6 1 noun n noun
• a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
Example sentence • He carefully aligned the prisms to create a beautiful display of colors.
7 1 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• division of a group into opposing factions
Example sentence • The religious community experienced several schisms over theological differences.
8 2 noun n noun
• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • There were five baptisms at the church on Sunday.
10 3 noun n noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • Evolution is driven by various mechanisms , such as natural selection.
9 3 noun n noun
• a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Example sentence • The pond is home to many different organisms .
6 1 noun n noun
• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
Example sentence • She experienced painful spasms in her back after lifting heavy objects.
7 2 noun
• a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
7 2 noun n noun
• nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
Example sentence • There are many species of possums , including the common brushtail possum.
8 2 noun n noun
• a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
Example sentence • The sunlight streamed through the transoms , filling the room with a warm glow.
9 3 noun n noun
• a short pithy instructive saying
Example sentence • The book is filled with insightful aphorisms about life and love.
10 3 noun n noun
• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
10 3 noun n noun
• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • He accepted constructive criticisms from his team members.
8 3 noun n noun
• the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
Example sentence • The concept of dualisms is often explored in philosophy.
9 3 noun n noun
• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • He suffered multiple pulmonary embolisms after the surgery.
10 3 noun n noun
• an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Example sentence • She used euphemisms to soften the blow of her bad news.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• freeing from evil spirits
Example sentence • Many people believe that exorcisms can rid a person of demonic possession.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
10 3 noun n noun
• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Example sentence • Her nervous mannerisms betrayed her anxiety.
10 3 noun n noun
• the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals
Example sentence • His sermon was filled with Methodist methodisms .
7 2 noun
• the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
verb
• produce or yield flowers
Example sentence • The cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• money demanded for the return of a captured person
verb
• exchange or buy back for money; under threat
Example sentence • The government refused to negotiate with terrorists demanding ransoms .
6 2 noun n noun
• a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
Example sentence • She lived by the wise maxims of her elders.
7 2 noun n noun
• money collected under a tariff
Example sentence • We had to go through customs at the airport.
7 2 noun n adjective
• situated at the bottom or lowest position
noun
• the lower side of anything
verb
• provide with a bottom or a seat
Example sentence • She put her keys in the pocket of her bottoms .
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • He often amused his friends with his witty bromisms .
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The czarisms of the monarchy included rigid control over political dissent.
9 2 noun n noun
• the system of religion and philosophy taught by the Druids and their rites and ceremonies
Example sentence • Some ancient druidisms have been preserved in ancient texts.
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Example sentence • His speech was filled with eonisms .
10 3 noun n
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10 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I experienced heightisms when I was passed over for a promotion.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • His writing was filled with hetairisms , making it difficult to understand.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers
Example sentence • The study of isomerisms is complex and fascinating.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • His paintings were filled with dynamic tachisms that portrayed movement and energy.
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