8 3 noun
n
noun
• a simple protein found in the seeds of cereals
11 4 noun
n
noun
• antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections
9 4 noun
n
noun
• highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers
Example sentence • The pyroxylin coating gives the film its glossy finish.
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.
9 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • Mutations in the fibrillin gene can lead to the development of certain genetic disorders.
12 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The dark blue color produced by haematoxylin staining helps in visualizing cellular structures.
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.
16 6 noun
n
noun
• the penicillin that constitutes the principal component of many commercial antibiotics
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed benzylpenicillin to treat the infection.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
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.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a gastrointestinal hormone that apparently participates in controlling smooth muscle contractions in the stomach and small intestine
Example sentence • The secretion of motilin increases during fasting and decreases after eating.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)
Example sentence • Due to its broad-spectrum activity, sk-ampicillin is effective against a wide range of bacteria.
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.
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.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
Example sentence • Damage to the myelin sheath can result in impaired nerve function.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a large rigid dirigible designed to carry passengers or bombs
Example sentence • The zeppelin floated gracefully in the sky.
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, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth
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.
3 1 noun
n
noun
• a person having kinship with another or others
Example sentence • He went to visit his kin over the weekend.
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