11 3 noun
n
noun
• any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
Example sentence • The enzyme alkaline phosphatase is commonly used in laboratory experiments.
9 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • Inhibitors of aromatase are used in the treatment of hormone-responsive breast cancer.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• A dish made from small pieces of meat or fish grilled on a skewer and served with a spicy peanut sauce, originating from Indonesia and Malaysia.
Example sentence • I ordered some chicken satays for dinner.
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.
9 3
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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
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 amylases that help in the digestion of carbohydrates.
9 4 noun
n
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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.
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.
6 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adjective satellite
• keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
Example sentence • The house was ablaze with lights and decorations.
5 2 verb
v
Example sentence • Her performance on stage truly amazed the audience.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a strong flame that burns brightly
verb
• shine brightly and intensively
Example sentence • We could see a distant blaze on the horizon.
11 2 noun
n
noun
• a phrase that has become a catchword
Example sentence • He coined the catchphrase "Just do it" for his advertising campaign.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
verb
• cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
Example sentence • The fidget spinner craze took over schools across the country.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
verb
• to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
Example sentence • After the accident, she was in a daze and couldn't remember what happened.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
Example sentence • The baker applied a shiny glaze to the cake.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• feed as in a meadow or pasture
Example sentence • The cow enjoyed a peaceful graze in the lush meadow.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• United States lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of United States films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954)
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
verb
• become hazy, dull, or cloudy
Example sentence • The city was engulfed in a thick haze of smoke from the forest fire.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
Example sentence • Farmers grow maize for animal feed.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• egg yolks and oil and vinegar
Example sentence • I always put mayonnaise on my sandwiches.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• United States baseball player (born in 1931)
4 1 noun
n
noun
• complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
Example sentence • We got lost in the maze and couldn't find our way out.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• make powerless and unable to function
Example sentence • Fear can paralyze a person's ability to make decisions.
4 1 verb
v
verb
• tear down so as to make flat with the ground
Example sentence • The old building was razed to make way for a new shopping center.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• express the same message in different words
Example sentence • Can you please rephrase that question?
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
adverb
• with one side forward or to the front
adjective satellite
• (of movement) at an angle
Example sentence • His hat was sitting sideways on his head.
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