5 1 noun n noun
• a deep opening in the earth's surface
Example sentence • The hiker carefully crossed the chasm using a rope bridge.
8 2 noun n noun
• a ghostly appearing figure
Example sentence • The old house was rumored to be haunted by an eerie phantasm .
5 1 noun n noun
• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
Example sentence • He had a sudden spasm of pain in his leg.
10 4 noun n noun
• a feeling of excitement
Example sentence • She has a lot of enthusiasm for her new job.
7 2 noun n noun
• witty language used to convey insults or scorn
Example sentence • His sarcasm was evident in his mocking tone.
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
Example sentence • Reading fiction is a form of escapism for many people.
9 3 noun n noun
• the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism
Example sentence • The cytoplasm is a gel-like substance that fills the cell.
5 1 noun n noun
• a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
Example sentence • I can see a rainbow through the prism .
6 2 noun n noun
• an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
7 3 noun n noun
• small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails
Example sentence • The opossum is a nocturnal marsupial that is native to North and South America.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Example sentence • The movie I watched last night was awesome .
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.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
Example sentence • She saw a handsome man across the room.
6 2 noun n noun
• instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
Example sentence • The education system in this country needs to be reformed.
10 3 noun n noun
• the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus)
Example sentence • The protoplasm of a cell contains various organelles.
6 1 noun n noun
• division of a group into opposing factions
Example sentence • The schism between the two political parties became increasingly evident during the election.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
Example sentence • The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of communism in Eastern Europe.
9 3 noun n noun
• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
10 3 noun n noun
• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
9 3 noun n noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
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.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• money demanded for the return of a captured person
verb
• exchange or buy back for money; under threat
Example sentence • The kidnappers demanded a ransom for the safe return of the child.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing difficulty or annoyance
Example sentence • He always causes troublesome situations.
6 1 noun n noun
• the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
Example sentence • He loved the rhythm of the drums in the parade.
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.
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
• the inner portion of the cytoplasm of a cell
Example sentence • The endoplasm is the inner portion of a cell's cytoplasm.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Scientists believe that bioplasm contains the essential components for life.
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The ergastoplasm in the cells of the pancreas produces and stores enzymes.
9 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The periplasm is a region between the inner and outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria.
8 3 noun n noun
• a policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal
Example sentence • Protesting against the government's decision is an example of activism .
10 4 noun n noun
• habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
Example sentence • He has been struggling with alcoholism for years.
8 3 noun n noun
• a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
Example sentence • He had a brain aneurysm and had to undergo surgery.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
Example sentence • She is an autism advocate and works tirelessly to raise awareness about the disorder.
7 2 noun n noun
• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
11 4 noun n noun
• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
Example sentence • Some insects and animals engage in cannibalism as a form of survival.
9 3 noun n noun
• a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
Example sentence • She taught her children the catechism of their religion.
6 2 noun n noun
• an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
Example sentence • The poem employs a chiasm , with the first and fourth lines mirroring each other.
11 4 noun n noun
• the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
Example sentence • The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to a significant boost in economic growth.
8 3 noun n noun
• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
8 3 noun n noun
• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
9 4 noun n noun
• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
9 3 noun n noun
• an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Example sentence • Using the term 'passed away' as a euphemism for death is common in many cultures.
7 2 noun n noun
• a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
Example sentence • The rise of fascism in Europe during the 1930s led to significant conflicts and divisions.
8 3 noun n noun
• a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
Example sentence • She became interested in feminism after attending a women's rights conference.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
10 4 noun n noun
• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • Exercise can boost your metabolism .
10 3 noun n noun
• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
Example sentence • His constant need for praise and admiration demonstrated his narcissism .
11 4 noun n noun
• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Example sentence • Many people believe that nationalism can lead to conflicts between nations.
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