8 3 noun n noun
• a perennial plant that propagates by underground bulbs or tubers or corms
Example sentence • A geophyte is a plant that survives the unfavorable seasons as a tuber or bulb underground.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
verb
• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Example sentence • The two fighters stepped into the ring and began the fight .
5 1 verb v noun
• an instance of visual perception
verb
• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
Example sentence • I sighted a rare bird in the forest.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The heliophyte thrived in the sunny meadow.
7 2 noun n noun
• whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
Example sentence • The termite infestation caused extensive damage to the wooden structure of the house.
12 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• receiving sexual gratification from wearing clothing of the opposite sex
noun
• someone who adopts the dress or manner or sexual role of the opposite sex
Example sentence • He dressed up as a transvestite for Halloween.
6 1 noun n noun
• the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
Example sentence • The height of the mountain was breathtaking.
10 3 noun n interjection
• Said to someone who has just sneezed.
Example sentence • She sneezed and I said 'gesundheit '.
6 2 noun n noun
• a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium
Example sentence • The barite deposits in this region are highly valued.
7 2 noun n noun
• a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst
Example sentence • The mining company excavated tons of bauxite from the ground.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent
Example sentence • The ferrite magnet was strong enough to hold the metal plate.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
Example sentence • She had a gaslight lantern for camping.
6 2 noun n noun
• a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color
Example sentence • The miners discovered a large deposit of pyrite in the cave.
6 2 noun n noun
• naturally occurring crystalline sodium chloride
Example sentence • The halite deposits in that region are enormous.
7 2 noun n noun
• a light soft mineral consisting of hydrated sodium borate in crystalline form; an important source of boron
Example sentence • The largest deposits of kernite can be found in the Mojave Desert in California.
8 2 noun n noun
• an amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to cure kidney disorders
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful necklace made of nephrite .
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The hessite crystals were found in the mines of Dolny Hrb, Slovakia.
7 2 noun n noun
• An amorphous volcanic glass formed by the hydration of obsidian.
Example sentence • Gardeners often use perlite as a soil amendment.
5 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• to a degree (not used with a negative)
Example sentence • She was quite surprised when she won the lottery.
4 1 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
Example sentence • The construction crew will site the new building near the park.
5 1 adjective adj adjective
• being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
noun
• the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
adjective satellite
• free from moral blemish or impurity; unsullied
Example sentence • She wore a white dress to the party.
6 2 noun n adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Semites
noun
• a member of a group of Semitic-speaking peoples of the Middle East and northern Africa
7 2 noun n noun
• clear or deep perception of a situation
Example sentence • Her insight into the issue was impressive.
7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• upright in position or posture
noun
• a vertical structural member as a post or stake
adjective satellite
• in a vertical position; not sloping
Example sentence • He stood upright and tall on the stage.
9 3 noun n noun
• plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances
Example sentence • The autophyte relies on photosynthesis to produce food.
13 4 noun n noun
• plant that reproduces by means of seeds not spores
Example sentence • A pine tree is a spermatophyte that produces seeds.
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The cycadophyte is a type of plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions.
12 4 noun n noun
• Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).
Example sentence • Ringworm is a common dermatophyte infection that can affect both humans and animals.
9 3 noun n noun
• Any organism (generally a bacterium, fungus or alga) that lives inside a plant
Example sentence • The endophyte in this particular plant helps protect it from pests.
10 3 noun n noun
• Any normal macroscopic plant, especially an aquatic one.
Example sentence • The lake is full of macrophytes, providing important food and habitat for fish.
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The oak tree is an example of a phanerophyte .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
verb
• secure a copyright on a written work
Example sentence • They copyrighted the design of the logo.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
Example sentence • There is a finite number of planets in our solar system.
9 2 noun n noun
• providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
Example sentence • Her foresight in investing early in the stock market led to significant financial gains.
8 2 noun n noun
• a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten
Example sentence • The gunfight erupted in the middle of the crowded street.
6 2 verb v verb
• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
Example sentence • He used a lighter to ignite the candle.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not allowing water to pass in or out
Example sentence • The boat is watertight and can withstand rough seas.
15 6 noun n noun
• the female gametophyte produced by the megaspore of a plant that produces both microspore and megaspores
Example sentence • The megagametophyte produces eggs in plants.
11 4 verb v verb
• arrange in alphabetical order
Example sentence • Please alphabetize the books on the shelf.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
Example sentence • The anthracite coal mines in this region have been inactive for decades.
10 3 noun n noun
• a brown or yellow-green olivine found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone
Example sentence • I love the delicate green color of chrysolite gemstones.
9 2 noun n noun
• the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
Example sentence • We gathered around the firelight to roast marshmallows.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form
Example sentence • The hematite found in Mars' soil gives the planet its reddish color.
9 3 noun n noun
• a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful malachite pendant around her neck.
8 3 verb v verb
• ignite anew, as of something burning
Example sentence • After weeks of rain, the sun finally managed to reignite our hope for a dry weekend.
10 4 verb v verb
• To excite to an excessive degree
Example sentence • I try not to overexcite my dog before bedtime.
7 2 noun n noun
• Any salt of sulfurous acid.
Example sentence • Wine can contain sulfites, which may cause allergic reactions in some people.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The syenite samples collected from the quarry were analyzed for their mineral composition.
8 3 noun n noun
• Someone who lives in a city or similar urban area.
Example sentence • She was born and raised in the city and has always been an urbanite .
11 4 noun n noun
• a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful alexandrite necklace to the party.
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