9 3 noun
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noun
• any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids
Example sentence • Some examples of aldehydes include formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and butyraldehyde.
15 5 noun
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noun
• a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent
Example sentence • The production of furfuraldehydes is increasing due to their various industrial applications.
13 5 noun
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noun
• a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs
Example sentence • The production of acetaldehydes is an essential step in the synthesis of certain chemicals.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol
Example sentence • Exposure to formaldehydes can cause respiratory problems.
6 1 noun
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noun
• (plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
Example sentence • She wore a pair of stylish shades to protect her eyes from the sun.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
Example sentence • The president relies on his trusted aides for advice.
4 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
Example sentence • He received aids counseling before starting his treatment.
8 2 noun
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noun
• guessing game in which one player pantomimes a word or phrase for others to guess
Example sentence • We played a game of charades at the party.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
verb
• surround with a wall in order to fortify
Example sentence • The palisades along the river provided natural defense for the ancient city.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range
Example sentence • The cascades of water sparkled in the sunlight.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• any of a series of radioactive elements with atomic numbers 89 through 103
Example sentence • Some examples of actinides are uranium and plutonium.
9 3 noun
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noun
• systematic killing of a racial or cultural group
Example sentence • The Holocaust is one of the most well-known genocides in history.
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Example sentence • She grides her teeth when she's anxious.
10 3 noun
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noun
• leather from the hide of a horse
Example sentence • The leather jacket was made from high-quality horsehides .
15 5 noun
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noun
• any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
Example sentence • Many plant-based foods, such as potatoes and grains, contain a high amount of polysaccharides .
12 4 noun
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• Any compound of general formula RSnR having a chain of more than two sulfur atoms; any derivative of a polysulfane.
Example sentence • The chemical reaction produced polysulfides .
10 3 noun
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noun
• any binary compound of tellurium with other more electropositive elements
Example sentence • Gold tellurides are often found in quartz veins.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• land bordering a body of water
Example sentence • The watersides of the lake were dotted with small boats.
10 3
noun
• wind in the upper atmosphere blowing above but in the opposite direction from the trade winds
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • He abrades the metal surface to remove rust.
9 3 noun
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noun
• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Example sentence • She received numerous accolades for her performance in the movie.
8 2 verb
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verb
• build up to a level by depositing sediment
Example sentence • The river aggrades its bed over time as sediment settles at the bottom.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• surveying instrument consisting of the upper movable part of a theodolite including the telescope and its attachments
Example sentence • The surveyors used alidades to measure the angles of the land.
10 3 noun
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noun
• a social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against people who are not Whites; the former official policy in South Africa
Example sentence • The human rights abuses under the apartheids regime were widely condemned.
9 3 noun
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noun
• An entertainment consisting of swimmers and divers performing to music
Example sentence • The aquacades at the water park were a thrilling attraction.
7 2 noun
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• a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
Example sentence • The arcades were filled with the sound of laughter and music.
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• a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
Example sentence • The balustrades on the balcony were beautifully carved.
10 3 noun
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noun
• a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
verb
• render unsuitable for passage
Example sentence • The protestors built barricades to block off the entrance to the government building.
10 3 verb, noun
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Example sentence • The cruel teacher used bastinades to discipline his students.
9 3 noun
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noun
• a cage in which a bird can be kept
Example sentence • She collected antique birdcages from all over the world.
6 1 noun
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noun
• especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
Example sentence • The helicopter blades spun rapidly overhead.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
verb
• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example sentence • The government imposed blockades to prevent the protesters from reaching the city center.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a female bound to serve without wages
Example sentence • The bondmaids served in the castle as maidservants.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
verb
• make by braiding or interlacing
Example sentence • She wore her hair in braids .
11 3 noun
n
noun
• an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
Example sentence • The bridesmaids wore matching dresses.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions
verb
• form or unite into a brigade
Example sentence • The fire brigades responded quickly to the emergency.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
verb
• weave a design into (textiles)
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dress made of gold brocades .
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • Over the decades , technology has advanced immensely.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire
Example sentence • The soldiers took cover in the defilades to protect themselves from enemy fire.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• reduce the level of land, as by erosion
Example sentence • Continuous exposure to sunlight degrades the quality of the fabric.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• turn away from by persuasion
Example sentence • She dissuades her friends from taking unnecessary risks.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification)
Example sentence • She escalades the mountain every weekend.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore
Example sentence • The boardwalk along the beach is lined with beautiful esplanades .
6 2 verb
v
verb
• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Example sentence • He evades answering questions about his past.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
verb
• become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
Example sentence • The sunset fades away, leaving a beautiful orange glow.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an instance of boastful talk
Example sentence • His gasconades about his athletic abilities were quickly exposed when he failed to perform in the competition.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a body of students who are taught together
verb
• assign a rank or rating to
Example sentence • Her good grades in high school helped her secure a scholarship.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
Example sentence • The police discovered a stockpile of grenades in the suspect's residence.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
Example sentence • The military invades the enemy's territory.
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