4 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Example sentence • The picnic area was filled with families enjoying the sunny weather.
4 3 noun
n
noun
• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Example sentence • I have no idea what you're talking about.
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.
6 4 noun
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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.
12 6 noun
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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 .
5 3 noun
n
noun
• a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
5 3 noun
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noun
• transient cessation of respiration
Example sentence • Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
Example sentence • I planted a beautiful azalea in my garden.
6 3 noun
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noun
• the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Example sentence • The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
Example sentence • He had a bad case of diarrhea after eating the spicy curry.
8 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a woman who is a man's sweetheart
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
Example sentence • Early treatment of gonorrhea is essential to prevent complications.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• the state that precedes vomiting
Example sentence • I felt a wave of nausea wash over me.
4 2 adverb, noun
adv, n
noun
• smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan
Example sentence • The rhea is a large flightless bird native to South America.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
Example sentence • The trachea is a tube that connects the throat to the lungs.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
Example sentence • The child was vaccinated against diphtheria as part of the regular immunization schedule.
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.
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.
6 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
13 5 noun
n
noun
• any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions
Example sentence • The bougainvillea in my backyard is blooming beautifully.
12 5 noun
n
Example sentence • She has been suffering from dysmenorrhea since puberty.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• difficult or labored respiration
Example sentence • The patient experienced dyspnea after climbing up the stairs.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute
Example sentence • The fovea is the central focal point in the retina of the eye.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers
5 3 noun
n
noun
• an organ shaped like a helmet; usually a vaulted and enlarged petal as in Aconitum
Example sentence • The galea is a type of ancient Roman military helmet.
3 2 noun
n
noun
• large brownish-green New Zealand parrot
Example sentence • The kea is a large alpine parrot found in the South Island of New Zealand.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• pathologically excessive (and often incoherent) talking
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with logorrhea , a condition causing excessive and incoherent talkativeness.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
Example sentence • There is no panacea for all the problems in the world.
8 4 noun
n
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with pyorrhea after experiencing bleeding gums and bad breath.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a condition in which overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily
Example sentence • My doctor told me that the seborrhea on my scalp is caused by excessive oil production.
4 3 noun
n
noun
• the chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics
Example sentence • In the chemical industry, urea is used as a fertilizer and in the production of plastics.
4 3
noun
• the part of the eye that contains the iris and ciliary body and choroid
Example sentence • The uvea is the middle layer of the eye.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• A structure resembling a pulley.
Example sentence • The trochlea is a groove or pulley on a bone that guides a tendon or muscle.
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.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a water solution of ammonia
Example sentence • The strong smell of ammonia filled the room after the chemical spill.
11 5 noun
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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.
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.
7 4 noun
n
noun
• a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
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.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
Example sentence • Testing for chlamydia is important for early detection and treatment.
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.
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