8 3 verb
v
verb
• make powerless and unable to function
Example sentence • Fear can paralyze a person's ability to make decisions.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar
Example sentence • Saliva contains amylase , which begins the digestion of starches in the mouth.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water
Example sentence • The catalase activity in the liver is responsible for breaking down toxins.
11 4 verb
v
verb
• make national in character or scope
Example sentence • The government plans to nationalise the healthcare system.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a substrate.
Example sentence • The hydrolase activity of the protein was significantly increased in the presence of a cofactor.
9 4 verb
v
verb
• identify the location or place of
Example sentence • The company localizes their products to suit the preferences of each region.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrain
Example sentence • The children enjoyed singing roundelays during the school assembly.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• A medieval poetic form consisting of two or more three line units in each stanza, in the form aabaab... and continuing on in that pattern.
Example sentence • He composed several virelays during his career as a poet.
11 5 verb
v
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Example sentence • The veterinarian devocalizes the dog to reduce its loud barking.
11 5 verb
v
verb
• unite on a federal basis or band together as a league
Example sentence • The government federalizes the education system in order to ensure equal opportunities for all students.
6 2 adverb
adv
adverb
• at all times; all the time and on every occasion
Example sentence • She always arrives on time for class.
4 1 adverb, noun
adv, n
noun
• the time during which someone's life continues
Example sentence • The summer days are always longer.
14 6 adjective
adj
noun
• coextensive with the family Auriculariaceae; sometimes included in the order Tremellales
13 4 noun
n
noun
• fossil gymnospermous plants of the Carboniferous
12 4 noun
n
noun
• an order of monocotyledonous herbs
10 3 noun
n
noun
• plants having umbels or corymbs of uniovulate flowers; includes the Umbelliferae (chiefly herbs) and Cornaceae (chiefly trees or shrubs)
5 2 noun
n
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13 6
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Example sentence • She emotionalises every situation, making it difficult for others to remain objective.
12 6 verb
v
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9 3 verb
v
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Example sentence • The king sought to feudalise the newly conquered lands.
10 5 verb
v
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Example sentence • She labialises the pronunciation of the word to make it easier to understand.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• the amount a salary is increased
verb
• raise the level or amount of something
Example sentence • She decided to raise her hand and ask a question.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
Example sentence • There are several ways to approach this problem.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • The candles were placed on the bases of the cake.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• Matter in a state intermediate between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid) (or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly.
verb
• To kill with poisonous gas.
Example sentence • The gases released from the volcano were toxic.
7 3 adverb
adv
adverb
• used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
Example sentence • I'm not sure what she said, but anyways , we'll figure it out.
5 2 verb
v
verb
• remove from memory or existence
Example sentence • I need to erase this pencil mark from my paper.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• look at with fixed eyes
Example sentence • Her gaze met mine across the crowded room.
8 3 adverb
adv
noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any distinct time period in a sequence of events
verb
• arrange in phases or stages
Example sentence • She is going through a rebellious phase .
6 1 noun
n
noun
• an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
verb
• put into words or an expression
Example sentence • He couldn't understand the meaning of the phrase .
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an expression of approval and commendation
Example sentence • She received a lot of praise for her excellent performance in the play.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
Example sentence • She stays at home during the weekends.
8 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • Scientists study anatases to understand their unique properties.
9 4 noun
n
No meanings yet for this word...
11 4
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Example sentence • The process of diplophases involves the duplication of genetic material.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin
Example sentence • Excessive production of elastases can cause tissue damage.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
Example sentence • Miners are extracting idocrases from the nearby quarry.
8 4
noun
• any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation
Example sentence • Cytochrome oxidases are a type of oxidase that contain heme groups.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose
Example sentence • Many plants produce sucrases to help them digest sugars in their environment.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• order of mostly saprophytic fungi having cup-shaped ascocarps
11 5 noun
n
noun
• collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth
Example sentence • The patient's X-ray showed multiple atelectases in the lungs.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a collection of maps in book form
Example sentence • I need to buy some atlases for my geography class.
12 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The activity of dipeptidases is crucial for the breakdown of proteins in the digestive system.
10 5 noun
n
noun
• an enzyme that catalyzes its substrate to an isomeric form
Example sentence • The activity of isomerases is important in various biochemical pathways.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic
Example sentence • The production of penicillinases has increased in recent years.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed streptokinases to dissolve the blood clot.
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