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.
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.
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• To kill with poisonous gas.
Example sentence • The gases released from the volcano were toxic.
7 3 noun n noun
• a collection of maps in book form
Example sentence • I need to buy some atlases for my geography class.
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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7 3 noun n noun
• A tapestry or wall hanging.
Example sentence • The arrases in the old castle were beautifully decorated.
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7 3 verb v
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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
• the part of the skull that encloses the brain
Example sentence • The archeologists discovered several ancient braincases in the excavation site.
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.
7 3 noun n noun
• Any of the North American flowering plants of the genus Camassia.
Example sentence • The camases bloom in the springtime with beautiful purple flowers.
8 3 noun n noun
• a heavy, closely woven fabric
Example sentence • The artist had several canvases to choose from for his next painting.
8 3 noun n noun
• the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
Example sentence • The vultures fed on the carcases of the dead animals.
9 3 noun n noun
• a small case for carrying business cards
Example sentence • He was proud of his collection of antique cardcases .
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an occurrence of something
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• look over, usually with the intention to rob
Example sentence • There are several cases of the flu reported in our city.
12 3 noun n noun
• a phrase that has become a catchword
Example sentence • She kept spouting catchphrases from her favorite TV show.
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6 2 verb v noun
• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
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• go after with the intent to catch
Example sentence • The dog chases the cat.
10 3 noun n noun
• housing for a crankshaft
Example sentence • The mechanic inspected the crankcases of the engine for any signs of damage.
6 2 noun n noun
• One's constitution; the balance of humours in a person's body.
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Example sentence • Adenylyl cyclases are a class of cyclases that catalyze the conversion of ATP to cyclic AMP.
9 3 noun n
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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.
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7 3 noun
• dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
8 3 noun n noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • The director highlighted the main emphases of the movie during the interview.
7 3 verb v verb
• enclose in, or as if in, a case
Example sentence • The jewelry box encases a rare diamond necklace.
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.
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Example sentence • The hardness of euclases on the Mohs scale is 7.5-8.
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Example sentence • The ornithologist carefully studied the eyases in the nest.
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.
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Example sentence • The gearcases of the machines were designed to be easily replaceable.
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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.
7 3 verb
• enclose in, or as if in, a case
7 3 noun n noun
• a one-way peephole in a door
Example sentence • The play portrayed the character of Judas as one of the most notorious judases in history.
7 3 noun n noun
• an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme
Example sentence • The protein kinases are enzymes that transfer phosphate groups to other proteins.
8 3 noun n noun
• any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose
Example sentence • Individuals with lactose intolerance lack sufficient amounts of lactases .
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5 2 verb v verb
• To use a laser beam on, as for cutting.
Example sentence • He lases the tumor to remove it.
7 3 noun n noun
• Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the binding of two molecules; synthetase.
Example sentence • DNA ligases are essential for joining DNA strands together.
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