9 4 noun n noun
• an account of the series of events making up a person's life
Example sentence • I'm currently reading a biography of Albert Einstein.
9 4 noun n noun
• study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
Example sentence • I have always had a fascination with world geography .
10 4 noun n noun
• the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
Example sentence • The topography of the region consists of rolling hills and lush valleys.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of taking and printing photographs
Example sentence • I have always had a passion for photography .
13 6 noun n noun
• a biography of yourself
Example sentence • I read Maya Angelou's autobiography , 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings', and found it incredibly moving.
12 5 noun n noun
• a show involving artistic dancing
Example sentence • The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
12 5 noun n noun
• a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
Example sentence • I need to include a bibliography at the end of my research paper.
11 5 noun n noun
• the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject
Example sentence • The iconography of ancient Egyptian art often depicted gods and pharaohs.
11 4 noun n noun
• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
Example sentence • The earthquake was a major catastrophe , causing widespread destruction.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • She learned calligraphy at a young age and became an expert.
14 6 noun n noun
• the act of making a film
Example sentence • The cinematography in that film was breathtaking.
14 6 noun n noun
• a body of historical literature
Example sentence • The book provides a comprehensive overview of the historiography of World War II.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency
Example sentence • The scientist used high-performance liquid chromatography to separate the compounds in the sample.
15 5 noun n noun
• the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals
Example sentence • X-ray crystallography is a widely used technique for determining molecular structures.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a method of planographic printing from a metal or stone surface
Example sentence • The artist used a lithography technique to create the detailed print.
10 4 noun n noun
• the craft of composing type and printing from it
Example sentence • Many graphic designers specialize in typography and use it as a fundamental element in their work.
7 3 noun n noun
• a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
Example sentence • The patient experienced muscle atrophy after being bedridden for several weeks.
12 6 noun n noun
• the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans
Example sentence • Many scientists conduct research in the field of oceanography .
10 4 noun n noun
• the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations
Example sentence • The demography of the United States has been changing over the years.
11 4 noun n noun
• a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays
Example sentence • Regular mammography screenings are recommended for women over the age of 40.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• an electrochemical method of chemical analysis
Example sentence • The scientist conducted polarography to analyze the oxidation-reduction potential.
14 6 noun n noun
• The science that studies the geographical distribution of plants; geobotany
Example sentence • The phytogeography of tropical rainforests is a complex subject.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
Example sentence • Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by the progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles.
11 4 noun n noun
• a descriptive catalog of musical recordings
Example sentence • I am a big fan of Michael Jackson's discography .
11 4 noun n noun
• a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
Example sentence • English orthography can be difficult to learn for non-native speakers.
10 4 noun n noun
• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Example sentence • I am studying philosophy at university.
10 4 noun n noun
• using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs
Example sentence • The doctor used echography to examine the patient's internal organs.
11 5 noun n noun
• the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light
Example sentence • The radiography technician positioned the patient in the correct position for the X-ray.
5 2 noun n noun
• a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
Example sentence • I poured gravy over my mashed potatoes.
6 2 noun n noun
• an award for success in war or hunting
Example sentence • He proudly displayed his soccer trophy on the shelf.
7 3 adverb adv adverb
• prior to a specified or implied time
Example sentence • I have already finished my homework.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• to certain extent or degree
adjective satellite
• pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
Example sentence • She is wearing a pretty dress.
6 3 adverb adv adverb
• in accordance with truth or fact or reality
12 5 noun n noun
• Any technique for representing solid objects in two dimensions
Example sentence • He was an expert in stereography and could create stunning 3D images.
6 2 adjective adj Example sentence • I love your groovy outfit!
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He always looks scruffy and unkempt.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
adjective satellite
• hidden from general view or use
Example sentence • I am not privy to the details of the conversation.
8 4 noun n noun
• the state of being free from danger or injury
Example sentence • He works in security at the airport.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
Example sentence • I need a cup of coffee in the morning.
5 2 adjective adj noun
• someone deranged and possibly dangerous
adjective satellite
• affected with madness or insanity
Example sentence • She is dressed in a crazy outfit.
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• only a very short time before
Example sentence • She could hardly see anything in the dark room.
5 2 adverb adv adverb
• in accordance with truth or fact or reality
Example sentence • I truly believe in the power of positivity.
7 4 adverb adv adverb
• under normal conditions
Example sentence • I usually eat breakfast before leaving for work.
4 2 adjective adj Example sentence • Her wavy hair flowed down her back in thick, lustrous waves.
16 6 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • He spends his weekends practicing astrophotography with his high-powered telescope.
9 4 noun n noun
• the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
Example sentence • Citizens in a democracy have the right to vote and participate in the political process.
5 2 adjective adj adjective
• of comparatively great physical weight or density
noun
• an actor who plays villainous roles
adverb
• slowly as if burdened by much weight
adjective satellite
• usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
Example sentence • The box was too heavy for me to lift.
11 4 noun n noun
• abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
Example sentence • The doctors diagnosed him with myocardial hypertrophy , a condition in which the heart muscle thickens.
9 4 noun n noun
• an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
Example sentence • He is a person of great integrity .
5 2 noun n noun
• a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
Example sentence • I love going to the movie theater to see the latest films.
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