7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• change toward something smaller or lower
Example sentence • The decline in sales has affected the company's profits.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful necklace with a pendant made of tourmaline .
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 trademarked brand of petroleum jelly
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
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7 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective satellite
• having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful opaline necklace to the party.
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 .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
Example sentence • Many fruits, such as bananas, naturally produce ethylene gas.
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.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
Example sentence • The acetylene torch emits a hot flame for cutting and soldering.
12 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
Example sentence • The polyethylene coating on the wire provides insulation.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material
Example sentence • The water bottle is made from polypropylene , which is known for its durability.
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 .
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches
Example sentence • It is common for healthcare providers to prescribe clonidine to manage withdrawal symptoms in individuals going through opioid detoxification.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (of conflict) within a group or organization
Example sentence • The company is facing internecine conflicts between different departments.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a variety of mandarin orange, known in Telugu and Portugal as kamala kaya and in Australia as a mandarin
adjective satellite
• of a strong reddish orange color
Example sentence • I bought a bag of tangerines from the grocery store.
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?
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
Example sentence • He refused to eat the food because he believed it was unclean .
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.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides
Example sentence • She played the tambourine in the band.
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.
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 .
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• first or lowest balcony
Example sentence • The mezzanine level of the theater offers a great view of the stage.
6 2 adjective
adj
noun
• a town in northwest Illinois on the Mississippi River
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of thymine and deoxyribose
Example sentence • The DNA in our cells contains thymidine as a building block.
7 2
Example sentence • She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
5 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• concerned with or supporting or in conformity with the political principles of the Green Party
noun
• green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
adjective satellite
• of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
Example sentence • She wore a green dress to the party.
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.
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.
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 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• of or relating to ancient Philistia or its culture or its people
noun
• a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC
adjective satellite
• smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values
Example sentence • He was often referred to as a philistine due to his lack of appreciation for art and culture.
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.
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 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.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Byzantium or of the Byzantine Empire
adjective satellite
• highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
Example sentence • The byzantine architecture of the cathedral mesmerized the tourists.
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, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• (of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year
noun
• a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
Example sentence • I love the fresh scent of evergreens during the holiday season.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a condition promoting sanitary practices
Example sentence • Personal hygiene is important for overall health.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
adjective satellite
• containing little excess
verb
• to incline or bend from a vertical position
Example sentence • He had a lean physique due to his strict exercise routine.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
Example sentence • I use soybean oil for cooking.
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