vortex 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly
• a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
cortex 6 2 noun n noun • the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
• the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
• the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus
complex 7 2 adjective adj adjective • complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
noun • a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
• a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
• (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior
• a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
adjective satellite • difficult to analyze or understand
index 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
• a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
• a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
• an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
• the finger next to the thumb
verb • list in an index
• provide with an index
• adjust through indexation
reflex 6 2 noun n noun • an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
adjective satellite • without volition or conscious control
culex 5 2 noun n noun • type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
ibex 4 2 noun n noun • wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns
spinifex 8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun • An Australian coastal grass, in genus Spinifex
• A coastal grass, either in genera Trioidia or Spinifex.
silex 5 2 noun n noun • a vacuum coffee maker
• a pure form of finely ground silica
projects 8 2 noun n noun • any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
• a planned undertaking
verb • communicate vividly
• extend out or project in space
• transfer (ideas or principles) from one domain into another
• project on a screen
• cause to be heard
• draw a projection of
• make or work out a plan for; devise
• present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
• put or send forth
• throw, send, or cast forward
• regard as objective
prospects 9 2 noun n noun • the possibility of future success
• belief about (or mental picture of) the future
• someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
• the visual percept of a region
• a prediction of the course of a disease
verb • search for something desirable
• explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
rejects 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
verb • not accept something given or offered
• not accept as true
• deem wrong or inappropriate
• reject with contempt
• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ
• refuse entrance or membership
• dismiss from consideration or a contest
adrenal cortex 13 5 noun n noun • the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
association cortex 17 7 noun n noun • cortical areas that are neither motor or sensory but are thought to be involved in higher processing of information
auditory cortex 14 6 noun n noun • the cortical area that receives auditory information from the medial geniculate body
cerebral cortex 14 5 noun n noun • the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
ex 2 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
• a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife
• the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite • out of fashion
frontal cortex 13 4 noun n noun • that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying directly behind the forehead
lens cortex 10 3 noun n noun • the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus
motor cortex 11 4 noun n noun • the cortical area that influences motor movements
occipital cortex 15 6 noun n noun • that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying in the back of the head
prefrontal cortex 16 5 noun n noun • the anterior part of the frontal lobe
renal cortex 11 4 noun n noun • the cortex of the kidney containing the glomeruli and the convoluted tubules
striate cortex 13 5 noun n noun • the part of the occipital cortex that receives the fibers of the optic radiation from the lateral geniculate body and is the primary receptive area for vision
temporal cortex 14 5 noun n noun • that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying inside the temples of the head
visual cortex 12 5 noun n noun • the cortical area that receives information from the lateral geniculate body of the thalamus
rex 3 1 noun n noun • a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
lex 3 1 noun n
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apex 4 2 noun n noun • the highest point (of something)
• the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
codex 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
• an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll)
duplex 6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a house with two units sharing a common wall
• an apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase
adjective satellite • (used technically of a device or process) having two parts
• allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously
verb • change into a duplex
hex 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
kleenex 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief
latex 5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
• a water-base paint that has a latex binder
multiplex 9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun • communicates two or more signals over a common channel
• a movie theater that has several different auditoriums in the same building
adjective satellite • many and varied; having many features or forms
• having many parts or aspects
spandex 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • an elastic synthetic fabric
scolex 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.
neocortex 9 4 noun n noun • the cortical part of the neencephalon
biconvex 8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite • convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
convex 6 2 adjective adj adjective • curving or bulging outward
googolplex 10 3 noun n noun • a cardinal number represented as 1 followed by a googol of zeros (ten raised to the power of a googol)
perspex 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
pontifex 8 3 noun n noun • a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome
pyrex 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
telex 5 2 noun n noun • a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter
verb • communicate by telex
triplex 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite • having three units or components or elements
unisex 6 3 adjective adj adjective satellite • not distinguished on the basis of sex
unsex 5 2 verb v verb • deprive of sex or sexual powers
• remove the qualities typical of one's sex
• make infertile
vertex 6 2 noun n noun • the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
• the highest point (of something)
vex 3 1 verb v verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
• change the arrangement or position of
• subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
• be a mystery or bewildering to
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