9 5 noun n noun
• a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
Example sentence • She wrapped the leftovers in aluminium foil to keep them fresh.
8 3 noun n noun
• narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
Example sentence • He took laudanum to relieve his pain.
8 4 noun n noun
• the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
Example sentence • The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
Example sentence • The soda can is made of aluminum .
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present
Example sentence • The plenum of the concert hall was filled with eager audience members.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• situated at the bottom or lowest position
noun
• the lower side of anything
verb
• provide with a bottom or a seat
Example sentence • He sat at the bottom of the stairs, too tired to climb any further.
7 3 adjective adj noun
• most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
adjective satellite
• most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
Example sentence • The optimum temperature for brewing coffee is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit.
5 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
Example sentence • She wore a denim jacket with her jeans.
8 3 noun n noun
• the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
Example sentence • The tympanum is a thin membrane that covers the middle ear.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
verb
• produce or yield flowers
Example sentence • The tree was covered in beautiful pink blossoms.
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
noun
• the state of being welcome
Example sentence • The warm welcome made me feel at home.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism
Example sentence • Botulinum is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum .
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the smallest possible quantity
Example sentence • The minimum wage in this country is $10 per hour.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
Example sentence • The snake injected its venom into its prey.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
Example sentence • He ordered a magnum of champagne to celebrate his promotion.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
Example sentence • She wore a stunning platinum necklace to the gala.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
Example sentence • She picked a random book off the shelf.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• the greatest or most complete or best possible
noun
• the largest possible quantity
Example sentence • I reached my maximum capacity for food and couldn't eat another bite.
7 3 noun n noun
• a small or moderate or token amount
Example sentence • He only had a modicum of interest in the subject.
11 5 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The nonaluminum cookware is great for those who want to avoid metal in their food.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing difficulty or annoyance
Example sentence • He always causes troublesome situations.
7 2 noun n noun
• the feeling of being bored by something tedious
Example sentence • I used to feel a lot of boredom when I was stuck in traffic.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
Example sentence • I just bought a new album by my favorite band.
9 4 noun n noun
• a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition
Example sentence • The city's arboretum contains over 500 species of trees.
7 3 noun n noun
• information known only to a special group
Example sentence • The arcanum of healing herbs is closely guarded by the village elders.
6 2 noun
• United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)
5 2 noun n noun
• an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
Example sentence • The scientist recorded the soil temperature as the first datum .
6 2 noun n noun
• a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
Example sentence • The national anthem is sung at every sporting event.
7 2 noun n noun
• the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
Example sentence • She fought for freedom and equality for all people.
6 2 noun n noun
• worthless or oversimplified ideas
Example sentence • The article was filled with pablum , offering no new insights.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the season when the leaves fall from the trees
Example sentence • I love going for walks in the autumn .
6 2 noun n noun
• a line of units following one after another
Example sentence • The newspaper article was printed in the left column .
7 2 noun n noun
• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
Example sentence • I have a math problem that I can't solve.
6 2 verb v verb
• make numb or insensitive
Example sentence • The cold winter air benumbed her fingers.
13 4 noun n noun
• the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
Example sentence • She decorated her living room with a beautiful chrysanthemum
9 3 noun n noun
• a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
Example sentence • The production of high purity lanthanum is important for the electronics industry.
6 2 noun n noun
• nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
Example sentence • I saw a possum running across my backyard last night.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
Example sentence • The concept of quantum is fundamental to the field of quantum physics.
7 2 noun n noun
• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
6 2 noun n noun
• pejorative terms for an insane asylum
Example sentence • When the final whistle blew, the stadium erupted into bedlam .
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
Example sentence • Carrying a heavy backpack all day can be cumbersome .
9 3 noun n noun
• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
8 2 noun n noun
• light carriage; pulled by a single horse
Example sentence • She arrived in a sleek black brougham , turning heads along the way.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • I gave them the keys to the house.
5 2 noun n noun
• wheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern Russia, North Africa, and northern central North America
Example sentence • I ordered a durum sandwich for lunch.
11 4 noun n noun
• the time between two reigns, governments, etc.
Example sentence • The interregnum between kings was a time of uncertainty for the kingdom.
6 2 noun n noun
• A stack-like structure in plant chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll; the site of photosynthesis.
Example sentence • The granum is the central component of a chloroplast in plant cells.
7 3 noun n noun
• A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong.
Example sentence • The organum is a type of early polyphonic music.
8 4 noun n noun
• a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
Example sentence • I love shopping at the emporium . They have a wide variety of products.
6 3 noun n noun
• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Example sentence • The speaker stood behind the podium and began his speech.
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