8 2 noun n noun
• The latent form of a bacteriophage in which the viral genome is inserted into the host chromosome.
Example sentence • A prophage is a bacteriophage genome inserted and integrated into the circular bacterial DNA chromosome or existing as an extrachromosomal plasmid.
13 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria
Example sentence • After infecting a bacterial cell, the bacteriophage takes over the host's machinery to reproduce.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a stage area out of sight of the audience
adverb
• out of view of the public; behind the scenes
adjective satellite
• concealed from public view or attention
Example sentence • The actors were getting ready backstage before the performance.
3 1 noun n noun
• how long something has existed
verb
• begin to seem older; get older
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
verb
• contact, as with a pager or by calling somebody's name over a P.A. system
Example sentence • I need to bookmark this page for later.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any distinct time period in a sequence of events
verb
• perform (a play), especially on a stage
Example sentence • The singer performed on stage in front of a large audience.
9 3 verb v verb
• contribute to the progress or growth of
Example sentence • I encourage you to pursue your dreams.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
Example sentence • The lion was pacing back and forth in its cage .
6 2 verb v verb
• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
Example sentence • He decided to engage in a friendly conversation with his new neighbor.
4 1 noun n noun
• a feeling of intense anger
verb
• behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
Example sentence • Her face turned red with rage .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• something that remunerates
verb
• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
Example sentence • The minimum wage in this country is too low.
6 2 verb v verb
• be successful; achieve a goal
Example sentence • I manage a team of employees at the office.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
Example sentence • I received a message from my boss about the meeting tomorrow.
7 2 noun n noun
• a community of people smaller than a town
Example sentence • The village I grew up in was very small.
9 3 verb v verb
• release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
Example sentence • He tried to disengage himself from the conversation.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• street names for marijuana
Example sentence • He used a gage to measure the thickness of the metal sheet.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience
noun
• a stage area out of sight of the audience
adverb
• behind the scenes; not on stage
adjective satellite
• concealed from public view or attention
Example sentence • The offstage crew is responsible for setting up the props and scenery for the play.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a feeling of righteous anger
verb
• strike with disgust or revulsion
Example sentence • The news of the scandal caused a public outrage .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
adjective satellite
• having wisdom that comes with age and experience
Example sentence • The sage advised the king on matters of governance.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• A magician, wizard or sorcerer.
Example sentence • The sorcerer mages a fireball and hurls it at the enemy.
9 3 noun n noun
• the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
Example sentence • Having a good memory is an advantage in school.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a statistic describing the location of a distribution
adjective satellite
• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
verb
• amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
Example sentence • Her test scores were average , neither exceptional nor poor.
7 2 noun n noun
• cases used to carry belongings when traveling
Example sentence • She carried her heavy baggage up the stairs.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
verb
• wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
Example sentence • He applied a bandage to his wound.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various types of cabbage
verb
• make off with belongings of others
Example sentence • I bought a head of cabbage from the grocery store.
7 2 noun n noun
• a small house with a single story
Example sentence • We stayed in a charming cottage by the lake on our vacation.
7 2 noun n noun
• a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
Example sentence • She showed great courage in standing up to the bullies.
8 3 noun n noun
• the total amount and type of insurance carried
Example sentence • The news network provided extensive coverage of the election results.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the occurrence of a change for the worse
Example sentence • The hurricane caused extensive damage to the coastal towns.
7 2 noun n noun
• film that has been shot
Example sentence • The news station aired footage of the car accident.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
Example sentence • I need to take out the garbage before it starts to smell.
8 3 noun n noun
• practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
Example sentence • She comes from a rich cultural heritage .
7 2 noun n noun
• a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
Example sentence • The terrorists are still holding the hostages in the bank.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an iconic mental representation
verb
• render visible, as by means of MRI
Example sentence • She carefully studied the image of the painting before attempting to reproduce it.
7 2 noun n noun
• cases used to carry belongings when traveling
Example sentence • I need to pack my luggage for the trip.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
verb
• put up as security or collateral
Example sentence • I took out a mortgage to buy my first house.
9 3 noun n noun
• the condition of being a child without living parents
Example sentence • She grew up in an orphanage and never knew her parents.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
Example sentence • I received a package in the mail today.
7 2 noun n noun
• the act of passing from one state or place to the next
Example sentence • I read a beautiful passage from the novel.
10 3 noun n noun
• a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred); ten percent
Example sentence • The percentage of students who passed the exam is 75%.
7 2 noun n noun
• highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
Example sentence • I had a delicious sausage for breakfast.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a member of an uncivilized people
adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
verb
• attack brutally and fiercely
Example sentence • The savage emerged from the jungle, armed with a spear.
7 2 noun n noun
• the act of storing something
Example sentence • I need to find a place for storage of my old clothes.
6 2 noun n noun
• an act of traveling by water
verb
• travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
Example sentence • They embarked on a long voyage across the Atlantic.
10 3 noun n noun
• a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream
Example sentence • The macrophage engulfs and digests foreign substances.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The xylophage insect feeds on wood.
8 2 noun n noun
• a cage in which a bird can be kept
Example sentence • The birdcage was made of ornate silver.
6 2 verb v verb
• put into a rage; make violently angry
Example sentence • His rude comments enraged me.
8 2 noun n noun
• the extent of land abutting on a street or water
Example sentence • The house has a large frontage on the main street.
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