example sentence • The tracheae of insects are responsible for the transport of oxygen to their tissues.
8 2 adverb
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Example sentence • I saw a watcheye perched on a tree branch.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• To redevelop (an urban area or commercial premises) so as to attract affluent young professionals as residents or clientele.
Example sentence • He decided to yuppify his apartment by adding modern furniture and decor.
7 3 noun
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6 3
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• An ancient Roman unit of volume in liquid measure consisting of six sextarii or one-eighth amphora (about 118 fluid ounces).
12 5 noun
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noun
• The muscle at the back of the calf, whose insertion is the Achilles tendon at the heel.
Example sentence • The gastrocnemii muscles are located in the back of the lower leg.
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7 3 noun
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• A crustacean larva that has three pairs of locomotive organs (corresponding to antennules, antennae, and mandibles), a median eye, and little or no segmentation of the body.
Example sentence • The nauplii hatched from the eggs and swam freely in the water.
8 5 noun
n
noun
• A type of gladiator who uses a casting net (a rete or iaculum) as a weapon.
Example sentence • The retiarii were gladiators in ancient Rome who fought with a net and spear.
8 4 adverb, noun
adv, n
noun
• A long, thin muscle that runs down the length of the thigh; the longest muscle in the human body.
7 4 noun
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noun
• A verse having six metric feet.
Example sentence • The senarii were utilized in ancient Roman drama and consisted of six feet.
10 5 noun
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noun
• A verse having seven metrical feet.
Example sentence • The septenarii were elected as the leaders of the ancient Roman military units.
8 4 noun
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Example sentence • The recipe called for two sextarii of olive oil.
7 3
noun
• A broad muscle running up the top part of the back of the neck.
Example sentence • The splenii muscles help stabilize the head and neck during movement.
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