13 5 noun n noun
• an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy
Example sentence • The mitochondrion is known as the powerhouse of the cell.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the eon following the Hadean time and preceding the Phanerozoic eon; from about 3,800 million years ago until 544 million years ago
7 3 noun n adjective
• of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Cyprus
adjective satellite
• resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a member of an uncivilized people
adjective satellite
• without civilizing influences
Example sentence • The barbarian invaded the peaceful village.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Wales or its people or their language
noun
• the period from 544 million to about 500 million years ago; characterized by marine invertebrates
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Dutch painter whose work (intersecting lines at right angles and planes in primary colors) influenced the development of abstract art (1872-1944)
14 7 noun n noun
• someone whose age is in the seventies
Example sentence • The septuagenarian greeted his grandchildren with a smile.
7 3 noun n noun
• Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
12 6 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism
noun
• someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
adjective satellite
• marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
Example sentence • The humanitarian provided aid to the refugees in the war-torn country.
13 6 noun n noun
• the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement
Example sentence • She was chosen as the valedictorian for her outstanding academic achievements.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to a Roman praetor
noun
• a member of the Praetorian Guard
adjective satellite
• characteristic of or similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality
Example sentence • The praetorians were the personal bodyguards of the Roman emperors.
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects
Example sentence • The conflict between the two communities was rooted in deep sectarian divisions.
12 6 noun n noun
• a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
Example sentence • My dog has an appointment with the veterinarian tomorrow.
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the class Mammalia
noun
• any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk
Example sentence • Whales are known as large mammalian creatures.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• not restricted to one sect or school or party
Example sentence • The university prides itself on being a nonsectarian institution that welcomes students of all religious backgrounds.
11 5 noun n noun
• someone who is at least 100 years old
adjective satellite
• being at least 100 years old
Example sentence • The local newspaper featured a story about a remarkable centenarian who celebrated her 100th birthday.
14 6 noun n noun
• someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
Example sentence • My teacher was a strict disciplinarian and enforced both academic and behavioral rules.
12 6 noun n noun
• someone whose age is in the eighties
adjective satellite
• being from 80 to 89 years old
Example sentence • The octogenarian celebrated her 80th birthday with a big party.
10 5 noun n noun
• a student at a seminary (especially a Roman Catholic seminary)
Example sentence • The seminarian studied theology for five years before becoming a priest.
9 5 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of Epicurus or epicureanism
noun
• a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
Example sentence • He was known as an epicurean , always seeking out the finest wine and food.
6 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of Hungary
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Hungary
12 6 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• One who supports the dominance of the majority over the minority.
adjective
• Supporting the dominance of the majority over the minority.
Example sentence • The majoritarians won the election by a wide margin.
7 3 noun n noun
• the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
Example sentence • The vulture fed on the decaying carrion .
9 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
noun
• a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
Example sentence • The amphibian creature moved gracefully between land and water.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to Bohemia or its language or people
noun
• a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life
adjective satellite
• unconventional in especially appearance and behavior
Example sentence • She dressed like a bohemian , with flowing skirts and colorful scarves.
9 4 noun n noun
• free-swimming mostly freshwater flatworms; popular in laboratory studies for the ability to regenerate lost parts
Example sentence • The planarian is a type of flatworm.
11 5 adjective adj noun
• (Greek mythology) one of a people that the ancient Greeks believed lived in a warm and sunny land north of the source of the north wind
Example sentence • The hyperborean landscape was covered in snow and ice.
9 3 noun n noun
• a state at a particular time
verb
• establish a conditioned response
Example sentence • He was in critical condition after the car accident.
12 6 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life
noun
• an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government
adjective satellite
• characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control
Example sentence • The country's government is known for its totalitarian control over the media.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Algeria or its inhabitants
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Algeria
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to Austria or its people or culture
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Austria
9 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Bulgaria or its people
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Bulgaria
8 4 noun n noun
• a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
Example sentence • The comedian made the audience laugh with his witty jokes.
8 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Siberia or the Siberians
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Siberia
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Syria
7 3 noun n noun
• a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone
Example sentence • The clarion rang out from the tower, signaling the start of the festival.
6 2 noun n noun
• United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
8 4 adjective adj noun
• an inhabitant of Arcadia
adjective satellite
• (used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic
Example sentence • The small village had an arcadian charm with its idyllic countryside views.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of the country of Romania or its people or languages
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Romania
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to drama
Example sentence • She has been a thespian since she was a child and has acted in numerous plays.
10 3 noun n noun
• the basis on which something is grounded
Example sentence • The nonprofit organization focuses on providing education and healthcare as part of its foundation .
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
Example sentence • The purple martin is a type of swallow bird.
9 4 noun n noun
• a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
Example sentence • The historian spent years researching the origins of the ancient civilization.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a person who travels by foot
adjective satellite
• lacking wit or imagination
Example sentence • The car was traveling at a slow, pedestrian pace.
14 5 noun n noun
• something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
Example sentence • I received a great recommendation for a new restaurant in town.
13 6 adjective adj noun
• a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
adjective satellite
• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Example sentence • The country's government is becoming increasingly authoritarian .
14 5 adjective adj adjective
• huge; relating to or characteristic of the imaginary country of Brobdingnag
adjective satellite
• unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
Example sentence • The brobdingnagian elephant easily stood out among the other animals at the zoo.
10 5 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Ecuador or its people
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Ecuador
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to Pope Gregory I or to the plainsong chants of the Roman Catholic Church
Example sentence • The gregorian calendar is widely used around the world.
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