8 3 noun n noun
• the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis
Example sentence • The abscissa of a point on a graph represents its horizontal position.
8 3 noun n noun
• the positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the mantissa is .808
Example sentence • The logarithm of 10 is 1, and the mantissa is 0.
8 3 noun n noun
• a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat
Example sentence • The cat's vibrissa helped it navigate through the dark room.
4 2 noun n noun
• a combat support agency in the Department of Defense responsible for developing and operating and supporting information systems to serve the needs of the President and the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff
7 3 noun n noun
• civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
Example sentence • The local militia was called to defend the town during the invasion.
4 3 noun n noun
• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Example sentence • I have no idea what you're talking about.
5 2 noun n noun
• Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese
Example sentence • I ordered a large pizza with extra cheese.
5 2 noun n noun
• spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
Example sentence • I love eating salsa with tortilla chips.
2 1 adverb
• Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.
preposition
• Indicating destination: In the direction of, and arriving at.
5 2 noun n noun
• tupelos: deciduous trees of moist habitats especially swamps and beside ponds
Example sentence • The nyssa tree is known for its ornamental value.
4 2 noun n noun
• an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
verb
• provide (a passport) with a visa
Example sentence • I need to renew my visa at the consulate.
4 2 preposition
• To or towards the inside of.
Example sentence • He walked into the room.
6 3 noun n noun
• one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles
5 2 noun n noun
• a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
Example sentence • The pasha ordered his servants to prepare a lavish feast.
4 2 noun n noun
• a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
4 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• 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.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
Example sentence • I forgot to bring my camera on our vacation.
5 2 noun n noun
• high quality porcelain originally made only in China
Example sentence • I bought a set of fine china for the special occasion.
5 2 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• a minor actor in crowd scenes
adverb
• unusually or exceptionally
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • I bought an extra of that book just in case.
4 2 noun n noun
• informal terms for a mother
Example sentence • I love my mama very much.
5 3 noun n noun
• a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
4 2 noun n noun
• a city in Arizona just to the east of Phoenix; originally a suburb of Phoenix
Example sentence • I sat at a mesa overlooking the desert.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • She spends every summer in her dacha by the lake.
10 5 noun n noun
• the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
Example sentence • There are different types of euthanasia , such as voluntary and involuntary.
6 2 noun n noun
• a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
Example sentence • I learned about geishas while studying Japanese culture.
7 3 noun n noun
• a disposition to remain inactive or inert
Example sentence • The car kept moving forward due to its inertia .
8 4 noun n noun
• any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
Example sentence • Vi una mariposa revoloteando en el jardín.
5 2 noun n noun
• a title of respect placed before the surname of an official, scholar, or other distinguished man.
6 3 noun n noun
• a public square with room for pedestrians
Example sentence • We sat on the piazza and enjoyed the warm summer breeze.
6 3 noun n noun
• a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
Example sentence • The dentist asked his patient to spit out the excess saliva .
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• flavored with vanilla extract
noun
• any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers
adjective satellite
• plain and without any extras or adornments
Example sentence • I love the taste of vanilla in my ice cream.
5 2 noun n noun
• a public square with room for pedestrians
Example sentence • We gathered at a plaza in the city center.
8 4 noun n noun
• a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae
Example sentence • The gods of ancient Greece consumed ambrosia to maintain their immortality.
7 4 noun n noun
• partial or total loss of memory
Example sentence • He suffered from amnesia after the car accident.
6 3 noun n noun
• any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
Example sentence • She ate a ripe banana for breakfast.
12 5 noun n noun
• any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment
Example sentence • The circus performance was an extravaganza of acrobatics, fire-breathing, and daring stunts.
7 3 noun n noun
• largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
Example sentence • The gorilla at the zoo was swinging on the tire swing.
9 4 noun n noun
• an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
Example sentence • Many people get a flu shot each year to protect themselves from influenza .
4 2 noun n noun
• rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanoes; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
Example sentence • The volcano erupted, spewing hot lava into the air.
4 2 noun n noun
• (Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
9 3 noun n noun
• a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
Example sentence • The orchestra played a beautiful symphony.
7 3 noun n noun
• Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant
Example sentence • I ordered a shot of tequila at the bar.
5 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
5 2 noun n noun
• detached or semidetached suburban house
Example sentence • They decided to rent a villa for their vacation in Italy.
5 2 noun n
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6 3 noun n noun
• any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia
Example sentence • The acacia in my backyard provides shade and attracts birds.
6 3 noun n noun
• a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
Example sentence • She always has a hidden agenda when she invites us over for dinner.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
adjective satellite
• first in order of importance
Example sentence • The alpha wolf led the pack through the forest.
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