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• any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
Example sentence • Fish is a great source of protein .
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• an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
Example sentence • Eating foods high in carotene can help promote healthy skin and eyes.
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• the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis
Example sentence • In diplotene , the synaptonemal complex begins to dissolve.
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• any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
Example sentence • A high level of fetoprotein in the blood can indicate a neural tube defect.
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• a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
Example sentence • The function of glycoproteins is to facilitate cell adhesion.
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• any of several substances found in the nuclei of all living cells; consists of a protein bound to a nucleic acid
Example sentence • The viral nucleoprotein plays a critical role in viral replication and assembly.
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• containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
Example sentence • One example of a phosphoprotein is casein, which is found in milk.
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• a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye
Example sentence • Collagen is a common type of scleroprotein found in connective tissues.
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• Any of a group of enzymes, containing flavin, that act as dehydrogenases
Example sentence • One example of a flavoprotein is flavodoxin, which is involved in electron transfer reactions in bacteria.
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Example sentence • The mucoprotein found in mucus helps to trap pathogens and protect the respiratory system.
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Example sentence • The nonprotein component of an enzyme is often called a cofactor.
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Example sentence • The artist applied barbotine to add texture to the clay vase.
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• an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide
Example sentence • Smoking cigarettes introduces nicotine into the bloodstream.
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• a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
Example sentence • I need to fill up the car with gasoline before we leave.
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• an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
Example sentence • He was given a dose of morphine to ease his pain.
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• an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
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• found in the ordinary course of events
Example sentence • I have a daily morning routine of drinking coffee and reading the news.
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Example sentence • She wore a stylish pair of bottines to the party.
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• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
verb
• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
Example sentence • I need to repair my washing machine .
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• a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
Example sentence • I forgot my water bottle at home, so I had to buy a bottle of water at the canteen .
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• an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
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• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
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• mean or intend to express or convey
Example sentence • What is the mean of these numbers?
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• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
verb
• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • I have been waiting for you all day.
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• the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
verb
• perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Example sentence • I have seen that movie before.
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• a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Example sentence • Long-term use of amphetamines can lead to dependence and addiction.
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• closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill
verb
• kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine
Example sentence • The guillotine was an execution device used during the French Revolution.
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• an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
Example sentence • Carrots are rich in beta-carotene , which is converted into vitamin A in the body.
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• a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis
Example sentence • The blood test showed high levels of beta-lipoprotein .
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• any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
Example sentence • A blood test is used to measure foetoprotein levels.
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• a protein that contains iodine
Example sentence • The presence of iodoprotein in the body is necessary for proper thyroid function.
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Example sentence • The main apoprotein associated with high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is called apolipoprotein A-I.
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Example sentence • The glucoprotein antibodies are important for immune response.
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Example sentence • The lactoprotein in milk helps to build and repair body tissues.
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• a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
Example sentence • I bought a fashion magazine to keep up with the latest trends.
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• of or relating to the sea
noun
• a member of the United States Marine Corps
adjective satellite
• native to or inhabiting the sea
Example sentence • The marine biologist studied the behavior of dolphins.
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• a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
adjective satellite
• beneath the surface of the sea
verb
• move forward or under in a sliding motion
Example sentence • The submarine dived deep into the ocean.
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• a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
Example sentence • I need a cup of coffee to wake me up because of the caffeine .
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• derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
Example sentence • My doctor prescribed codeine for my persistent cough.
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• a belief that there is a realm controlled by a divine spirit
Example sentence • The hidden treasure remained unseen for centuries.
7 2 Example sentence • She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
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• free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
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• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
adverb
• completely; used as intensifiers
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• free of restrictions or qualifications
verb
• make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
Example sentence • I just got a clean bill of health from the doctor.
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• the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
verb
• promote to a queen, as of a pawn in chess
Example sentence • The queen waved to the cheering crowd.
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• the place where some action occurs
Example sentence • The crime scene was full of evidence.
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• a formation of people or things one beside another
verb
• be in line with; form a line along
Example sentence • Please wait in line for your turn.
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• a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Example sentence • She added an amine to the reaction mixture to act as a catalyst.
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• a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
Example sentence • Exposure to chlorine gas can cause respiratory problems.
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• the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
Example sentence • French cuisine is known for its use of rich flavors and delicate techniques.
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• a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
Example sentence • Certain activities, such as eating chocolate or exercising, can increase dopamine levels.
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• a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; a powerful reducing agent; used chiefly in rocket fuels
Example sentence • The rocket was fueled with a mixture of hydrazine and liquid oxygen.
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• a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
Example sentence • The doctor administered ketamine to the patient before surgery.
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• a public toilet in a military area
Example sentence • The soldiers dug a latrine in the field.
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• a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
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• unrestrained by convention or morality
Example sentence • He was known as a notorious libertine , indulging in every vice imaginable.
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