5 2 noun n noun
• a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
Example sentence • Exposure to a certain toxin can cause severe health problems.
9 4 noun n noun
• a potent carcinogen from the fungus Aspergillus; can be produced and stored for use as a bioweapon
Example sentence • Regular monitoring is necessary to ensure that aflatoxin levels in food products are within acceptable limits.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The snake's bite injected a potent hemotoxin into the victim.
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 .
2 1 noun
• a state in midwestern United States, with capital Indianapolis
adverb
• to or toward the inside of
Example sentence • She is sitting in the car.
6 2 noun n noun
• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Example sentence • The car's engine started smoking.
7 3 verb v verb
• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • Just imagine how different the world could be.
8 3 noun n noun
• the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
verb
• treat medicinally, treat with medicine
Example sentence • I forgot to take my medicine this morning.
7 2 noun n noun
• an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
adjective satellite
• found in the ordinary course of events
Example sentence • I have a daily morning routine of drinking coffee and reading the news.
11 5 noun n noun
• any toxin that affects the liver
Example sentence • The hepatotoxin in the food caused liver damage in several people.
7 3 noun n noun
• digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• one of several broad spectrum antibiotic substances obtained from fungi and related to penicillin (trade names Mefoxin); addition of side chains has produced semisynthetic antibiotics with greater antibacterial activity
Example sentence • She was prescribed mefoxin to cure her respiratory infection.
10 4 noun n noun
• any substance produced by plants that is similar in its properties to extracellular bacterial toxin
Example sentence • The phytotoxin released by the weed inhibited the growth of surrounding plants.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • Exposure to tetrotoxin can cause paralysis and, in severe cases, lead to death.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
Example sentence • I love the sweet smell of jasmine in the garden.
5 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
verb
• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example sentence • I will begin my homework after dinner.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
verb
• be the captain of a sports team
Example sentence • The captain of the soccer team is injured.
7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
adjective satellite
• definite but not specified or identified
Example sentence • I am certain that I will pass the exam.
7 2 noun n noun
• the flesh of a chicken used for food
Example sentence • I had chicken for dinner last night.
6 2 noun n noun
• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
adjective satellite
• not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
Example sentence • He was fascinated by foreign cultures and customs.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
Example sentence • The purple martin is a type of swallow bird.
8 2 noun n noun
• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
verb
• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Example sentence • She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
3 1 verb v noun
• a victory (as in a race or other competition)
verb
• be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • The library is within walking distance.
5 2 noun n noun
• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is one of the most influential women in the industry.
10 4 noun n noun
• a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Example sentence • She felt a rush of adrenaline as she bungee jumped off the bridge.
9 3 verb v verb
• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Example sentence • She conducted a series of experiments to determine the effectiveness of the new drug.
10 3 noun n verb
• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example sentence • The military emphasizes discipline in all aspects of training.
7 3 verb v verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • The doctor will examine your throat for any signs of infection.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• associated with women and not with men
noun
• a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female
adjective satellite
• (music or poetry) ending on an unaccented beat or syllable
Example sentence • She wore a feminine dress to the party.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a formation of people or things one beside another
verb
• be in line with; form a line along
Example sentence • Please wait in line for your turn.
7 2 noun n noun
• a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
Example sentence • I forgot my water bottle at home, so I had to buy a bottle of water at the canteen .
9 3 noun n noun
• large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
Example sentence • She arrived at the red carpet in a sleek limousine .
9 3 noun n noun
• a variety of mandarin orange, known in Telugu and Portugal as kamala kaya and in Australia as a mandarin
adjective satellite
• of a strong reddish orange color
Example sentence • I bought a bag of tangerines from the grocery store.
8 2 noun n noun
• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Example sentence • The Catholic Church has a strict doctrine regarding marriage and divorce.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • The country is experiencing a severe famine , with millions of people on the brink of starvation.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a container; usually has a lid
Example sentence • I threw the empty can in the recycling bin .
5 2 noun n noun
• small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
verb
• confine to a small space, such as a cabin
Example sentence • We stayed in a cozy log cabin during our vacation.
6 2 noun n noun
• box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
Example sentence • The family gathered around the coffin at the funeral.
7 2 noun n noun
• large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
Example sentence • The dolphin gracefully leaped out of the water.
3 1 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
verb
• equip (a car) with fins
Example sentence • The shark's fin sliced through the water as it swam gracefully.
8 2 noun n noun
• a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
Example sentence • The fountain in the park is a popular gathering spot.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
verb
• separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin
Example sentence • She ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
7 2 noun n noun
• winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
Example sentence • The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
3 1 noun n noun
• a person having kinship with another or others
Example sentence • He went to visit his kin over the weekend.
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