10 3 noun n noun
• the part of the skull that encloses the brain
Example sentence • The archeologists discovered several ancient braincases in the excavation site.
9 3 verb v noun
• the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
9 3 noun n noun
• a waterway that feeds water to a mill or water wheel or turbine
Example sentence • The headraces supply water to the turbines in the hydroelectric power plant.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The lightfaces in the room illuminated the paintings on the walls.
2 1 verb v noun
• the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
3 1 adjective adj noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I saw his dog at the park.
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.
7 3 verb v verb
• enclose in, or as if in, a case
Example sentence • The jewelry box encases a rare diamond necklace.
5 2 noun n noun
• Matter in a state intermediate between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid) (or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly.
verb
• To kill with poisonous gas.
Example sentence • The gases released from the volcano were toxic.
7 2 noun n noun
• an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
verb
• put into words or an expression
Example sentence • She studied a list of common phrases before her trip to France.
9 3
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Example sentence • She took quick halfpaces as she made her way through the crowd.
7 2 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
7 3 noun n noun
• a collection of maps in book form
Example sentence • I need to buy some atlases for my geography class.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
Example sentence • Many cities have pedestrian bridges to safely cross busy roads.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• 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 verb, noun v, n noun
• (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
6 2 noun n noun
• a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
Example sentence • The judges deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
6 2 noun n noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
6 2 noun n noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
6 2 noun n noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
Example sentence • My missus is an amazing cook.
8 3 noun n noun
• land and the buildings on it
Example sentence • We need to clean the premises before the guests arrive.
4 1 noun n noun
• an examination consisting of a few short questions
verb
• examine someone's knowledge of something
Example sentence • I need to study for the history quiz tomorrow.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
Example sentence • I couldn't find my sunglasses anywhere.
5 2 noun n noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example sentence • He worked overtime to earn higher wages .
7 2 noun n noun
• a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
Example sentence • The fairies danced in a circle under the moonlight.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a powerful effect or influence
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • The police forces are searching for the missing child.
6 2 noun n noun
• solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
verb
• provide with a horse or horses
Example sentence • I love to ride horses at the local stable.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
Example sentence • The houses on this street are all painted the same color.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
6 2 verb v adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
Example sentence • He passes the ball to his teammate.
6 3 verb v verb
• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Example sentence • He abases himself before his boss to gain favor.
7 3 noun n
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9 3 noun n noun
• a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
Example sentence • I bought two new bookcases for my home library.
10 3 noun n noun
• a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
Example sentence • He carried two briefcases on his business trip.
8 3
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7 3
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8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Adenylyl cyclases are a class of cyclases that catalyze the conversion of ATP to cyclic AMP.
7 3 verb v verb
• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example sentence • He debases himself by pandering to popular opinion.
7 3 verb v verb
• To remove the gas from.
Example sentence • The chemist degases the solution before conducting the experiment.
8 3
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8 3 verb v verb
• To set (a gemstone etc.) into.
Example sentence • The artist enchases the gemstone into a delicate pendant.
7 3 noun
• a slight convexity in the shaft of a column; compensates for the illusion of concavity that viewers experience when the sides are perfectly straight
6 3 verb v verb
• remove from memory or existence
Example sentence • He erases the wrong answer from the board.
8 3 noun n noun
• A noisy disorderly quarrel, fight, brawl, disturbance or scrap.
Example sentence • There were several fracases at the football match.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• The purified, dry form of an amine, especially an alkaloid natural product, that is normally used in solution.
7 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • Bacterial gyrases are enzymes that help control the twisting and untwisting of DNA strands.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • In biology, hydrases are involved in various metabolic processes.
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