8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the dialect of Chinese spoken in Beijing and adopted as the official language for all of China
Example sentence • She spoke fluent mandarin and was able to communicate easily with the locals.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries
Example sentence • The culverin was a type of medieval cannon.
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.
7 3 noun n noun
• small South American marmoset with silky fur and long nonprehensile tail
Example sentence • The golden lion tamarin is an endangered primate species.
8 3 noun n noun
• an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
Example sentence • The patient was advised to take warfarin once daily.
11 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed aminopterin to the patient to suppress the abnormal cell growth.
8 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The elaterin content in the plant extract was measured using HPLC.
9 3 noun n noun
• a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
Example sentence • I spread margarine on my toast instead of butter.
7 3 noun n noun
• any of three glycerides of butyric acid
Example sentence • The production of butyrin involves the fermentation of milk or cream.
8 3 noun n noun
• a glyceryl ester of margaric acid
7 3 noun n noun
• a sponge cake baked in a ring mold
Example sentence • I tried a delicious savarin cake at the bakery.
7 3 noun n
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10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The saccharine sweetness of the cake was overwhelming.
8 4 noun n noun
• an orange-red crystalline compound used in making red pigments and in dyeing
Example sentence • The painter used alizarin crimson to create the vibrant red in the artwork.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • She took a nonaspirin to relieve her headache.
9 3 noun n noun
• An extremely poisonous alkaloid, obtained from fly agaric, that disrupts the action of acetylcholine neurotransmitter.
Example sentence • The presence of muscarine in the mushroom can cause nausea and sweating.
9 3 noun n noun
• an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
Example sentence • Doctors often prescribe warfarins to patients at risk of blood clots.
10 4 adjective adj
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • The library is within walking distance.
11 4 noun n noun
• an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
Example sentence • High levels of cholesterin in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease.
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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.
8 3 noun n noun
• aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)
3 1 noun n noun
• a person having kinship with another or others
Example sentence • He went to visit his kin over the weekend.
6 3 noun n noun
• the place where something begins, where it springs into being
Example sentence • The origin of the universe is still a topic of debate among scientists.
7 3 noun n noun
• derived from pepper (especially black pepper); source of the hotness of black and white pepper
Example sentence • The piperin content in a particular variety of pepper can vary depending on its origin and growing conditions.
12 5 noun n Example sentence • Deficiency of proaccelerin can lead to excessive bleeding.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
verb
• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Example sentence • I watched the figure skater perform a graceful spin on the ice.
4 1 adjective adj adjective
• of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
verb
• lose thickness; become thin or thinner
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
Example sentence • She stored her cookies in a tin .
6 3 noun n noun
• bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
Example sentence • She played the violin beautifully at the concert.
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12 6 noun n
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Example sentence • Some people prefer the taste of oleomargarin over butter.
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5 2 noun n noun
• a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
Example sentence • She filled the basin with water to wash her face.
5 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
verb
• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example sentence • I will begin my homework after dinner.
6 2 noun n noun
• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
verb
• to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
Example sentence • He couldn't hide the mischievous grin on his face.
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.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
verb
• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Example sentence • She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
3 1 verb v noun
• a victory (as in a race or other competition)
verb
• be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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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 ?
8 3 noun n noun
• (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a container; usually has a lid
Example sentence • I threw the empty can in the recycling bin .
5 2 noun n noun
• small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
verb
• confine to a small space, such as a cabin
Example sentence • We stayed in a cozy log cabin during our vacation.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
Example sentence • The dolphin gracefully leaped out of the water.
3 1 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
verb
• equip (a car) with fins
Example sentence • The shark's fin sliced through the water as it swam gracefully.
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