10 4 noun n noun
• an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed zidovudine to the patient.
9 3 noun n
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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 .
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.
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.
7 2 Example sentence • She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
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.
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?
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 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 4 noun n noun
• a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is very effective in combination with zidovudine in treating AIDS and HIV
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.
7 2 noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than fourteen
Example sentence • She is turning fifteen next month.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than thirteen
Example sentence • She is fourteen years old.
4 1 adjective adj noun
• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
adjective satellite
• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example sentence • She has a keen interest in photography.
8 2 noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than eighteen
Example sentence • I have nineteen books on my bookshelf.
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.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
verb
• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Example sentence • I saw the movie on the big screen .
7 2 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than fifteen
Example sentence • I turned sixteen last week.
8 2 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than twelve
Example sentence • My lucky number is thirteen .
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 .
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 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 .
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the place where some action occurs
Example sentence • The crime scene was full of evidence.
9 3 noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than sixteen
Example sentence • I have seventeen pairs of shoes in my closet.
7 2 noun n
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
Example sentence • The car had a shiny sheen after it was polished.
6 1 noun n noun
• a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
Example sentence • The surgeon removed his damaged spleen during the operation.
9 2 noun n noun
• a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
Example sentence • I always wear sunscreen when I go to the beach.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• a belief that there is a realm controlled by a divine spirit
Example sentence • The hidden treasure remained unseen for centuries.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The foreseen delay in the flight allowed us to relax at the airport.
7 2 noun n noun
• a pate or fancy meatloaf baked in an earthenware casserole
Example sentence • I ordered a flavorful terrine made from pheasant and foie gras.
4 1 noun n noun
• any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
verb
• hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball
Example sentence • He planted a bean in the garden.
4 1 noun n noun
• an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
Example sentence • The dean of the college welcomed the new students.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
verb
• regard highly; think much of
Example sentence • His accomplishments have earned him great esteem in the business world.
4 1 noun n noun
• a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of jeans.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
Example sentence • He was given a dose of morphine to ease his pain.
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 adjective adj Example sentence • The storm caused unforeseen damage to their house.
8 3 noun n noun
• an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
Example sentence • Eating foods high in carotene can help promote healthy skin and eyes.
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.
6 2 noun n noun
• a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets
Example sentence • Baleen is a filter-feeding system inside the mouths of baleen whales.
6 2 verb v noun
• pitching dangerously to one side
verb
• walk as if unable to control one's movements
Example sentence • The car careened around the corner at high speed.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color
Example sentence • She wore a traditional nankeen dress for the cultural festival.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes)
Example sentence • He used a peen hammer to shape the metal.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• a cotton fabric with a satiny finish
Example sentence • She wore a luxurious sateen dress to the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• unlicensed drinking establishment
Example sentence • We went to a shebeen after the concert.
6 2 noun n noun
• large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews
Example sentence • The waiter brought out a tureen of soup for us to share.
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