2 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
Example sentence • My ex called me yesterday.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
noun
• a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
adjective satellite
• difficult to analyze or understand
Example sentence • She has a complex personality that is difficult to understand.
3 1 noun n noun
• a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
3 1 noun n
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Example sentence • In legal parlance, a lex is a specific law or statute.
4 1 noun n noun
• either of two large muscles of the chest
Example sentence • He flexed his pecs to show off his muscular physique.
5 1 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She bought a new pair of specs to replace her old glasses.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various platforms built into a vessel
verb
• be beautiful to look at
Example sentence • The cruise ship had multiple decks for passengers to enjoy.
4 2 noun n noun
• the highest point (of something)
Example sentence • The eagle soared to the apex of the mountain.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
Example sentence • The ancient codex contains the secrets of a long-lost civilization.
6 2 noun n noun
• the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
Example sentence • The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions.
4 1 verb v Example sentence • He likes to flex his muscles at the gym.
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • He cast a hex on his enemy.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • I need to look up that word in the index of the dictionary.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
Example sentence • She wore a latex costume to the Halloween party.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an elastic synthetic fabric
Example sentence • She wore a pink spandex bodysuit for her dance performance.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the shape of something rotating rapidly
Example sentence • The storm created a powerful vortex that sucked in everything around it.
6 2 noun n noun
• The structure at the front end of a tapeworm which, in the adult, has suckers and hooks by which it attaches itself to a host.
Example sentence • The scolex is the anterior end of a tapeworm, usually having suckers or hooks for attaching to the host's intestinal wall.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• communicates two or more signals over a common channel
adjective satellite
• many and varied; having many features or forms
Example sentence • The movie theater has several screens, making it a multiplex .
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adverb
• Below the main deck of a ship.
Example sentence • The captain ordered the crew to go belowdecks during the storm.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• curving or bulging outward
Example sentence • He placed the convex side of the lens against his eye.
5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
Example sentence • The culex tritaeniorhynchus is a vector for Japanese encephalitis.
9 4 noun n noun
• the cortical part of the neencephalon
Example sentence • The neocortex is the outer layer of the cerebrum.
7 2 verb v verb
• be a mystery or bewildering to
Example sentence • The math problem perplexed me for hours.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
Example sentence • She used perspex to create a see-through display case.
8 3 noun n noun
• a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome
Example sentence • The pontifex consecrated the new bishop during the ceremony.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a borosilicate glass with a low coefficient of expansion; used for heat-resistant glassware in cooking and chemistry
Example sentence • She baked the cake in a pyrex dish.
5 2 noun n noun
• a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter
Example sentence • The telex machine was widely used for international communication before the popularity of email.
6 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not distinguished on the basis of sex
Example sentence • The store offers a range of unisex clothing.
5 2 verb v verb
• deprive of sex or sexual powers
Example sentence • The witch's curse unsexed the knight, making him lose all desire for physical intimacy.
6 2 noun n noun
• the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
Example sentence • The vertex of the triangle is located at the intersection of its three sides.
3 1 verb v verb
• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example sentence • The malfunctioning printer continues to vex the office.
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The new apartment building is equipped with diplex satellite connections.
5 2 noun
• An anchovy or herring, especially pickled or dried.
7 2 noun n noun
• a distinct feature or element in a problem
Example sentence • The book covers various aspects of psychology.
10 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The defenseman made several key backchecks to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
5 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The hikers enjoyed the scenic view of the becks as they crossed the hills.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • She bedecks herself with jewels for the red carpet event.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • Her dress was beflecks with mud after walking through the muddy garden.
9 2 noun n noun
• A wide, high neckline that follows the curve of the collarbone and ends in points on the shoulder seams.
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful sweater with boatnecks .
6 2 noun n noun
• A measure of the rate of flow of fluid, especially through a pipeline, equal to one cubic foot per second.
Example sentence • The river flow was measured at 5000 cusecs .
6 1 noun n noun
• merchandise that is shoddy or inferior
5 1 noun n
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5 2 noun n noun
• the chief executive department of the United States government
Example sentence • The execs met to discuss the new marketing strategy.
8 2 noun n noun
• a method of athletic training (especially for runners) in which strenuous effort and normal effort alternate in a continuous exercise
Example sentence • During our training session, we incorporated a few fartleks to improve our speed.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (in minced oaths) Faith.
7 2 noun n noun
• A small fox of the species Vulpes zerda, found in the Sahara (excluding the coast) and having distinctive oversized ears.
Example sentence • These fennecs have large ears to help dissipate heat.
6 1 noun n noun
• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
verb
• make a spot or mark onto
Example sentence • There were tiny flecks of paint on the floor.
9 2 noun n noun
• a tiny dark speck made by the excrement of a fly
Example sentence • I used a magnifying glass to inspect the flyspecks on the window.
9 2 noun n noun
• the deck between the bridge and the forecastle
5 1 verb, noun v, n
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