5 3 noun n noun
• a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
9 5 noun n Example sentence • The doctor examined the patient's genitalia for any signs of infection.
13 6 noun n noun
• equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
Example sentence • She packed her camping paraphernalia , including a tent, sleeping bag, and cooking equipment.
8 4 noun n noun
• (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
Example sentence • The presence of bacteria in food can cause spoilage and foodborne illnesses.
9 5 noun n noun
• a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
Example sentence • I always eat lunch in the cafeteria at work.
5 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia
Example sentence • The mafia is known for its criminal activities and organized crime.
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.
8 4 noun n noun
• queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
6 3 noun n noun
• A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.
5 3 noun n noun
• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
adjective satellite
• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are popular among young people.
3 2 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)
preposition
• By way of; passing through.
Example sentence • I received the document via email.
11 5 noun n noun
• an orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus (= Bacchus)
Example sentence • The party turned into a wild bacchanalia with people dancing and drinking all night.
11 5 noun n noun
• repetitive nonmeaningful speech (especially that associated with a trance state or religious fervor)
Example sentence • He spoke in glossolalia during the religious ceremony.
7 4 noun n noun
• paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
Example sentence • The king's regalia included a golden crown, a jeweled scepter, and a velvet robe.
10 5 noun n noun
• an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
8 5 noun n Example sentence • She dedicated her entire career to academia .
6 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• inability to perceive written words
Example sentence • The patient's alexia prevented her from being able to read.
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.
7 4 noun n noun
• a water solution of ammonia
Example sentence • The strong smell of ammonia filled the room after the chemical spill.
7 4 noun n noun
• partial or total loss of memory
Example sentence • He suffered from amnesia after the car accident.
11 5 noun n noun
• loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • The dentist used local anaesthesia to numb my mouth before filling the cavity.
6 4 noun n noun
• genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with severe anemia and required blood transfusion.
10 5 noun n noun
• loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Example sentence • The patient was given anesthesia before the surgery.
8 5 noun n noun
• a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
Example sentence • She has been struggling with anorexia for years and is currently receiving treatment.
4 3 noun n noun
• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • She sang a beautiful aria at the opera last night.
10 4 noun n noun
• an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia .
7 4 noun n noun
• a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
7 4 noun n noun
• a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
Example sentence • She struggled with bulimia for many years.
14 5 noun n noun
• a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
Example sentence • She has a fear of being in small spaces, which is a symptom of claustrophobia .
5 3 noun n noun
• (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church
Example sentence • The curia is the main governing body of the Roman Catholic Church.
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
Example sentence • My grandmother was diagnosed with dementia last year.
12 6 noun n noun
• a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
Example sentence • I found a lot of information in the encyclopedia .
7 4 noun
• tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
8 4 noun n noun
• a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
Example sentence • After winning the championship, there was a feeling of euphoria among the team.
10 5 noun n noun
• the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
Example sentence • There are different types of euthanasia , such as voluntary and involuntary.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful fuchsia dress to the party.
8 4 noun n noun
• a genus of Pyralidae, containing the greater wax moth or honeycomb moth (Galleria)
Example sentence • The galleria is known for its extensive collection of contemporary art.
8 4 noun n noun
• any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example sentence • I bought a beautiful gardenia plant for my backyard.
9 5 noun n noun
• the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease
Example sentence • The presence of hematuria in his urine alarmed the doctor.
6 3 noun n noun
• rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Example sentence • He underwent surgery to repair a hernia in his abdomen.
11 5 noun n noun
• subnormal body temperature
Example sentence • Exposure to extreme cold for a prolonged period can lead to hypothermia .
8 4 noun n noun
• state of violent mental agitation
Example sentence • The news of the accident caused a wave of hysteria among the onlookers.
7 3 noun n noun
• a disposition to remain inactive or inert
Example sentence • The car kept moving forward due to its inertia .
8 4 noun n noun
• a badge worn to show official position
Example sentence • The soldier proudly displayed his rank insignia on his uniform.
8 4 noun n noun
• an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
Example sentence • She suffers from chronic insomnia and has trouble falling asleep every night.
5 3 noun n noun
• (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
Example sentence • The lamia was a mythical creature in Greek mythology with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a serpent.
9 4 noun n noun
• malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • The most common symptoms of leukaemia include fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bleeding or bruising.
8 4 noun n noun
• malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • My cousin has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia .
9 5 noun n noun
• any tree of the genus Macadamia
Example sentence • I love eating macadamia nuts.
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