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• A fleecy cloud formation consisting of large whitish or greyish globular cloudlets with shaded portions, often grouped in flocks or rows. (Abbreviated Ac.)
Example sentence • The altocumuli were spread across the sky like a veil.
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Example sentence • The apiculi of some bacterial species help them to attach to host cells.
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• A principal low-level cloud type, predominantly stratiform, in the form of a gray and/or whitish layer or patch, which nearly always has dark parts and is nonfibrous.
Example sentence • The sky was filled with stratocumuli , creating a beautiful pattern.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A little sac or bag; a utricle; especially, a part of the membranous labyrinth of the ear.
Example sentence • The utriculi in the inner ear are responsible for detecting linear acceleration and changes in head position.
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Example sentence • The lobuli of the lung are responsible for gas exchange.
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• a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
verb
• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
Example sentence • He refused to die , despite his grave condition.
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• an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
verb
• subject to laughter or ridicule
Example sentence • The guy sitting next to me on the bus was listening to loud music.
3 1 noun
• the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
3 1 noun n Example sentence • She glanced at him out of the corner of her eye .
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• any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
Example sentence • Loud noises from construction work can be a disruptive stimuli for people trying to concentrate.
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• become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
Example sentence • She became my closest ally in the fight against injustice.
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• diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
verb
• flutter like a butterfly
Example sentence • The colorful butterfly landed on the flower.
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• the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet
Example sentence • I practiced tai chi in the park this morning.
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• declare untrue; contradict
Example sentence • She will deny any involvement in the crime.
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• a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
Example sentence • She dyed her hair red for the party.
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• not far away in relative terms
Example sentence • There is a nearby park where we can have a picnic.
6 3 verb v Example sentence • She decided to occupy the vacant seat at the front of the classroom.
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• a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
Example sentence • The samurai were Japanese warriors who followed a strict code of honor.
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• the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
verb
• take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
3 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• lacking self-confidence
verb
• start suddenly, as from fright
Example sentence • She is a shy girl and rarely speaks in public.
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• marked by skill in deception
Example sentence • He gave her a sly smile before turning away.
7 3 verb v verb
• give testimony in a court of law
Example sentence • He was called to testify at the trial.
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• the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example sentence • She felt a sharp pain in her thigh after the intense workout.
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• An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative.
interjection
• Yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.
Example sentence • He gave aye as the answer to the question.
4 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• One of a breed of Hungarian sheepdog with a distinctive thick, corded coat.
Example sentence • I saw a beautiful puli at the dog show.
8 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
Example sentence • I can easily identify my best friend's voice over the phone.
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• a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph
Example sentence • The crowd cheered 'banzai !' as the emperor walked by.
7 3 verb v verb
• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Example sentence • The company will certify your qualifications.
7 3 verb v verb
• make clear and (more) comprehensible
Example sentence • Can you clarify your statement? I didn't understand what you meant.
8 3 verb v verb
• arrange or order by classes or categories
Example sentence • Scientists classify animals into different groups based on their characteristics.
7 3 verb v verb
• kill by nailing onto a cross
Example sentence • They wanted to crucify him for his controversial statements.
4 2 verb v verb
• resist or confront with resistance
Example sentence • The magician's tricks seemed to defy the laws of physics.
7 3 verb v verb
• make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
Example sentence • He was caught trying to falsify the evidence.
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• make strong or stronger
Example sentence • I need to fortify myself with a good breakfast before the exam.
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• the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
Example sentence • Mushrooms are a type of fungi that grow on the forest floor.
7 3 verb v verb
• praise, glorify, or honor
Example sentence • They glorify violence in their movies.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • Add heat to the chocolate to liquefy it.
7 3 noun n noun
• a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
Example sentence • I sang a sweet lullaby to put my baby to sleep.
7 3 verb v verb
• increase in size, volume or significance
Example sentence • Please magnify the image so that we can see the details.
7 2 noun n noun
• neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
Example sentence • He always wears a silk necktie to work.
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• a person who passes by casually or by chance
Example sentence • The passerby stopped to help the injured cyclist.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet
Example sentence • In mathematics, phi represents the golden ratio.
3 1 verb v noun
• one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
verb
• give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Example sentence • The fishermen ply their trade early in the morning.
3 1 verb v noun
• a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
verb
• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Example sentence • She tried to pry open the locked door with a screwdriver.
6 3 verb v verb
• remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
Example sentence • I need to purify the water before drinking it.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • A clenched fist can signify anger or frustration.
8 3 verb v verb
• make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
Example sentence • Can you simplify this math problem for me?
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• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
Example sentence • Please specify the exact time of the meeting.
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