8 3 noun n noun
• A small fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far.
Example sentence • The frenulum is a small fold of tissue connecting the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.
8 3 noun n noun
• an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The pendulum swung back and forth in a hypnotic rhythm.
8 3 noun n noun
• a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite
Example sentence • The price of tantalum has been steadily increasing due to its high demand.
10 5 noun n noun
• the cup-shaped hollow in the hipbone into which the head of the femur fits to form a ball-and-socket joint
Example sentence • The acetabulum is the socket of the hip joint.
9 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed); it was captured from Jordan in 1967 in the Six Day War; a holy city for Jews and Christians and Muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom
10 4 noun n noun
• an integrated course of academic studies
Example sentence • The school has developed a new curriculum that focuses on critical thinking skills.
12 5 noun n noun
• any of various funnel-shaped parts of the body (but especially the hypophyseal stalk)
Example sentence • The infundibulum is the funnel-shaped region of the brain.
8 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The aciculum helps the snail retract into its shell.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The furculum is a bone structure found in birds, also known as the wishbone.
7 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The lioness sank her teeth into the jugulum of her prey.
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Example sentence • The retinaculum helps hold tendons in place and prevents them from sliding out of position.
10 4 noun n noun
• A long, whiplike, modified zooid on the surface of certain colonies of bryozoa
Example sentence • The vibraculum of the sea anemone is used for defense and feeding.
12 5 noun n noun
• a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a duodenal diverticulum .
7 2 noun n noun
• a domain in which something is dominant
Example sentence • The castle stood proudly in the heart of the kingdom .
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
Example sentence • She picked a random book off the shelf.
6 3 noun n noun
• a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
Example sentence • Some people use amylum as a substitute for cornstarch in recipes.
9 4 noun n noun
• an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with hordeolum and was prescribed antibiotic eye drops.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
Example sentence • He ordered a magnum of champagne to celebrate his promotion.
6 2 noun n noun
• special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
Example sentence • The national emblem of Australia is a kangaroo and an emu.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams
Example sentence • Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals used to fill cavities.
13 4 noun n noun
• the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
Example sentence • She decorated her living room with a beautiful chrysanthemum
6 2 noun n noun
• a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
Example sentence • The national anthem is sung at every sporting event.
6 2 noun n noun
• a line of units following one after another
Example sentence • The newspaper article was printed in the left column .
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another
Example sentence • Riding a tandem bicycle requires coordination and teamwork.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
adjective satellite
• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • I prefer to paint with oil as my medium .
7 2 noun n noun
• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
Example sentence • I have a math problem that I can't solve.
13 4 adjective adj adjective
• willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
Example sentence • Maria is an adventuresome traveler, always seeking new experiences.
7 2 noun n noun
• the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
Example sentence • She fought for freedom and equality for all people.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• disposed to venture or take risks
Example sentence • She is a venturesome entrepreneur who often takes risks in her business.
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
noun
• the state of being welcome
Example sentence • The warm welcome made me feel at home.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the smallest possible quantity
Example sentence • The minimum wage in this country is $10 per hour.
10 4 noun n noun
• an economic system based on private ownership of capital
Example sentence • Many argue that capitalism promotes competition and innovation.
6 1 noun n noun
• the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
Example sentence • He loved the rhythm of the drums in the parade.
9 3 noun n noun
• a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
Example sentence • The production of high purity lanthanum is important for the electronics industry.
8 3 noun n noun
• an impelling force or strength
Example sentence • The team's win gave them the momentum they needed to advance in the tournament.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
Example sentence • The concept of quantum is fundamental to the field of quantum physics.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
Example sentence • I enjoy working out in the gymnasium every morning.
8 4 noun n Example sentence • The kitchen floor was covered in linoleum .
9 4 noun n noun
• a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine)
Example sentence • Dietary sources of magnesium include nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
Example sentence • Carrying a heavy backpack all day can be cumbersome .
4 1 noun n Example sentence • I gave them the keys to the house.
8 3 noun n noun
• the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
Example sentence • The tympanum is a thin membrane that covers the middle ear.
8 4 noun n noun
• the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion
Example sentence • The soil test revealed high levels of ammonium .
11 5 noun n noun
• one of the dwelling units in a condominium
Example sentence • I just bought a new condominium in the heart of the city.
11 4 noun n noun
• the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
Example sentence • The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to a significant boost in economic growth.
9 4 noun n noun
• a free-reeded instrument with a piano keyboard in which air is forced through the reeds by bellows
Example sentence • She played the harmonium in the church choir.
11 5 noun n noun
• a state of extreme confusion and disorder
Example sentence • The explosion caused pandemonium in the crowded market.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • The construction of the Great Wall of China took over a millennium to complete.
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • She seldom goes to parties.
6 2 noun n noun
• accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
Example sentence • She shared her wisdom with me, and I am grateful for her guidance.
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