8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• (of exocrine glands) producing a secretion in which part of the secreting cell is released with the secretion
Example sentence • Certain bacteria can break down apocrine sweat, causing body odor.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• Of a hormone, neuropeptide, etc.: acting on the cell that produced it.
Example sentence • The autocrine effect of growth factors can regulate cell division.
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.
6 2 noun n noun
• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Example sentence • The car's engine started smoking.
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 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 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• 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.
9 3 verb v verb
• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Example sentence • She conducted a series of experiments to determine the effectiveness of the new drug.
10 3 noun n verb
• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example sentence • The military emphasizes discipline in all aspects of training.
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.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• associated with women and not with men
noun
• a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female
adjective satellite
• (music or poetry) ending on an unaccented beat or syllable
Example sentence • She wore a feminine dress to the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
Example sentence • I love the sweet smell of jasmine in the garden.
5 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
verb
• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example sentence • I will begin my homework after dinner.
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.
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.
6 2 noun n noun
• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
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.
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.
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.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
verb
• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Example sentence • She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
3 1 verb v noun
• a victory (as in a race or other competition)
verb
• be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • The library is within walking distance.
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.
10 4 noun n noun
• a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Example sentence • She felt a rush of adrenaline as she bungee jumped off the bridge.
4 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 • Please wait in line for your turn.
7 2 noun n noun
• 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 .
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Example sentence • They conducted a clandestine meeting in the basement.
8 2 noun n noun
• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Example sentence • The Catholic Church has a strict doctrine regarding marriage and divorce.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • The country is experiencing a severe famine , with millions of people on the brink of starvation.
9 3 noun n noun
• the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
Example sentence • The intestines are responsible for absorbing nutrients from food.
9 3 noun n noun
• a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
Example sentence • I spread margarine on my toast instead of butter.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• male (of grammatical gender)
noun
• a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male
adjective satellite
• (music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable
Example sentence • He had a muscular and masculine physique.
9 3 noun n noun
• the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons
Example sentence • The effects of mescaline can include hallucinations, altered perception of time, and synesthesia.
8 3 verb v verb
• give a new or different definition to
Example sentence • The company plans to redefine its brand image to target a younger audience.
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 ?
8 3 noun n noun
• (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a container; usually has a lid
Example sentence • I threw the empty can in the recycling bin .
5 2 noun n noun
• small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
verb
• confine to a small space, such as a cabin
Example sentence • We stayed in a cozy log cabin during our vacation.
6 2 noun n noun
• box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
Example sentence • The family gathered around the coffin at the funeral.
7 2 noun n noun
• large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
Example sentence • The dolphin gracefully leaped out of the water.
3 1 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
verb
• equip (a car) with fins
Example sentence • The shark's fin sliced through the water as it swam gracefully.
8 2 noun n noun
• a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
Example sentence • The fountain in the park is a popular gathering spot.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• not fake or counterfeit
adjective satellite
• not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
Example sentence • She has a genuine smile that lights up the room.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
verb
• separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin
Example sentence • She ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
7 2 noun n noun
• winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
Example sentence • The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
7 3 noun n noun
• the main good female character in a work of fiction
Example sentence • She saved the drowning child and was hailed as a heroine .
3 3 noun n noun
• a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
Example sentence • The inn was full of weary travelers.
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