10 4 noun
n
noun
• the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field
Example sentence • The metal exhibited hysteresis as its magnetic field strength decreased.
4 1 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
noun
• Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
adverb
• To the degree or extent indicated.
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
interjection
• Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.
Example sentence • I need to return this borrowed pencil to her.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (such as the addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution)
Example sentence • The occurrence of cenogenesis often results in the development of unique traits.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
Example sentence • The genesis of her career as a singer began in high school.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Example sentence • His nemesis from high school became his business partner.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
Example sentence • My thesis focuses on the impact of social media on mental health.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
4 1 verb, adverb, noun
v, adv, n
noun
• a form of address for an unmarried woman
verb
• fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
Example sentence • I sent her a text but I never got a response, so I guess it was a miss .
12 5 noun
n
noun
• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
Example sentence • The scientist conducted several experiments to prove his hypothesis .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Example sentence • The athlete uses a prosthesis to enhance his performance.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
Example sentence • The synthesis of two chemicals can produce a new compound.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
Example sentence • There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of telekinesis .
8 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
Example sentence • The data analysis revealed interesting patterns.
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
9 4 noun
n
noun
• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • The iris is the national flower of France.
5 2
noun
• United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
6 2 noun
n
noun
• United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
3 1 noun
n
noun
• a female person who has the same parents as another person
Example sentence • I'm going to grab lunch with my sis .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
Example sentence • I enjoy playing tennis with my friends on the weekends.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
Example sentence • I have a meeting for my business tomorrow.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
Example sentence • She always radiates happiness wherever she goes.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being just or fair
Example sentence • The judge delivered a verdict in the name of justice .
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an announcement containing information about an event
verb
• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Example sentence • I received a notice from the bank about my overdue payment.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a customary way of operation or behavior
verb
• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Example sentence • She is dedicated to her piano practice .
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• work done by one person or group that benefits another
verb
• be used by; as of a utility
Example sentence • The customer service at this hotel is top-notch.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• someone who sees an event and reports what happened
Example sentence • The witness identified the suspect in the lineup.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a wooded region in northeastern Virginia near Spotsylvania where bloody but inconclusive battles were fought in the American Civil War
Example sentence • They spent a week exploring the wilderness in the national park.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
Example sentence • The doctor recommended amniocentesis to determine if there were any chromosomal abnormalities.
10 4 noun
n
Example sentence • Love is the antithesis of hate.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
Example sentence • The doctor performed a centesis to drain fluid from the patient's knee.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water; limited to certain bacteria and fungi
Example sentence • Deep-sea ecosystems rely on chemosynthesis as a primary source of energy.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
Example sentence • Excessive diaphoresis can be a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• increased secretion of urine; if not due to increased liquid intake or to the action of a diuretic drug it can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus
Example sentence • The patient experienced excessive diuresis after receiving the diuretic medication.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode
Example sentence • The gel used in gel electrophoresis is made of agarose or polyacrylamide.
6 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Example sentence • The patient experienced sudden emesis after eating spoiled food.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
Example sentence • The scholar wrote an insightful exegesis of the ancient text.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues
Example sentence • Some people with excessive sweating find that iontophoresis can help reduce their symptoms.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation
Example sentence • Swimming is an example of animal movement known as aquatic kinesis .
13 5 noun
n
noun
• differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)
Example sentence • The study of morphogenesis is a key area of research in developmental biology.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• an event capable of causing a mutation
Example sentence • The mutagenesis process can generate mutations in an organism's DNA.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
Example sentence • The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis .
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a slight or partial paralysis
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with facial paresis , resulting in a drooping of the mouth.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• human conception without fertilization by a man
Example sentence • Some species of insects, such as aphids, are capable of parthenogenesis .
14 5 noun
n
noun
• synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
Example sentence • Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through the process of photosynthesis .
12 5 noun
n
noun
• physiological state in which a woman exhibits symptoms of pregnancy but is not pregnant
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with pseudocyesis after ruling out any other possible causes for her symptoms.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
Example sentence • The existence of psychokinesis is debated among scientists.
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