10 3 noun
n
adjective
• of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals)
noun
• the party who appeals a decision of a lower court
Example sentence • The appellants in the case argued that the decision was unfair.
10 3 noun
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Example sentence • The use of expellants in the manufacturing process ensures the removal of impurities.
10 3 noun
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13 4 noun
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Example sentence • The rockets used in space missions are propelled by dipropellants .
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11 3 noun
n
noun
• all of the offspring of a given progenitor
Example sentence • The descendants of that family still live in this town.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who maintains and audits business accounts
Example sentence • Many accountants work for accounting firms and provide services to various clients.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The police are searching for the assailants who attacked the victim.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
Example sentence • The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
Example sentence • The occupants of the apartment were startled by the loud noise.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
adjective satellite
• (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
Example sentence • The recusants were fined for refusing to attend church services.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
Example sentence • She blushed at the compliments on her outfit.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
adjective
• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • I received many presents on my birthday.
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n
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Example sentence • The combination of oxidizer and fuel creates bipropellants .
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification
Example sentence • The flagellants whipped themselves as a form of religious penance.
8 2 noun
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Example sentence • The gellants in this lotion help to thicken the formula.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• any substance that propels
adjective satellite
• tending to or capable of propelling
Example sentence • The rocket was fueled with different propellants for each stage.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
adjective satellite
• serving or tending to repel
Example sentence • Mosquito repellants help keep insects away.
15 5 noun
n
noun
• Any propellant that consists of a single substance, or of a mixture of fuel and oxidant in the same container
Example sentence • The spacecraft's propulsion system relies on high-performance monopropellants .
12 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
Example sentence • Legend tells of a hidden forest filled with mystical enchantments .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
Example sentence • The writings of the ancients provide valuable insights into their way of life.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• an association of huntsmen who hunt for sport
verb
• pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
Example sentence • He hunts for treasure in abandoned houses.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group
adjective satellite
• markedly different from an accepted norm
10 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • He used multiple absorbants to soak up the oil spill.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• Any substance that can bond, mix, or disturb another substance and cause an increase in the speed of a natural or artificial chemical process.
Example sentence • The forensic team found traces of accelerants at the scene of the fire.
9 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The accusants presented their evidence to the court.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
adjective satellite
• impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason
Example sentence • She remained adamants about her decision and refused to change her mind.
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Example sentence • The administrants of the company are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations.
11 4 noun
n
adjective
• making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials
noun
• any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance
Example sentence • Food manufacturers often use adulterants to make their products appear more valuable than they actually are.
10 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The affidavits were signed by three affirmants .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
Example sentence • She forgot to take her anovulants yesterday.
10 3 noun
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Example sentence • The arrestants were handcuffed and placed in the back of the police car.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• position or state of being dominant or in control
adjective satellite
• tending or directed upward
Example sentence • My great-grandmother's paintings are highly valued by art collectors and have become the ascendants of our family's artistic legacy.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
adjective satellite
• of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
Example sentence • The CEO has a team of dedicated assistants to help manage her schedule.
9 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The assonants in the poem create a melodic effect.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature
11 3 noun
n
noun
• Anything that attracts, but especially a substance (such as a pheromone) that attracts insects or other animals.
Example sentence • The strong scent of flowers can act as attractants for bees.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• someone who engages in drinking bouts
Example sentence • The bacchants danced wildly in the moonlight.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a gold coin of the Byzantine Empire; widely circulated in Europe in the Middle Ages
Example sentence • The king's crown was adorned with bezants .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a gold coin of the Byzantine Empire; widely circulated in Europe in the Middle Ages
Example sentence • The bezzants on her necklace were made of gold.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion
Example sentence • Over-the-counter decongestants are available in tablet, liquid, and nasal spray forms.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• any substance that serves as a denaturing agent
Example sentence • The denaturants used in this solution are toxic and should be handled with care.
11 3 noun
n
adjective
• capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
noun
• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Example sentence • Many people use depressants like alcohol or sedatives to help them relax or sleep.
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
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13 4 noun
n
noun
• An expression that gives information about the roots of a polynomial; for example, the expression D = b2 - 4ac determines whether the roots of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 are real and distinct (D > 0), real and equal (D = 0) or complex (D < 0).
Example sentence • The discriminants of these two equations are equal.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a participant in a formal discussion
Example sentence • The discussants at the conference engaged in a lively debate.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• Any substance that is used to prevent settling or clumping of particles suspended in a liquid.
Example sentence • The dispersants helped to mitigate the environmental impact of the oil spill.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
Example sentence • The disputants could not reach a settlement and decided to take their case to court.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The zoo has a family of elephants .
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