9 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of a joint or joints
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from arthritis and finds it difficult to move her joints.
10 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
Example sentence • My sister has been suffering from bronchitis for the past week.
10 4 noun n noun
• infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
Example sentence • Johnny was hospitalized with meningitis and had to receive immediate treatment.
9 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with gastritis and was put on a special diet.
10 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
Example sentence • I couldn't speak for a week because of laryngitis .
12 5 noun n noun
• inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)
Example sentence • Symptoms of encephalitis may include fever, headache, and confusion.
11 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the mastoid
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with mastoiditis and prescribed antibiotics.
14 6 noun n noun
• chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
Example sentence • Excessive weight can be a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis .
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• works for an expert to learn a trade
verb
• be or work as an apprentice
Example sentence • The young man was excited to become an apprentice at the prestigious law firm.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• not having a point especially a sharp point
adjective satellite
• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
Example sentence • The meeting was pointless , as no decisions were made.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
Example sentence • Her smile was priceless as she opened the gift.
10 2 adjective adj adjective
• not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
adjective satellite
• tending to cause suspension of regular breathing
Example sentence • She ran so fast that she became breathless .
8 3 noun n noun
• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Example sentence • After the storm, the beach was covered in detritus from the destroyed houses.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having the qualities or effects of a poison
Example sentence • The snake's bite contains a poisonous venom.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• just preceding something else in time or order
Example sentence • I have no recollection of our previous meeting.
5 2 noun n noun
• The position, especially the usual, normal position, of a body part or part of a plant.
Example sentence • The situs of the company's headquarters is in New York City.
6 2 noun n noun
• place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
Example sentence • John works in a busy office downtown.
10 4 noun n noun
• a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
Example sentence • The scientist conducted several experiments to prove his hypothesis .
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
Example sentence • The doctor was sued for malpractice after a surgical error resulted in the patient's death.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • The priestess presided over the sacred ritual.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • He showed a pitiless disregard for her feelings.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being high or lofty
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The hostess greeted the guests at the door.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
Example sentence • Her bitterness towards her ex-boyfriend was evident in her every word.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• obvious to the eye or mind
adjective satellite
• without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
Example sentence • The bright red car was conspicuous among the sea of white vehicles.
12 3 noun n noun
• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
Example sentence • He felt a sense of helplessness as he watched the accident unfold.
12 5 noun n noun
• massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
Example sentence • The hippopotamus is a large, herbivorous mammal found in sub-Saharan Africa.
12 3 noun n noun
• the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
Example sentence • She sank deeper into hopelessness as she realized her dreams were fading away.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not having enough money to pay for necessities
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The hikers embarked on a perilous journey through the treacherous mountains.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The pernicious effects of smoking on your health cannot be ignored.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• so unreasonable as to invite derision
Example sentence • It is preposterous to think that unicorns exist.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by repetition
Example sentence • The song became monotonous and repetitious after hearing it for the tenth time.
9 4 noun n noun
• the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
Example sentence • The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.
7 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being just or fair
Example sentence • The judge delivered a verdict in the name of justice .
9 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She made a shameless attempt to cheat during the exam.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • His weakness for sweets always led him to raid the pantry late at night.
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
adjective satellite
• having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns
Example sentence • The teacher's instructions were ambiguous , leaving the students confused.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Example sentence • The barbarous king ordered the execution of his enemies.
9 2 noun n noun
• the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
Example sentence • The room was filled with absolute blackness .
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• free of guilt; not subject to blame
Example sentence • She led a blameless life, never causing harm to anyone.
8 2 noun n noun
• the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
Example sentence • His boldness to speak up in the meeting impressed everyone.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
Example sentence • His imagination was boundless and he could create stories from anything.
10 2 noun n noun
• the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
Example sentence • The brightness of the sun hurts my eyes.
9 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of
Example sentence • She was oblivious to the fact that everyone was watching her.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing disapproval or protest
Example sentence • He was an obnoxious little man, always complaining about something.
12 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• psychic activity just below the level of awareness
adjective satellite
• just below the level of consciousness
Example sentence • He wasn't aware of his subconscious desires.
9 3 noun n noun
• state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
Example sentence • She always radiates happiness wherever she goes.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• work done by one person or group that benefits another
verb
• be used by; as of a utility
Example sentence • The customer service at this hotel is top-notch.
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