10 4 noun n noun
• infection of the intestines with protozoa found in contaminated food and water; characterized by diarrhea and nausea and flatulence and abdominal discomfort
Example sentence • The symptoms of giardiases include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea.
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11 4 noun n noun
• surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)
Example sentence • The surgeon used various hemostasias techniques during the procedure.
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Example sentence • Some people argue that democracies are better than nomocracies .
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8 4 noun n noun
• a Hindu religious mendicant
Example sentence • The sanyasis traveled from village to village spreading their teachings.
8 4 noun
• sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
13 4 noun n
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Example sentence • In snobbocracies , those with less prestigious backgrounds often face discrimination.
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Example sentence • The synaptases in the brain facilitate communication between neurons.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a collection of things sharing a common attribute
verb
• arrange or order by classes or categories
Example sentence • I have three classes in the morning.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a separate part of a whole
verb
• to join or unite the pieces of
Example sentence • She cut the cake into small pieces.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the force of policemen and officers
verb
• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Example sentence • The police arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery.
5 1 verb v noun
• (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
verb
• put an end to a state or an activity
Example sentence • Please cease talking in the library.
8 2 verb v noun
• a quantity that is added
verb
• become bigger or greater in amount
Example sentence • We need to increase the amount of exercise we do to stay healthy.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• property that is leased or rented out or let
Example sentence • He signed a lease for the apartment.
9 3 noun n noun
• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
Example sentence • The detective was determined to solve the mysteries surrounding the murder case.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Example sentence • The company has strict policies regarding attendance.
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
Example sentence • They each paid $10 apiece for the concert tickets.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • Her decision to quit her job seemed to be driven by caprice rather than careful consideration.
11 3 noun n noun
• the central or most important feature
Example sentence • The beautiful flower arrangement served as the centerpiece of the table.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic
Example sentence • She carefully ironed out the creases in her dress.
8 2 verb v verb
• decrease in size, extent, or range
Example sentence • We need to decrease our expenses to save money.
8 2 noun n noun
• electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
Example sentence • She always wears an earpiece during her performances.
5 2 noun n noun
• solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
Example sentence • The veterinarian examined the cat's feces for signs of parasites.
7 2 noun n noun
• a revue with elaborate costuming
Example sentence • Her follies and careless attitude cost her the job.
9 2 noun n noun
• a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
Example sentence • She wore a hairpiece to conceal her bald spot.
4 1 noun n noun
• the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage
Example sentence • The wine had settled, leaving behind a layer of lees in the bottle.
8 3 noun n noun
• the decade from 1890 to 1899
Example sentence • The fashion trends of the nineties are making a comeback.
5 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She is clinically obese and needs to make some lifestyle changes.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• repeat an earlier theme of a composition
Example sentence • The two pianists performed a reprise of their famous duet.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a newspaper that is published every day
adverb
• every day; without missing a day
adjective satellite
• of or belonging to or occurring every day
Example sentence • I need to pick up my dailies from the pharmacy.
5 1 noun n noun
• web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
Example sentence • The geese flew in a V formation across the sky.
9 4 noun n noun
• things that make you comfortable and at ease
Example sentence • The hotel offers various amenities such as a pool, gym, and spa.
11 4 noun n adjective
• not permanent; not lasting
noun
• a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
adjective satellite
• lacking continuity or regularity
Example sentence • The company hired several temporaries to help with the busy season.
12 3 noun n noun
• any of various grasses of many genera that grow in tufts or clumps rather than forming a sod or mat; chiefly of western United States
Example sentence • The prairie is covered in vibrant green bunchgrasses .
8 3 verb v noun
• a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center
verb
• avoid something unpleasant or laborious
Example sentence • The new highway bypasses the congested city center.
8 3 noun n noun
• any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America
Example sentence • The camasses bloom in spring and are a beautiful sight.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
verb
• get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
Example sentence • He painted beautiful landscapes on his canvasses .
9 3 noun n noun
• the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
Example sentence • The scavengers were feasting on the carrion carcasses .
7 2 noun n noun
• (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
verb
• perform a chasse step, in ballet
Example sentence • She performed a series of chasses across the dance floor.
9 3 noun n noun
• navigational instrument for finding directions
verb
• bring about; accomplish
Example sentence • The student used compasses to draw circles in his geometry class.
11 3 noun n noun
• any of several perennial grasses of the genus Spartina; some important as coastal soil binders
Example sentence • The cordgrasses along the shoreline provide protection against erosion.
11 3 noun n noun
• grasses with creeping stems that root freely; a pest in lawns
Example sentence • The thick mat of crabgrasses makes it difficult for other plants to grow.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • Rescue teams had to navigate through treacherous crevasses to reach the stranded climbers.
9 3 noun n noun
• medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
Example sentence • The museum has a collection of cuirasses from different periods of history.
9 3 verb v verb
• to agree or express agreement
Example sentence • After hours of negotiation, the two parties finally acquiesced to a compromise.
10 3 noun n noun
• a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table
Example sentence • The altarpiece in the church features a beautifully carved scene from the Bible.
9 3 noun n noun
• waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume
Example sentence • The perfume industry often uses ambergris as a fixative to enhance the longevity of fragrances.
8 2 noun n noun
• (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
Example sentence • In the 16th century, men commonly wore codpieces to accentuate their masculinity.
8 2 noun n noun
• a flat situated in the wings
Example sentence • The coulisse of the theater is where the actors wait before going on stage.
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