7 3 noun n noun
• A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
Example sentence • The DNA molecule is composed of two intertwining helices .
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Example sentence • The anthelices are the outer ridges of the ear.
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• the event of dying or departure from life
verb
• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
Example sentence • The number of deceases caused by the virus is increasing rapidly.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • He referenced several treatises in his research paper.
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• A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis.
Example sentence • The acropolises of Athens, Greece, are famous for their archaeological remains.
9 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• (linguistics) omission at the beginning of a word as in `coon' for `raccoon' or `till' for `until'
9 4 noun n noun
• (botany) a natural swelling or enlargement: at the base of the stalk or seta in certain mosses or on the cone scale of certain conifers
Example sentence • The apophyses of the vertebrae provide attachment points for various muscles.
10 4 noun n noun
• a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
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Example sentence • The enzymes in the stomach biolyses food.
10 4 noun n noun
• coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
Example sentence • The doctor observed hemoptyses in the patient's medical records.
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Example sentence • The homolyses of hydrogen peroxide produces water and oxygen.
9 4 verb v noun
• loss of the ability to move a body part
Example sentence • Fear paralyses her every time she wants to speak in public.
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Example sentence • The study focused on the petrogeneses of different igneous rocks.
9 4 verb
• To effect suberization of.
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Example sentence • The panel of interlocutrices asked probing questions during the debate.
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6 1 adverb adv verb
• give pleasure to or be pleasing to
Example sentence • Could you please help me carry these bags?
5 1 adjective adj pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
Example sentence • I don't like the taste of these cookies.
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• lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
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Example sentence • The oncolyses treatment aims to target and kill cancer cells in the body.
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• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
8 3 noun n noun
• performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
Example sentence • He works in the IT services department of the company.
6 1 noun n noun
• a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
verb
• used in the imperative (get away, or stop it)
Example sentence • I love eating cheese on my crackers.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
verb
• invest with or as with a body; give body to
Example sentence • The bodies of the victims were discovered in the basement.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a woman of the peerage in Britain
Example sentence • The ladies gathered at the park for their weekly walk.
7 3 noun n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • The stock indices fluctuated throughout the day.
8 3 noun n noun
• (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
Example sentence • The mathematician analyzed the matrices to solve the system of linear equations.
7 3 noun n noun
• A varicose, i.e. swollen and knotted, vein
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with esophageal varices .
8 3 noun n noun
• A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
Example sentence • The vortices in the river created a swirling effect.
6 1 noun n noun
• a slight wind (usually refreshing)
verb
• blow gently and lightly
Example sentence • The cool breeze felt refreshing on a hot summer day.
7 2 noun n noun
• an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed him with a rare genetic disease .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
verb
• move gently or carefully
Example sentence • She danced with grace and ease .
9 3 noun n noun
• skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
Example sentence • He has a deep expertise in the field of astrophysics.
6 1 verb v noun
• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
verb
• stop moving or become immobilized
Example sentence • I forgot to put the ice cream back in the freezer and it started to freeze .
5 1 verb v Example sentence • The police will seize any illegal drugs they find.
6 2 noun n noun
• similar things placed in order or happening one after another
Example sentence • I have been binge-watching a series on Netflix.
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.
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of gripping and pressing firmly
verb
• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example sentence • I gave the bottle a tight squeeze to get the last drop of ketchup.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
Example sentence • She gave him a playful tease before revealing the surprise party.
9 3 noun n noun
• group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
Example sentence • I need to buy some new batteries for my flashlight.
12 2 noun n noun
• an effort that is inconvenient
Example sentence • He encountered many difficulties while trying to solve the complex math problem.
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