11 5 noun n noun
• sometimes placed in subfamily Convallariaceae
Example sentence • The leaves of polygonatum are alternate and usually arise from the stem in an arching manner.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The document contained a testatum that confirmed the execution of the agreement.
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.
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.
15 7 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The allium carinatum produces lovely purple flowers.
20 8 noun n noun
• type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning
14 7 noun n noun
• Australian plant widely cultivated for its beautiful silvery-white blooms with bright yellow centers on long winged stems
Example sentence • The ammobium alatum flower is often used in dried flower arrangements.
13 6 noun n noun
• common European arum with lanceolate spathe and short purple spadix; emerges in early spring; source of a starch called arum
16 6 noun n noun
• plant bearing very small and very hot oblong red fruits; includes wild forms native to tropical America; thought to be ancestral to the sweet pepper and many hot peppers
23 10 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• clusters of several short stems each having 2 broad leaves and 2-4 drooping brownish to greenish flowers with pouches mottled with purple; British Columbia to central California and northern Colorado
18 8 noun n noun
• European perennial St John's wort; Ireland and France to western Siberia
8 3 noun n noun
• an impelling force or strength
Example sentence • The team's win gave them the momentum they needed to advance in the tournament.
20 8 noun n noun
• much-branched subshrub with silvery leaves and small white flowers of Texas and northern Mexico; cultivated as a source of rubber
17 7 noun n noun
• tall tufted perennial tropical American grass naturalized as pasture and forage grass in southern United States
21 9 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• North American perennial herb with smooth foliage and drooping tubular greenish flowers
22 9 noun n noun
• aromatic shrub of arid regions of western North America having hoary leaves
22 8 noun
• low mat-forming grass of southern United States and tropical America; grown as a lawn grass
7 2 noun n noun
• a display of bad temper
Example sentence • He threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• made according to the specifications of an individual
noun
• accepted or habitual practice
Example sentence • She wore a traditional custom on her wedding day.
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 .
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.
20 8 noun n noun
• found off the West Indies and Florida
Example sentence • The haemulon aurolineatum is commonly known as the Tomtate.
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.
18 8 noun n
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.
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