4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
adverb
• To the degree or extent indicated.
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
interjection
• Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.
Example sentence • I need to return this borrowed pencil to her.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• not auspicious; boding ill
adjective satellite
• contrary to your interests or welfare
Example sentence • The team had an inauspicious start to the season with three consecutive losses.
8 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
Example sentence • The data analysis revealed interesting patterns.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• tough and callous by virtue of experience
Example sentence • He had a pugnacious attitude and was always looking for a fight.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
Example sentence • The rapacious businessman was only interested in maximizing profits, regardless of the consequences.
12 5 noun n noun
• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
Example sentence • I have a meeting for my business tomorrow.
8 3 noun n noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
8 3 noun n noun
• development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
Example sentence • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
7 3 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Example sentence • His nemesis from high school became his business partner.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an announcement containing information about an event
verb
• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Example sentence • I received a notice from the bank about my overdue payment.
5 3 noun n noun
• a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
Example sentence • After hours of walking in the desert, we finally reached an oasis .
7 3 noun n noun
• (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Example sentence • Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through osmosis .
12 6 noun n noun
• abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from osteoporosis and has to be careful not to fall.
5 2 noun n noun
• the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a customary way of operation or behavior
verb
• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Example sentence • She is dedicated to her piano practice .
10 3 noun n noun
• corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Example sentence • The athlete uses a prosthesis to enhance his performance.
12 5 noun n noun
• infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
Example sentence • Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis .
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
adjective satellite
• characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
Example sentence • She was gracious enough to invite us to her party.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
Example sentence • She kept her precious family photo album locked safely in a drawer.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
Example sentence • The elephant had an enormous size.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
verb
• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She has a laser-like focus when she is working on her paintings.
8 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Example sentence • She undergoes dialysis three times a week to treat her kidney disease.
8 2 noun n noun
• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
Example sentence • Her goodness and kindness made her a beloved member of the community.
7 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being just or fair
Example sentence • The judge delivered a verdict in the name of justice .
9 4 noun n noun
• loss of the ability to move a body part
Example sentence • He suffered from partial paralysis of his legs after the accident.
14 6 noun n noun
• a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
Example sentence • She decided to undergo psychoanalysis to gain a deeper understanding of her childhood trauma.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• work done by one person or group that benefits another
verb
• be used by; as of a utility
Example sentence • The customer service at this hotel is top-notch.
9 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She's always making brainless decisions.
5 2 noun n noun
• all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function
Example sentence • The linguist studied the lexis of the ancient language.
5 2 noun n noun
• recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside
Example sentence • Cell lysis is a process in which the cell membrane ruptures, releasing its contents.
9 3 noun n noun
• a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
Example sentence • The pertussis vaccine is recommended for young children.
6 2 noun n noun
• translating an idea into action
Example sentence • The curriculum emphasized the importance of praxis in developing critical thinking skills.
6 2 noun n noun
• the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
Example sentence • He developed sepsis after the surgery.
6 2 noun n noun
• The blackcurrant plant, Ribes nigrum; the flavor of its berries
Example sentence • I ordered a cocktail with cassis as a base ingredient.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
adjective satellite
• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
11 3 noun n noun
• the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
Example sentence • The hotel is known for its high standards of cleanliness .
7 2 noun n noun
• wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
Example sentence • The cypress trees lined the riverbank, creating a picturesque scene.
13 6 noun n noun
• (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
Example sentence • The doctor recommended amniocentesis to determine if there were any chromosomal abnormalities.
11 5 noun n noun
• hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance
Example sentence • A person experiencing anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
Example sentence • I'm going to the salon for electrolysis to remove my unwanted hair.
13 6 noun n noun
• hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis
Example sentence • He suffers from elephantiasis in his legs.
13 6 noun n noun
• the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
Example sentence • The exact cause of endometriosis is still unknown.
5 2 noun
• United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
5 2 noun
• United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
10 4 noun n noun
• the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body
Example sentence • The doctor discovered a metastasis in the patient's lungs.
11 4 noun n noun
• either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
Example sentence • The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis .
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