7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
Example sentence • People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin injections.
9 4 noun n noun
• a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Example sentence • I could feel the adrenalin rushing through my veins as I jumped off the cliff.
8 3 noun n noun
• a family of proteins found in blood and milk and muscle and in plant seed
Example sentence • The doctor ordered a blood test to determine the levels of globulin .
7 3 noun n noun
• a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
Example sentence • The baby lotion contains lanolin to moisturize the skin.
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.
7 3 noun n noun
• potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon
Example sentence • To treat wrinkles, many people opt for injections of botulin .
8 3 noun n noun
• a stringed instrument related to the lute, usually played with a plectrum
Example sentence • He played the mandolin at the music festival.
10 4 noun n noun
• a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Example sentence • She felt a rush of adrenaline as she bungee jumped off the bridge.
9 3 noun n noun
• A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.
Example sentence • She dunked the madeleine in her tea and took a bite.
7 3 noun n noun
• central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children
8 3 noun n noun
• a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
Example sentence • The specimen was immersed in formalin to prevent decay.
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
• an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
Example sentence • He threw the javelin with great precision.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • We used a tarpaulin to cover the boat during the storm.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• male (of grammatical gender)
noun
• a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male
adjective satellite
• (music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable
Example sentence • He had a muscular and masculine physique.
9 3 noun n noun
• the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons
Example sentence • The effects of mescaline can include hallucinations, altered perception of time, and synesthesia.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
Example sentence • She collected antique porcelain dolls.
6 3 noun n noun
• a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
Example sentence • Damage to the myelin sheath can result in impaired nerve function.
8 3 noun n noun
• a large rigid dirigible designed to carry passengers or bombs
Example sentence • The zeppelin floated gracefully in the sky.
9 4 noun n noun
• a bitter cyanogenic glucoside extracted from the seeds of apricots and plums and bitter almonds
Example sentence • Excessive consumption of amygdalin can lead to cyanide poisoning.
7 3 noun n noun
• very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes
Example sentence • The capelin spawn on sand and gravel bottoms in the ocean.
9 4 noun n noun
• a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
Example sentence • Heart failure patients may be prescribed digitalin to strengthen the heart muscle.
6 3 noun
• a glassy translucent substance that occurs in hyaline cartilage or in certain skin conditions
Example sentence • The hyalin substance formed a protective layer on the wound.
8 3 noun n noun
• toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites
Example sentence • The pangolin curled up into a ball when it felt threatened.
7 3 adverb adv
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Example sentence • The pH scale ranges from acidic to alkalin .
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Example sentence • The bromelin content in a pineapple is highest when it is ripe.
9 3 noun n noun
• Any of various terrestrial partridges of the genera Francolinus, Peliperidix, and Scleroptila in tribe Gallini, and genus Pternistis in tribe Tetraogallini, all in family Phasianidae.
Example sentence • The francolin is a small bird native to Africa and Asia.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Deficiency of kephalin may lead to neurological disorders.
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Example sentence • The luteolin content of a plant can vary depending on its growth conditions.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The word picolin is derived from the Latin word 'picus', meaning 'woodpecker'.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The quinolin derivative showed promising results in treating certain types of cancer.
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11 3 adjective adj adjective
• consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
adjective satellite
• distinctly or sharply outlined
Example sentence • The snowflakes were beautiful, with their delicate crystalline structures.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a glassy translucent substance that occurs in hyaline cartilage or in certain skin conditions
adjective satellite
• resembling glass in transparency or translucency
Example sentence • The microscope slide displayed a sample of hyaline cartilage.
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Example sentence • I use a mandoline to make thin slices of vegetables for salads.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• Not masculine; not characteristic of, typical of, or appropriate for a man
Example sentence • He was criticized for his unmasculine behavior.
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 dagger with a slender blade
Example sentence • She used a bodkin to thread the needle.
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.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
verb
• negotiate the terms of an exchange
Example sentence • I found a great bargain on these shoes at the thrift store.
9 3 noun n noun
• a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth
6 2 noun n Example sentence • She cooked the soup in a small pipkin .
10 3 noun n noun
• an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is an intermediate in the conversion of ornithine to arginine
Example sentence • Watermelon is a good source of citrulline .
7 3 noun n noun
• a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper)
Example sentence • The potter applied a coating of kaoline to the surface of the clay pot.
13 5 noun n noun
• a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
Example sentence • Too much noradrenaline in the body can cause anxiety and panic attacks.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Shea butter is a popular alternative to lanoline in skin care products.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • She wore a beautiful messaline gown to the party.
14 6 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The chemical formula for pararosaniline is C19H18N3·Cl.
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