8 3 noun n noun
• any of various rot causing fungi of the genus Rhizopus
Example sentence • The rhizopus spores are commonly found in soil and decaying plant matter.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles
7 3 noun
• a genus of Bothidae, containing the large-tooth flounders native to the coastal waters of the Americas (Etropus)
Example sentence • The etropus is commonly known as the smallmouth flounder.
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• Eurasian genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs
Example sentence • The hyssopus plant is native to Southern Europe and the Middle East.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The lagopus bird is well-adapted to its Arctic habitat.
10 4 noun n noun
• type genus of the Phalaropidae: phalaropes
Example sentence • The red-necked phalaropus is a small wading bird found in the northern hemisphere.
9 3 noun n noun
• a genus of Megalonychidae consisting of the two-toed sloth
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
verb
• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She has a laser-like focus when she is working on her paintings.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• species of tropical Asian and African climbing herbs
Example sentence • The psophocarpus plant produces edible beans that are used in various cuisines.
4 2 noun n noun
• a musical work that has been created
Example sentence • Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is considered his greatest opus .
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The diamond is an allotropous form of carbon.
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• a genus of haws comprising the harriers
Example sentence • We went to the circus last night and saw a spectacular acrobatic show.
5 2 noun n noun
• native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
Example sentence • The lotus is considered a sacred flower in many cultures.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• on the negative side or lower end of a scale
noun
• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
adjective satellite
• involving disadvantage or harm
Example sentence • The answer to the math problem is ten minus two.
7 3 noun n noun
• tentacles of octopus prepared as food
Example sentence • The octopus has eight tentacles.
6 2 noun n noun
• the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
Example sentence • She checked her Facebook status every hour.
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• North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
Example sentence • He invited all of us to his birthday party.
5 2 noun n noun
• the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
6 2 noun n preposition
• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
adjective satellite
• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
7 2 verb v verb
• to consider or examine in speech or writing
Example sentence • Let's discuss the agenda for the meeting.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Example sentence • Einstein is considered a genius in the field of physics.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the nervous system
Example sentence • She felt nervous before her big job interview.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Example sentence • He has a serious illness and needs to undergo surgery.
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• a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
verb
• send or move around by bus
Example sentence • I take the bus to work every morning.
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• an African clawed frog; in some classifications made the type genus of a separate family Xenopodidae
4 1 adjective
• on the positive side or higher end of a scale
noun
• a useful or valuable quality
adjective satellite
• involving advantage or good
Example sentence • I have ten dollars plus five dollars, so I have fifteen dollars in total.
5 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Example sentence • He was arrested for selling bogus insurance policies.
6 2 noun n noun
• any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
Example sentence • I have a small cactus on my windowsill.
6 2 noun n noun
• a periodic count of the population
Example sentence • The government conducts a census every ten years to collect data about the population.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
Example sentence • I love the refreshing taste of citrus in my drink.
6 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur
Example sentence • The clinical term for sexual intercourse is coitus .
8 3 noun n noun
• someone that is abnormally large and powerful
Example sentence • The statue of Liberty is a colossus that stands tall in New York Harbor.
6 2 noun n noun
• a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
5 2 noun n noun
• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The ultrasound showed a healthy fetus growing inside the expectant mother.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The doctor performed an ultrasound to check the development of the foetus .
5 2 noun n noun
• a general kind of something
Example sentence • The genus Canis includes species such as wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs.
6 3 noun n noun
• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Example sentence • After three seasons, the TV show went on hiatus .
8 3 noun n noun
• any plant of the genus Hibiscus
Example sentence • I planted a beautiful hibiscus in my garden.
6 2 noun n noun
• a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Example sentence • I love to dip vegetables in hummus .
7 3 noun n noun
• a force that moves something along
Example sentence • The new government's policies provided an impetus for economic growth.
5 2 noun n noun
• the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
Example sentence • The locus of the crime scene was marked with yellow tape.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Centaurus
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with lupus .
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