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• an organism with cells characteristic of all life forms except primitive microorganisms such as bacteria; i.e. an organism with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei in its cells
Example sentence • Plants, animals, fungi, and protists are all examples of eucaryotes .
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• a unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei; bacteria are the prime example but also included are blue-green algae and actinomycetes and mycoplasma
Example sentence • The classification of procaryotes includes bacteria and archaea.
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• a unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei; bacteria are the prime example but also included are blue-green algae and actinomycetes and mycoplasma
Example sentence • The study of prokaryotes is essential in understanding microbial ecology.
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• A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree.
Example sentence • Traditional Mexican cuisine often includes dishes that are flavored with achiotes .
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• any member of the Amniota
Example sentence • Some examples of amniotes include reptiles, birds, and mammals.
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• a cell without a nucleus (as an erythrocyte)
Example sentence • Most bacteria and archaea are considered akaryotes .
5 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I take notes during every lecture to help me study.
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Example sentence • Fish and amphibians are examples of anamniotes .
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Example sentence • The stradiots were feared mercenaries from the Balkans in the 15th and 16th centuries.
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• assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
Example sentence • The boss demotes employees who consistently underperform.
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• be a sign or indication of
Example sentence • The symbol '+' denotes addition.
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• give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Example sentence • He devotes all his time to studying.
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• be foolish or senile due to old age
Example sentence • She dotes on her grandchildren and spoils them rotten.
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• give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role
Example sentence • The game chat is filled with various emotes .
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Example sentence • The folkmotes played a significant role in shaping local policies and regulations.
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• a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
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• add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
Example sentence • The book contains numerous footnotes explaining historical references.
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• an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
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• strangle with an iron collar
Example sentence • The police found several garrotes hidden in the suspect's car.
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• A summary of the relevant aspects of a legal case, usually found at the beginning of a case report.
Example sentence • The headnotes in the legal document provide a summary of the case.
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• A contour of equal luminance in an image.
Example sentence • The isophotes of the image show the varying intensity of light.
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• To move or travel (from one location to another).
Example sentence • The bird locomotes by flying.
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• defeat by a majority of votes
Example sentence • He outvotes his opponent in the election.
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• contribute to the progress or growth of
Example sentence • Regular exercise promotes good health.
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• An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.
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• To connect to a computer from a remote location.
Example sentence • I have three remotes for my TV, DVD player, and sound system.
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• a capacious bag or basket
Example sentence • I'm totes excited for the concert tonight!
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• (genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell)
Example sentence • The zygotes develop into embryos.
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• (genetics) an organism having two identical alleles of a particular gene and so breeding true for the particular characteristic
Example sentence • The study included both homozygotes and heterozygotes for the genetic mutation.
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Example sentence • She always overemotes during her theater performances.
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Example sentence • The company overpromotes its products, causing customers to have unrealistic expectations.
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Example sentence • The witenagemotes were assemblies of wise men in Anglo-Saxon England.
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• the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
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• be in motion due to some air or water current
Example sentence • The boat floats on the tranquil lake.
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• understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
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• a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity
Example sentence • The graph of the function has both horizontal and vertical asymptotes .
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• a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head
Example sentence • She bought a collection of vintage capotes at the flea market.
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• A deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes ground water underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings.
Example sentence • The cenotes in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula attract many tourists each year.
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• Sechium edule, a tropical American perennial herbaceous vine having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.
Example sentence • I bought some chayotes from the grocery store.
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• dessert of stewed or baked fruit
Example sentence • She ordered a bowl of compotes for dessert.
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• express or state indirectly
Example sentence • The term 'luxury' connotes elegance and opulence.
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• a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)
Example sentence • Shepherd built small cotes to house his sheep.
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• small wolf native to western North America
Example sentence • The coyotes were spotted in the nearby woods.
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• a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic
Example sentence • The strong scent of creosotes is often associated with railroad ties.
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• a birdhouse for pigeons
Example sentence • The dovecotes were beautifully designed and provided a cozy home for the doves.
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Example sentence • He ordered two entrecotes for dinner.
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• A pungent herb used in Latin-American cooking and tea making, and in folk medicine; Dysphania ambrosioides.
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• highly seasoned soup or stew made of freshwater fishes (eel, carp, perch) with wine and stock
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• (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
Example sentence • She watched as the motes of dust floated in the sunbeam.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • The myosotes plants in my garden are blooming beautifully.
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Example sentence • The high number of overvotes invalidated many ballots.
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