7 3 noun
n
noun
• periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
Example sentence • The ecdyses of snakes allow them to shed their skin.
6 2
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Example sentence • Despite the accident, her physes remained intact.
13 6 verb
v
noun
• dissolution or destruction of bacteria
Example sentence • The new antibiotic successfully bacteriolyses harmful bacteria in the body.
6 1 adverb
adv
verb
• give pleasure to or be pleasing to
Example sentence • Could you please help me carry these bags?
5 1 adjective
adj
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
Example sentence • I don't like the taste of these cookies.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• (usually used in the plural) one of a pair of adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples of exotic dancers and striptease performers
adjective satellite
• resembling paste in color; pallid
Example sentence • She bought a pair of pasties to wear for the costume party.
12 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The governing system of certain ancient societies was based on hierocracies .
9 3 noun
n
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6 1 noun
n
noun
• a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
verb
• used in the imperative (get away, or stop it)
Example sentence • I love eating cheese on my crackers.
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.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a woman of the peerage in Britain
Example sentence • The ladies gathered at the park for their weekly walk.
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.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a slight wind (usually refreshing)
verb
• blow gently and lightly
Example sentence • The cool breeze felt refreshing on a hot summer day.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed him with a rare genetic disease .
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
verb
• move gently or carefully
Example sentence • She danced with grace and ease .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
Example sentence • He has a deep expertise in the field of astrophysics.
6 1 verb
v
noun
• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
verb
• stop moving or become immobilized
Example sentence • I forgot to put the ice cream back in the freezer and it started to freeze .
5 1 verb
v
Example sentence • The police will seize any illegal drugs they find.
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.
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.
7 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of gripping and pressing firmly
verb
• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example sentence • I gave the bottle a tight squeeze to get the last drop of ketchup.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
Example sentence • She gave him a playful tease before revealing the surprise party.
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.
12 2 noun
n
noun
• an effort that is inconvenient
Example sentence • He encountered many difficulties while trying to solve the complex math problem.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
interjection
• An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
noun
• Informal address to a male.
Example sentence • The little boy said 'geez ' when he stubbed his toe.
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.
4 1
interjection
• An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
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.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• an operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery
Example sentence • The patient underwent multiple angioplasties to restore blood flow.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
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10 4
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14 5 noun
n
noun
• a surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor
Example sentence • She underwent multiple keratoplasties to improve her vision.
7 2 noun
n
adjective
• offensive or even (of persons) malicious
adjective satellite
• exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent
Example sentence • I always make sure to clean my kitchen to get rid of any nasties .
11 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • Treatment options for neoplasties include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• reconstructive surgery of the auricle of the external ear
11 4 noun
n
noun
• sexual relations between a man and a boy (usually anal intercourse with the boy as a passive partner)
Example sentence • The ancient Greeks engaged in pederasties as a common practice.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose
Example sentence • She underwent two rhinoplasties to correct her deviated septum.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
Example sentence • I would like to offer my apologies for the inconvenience caused.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases
Example sentence • Many dermatologies offer cosmetic treatments such as Botox and fillers.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• any disease arising from internal dysfunctions of unknown cause
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with multiple idiopathies , ranging from unexplained rashes to chronic pain.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a disease affecting the kidneys
Example sentence • Certain medications can lead to drug-induced nephropathies .
7 2 verb
v
verb
• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Example sentence • He tried to appease his angry boss by offering to work overtime.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa forming Spanish provinces
Example sentence • My neighbor has a pair of canaries as pets.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
Example sentence • Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla were contemporaries and shared a similar passion for science.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• only the silky anteater
Example sentence • The cyclopes were a race of one-eyed giants in Greek mythology.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
Example sentence • My grandfather has type 2 diabetes .
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.
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