8 3 noun n noun
• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Example sentence • I need a synopsis of the book before I decide to read it.
7 2 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The reporter approached the story with a healthy dose of skepsis .
4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
adverb
• To the degree or extent indicated.
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
interjection
• Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.
Example sentence • I need to return this borrowed pencil to her.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
Example sentence • I have a meeting for my business tomorrow.
8 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
Example sentence • The data analysis revealed interesting patterns.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
9 3 noun n noun
• anticipating and answering objections in advance
Example sentence • In literary terms, prolepsis is often used to give the reader a glimpse into future events.
9 3 noun n noun
• use of a word to govern two or more words though agreeing in number or case etc. with only one
Example sentence • In my last week's class, not only did I learn about syllepsis , but I also learned about its various types.
7 2 noun n noun
• wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
Example sentence • The cypress trees lined the riverbank, creating a picturesque scene.
12 5 noun n noun
• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
8 3 noun n noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
8 3 noun n noun
• development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
Example sentence • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
7 3 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Example sentence • His nemesis from high school became his business partner.
5 3 noun n noun
• a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
Example sentence • After hours of walking in the desert, we finally reached an oasis .
7 3 noun n noun
• (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Example sentence • Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through osmosis .
12 6 noun n noun
• abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from osteoporosis and has to be careful not to fall.
10 3 noun n noun
• corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Example sentence • The athlete uses a prosthesis to enhance his performance.
12 5 noun n noun
• infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
Example sentence • Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis .
8 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Example sentence • She undergoes dialysis three times a week to treat her kidney disease.
5 2 noun n noun
• all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function
Example sentence • The linguist studied the lexis of the ancient language.
9 4 noun n noun
• loss of the ability to move a body part
Example sentence • He suffered from partial paralysis of his legs after the accident.
5 2 noun n noun
• the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
5 2 noun n noun
• recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside
Example sentence • Cell lysis is a process in which the cell membrane ruptures, releasing its contents.
6 2 noun n noun
• translating an idea into action
Example sentence • The curriculum emphasized the importance of praxis in developing critical thinking skills.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an announcement containing information about an event
verb
• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Example sentence • I received a notice from the bank about my overdue payment.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a customary way of operation or behavior
verb
• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Example sentence • She is dedicated to her piano practice .
11 5 noun n noun
• hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance
Example sentence • A person experiencing anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
Example sentence • I'm going to the salon for electrolysis to remove my unwanted hair.
10 4 noun n noun
• the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body
Example sentence • The doctor discovered a metastasis in the patient's lungs.
11 4 noun n noun
• either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
Example sentence • The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis .
9 3 noun n noun
• a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
Example sentence • The pertussis vaccine is recommended for young children.
8 3 noun n noun
• abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with aortic stenosis .
10 5 noun n noun
• (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
Example sentence • The doctor ordered a urinalysis to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.
7 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being just or fair
Example sentence • The judge delivered a verdict in the name of justice .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• work done by one person or group that benefits another
verb
• be used by; as of a utility
Example sentence • The customer service at this hotel is top-notch.
5 2 noun
• United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
4 2 noun n noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • The iris is the national flower of France.
6 2 noun n noun
• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
5 2 noun n noun
• a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Puppis and Antlia
Example sentence • The pyxis is a small constellation located in the southern celestial hemisphere.
6 2 noun n noun
• a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
Example sentence • I enjoy playing tennis with my friends on the weekends.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having strong sexual appeal
Example sentence • She bit into the luscious apple and savored its juicy sweetness.
10 4 noun n noun
• lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles
Example sentence • Exposure to asbestos is the primary cause of asbestosis .
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