7 2 noun n noun
• (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
Example sentence • There are over 10,000 species of birds in the world.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
Example sentence • The theses presented in this book challenge conventional wisdom.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
Example sentence • Chemical syntheses are important in the field of pharmaceuticals.
15 6 noun n noun
• the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode
11 5 noun n noun
• the presence of abnormally large amounts of sodium in the urine
10 3 noun n noun
• the winds from the west that occur in the temperate zones of the Earth
adverb
• in a westward direction
Example sentence • The westerlies blew across the ocean, pushing the sailboat towards its destination.
9 3 noun n noun
• a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Example sentence • The doctors gave conflicting prognoses for the patient's condition.
11 4 noun n noun
• the diocese of an archbishop
Example sentence • The archdiocese is responsible for overseeing all the parishes in the region.
9 4 noun n verb
• determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
Example sentence • He diagnoses patients with various illnesses.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • The candles were placed on the bases of the cake.
13 4 noun n noun
• nonelective government officials
Example sentence • Large bureaucracies often struggle to adapt to change.
13 4 noun n noun
• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
Example sentence • There are discrepancies between the two financial reports.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Example sentence • The company has strict policies regarding attendance.
11 3 noun n noun
• woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries
Example sentence • I love eating fresh raspberries .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a detailed critical inspection
verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • She has been doing her studies diligently.
12 4 noun n noun
• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Example sentence • The doctor ordered blood tests to determine any nutrient deficiencies .
12 4 noun n noun
• the ratio of the output to the input of any system
Example sentence • The company implemented several efficiencies to reduce costs.
14 5 noun n noun
• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
Example sentence • The company needs to address the inefficiencies in its manufacturing process.
8 3 verb v verb
• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Example sentence • He appeases his crying baby by giving her a pacifier.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a slight wind (usually refreshing)
verb
• blow gently and lightly
Example sentence • The soft breezes of the ocean made the hot day bearable.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time
Example sentence • The deepfreezes in the kitchen were filled with frozen meat.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • His behavior seriously displeases me.
5 2 verb v noun
• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
verb
• move gently or carefully
Example sentence • She eases into the yoga pose.
6 2 noun n
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6 2
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7 2 verb v noun
• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
verb
• stop moving or become immobilized
Example sentence • She freezes whenever she sees a spider.
7 2 noun n noun
• an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice
Example sentence • The museum had a collection of ancient Greek friezes .
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The frises in the museum depict scenes from ancient Greek mythology.
6 2 verb v
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9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The permeases in the small intestine help in the absorption of nutrients.
7 2 verb v verb
• give pleasure to or be pleasing to
Example sentence • She pleases everyone with her beautiful singing voice.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • She prefreezes the lasagna before baking it.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • After melting the ice cubes, the water quickly refreezes in the freezer.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • He seizes the opportunity to showcase his talent.
7 2 noun n noun
• tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
Example sentence • The magazine exposed the sleazes of the fashion industry.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
verb
• exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose
Example sentence • He had frequent sneezes due to his allergies.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of gripping and pressing firmly
verb
• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example sentence • She squeezes the lemon to extract its juice.
11 3 noun n noun
• a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
Example sentence • She performed several stripteases at the club last night.
6 2 verb v noun
• someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
Example sentence • She teases her younger brother by hiding his toys.
8 3 noun n noun
• a swing used by circus acrobats
Example sentence • The circus performers gracefully swung from the trapezes .
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • She carefully tweezes her eyebrows to shape them.
9 3 verb v verb
• become or cause to become soft or liquid
Example sentence • She unfreezes the steak before cooking it.
11 4 noun n noun
• a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point
Example sentence • You should always check the level of antifreezes in your car before winter.
11 4
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6 2 adverb adv adverb
• at all times; all the time and on every occasion
Example sentence • She always arrives on time for class.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism
Example sentence • The taxis lined up outside the airport, waiting for passengers.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The government is taking measures to prevent future crises .
8 2 noun n noun
• a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
Example sentence • Scientists study galaxies to understand the universe.
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