7 2 noun n noun
• (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
Example sentence • There are over 10,000 species of birds in the world.
8 2 noun n noun
• a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
Example sentence • Scientists study galaxies to understand the universe.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
verb
• invest with or as with a body; give body to
Example sentence • The bodies of the victims were discovered in the basement.
7 2 noun n noun
• Something that is extraordinary: often troublesome, difficult or problematic, but sometimes extraordinary in a positive sense.
Example sentence • Those two skyscrapers are real doozies .
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Example sentence • The company has strict policies regarding attendance.
7 2 noun n noun
• any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
7 2 noun n noun
• a person authorized to act for another
Example sentence • He used proxies to hide his true identity while conducting online activities.
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• at all times; all the time and on every occasion
Example sentence • She always arrives on time for class.
6 2 noun n noun
• similar things placed in order or happening one after another
Example sentence • I have been binge-watching a series on Netflix.
12 2 noun n noun
• an effort that is inconvenient
Example sentence • He encountered many difficulties while trying to solve the complex math problem.
10 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
Example sentence • Her constant jealousies caused a strain on their relationship.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a detailed critical inspection
verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • She has been doing her studies diligently.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism
Example sentence • The taxis lined up outside the airport, waiting for passengers.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The government is taking measures to prevent future crises .
11 4 noun n noun
• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Example sentence • The authorities are investigating the crime scene.
9 3 noun n noun
• group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
Example sentence • I need to buy some new batteries for my flashlight.
8 2 noun n noun
• state of violent mental agitation
Example sentence • They ran through the park in frenzies , chasing after the Frisbee.
9 3 noun n noun
• a marketplace where groceries are sold
Example sentence • I need to buy groceries for the week.
8 3 noun n noun
• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
Example sentence • She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • The candles were placed on the bases of the cake.
7 2 noun n noun
• a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America)
Example sentence • The gypsies in the village were known for their vibrant music and dancing.
5 2 noun n adjective
• relating to or consistent with or typical of the ideology and practice of Nazism or the Nazis
noun
• a German member of Adolf Hitler's political party
7 2 noun n noun
• a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
Example sentence • The police arrested three patsies for the crime.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
Example sentence • The theses presented in this book challenge conventional wisdom.
6 2 noun n noun
• The basic, central, or essential point or feature.
8 2 noun n noun
• the decade from 1880 to 1889
Example sentence • The fashion trends of the eighties are making a comeback.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the decade from 1950 to 1959
Example sentence • My grandparents grew up in the fifties .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the time of life between 40 and 50
Example sentence • In my forties , I traveled to many different countries.
5 2 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
7 2 noun n noun
• a youth subculture (mostly from the middle class) originating in San Francisco in the 1960s; advocated universal love and peace and communes and long hair and soft drugs; favored acid rock and progressive rock music
Example sentence • My parents were hippies in the 1960s.
6 2 noun n noun
• an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
Example sentence • The main mode of transmission for rabies is through the bite of an infected animal.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the decade from 1960 to 1969
Example sentence • The fashion of the sixties was characterized by bold patterns and colors.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the time of life between 30 and 40
Example sentence • I am in my thirties now and have a stable career.
8 2 noun n noun
• the time of life between 20 and 30
Example sentence • He was born in the early twenties and lived through the Great Depression.
10 4 noun n noun
• the quality of being near to the true value
Example sentence • The accuracies of the models varied widely.
9 3 noun n noun
• an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
verb
• perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem
Example sentence • The medical examiner performed autopsies on the accident victims.
12 3 noun n noun
• a state of complete lack of some abstract property
Example sentence • There was a significant increase in bankruptcies last year.
6 2 noun n noun
• English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
12 4 noun n noun
• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Example sentence • The doctor ordered blood tests to determine any nutrient deficiencies .
10 4 noun n noun
• the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
Example sentence • I tried many Chinese delicacies during my trip to Beijing.
11 4 noun n noun
• the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
Example sentence • Many modern democracies have a system of checks and balances.
12 4 noun n noun
• the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Example sentence • Software development often involves managing complex dependencies .
13 4 noun n noun
• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
Example sentence • There are discrepancies between the two financial reports.
12 4 noun n noun
• the ratio of the output to the input of any system
Example sentence • The company implemented several efficiencies to reduce costs.
9 3 noun n noun
• a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
Example sentence • The embassies of various countries are located in the capital city.
11 4 noun n noun
• a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
Example sentence • During emergencies , it's important to stay calm and follow instructions.
10 4 noun n noun
• a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
12 4 noun n noun
• an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
Example sentence • Their excellencies arrived at the reception together.
12 4 noun n Example sentence • The doctor explained the risks and expectancies of the surgery to the patient.
9 3 noun n noun
• a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
Example sentence • Many people believe in fallacies such as superstitions and urban legends.
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