10 3 noun n noun
• a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
Example sentence • The fossilized shells of marine organisms form a geological substratum on the ocean floor.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • A multiatom is a molecule made up of two or more atoms.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
Example sentence • My mum makes the best cookies.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
Example sentence • She picked a random book off the shelf.
4 1 preposition
• Used to indicate source or provenance.
Example sentence • He received a gift from his friend.
6 2 noun n noun
• instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
Example sentence • The education system in this country needs to be reformed.
9 4 noun n noun
• a final peremptory demand
Example sentence • She issued an ultimatum to her boyfriend: either propose or break up.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the smallest possible quantity
Example sentence • The minimum wage in this country is $10 per hour.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
Example sentence • The concept of quantum is fundamental to the field of quantum physics.
6 2 noun n noun
• a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
Example sentence • The national anthem is sung at every sporting event.
6 2 noun n noun
• special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
Example sentence • The national emblem of Australia is a kangaroo and an emu.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another
Example sentence • Riding a tandem bicycle requires coordination and teamwork.
6 2 verb v verb
• enter or assume a certain state or condition
Example sentence • I want to become a doctor when I grow up.
7 2 noun n noun
• the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
Example sentence • She fought for freedom and equality for all people.
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
noun
• the state of being welcome
Example sentence • The warm welcome made me feel at home.
14 6 noun
• small maple of northwestern North America having prostrate stems that root freely and form dense thickets
22 9 noun n noun
• pink clusters of densely packed flowers on prostrate stems resemble upturned pads of cats' feet; grow in coniferous forests of western North America
Example sentence • The calyptridium umbellatum belongs to the family Montiaceae.
18 8 noun n noun
• European thistle with rather large heads and prickly leaves; extensively naturalized as a weed in the United States
20 8 noun n noun
• stiff shrub having oblong entire leaves and dense cymes of yellow flowers
18 8 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• slender erect perennial of eastern North America having tuberous roots and pink-tinged white flowers; resembles meadow rue
13 6 noun n noun
• Japanese lily with golden rays
Example sentence • The lilium auratum is also known as the golden rayed lily.
20 8 noun n noun
• large erect shrub of Colombia having large odd-pinnate leaves with large leaflets and axillary racemes of fragrant yellow flowers
14 6 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• shrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia having large red many-seeded fruit
Example sentence • The punica granatum is a fruit commonly referred to as pomegranate.
18 5 noun
• pink clusters of densely packed flowers on prostrate stems resemble upturned pads of cats' feet; grow in coniferous forests of western North America
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a ghostly appearing figure
adjective satellite
• something apparently sensed but having no physical reality
Example sentence • The phantom of the opera haunted the old theater.
6 1 noun n noun
• the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
Example sentence • He loved the rhythm of the drums in the parade.
5 2 noun n noun
• an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
Example sentence • The scientist recorded the soil temperature as the first datum .
7 3 noun n noun
• a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
Example sentence • Please inform the publisher if you discover any erratum in this edition.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
Example sentence • The soda can is made of aluminum .
22 7 noun n noun
• orchid with broad ovate leaves and long-bracted green very irregular flowers
18 8 noun
• tropical Old World fern having glossy fronds suggestive of holly; sometimes placed in genus Polystichum
7 3 noun n noun
• propriety in manners and conduct
Example sentence • The teacher reminded the students to maintain decorum during the assembly.
7 2 noun n noun
• the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Example sentence • He suffered a ruptured eardrum after the loud explosion.
5 2 noun n noun
• a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
Example sentence • I posted a question on the forum , hoping someone could help me.
7 2 noun n noun
• the pivot about which a lever turns
Example sentence • The fulcrum is a pivot point on which a lever turns.
7 2 noun n noun
• an aggressive and violent young criminal
Example sentence • The police arrested a notorious hoodlum last night.
8 3 noun n noun
• narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
Example sentence • He took laudanum to relieve his pain.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
Example sentence • The hospital hired a locum to cover for the absent doctor.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
Example sentence • He ordered a magnum of champagne to celebrate his promotion.
10 4 noun n noun
• a written proposal or reminder
Example sentence • I received a memorandum from my boss regarding the new company policies.
8 3 noun n noun
• an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The pendulum swung back and forth in a hypnotic rhythm.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
Example sentence • She wore a stunning platinum necklace to the gala.
6 2 noun n noun
• a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
Example sentence • A quorum of at least half the members is required for a valid vote.
7 2 noun n noun
• the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
Example sentence • He suffered a fracture in his sternum after the accident.
9 3 noun n noun
• any of various small sugary candies
Example sentence • She was humming a sugarplum while baking cookies.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
Example sentence • She sprinkled talcum powder on her hands before putting on gloves.
6 2 noun n noun
• the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
Example sentence • His monthly income is $5000.
7 2 noun n noun
• a domain in which something is dominant
Example sentence • The castle stood proudly in the heart of the kingdom .
10 4 noun n Example sentence • The construction of the Great Wall of China took over a millennium to complete.
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