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 .
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.
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.
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
• the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis
Example sentence • In diplotene , the synaptonemal complex begins to dissolve.
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 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.
10 3 verb v verb
• go against, as of rules and laws
Example sentence • The company's actions contravene the terms of the contract.
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.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful velveteen dress to the party.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Example sentence • The computer program includes a subroutine for sorting data.
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
• a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
Example sentence • The chemical symbol for bromine is Br.
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?
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
Example sentence • A high level of fetoprotein in the blood can indicate a neural tube defect.
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.
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• a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
Example sentence • The function of glycoproteins is to facilitate cell adhesion.
7 2 noun n noun
• a purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with cytosine
Example sentence • The guanine molecule pairs with cytosine in DNA.
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.
13 5 noun n noun
• any of several substances found in the nuclei of all living cells; consists of a protein bound to a nucleic acid
Example sentence • The viral nucleoprotein plays a critical role in viral replication and assembly.
14 4 noun n noun
• containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
Example sentence • One example of a phosphoprotein is casein, which is found in milk.
13 4 noun n noun
• a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye
Example sentence • Collagen is a common type of scleroprotein found in connective tissues.
12 4 noun n noun
• Any of a group of enzymes, containing flavin, that act as dehydrogenases
Example sentence • One example of a flavoprotein is flavodoxin, which is involved in electron transfer reactions in bacteria.
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Example sentence • The mucoprotein found in mucus helps to trap pathogens and protect the respiratory system.
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Example sentence • The nonprotein component of an enzyme is often called a cofactor.
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• designed to incite to indecency or lust
Example sentence • His obscene language was not appreciated by the guests.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the place where some action occurs
Example sentence • The crime scene was full of evidence.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not agitated; without losing self-possession
Example sentence • The lake looked serene as the sun set behind the mountains.
7 2 noun n noun
• the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
Example sentence • French cuisine is known for its use of rich flavors and delicate techniques.
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 .
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.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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8 2 noun n noun
• a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
Example sentence • I need a cup of coffee to wake me up because of the caffeine .
7 2 noun n noun
• small fatty fish usually canned
Example sentence • I packed a tin of sardines for my lunch.
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.
7 2 Example sentence • She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• first or lowest balcony
Example sentence • The mezzanine level of the theater offers a great view of the stage.
7 2 adjective adj noun
• a preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age)
adjective satellite
• of or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12
Example sentence • She bought her preteen daughter a new dress for 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.
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.
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 .
8 3 noun n noun
• a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly
6 2 noun n noun
• a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
Example sentence • The hikers made their way down into the dark ravine .
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
Example sentence • I forgot my water bottle at home, so I had to buy a bottle of water at the canteen .
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than seventeen
Example sentence • I have been studying for eighteen hours straight.
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