7 2 verb
v
verb
• reach, make, or come to a decision about something
Example sentence • She decides to go for a run every morning.
7 2
adverb
• making an additional point; anyway
Example sentence • I don't feel like going out tonight, besides , it's raining heavily.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of killing yourself
Example sentence • The number of suicides in the country has increased dramatically.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
verb
• separate into parts or portions
Example sentence • She divides her time between work and family.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
11 3 noun
n
noun
• small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States
Example sentence • The silversides darted away when they sensed danger.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
Example sentence • He couldn't sleep because of the gnawing pain in his insides .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• any organic compound containing the group -CONH2
Example sentence • The formation of amides can be achieved through the reaction of a carboxylic acid with ammonia or an amine.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• any of the salts of hydrobromic acid; formerly used as a sedative but now generally replaced by safer drugs
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed bromides to help him sleep.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth
Example sentence • Farmers often use herbicides to control the growth of weeds in their fields.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• an overwhelming electoral victory
Example sentence • The heavy rainfall caused several landslides in the mountainous region.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who murders their brother or sister
Example sentence • The community was torn apart by the fratricides that occurred.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the killing of a human being by another human being
Example sentence • There were five homicides reported in the city last month.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a person who murders an infant
Example sentence • The prevalence of infanticides has decreased significantly in modern times.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a chemical used to kill insects
Example sentence • Farmers often use insecticides to protect their crops from pests.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a salt or ester of hydriodic acid
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed iodides to treat the patient's thyroid condition.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)
Example sentence • Farmers often use pesticides to protect their crops from pests.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a serious and sedate individual
Example sentence • He is always a sobersides and never joins in the fun.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a salt of hydrofluoric acid
Example sentence • Dentists often recommend using toothpaste that contains fluorides for better oral health.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• the side or slope of a hill
Example sentence • The sheep grazed peacefully on the hillsides .
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
Example sentence • Many hormones and enzymes are peptides .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• edge of a way or road or path
Example sentence • Wildflowers bloomed along the roadsides , painting the landscape with vibrant colors.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• (usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline
Example sentence • The topsides of the ship were painted white.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three individual fatty acids bound together in a single large molecule; an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body
Example sentence • High levels of triglycerides in blood can increase the risk of heart disease.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• treat or speak of with contempt
Example sentence • He derides his colleagues for their lack of ambition.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a colorless solid amide of acetic acid used as a solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds
Example sentence • The pharmaceutical industry commonly uses acetamides in drug synthesis.
11 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a white crystalline amide of propenoic acid can damage the nervous system and is carcinogenic in laboratory animals
Example sentence • Exposure to acrylamides has been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• A substance that kills, or inhibits the growth of, algae.
Example sentence • Using algicides can help to prevent the growth of algae in swimming pools.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a compound formed from one or more other compounds in a reaction resulting in removal of water
Example sentence • Peroxyacetic anhydrides are reactive compounds used as disinfectants.
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a compound of arsenic with a more positive element
Example sentence • Many arsenides have unique crystal structures and interesting electronic properties.
9 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The symptoms of ascarides include abdominal pain and diarrhea.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
Example sentence • During the play, the actors would occasionally deliver humorous asides to the audience.
12 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any chemical agent that destroys bacteria
Example sentence • The farmers sprayed bactericides on their crops to prevent disease.
9 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • She sat down on the banksides of the river and enjoyed the serene view.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
Example sentence • There were beautiful flowers on the bedsides of the patients in the hospital.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • Woe betides anyone who crosses her path.
10 2 verb
v
noun
• A driver's field of blindness around an automobile; the side areas behind the driver.
Example sentence • He blindsides his opponents with unexpected moves.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • Some common examples of borides include boron carbide and boron nitride.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• Any compound containing the -C≡N radical or the C≡N-1 anion.
Example sentence • The production of cyanides is strictly regulated.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• The side of a planet that faces towards the sun around which it orbits
Example sentence • The daysides of Mercury and Venus are scorching hot.
10 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The deuterides of certain elements exhibit unique chemical properties.
8 3 noun
n
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10 3 noun
n
noun
• An organic compound formed from two amino acids joined by a peptide bond.
Example sentence • Peptide hydrolysis releases dipeptides that can be further broken down into individual amino acids.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield two monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
Example sentence • Sucrose, lactose, and maltose are all examples of disaccharides .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.
Example sentence • Some disulfides can be reduced to thiols by adding reducing agents.
9 2
noun
• the region adjacent to a boat dock
Example sentence • The boat was moored at the docksides .
9 2
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11 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The synthesis of furanosides requires specialized chemical reactions.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• Any of several galactocerebrosides found in the surface membranes of nerve cells.
Example sentence • Certain types of gangliosides are associated with specific functions in the body.
12 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • Many drugs are metabolized in the liver to form glucuronides .
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