5 3 noun n noun
• a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
8 4 noun n noun
• (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
Example sentence • The presence of bacteria in food can cause spoilage and foodborne illnesses.
9 5 noun n noun
• a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
Example sentence • I always eat lunch in the cafeteria at work.
5 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia
Example sentence • The mafia is known for its criminal activities and organized crime.
7 3 noun n noun
• civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
Example sentence • The local militia was called to defend the town during the invasion.
8 4 noun n noun
• queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
6 3 noun n noun
• A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.
5 3 noun n noun
• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
adjective satellite
• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are popular among young people.
3 2 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)
preposition
• By way of; passing through.
Example sentence • I received the document via email.
9 5 noun n noun
• absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • Doctors often administer analgesia to patients before performing surgery.
7 3 noun n noun
• an abnormal condition in which a normal opening or tube in the body (as the urethra) is closed or absent
Example sentence • Congenital atresia of the esophagus requires immediate medical intervention.
10 4 noun n noun
• abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements
Example sentence • The patient's dyskinesia worsened after starting the new medication.
11 5 noun n noun
• the perception of body position and movement and muscular tensions etc
Example sentence • Athletes rely on their kinesthesia to perform precise and coordinated movements.
8 4 noun n noun
• a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a medication containing magnesia to treat my acid reflux.
10 5 noun n noun
• (psychiatry) a disorder of memory in which dreams or fantasies are confused with reality
Example sentence • One common form of paramnesia is déjà vu, where an individual feels like they have experienced a situation before.
7 4 noun n noun
• a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings
12 5 noun n noun
• a sensation that normally occurs in one sense modality occurs when another modality is stimulated
Example sentence • Some people with synaesthesia may see colors when they hear music.
11 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a sensation that normally occurs in one sense modality occurs when another modality is stimulated
Example sentence • Her synesthesia allows her to taste words and associate different flavors with different words.
8 5 noun n Example sentence • She dedicated her entire career to academia .
6 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• inability to perceive written words
Example sentence • The patient's alexia prevented her from being able to read.
8 4 noun n noun
• a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae
Example sentence • The gods of ancient Greece consumed ambrosia to maintain their immortality.
7 4 noun n noun
• a water solution of ammonia
Example sentence • The strong smell of ammonia filled the room after the chemical spill.
6 4 noun n noun
• genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with severe anemia and required blood transfusion.
8 5 noun n noun
• a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
Example sentence • She has been struggling with anorexia for years and is currently receiving treatment.
7 4 noun n noun
• a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
4 3 noun n noun
• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • She sang a beautiful aria at the opera last night.
10 4 noun n noun
• an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia .
7 4 noun n noun
• a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
7 4 noun n noun
• a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
Example sentence • She struggled with bulimia for many years.
9 4 noun n noun
• a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
Example sentence • Testing for chlamydia is important for early detection and treatment.
14 5 noun n noun
• a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
Example sentence • She has a fear of being in small spaces, which is a symptom of claustrophobia .
5 3 noun n noun
• (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church
Example sentence • The curia is the main governing body of the Roman Catholic Church.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia
Example sentence • She planted dahlias in her garden to add color to the flower bed.
8 3 noun n noun
• mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
Example sentence • My grandmother was diagnosed with dementia last year.
7 4 noun
• tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
8 4 noun n noun
• a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
Example sentence • After winning the championship, there was a feeling of euphoria among the team.
10 5 noun n noun
• the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
Example sentence • There are different types of euthanasia , such as voluntary and involuntary.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful fuchsia dress to the party.
8 4 noun n noun
• a genus of Pyralidae, containing the greater wax moth or honeycomb moth (Galleria)
Example sentence • The galleria is known for its extensive collection of contemporary art.
8 4 noun n noun
• any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example sentence • I bought a beautiful gardenia plant for my backyard.
9 5 noun n Example sentence • The doctor examined the patient's genitalia for any signs of infection.
9 5 noun n noun
• the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease
Example sentence • The presence of hematuria in his urine alarmed the doctor.
6 3 noun n noun
• rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Example sentence • He underwent surgery to repair a hernia in his abdomen.
11 5 noun n noun
• subnormal body temperature
Example sentence • Exposure to extreme cold for a prolonged period can lead to hypothermia .
8 4 noun n noun
• state of violent mental agitation
Example sentence • The news of the accident caused a wave of hysteria among the onlookers.
7 3 noun n noun
• a disposition to remain inactive or inert
Example sentence • The car kept moving forward due to its inertia .
8 4 noun n noun
• a badge worn to show official position
Example sentence • The soldier proudly displayed his rank insignia on his uniform.
8 4 noun n noun
• an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
Example sentence • She suffers from chronic insomnia and has trouble falling asleep every night.
5 3 noun n noun
• (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
Example sentence • The lamia was a mythical creature in Greek mythology with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a serpent.
9 4 noun n noun
• malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • The most common symptoms of leukaemia include fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bleeding or bruising.
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