8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Example sentence • The company has strict policies regarding attendance.
9 3 noun n noun
• a member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict obedience to Jewish traditions
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Example sentence • The group of prissies walked into the party with their noses in the air.
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Example sentence • The rachises of the fern leaves provide support and transport nutrients.
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Example sentence • The rhachises of the fern fronds were strong and flexible.
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10 4 noun n Example sentence • The antitheses of conservatism are progressivism and liberalism.
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• a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP
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Example sentence • The salices along the riverbank rustled in the breeze.
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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.
8 3 noun n noun
• performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
Example sentence • He works in the IT services department of the company.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a separate part of a whole
verb
• to join or unite the pieces of
Example sentence • She cut the cake into small pieces.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the force of policemen and officers
verb
• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Example sentence • The police arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery.
6 3 noun n noun
• the highest point (of something)
Example sentence • The apices of the mountains were covered in snow.
10 4 noun n noun
• supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
Example sentence • The appendices of the report contain additional data and charts.
5 1 verb v noun
• (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
verb
• put an end to a state or an activity
Example sentence • Please cease talking in the library.
8 2 verb v noun
• a quantity that is added
verb
• become bigger or greater in amount
Example sentence • We need to increase the amount of exercise we do to stay healthy.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• property that is leased or rented out or let
Example sentence • He signed a lease for the apartment.
9 3 noun n noun
• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
Example sentence • The detective was determined to solve the mysteries surrounding the murder case.
7 3 noun n noun
• Any of the genus Murex of marine gastropods.
Example sentence • The beach was littered with murices .
8 3 noun n noun
• The thumb; the first, or preaxial, digit of the forelimb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bears the alula or bastard wing.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • The radices of the plant serve as anchors in the soil.
8 3 noun n noun
• kindly endorsement and guidance
Example sentence • The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
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Example sentence • The antihelices are prominent structures of the ear.
9 4 noun n noun
• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Example sentence • The magician amazed the audience with his artifices .
7 3 noun n noun
• A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
Example sentence • The DNA molecule is composed of two intertwining helices .
7 3 noun n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • The stock indices fluctuated throughout the day.
8 3 noun n noun
• (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
Example sentence • The mathematician analyzed the matrices to solve the system of linear equations.
7 3 noun n noun
• A varicose, i.e. swollen and knotted, vein
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with esophageal varices .
8 3 noun n noun
• the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
Example sentence • The cube has eight vertices .
8 3 noun n noun
• A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
Example sentence • The vortices in the river created a swirling effect.
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
Example sentence • They each paid $10 apiece for the concert tickets.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • Her decision to quit her job seemed to be driven by caprice rather than careful consideration.
11 3 noun n noun
• the central or most important feature
Example sentence • The beautiful flower arrangement served as the centerpiece of the table.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic
Example sentence • She carefully ironed out the creases in her dress.
8 2 verb v verb
• decrease in size, extent, or range
Example sentence • We need to decrease our expenses to save money.
8 2 noun n noun
• electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
Example sentence • She always wears an earpiece during her performances.
5 2 noun n noun
• solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
Example sentence • The veterinarian examined the cat's feces for signs of parasites.
7 2 noun n noun
• a revue with elaborate costuming
Example sentence • Her follies and careless attitude cost her the job.
9 2 noun n noun
• a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
Example sentence • She wore a hairpiece to conceal her bald spot.
4 1 noun n noun
• the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage
Example sentence • The wine had settled, leaving behind a layer of lees in the bottle.
8 3 noun n noun
• the decade from 1890 to 1899
Example sentence • The fashion trends of the nineties are making a comeback.
5 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She is clinically obese and needs to make some lifestyle changes.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• repeat an earlier theme of a composition
Example sentence • The two pianists performed a reprise of their famous duet.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a newspaper that is published every day
adverb
• every day; without missing a day
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• of or belonging to or occurring every day
Example sentence • I need to pick up my dailies from the pharmacy.
5 1 noun n noun
• web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
Example sentence • The geese flew in a V formation across the sky.
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