12 5 noun
n
noun
• Any of many rod-shaped, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Lactobacillus, that ferment sugars to form lactic acid
Example sentence • The presence of lactobacilli in the gut can improve overall digestive health.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• formerly a suborder of Stegocephalia; amphibia having vertebrae whose component elements are fused into a single piece
3 1 verb
v
noun
• two-winged insects characterized by active flight
adjective satellite
• (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked
verb
• travel through the air; be airborne
Example sentence • I want to fly to Europe for my vacation.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher
Example sentence • The rabbi led the Sabbath service at the synagogue.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• make small or insignificant
Example sentence • We should minimize our energy consumption to reduce our carbon footprint.
10 3 verb
v
verb
• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
Example sentence • She specializes in pediatric dentistry.
2 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a sloth that has three long claws on each forefoot and each hindfoot
4 1 verb, adverb
v, adv
adjective
• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
adverb
• near in time or place or relationship
Example sentence • The deadline for submitting the project is nigh .
8 3 verb
v
verb
• make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
Example sentence • After cooking, always sanitize cutting boards with hot soapy water.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• of or relating to a fisheye lens
Example sentence • She attached a fisheye lens to her camera to capture a unique perspective.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
Example sentence • I had to stay home from work because my child had a contagious case of pinkeye .
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a night flight from which the passengers emerge with eyes red from lack of sleep
Example sentence • I had trouble falling asleep on the redeye flight.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• fatty red flesh of salmon of Pacific coast and rivers
Example sentence • The sockeye salmon thrives in the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections
Example sentence • A sample of the wound was tested and found to contain staphylococci .
11 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• A gram-positive bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae, that causes pneumonia and other infectious diseases
Example sentence • The pneumococci bacteria can cause pneumonia.
9 4 verb
v
verb
• acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
Example sentence • I apologize for my behavior last night.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• be fully aware or cognizant of
Example sentence • I didn't realize how much time had passed.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
Example sentence • The party was a surprise for her birthday.
6 2 verb
v
Example sentence • I advise you to study for the exam.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
Example sentence • She started her own enterprise in the field of fashion design.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
Example sentence • Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health.
8 3 verb
v
Example sentence • I need to organize my closet before the guests arrive.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Example sentence • I didn't realise you were so talented.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• show approval or appreciation of
Example sentence • I didn't recognise her without her glasses.
4 1 verb
v
noun
• a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; forms compounds that are highly magnetic
Example sentence • He dies in the final scene of the play.
5 3 adverb, noun
adv, n
noun
• a small Hawaiian tree with hard dark wood
Example sentence • The aalii tree is native to Hawaii.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• red fishes of American coastal tropical waters having very large eyes and rough scales
Example sentence • The bigeye tuna is a species of tuna found in oceanic waters.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• any North American shrubby perennial herb of the genus Heliopsis having large yellow daisylike flowers
Example sentence • The oxeye is a type of daisy that is commonly found in meadows and gardens.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
Example sentence • The streptococci bacteria can cause various infections, including strep throat.
8 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The actiniae are a group of marine animals commonly known as sea anemones.
5 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The rainforest has numerous areae with dense vegetation.
8 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The two duumviri were responsible for overseeing the construction project.
7 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The philosopher used elenchi to expose flaws in his opponent's argument.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• Any of a group of streptococci bacteria, of the genus Enterococcus, that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract and have great resistance to antibiotics
Example sentence • The presence of enterococci in the water supply indicated contamination.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• Any of the bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) that is responsible for gonorrhea.
Example sentence • The presence of gonococci in a urethral smear confirms the diagnosis of gonorrhea.
11 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • During conjugation, macronuclei undergo fragmentation and reorganization.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• A pathogenic bacterium, Neisseria meningitidis, common cause of cerebrospinal meningitis
Example sentence • The vaccine protects against certain strains of meningococci .
11 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • Scientists study the formation and function of micronuclei in various organisms.
9 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The zoo is home to several species of rhinoceri .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• Any of a group of gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Rickettsia, carried as parasites by ticks, fleas and lice; they cause typhus and other diseases
Example sentence • A person infected with rickettsiae may experience symptoms such as fever and rash.
9 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • Many scarabaei are considered pests because they feed on crops.
6 4 noun
n
noun
• The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone
Example sentence • The tibiae are the longer and stronger of the two leg bones.
8 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • She wore a necklace with a tigereye pendant.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
Example sentence • The tracheae of insects are responsible for the transport of oxygen to their tissues.
8 4
noun
• A large vertebrate skeletal muscle divided into an ascending, descending, and transverse portion, attaching the neck and central spine to the outer extremity of the scapula; it functions in scapular elevation, adduction, and depression.
Example sentence • The trapezii muscles help to support and stabilize the shoulder blades.
8 2 adverb
adv
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Example sentence • I saw a watcheye perched on a tree branch.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• To redevelop (an urban area or commercial premises) so as to attract affluent young professionals as residents or clientele.
Example sentence • He decided to yuppify his apartment by adding modern furniture and decor.
9 3 verb
v
Example sentence • We will advertise our new product on television.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • The priest will baptise the baby during the Sunday service.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • The priest will baptize the baby during the Sunday service.
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