13 5 adjective adj noun
• two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time
adjective satellite
• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
Example sentence • His words were contradictory ; he said one thing and then did the opposite.
10 4 noun n noun
• the path followed by an object moving through space
Example sentence • The rocket's trajectory was carefully calculated before liftoff.
11 5 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to or consisting of or derived from documents
noun
• a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
adjective satellite
• (of film, television, radio, or photography) depicting a real-life event using images or interviews with people involved in the event
Example sentence • I watched a documentary about climate change.
12 5 noun n noun
• the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
Example sentence • She is majoring in anthropology at university.
9 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
Example sentence • The lion is a predatory animal that preys on other animals.
12 5 adjective adj Example sentence • The quality of the product was satisfactory .
8 4 noun n noun
• extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations
Example sentence • He was accused of committing adultery with his neighbor's wife.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• (used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
Example sentence • She has studied every language spoken in Europe.
11 5 noun n noun
• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • He stared at the lottery ticket in incredulity , unable to believe he had actually won.
8 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the process of hearing
Example sentence • The teacher used auditory aids to help the students understand the lesson.
7 3 noun n noun
• the aggregate of past events
Example sentence • The history of Ancient Egypt is fascinating.
7 3 noun n noun
• a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
Example sentence • His bravery in the face of danger was commendable.
11 4 adverb adv
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
Example sentence • He received an advisory warning about the upcoming storm.
10 4 adjective adj Example sentence • Physical education is compulsory in many schools.
6 3 noun n noun
• something that is remembered
Example sentence • She has a photographic memory and can remember everything she sees.
11 5 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell
noun
• a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)
adjective satellite
• of a speech expressing leave-taking
Example sentence • She delivered a valedictory speech at her high school graduation.
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• conveying or resembling a compliment
Example sentence • The hotel offers complimentary breakfast to all its guests.
11 5 noun n Example sentence • There were allegations of impropriety during the election campaign.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• seemingly outside normal sensory channels
Example sentence • She claimed to have extrasensory perception and could predict the future.
7 3 noun n noun
• a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
Example sentence • The factory produces thousands of cars every day.
9 4 noun n noun
• a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
Example sentence • The theater company has a diverse repertory of plays.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century .
8 3 noun n noun
• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
Example sentence • The fence marks the boundary between our property and the neighbor's.
7 3 noun n noun
• the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
Example sentence • He was arrested for accepting bribery while serving as a government official.
8 3 noun n noun
• entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
Example sentence • The police are investigating a recent burglary in our neighborhood.
10 4 noun n noun
• clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed
Example sentence • I went to the new dispensary downtown to pick up my prescription medication.
10 4 noun n noun
• elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
Example sentence • She spent hours doing embroidery to create a beautiful pattern on the tablecloth.
6 3 noun n noun
• a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
Example sentence • According to the theory of relativity, time slows down in the presence of a gravitational field.
10 5 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to coitus or copulation
Example sentence • The copulatory behavior of animals can vary greatly between species.
10 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate
Example sentence • Researchers have found that excitatory signals play a crucial role in learning and memory.
11 5 adjective adj
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to gustation
Example sentence • The gustatory experience of eating a ripe strawberry is unparalleled.
11 5 adjective adj adjective
• pertaining to the drawing in phase of respiration
Example sentence • The inspiratory muscles contract during inhalation.
8 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The doctor gave me a monitory warning about the potential side effects of the medication.
10 4 noun n noun
• a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
Example sentence • We hiked along the rocky promontory to enjoy the panoramic view of the ocean.
8 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The punitory measures taken against the protesters were widely criticized.
11 5 noun n noun
• a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts
Example sentence • I bought a suppository to help relieve my constipation.
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Example sentence • The police conducted rogatory interviews with several witnesses.
6 3 noun n noun
• a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
Example sentence • The coronary artery supplies blood to the heart muscle.
7 3 noun n noun
• group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
Example sentence • I need to replace the battery in my car.
12 4 adverb adv adverb
• advancing in amount or intensity
Example sentence • She has been increasingly absent from work lately.
7 3 noun n noun
• something that is regarded as a chance event
Example sentence • I won the lottery and became an overnight millionaire.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
Example sentence • She enjoys the luxury of having a personal chef to prepare her meals.
7 3 noun n noun
• (Roman mythology) messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce; counterpart of Greek Hermes
Example sentence • The mercury in thermometers expands and contracts with changes in temperature.
7 3 noun n noun
• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
Example sentence • The detective was determined to solve the mystery .
9 4 noun n noun
• an alphabetical list of names and addresses
Example sentence • I need to update the phone numbers in the company directory .
13 6 adjective adj Example sentence • The judge issued an interlocutory order to temporarily halt the investigation.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to olfaction
Example sentence • The olfactory can detect a wide range of smells.
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