4 1 verb v noun
• a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
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• to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
Example sentence • He warned his little sister not to bite her nails.
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• produce a literary work
Example sentence • Please write your name on the top of the page.
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• a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
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• increase the amount (of a check) fraudulently
Example sentence • I flew a kite at the beach last weekend.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a white mineral consisting of fluorides of aluminum and sodium; a source of fluorine
Example sentence • The mining of cryolite was an important industry in Greenland in the early 20th century.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a red or pink variety of garnet used as a gemstone
Example sentence • She wore a rhodolite ring on her middle finger.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos
Example sentence • The pale green tremolite is typically found in metamorphic rocks.
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• A light-coloured rock of volcanic origin composed mostly of alkali feldspars
Example sentence • The volcanic ash contained a significant amount of phonolite .
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate
Example sentence • The actinolite found in this region is known for its fibrous nature.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a thermosetting plastic used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware and telephone receivers etc.
Example sentence • She bought a vintage bakelite radio at the antique store.
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• A laminated, columnar, rock-like structure constituting a large share of all fossils from 3.5 to 0.5 billion years ago, with some still being formed at present, some or all of which result from the deposit of minerals by microorganisms such as cyanobacteria.
Example sentence • This exhibit at the museum showcases a well-preserved stromatolite from the Precambrian era.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• lighted up by or as by fire or flame
verb
• to come to rest, settle
Example sentence • The birds alighted on the tree branches.
8 2 noun n noun
• a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
Example sentence • We found a perfect campsite by the lake.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a slight but appreciable amount
Example sentence • She felt a mite of anxiety before the big exam.
4 1 noun n noun
• an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
Example sentence • The wedding ceremony included a traditional religious rite .
5 1 verb v verb
• inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
Example sentence • The hero smites his enemies with his sword.
6 1 noun n noun
• a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
Example sentence • I ordered a sprite at the restaurant.
10 4 noun n noun
• a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
Example sentence • The surveyor used a theodolite to measure the angles between the points.
5 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
Example sentence • Her speech was filled with trite cliches.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A fibrous, blue-green mineral that is an asbestos-like variety of riebeckite.
Example sentence • Exposure to crocidolite can lead to serious health issues, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.
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Example sentence • The museum has a beautiful collection of franklinite specimens.
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• a vitreous mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate and sodium chloride in crystalline form; occurs in igneous rocks
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful necklace made of sodalite beads.
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• any of a family of glassy minerals analogous to feldspar containing hydrated aluminum silicates of calcium or sodium or potassium; formed in cavities in lava flows and in plutonic rocks
Example sentence • The water purification process involves the use of zeolite filters.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Any of a group of extinct aquatic colonial invertebrates, of the class Graptolithina, from the Cambrian and Carboniferous periods.
Example sentence • The graptolite fossils found in this rock formation are exceptionally well-preserved.
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Example sentence • The paleontologist discovered an ichnolite fossil at the excavation site.
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• a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
Example sentence • The jewelry display case was made of lucite .
8 3 noun n noun
• An extinct genus of treelike horsetails, Calamites.
10 4 noun n noun
• Any substance produced during catabolism
Example sentence • The production of catabolites can vary depending on the organism.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• Having the appearance of a tuft of hair.
Example sentence • The lion's majestic crinite mane flowed in the wind.
9 4 noun n noun
• An assemblage of mafic and ultramafic rock fragments of the ocean lithosphere that has been tectonically moved onto a continental margin or island
Example sentence • The ophiolite sequence in Cyprus is famous for its well-preserved rocks and extensive mineral deposits.
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Example sentence • Her superpolite manners made everyone feel comfortable in her presence.
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Example sentence • I need to wite a letter to my pen pal.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
verb
• give pleasure to or be pleasing to
Example sentence • I am delighted to hear that you passed your exam.
10 2 noun n noun
• a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
Example sentence • I always keep a flashlight in my car in case of emergencies.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• work a second job, usually after hours
Example sentence • The couple went for a romantic walk under the moonlight .
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Example sentence • The hydrolyte is an essential component of the electrolyte solution.
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• a mineral consisting of potassium magnesium double sulphate; used as a fertilizer
Example sentence • Farmers use langbeinite as a fertilizer to enhance the growth of crops.
9 3 noun n noun
• a form of igneous rock consisting of extremely coarse granite resulting from the crystallization of magma rich in rare elements
Example sentence • The pegmatite in this region contains rare gemstones.
10 3 noun n noun
• a brown form of mica consisting of hydrous silicate of potassium and magnesium and aluminum
Example sentence • The phlogopite in this rock is responsible for its shiny appearance.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• grey or green or brown mineral similar to mica and containing aluminum and potassium sulphates
10 3 noun n noun
• a brownish iron sulfide mineral (FeS) having weak magnetic properties
Example sentence • The presence of pyrrhotite can significantly impact the quality of concrete.
9 3 noun n noun
• a basic or basalt glass
Example sentence • The black, glassy appearance of tachylite distinguishes it from other types of rocks.
9 3 noun n noun
• a yellow to orange or brown mineral used as a molybdenum ore
Example sentence • The bright orange color of wulfenite makes it a popular choice for collectors.
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• A yellow mineral with tetragonal crystals, Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2·10-12H2O.
Example sentence • The autunite crystals were found in a uranium mine.
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Example sentence • I have never heard of the word 'blite '.
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Example sentence • The color of cerusite varies from white to gray or yellowish.
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Example sentence • The mining company used cheddite to blast through the rock.
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Example sentence • The formation of coesite is indicative of very high pressures and relatively low temperatures.
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