5 3 noun
n
noun
• a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
8 5 noun
n
Example sentence • She dedicated her entire career to academia .
8 4 noun
n
noun
• (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
Example sentence • The presence of bacteria in food can cause spoilage and foodborne illnesses.
5 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia
Example sentence • The mafia is known for its criminal activities and organized crime.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
Example sentence • The local militia was called to defend the town during the invasion.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
6 3 noun
n
noun
• A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
adjective satellite
• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are popular among young people.
3 2 adverb, noun
adv, n
noun
• A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)
preposition
• By way of; passing through.
Example sentence • I received the document via email.
9 5 noun
n
noun
• a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
Example sentence • I always eat lunch in the cafeteria at work.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• 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.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism
Example sentence • My doctor diagnosed me with myocardial ischemia after performing an EKG.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
Example sentence • Pregnant women should be aware of the risks of developing toxemia during their pregnancy.
6 4 noun
n
noun
• accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine
Example sentence • Severe uremia can result in kidney failure.
8 5 noun
n
noun
• a blood disorder characterized by an increased concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which falls below 7 on the pH scale)
Example sentence • Certain inherited disorders can lead to metabolic acidemia .
6 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• inability to perceive written words
Example sentence • The patient's alexia prevented her from being able to read.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae
Example sentence • The gods of ancient Greece consumed ambrosia to maintain their immortality.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a water solution of ammonia
Example sentence • The strong smell of ammonia filled the room after the chemical spill.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• partial or total loss of memory
Example sentence • He suffered from amnesia after the car accident.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
4 3 noun
n
noun
• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • She sang a beautiful aria at the opera last night.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia .
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
Example sentence • She struggled with bulimia for many years.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
Example sentence • Testing for chlamydia is important for early detection and treatment.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church
Example sentence • The curia is the main governing body of the Roman Catholic Church.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia
Example sentence • She planted dahlias in her garden to add color to the flower bed.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
Example sentence • My grandmother was diagnosed with dementia last year.
7 4
noun
• tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
Example sentence • After winning the championship, there was a feeling of euphoria among the team.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful fuchsia dress to the party.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a genus of Pyralidae, containing the greater wax moth or honeycomb moth (Galleria)
Example sentence • The galleria is known for its extensive collection of contemporary art.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example sentence • I bought a beautiful gardenia plant for my backyard.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Example sentence • He underwent surgery to repair a hernia in his abdomen.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• 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.
9 5 noun
n
noun
• increased blood in an organ or other body part
Example sentence • The patient presented with hyperemia in their eyes, indicating an inflammatory response.
12 6 noun
n
noun
• abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency
Example sentence • Individuals with hypocalcemia often experience numbness and tingling in their fingers and toes.
12 6 noun
n
noun
• abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
Example sentence • Patients with diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar levels to prevent hypoglycemia .
11 6 noun
n
noun
• abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors or starvation or taking diuretics
Example sentence • Prolonged vomiting can lead to hypokalemia .
8 4 noun
n
noun
• state of violent mental agitation
Example sentence • The news of the accident caused a wave of hysteria among the onlookers.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a disposition to remain inactive or inert
Example sentence • The car kept moving forward due to its inertia .
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a badge worn to show official position
Example sentence • The soldier proudly displayed his rank insignia on his uniform.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
Example sentence • She suffers from chronic insomnia and has trouble falling asleep every night.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
Example sentence • The lamia was a mythical creature in Greek mythology with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a serpent.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • The most common symptoms of leukaemia include fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bleeding or bruising.
8 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
Example sentence • The magnolia tree in our backyard is in full bloom.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever
Example sentence • The symptoms of malaria include fever, headache, and fatigue.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with bipolar mania .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• longing for something past
Example sentence • I feel a sense of nostalgia when I listen to music from my childhood.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers
Example sentence • I planted a beautiful petunia in my garden.
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