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• a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis
Example sentence • Dengue fever is caused by an arbovirus transmitted by mosquitoes.
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• any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants
Example sentence • The primary symptoms of echovirus infection include fever and rash.
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• any of a group of RNA viruses including those that cause influenza and mumps
Example sentence • The myxovirus outbreak led to the quarantine of the infected animals.
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• Any variety of virus which causes warts
Example sentence • Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection.
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• Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
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• long-bodied long-tailed tropical American wildcat
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• a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
Example sentence • The hejiras are annual migratory journeys undertaken by Muslims.
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Example sentence • Scientists are currently studying the genetic structure of subviruses .
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Example sentence • The nematodirus is a type of parasitic roundworm that infects sheep.
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• a neurotropic non-arbovirus of the family Rhabdoviridae that causes rabies
Example sentence • The most well-known lyssavirus is the rabies virus.
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• a group of viruses including those causing influenza
Example sentence • The orthomyxovirus mutates rapidly, making it difficult to develop an effective vaccine.
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• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with a common cold virus .
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• the concentration of attention or energy on something
verb
• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She has a laser-like focus when she is working on her paintings.
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Example sentence • The gyrous pattern on the fabric gives it a unique texture.
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• a genus of haws comprising the harriers
Example sentence • We went to the circus last night and saw a spectacular acrobatic show.
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• native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
Example sentence • The lotus is considered a sacred flower in many cultures.
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• on the negative side or lower end of a scale
noun
• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
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• involving disadvantage or harm
Example sentence • The answer to the math problem is ten minus two.
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• the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
Example sentence • She checked her Facebook status every hour.
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• North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
Example sentence • He invited all of us to his birthday party.
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• the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
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• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
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• variety of sweet eating apples
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• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
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• to consider or examine in speech or writing
Example sentence • Let's discuss the agenda for the meeting.
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• someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Example sentence • Einstein is considered a genius in the field of physics.
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• of or relating to the nervous system
Example sentence • She felt nervous before her big job interview.
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• concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Example sentence • He has a serious illness and needs to undergo surgery.
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• on the positive side or higher end of a scale
noun
• a useful or valuable quality
adjective satellite
• involving advantage or good
Example sentence • I have ten dollars plus five dollars, so I have fifteen dollars in total.
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• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Example sentence • He was arrested for selling bogus insurance policies.
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• any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
Example sentence • I have a small cactus on my windowsill.
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• a periodic count of the population
Example sentence • The government conducts a census every ten years to collect data about the population.
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• either of two gyri on either side of the central sulcus
Example sentence • The central gyrus is located in the brain.
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• any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
Example sentence • I love the refreshing taste of citrus in my drink.
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• sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur
Example sentence • The clinical term for sexual intercourse is coitus .
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• someone that is abnormally large and powerful
Example sentence • The statue of Liberty is a colossus that stands tall in New York Harbor.
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• a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
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• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The ultrasound showed a healthy fetus growing inside the expectant mother.
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• animal viruses belonging to the family Filoviridae
Example sentence • The filovirus outbreak caused panic among the population.
6 2 noun, adjective
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• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The doctor performed an ultrasound to check the development of the foetus .
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• any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum
Example sentence • The frontal gyrus is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as problem-solving.
5 2 noun
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• a general kind of something
Example sentence • The genus Canis includes species such as wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs.
6 3 noun
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noun
• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Example sentence • After three seasons, the TV show went on hiatus .
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• any plant of the genus Hibiscus
Example sentence • I planted a beautiful hibiscus in my garden.
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noun
• a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Example sentence • I love to dip vegetables in hummus .
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• a force that moves something along
Example sentence • The new government's policies provided an impetus for economic growth.
5 2 noun
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• the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
Example sentence • The locus of the crime scene was marked with yellow tape.
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