3 1 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • She asked me if I could help her, and I said yes .
7 2 noun n noun
• internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
Example sentence • He couldn't sleep because of the gnawing pain in his insides .
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a compound formed from one or more other compounds in a reaction resulting in removal of water
Example sentence • Peroxyacetic anhydrides are reactive compounds used as disinfectants.
10 3 noun n noun
• An organic compound formed from two amino acids joined by a peptide bond.
Example sentence • Peptide hydrolysis releases dipeptides that can be further broken down into individual amino acids.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
Example sentence • Many hormones and enzymes are peptides .
12 4 noun n noun
• a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
Example sentence • These polypeptides are essential for protein synthesis.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • May God bless you on your birthday.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
adjective satellite
• suitable for formal occasions
Example sentence • I bought a new dress for the party.
4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
adverb
• used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something
adjective satellite
• (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Example sentence • He had less time to complete the task.
4 1 noun n noun
• a state of confusion and disorderliness
Example sentence • Don't make a mess in the kitchen.
8 2 noun n noun
• a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
Example sentence • The princess wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
verb
• subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
Example sentence • Baking a cake requires a step-by-step process .
7 2 noun n noun
• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Example sentence • She worked hard and achieved great success in her career.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a formation of people or things one beside another
verb
• be in line with; form a line along
Example sentence • The artist used bold lines to create a striking composition.
9 3 noun n noun
• English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
11 3 noun n noun
• small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States
Example sentence • The silversides darted away when they sensed danger.
10 3 noun n noun
• a serious and sedate individual
Example sentence • He is always a sobersides and never joins in the fun.
8 2 noun n noun
• (usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline
Example sentence • The topsides of the ship were painted white.
6 2 verb v noun
• a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
verb
• touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Example sentence • He gently caressed her cheek with his fingertips.
5 1 noun n noun
• weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
Example sentence • I love playing chess with my brother.
7 2 verb v verb
• confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
Example sentence • I confess that I have been lying to you.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
7 3 noun n noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Example sentence • She filed a lawsuit seeking damages for personal injury.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • There was an excess of food left over after the party.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She tried hard to impress her boss by working late every day.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
verb
• to stress, single out as important
Example sentence • She is under a lot of stress at work.
7 2 verb v noun
• partial or complete nakedness
Example sentence • She undressed quickly and jumped into the shower.
10 4 noun n noun
• a colorless solid amide of acetic acid used as a solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds
Example sentence • The pharmaceutical industry commonly uses acetamides in drug synthesis.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a white crystalline amide of propenoic acid can damage the nervous system and is carcinogenic in laboratory animals
Example sentence • Exposure to acrylamides has been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
9 3 noun n noun
• A substance that kills, or inhibits the growth of, algae.
Example sentence • Using algicides can help to prevent the growth of algae in swimming pools.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a compound of arsenic with a more positive element
Example sentence • Many arsenides have unique crystal structures and interesting electronic properties.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The symptoms of ascarides include abdominal pain and diarrhea.
6 2 noun n noun
• a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
Example sentence • During the play, the actors would occasionally deliver humorous asides to the audience.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any chemical agent that destroys bacteria
Example sentence • The farmers sprayed bactericides on their crops to prevent disease.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • She sat down on the banksides of the river and enjoyed the serene view.
8 2 noun n noun
• space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
Example sentence • There were beautiful flowers on the bedsides of the patients in the hospital.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • Woe betides anyone who crosses her path.
10 2 verb v noun
• A driver's field of blindness around an automobile; the side areas behind the driver.
Example sentence • He blindsides his opponents with unexpected moves.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • Some common examples of borides include boron carbide and boron nitride.
8 3 noun n noun
• Any compound containing the -C≡N radical or the C≡N-1 anion.
Example sentence • The production of cyanides is strictly regulated.
8 2 noun n noun
• The side of a planet that faces towards the sun around which it orbits
Example sentence • The daysides of Mercury and Venus are scorching hot.
7 2 verb v verb
• reach, make, or come to a decision about something
Example sentence • She decides to go for a run every morning.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The deuterides of certain elements exhibit unique chemical properties.
8 3 noun n
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13 4 noun n noun
• any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield two monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
Example sentence • Sucrose, lactose, and maltose are all examples of disaccharides .
10 3 noun n noun
• A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.
Example sentence • Some disulfides can be reduced to thiols by adding reducing agents.
9 2 noun
• the region adjacent to a boat dock
Example sentence • The boat was moored at the docksides .
9 2 noun n noun
• a salt of hydrofluoric acid
Example sentence • Dentists often recommend using toothpaste that contains fluorides for better oral health.
9 2
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11 3 noun n noun
• a person who murders their brother or sister
Example sentence • The community was torn apart by the fratricides that occurred.
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