4 2 noun
n
noun
• a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
Example sentence • The Earth rotates on its axis .
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.
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• translating an idea into action
Example sentence • The curriculum emphasized the importance of praxis in developing critical thinking skills.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
Example sentence • The primary cause of cirrhosis is chronic alcoholism.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
Example sentence • The genesis of her career as a singer began in high school.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
Example sentence • She underwent hypnosis to try and quit smoking.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • Her constant need for reassurance and fear of abandonment are symptoms of her neurosis .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Example sentence • The doctor gave me a positive prognosis for my recovery.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and experienced frequent episodes of psychosis .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
Example sentence • Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
Example sentence • The synthesis of two chemicals can produce a new compound.
9 3 adjective
adj
noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
adjective satellite
• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
8 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Example sentence • She undergoes dialysis three times a week to treat her kidney disease.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
Example sentence • The scientist conducted several experiments to prove his hypothesis .
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • The butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• loss of the ability to move a body part
Example sentence • He suffered from partial paralysis of his legs after the accident.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences
Example sentence • My uncle has been suffering from psoriasis for the past 10 years.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
Example sentence • She decided to undergo psychoanalysis to gain a deeper understanding of her childhood trauma.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• A living creature's ability to move by orienting itself by gravitational forces
Example sentence • Fish exhibit geotaxis by swimming towards the bottom of the tank.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
Example sentence • Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
Example sentence • The duchess wore a beautiful gown to the royal ball.
7 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She felt anxious before her big presentation.
6 2 noun
n
preposition
• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance
Example sentence • A person experiencing anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
Example sentence • After a long day at work, going for a run provided a catharsis for all the stress.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)
Example sentence • During meiosis , homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Example sentence • Cell death due to necrosis is often associated with inflammation.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the human nose (especially when it is large)
Example sentence • The butterfly used its proboscis to drink nectar from the flower.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the prevention of disease
Example sentence • The dentist recommended a prophylaxis to prevent gum disease.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel
Example sentence • My grandfather had surgery to remove a blood clot caused by thrombosis .
7 3 noun
n
noun
• the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Example sentence • The bishop of the diocese presided over the ordination ceremony.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
Example sentence • She always radiates happiness wherever she goes.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being just or fair
Example sentence • The judge delivered a verdict in the name of justice .
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• work done by one person or group that benefits another
verb
• be used by; as of a utility
Example sentence • The customer service at this hotel is top-notch.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• someone who sees an event and reports what happened
Example sentence • The witness identified the suspect in the lineup.
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
• auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
Example sentence • The bride and groom exchanged vows under an auspicious starry sky.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• showing careful forethought
noun
• people who are fearful and cautious
Example sentence • She approached the injured dog with cautious steps.
9 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
adjective satellite
• intentionally conceived
Example sentence • She made a conscious decision to pursue her dreams.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
adjective satellite
• characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
Example sentence • She was gracious enough to invite us to her party.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
Example sentence • She kept her precious family photo album locked safely in a drawer.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the acquisition of something for payment
verb
• obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
Example sentence • I made a purchase at the grocery store.
9 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
Example sentence • He is a righteous man who always helps the needy.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
Example sentence • The suspicious man was loitering near the bank.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
noun
• that part of the mind wherein psychic activity takes place of which the person is unaware
adjective satellite
• without conscious volition
Example sentence • She fell and hit her head, knocking her unconscious .
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.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
Example sentence • Metabolic acidosis is a condition characterized by excessive acidity in the blood.
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