8 2 noun n noun
• necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
Example sentence • The doctor had to amputate his leg due to severe gangrene .
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
Example sentence • Exposure to chlorine gas can cause respiratory problems.
9 2 noun n noun
• a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
Example sentence • I always wear sunscreen when I go to the beach.
8 2 noun n noun
• an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
Example sentence • He was given a dose of morphine to ease his pain.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• completely free from dirt or contamination
Example sentence • The beach was pristine with its clear blue waters and white sandy shores.
15 5 noun n noun
• an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
Example sentence • The illegal production and distribution of methamphetamine is a significant problem in many countries.
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I planted a nerine bulb in my garden.
10 3 noun n noun
• Russian film maker who pioneered the use of montage and is considered among the most influential film makers in the history of motion pictures (1898-1948)
7 2 noun n noun
• a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
Example sentence • Exposure to benzene in high amounts can be harmful to health.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
Example sentence • He spilled benzine all over the floor.
14 6 noun n noun
• any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
Example sentence • Long-term use of benzodiazepines can lead to dependence and addiction.
6 2 noun n noun
• an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein
Example sentence • You can find lysine in various food sources, such as meat, poultry, and fish.
10 4 noun n noun
• calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed nifedipine to control the patient's angina.
13 5 noun n noun
• a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Example sentence • Low levels of acetylcholine can lead to memory loss and cognitive decline.
10 3 noun n noun
• an analgesic drug derived from the saffron plant and used to treat gout
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed colchicine to reduce inflammation in my joints.
11 4 noun n noun
• a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood
Example sentence • High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) can increase the risk of heart disease.
7 2 noun n noun
• a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
Example sentence • The dentine is the hard, dense, calcified tissue that forms the bulk of a tooth.
7 2 noun n noun
• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
verb
• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
Example sentence • I need to repair my washing machine .
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
adjective satellite
• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
verb
• mean or intend to express or convey
Example sentence • What is the mean of these numbers?
4 1 verb v noun
• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
verb
• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • I have been waiting for you all day.
4 1 verb v noun
• the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
verb
• perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Example sentence • I have seen that movie before.
4 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles
noun
• money extracted as a penalty
adverb
• an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
adjective satellite
• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
verb
• record a fine as a penalty in a police record
Example sentence • He had to pay a $100 fine for speeding.
9 2 noun n noun
• United States conductor and composer (1918-1990)
12 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color
Example sentence • The cold gangrene infection had spread to his entire foot.
11 3 noun n noun
• (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color
Example sentence • The most common cause of dry gangrene is atherosclerosis, which leads to reduced blood flow.
6 2 noun n noun
• Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
11 2 noun n noun
• (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
Example sentence • Immediate surgical intervention is required to treat gas gangrene .
8 3 noun n noun
• a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
Example sentence • I need to fill up the car with gasoline before we leave.
8 3 noun n noun
• a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
Example sentence • I bought a fashion magazine to keep up with the latest trends.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to the sea
noun
• a member of the United States Marine Corps
adjective satellite
• native to or inhabiting the sea
Example sentence • The marine biologist studied the behavior of dolphins.
7 2 noun n noun
• an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
adjective satellite
• found in the ordinary course of events
Example sentence • I have a daily morning routine of drinking coffee and reading the news.
9 3 noun n noun
• a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
adjective satellite
• beneath the surface of the sea
verb
• move forward or under in a sliding motion
Example sentence • The submarine dived deep into the ocean.
7 2 Example sentence • She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
5 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
noun
• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
adverb
• completely; used as intensifiers
adjective satellite
• free of restrictions or qualifications
verb
• make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
Example sentence • I just got a clean bill of health from the doctor.
5 1 noun n noun
• the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
verb
• promote to a queen, as of a pawn in chess
Example sentence • The queen waved to the cheering crowd.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the place where some action occurs
Example sentence • The crime scene was full of evidence.
6 2 noun n noun
• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Example sentence • The car's engine started smoking.
7 3 verb v verb
• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • Just imagine how different the world could be.
8 3 noun n noun
• the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
verb
• treat medicinally, treat with medicine
Example sentence • I forgot to take my medicine this morning.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
verb
• get from the earth by excavation
Example sentence • The coal mine was closed due to safety concerns.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• fermented juice (of grapes especially)
Example sentence • I love to enjoy a glass of red wine with my steak.
8 3 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• any of a group of crystalline silicate mineral common in igneous and metamorphic rocks
Example sentence • The pyroxene crystals in this rock are well-preserved.
5 2 noun n noun
• a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Example sentence • She added an amine to the reaction mixture to act as a catalyst.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Example sentence • Long-term use of amphetamines can lead to dependence and addiction.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a transparent variety of beryl that is blue green in color
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful aquamarine necklace to the party.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works
noun
• a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks
Example sentence • He plans to become a benedictine and live a life of devotion and prayer.
7 2 noun n noun
• the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
Example sentence • French cuisine is known for its use of rich flavors and delicate techniques.
8 3 noun n noun
• a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
Example sentence • Certain activities, such as eating chocolate or exercising, can increase dopamine levels.
10 3 noun n noun
• closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill
verb
• kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine
Example sentence • The guillotine was an execution device used during the French Revolution.
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