5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
Example sentence • The culex tritaeniorhynchus is a vector for Japanese encephalitis.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
noun
• a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
adjective satellite
• difficult to analyze or understand
Example sentence • She has a complex personality that is difficult to understand.
5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Pulicidae
Example sentence • The pulex is a small parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the shape of something rotating rapidly
Example sentence • The storm created a powerful vortex that sucked in everything around it.
2 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
Example sentence • My ex called me yesterday.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• curving or bulging outward
Example sentence • He placed the convex side of the lens against his eye.
7 2 verb v verb
• be a mystery or bewildering to
Example sentence • The math problem perplexed me for hours.
3 1 noun n noun
• a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
3 1 noun n
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Example sentence • In legal parlance, a lex is a specific law or statute.
4 2 noun n noun
• the highest point (of something)
Example sentence • The eagle soared to the apex of the mountain.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
Example sentence • The ancient codex contains the secrets of a long-lost civilization.
6 2 noun n noun
• the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
Example sentence • The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions.
4 1 verb v Example sentence • He likes to flex his muscles at the gym.
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • He cast a hex on his enemy.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • I need to look up that word in the index of the dictionary.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
Example sentence • She wore a latex costume to the Halloween party.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an elastic synthetic fabric
Example sentence • She wore a pink spandex bodysuit for her dance performance.
6 2 noun n noun
• The structure at the front end of a tapeworm which, in the adult, has suckers and hooks by which it attaches itself to a host.
Example sentence • The scolex is the anterior end of a tapeworm, usually having suckers or hooks for attaching to the host's intestinal wall.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• communicates two or more signals over a common channel
adjective satellite
• many and varied; having many features or forms
Example sentence • The movie theater has several screens, making it a multiplex .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
Example sentence • She used perspex to create a see-through display case.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a borosilicate glass with a low coefficient of expansion; used for heat-resistant glassware in cooking and chemistry
Example sentence • She baked the cake in a pyrex dish.
5 2 noun n noun
• a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter
Example sentence • The telex machine was widely used for international communication before the popularity of email.
5 2 verb v verb
• deprive of sex or sexual powers
Example sentence • The witch's curse unsexed the knight, making him lose all desire for physical intimacy.
6 2 noun n noun
• the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
Example sentence • The vertex of the triangle is located at the intersection of its three sides.
3 1 verb v verb
• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example sentence • The malfunctioning printer continues to vex the office.
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The new apartment building is equipped with diplex satellite connections.
4 1 noun n noun
• either of two large muscles of the chest
Example sentence • He flexed his pecs to show off his muscular physique.
5 1 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She bought a new pair of specs to replace her old glasses.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various platforms built into a vessel
verb
• be beautiful to look at
Example sentence • The cruise ship had multiple decks for passengers to enjoy.
9 4 noun n noun
• the cortical part of the neencephalon
Example sentence • The neocortex is the outer layer of the cerebrum.
8 3 noun n noun
• a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome
Example sentence • The pontifex consecrated the new bishop during the ceremony.
6 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not distinguished on the basis of sex
Example sentence • The store offers a range of unisex clothing.
6 2 noun n noun
• (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
Example sentence • The auspex predicted that the harvest would be bountiful.
5 2 noun n noun
• large genus of plants found in damp woodlands and bogs and ditches or at water margins: sedges
6 2 noun n noun
• persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
Example sentence • The caudex of this plant is used for propagation.
5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Cimicidae: bedbugs
Example sentence • The cimex can be found in mattresses, carpets, and upholstery.
5 2 verb v Example sentence • The veterinarian will desex my cat tomorrow.
4 2 noun n noun
• a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
Example sentence • The leaves of ilex plants are often glossy and have serrated edges.
7 2 noun n noun
• portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church
Example sentence • The narthex of the church is a spacious entryway where worshippers can gather.
6 2 noun n noun
• the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
Example sentence • The pollex is the first digit of the human hand.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • Archaeologists discovered fragments of silex at the ancient site.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• An order or factor of ten.
5 2 verb, noun v, n
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8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I am considering buying a fourplex as an investment property.
3 1 noun n
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Example sentence • I bought a pack of kex from the bakery.
5 2 noun n noun
• The pesticide and fire retardant perchloropentacyclodecane, which is a persistent organic pollutant.
Example sentence • The usage of mirex as a flame retardant has been banned in many countries.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Any of the genus Murex of marine gastropods.
Example sentence • The murex is a type of predatory sea snail that has a brightly colored shell.
4 1 noun n
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Example sentence • We stayed at a hotel that had a fitness plex with a gym and swimming pool.
4 1 noun
• (college slang) A president, especially of a university.
8 2 noun n noun
• A building divided into four separate residences or commercial premises
Example sentence • The quadplex is a type of residential building that consists of four separate housing units.
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