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• an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with bipolar mania .
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• any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact
Example sentence • The exact cause of schizophrenia is still unknown.
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• a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
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• an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
Example sentence • She suffers from chronic insomnia and has trouble falling asleep every night.
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• any tree of the genus Macadamia
Example sentence • I love eating macadamia nuts.
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• any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers
Example sentence • I planted a beautiful petunia in my garden.
9 4 noun n Example sentence • The Sphinx has been standing for millennia , silently guarding the pyramids.
8 5 noun n Example sentence • She dedicated her entire career to academia .
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• genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with severe anemia and required blood transfusion.
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• tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
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• rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Example sentence • He underwent surgery to repair a hernia in his abdomen.
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• (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
Example sentence • The lamia was a mythical creature in Greek mythology with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a serpent.
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Example sentence • In ancient Greece, xenia was the concept of hospitality towards strangers.
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• an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia .
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• a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
Example sentence • She struggled with bulimia for many years.
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• malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • My cousin has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia .
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• something of small importance
Example sentence • I enjoy testing my knowledge with trivia quizzes.
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• transient cessation of respiration
Example sentence • Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder.
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• a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Example sentence • The picnic area was filled with families enjoying the sunny weather.
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• the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Example sentence • The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.
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• membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
Example sentence • The trachea is a tube that connects the throat to the lungs.
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• a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
Example sentence • I always eat lunch in the cafeteria at work.
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• a republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula
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• (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
Example sentence • The presence of bacteria in food can cause spoilage and foodborne illnesses.
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• a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia
Example sentence • The mafia is known for its criminal activities and organized crime.
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• a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur
Example sentence • His megalomania drove him to believe that he was the greatest artist of all time.
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• nervous breakdown (not in technical use)
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with neurasthenia and prescribed medication.
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• a republic in southeastern Europe with a short coastline on the Black Sea
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• a historical plateau region in northwestern Romania that is separated from the rest of the country by the Transylvanian Alps; originally part of Hungary; incorporated into Romania at the end of World War I
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• queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
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• any of various plants of the genus Zinnia cultivated for their variously and brightly colored flower heads
Example sentence • I planted zinnias in my garden and they are blooming beautifully.
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• A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.
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• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
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• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are popular among young people.
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• the Italian region on the island of Sardinia; the kingdom of Sardinia was the nucleus for uniting Italy during the 19th century
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• accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine
Example sentence • Severe uremia can result in kidney failure.
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• a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
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• a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
Example sentence • She has a fear of being in small spaces, which is a symptom of claustrophobia .
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• abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
Example sentence • Patients with diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar levels to prevent hypoglycemia .
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• an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever
Example sentence • The symptoms of malaria include fever, headache, and fatigue.
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• a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
Example sentence • Many families choose to live in suburbia for its quiet and peaceful environment.
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• a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the virus causing cowpox in order to confer resistance to smallpox; normally lasts three weeks and leaves a pitted scar
Example sentence • The vaccinia virus is used in the production of smallpox vaccine.
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• inability to perceive written words
Example sentence • The patient's alexia prevented her from being able to read.
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• a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
Example sentence • She has been struggling with anorexia for years and is currently receiving treatment.
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• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • She sang a beautiful aria at the opera last night.
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• a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
Example sentence • Testing for chlamydia is important for early detection and treatment.
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• a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
Example sentence • I found a lot of information in the encyclopedia .
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• a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
Example sentence • After winning the championship, there was a feeling of euphoria among the team.
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• state of violent mental agitation
Example sentence • The news of the accident caused a wave of hysteria among the onlookers.
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• transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.)
Example sentence • He specializes in multimedia design.
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• a bitter compound used as an insecticide and tonic and vermifuge; extracted from the wood and bark of trees of the genera Quassia and Picrasma
Example sentence • The bark of quassia is used as a natural remedy for digestive issues.
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