6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the shape of something rotating rapidly
Example sentence • The storm created a powerful vortex that sucked in everything around it.
6 2 noun n noun
• the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
Example sentence • The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
noun
• a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
adjective satellite
• difficult to analyze or understand
Example sentence • She has a complex personality that is difficult to understand.
11 5 noun n noun
• The top layer of the cerebral hemispheres in the brain of mammals; part of the cerebral cortex.
Example sentence • The neocortices of humans are highly developed compared to other animals.
6 2 noun n noun
• an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
adjective satellite
• without volition or conscious control
Example sentence • My reflex was to duck when I saw something flying towards my head.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • I need to look up that word in the index of the dictionary.
5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
Example sentence • The culex tritaeniorhynchus is a vector for Japanese encephalitis.
4 2 noun n noun
• wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns
Example sentence • The ibex is a type of wild goat that lives in the mountains.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• An Australian coastal grass, in genus Spinifex
Example sentence • The Aboriginal people used spinifex to make brushes and baskets.
8 4 noun n noun
• mountain quail of western United States
5 2 noun n Example sentence • Archaeologists discovered fragments of silex at the ancient site.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal terms for a difficult situation
verb
• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Example sentence • I need to call a plumber to fix the leak in the bathroom.
3 1 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
adjective satellite
• denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
Example sentence • I will meet you at six o'clock.
8 2 noun n noun
• any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
Example sentence • She is currently working on multiple projects at the same time.
9 2 noun n noun
• the possibility of future success
verb
• search for something desirable
Example sentence • The company has high prospects for future growth.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
verb
• not accept something given or offered
Example sentence • She rejects his advances and tells him to back off.
13 5 noun n noun
• the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
Example sentence • The adrenal cortex produces hormones involved in regulating blood pressure and metabolism.
17 7 noun n noun
• cortical areas that are neither motor or sensory but are thought to be involved in higher processing of information
Example sentence • The association cortex is responsible for processing and integrating sensory information.
14 6 noun n noun
• the cortical area that receives auditory information from the medial geniculate body
Example sentence • The auditory cortex is responsible for processing sound information.
14 5 noun n noun
• the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
Example sentence • The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain.
2 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
Example sentence • My ex called me yesterday.
13 4 noun n noun
• that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying directly behind the forehead
Example sentence • Damage to the frontal cortex can result in changes in personality.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief
Example sentence • I always keep a box of kleenex on my desk.
10 3 noun n noun
• the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus
Example sentence • The lens cortex is the outer layer of the lens of the eye.
11 4 noun n noun
• the cortical area that influences motor movements
Example sentence • The motor cortex is responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.
15 6 noun n noun
• that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying in the back of the head
Example sentence • The occipital cortex is responsible for processing visual information.
14 6 noun n noun
• that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying below the crown of the head
Example sentence • The parietal cortex is responsible for processing sensory information from the body.
11 4 noun n noun
• the cortex of the kidney containing the glomeruli and the convoluted tubules
Example sentence • The renal cortex is the outer portion of the kidney.
13 5 noun n noun
• the part of the occipital cortex that receives the fibers of the optic radiation from the lateral geniculate body and is the primary receptive area for vision
Example sentence • The striate cortex is responsible for processing visual information.
14 5 noun n noun
• that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying inside the temples of the head
Example sentence • The temporal cortex is responsible for processing auditory information.
12 5 noun n noun
• the cortical area that receives information from the lateral geniculate body of the thalamus
Example sentence • The visual cortex is responsible for processing visual information.
9 4 noun n noun
• the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
Example sentence • Studying economics helps us understand how societies allocate resources.
6 2 noun n noun
• motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Example sentence • His actions were a clear violation of professional ethics .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes
Example sentence • The team of investigators forensics the crime scene for fingerprints.
11 4 noun n noun
• a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Example sentence • I have always struggled with mathematics .
9 3 noun n noun
• the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
Example sentence • The mechanics of the car engine were faulty.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients
verb
• mix together different elements
Example sentence • She made a delicious mix of vegetables and spices for the soup.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
Example sentence • The phoenix is a mythical bird that is said to be able to rise from its own ashes.
7 2 noun n noun
• the science of matter and energy and their interactions
Example sentence • I have a degree in physics .
8 3 noun n noun
• social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
Example sentence • The study of politics is essential for understanding how societies function.
10 3 noun n noun
• a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
Example sentence • The professor presented several statistics to support her argument.
7 2 noun n noun
• the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
Example sentence • The chess master employed strategic tactics to outmaneuver his opponent.
3 1 noun n noun
• a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
3 1 noun n
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Example sentence • In legal parlance, a lex is a specific law or statute.
13 6 noun n noun
• mountain quail of western United States
13 5 noun n noun
• California moth whose larvae live in especially oranges
Example sentence • The orange tortrix is a small moth species that can be found in various parts of the world.
9 3 noun n noun
• the study of the physical properties of sound
Example sentence • The concert hall has excellent acoustics .
10 4 noun n noun
• the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
Example sentence • She is a master of acrobatics and can perform incredible stunts.
8 3 noun n noun
• exercise that increases the need for oxygen
Example sentence • I go to aerobics class every Monday and Wednesday.
12 5 noun n noun
• the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow
Example sentence • The aerodynamics of the car are crucial for its speed and efficiency.
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