9 3 noun n noun
• a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis
Example sentence • The propylene industry has seen significant growth in recent years.
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.
9 4 noun n noun
• a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
Example sentence • The acetylene torch emits a hot flame for cutting and soldering.
8 3 noun n noun
• a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
Example sentence • Many fruits, such as bananas, naturally produce ethylene gas.
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• having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful opaline necklace to the party.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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• a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs
Example sentence • Mothballs contain naphthalene as the main active ingredient.
12 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
Example sentence • The polyethylene coating on the wire provides insulation.
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.
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.
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• a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful necklace with a pendant made of tourmaline .
9 3 noun n noun
• a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
adjective satellite
• unrestrained by convention or morality
Example sentence • He was known as a notorious libertine , indulging in every vice imaginable.
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• oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
Example sentence • The laboratory technician handled the aniline sample with caution.
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• a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber
Example sentence • The old house had polybutylene pipes that needed to be replaced.
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• gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling
Example sentence • She bounced high on the trampoline .
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?
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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.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• from 63 million to 58 million years ago; appearance of birds and earliest mammals
Example sentence • The paleocene fossil was discovered in the desert.
13 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• defensive against enemy submarines
Example sentence • The navy deployed an antisubmarine warfare unit to protect the coastline.
9 3 noun n noun
• hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable
Example sentence • I love making aubergine parmesan for dinner.
9 3 noun n noun
• a firm durable fabric with a twill weave
Example sentence • She wore a gabardine coat to the office.
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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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• a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
Example sentence • Exposure to benzene in high amounts can be harmful to health.
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 noun
• a purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with cytosine
Example sentence • The guanine molecule pairs with cytosine in DNA.
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 .
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 .
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• musteline mammal of northern Eurasia
Example sentence • The wolverine is a species of mammal that resembles a small bear.
8 3 noun n noun
• a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
Example sentence • I filled up the lamp with kerosene so we could have some light.
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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 .
7 2 noun n noun
• 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.
6 2 noun n noun
• a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets
Example sentence • Baleen is a filter-feeding system inside the mouths of baleen whales.
7 2 Example sentence • She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Byzantium or of the Byzantine Empire
adjective satellite
• highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
Example sentence • The byzantine architecture of the cathedral mesmerized the tourists.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• 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.
9 3 noun n noun
• 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.
9 3 noun n noun
• large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
Example sentence • She arrived at the red carpet in a sleek limousine .
9 3 noun n noun
• first or lowest balcony
Example sentence • The mezzanine level of the theater offers a great view of the stage.
8 3 noun n noun
• an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide
Example sentence • Smoking cigarettes introduces nicotine into the bloodstream.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
Example sentence • I spotted a peregrine falcon soaring through the sky.
7 2 noun n noun
• a condition promoting sanitary practices
Example sentence • Personal hygiene is important for overall health.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
verb
• place into enforced isolation, as for medical reasons
Example sentence • The travelers were placed in quarantine upon arriving at the airport.
7 2 noun n noun
• a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
Example sentence • I use soybean oil for cooking.
8 3 noun n noun
• 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.
10 3 verb v verb
• go against, as of rules and laws
Example sentence • The company's actions contravene the terms of the contract.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• from 58 million to 40 million years ago; presence of modern mammals
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