5 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• concerned with or supporting or in conformity with the political principles of the Green Party
noun
• green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
adjective satellite
• of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
Example sentence • She wore a green dress to the party.
7 2 Example sentence • She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
5 1 noun n noun
• the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
verb
• promote to a queen, as of a pawn in chess
Example sentence • The queen waved to the cheering crowd.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products
Example sentence • The swimmer wore a neoprene cap to keep his head warm in the cold water.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
verb
• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Example sentence • I saw the movie on the big screen .
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• (of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year
noun
• a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
Example sentence • I love the fresh scent of evergreens during the holiday season.
7 2 noun n noun
• a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
Example sentence • Exposure to benzene in high amounts can be harmful to health.
8 3 noun n noun
• a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
Example sentence • Many fruits, such as bananas, naturally produce ethylene gas.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the place where some action occurs
Example sentence • The crime scene was full of evidence.
8 3 noun n noun
• an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide
Example sentence • Smoking cigarettes introduces nicotine into the bloodstream.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
adjective satellite
• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
verb
• mean or intend to express or convey
Example sentence • What is the mean of these numbers?
4 1 verb v noun
• the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
verb
• perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Example sentence • I have seen that movie before.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or transmitted by a member of the family Muridae (rats and mice)
noun
• a rodent that is a member of the family Muridae
Example sentence • Research studies often use murine models to investigate human diseases.
11 3 noun n noun
• derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization
Example sentence • The chloroprene industry has seen significant growth in recent years.
8 3 noun n noun
• a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite
7 2 noun n noun
• a public toilet in a military area
Example sentence • The soldiers dug a latrine in the field.
9 2 noun n noun
• a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
Example sentence • I always wear sunscreen when I go to the beach.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of several evergreen perennials of the genus Pyrola
Example sentence • I love the taste of wintergreen gum.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
Example sentence • I spotted a peregrine falcon soaring through the sky.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
Example sentence • Fish is a great source of protein .
4 1 verb v verb
• gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk
Example sentence • It can be difficult to wean a child off their favorite toy.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
Example sentence • The color of your eyes is determined by your genes.
8 3 noun n noun
• a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
Example sentence • I filled up the lamp with kerosene so we could have some light.
11 4 noun n noun
• a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic
Example sentence • The coffee cup was made of polystyrene .
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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8 2 noun n noun
• a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
Example sentence • I need a cup of coffee to wake me up because of the caffeine .
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
Example sentence • Doctors often use saline to clean wounds.
5 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
noun
• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
adverb
• completely; used as intensifiers
adjective satellite
• free of restrictions or qualifications
verb
• make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
Example sentence • I just got a clean bill of health from the doctor.
8 3 noun n noun
• a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
Example sentence • I need to fill up the car with gasoline before we leave.
7 2 noun n noun
• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
verb
• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
Example sentence • I need to repair my washing machine .
8 3 noun n noun
• a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
Example sentence • I bought a fashion magazine to keep up with the latest trends.
9 3 noun n noun
• a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
adjective satellite
• beneath the surface of the sea
verb
• move forward or under in a sliding motion
Example sentence • The submarine dived deep into the ocean.
7 2 noun n noun
• a condition promoting sanitary practices
Example sentence • Personal hygiene is important for overall health.
7 2 noun n noun
• semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topaz
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful citrine necklace to the party.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • The bird preened its feathers after bathing.
8 2 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• As seen on a screen (as of television, film, or computer) rather than in real life.
adverb
• Inside the frame of the cinema, television or computer screen.
Example sentence • The actor received applause from the audience when he appeared onscreen .
9 4 noun n noun
• a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
Example sentence • The acetylene torch emits a hot flame for cutting and soldering.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Example sentence • Long-term use of amphetamines can lead to dependence and addiction.
7 2 noun n noun
• a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
Example sentence • I use soybean oil for cooking.
8 3 noun n noun
• an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
Example sentence • Eating foods high in carotene can help promote healthy skin and eyes.
10 3 verb v verb
• go against, as of rules and laws
Example sentence • The company's actions contravene the terms of the contract.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • The board will convene for a special meeting next week.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• from 58 million to 40 million years ago; presence of modern mammals
9 3 verb v verb
• get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
Example sentence • The teacher intervened when the students started arguing.
9 3 noun n noun
• the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane
Example sentence • The methylene group consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to a carbon atom.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs
Example sentence • Mothballs contain naphthalene as the main active ingredient.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• designed to incite to indecency or lust
Example sentence • His obscene language was not appreciated by the guests.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• from 13 million to 2 million years ago; growth of mountains; cooling of climate; more and larger mammals
Example sentence • Paleontologists have discovered a pliocene fossil of a prehistoric mammal.
12 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
Example sentence • The polyethylene coating on the wire provides insulation.
13 5 noun n noun
• a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material
Example sentence • The water bottle is made from polypropylene , which is known for its durability.
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