7 2 noun n noun
• a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
Example sentence • The nurse opened the ampules and prepared the medication.
7 2 noun n noun
• a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children
Example sentence • The teacher used ferules to discipline the students.
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Example sentence • The doctor examined her glandules for any signs of infection.
7 2 noun n noun
• (botany) any appendage to a plant that is shaped like a strap
Example sentence • The ligules of certain grasses help to reduce water loss through transpiration.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The nervules in his hands pulsated nervously.
11 3 verb v verb
• assign a new time and place for an event
Example sentence • She reschedules the meeting for tomorrow.
8 2 noun n noun
• a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)
Example sentence • The fish's swim bladder contains saccules that help it control buoyancy.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The spinules on the caterpillar's body help protect it from predators.
8 2 noun n noun
• a small leafy outgrowth at the base of a leaf or its stalk; usually occurring in pairs and soon shed
Example sentence • The plant has small stipules at the base of its leaves.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The ciliary zonules help hold the lens of the eye in position.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • I need to take two capsules of this medication every day.
8 2 noun n
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10 2 noun n noun
• small granule (of e.g. chrysolite) found in some meteoric rocks
Example sentence • The origin of chondrules is still a topic of debate among scientists.
11 3 noun n noun
• the time of day immediately following sunset
Example sentence • The crepuscules over the ocean were incredibly beautiful.
7 2 noun n noun
• cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn
Example sentence • The cupules on the oak trees are starting to turn brown.
7 2 noun n noun
• Any of the rectangular blocks under the soffit of the cornice of the Greek Doric temple, which are studded with guttae.
Example sentence • The mutules on the cornice added an elegant touch to the building.
7 2 noun n noun
• a minute vein continuous with a capillary
Example sentence • The blood from the capillaries flows into small venules .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a separate part of a whole
verb
• to join or unite the pieces of
Example sentence • She cut the cake into small pieces.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the force of policemen and officers
verb
• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Example sentence • The police arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • The leaves of this plant have petiolules that are shorter than the leaf blade.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Example sentence • She had to pay significant penalties for late payment of her taxes.
5 1 verb v noun
• (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
verb
• put an end to a state or an activity
Example sentence • Please cease talking in the library.
8 2 verb v noun
• a quantity that is added
verb
• become bigger or greater in amount
Example sentence • We need to increase the amount of exercise we do to stay healthy.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• property that is leased or rented out or let
Example sentence • He signed a lease for the apartment.
9 3 noun n noun
• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
Example sentence • The detective was determined to solve the mysteries surrounding the murder case.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Example sentence • The company has strict policies regarding attendance.
7 2 verb v
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9 2 noun n noun
• A stool used for sitting, often taller than a chair and usually having a foot rest, commonly placed in bars and in front of kitchen counters.
Example sentence • The barstools at the pub were all occupied.
10 2 noun n noun
• A portable, folding chair used by a bishop when away from his throne.
Example sentence • The medieval cathedral had faldstools for the clergy to sit on during services.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The development of monofuels aims to simplify the fuel production process.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The technician respools the magnetic tape after it gets tangled.
7 2 verb v verb
• revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The city's sewer system had many sesspools that needed to be cleaned regularly.
13 3 noun n noun
• an intuitive feeling for the natural idiom of a language
Example sentence • He has a strong sprachgefuhls and can easily switch between languages.
10 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The children used stepstools to wash their hands.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To cool a material below its transition temperature without that transition occurring
10 3 verb v
8 2 verb v verb
• To remove (film, cotton, etc.) from a spool.
Example sentence • She unspools the thread from the spool.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • Many commuters find vanpools to be a convenient and cost-effective way to travel to work.
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
Example sentence • They each paid $10 apiece for the concert tickets.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • Her decision to quit her job seemed to be driven by caprice rather than careful consideration.
11 3 noun n noun
• the central or most important feature
Example sentence • The beautiful flower arrangement served as the centerpiece of the table.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic
Example sentence • She carefully ironed out the creases in her dress.
8 2 verb v verb
• decrease in size, extent, or range
Example sentence • We need to decrease our expenses to save money.
8 2 noun n noun
• electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
Example sentence • She always wears an earpiece during her performances.
5 2 noun n noun
• solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
Example sentence • The veterinarian examined the cat's feces for signs of parasites.
7 2 noun n noun
• a revue with elaborate costuming
Example sentence • Her follies and careless attitude cost her the job.
9 2 noun n noun
• a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
Example sentence • She wore a hairpiece to conceal her bald spot.
4 1 noun n noun
• the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage
Example sentence • The wine had settled, leaving behind a layer of lees in the bottle.
8 3 noun n noun
• the decade from 1890 to 1899
Example sentence • The fashion trends of the nineties are making a comeback.
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