9 4 noun n noun
• an impairment of language (especially speech production) that is usually due to brain damage
Example sentence • After his stroke, the patient developed dysphasia and had trouble forming coherent sentences.
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• a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
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.
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• the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
Example sentence • There are different types of euthanasia , such as voluntary and involuntary.
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.
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• A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.
5 3 noun n noun
• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
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• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are popular among young people.
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.
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• inability to make purposeful movements
Example sentence • Childhood apraxia of speech is a communication disorder that affects a child's ability to speak.
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• (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.
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• queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
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• the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor
Example sentence • The presence of neoplasia can often be detected through medical imaging tests.
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• failure of some tissue or organ to develop
Example sentence • Congenital aplasia is a rare condition in which a baby is born without certain tissues or organs.
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• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • She sang a beautiful aria at the opera last night.
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• (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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• any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia
Example sentence • She planted dahlias in her garden to add color to the flower bed.
9 4 noun n noun
• abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth
Example sentence • The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with hip dysplasia .
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• rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Example sentence • He underwent surgery to repair a hernia in his abdomen.
10 5 noun n noun
• underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells
Example sentence • Cleidocranial dysplasia is associated with hypoplasia of the clavicles.
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• (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
Example sentence • The lamia was a mythical creature in Greek mythology with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a serpent.
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• an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with bipolar mania .
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• perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch
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• sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
Example sentence • I ordered a glass of sangria at the restaurant.
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• a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband
Example sentence • The doctor found a taenia in the patient's intestine during the surgery.
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• a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband
Example sentence • La tenia es un tipo de gusano intestinal que puede infectar a los seres humanos.
5 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
Example sentence • The surgeon inserted a metal rod in his tibia to stabilize the fracture.
6 3 noun n noun
• something of small importance
Example sentence • I enjoy testing my knowledge with trivia quizzes.
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• A submergent coastal landform, often known as a drowned river valley
Example sentence • We took a boat ride to explore the beautiful ria .
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• A condition characterized by dilatation of the capillaries causing them to appear as small red or purple clusters, often spidery in appearance, on the skin or the surface of an organ.
Example sentence • The most common form of telangiectasia is spider veins on the legs.
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Example sentence • In ancient Greece, xenia was the concept of hospitality towards strangers.
8 5 noun n Example sentence • She dedicated her entire career to academia .
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• inability to perceive written words
Example sentence • The patient's alexia prevented her from being able to read.
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• a water solution of ammonia
Example sentence • The strong smell of ammonia filled the room after the chemical spill.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
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• an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia .
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• a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
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• 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.
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• a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
Example sentence • Testing for chlamydia is important for early detection and treatment.
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• 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 .
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• 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 .
7 4 noun
• tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
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• a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
Example sentence • After winning the championship, there was a feeling of euphoria among the team.
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• a genus of Pyralidae, containing the greater wax moth or honeycomb moth (Galleria)
Example sentence • The galleria is known for its extensive collection of contemporary art.
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• any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example sentence • I bought a beautiful gardenia plant for my backyard.
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• the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease
Example sentence • The presence of hematuria in his urine alarmed the doctor.
8 4 noun n noun
• state of violent mental agitation
Example sentence • The news of the accident caused a wave of hysteria among the onlookers.
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