15 5 noun n noun
• a muscle relaxant for striated muscle that is used as an adjunct to anesthesia during certain surgical procedures
Example sentence • The duration of action of succinylcholine is typically short.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • I bought a jar of picholine olives from the grocery store.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
adjective satellite
• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
verb
• mean or intend to express or convey
Example sentence • What is the mean of these numbers?
4 1 verb v noun
• 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.
4 1 verb v noun
• 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.
12 4 noun n noun
• parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity
Example sentence • The doctor administered a methacholine challenge test to determine the patient's lung function.
7 2 noun n noun
• an amphibious division of the United States Navy
7 2 Example sentence • She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
5 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
noun
• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
adverb
• completely; used as intensifiers
adjective satellite
• 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.
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 .
5 1 noun n noun
• 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.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the place where some action occurs
Example sentence • The crime scene was full of evidence.
7 2 noun n
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8 2 noun n Example sentence • He felt trapped within the confines of his small apartment.
8 3 verb v verb
• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • She imagines herself living in a different country.
5 1 verb v verb
• have a desire for something or someone who is not present
Example sentence • She pines for her lost love.
4 1 noun n noun
• any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
verb
• hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball
Example sentence • He planted a bean in the garden.
7 2 noun n noun
• 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 .
4 1 noun n noun
• an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
Example sentence • The dean of the college welcomed the new students.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than seventeen
Example sentence • I have been studying for eighteen hours straight.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
verb
• regard highly; think much of
Example sentence • His accomplishments have earned him great esteem in the business world.
7 2 noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than fourteen
Example sentence • She is turning fifteen next month.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than thirteen
Example sentence • She is fourteen years old.
8 3 noun n noun
• 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.
4 1 noun n noun
• a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of jeans.
4 1 adjective adj noun
• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
adjective satellite
• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example sentence • She has a keen interest in photography.
8 3 noun n noun
• 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.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• 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.
8 2 noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than eighteen
Example sentence • I have nineteen books on my bookshelf.
7 2 noun n noun
• 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 .
7 2 noun n noun
• an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
adjective satellite
• found in the ordinary course of events
Example sentence • I have a daily morning routine of drinking coffee and reading the news.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
verb
• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Example sentence • I saw the movie on the big screen .
9 3 noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than sixteen
Example sentence • I have seventeen pairs of shoes in my closet.
7 2 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than fifteen
Example sentence • I turned sixteen last week.
9 3 noun n noun
• 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.
8 2 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than twelve
Example sentence • My lucky number is thirteen .
14 5 noun n noun
• a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Example sentence • Researchers are studying the effects of acetylcholines on memory and cognition.
15 6 noun n noun
• any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
Example sentence • Long-term use of benzodiazepines can lead to dependence and withdrawal symptoms.
14 5 noun n
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Example sentence • Some isoalloxazines are natural pigments found in certain marine organisms.
8 2 noun n noun
• a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins
Example sentence • The presence of leucines in the body is necessary for muscle growth and repair.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A very fine, semi-opaque fabric similar to muslin, typically made of silk, wool or cotton.
11 4 noun n noun
• calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks
Example sentence • My doctor prescribed nifedipines to help manage my hypertension.
14 5 noun n noun
• an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body
Example sentence • Dietary sources of phenylalanines include meats, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
8 2 noun n noun
• A dish consisting of french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, eaten primarily in Canada
10 3 noun n noun
• meat patties rolled in rice and simmered in a tomato sauce
Example sentence • If threatened, porcupines can raise and rattle their quills as a warning signal.
7 2 noun n noun
• the expensive white fur of the ermine
Example sentence • The ermines are small carnivorous mammals found in northern regions.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (prosody) a line of verse that has six iambic feet
Example sentence • The poem is written in alexandrines.
5 2 noun n noun
• 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.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• 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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