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Example sentence • Scientists have been studying aequorins for their bioluminescent properties.
12 4 noun
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• any of several small temperate and tropical orchids having mottled or striped leaves and spikes of small yellowish-white flowers in a twisted raceme
Example sentence • The helleborines bloomed beautifully in the garden.
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• an amphibious division of the United States Navy
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a course of cyclosporins to prevent rejection of the transplanted kidney.
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Example sentence • The fluorescence emission of euchlorins is influenced by environmental factors.
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Example sentence • He collected various fiorins from different eras.
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• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • She imagines herself living in a different country.
7 2 noun
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• the expensive white fur of the ermine
Example sentence • The ermines are small carnivorous mammals found in northern regions.
8 2 noun
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• 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 • The factory is filled with large machines that automate the production process.
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• have a desire for something or someone who is not present
Example sentence • She pines for her lost love.
7 2 noun
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• a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
Example sentence • The hikers followed a narrow trail that snaked through the deep ravines .
8 2 noun
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• small fatty fish usually canned
Example sentence • I love eating sardines on toast for breakfast.
8 2 noun
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• immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
Example sentence • Many countries have implemented national immunization programs to distribute vaccines .
7 2 adverb, noun
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• tall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice
9 2 noun
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• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • She enjoys hiking in the mountains during her summer vacations.
9 3 noun
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• a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
Example sentence • I enjoy reading fashion magazines .
7 2 noun
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• a complex inorganic compound that contains ammonia molecules
Example sentence • The ligand ethylenediamine can form two different ammines with cobalt(II) chloride.
8 2 verb, noun
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• decree or designate beforehand
Example sentence • Her talent and dedication destines her to become a successful musician.
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Example sentence • The dextrines are a group of carbohydrates produced from the enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of starch.
9 2 noun
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• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Example sentence • Different religions have different doctrines regarding the afterlife.
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• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Example sentence • They are developing more fuel-efficient engines for airplanes.
7 2 noun
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Example sentence • The African country is currently facing one of the worst famines in its history.
8 2 noun
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noun
• A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those of Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called respectively Flamen Dialis, Flamen Martialis, and Flamen Quirinalis.
Example sentence • The flamines were ancient Roman priests dedicated to specific deities.
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Example sentence • The soldiers fought bravely on the frontlines .
9 2 noun
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• A line rigged to a mast; -- used in hoisting rigging; a girtline.
Example sentence • The sailor climbed up the gantlines to reach the crow's nest.
8 2 noun
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• A toothed chisel used by sculptors
Example sentence • The theater had several gradines for the audience to sit on.
8 2 noun
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• any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
Example sentence • The garden was filled with the sweet scent of jasmines .
8 2 noun
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• a small usually tarred line of 2 strands
Example sentence • He carefully coiled the marlines around the winch.
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Example sentence • The pectines help scorpions detect vibrations and chemicals in their environment.
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8 2 noun
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• an amino acid that is found in many proteins (especially collagen)
Example sentence • The presence of prolines in the peptide sequence affects its flexibility.
7 2 noun
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• the act of despoiling a country in warfare
Example sentence • The novel explores the theme of rapines committed during war.
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7 2 noun
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• The evergreen shrub Juniperus sabina, endemic to Europe, which yields a medicinal oil.
Example sentence • The savines are a type of evergreen tree found in the Mediterranean region.
7 2
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• a sweetish crystalline amino acid involved in the synthesis by the body of cysteine
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• a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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Example sentence • Exposure to certain toxines can cause severe health problems.
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• A strap used to carry objects tied to its ends by placing the broadened or cushioned middle of the strap over the head just above the forehead.
Example sentence • Hikers use tumplines to carry heavy backpacks.
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13 5 adjective
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• the study and treatment of disorders associated with flight (especially with space flight)
Example sentence • The aeromedicines were delivered by helicopter to the disaster-stricken region.
10 4 noun
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noun
• an orange-red crystalline compound used in making red pigments and in dyeing
8 3 adjective
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• a theophylline derivative that is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed aminophyllines to alleviate the patient's breathing difficulties.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective
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adjective
• relating to or characteristic of malaria mosquitoes
noun
• any mosquito of the genus Anopheles
Example sentence • Scientists study anophelines to better understand their behavior and ecology.
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Example sentence • Doctors often prescribe antipyrines to reduce fever and pain.
12 5 noun
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noun
• the branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice
Example sentence • Research is ongoing to develop new biomedicines for rare genetic disorders.
11 3 noun
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• two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast
Example sentence • The museum had a collection of ancient brigantines on display.
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