6 2 noun n noun
• a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses
Example sentence • The neuron is the basic building block of the nervous system.
7 3 noun n noun
• The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals, in the form of minute particles.
Example sentence • The aleuron layer in wheat grain contains enzymes that break down starch.
8 3 noun n noun
• an elementary particle with negative charge
Example sentence • An electron has a negative charge.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
Example sentence • My military uniform has a chevron on the sleeve to indicate my rank.
9 3 noun n noun
• an accelerator that imparts energies of several million electron-volts to rapidly moving particles
Example sentence • The cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator used in nuclear physics.
10 4 noun n noun
• an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
Example sentence • Scientists have developed synthetic interferon for use in treating certain types of cancers.
8 4 noun n noun
• conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence')
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• granular protein in outermost layer of endosperm of many seeds or cereal grains
Example sentence • The aleurones in wheat grains contain enzymes that aid in the digestion of nutrients.
11 4 noun n noun
• A multipolar neuron that connects afferent and efferent neurons.
Example sentence • An interneuron is a type of neuron that connects sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system.
8 3 noun n noun
• an elementary particle with negative charge
Example sentence • The negatron is a hypothetical subatomic particle with the same mass as an electron but with opposite charge.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of the small tubules that are the excretory units of the vertebrate kidney
Example sentence • The nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney.
8 3 noun n
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5 2 noun n noun
• mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame
Example sentence • I bought a new futon for my guest room.
4 2 noun n noun
• (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface
Example sentence • She is considered an icon of fashion and style.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes
3 2 noun n noun
• the longest division of geological time
Example sentence • The dinosaur went extinct millions of eons ago.
4 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a colorless odorless gaseous element that gives a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
Example sentence • He bought a neon sign for his man cave.
2 1 adverb adv adjective
• in operation or operational
Example sentence • She put her coat on and left the house.
5 2 noun n noun
• a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts
Example sentence • The headlights of the car were equipped with xenon bulbs.
8 3 noun n noun
• A televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone.
Example sentence • The telethon raised over $1 million for cancer research.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • I saw a python at the zoo.
4 2 noun n noun
• a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
Example sentence • The ikon of the Virgin Mary was placed on the altar.
5 2
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9 4 noun n noun
• large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
Example sentence • The orangutan swung gracefully from tree to tree in the dense rainforest.
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the second day of the week; the first working day
4 2 adverb adv adverb
• Being the target of an action.
preposition
• Physically above and in contact with.
Example sentence • She stumbled upon an old photograph while cleaning the attic.
3 1 noun n Example sentence • His son just turned one year old today.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the basic unit of money in South Korea
Example sentence • She celebrated her victory with great joy, as she knew she had won the competition.
8 3 noun n noun
• an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a ganglion on his wrist.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a city in southwestern Russia on the delta of the Volga River
Example sentence • She wore a stylish astrakhan coat to the party.
6 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (Greek mythology) one of a nation of women warriors of Scythia (who burned off the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively)
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an argument opposed to a proposal
adverb
• in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.
Example sentence • He used a con to trick people into giving him money.
8 3 noun n noun
• any long and arduous undertaking
Example sentence • She trained for months to run her first marathon .
5 2 noun n noun
• a craftsman who works with stone or brick
Example sentence • The mason carefully laid each brick to build the wall.
6 2 noun n noun
• English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1726)
Example sentence • The newton is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI).
6 2 noun n Example sentence • The museum relies on its patrons for financial support.
8 3 noun n noun
• a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense
Example sentence • The shape of the building is a pentagon .
5 2 noun n noun
• gallery where works of art can be displayed
Example sentence • I have an appointment at the hair salon tomorrow.
3 1 noun n noun
• (used only to address someone) Honey, sweetheart, a term of endearment; a friendly term of address.
interjection
• ; cheering a sports team, especially a GAA team; exhortation or encouragement come on; congratulations well done, bravo
4 1 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
Example sentence • The milk in the fridge has gone bad.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
noun
• a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
adjective satellite
• common to or shared by two or more parties
Example sentence • It is common for children to play with toys.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a faint constellation twisting around the North Celestial Pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus
Example sentence • The dragon breathed fire and destroyed the entire village.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • I learned an important lesson about trust.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Example sentence • I ask for your pardon for arriving late to the meeting.
6 2 noun n noun
• a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential
Example sentence • He is a kind and caring person .
6 2 noun n noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years in prison for his crimes.
6 2 noun n noun
• a rational motive for a belief or action
verb
• decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
Example sentence • There is no reason to be upset about minor setbacks.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
Example sentence • He was armed with a deadly weapon .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
verb
• negotiate the terms of an exchange
Example sentence • I found a great bargain on these shoes at the thrift store.
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