7 2
preposition
• On account of, because of.
conjunction
• By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
Example sentence • I couldn't go to the party because I had to work.
9 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
adjective satellite
• similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
Example sentence • The relationship between a teacher and student is analogous to that of a guide and explorer.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• derived from organisms of the selfsame individual
Example sentence • The autologous bone marrow transplant was successful.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
Example sentence • The wings of birds and the forelimbs of bats are homologous structures.
6 2 verb
v
adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
Example sentence • He passes the ball to his teammate.
7 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
Example sentence • I bought some bananas from the grocery store.
3 1 verb
v
noun
• (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
11 4 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The mycophagous bat has a specialized diet consisting of fungi.
11 4 adjective
adj
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5 2
noun
• French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870)
14 5 noun
n
noun
• a person who eats human flesh
Example sentence • The anthropophagus was feared by the ancient tribe.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • The candles were placed on the bases of the cake.
6 2 verb
v
noun
• the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
verb
• touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
Example sentence • She busses her children to school every morning.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a small cake leavened with yeast
Example sentence • I baked a batch of babas for the dessert.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an Italian woman of rank
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other
Example sentence • The politician used his power to settle old vendettas .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)
Example sentence • The callas in the garden bloomed beautifully.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
Example sentence • I like to wear my cozy pajamas when I go to bed.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool
Example sentence • The resort has several cabanas by the pool area.
7 3 noun
n
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 need to buy new cameras for our photography club.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• Any of various melodic forms used in Indian classical music, or a piece of music composed in such a form.
Example sentence • There are hundreds of different ragas in the Indian classical music system.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
Example sentence • The Icelandic sagas are a collection of ancient Norse stories.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • The opera singer practiced her arias diligently to prepare for her upcoming performance.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
Example sentence • The university has multiple campuses located in different cities.
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
adjective satellite
• second in order of importance
Example sentence • The company is conducting tests on several betas before releasing the final product.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
Example sentence • The museum has a collection of 16th-century madonnas .
7 3 adjective
adj
noun
• A jellyfish; specifically , a non-polyp form of individual cnidarians, consisting of a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court
verb
• serve or summon with a subpoena
Example sentence • The attorney issued subpoenas to several witnesses.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
Example sentence • Many cities have pedestrian bridges to safely cross busy roads.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Example sentence • She filed a lawsuit seeking damages for personal injury.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• land and the buildings on it
Example sentence • We need to clean the premises before the guests arrive.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example sentence • He worked overtime to earn higher wages .
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a collection of things sharing a common attribute
verb
• arrange or order by classes or categories
Example sentence • I have three classes in the morning.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example sentence • She had to face the consequences of her actions.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
verb
• move swiftly through or over
Example sentence • I am taking five courses this semester.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
9 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
adjective satellite
• providing for many things at once
Example sentence • The city added more omnibuses to its public transportation system to accommodate the increasing number of commuters.
5 2 noun
n
Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a Nicaraguan counterrevolutionary guerrilla force from 1979 to 1990; it opposed a left-wing government, with support from the United States
Example sentence • The contras fought against the Sandinista government in Nicaragua.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
Example sentence • The group of bikers wore matching bandanas .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526)
Example sentence • I exchanged my dollars for cordobas at the bank.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star
Example sentence • The concert was headlined by some of the biggest divas in the industry.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
Example sentence • The gondolas were beautifully decorated for the festival.
8 3
noun
• (Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils
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