8 4 noun
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noun
• an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians used olibanum in their religious ceremonies.
8 4 noun
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noun
• any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
Example sentence • The flavor of origanum is often used in Mediterranean cuisine.
6 2 noun
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noun
• A stack-like structure in plant chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll; the site of photosynthesis.
Example sentence • The granum is the central component of a chloroplast in plant cells.
3 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
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• failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
Example sentence • My mum makes the best cookies.
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• Used to indicate source or provenance.
Example sentence • He received a gift from his friend.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
Example sentence • He took laudanum to relieve his pain.
7 2 noun
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7 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the smallest possible quantity
Example sentence • The minimum wage in this country is $10 per hour.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
Example sentence • The concept of quantum is fundamental to the field of quantum physics.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• enter or assume a certain state or condition
Example sentence • I want to become a doctor when I grow up.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
Example sentence • She fought for freedom and equality for all people.
7 2 adverb, noun
adv, n
adjective
• giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
noun
• the state of being welcome
Example sentence • The warm welcome made me feel at home.
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noun
• European onion with white flowers
18 8 noun
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noun
• larval salamander of mountain lakes of Mexico that usually lives without metamorphosing
10 4 noun
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noun
• a bitter aromatic gum resin that resembles asafetida
Example sentence • In ancient times, gum albanum was used in perfumes and incense.
11 5 noun
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noun
• an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
Example sentence • I love the aromatic scent of gum olibanum in my meditation room.
20 9 noun
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noun
• clump-forming deciduous perennial swamp plant of western North America similar to Symplocarpus foetidus but having a yellow spathe
17 8 noun
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• fungus causing damping off disease in seedlings
7 3 noun
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noun
• a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
Example sentence • The stadium was filled with cheering fans.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• information known only to a special group
Example sentence • The arcanum of healing herbs is closely guarded by the village elders.
8 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
Example sentence • The soda can is made of aluminum .
7 3 noun
n
noun
• propriety in manners and conduct
Example sentence • The teacher reminded the students to maintain decorum during the assembly.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Example sentence • He suffered a ruptured eardrum after the loud explosion.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
Example sentence • I posted a question on the forum , hoping someone could help me.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the pivot about which a lever turns
Example sentence • The fulcrum is a pivot point on which a lever turns.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an aggressive and violent young criminal
Example sentence • The police arrested a notorious hoodlum last night.
20 9 noun
n
noun
• perennial marsh herb with pink to mauve flowers; southeastern United States
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
Example sentence • The hospital hired a locum to cover for the absent doctor.
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.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a written proposal or reminder
Example sentence • I received a memorandum from my boss regarding the new company policies.
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 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
Example sentence • She wore a stunning platinum necklace to the gala.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
Example sentence • A quorum of at least half the members is required for a valid vote.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
Example sentence • He suffered a fracture in his sternum after the accident.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• any of various small sugary candies
Example sentence • She was humming a sugarplum while baking cookies.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
Example sentence • She sprinkled talcum powder on her hands before putting on gloves.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a final peremptory demand
Example sentence • She issued an ultimatum to her boyfriend: either propose or break up.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
Example sentence • His monthly income is $5000.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a domain in which something is dominant
Example sentence • The castle stood proudly in the heart of the kingdom .
10 4 noun
n
Example sentence • The construction of the Great Wall of China took over a millennium to complete.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The outcome of the game was a tie.
8 3 verb
v
Example sentence • He managed to overcome his fear of heights and successfully climbed the mountain.
6 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
Example sentence • She picked a random book off the shelf.
6 2 adverb
adv
Example sentence • She seldom goes to parties.
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