10 3 noun n noun
• German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
6 3 noun n noun
• a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract
Example sentence • Supplements containing niacin are sometimes used to lower cholesterol levels.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
Example sentence • The purple martin is a type of swallow bird.
4 2 adverb adv noun
• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
adverb
• used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
adjective satellite
• equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
Example sentence • I can't believe she stayed calm even in such a difficult situation.
5 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• an assumption that is taken for granted
adjective satellite
• acknowledged as a supposition
Example sentence • Her given name is Elizabeth, but she goes by Liz.
7 3 noun n noun
• the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
Example sentence • I have a headache, can you give me an aspirin ?
7 3 verb v verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • The doctor will examine your throat for any signs of infection.
2 1 noun
• a state in midwestern United States, with capital Indianapolis
adverb
• to or toward the inside of
Example sentence • She is sitting in the car.
9 3 noun n noun
• a line leading to a place or point
Example sentence • He pointed in the direction of the nearest gas station.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a physician who specializes in surgery
Example sentence • The surgeon general issued a statement about the new health guidelines.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to Chechnya or its people or culture
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Chechnya
11 4 noun n noun
• a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Example sentence • The doctor administered epinephrine to the patient to treat the severe allergic reaction.
6 2 noun n noun
• a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
Example sentence • Can you please hand me a napkin ?
6 2 noun n Example sentence • I like to snack on raisins while watching movies.
4 1 verb v noun
• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
verb
• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • I have been waiting for you all day.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
Example sentence • The newsmen were reporting on the latest political scandal.
7 2 noun n noun
• a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
Example sentence • I threw the empty soda can into the dustbin .
6 3 noun n noun
• a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
Example sentence • Damage to the myelin sheath can result in impaired nerve function.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules
Example sentence • I resin the wood to make it waterproof.
5 2 noun n noun
• a highly toxic chemical nerve agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase
Example sentence • The use of sarin as a chemical weapon is prohibited by the Chemical Weapons Convention.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• procumbent or spreading juniper
Example sentence • The savin plant produces small, blue-green berries.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The unfrozen lake shimmered under the moonlight.
9 3 noun n noun
• someone whose occupation is catching fish
Example sentence • The fishermen set out early in the morning to catch fresh fish.
10 4 noun n noun
• a member of the militia; serves only during emergencies
Example sentence • The militiamen were trained to defend their town from any potential threats.
11 4 noun n noun
• a state in which all hope is lost or absent
Example sentence • She acted out of desperation when she stole the food.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the treasurer of a municipal corporation
Example sentence • The chamberlain announced the arrival of the king.
6 2 noun n noun
• large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
Example sentence • The marlin is a large oceanic fish with a long slender body and a spear-like snout.
9 2 noun n noun
• a short stout club used primarily by policemen
Example sentence • The police officer used his truncheon to subdue the unruly crowd.
9 3 noun n noun
• someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
Example sentence • The scientific article was written in a way that was understandable for a layperson .
11 5 noun n noun
• an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections
Example sentence • I am allergic to amoxicillin , so I cannot take it.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs
Example sentence • The cochin hen laid a dozen eggs.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides
Example sentence • Exposure to dioxin can result in serious health effects, including cancer and reproductive disorders.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• effusively or insincerely emotional
Example sentence • She became maudlin after a few drinks, reminiscing about her lost love.
8 3 noun n noun
• soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
Example sentence • She wore a pair of comfortable moccasins while hiking.
5 2 noun n noun
• United States microbiologist (born in Poland) who developed the Sabin vaccine that is taken orally against poliomyelitis (born 1906)
6 2 noun n
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13 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The intermountain region is known for its stunning landscapes.
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • She was described as a malkin , always dressed in tattered clothes.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The company produces nonwovens for various applications.
6 2 noun n noun
• box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
Example sentence • The family gathered around the coffin at the funeral.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The going rate for a haircut at this salon is $50.
7 2 noun n noun
• winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
Example sentence • The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
8 3 noun n noun
• a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier
Example sentence • The chocolate bar contains lecithin to keep it smooth and creamy.
7 2 noun n noun
• a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
Example sentence • I carved a spooky face into the pumpkin .
5 2 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area
Example sentence • The takin is a goat-antelope native to the eastern Himalayas.
5 2 verb, noun v, n
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5 2 noun n noun
• a man who is the senior member of a group
Example sentence • The doyen of the art world was honored with a retrospective of his work.
8 3 noun n noun
• one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body
Example sentence • Athletes often consume high-carbohydrate diets to maximize their glycogen stores.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
verb
• negotiate the terms of an exchange
Example sentence • I found a great bargain on these shoes at the thrift store.
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