5 2 noun
n
Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • The candles were placed on the bases of the cake.
6 2 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 • His good manners and graces impressed everyone he met.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the lowest part of the musical range
adjective satellite
• having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range
Example sentence • He caught five basses while fishing at the lake.
6 3 verb
v
verb
• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Example sentence • He abases himself before his boss to gain favor.
4 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
Example sentence • He held all four aces in his hand and won the poker game.
8 3 noun
n
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7 3 noun
n
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7 3 noun
n
noun
• A double-sided stone tool
Example sentence • Archaeologists have discovered numerous bifaces at the prehistoric site.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the place where someone was born
Example sentence • Their birthplaces were different states.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro
Example sentence • He was criticized for using blackfaces in his comedy skit.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
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Example sentence • The boldfaces font stands out on the page.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
Example sentence • I bought two new bookcases for my home library.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a long lace for fastening boots
Example sentence • I tied my bootlaces tightly before going for a hike.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
Example sentence • He carried two briefcases on his business trip.
7 3
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5 2 noun
n
noun
• small European freshwater fish with a slender bluish-green body
Example sentence • I saw a school of daces swimming in the pond.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example sentence • He debases himself by pandering to popular opinion.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• mar or spoil the appearance of
Example sentence • He defaces the wall with graffiti.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• bring shame or dishonor upon
Example sentence • He disgraces himself by cheating on the exam.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• A foot soldier, especially during World War II.
Example sentence • The dogfaces were eagerly waiting for their mealtime.
10 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The doughfaces were easily swayed by popular opinion.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• remove completely from recognition or memory
Example sentence • She effaces her wrinkles with a anti-aging cream.
8 3 verb
v
noun
• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
verb
• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example sentence • She embraces her friends tightly when she hasn't seen them in a while.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• enclose in, or as if in, a case
Example sentence • The jewelry box encases a rare diamond necklace.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• To set (a gemstone etc.) into.
Example sentence • The artist enchases the gemstone into a delicate pendant.
7 3
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7 3
noun
• a slight convexity in the shaft of a column; compensates for the illusion of concavity that viewers experience when the sides are perfectly straight
9 3
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9 3 noun
n
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5 2 noun
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 • They painted smiley faces on the wall.
9 3
noun
• A walking pace or step.
Example sentence • He measured the field in footpaces .
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • There were several footraces at the track meet.
9 3 noun
n
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7 3 verb, noun
v, n
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Example sentence • Bacterial gyrases are enzymes that help control the twisting and untwisting of DNA strands.
7 3 verb
v
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7 3 noun
n
noun
• an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme
Example sentence • The protein kinases are enzymes that transfer phosphate groups to other proteins.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
verb
• spin, wind, or twist together
Example sentence • He tied his laces tightly before going for a run.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose
Example sentence • Individuals with lactose intolerance lack sufficient amounts of lactases .
5 2 verb
v
verb
• To use a laser beam on, as for cutting.
Example sentence • He lases the tumor to remove it.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• Any of many classes of enzyme that catalyze the breaking of a specific form of bond
Example sentence • Researchers are studying the mechanism by which lyases function in metabolic pathways.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an official who carries a mace of office
Example sentence • The museum had a collection of ancient maces from different civilizations.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a channel for the water current that turns a millwheel
Example sentence • The millraces diverted water from the river to power the mill.
9 3
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7 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The activity of mutases can be regulated by genetic factors.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• someone deranged and possibly dangerous
Example sentence • I can't believe there are so many nutcases in this town.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
Example sentence • The palm trees in the oases provided shade for weary travelers.
8 3
verb
• overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring
Example sentence • She outfaces her opponents with her unwavering confidence.
8 3 verb
v
Example sentence • The cheetah outpaces all other land animals with its incredible speed.
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