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.
7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
adjective satellite
• definite but not specified or identified
Example sentence • I am certain that I will pass the exam.
7 2 noun n noun
• the flesh of a chicken used for food
Example sentence • I had chicken for dinner last night.
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 ?
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
• the act of making up your mind about something
Example sentence • I have made a difficult decision .
5 2 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than six
Example sentence • He won the jackpot with the lucky number seven .
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• happening without warning or in a short space of time
Example sentence • I was startled by the sudden noise.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dress made of satin to the party.
7 3 verb v verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • The doctor will examine your throat for any signs of infection.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
Example sentence • She collected antique porcelain dolls.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the particular portion of space occupied by something
verb
• cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation
Example sentence • He was offered a high-paying position at a prestigious company.
8 3 noun n noun
• an example regarded as typical of its class
Example sentence • The biologist collected a specimen of a rare butterfly species.
12 4 noun n noun
• the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
Example sentence • We had a long and meaningful conversation about our future plans.
9 4 noun n noun
• the largest or most massive thing of its kind
Example sentence • The leviathan of the sea, the blue whale, is the largest animal on Earth.
7 2 noun n noun
• a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
Example sentence • I threw the empty soda can into the dustbin .
10 4 noun n noun
• any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
Example sentence • Allergic reactions to penicillin can range from mild to severe.
5 2 noun n noun
• a highly toxic chemical nerve agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase
Example sentence • The use of sarin as a chemical weapon is prohibited by the Chemical Weapons Convention.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• procumbent or spreading juniper
Example sentence • The savin plant produces small, blue-green berries.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
Example sentence • I take a multivitamin every morning to ensure I get all the necessary vitamins.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• Extremely thin; of utmost thinness
Example sentence • The smartphone features an ultrathin design that easily fits in your pocket.
8 3 noun n noun
• the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
verb
• treat medicinally, treat with medicine
Example sentence • I forgot to take my medicine this morning.
6 3 noun n noun
• a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
Example sentence • Plants release oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
6 2 noun n noun
• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
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.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules
Example sentence • I resin the wood to make it waterproof.
6 2 noun n noun
• a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
Example sentence • Fall is my favorite season because of the beautiful colors of the leaves.
6 2 verb v verb
• call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Example sentence • He summoned his courage and approached the stage.
3 1 verb v noun
• airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
verb
• preserve in a can or tin
Example sentence • She can play the piano beautifully.
9 3 noun n noun
• an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
Example sentence • Her obsession with cleanliness borders on neuroticism.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
adjective satellite
• of orange tinged with pink
Example sentence • I had a delicious salmon for dinner last night.
9 3 noun n noun
• an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
Example sentence • The sensation of warmth enveloped her as she stepped out of the cold rain.
7 2 noun n noun
• a meeting for execution of a group's functions
Example sentence • I have a therapy session scheduled for tomorrow.
5 2 noun n noun
• a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
Example sentence • The sound of the siren warned us of the approaching tornado.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a physician who specializes in surgery
Example sentence • The surgeon general issued a statement about the new health guidelines.
7 3 noun n noun
• insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
Example sentence • People with darker skin have higher levels of melanin .
6 2 noun n
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7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
verb
• be the captain of a sports team
Example sentence • The captain of the soccer team is injured.
6 2 noun n noun
• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Example sentence • The car's engine started smoking.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
adjective satellite
• not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
Example sentence • He was fascinated by foreign cultures and customs.
7 3 verb v verb
• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • Just imagine how different the world could be.
8 2 noun n noun
• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
5 2 noun n noun
• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is one of the most influential women in the industry.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945)
Example sentence • He was the chosen of the party to represent them in the upcoming election.
9 3 noun n noun
• a licensed medical practitioner
Example sentence • The physician examined the patient's lungs.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of having and controlling property
Example sentence • He showed off his new possession , a shiny sports car.
12 4 noun n noun
• something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Example sentence • The company offered him a generous compensation package to persuade him to accept the job offer.
8 3 noun n noun
• someone who plays a music as a profession
Example sentence • The musician played the piano with great passion.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
Example sentence • She was visibly shaken after the car accident.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of passing from one state or place to the next
verb
• cause to convert or undergo a transition
Example sentence • The transition from summer to fall is always beautiful.
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