9 3 verb
v
verb
• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
Example sentence • I always embarrass my younger brother by telling embarrassing stories about him in front of his friends.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to or containing iron
Example sentence • Iron is a common ferrous metal used in construction.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
verb
• provide (a house) with a terrace
Example sentence • Our hotel room came with a beautiful terrace overlooking the ocean.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
adjective
• of or containing nitrogen
Example sentence • The dentist used nitrous oxide to help me relax during the procedure.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• taking delight in beauty
Example sentence • She wore a sensuous silk dress that hugged her curves perfectly.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The young heiress inherited her family's fortune when her parents passed away.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
Example sentence • The hotel room had a sumptuous bed with silk sheets.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• known widely and usually unfavorably
Example sentence • He became infamous for his scandalous behavior.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
Example sentence • I need to buy a new mattress for my bed.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with a common cold virus .
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
verb
• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She has a laser-like focus when she is working on her paintings.
9 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The monstrous creature stalked through the dark forest.
15 7 noun
n
noun
• any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems
Example sentence • Pregnant women infected with cytomegalovirus can pass the virus to their unborn child.
11 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • Many animals in the safari are herbivorous , surviving on a diet of plants.
10 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
Example sentence • HIV is a well-known retrovirus that attacks the immune system.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.
Example sentence • I need to update my antivirus software.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a light patterned cotton cloth
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful madras dress to the party.
7 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having thin consistency
Example sentence • Her tenuous grasp on reality made it difficult for others to relate to her.
9 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The tenebrous room was lit only by a single candle.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• amounting to a large indefinite number
Example sentence • There are numerous birds in the park.
8 2 noun
n
verb
• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Example sentence • The waitress brought us our drinks.
10 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
Example sentence • There are various serotypes of adenovirus that can cause different diseases.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• having a strong desire for success or achievement
adjective satellite
• requiring full use of your abilities or resources
Example sentence • She has always been an ambitious student, constantly striving for excellence.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely marvellous .
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
Example sentence • She showed tremendous strength in overcoming her fears.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Example sentence • The dog displayed a vicious behavior towards the mailman.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• Any virus of the genus Hantavirus, transmitted by aerosolized rodent excreta or rodent bites, especially the deer mouse. Hantaviruses cause Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS): incubation lasts for 1–5 weeks, sickness begins with fever and muscle aches, followed by shortness of breath and coughing.
Example sentence • Deer mice are known to carry hantavirus .
6 2 noun
n
preposition
• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
6 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• widely known and esteemed
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
Example sentence • I love the refreshing taste of citrus in my drink.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
5 2 noun
n
noun
• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The ultrasound showed a healthy fetus growing inside the expectant mother.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
Example sentence • The furnace in the basement keeps the whole house warm during the winter.
11 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The hikers struggled to climb the steep mountainous terrain.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• the means of connection between things linked in series
Example sentence • The nexus of the problem lies in poor communication between departments.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• injurious to physical or mental health
Example sentence • The noxious fumes from the factory caused respiratory problems for nearby residents.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
Example sentence • The pancreas is a glandular organ located in the abdomen.
6 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• full of pores or vessels or holes
Example sentence • The sponge is porous and absorbs liquids easily.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Example sentence • The walrus sunned itself on the rocky shore.
8 2 adjective
adj
adverb
• (used as an intensifier) excellently
adjective satellite
• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • The firework display was truly wondrous .
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• relating to or characteristic of carnivores
Example sentence • Lions are carnivorous animals.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
Example sentence • The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• not serious in content or attitude or behavior
Example sentence • She spent her entire inheritance on frivolous purchases.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
Example sentence • She hired a governess to educate her children.
9 4 noun
n
Example sentence • He is an ignoramus when it comes to art history.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a force that moves something along
Example sentence • The new government's policies provided an impetus for economic growth.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being deliberately mean
Example sentence • His meanness towards his subordinates earned him a bad reputation.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• of very great significance
Example sentence • The birth of a child is a momentous occasion.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
Example sentence • She had a runny nose and mucus was dripping from her nostrils.
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