10 4 noun n noun
• infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
Example sentence • Johnny was hospitalized with meningitis and had to receive immediate treatment.
9 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis)
Example sentence • Bacterial vaginitis is often caused by an overgrowth of certain types of bacteria in the vagina.
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 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.
18 7 noun n noun
• inflammation of the larynx and pharynx
Example sentence • The main symptom of laryngopharyngitis is a sore throat that can be accompanied by hoarseness.
9 4 noun n noun
• mainly dark northern butterflies with white wing bars
11 4 noun
• inflammation of a finger or toe
Example sentence • The patient presented with symptoms of phalangitis , including redness and swelling of the fingers.
8 3 noun n noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
7 3 noun n noun
• the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
Example sentence • The genesis of her career as a singer began in high school.
10 4 noun n noun
• a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
Example sentence • The scientist conducted several experiments to prove his hypothesis .
10 4 noun n noun
• a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
Example sentence • New York City is often referred to as the metropolis of the United States.
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 .
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
9 3 noun n noun
• any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
Example sentence • Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system.
8 3 noun n noun
• a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
Example sentence • Untreated syphilis can lead to severe health problems and complications.
4 1 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• a form of address for an unmarried woman
verb
• fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
Example sentence • I sent her a text but I never got a response, so I guess it was a miss .
12 5 noun n noun
• inflammation of the vermiform appendix
Example sentence • He was rushed to the hospital with severe pain in his abdomen, which turned out to be appendicitis .
9 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of a joint or joints
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from arthritis and finds it difficult to move her joints.
10 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
Example sentence • My sister has been suffering from bronchitis for the past week.
6 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of the ear
Example sentence • Swimming in dirty water can increase the risk of developing otitis .
9 3 noun n
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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.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
6 2 noun n noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
9 4 noun n noun
• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
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.
5 2 noun
• United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
6 2 noun n noun
• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
3 1 noun n noun
• a female person who has the same parents as another person
Example sentence • I'm going to grab lunch with my sis .
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.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
Example sentence • My thesis focuses on the impact of social media on mental health.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
Example sentence • She always radiates happiness wherever she goes.
7 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being just or fair
Example sentence • The judge delivered a verdict in the name of justice .
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 .
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• someone who sees an event and reports what happened
Example sentence • The witness identified the suspect in the lineup.
19 7 noun n noun
• inflammation of the optic nerve behind the eye; common in multiple sclerosis
Example sentence • The patient experienced loss of vision due to retrobulbar neuritis .
21 8 noun n noun
• a sensitization reaction to repeated invasion of the skin by cercariae of schistosomes
Example sentence • The symptoms of schistosome dermatitis include itching, rash, and swelling.
9 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of an artery
Example sentence • Temporal arteritis is a form of arteritis that affects the temporal arteries.
8 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with bursitis in his knee.
10 4 noun n noun
• an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with cellulitis after she noticed a red and swollen area on her leg.
13 5 noun n noun
• inflammation of the gall bladder
Example sentence • To diagnose cholecystitis , a doctor may perform an ultrasound.
7 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of the colon
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with colitis at a young age.
14 5 noun n noun
• inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with conjunctivitis and was prescribed eye drops.
8 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with cystitis and prescribed antibiotics.
10 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
Example sentence • She developed dermatitis after using a new skincare product.
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