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• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with a common cold virus .
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• having an unpleasant smell
Example sentence • The garbage can was malodorous and needed to be emptied.
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• having or showing valor
Example sentence • He was awarded a medal for his valorous actions during the war.
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• 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.
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• A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.
Example sentence • I need to update my antivirus software.
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• (used as an intensifier) excellently
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• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The firework display was truly wondrous .
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• any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems
Example sentence • Pregnant women infected with cytomegalovirus can pass the virus to their unborn child.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to or containing iron
Example sentence • Iron is a common ferrous metal used in construction.
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• having or expressing desire for something
Example sentence • She was desirous of achieving success in her career.
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• 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.
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• variety of sweet eating apples
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• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
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• the concentration of attention or energy on something
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• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She has a laser-like focus when she is working on her paintings.
9 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The honey badger is known for its apivorous nature, often raiding beehives for honey.
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• of or resembling or characterized by ichor or sanies
Example sentence • The ichorous liquid oozed from the wound.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The heron is a piscivorous bird that feeds on fish.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The chef prepared a saporous meal for the guests.
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Example sentence • The imporous walls of the fortress prevented any water from seeping through.
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Example sentence • The microporous membrane allows only small molecules to pass through.
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• of or relating to the nervous system
Example sentence • She felt nervous before her big job interview.
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• Any virus of the genus Hantavirus, transmitted by aerosolized rodent excreta or rodent bites, especially the deer mouse. Hantaviruses cause Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS): incubation lasts for 1–5 weeks, sickness begins with fever and muscle aches, followed by shortness of breath and coughing.
Example sentence • Deer mice are known to carry hantavirus .
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• full of pores or vessels or holes
Example sentence • The sponge is porous and absorbs liquids easily.
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• having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
Example sentence • He was accused of being a traitorous spy for the enemy.
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• noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
Example sentence • The children were boisterous and full of energy at the birthday party.
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• any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
Example sentence • There are various serotypes of adenovirus that can cause different diseases.
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• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
Example sentence • I always embarrass my younger brother by telling embarrassing stories about him in front of his friends.
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• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely marvellous .
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• 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'
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• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Example sentence • The dog displayed a vicious behavior towards the mailman.
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• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Example sentence • The waitress brought us our drinks.
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• (of a metal or alloy) Containing no iron.
Example sentence • The automotive industry relies on nonferrous alloys for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicle manufacturing.
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• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
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• just preceding something else in time or order
Example sentence • I have no recollection of our previous meeting.
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• relating to or characteristic of carnivores
Example sentence • Lions are carnivorous animals.
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• having an air of allure, romance and excitement
Example sentence • She looked glamorous in her evening gown and diamond jewelry.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The hikers embarked on a perilous journey through the treacherous mountains.
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• involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
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• causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Example sentence • The chemicals in this lab are very dangerous .
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
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• having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns
Example sentence • The teacher's instructions were ambiguous , leaving the students confused.
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• not serious in content or attitude or behavior
Example sentence • She spent her entire inheritance on frivolous purchases.
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• widely known and esteemed
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• feeding on both plants and animals
Example sentence • Bears are omnivorous animals, meaning they eat both plants and meat.
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• an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
Example sentence • She was known as the royal mistress of the king.
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• (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 adjective adj adjective satellite
• free of guilt; not subject to blame
Example sentence • She led a blameless life, never causing harm to anyone.
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• any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
Example sentence • I love the refreshing taste of citrus in my drink.
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• a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
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• a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
Example sentence • She hired a governess to educate her children.
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• within or by means of a vein
Example sentence • The patient received intravenous medication to treat the infection.
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• of or containing nitrogen
Example sentence • The dentist used nitrous oxide to help me relax during the procedure.
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• either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Example sentence • The walrus sunned itself on the rocky shore.
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