11 4 noun n noun
• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
Example sentence • The earthquake was a major catastrophe , causing widespread destruction.
7 3 noun n noun
• a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
Example sentence • The patient experienced muscle atrophy after being bedridden for several weeks.
9 4 noun n noun
• an account of the series of events making up a person's life
Example sentence • I'm currently reading a biography of Albert Einstein.
9 4 noun n noun
• study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
Example sentence • I have always had a fascination with world geography .
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
Example sentence • Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by the progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of taking and printing photographs
Example sentence • I have always had a passion for photography .
10 4 noun n noun
• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Example sentence • I am studying philosophy at university.
6 2 noun n noun
• an award for success in war or hunting
Example sentence • He proudly displayed his soccer trophy on the shelf.
13 6 noun n noun
• a biography of yourself
Example sentence • I read Maya Angelou's autobiography , 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings', and found it incredibly moving.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • She learned calligraphy at a young age and became an expert.
12 5 noun n noun
• a show involving artistic dancing
Example sentence • The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
14 6 noun n noun
• the act of making a film
Example sentence • The cinematography in that film was breathtaking.
11 5 noun n noun
• the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject
Example sentence • The iconography of ancient Egyptian art often depicted gods and pharaohs.
10 4 noun n noun
• the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
Example sentence • The topography of the region consists of rolling hills and lush valleys.
12 5 noun n noun
• a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
Example sentence • I need to include a bibliography at the end of my research paper.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency
Example sentence • The scientist used high-performance liquid chromatography to separate the compounds in the sample.
15 5 noun n noun
• the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals
Example sentence • X-ray crystallography is a widely used technique for determining molecular structures.
14 6 noun n noun
• a body of historical literature
Example sentence • The book provides a comprehensive overview of the historiography of World War II.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a method of planographic printing from a metal or stone surface
Example sentence • The artist used a lithography technique to create the detailed print.
12 6 noun n noun
• the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans
Example sentence • Many scientists conduct research in the field of oceanography .
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He always looks scruffy and unkempt.
10 4 noun n noun
• the craft of composing type and printing from it
Example sentence • Many graphic designers specialize in typography and use it as a fundamental element in their work.
10 4 noun n noun
• the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations
Example sentence • The demography of the United States has been changing over the years.
11 4 noun n noun
• a descriptive catalog of musical recordings
Example sentence • I am a big fan of Michael Jackson's discography .
11 5 noun n noun
• a biography that idealizes or idolizes the person (especially a person who is a saint)
Example sentence • The biography read like a hagiography , praising every aspect of the subject's life.
11 4 noun n noun
• a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays
Example sentence • Regular mammography screenings are recommended for women over the age of 40.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• an electrochemical method of chemical analysis
Example sentence • The scientist conducted polarography to analyze the oxidation-reduction potential.
14 6 noun n noun
• The science that studies the geographical distribution of plants; geobotany
Example sentence • The phytogeography of tropical rainforests is a complex subject.
11 4 noun n noun
• a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
Example sentence • English orthography can be difficult to learn for non-native speakers.
7 4 adverb adv adverb
• under normal conditions
Example sentence • I usually eat breakfast before leaving for work.
11 5 adverb adv Example sentence • Just because she is single doesn't necessarily mean she is looking for a relationship.
7 3 noun n noun
• a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
Example sentence • She donated all her earnings to charity .
10 5 adverb adv adverb
• after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
Example sentence • After a long struggle, she eventually succeeded.
5 2 noun n noun
• a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
Example sentence • I poured gravy over my mashed potatoes.
7 2 adverb adv Example sentence • I will be leaving for work shortly .
7 3 adverb adv adverb
• prior to a specified or implied time
Example sentence • I have already finished my homework.
8 3 noun n noun
• highly seasoned cut of smoked beef
Example sentence • I ordered a pastrami sandwich for lunch.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• to certain extent or degree
adjective satellite
• pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
Example sentence • She is wearing a pretty dress.
6 3 adverb adv adverb
• in accordance with truth or fact or reality
9 4 noun n noun
• an earnest and sincere feeling
Example sentence • He spoke with such sincerity that she couldn't help but believe him.
13 6 adverb adv adverb
• in an unnecessary manner
Example sentence • She unnecessarily interrupted the conversation.
13 5 noun n noun
• a system of beliefs and practices based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner; it claims to integrate the practical and psychological in child-centered education
Example sentence • Many people study anthroposophy to gain a deeper understanding of the human being.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • Plants are capable of autotrophy as they use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The eutrophy of the lake has resulted in the loss of biodiversity.
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Example sentence • Surgical repair is required to correct exstrophy in infants.
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The study of prototrophy has provided valuable insights into the origins of life on Earth.
10 4 noun n noun
• using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs
Example sentence • The doctor used echography to examine the patient's internal organs.
8 4 noun n noun
• the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
Example sentence • She showed a great deal of maturity during the meeting.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• full of fighting spirit
Example sentence • He was a scrappy little fighter, always getting into brawls.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The scrawny cat eagerly ate the small canned food.
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