5 3 noun n noun
• an opposing military force
Example sentence • I consider him my sworn enemy .
7 4 noun n noun
• the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
Example sentence • She studied anatomy in college and became a doctor.
6 3 noun n noun
• a state of extreme dishonor
Example sentence • The dictator's infamy spread throughout the country.
7 4 noun n noun
• a secondary school (usually private)
Example sentence • I attended a prestigious academy for ballet training.
7 4 noun n noun
• the system of production and distribution and consumption
Example sentence • The country is facing a recession, and its economy is struggling.
9 4 noun n noun
• the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
Example sentence • I have always been fascinated by astronomy .
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• immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
Example sentence • She valued her autonomy and refused to let anyone control her life.
7 3 noun n noun
• the way two individuals relate to each other
Example sentence • The alchemy of cooking transforms raw ingredients into a delicious meal.
6 3 noun n noun
• East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
Example sentence • I love the nutty flavor of sesame oil in my stir-fry dishes.
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• surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
Example sentence • After having two children, John decided to undergo a vasectomy .
9 4 noun n noun
• being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
Example sentence • The dichotomy between good and evil is a common theme in literature.
10 4 noun n noun
• a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
Example sentence • The university offers a degree in gastronomy for aspiring chefs.
10 4 noun n noun
• surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer
Example sentence • She underwent a lumpectomy to remove the small tumor in her breast.
9 4 noun n Example sentence • Superman's archenemy is Lex Luthor.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
Example sentence • He had to undergo an appendectomy after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
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• surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
Example sentence • After undergoing a radical prostatectomy , the patient experienced some post-operative pain.
7 4 noun n noun
• (botany) development of an embryo without fertilization; especially the development in some ferns of a sporophyte from the gametophyte without fertilization
Example sentence • The occurrence of apogamy in ferns allows them to reproduce asexually.
8 4 noun n noun
• self-fertilization in plants
Example sentence • The research focused on the mechanisms of autogamy in certain species.
8 4 noun n noun
• marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law
Example sentence • In some communities, endogamy is seen as a way to preserve cultural heritage.
7 4 noun n noun
• marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law
Example sentence • In some cultures, exogamy is a common custom to promote alliances between different groups.
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• The condition in which an organism changes sex during its lifetime.
Example sentence • The dichogamy of certain flowers ensures cross-pollination.
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• Fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same plant.
Example sentence • The study found that there is a high rate of homogamy among couples in the same religious group.
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Example sentence • In some fungi, plasmogamy is the first step in sexual reproduction.
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• surgical removal of the uterus
Example sentence • She had a hysterectomy to remove her uterus.
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• Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance
7 3 noun n noun
• a university town in southeast Wyoming
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• informal terms for a mother
Example sentence • The archaeologists discovered a well-preserved mummy in the tomb.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • My tummy is growling; I think I'm hungry.
5 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
6 3 noun n noun
• a social unit living together
Example sentence • My family and I went on vacation together.
10 4 noun n noun
• surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
Example sentence • She had a mastectomy to remove the cancerous tumor.
8 4 noun n noun
• the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
Example sentence • I can't stand the monotony of doing the same job every day.
7 3 noun n noun
• compatibility in opinion and action
Example sentence • The choir sang in perfect harmony .
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• having the sticky properties of an adhesive
Example sentence • I love eating gummy bears.
9 3 noun n noun
• blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
Example sentence • She was accused of committing blasphemy by insulting religious figures.
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• a standard or typical example
Example sentence • He is the epitome of success.
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Example sentence • The legal term digamy refers to the act of marrying again after a previous marriage has ended in divorce or the death of a spouse.
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• Act or practice of seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status or caste status than oneself.
Example sentence • In some cultures, hypergamy is seen as a desirable trait in a potential spouse.
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• The fusion of two gametes to form a zygote.
Example sentence • The occurrence of syngamy leads to genetic recombination.
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• a formal event performed on a special occasion
Example sentence • The graduation ceremony will take place next week.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • She has dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge in academe .
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production
Example sentence • I decided to pursue a degree in agronomy because of my passion for sustainable farming.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
Example sentence • We used to be chummy , but we drifted apart over the years.
9 4 noun n noun
• a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
Example sentence • He had a colostomy after the surgery to remove the tumor.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of very poor quality; flimsy
Example sentence • I had a crummy day at work.
9 4 noun n noun
• surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain)
Example sentence • The patient underwent a lobectomy to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung.
8 4 noun n noun
• surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
Example sentence • The doctor performed a lobotomy on the mentally ill patient.
4 2 adjective adj adjective
• a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number; quantifier, plural pronoun; quantifier, plural
Example sentence • There are many books on the shelf.
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• the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
Example sentence • I need to withdraw some money from the ATM.
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