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• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Example sentence • He is always obsequious to his boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
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Example sentence • In poetry, a bacchius consists of one short syllable followed by two long ones.
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• aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur
Example sentence • I saw a family of nutrias swimming in the river.
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• abnormally small production of urine; can be a symptom of kidney disease or obstruction of the urinary tract or edema or an imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the body
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• any hardy bog orchid of the genus Pogonia: terrestrial orchids having slender rootstocks and erect stems bearing one or a few leaves and a solitary terminal flower
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• a rare abnormality marked by premature aging (grey hair and wrinkled skin and stooped posture) in a child
Example sentence • The prevalence of progerias is estimated to be 1 in every 4-8 million births.
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• a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
Example sentence • He grew up in the suburbias of New York City.
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• (Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey
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Example sentence • The papaveraceous flowers bloomed in the garden, adding a beautiful splash of color.
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Example sentence • The testudineous creature slowly crawled across the sand.
10 4 adjective adj Example sentence • He was an unstudious student who rarely did his homework.
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• a genus of birds in the order Casuariiformes
Example sentence • The dromaius is a large flightless bird native to Australia.
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• chipmunks of western America and Asia
Example sentence • The eutamias species are native to North America.
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Example sentence • Treatment for dyslalias often involves therapy with speech-language pathologists.
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Example sentence • The hypnopaedias in the Brave New World novel play a significant role in conditioning individuals.
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Example sentence • The modius is a unit of dry measure used in ancient Rome.
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Example sentence • I planted a red sprekelias in my backyard.
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• bladderworts: large genus of aquatic carnivorous plants; cosmopolitan in distribution
Example sentence • Many species of utricularias are found in freshwater habitats around the world.
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• possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
Example sentence • She showed courageous determination in fighting for her rights.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress.
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• characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
Example sentence • The herbaceous plant has soft, green leaves.
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• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example sentence • The painting was so hideous that I couldn't stand to look at it.
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• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example sentence • Her outfit was outrageous , with brightly colored feathers sticking out from every angle.
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• happening or arising without apparent external cause
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• said or done without having been planned or written in advance
Example sentence • Her spontaneous decision to quit her job surprised everyone.
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• a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
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• send or move around by bus
Example sentence • I take the bus to work every morning.
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• characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
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• exhibiting courtesy and politeness
Example sentence • He was always courteous and polite to everyone he met.
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• containing or characterized by error
Example sentence • The article contained several erroneous facts.
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• occurring with no delay
Example sentence • The car's acceleration is nearly instantaneous .
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• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • I felt nauseous after eating the spoiled food.
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• occurring or operating at the same time
Example sentence • The dancers moved in perfect simultaneous motion.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The unrighteous act of stealing is punishable by law.
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• an excited state of agitation
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• worry unnecessarily or excessively
Example sentence • Stop making such a fuss over a tiny scratch.
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• usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
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• provide (a house) with a terrace
Example sentence • Our hotel room came with a beautiful terrace overlooking the ocean.
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• a Flemish surgeon who is considered the father of modern anatomy (1514-1564)
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• (poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
Example sentence • The beauteous sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues of orange and pink.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The garden was filled with bounteous fruit trees.
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• relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
Example sentence • The scientist discovered a carbonaceous rock sample.
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• resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
Example sentence • The coriaceous armor of the rhinoceros beetle provides protection from predators.
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• of or belonging to the class Crustacea
Example sentence • The marine biologist studies various crustaceous creatures.
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• involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness
Example sentence • It is disadvantageous to have a low credit score when applying for a loan.
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• showing no courtesy; rude
Example sentence • His discourteous remarks angered everyone in the room.
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• not pertinent to the matter under consideration
Example sentence • The professor asked the students to remove any extraneous information from their essays.
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• existing as or having characteristics of a gas
Example sentence • Carbon dioxide is a gaseous compound that is produced during cellular respiration.
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• composed of or containing bone
Example sentence • The skeleton is made up of osseous tissue.
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• through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
Example sentence • She underwent percutaneous coronary intervention to treat her blocked arteries.
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• deserving or inciting pity
Example sentence • Her piteous cries for help went unanswered.
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• accompanied by bloodshed
Example sentence • The surgeon used a sanguineous sponge to clean the patient's wound.
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• containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
Example sentence • The sebaceous glands produce oil to moisturize and protect the skin.
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