4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• installation from which a military force initiates operations
adjective satellite
• serving as or forming a base
verb
• use as a basis for; found on
Example sentence • She used a cake base for the chocolate tart.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an occurrence of something
verb
• look over, usually with the intention to rob
Example sentence • The detective is investigating the murder case .
9 2 noun n noun
• a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
Example sentence • He carried his important documents in a black leather briefcase .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
verb
• go after with the intent to catch
Example sentence • The police led a chase through the city to catch the bank robbers.
8 3 noun n noun
• an organized body of related information
Example sentence • I need to update the database with the latest information.
5 2 verb v verb
• remove from memory or existence
Example sentence • I need to erase this pencil mark from my paper.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any distinct time period in a sequence of events
verb
• arrange in phases or stages
Example sentence • She is going through a rebellious phase .
6 1 noun n noun
• an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
verb
• put into words or an expression
Example sentence • He couldn't understand the meaning of the phrase .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the acquisition of something for payment
verb
• obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
Example sentence • I made a purchase at the grocery store.
8 2 noun n noun
• a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
Example sentence • I packed all my clothes in the suitcase .
4 1 noun n noun
• an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
Example sentence • She placed the fresh flowers in a beautiful crystal vase on the dining table.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole
Example sentence • He works in the aerospace industry.
8 2 noun n noun
• the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth
Example sentence • The airplane entered restricted airspace without permission.
10 3 noun n noun
• An n-dimensional Euclidian space with n > 3.
verb
• To travel or transport into hyperspace.
Example sentence • The spaceship entered hyperspace and disappeared before our eyes.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a point located with respect to surface features of some region
verb
• put into a certain place or abstract location
Example sentence • This is a beautiful place to visit.
8 2 noun n noun
• a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
Example sentence • She organized her books neatly on the bookcase .
11 2 noun n noun
• a phrase that has become a catchword
Example sentence • He coined the catchphrase "Just do it" for his advertising campaign.
9 2 noun n noun
• housing for a crankshaft
Example sentence • The mechanic removed the oil filter to access the crankcase of the engine.
7 2 noun n noun
• someone deranged and possibly dangerous
Example sentence • He's a complete nutcase , always coming up with crazy ideas.
8 2 verb v verb
• express the same message in different words
Example sentence • Can you please rephrase that question?
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
Example sentence • The museum's showcase displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
9 2 noun n noun
• a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
Example sentence • She tripped and fell down the staircase .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
verb
• deal with (something unpleasant) head on
Example sentence • She has a beautiful face .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
verb
• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Example sentence • She moved with grace and elegance across the dance floor.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The marathon is a long-distance race .
5 1 noun n noun
• the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
Example sentence • The astronaut floated gracefully in space .
10 3 noun n noun
• an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose
Example sentence • The production of saccharase is essential for the fermentation process.
8 3 noun n noun
• An intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral.
Example sentence • The jeweler used dioptase gemstones to make a stunning necklace.
5 2 noun n noun
• Any of many classes of enzyme that catalyze the breaking of a specific form of bond
Example sentence • The lyase activity can be measured using a spectrophotometer.
5 2 verb v verb
• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Example sentence • He was abased by the criticism of his work.
7 3 noun n noun
• any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar
Example sentence • Saliva contains amylase , which begins the digestion of starches in the mouth.
8 3 noun n noun
• the stage of meiosis or mitosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle
Example sentence • During anaphase , the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell.
5 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world
Example sentence • She was blase about the whole situation, as if nothing could surprise her anymore.
9 2 noun n noun
• the part of the skull that encloses the brain
Example sentence • The braincase protects the brain from injury.
6 2 verb v verb
• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example sentence • He tried to debase his opponent's reputation by spreading false rumors.
6 2 verb v verb
• enclose in, or as if in, a case
Example sentence • He encased the fragile vase in bubble wrap before packing it.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an artillery base to support advancing troops
Example sentence • We set up a firebase to secure our campsite.
11 4 noun n noun
• enzyme that acts as a catalyst in converting histidine to histamine
Example sentence • The release of histaminase helps to regulate the levels of histamine during an allergic reaction.
6 2 verb v verb
• enclose in, or as if in, a case
Example sentence • I will bring an umbrella incase it rains.
6 2 noun n noun
• an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme
Example sentence • Tyrosine kinases play a key role in cell signaling.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose
Example sentence • People with lactose intolerance lack an adequate amount of lactase in their bodies.
6 2 noun n noun
• an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream
Example sentence • The pancreas produces lipase to aid in the digestion of dietary fat.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to small (not capitalized) letters that were kept in the lower half of a compositor's type case
noun
• the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case
Example sentence • Please write your name in lowercase letters.
9 3 noun n noun
• the second stage of meiosis
Example sentence • During metaphase , the sister chromatids become attached to the spindle fibers.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• of an electrical system that uses or generates two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency but differing in phase angle
Example sentence • The multiphase system consists of three different phases.
10 3 noun n noun
• a white or colored monoclinic feldspar
Example sentence • The color of orthoclase can range from pink to white.
7 3 noun n noun
• any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• rewording for the purpose of clarification
verb
• express the same message in different words
Example sentence • I will provide a paraphrase of the text.
11 3 noun n noun
• any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
Example sentence • The enzyme alkaline phosphatase is commonly used in laboratory experiments.
10 3 noun n noun
• bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
Example sentence • I need to wash my pillowcase today.
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