8 2 noun
n
noun
• an automaton that resembles a human being
Example sentence • The science fiction novel is set in a world where androids serve as household helpers.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
Example sentence • He was accused of using steroids to enhance his performance.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a person afflicted with paranoia
adjective satellite
• suffering from paranoia
Example sentence • The article suggested that paranoids often have a fear of being watched or followed.
7 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • He placed the books endways on the shelf.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a basin for washing genitals and anal area
Example sentence • Many modern bathrooms in Europe are equipped with bidets .
8 2 noun
n
Example sentence • I love eating dolmades with yogurt sauce.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the principal dish of a meal
Example sentence • The restaurant offers a wide variety of entrees for dinner.
8 2
Example sentence • The horse performed beautiful gambades during the show.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
Example sentence • Sunlight streamed in through the open hatchways of the abandoned ship.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk
Example sentence • I ordered two lattes for breakfast.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• A flat stone with a slightly concave surface, used with another stone (a mano) for grinding maize or other grains.
Example sentence • The metates were used by ancient civilizations to grind grains.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• The leaves of a prickly pear cactus, as used in Mexican cooking.
Example sentence • I love cooking nopales with scrambled eggs for breakfast.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
Example sentence • Many people enjoy watching ospreys as they dive into the water to catch their prey.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • He purveys various imported goods in his store.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• To weigh again; to weigh something that has already been weighed.
Example sentence • He reweighs all the ingredients before adding them to the recipe.
6 1 verb
v
adjective satellite
• fried quickly in a little fat
verb
• fry briefly over high heat
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men
Example sentence • The street vendors were selling colorful serapes to tourists.
11 2 noun
n
noun
• A Scottish dance with gliding steps, slower than a reel.
Example sentence • The fiddle is often used to play strathspeys .
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a detailed critical inspection
verb
• consider in a comprehensive way
Example sentence • We conducted surveys to gather feedback from our customers.
6 1
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11 4 verb
v
verb
• transfer from ecclesiastical to civil possession, use, or control
Example sentence • The artist sought to desacralize traditional religious imagery in her paintings.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA
Example sentence • The activity of polymerase is essential for DNA replication.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose
Example sentence • The production of saccharase is essential for the fermentation process.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• any of various enzymes that move a chemical group from one compound to another compound
Example sentence • The transferase activity of the enzyme is essential for the chemical reaction to occur.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts
Example sentence • The director used cutaways to show the characters' reactions during the intense scene.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
Example sentence • He disobeys his parents' rules and gets in trouble.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• something that provides access (to get in or get out)
Example sentence • The entranceways to the building were adorned with beautiful flowers.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a woman who is engaged to be married
Example sentence • Both fiancees were involved in planning the wedding.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• A track along which something is guided, such as a component in a machine, or an automated transit vehicle.
Example sentence • The maglev trains run on elevated guideways .
9 3 adverb
adv
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Example sentence • There aren't many restaurants hereaways .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
Example sentence • The island has many hidden hideaways where you can relax and enjoy the sun.
12 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The activity of hydroxylases is crucial for many important biological processes.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a loose dressing gown for women
Example sentence • Her collection of negligees included ones made of silk and satin.
10 3 verb
v
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Example sentence • Her love for him overweighs all his flaws.
10 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • Me compré unos pantalones nuevos en la tienda.
14 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The activity of phospholipases is crucial for maintaining cell membrane integrity.
10 3 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The system preapplies the settings before initializing the software.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
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Example sentence • He presurveys the market to gather data on consumer preferences.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
Example sentence • He had many proteges who went on to have successful careers.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
Example sentence • The ship's crew discovered several stowaways hidden in the cargo hold.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
Example sentence • I always enjoy the takeaways from this restaurant.
9 3 noun
n
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a navigable body of water
Example sentence • The city is known for its network of beautiful waterways .
8 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The wireways in the building are designed to safely route electrical cables.
6 2
noun
• Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
6 2 noun
n
adjective
• relating to a plant of the family Araceae
noun
• any plant of the family Araceae; have small flowers massed on a spadix surrounded by a large spathe
Example sentence • The greenhouse is filled with various types of aroids .
6 2 verb
v
verb
• stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
Example sentence • She avoids eating gluten because she has a wheat allergy.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm
adjective satellite
• triangular or suggesting a capital delta, with a point at the apex
Example sentence • She lifted weights to strengthen her deltoids .
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
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Example sentence • Surgical removal is often necessary for dermoids .
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