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 ?
6 2 noun
n
noun
• An insecticide and persistent organic pollutant containing a naphthalene-derived compound.
Example sentence • The aldrin levels in the water were found to exceed the safety limits.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents
Example sentence • The florin is the currency of Aruba.
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.
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 .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the supreme judicial and ecclesiastical council of ancient Jerusalem
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.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Example sentence • The Catholic Church has a strict doctrine regarding marriage and divorce.
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.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
Example sentence • The city dwellers looked down upon the bumpkin who had never seen a high-rise building before.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
Example sentence • The goblin jumped out from behind the tree and scared me.
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 ?
7 2
noun
• United States film maker (born in Poland) who founded his own film company and later merged with Louis B. Mayer (1882-1974)
15 5 noun
n
noun
• poisonous crystalline alkaloid occurring with ephedrine and isomorphic with it
Example sentence • I bought some pseudoephedrine from the pharmacy for my cold.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
Example sentence • Low levels of serotonin can lead to feelings of depression.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a dagger with a slender blade
Example sentence • She used a bodkin to thread the needle.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments like riboflavin
Example sentence • The flavin molecule plays a crucial role in various metabolic reactions.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a high dose of heparin to the patient.
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.
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
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Example sentence • Athletes sometimes abuse ephedrin as a performance-enhancing drug.
6 2 noun
n
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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.
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.
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.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes
Example sentence • The caplin fishery is an important industry in some coastal communities.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful poplin dress to the party.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• confidently optimistic and cheerful
Example sentence • She remained sanguine despite facing numerous setbacks in her career.
6 2 noun
n
Example sentence • She cooked the soup in a small pipkin .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
Example sentence • I love the sweet smell of jasmine in the garden.
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
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.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
Example sentence • She wore a dress adorned with sequins.
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.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• mullet-like tropical marine fishes having pectoral fins with long threadlike rays
Example sentence • The threadfin is a marine fish that can be found in coastal waters.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Example sentence • They conducted a clandestine meeting in the basement.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a vitamin that maintains the resistance of cell and capillary walls to permeation
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of various polysaccharides obtained by hydrolysis of starch; a tasteless and odorless gummy substance that is used as a thickening agent and in adhesives and in dietary supplements
Example sentence • I added a spoonful of dextrin to thicken the sauce.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
Example sentence • I saw a robin sitting on the fence.
4 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
verb
• destroy completely; damage irreparably
Example sentence • The abandoned house was in ruins.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.
Example sentence • Excessive levels of leptin in the blood may indicate a condition called leptin resistance.
13 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• one of several broad spectrum antibiotic substances obtained from fungi and related to penicillin (trade names Mefoxin); addition of side chains has produced semisynthetic antibiotics with greater antibacterial activity
Example sentence • Patients with penicillin allergies may be prescribed cephalosporin as an alternative.
4 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry
9 4 noun
n
noun
• an inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections
Example sentence • The patient was prescribed ribavirin to help combat the virus.
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.
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.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The unfrozen lake shimmered under the moonlight.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
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