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Example sentence • The theophobia he developed as a child caused him to be afraid of entering any place of worship.
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• a fear of foreigners or strangers
Example sentence • There has been a rise in xenophobia in some countries due to political polarization.
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• prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality
Example sentence • It is important to educate people about the harmful effects of homophobia .
9 5 noun n Example sentence • The doctor examined the patient's genitalia for any signs of infection.
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• A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)
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• By way of; passing through.
Example sentence • I received the document via email.
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• the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease
Example sentence • The most common symptom of hypercalcemia is fatigue.
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• 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.
6 4 noun n Example sentence • The patient with anuria requires immediate medical attention.
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• the presence of abnormally high levels of sugar in the urine
Example sentence • Persistent glycosuria may indicate a problem with the regulation of blood sugar levels.
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• a form of schizophrenia characterized by severe disintegration of personality including erratic speech and childish mannerisms and bizarre behavior; usually becomes evident during puberty; the most common diagnostic category in mental institutions
Example sentence • The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient with hebephrenia after observing their symptoms.
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• abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged
Example sentence • One possible cause of menorrhagia is hormonal imbalance.
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• any of several alkaloids extracted from the shrub Rauwolfia serpentina
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• An organ producing male gametes called antherozoids, found in some algae, ferns, and bryophytes.
Example sentence • The antheridia of mosses are typically enclosed in protective structures.
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Example sentence • Patients with deliria often experience hallucinations and confusion.
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• A collection of flowers
Example sentence • The florilegia of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy have been studied for centuries.
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• A great landed estate with absentee ownership and labor often in a state of partial servitude.
Example sentence • The wealthy class owned the latifundia and employed many peasants to work on them.
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Example sentence • Caterpillars have osmeteria , which are organs that release unpleasant odors to protect themselves from predators.
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• A bright spot in the sky due to the refraction of the sun’s image by ice crystals.
Example sentence • The parhelia are caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in the atmosphere.
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• The stage area between the curtain and the orchestra.
Example sentence • The actors performed on the proscenia , capturing the attention of the audience.
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Example sentence • The prothallia of ferns are small and green.
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Example sentence • No puedo alcanzar la vigia desde aquí.
8 5 noun n Example sentence • She found a sense of ataraxia in the serene beauty of the garden.
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• a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style
Example sentence • She embraced the bohemia of the music festival, wearing flowing dresses and feathers in her hair.
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• any of various early blooming oleaceous shrubs of the genus Forsythia; native to eastern Asia and southern Europe but widely cultivated for their branches of bright yellow bell-shaped flowers
Example sentence • The forsythia plant is known for its bright yellow flowers in early spring.
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• a volcanic island (part of Campania) in the Tyrrhenian Sea at the north end of the Bay of Naples
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• grape used to make malmsey wine
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• acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves
Example sentence • She was suffering from severe neuralgia in her face.
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• abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage
Example sentence • She complained of paraesthesia in her fingers after sitting in the same position for too long.
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• free-swimming mostly freshwater flatworms; popular in laboratory studies for the ability to regenerate lost parts
Example sentence • Scientists study planaria to understand their regenerative abilities.
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• Hairs or similar protrusions along the margin of a plant organ.
Example sentence • The cilia in my respiratory system help to move mucus out of my lungs.
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Example sentence • The resolution was passed by the comitia centuriata.
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Example sentence • Many people experience computerphobia when faced with using new technology.
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• an association of companies for some definite purpose
Example sentence • Several consortia are bidding for the construction project.
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• a mortuary where corpses are cremated
Example sentence • The city has four crematoria to handle the increased demand for cremation services.
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• an educated and intellectual elite
Example sentence • The intelligentsia played a critical role in shaping public opinion during the revolution.
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• a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
Example sentence • The members of the camarilla held a secret meeting to discuss their plans.
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• the presence of greater than normal amounts of fat in the feces which are frothy and foul smelling and floating; a symptom of disorders of fat metabolism and malabsorption syndrome
Example sentence • Individuals with chronic pancreatitis may develop steatorrhea .
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Example sentence • I bought a beautiful necklace from the bijouterie .
10 5 noun n Example sentence • The author's mythopoeia blended elements of folklore and fantasy to create a unique literary world.
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Example sentence • In his essay, he presented several subideas that supported his main argument.
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• lack of strength or vigor (especially from illness)
Example sentence • The patient's adynamia was evident in his lack of energy and motivation.
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• genus of mainly North American succulent herbs with white or pink flowers usually in terminal racemes
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• a residential area outside of a city and beyond suburbia
Example sentence • Many people choose to live in exurbia because of the lower cost of housing.
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• an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions
Example sentence • The symptoms of frambesia include skin lesions and ulcers.
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• the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
Example sentence • She needed orthodontia to correct her overbite.
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• class of cold-blooded air-breathing vertebrates with completely ossified skeleton and a body usually covered with scales or horny plates; once the dominant land animals
Example sentence • The reptilia exhibit at the zoo is always a hit with children.
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• An expression of deliberation with oneself regarding uncertainty or doubt as to how to proceed.
Example sentence • The philosopher found himself in a state of aporia , unable to reconcile the conflicting theories.
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Example sentence • The geological formation is composed mainly of calcaria .
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