8 3 noun n noun
• a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
Example sentence • The taste receptor on your tongue allows you to perceive different flavors.
8 3 noun n noun
• (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The inceptor of the project proposed a new method to increase efficiency.
12 5 noun n noun
• a sensory receptor that responds to pressure
Example sentence • The baroreceptor senses changes in blood pressure and sends signals to the brain.
13 5 noun n noun
• a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli
Example sentence • Olfactory chemoreceptors in the nose help detect odor molecules.
12 5 noun n noun
• any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body
Example sentence • The exteroceptor in my skin detected the heat of the sun.
12 5 noun n noun
• any receptor that responds to stimuli inside the body
Example sentence • The interoceptor provides information about the internal state of the body to the brain.
13 5 noun n noun
• special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body
Example sentence • The proprioceptor in my ankle helps me maintain balance while walking.
14 5 noun n noun
• a sensory receptor that responds to heat and cold
Example sentence • A thermoreceptor is a sensory nerve ending that is sensitive to changes in temperature.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The baroceptor reflex helps to control blood pressure by detecting changes in blood vessel stretch.
15 6 noun n noun
• Any receptor that provides an organism with information about mechanical changes in its environment, such as movement, tension and pressure
Example sentence • The mechanoreceptor in the skin detects pressure and touch.
13 5 noun n noun
• A specialized neuron or other structure able to detect and react to light.
Example sentence • Rod photoreceptors are specialized in detecting dim light.
7 2 noun n noun
• the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
Example sentence • The king held the golden scepter in his hand.
7 2 noun n noun
• the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
Example sentence • The king held his golden sceptre as a symbol of his power.
8 3 noun n noun
• A person who accepts; a taker.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The police used an intercepter to catch the speeding car.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • When injured, nociceptors in the affected area become more sensitive.
12 5 noun n
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12 5 noun n
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9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The microwavable popcorn bag contains a susceptor that helps in achieving the perfect crispiness.
12 5 noun n noun
• any receptor that responds to stimuli inside the body
Example sentence • The enteroceptor is responsible for detecting changes in the internal environment of the body.
12 5 noun n noun
• sensory end organ that responds to changes in osmotic pressure
Example sentence • The osmoreceptor neurons in the brain detect changes in blood osmolality.
8 3 noun n noun
• someone who controls resources and expenditures
Example sentence • The director called for a break during the rehearsal.
9 3 noun n noun
• a high ranking police officer
Example sentence • The building inspector came to assess the safety of the newly constructed house.
5 2 adverb adv adverb
• happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
Example sentence • I went to bed immediately after finishing my work.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• any of various alternatives; some other; entity, singular, other pronoun; quantifier, singular, another
Example sentence • She put on another pair of shoes.
7 2 noun n noun
• a male with the same parents as someone else
Example sentence • My brother is six years older than me.
4 2 adverb adv Example sentence • Have you ever been to Paris?
5 2 adverb adv adjective
• at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
adverb
• happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
adjective satellite
• coming at a subsequent time or stage
6 2 noun n noun
• a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
Example sentence • My mother always cooks dinner for the family.
5 2 adverb adv adverb
• not at all; certainly not; not in any circumstances; not ever; at no time in the past or future
Example sentence • I never want to see you again.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; quantifier, other
Example sentence • Let's consider the needs of others before our own.
8 3 verb v verb
• recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
Example sentence • I remember my childhood home vividly.
8 3 noun n noun
• any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
Example sentence • The metal detector at the airport located the hidden weapon.
9 3 noun n noun
• an optical device for projecting a beam of light
Example sentence • The teacher used a projector to display the slides.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
Example sentence • She wrote her name and the date at the top of the answer sheet.
8 3 adverb adv adverb
• at or in or to any place
Example sentence • I couldn't find my keys anywhere .
6 2 verb v verb
• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
Example sentence • I don't want to bother her while she's studying.
6 2 noun n noun
• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with lung cancer .
6 2 noun n adjective
• of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually
noun
• an area that is approximately central within some larger region
adjective satellite
• equally distant from the extremes
Example sentence • The basketball player scored from the center of the court.
8 3 noun n noun
• a machine for performing calculations automatically
Example sentence • I use my computer for work.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • I will consider your request.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a place off to the side of an area
Example sentence • She found a book hidden in the corner of the room.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
verb
• provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Example sentence • She put a cover over the table to protect it.
6 2 noun n noun
• the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
Example sentence • It's important to be cautious when crossing the road because of the danger of oncoming traffic.
8 2 noun n noun
• a female human offspring
Example sentence • My daughter is turning 16 next month.
6 2 noun n noun
• the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
Example sentence • We had a delicious dinner at the new Italian restaurant.
10 3 verb v adjective satellite
• discovered or determined by scientific observation
Example sentence • She discovered a hidden treasure in the attic.
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