8 3 noun n noun
• the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
Example sentence • The tympanum is a thin membrane that covers the middle ear.
8 3 noun n noun
• narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
Example sentence • He took laudanum to relieve his pain.
7 3 noun n noun
• A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong.
Example sentence • The organum is a type of early polyphonic music.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
Example sentence • The soda can is made of aluminum .
7 3 noun n noun
• information known only to a special group
Example sentence • The arcanum of healing herbs is closely guarded by the village elders.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
Example sentence • She wore a stunning platinum necklace to the gala.
8 4 noun n noun
• the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
Example sentence • The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
Example sentence • He ordered a magnum of champagne to celebrate his promotion.
13 4 noun n noun
• the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
Example sentence • She decorated her living room with a beautiful chrysanthemum
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a bitter aromatic gum resin that resembles asafetida
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians used galbanum in incense and perfumes.
8 3 noun n noun
• a dark brown to greenish oleoresin that has a fragrant odor and is used as a fixative in perfumes; obtained as a juice from certain rockroses
Example sentence • Perfumers often use labdanum as a fixative in their fragrances.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the smallest possible quantity
Example sentence • The minimum wage in this country is $10 per hour.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The timpanum was a round drum used in ancient Greek music.
8 3 noun n noun
• an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The pendulum swung back and forth in a hypnotic rhythm.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
Example sentence • The snake injected its venom into its prey.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• the greatest or most complete or best possible
noun
• the largest possible quantity
Example sentence • I reached my maximum capacity for food and couldn't eat another bite.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
Example sentence • She picked a random book off the shelf.
9 4 noun n noun
• diverse genus of herbs or woody subshrubs of north temperate regions
9 5 noun n noun
• a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
Example sentence • She wrapped the leftovers in aluminium foil to keep them fresh.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams
Example sentence • Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals used to fill cavities.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present
Example sentence • The plenum of the concert hall was filled with eager audience members.
6 2 noun n noun
• a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
Example sentence • The national anthem is sung at every sporting event.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another
Example sentence • Riding a tandem bicycle requires coordination and teamwork.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
adjective satellite
• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • I prefer to paint with oil as my medium .
7 2 noun n noun
• the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
Example sentence • She fought for freedom and equality for all people.
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
noun
• the state of being welcome
Example sentence • The warm welcome made me feel at home.
10 4 noun n noun
• a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
Example sentence • The use of molybdenum as an alloying agent improves the strength and durability of steel.
6 2 noun n noun
• A stack-like structure in plant chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll; the site of photosynthesis.
Example sentence • The granum is the central component of a chloroplast in plant cells.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a ghostly appearing figure
adjective satellite
• something apparently sensed but having no physical reality
Example sentence • The phantom of the opera haunted the old theater.
6 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 kidnappers demanded a ransom for the safe return of the child.
7 2 noun n noun
• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
Example sentence • I have a math problem that I can't solve.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• disposed to venture or take risks
Example sentence • She is a venturesome entrepreneur who often takes risks in her business.
8 3 noun n noun
• an impelling force or strength
Example sentence • The team's win gave them the momentum they needed to advance in the tournament.
7 3 adjective adj noun
• most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
adjective satellite
• most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
Example sentence • The optimum temperature for brewing coffee is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
Example sentence • The concept of quantum is fundamental to the field of quantum physics.
8 3 noun n noun
• a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite
Example sentence • The price of tantalum has been steadily increasing due to its high demand.
13 4 adjective adj adjective
• willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
Example sentence • Maria is an adventuresome traveler, always seeking new experiences.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
Example sentence • Carrying a heavy backpack all day can be cumbersome .
5 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
Example sentence • She wore a denim jacket with her jeans.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • I gave them the keys to the house.
8 3 noun n noun
• A small fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far.
Example sentence • The frenulum is a small fold of tissue connecting the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
Example sentence • I enjoy working out in the gymnasium every morning.
8 4 noun n Example sentence • The kitchen floor was covered in linoleum .
9 4 noun n noun
• a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine)
Example sentence • Dietary sources of magnesium include nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables.
7 2 noun n noun
• a domain in which something is dominant
Example sentence • The castle stood proudly in the heart of the kingdom .
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • She seldom goes to parties.
6 2 noun n noun
• accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
Example sentence • She shared her wisdom with me, and I am grateful for her guidance.
5 2 noun n noun
• a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
Example sentence • She lived by the maxim 'Treat others how you would like to be treated.'
11 4 noun n noun
• the time between two reigns, governments, etc.
Example sentence • The interregnum between kings was a time of uncertainty for the kingdom.
8 4 noun n noun
• the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion
Example sentence • The soil test revealed high levels of ammonium .
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