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.
6 2 noun n noun
• the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
Example sentence • The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis.
6 2 noun n noun
• the narrow central part of the cerebellum between the two hemispheres
Example sentence • The vermis is a narrow band of nervous tissue in the cerebellum.
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• In a plant stem or root, a cylinder of cells that separates the outer cortex from the central core. The endodermis controls flow of water and minerals within the plant. In most plants, this tissue is restricted to the roots.
Example sentence • The endodermis is a single layer of cells in roots that forms a barrier between the cortex and the vascular tissue.
9 4 noun n Example sentence • The exodermis is the outermost layer of cells in the epidermis of plants.
6 2 noun
• Italian nuclear physicist (in the United States after 1939) who worked on artificial radioactivity caused by neutron bombardment and who headed the group that in 1942 produced the first controlled nuclear reaction (1901-1954)
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• An outdoor festival and fair, usually in a German or Dutch-speaking country
Example sentence • I had a lot of fun at the kermis last night.
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Example sentence • The annual village kirmess is a major event that brings the entire community together.
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.
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• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Example sentence • His nemesis from high school became his business partner.
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• the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
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 v, n 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
8 3 noun n noun
• any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
Example sentence • I planted clematis in my garden for some beautiful flowers.
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• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
9 4 noun n noun
• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
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• 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.
5 2 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 .
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• 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.
5 2 noun n noun
• Any of several small, slow-moving primates, of the family Lorisidae, found in India and southeast Asia.
Example sentence • The loris is a small, nocturnal primate native to Southeast Asia.
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.
13 5 adjective adj noun
• tree with shaggy unpleasant-smelling toxic bark and yielding strong durable wood; bark and seeds used as a purgative and vermifuge and narcotic
Example sentence • The andira inermis wood is often used for furniture.
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• drought-resistant perennial with awns lacking or very short and long creeping rhizomes; Europe and temperate Asia
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• hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis
Example sentence • He suffers from elephantiasis in his legs.
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.
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• 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.
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