7 3 noun n noun
• any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America
Example sentence • The arbutus is a type of flowering evergreen tree.
6 2 noun n noun
• statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
Example sentence • The name Brutus is derived from the Latin word 'brutus ' meaning 'heavy' or 'dull'.
5 2 noun n
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6 2 noun n noun
• any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
Example sentence • I have a small cactus on my windowsill.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
verb
• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She has a laser-like focus when she is working on her paintings.
6 2 noun n noun
• a genus of haws comprising the harriers
Example sentence • We went to the circus last night and saw a spectacular acrobatic show.
5 2 noun n noun
• native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
Example sentence • The lotus is considered a sacred flower in many cultures.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• on the negative side or lower end of a scale
noun
• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
adjective satellite
• involving disadvantage or harm
Example sentence • The answer to the math problem is ten minus two.
6 2 noun n noun
• the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
Example sentence • She checked her Facebook status every hour.
5 2 noun n noun
• the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
6 2 noun n preposition
• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
7 2 verb v verb
• to consider or examine in speech or writing
Example sentence • Let's discuss the agenda for the meeting.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the nervous system
Example sentence • She felt nervous before her big job interview.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
adjective satellite
• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Example sentence • Einstein is considered a genius in the field of physics.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Example sentence • He has a serious illness and needs to undergo surgery.
5 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Example sentence • He was arrested for selling bogus insurance policies.
6 2 noun n noun
• a periodic count of the population
Example sentence • The government conducts a census every ten years to collect data about the population.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
Example sentence • I love the refreshing taste of citrus in my drink.
6 2 noun n noun
• a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
5 2 noun n noun
• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The ultrasound showed a healthy fetus growing inside the expectant mother.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Example sentence • The doctor performed an ultrasound to check the development of the foetus .
5 2 noun n noun
• a general kind of something
Example sentence • The genus Canis includes species such as wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs.
6 2 noun n noun
• a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Example sentence • I love to dip vegetables in hummus .
5 2 noun n noun
• the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
Example sentence • The locus of the crime scene was marked with yellow tape.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Centaurus
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with lupus .
5 2 noun n noun
• the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
5 2 noun n noun
• protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
Example sentence • She had a runny nose and mucus was dripping from her nostrils.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
Example sentence • I often find myself musing about the future.
5 2 noun n noun
• the means of connection between things linked in series
Example sentence • The nexus of the problem lies in poor communication between departments.
4 2 noun n noun
• a musical work that has been created
Example sentence • Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is considered his greatest opus .
7 2 noun n Example sentence • In many cultures, the phallus is regarded as a sacred symbol of masculine power.
6 2 noun n noun
• someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
Example sentence • He hired a shamus to investigate his wife's disappearance.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • The government has announced a budget surplus for the third consecutive year.
8 2 noun n noun
• a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin
Example sentence • A thrombus is a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel.
6 2 noun n noun
• rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
Example sentence • During times of war and overcrowding, typhus can spread rapidly.
6 2 noun n noun
• either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Example sentence • The walrus sunned itself on the rocky shore.
5 2 verb v noun
• A magician, illusionist, one who practises sleight of hand.
verb
• To play a trick on, to trick (someone); to hoax; to cheat.
Example sentence • He tried to hocus the audience with his magic trick.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• showing careful forethought
noun
• people who are fearful and cautious
Example sentence • She approached the injured dog with cautious steps.
7 2 noun n noun
• navigational instrument for finding directions
verb
• bring about; accomplish
Example sentence • I used a compass to draw a perfect circle.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
adjective satellite
• intentionally conceived
Example sentence • She made a conscious decision to pursue her dreams.
9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• too numerous to be counted
Example sentence • There are countless stars in the night sky.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• tiresomely long; seemingly without end
Example sentence • The road seemed endless as we drove through the desert.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the acquisition of something for payment
verb
• obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
Example sentence • I made a purchase at the grocery store.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Example sentence • The dog displayed a vicious behavior towards the mailman.
8 2 noun n verb
• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Example sentence • The waitress brought us our drinks.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking in usefulness or value
Example sentence • He felt worthless after losing his job.
9 4 noun n noun
• equipment designed to serve a specific function
Example sentence • The laboratory had a complex apparatus for conducting experiments.
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