4 1 noun
n
noun
• a small replica of a person; used as a toy
Example sentence • She received a porcelain doll as a birthday present.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve
verb
• descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The fall of the leaves signaled the change of season.
3 1 noun
n
noun
• (Roman mythology) ancient Roman god; personification of the sun; counterpart of Greek Helios
Example sentence • The sol is the basic unit of currency in Peru.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
Example sentence • The snowfall last night was so heavy that it covered the entire city.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
Example sentence • She poured herself a glass of alcohol .
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• power to direct or determine
verb
• exercise authoritative control or power over
Example sentence • The teacher had to keep control over the unruly students.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
Example sentence • The company installed a firewall to protect its network from external threats.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
Example sentence • I accidentally spilled phenol on my skin and it caused a burning sensation.
4 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• one who is away or absent without leave
adjective satellite
• absent without permission
3 2 noun
n
noun
• a pass between mountain peaks; geomorphological term for the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks
3 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913
Example sentence • The dol of ice cream melted quickly in the sun.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
verb
• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Example sentence • The police car went on patrol around the city.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)
verb
• provide with sufficient funds; finance
Example sentence • He used his bankroll to invest in real estate.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
verb
• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
Example sentence • The group formed a secret cabal to overthrow the government.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
verb
• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Example sentence • His arrogance and insults galled me.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • He hired a professional to install the new air conditioning system.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
Example sentence • We need to follow the protocol in case of a fire drill.
6 2
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Example sentence • She used her dog as a consol when she was feeling sad.
3 1 adjective
adj
adjective
• (quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
adverb
• to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
adjective satellite
• completely given to or absorbed by
Example sentence • He ate all the cookies.
3 1 noun
n
noun
• the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Example sentence • She stirred the mol slowly into the mixture.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• The biological control of pests by the use of organisms that are natural predators, parasites, or pathogens
verb
• To exercise such control
Example sentence • The use of biocontrol agents has been successful in reducing the damage caused by invasive species.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• the girlfriend of a gangster
Example sentence • She had a pet moll in her fish tank.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
Example sentence • My doctor prescribed allopurinol to help lower my uric acid levels.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
Example sentence • The doctor recommended taking 50mg of atenolol daily.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Example sentence • Excessive cortisol production can lead to symptoms such as weight gain and high blood pressure.
5 2 verb
v
verb
• register formally as a participant or member
Example sentence • Students must enrol in their selected courses before the semester begins.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• nonsensical talk or writing
Example sentence • The play was filled with folderol and over-the-top theatrics.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
Example sentence • The production of biodiesel involves using glycerol as a byproduct.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed haloperidol to manage the patient's delusions.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed mannitol to treat the patient's kidney problems.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion
Example sentence • I can feel the menthol cooling my skin after applying the soothing lotion.
3 1 noun
n
noun
• a person active in party politics
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina pectoris and essential tremor
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed propranolol to manage the patient's migraines.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
Example sentence • Many skincare products contain tocopherol as an ingredient due to its antioxidant properties.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• A sugar alcohol (2R,3S,4S,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol used as an artificial sweetener
Example sentence • Some people experience digestive issues after consuming sorbitol .
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
verb
• lengthen and slow down or draw out
Example sentence • He spoke with a slow Southern drawl .
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
verb
• assign a specified (usually proper) name to
Example sentence • I received a phone call from my friend.
9 3 verb
v
noun
• the yowling sound made by a cat in heat
verb
• utter shrieks, as of cats
Example sentence • The stray cats caterwaul outside my window every night.
5 1 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
adjective
• including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
noun
• all of something including all its component elements or parts
adverb
• to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Example sentence • I ate the whole cake by myself.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
Example sentence • High levels of cholesterol can be a risk factor for heart disease.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline
Example sentence • Many hand sanitizers contain ethanol as the active ingredient.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a handheld collapsible source of shade
Example sentence • She carried a colorful parasol to protect herself from the sun.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• an oily colorless liquid obtained by the condensation of two molecules of acetaldehyde; contains an alcohol group (-OH) and an aldehyde group (-CHO)
Example sentence • The aldol reaction is an important carbon-carbon bond forming reaction in organic chemistry.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
Example sentence • The smell of benzol is strong and sweet.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a soil that develops in temperate to cold moist climates under coniferous or heath vegetation; an organic mat over a grey leached layer
Example sentence • The formation of podsol involves leaching and accumulation of minerals in different soil layers.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a soil that develops in temperate to cold moist climates under coniferous or heath vegetation; an organic mat over a grey leached layer
Example sentence • The acidification caused by podzols can impact plant growth.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a white powder with a pleasant taste and odor; used to absorb light in sun tan lotions or as a preservative or an antiseptic or a coating for pills in which the medicine is intended for enteric release
Example sentence • I bought a bottle of salol from the pharmacy.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a colorless crystalline solid used in perfume or preserving biological specimens or in embalming or medically as a fungicide or antiseptic
Example sentence • The antiseptic properties of thymol make it useful in mouthwash and toothpaste.
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