7 3 noun n noun
• a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
Example sentence • The patient experienced muscle atrophy after being bedridden for several weeks.
11 4 noun n noun
• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
Example sentence • The earthquake was a major catastrophe , causing widespread destruction.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of taking and printing photographs
Example sentence • I have always had a passion for photography .
5 2 noun n noun
• Wisdom, knowledge, learning
9 4 noun n noun
• an account of the series of events making up a person's life
Example sentence • I'm currently reading a biography of Albert Einstein.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • She learned calligraphy at a young age and became an expert.
9 4 noun n noun
• study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
Example sentence • I have always had a fascination with world geography .
10 4 noun n noun
• the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
Example sentence • The topography of the region consists of rolling hills and lush valleys.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
Example sentence • I need a cup of coffee in the morning.
13 6 noun n noun
• a biography of yourself
Example sentence • I read Maya Angelou's autobiography , 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings', and found it incredibly moving.
12 5 noun n noun
• a show involving artistic dancing
Example sentence • The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
14 6 noun n noun
• the act of making a film
Example sentence • The cinematography in that film was breathtaking.
11 5 noun n noun
• the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject
Example sentence • The iconography of ancient Egyptian art often depicted gods and pharaohs.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
Example sentence • Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by the progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles.
6 2 noun n noun
• an award for success in war or hunting
Example sentence • He proudly displayed his soccer trophy on the shelf.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a method of planographic printing from a metal or stone surface
Example sentence • The artist used a lithography technique to create the detailed print.
10 4 noun n noun
• the craft of composing type and printing from it
Example sentence • Many graphic designers specialize in typography and use it as a fundamental element in their work.
12 5 noun n noun
• a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
Example sentence • I need to include a bibliography at the end of my research paper.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency
Example sentence • The scientist used high-performance liquid chromatography to separate the compounds in the sample.
15 5 noun n noun
• the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals
Example sentence • X-ray crystallography is a widely used technique for determining molecular structures.
14 6 noun n noun
• a body of historical literature
Example sentence • The book provides a comprehensive overview of the historiography of World War II.
12 6 noun n noun
• the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans
Example sentence • Many scientists conduct research in the field of oceanography .
5 2 noun n adjective
• feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
Example sentence • I want to express my sincerest sorry for the mistake I made.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The auxotrophy of this bacteria can be easily addressed by adding the necessary amino acids to the growth medium.
10 4 noun n noun
• the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations
Example sentence • The demography of the United States has been changing over the years.
11 4 noun n noun
• a descriptive catalog of musical recordings
Example sentence • I am a big fan of Michael Jackson's discography .
11 4 noun n noun
• a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays
Example sentence • Regular mammography screenings are recommended for women over the age of 40.
10 5 noun n noun
• the body of faculty and students at a university
Example sentence • I will be attending university in the fall.
4 2 noun n noun
• a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
Example sentence • The city skyline was beautiful at night.
6 3 adverb adv adverb
• with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
Example sentence • He easily solved the puzzle.
11 5 noun n noun
• a biography that idealizes or idolizes the person (especially a person who is a saint)
Example sentence • The biography read like a hagiography , praising every aspect of the subject's life.
7 3 noun n noun
• the aggregate of past events
Example sentence • The history of Ancient Egypt is fascinating.
8 3 adverb adv adverb
• (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
Example sentence • She honestly believes that he is innocent.
9 4 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• unavoidably determined by prior circumstances
Example sentence • A good education is necessary for success in life.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• an electrochemical method of chemical analysis
Example sentence • The scientist conducted polarography to analyze the oxidation-reduction potential.
5 2 adjective adj noun
• a word used for misbehaving children
Example sentence • She made a silly mistake on the math test.
14 6 noun n noun
• The science that studies the geographical distribution of plants; geobotany
Example sentence • The phytogeography of tropical rainforests is a complex subject.
11 4 noun n noun
• a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
Example sentence • English orthography can be difficult to learn for non-native speakers.
8 4 noun n noun
• capability to perform or produce
Example sentence • Her car has a fuel capacity of 50 liters.
10 4 noun n noun
• repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc.
Example sentence • In literature, epistrophe is often used to create a rhythmic and memorable effect.
5 2 adjective adj adjective
• of comparatively great physical weight or density
noun
• an actor who plays villainous roles
adverb
• slowly as if burdened by much weight
adjective satellite
• usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
Example sentence • The box was too heavy for me to lift.
5 2 noun n noun
• a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
Example sentence • I love going to the movie theater to see the latest films.
8 4 adverb adv Example sentence • I actually finished my homework early.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• abounding in or covered with or resembling or consisting of chaff
Example sentence • The chaffy leaves of the plant rustled in the wind.
6 3 noun n noun
• a social unit living together
Example sentence • My family and I went on vacation together.
10 4 adverb adv Example sentence • The new president was officially inaugurated yesterday.
9 4 noun n noun
• a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
Example sentence • The company gained a lot of positive publicity from their charity event.
6 3 noun n noun
• directions for making something
Example sentence • I found a great recipe for chocolate chip cookies.
7 3 adverb adv adverb
• prior to a specified or implied time
Example sentence • I have already finished my homework.
7 3 noun n noun
• tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces
Example sentence • The pasta sauce recipe calls for a tablespoon of anchovy paste.
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