9 3 noun n noun
• amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions
Example sentence • An increase in histamine levels can lead to symptoms such as itching, redness, and swelling.
8 3 noun n noun
• a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins
Example sentence • Some kitchen countertops are made from melamine .
11 4 noun n noun
• an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides
Example sentence • Many people take glucosamine supplements to help manage joint pain and inflammation.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures
Example sentence • My doctor prescribed scopolamine patches to help with my sea sickness.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a homeless girl who roams the streets
Example sentence • She was a charming gamine with short hair and mischievous eyes.
9 3 noun n noun
• antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness
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?
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Example sentence • Exposure to naphthylamine is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.
11 4 noun n noun
• A divalent functional group, >N.N=O.
Example sentence • The consumption of nitrosamines has been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
13 5 noun n noun
• a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed penicillamine to help remove excess copper from the body.
13 5 noun n noun
• An aromatic amine, (C6H5)2NH, used in the manufacture of plastics, dyes, explosives, pesticides, fungicides and pharmaceuticals
Example sentence • The laboratory test requires the use of diphenylamine as a reagent.
13 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The presence of hydroxylamine can be detected through a color change reaction.
13 5 noun n noun
• A folic acid antagonist, used in the prophylactic treatment of malaria
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed pyrimethamine to treat the patient's malaria.
9 3 noun n noun
• first or lowest balcony
Example sentence • The mezzanine level of the theater offers a great view of the stage.
8 3 noun n noun
• a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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7 3 noun n noun
• any organic compound containing two amino groups
Example sentence • We used a diamine in the synthesis of the new drug.
8 3 noun n noun
• an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide
Example sentence • Smoking cigarettes introduces nicotine into the bloodstream.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
Example sentence • The chemical symbol for bromine is Br.
9 3 noun n noun
• the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons
Example sentence • The effects of mescaline can include hallucinations, altered perception of time, and synesthesia.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• a purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with cytosine
Example sentence • The guanine molecule pairs with cytosine in DNA.
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.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs
Example sentence • Mothballs contain naphthalene as the main active ingredient.
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.
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 .
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.
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed dextroamphetamine to treat narcolepsy.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
Example sentence • Fish is a great source of protein .
7 3 noun n noun
• (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA
Example sentence • The structure of adenine includes a purine ring.
8 3 noun n noun
• a small carved or molded figure
Example sentence • I have a collection of porcelain figurines on display in my living room.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; a powerful reducing agent; used chiefly in rocket fuels
Example sentence • The rocket was fueled with a mixture of hydrazine and liquid oxygen.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of conflict) within a group or organization
Example sentence • The company is facing internecine conflicts between different departments.
9 3 noun n noun
• large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
Example sentence • She arrived at the red carpet in a sleek limousine .
11 4 noun n noun
• An antimicrobial medication used to prevent or treat pneumocystosis.
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed pentamidine to treat the patient's pneumonia.
8 2 noun n noun
• a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
Example sentence • I need a cup of coffee to wake me up because of the caffeine .
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
Example sentence • I filled up the lamp with kerosene so we could have some light.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
adjective satellite
• unrestrained by convention or morality
Example sentence • He was known as a notorious libertine , indulging in every vice imaginable.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
verb
• place into enforced isolation, as for medical reasons
Example sentence • The travelers were placed in quarantine upon arriving at the airport.
6 2 verb v verb
• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Example sentence • He demeaned himself by groveling in front of his boss.
9 4 noun n noun
• (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP
Example sentence • Caffeine works by blocking the action of adenosine in the brain.
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.
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