8 2 noun n noun
• something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
adjective satellite
• furnishing added support
Example sentence • She regularly hires adjuncts to teach introductory courses at the university.
9 2 noun n adjective
• progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
adjective satellite
• having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects
Example sentence • In linguistics, disjuncts are adverbial elements that express the speaker's attitude or comment on the propositional content.
7 2 noun n noun
• an imperfection in a bodily system
verb
• desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
Example sentence • The car had several defects in its paintwork.
7 2 verb v adjective
• direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short
adjective satellite
• having no intervening persons, agents, conditions
Example sentence • She directs the play with a lot of energy and passion.
8 2 verb v verb
• shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
Example sentence • He protects his little sister from bullies at school.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • Her smile reflects her happiness.
5 1 noun n noun
• a subdivision of a larger religious group
Example sentence • The two main sects of Islam are Sunni and Shia.
10 3 verb v verb
• cause to become alive again
Example sentence • He resurrects the old car by restoring it to its former glory.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
noun
• a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
adjective satellite
• difficult to analyze or understand
Example sentence • She has a complex personality that is difficult to understand.
2 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
Example sentence • My ex called me yesterday.
3 1 noun n noun
• a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
3 1 noun n
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Example sentence • In legal parlance, a lex is a specific law or statute.
7 2 noun n noun
• property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
Example sentence • The medication has many side effects .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem
Example sentence • In many respects , she is a talented musician.
9 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• progressing melodically by intervals of a second
adjective satellite
• bound in close association
Example sentence • In linguistics, conjuncts are words or phrases that link together various parts of a sentence.
4 2 noun n noun
• the highest point (of something)
Example sentence • The eagle soared to the apex of the mountain.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
Example sentence • The ancient codex contains the secrets of a long-lost civilization.
6 2 noun n noun
• the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
Example sentence • The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions.
4 1 verb v Example sentence • He likes to flex his muscles at the gym.
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • He cast a hex on his enemy.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • I need to look up that word in the index of the dictionary.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
Example sentence • She wore a latex costume to the Halloween party.
4 1 noun n noun
• either of two large muscles of the chest
Example sentence • He flexed his pecs to show off his muscular physique.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an elastic synthetic fabric
Example sentence • She wore a pink spandex bodysuit for her dance performance.
5 1 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She bought a new pair of specs to replace her old glasses.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the shape of something rotating rapidly
Example sentence • The storm created a powerful vortex that sucked in everything around it.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various platforms built into a vessel
verb
• be beautiful to look at
Example sentence • The cruise ship had multiple decks for passengers to enjoy.
6 2 noun n noun
• The structure at the front end of a tapeworm which, in the adult, has suckers and hooks by which it attaches itself to a host.
Example sentence • The scolex is the anterior end of a tapeworm, usually having suckers or hooks for attaching to the host's intestinal wall.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• communicates two or more signals over a common channel
adjective satellite
• many and varied; having many features or forms
Example sentence • The movie theater has several screens, making it a multiplex .
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• curving or bulging outward
Example sentence • He placed the convex side of the lens against his eye.
5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
Example sentence • The culex tritaeniorhynchus is a vector for Japanese encephalitis.
7 2 verb v verb
• be a mystery or bewildering to
Example sentence • The math problem perplexed me for hours.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
Example sentence • She used perspex to create a see-through display case.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a borosilicate glass with a low coefficient of expansion; used for heat-resistant glassware in cooking and chemistry
Example sentence • She baked the cake in a pyrex dish.
5 2 noun n noun
• a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter
Example sentence • The telex machine was widely used for international communication before the popularity of email.
5 2 verb v verb
• deprive of sex or sexual powers
Example sentence • The witch's curse unsexed the knight, making him lose all desire for physical intimacy.
6 2 noun n noun
• the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
Example sentence • The vertex of the triangle is located at the intersection of its three sides.
3 1 verb v verb
• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example sentence • The malfunctioning printer continues to vex the office.
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The new apartment building is equipped with diplex satellite connections.
9 4 noun n noun
• the cortical part of the neencephalon
Example sentence • The neocortex is the outer layer of the cerebrum.
8 3 noun n noun
• a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome
Example sentence • The pontifex consecrated the new bishop during the ceremony.
6 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not distinguished on the basis of sex
Example sentence • The store offers a range of unisex clothing.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adverb
• Below the main deck of a ship.
Example sentence • The captain ordered the crew to go belowdecks during the storm.
7 2 verb v verb
• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Example sentence • The security system detects any movement in the house.
6 2 noun n noun
• (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
Example sentence • The auspex predicted that the harvest would be bountiful.
5 2 noun n noun
• large genus of plants found in damp woodlands and bogs and ditches or at water margins: sedges
6 2 noun n noun
• persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
Example sentence • The caudex of this plant is used for propagation.
5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Cimicidae: bedbugs
Example sentence • The cimex can be found in mattresses, carpets, and upholstery.
5 2 verb v Example sentence • The veterinarian will desex my cat tomorrow.
4 2 noun n noun
• a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
Example sentence • The leaves of ilex plants are often glossy and have serrated edges.
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