8 4 noun
n
noun
• any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
Example sentence • Vi una mariposa revoloteando en el jardín.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
Example sentence • I ordered a mimosa for brunch.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• small turnover of Indian origin filled with vegetables or meat and fried and served hot
Example sentence • I bought a samosa from the Indian restaurant.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
Example sentence • The mucosa lines the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus.
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.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid
Example sentence • The serosa is the outermost layer of the wall of the digestive tract.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
adjective satellite
• covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups
Example sentence • I always carry an umbrella in case it rains.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese
Example sentence • I ordered a large pizza with extra cheese.
7 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
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.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the connective tissue beneath mucous membrane
Example sentence • The submucosa is a layer of connective tissue found beneath the mucous membrane.
6 3 noun
n
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6 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• A plant of the rose species Rosa rugosa, or of any hybrid developed from it.
Example sentence • The rugosa is a species of rose that is known for its wrinkled petals.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a hardy breed of saddle horse developed in western North America and characteristically having a spotted rump
Example sentence • The appaloosa is a breed of horse known for its spotted coat pattern.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles
6 3 noun
n
noun
• a public square with room for pedestrians
Example sentence • We sat on the piazza and enjoyed the warm summer breeze.
8 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • She is a virtuosa of the piano, having won several prestigious awards.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a public square with room for pedestrians
Example sentence • We gathered at a plaza in the city center.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats
Example sentence • I used balsa wood to build a model airplane.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a kind of sideboard or buffet
Example sentence • She placed the vase on top of the credenza .
7 3 noun
n
noun
• A preprinted marking on a mailpiece which shows that postage has been paid by the sender.
Example sentence • The letter had several indicia of fraud, including misspelled words and suspicious signatures.
6 3
noun
• South American herb with sticky glandular foliage; source of madia oil
Example sentence • Mi abuela siempre prepara una melosa paella de mariscos.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
Example sentence • The airplane landed safely by the river delta .
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
Example sentence • I love watching drama TV shows.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth
Example sentence • The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with hip dysplasia .
4 3 noun
n
noun
• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Example sentence • I have no idea what you're talking about.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• religious texts from Deuteronomy inscribed on parchment and rolled up in a case that is attached to the doorframe of many Jewish households in accordance with Jewish law
Example sentence • She attached the mezuzah to the doorpost as a symbol of her faith.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
Example sentence • I love eating salsa with tortilla chips.
2 1
adverb
• Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.
preposition
• Indicating destination: In the direction of, and arriving at.
7 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a dish that contains pasta as its main ingredient
Example sentence • I love to eat pasta with tomato sauce.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
verb
• provide (a passport) with a visa
Example sentence • I need to renew my visa at the consulate.
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• The back of the tongue, used for articulating dorsal consonants.
Example sentence • The dorsa on the moon are the remains of ancient volcanic eruptions.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
7 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • During the Renaissance, the city-states of Italy fiercely competed to establish their own imperia .
4 2
preposition
• To or towards the inside of.
Example sentence • He walked into the room.
14 7 noun
n
noun
• a disorder of eating in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomiting
Example sentence • She has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa and is undergoing treatment.
14 7 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• small shrub with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers followed by glaucous blue berries
Example sentence • The mahonia nervosa shrubs in the garden have beautiful yellow flowers.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
Example sentence • The pars nervosa is a posterior region of the pituitary gland.
10 4 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1122-1190)
Example sentence • The barbarossa pirate wreaked havoc along the Mediterranean coast.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
Example sentence • The pasha ordered his servants to prepare a lavish feast.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• an Italian liqueur made with elderberries and flavored with licorice
Example sentence • I ordered a shot of sambuca at the bar.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• genus of spiny woody shrubs or trees; named for their apparent imitation of animal sensitivity to light and heat and movement
13 5 noun
n
noun
• perennial herb of North American prairies having dense heads of small white flowers
Example sentence • The prairie mimosa is a flowering plant native to North America.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
4 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Example sentence • The picnic area was filled with families enjoying the sunny weather.
6 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
Example sentence • I forgot to bring my camera on our vacation.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• high quality porcelain originally made only in China
Example sentence • I bought a set of fine china for the special occasion.
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.
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