5 2 noun
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Example sentence • In ancient Greece, a polis was a city-state that served as the basic political and social unit.
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• A large bronze coin minted during the Roman Empire.
Example sentence • The follis was a type of coin used in the Roman Empire.
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4 1 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
noun
• Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
adverb
• To the degree or extent indicated.
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
interjection
• Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.
Example sentence • I need to return this borrowed pencil to her.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
13 5 noun
n
noun
• an ancient city in southern Bulgaria; commercial center of an agricultural region
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • Aphrodite is considered the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology.
4 1 verb, adverb, noun
v, adv, n
noun
• a form of address for an unmarried woman
verb
• fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
Example sentence • I sent her a text but I never got a response, so I guess it was a miss .
8 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
Example sentence • The data analysis revealed interesting patterns.
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
8 3 verb, noun
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noun
• any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
6 2 noun
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noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
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• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
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n
noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • The iris is the national flower of France.
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noun
• United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
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• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
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• a female person who has the same parents as another person
Example sentence • I'm going to grab lunch with my sis .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
Example sentence • I enjoy playing tennis with my friends on the weekends.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
Example sentence • My thesis focuses on the impact of social media on mental health.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
Example sentence • I have a meeting for my business tomorrow.
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 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being just or fair
Example sentence • The judge delivered a verdict in the name of justice .
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an announcement containing information about an event
verb
• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Example sentence • I received a notice from the bank about my overdue payment.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a customary way of operation or behavior
verb
• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Example sentence • She is dedicated to her piano practice .
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.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• someone who sees an event and reports what happened
Example sentence • The witness identified the suspect in the lineup.
18 7 noun
n
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted
Example sentence • Infants with torticollis may have difficulty turning their heads to one side.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the citadel in ancient Greek towns
6 3 noun
n
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
Example sentence • The primary cause of cirrhosis is chronic alcoholism.
8 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Example sentence • She undergoes dialysis three times a week to treat her kidney disease.
3 1 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
noun
• (Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades
8 3 noun
n
noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
Example sentence • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
Example sentence • The genesis of her career as a singer began in high school.
6 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • I received a gratis ticket to the concert from a friend.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• overbearing pride or presumption
Example sentence • His hubris led him to believe he was invincible.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
Example sentence • She underwent hypnosis to try and quit smoking.
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 .
4 1 noun
n
noun
• a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
Example sentence • She admired the intricate designs on the kris displayed at the museum.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
Example sentence • The mantis is a fascinating insect known for its distinctive appearance and hunting skills.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• common Old World thrush noted for its song
Example sentence • The mavis is a species of thrush that is known for its melodious song.
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.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
Example sentence • New York City is often referred to as the metropolis of the United States.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Example sentence • His nemesis from high school became his business partner.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • Her constant need for reassurance and fear of abandonment are symptoms of her neurosis .
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