8 3 noun
n
noun
• A small fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far.
Example sentence • The frenulum is a small fold of tissue connecting the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite
Example sentence • The price of tantalum has been steadily increasing due to its high demand.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an integrated course of academic studies
Example sentence • The school has developed a new curriculum that focuses on critical thinking skills.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a hard flap serving as a cover for (a) the gill slits in fishes or (b) the opening of the shell in certain gastropods when the body is retracted
Example sentence • The operculum acts as a protective cover for the gills of fish.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• any substance that can be used as food
Example sentence • The baby food was a perfect pabulum for the teething infant.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument
Example sentence • The doctor used a speculum to examine the patient's cervix.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a duodenal diverticulum .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The pendulum swung back and forth in a hypnotic rhythm.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
Example sentence • The doctor removed the coagulum from the patient's wound.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease
Example sentence • The scientist added a small amount of inoculum to the petri dish.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• A bone found in the penis of some mammals
Example sentence • The baculum is a bone found in the penis of many mammals.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• A small opening or orifice.
Example sentence • The osculum is the large opening at the top of a sponge through which water is expelled.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• A medical instrument consisting of a sharp hook attached to a handle; used mainly for taking up arteries and the like.
Example sentence • She used a tenaculum to grasp the tissue during the surgery.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• A bond or link signifying union.
Example sentence • Mathematicians use a vinculum to indicate a repeating decimal.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
Example sentence • She decorated her living room with a beautiful chrysanthemum
6 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
adjective satellite
• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • I prefer to paint with oil as my medium .
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.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an impelling force or strength
Example sentence • The team's win gave them the momentum they needed to advance in the tournament.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a tropical American genus of dicotyledonous climbing or diffuse pungent herbs constituting the family Tropaeolaceae
Example sentence • The most commonly known species of tropaeolum is Tropaeolum majus, also known as garden nasturtium.
9 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
Example sentence • I enjoy working out in the gymnasium every morning.
8 4 noun
n
Example sentence • The kitchen floor was covered in linoleum .
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine)
Example sentence • Dietary sources of magnesium include nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion
Example sentence • The soil test revealed high levels of ammonium .
11 5 noun
n
noun
• one of the dwelling units in a condominium
Example sentence • I just bought a new condominium in the heart of the city.
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.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a free-reeded instrument with a piano keyboard in which air is forced through the reeds by bellows
Example sentence • She played the harmonium in the church choir.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• a state of extreme confusion and disorder
Example sentence • The explosion caused pandemonium in the crowded market.
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.
5 2 noun
n
Example sentence • Good morning, madam . How can I assist you today?
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.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• a shelter from danger or hardship
Example sentence • He sought asylum in a foreign country.
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.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
Example sentence • Many employees felt frustrated by the company's cronyism .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a ghostly appearing figure
Example sentence • The old house was rumored to be haunted by an eerie phantasm .
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite
Example sentence • Vanadium pentoxide is a common vanadium compound used as a catalyst in several chemical reactions.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
Example sentence • Many people believe that vigilantism is a dangerous and irresponsible practice.
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.
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.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a line of units following one after another
Example sentence • The newspaper article was printed in the left column .
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • He was well-known for his expertise in mesmerism .
10 5 noun
n
noun
• any member of the genus Paramecium
Example sentence • The paramecium is a single-celled organism commonly found in freshwater environments.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a soft silvery metallic element of the rare earth group having no stable isotope; was discovered in radioactive form as a fission product of uranium
Example sentence • The chemical symbol for promethium is Pm.
4 1 noun
n
Example sentence • I gave them the keys to the house.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
Example sentence • The atom is the basic unit of a chemical element.
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 .
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.
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.
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