8 3 noun n noun
• the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
Example sentence • She is conducting research in the field of genetics .
10 3 noun n noun
• plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances
Example sentence • Certain autophytes thrive in environments with abundant sunlight.
10 2 noun n noun
• any of numerous plants of the division Bryophyta
Example sentence • Mosses and liverworts are examples of bryophytes .
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• Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).
Example sentence • Treatment of dermatophytes usually involves antifungal medications.
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• the gamete-bearing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations
Example sentence • In seedless plants, the gametophytes are the dominant generation.
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• plant growing naturally in very salty soil
Example sentence • Saltmarsh grasses are halophytes that thrive in saline habitats.
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• Any plant, typically living in deserts, that obtains its water from long taproots that reach the water table
Example sentence • These phreatophytes can access groundwater in arid environments.
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• plant that reproduces by means of seeds not spores
Example sentence • Gymnosperms are a group of spermatophytes that bear naked seeds.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the branch of science that studies magnetism
Example sentence • She studied magnetics and became an expert in the field.
3 1 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • She asked me if I could help her, and I said yes .
10 3 noun n noun
• plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
Example sentence • Some common examples of aerophytes are Spanish moss and air plants.
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Example sentence • The chrysophytes play a crucial role in the food chain of many aquatic ecosystems.
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Example sentence • The survival strategies of cryophytes allow them to withstand extremely low temperatures.
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Example sentence • The study of embryophytes is important in understanding plant evolution.
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• a plant that grows in a moist habitat
Example sentence • Rainforests are known to be home to a wide variety of hygrophytes .
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• land plant growing in surroundings having an average supply of water; compare xerophyte and hydrophyte
Example sentence • Most crops are considered mesophytes .
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Example sentence • The forest is dominated by phanerophytes such as oak and pine trees.
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• any plant of the order Psilophytales: a savannah plant
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• plants having vascular tissue and reproducing by spores
Example sentence • The fossil record shows that pteridophytes have existed for over 400 million years.
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• an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium
Example sentence • Some fungi act as saprophytes , feeding on decaying wood and plant material.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • May God bless you on your birthday.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
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• suitable for formal occasions
Example sentence • I bought a new dress for the party.
4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
adverb
• used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something
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• (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Example sentence • He had less time to complete the task.
4 1 noun n noun
• a state of confusion and disorderliness
Example sentence • Don't make a mess in the kitchen.
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• a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
Example sentence • The princess wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
verb
• subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
Example sentence • Baking a cake requires a step-by-step process .
7 2 noun n noun
• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Example sentence • She worked hard and achieved great success in her career.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a formation of people or things one beside another
verb
• be in line with; form a line along
Example sentence • The artist used bold lines to create a striking composition.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal terms for a difficult situation
verb
• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Example sentence • I need to call a plumber to fix the leak in the bathroom.
3 1 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
adjective satellite
• denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
Example sentence • I will meet you at six o'clock.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • Many fossils of lepidotes have been found in Europe.
6 2 verb v noun
• a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
verb
• touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Example sentence • He gently caressed her cheek with his fingertips.
5 1 noun n noun
• weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
Example sentence • I love playing chess with my brother.
7 2 verb v verb
• confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
Example sentence • I confess that I have been lying to you.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
7 3 noun n noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Example sentence • She filed a lawsuit seeking damages for personal injury.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • There was an excess of food left over after the party.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She tried hard to impress her boss by working late every day.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
verb
• to stress, single out as important
Example sentence • She is under a lot of stress at work.
7 2 verb v noun
• partial or complete nakedness
Example sentence • She undressed quickly and jumped into the shower.
9 4 noun n noun
• the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
Example sentence • Studying economics helps us understand how societies allocate resources.
6 2 noun n noun
• motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Example sentence • His actions were a clear violation of professional ethics .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes
Example sentence • The team of investigators forensics the crime scene for fingerprints.
11 4 noun n noun
• a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Example sentence • I have always struggled with mathematics .
9 3 noun n noun
• the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
Example sentence • The mechanics of the car engine were faulty.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients
verb
• mix together different elements
Example sentence • She made a delicious mix of vegetables and spices for the soup.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
Example sentence • The phoenix is a mythical bird that is said to be able to rise from its own ashes.
7 2 noun n noun
• the science of matter and energy and their interactions
Example sentence • I have a degree in physics .
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• social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
Example sentence • The study of politics is essential for understanding how societies function.
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• a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
Example sentence • The professor presented several statistics to support her argument.
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