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• a part of a river where the current is very fast
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• done or occurring in a brief period of time
Example sentence • The river flowed smoothly until it reached the rapids .
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• A pointed tool without any sharp edges, used in weaving or knotwork to tighten and form up weaves or complex knots; used in sailing ships to open the strands of a rope before splicing. Compare marlinespike.
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Example sentence • I need a gids to navigate through the city.
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• (psychoanalysis) primitive instincts and energies underlying all psychic activity
Example sentence • I need to check everyone's ids before they can enter the building.
4 1 verb v Example sentence • He rids the house of pests using natural remedies.
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4 1 noun n Example sentence • I love watching funny vids on YouTube.
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• (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew
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• very small free-living arachnid that is parasitic on animals or plants; related to ticks
Example sentence • These acarids can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
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Example sentence • Certain acetamids are used as intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs.
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• a solid odourless chemical of leaf or flake-like appearance; used in rubber accelerator, dye, and camphor synthesis; metabolised to paracetamol (acetaminophen)
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• any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
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• harsh or corrosive in tone
Example sentence • Fatty acids are essential for the proper functioning of the body.
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• a lizard of the family Agamidae
Example sentence • The agamids in the exhibit at the zoo were fascinating to watch.
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• A bird of the family Alcidae, including auks, auklets, razorbills, dovekies, guillemots, and puffins.
Example sentence • The population of alcids has been declining due to habitat loss and climate change.
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Example sentence • She remained calm amids the chaos.
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• relating to or belonging to or characteristic of any worms of the phylum Annelida
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• worms with cylindrical bodies segmented both internally and externally
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• an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
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• acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)
Example sentence • I often take antacids after a spicy meal to relieve my indigestion.
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Example sentence • In mosses, antherids are typically found on the top of the male gametophyte.
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• any of various small plant-sucking insects
Example sentence • The rose bushes in my garden are infested with aphids .
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• air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs
Example sentence • Spiders, scorpions, and ticks are all examples of arachnids .
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• Any of a class of strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibres, used in aerospace and military applications.
Example sentence • These gloves are made from aramids .
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• Any phasmid nematode of the family Ascarididae (Ascaridae)
Example sentence • Treatment for ascarids usually involves medication to kill the worms.
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• a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars
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• having two cusps or points (especially a molar tooth)
Example sentence • My dentist told me that I needed to have my bicuspids extracted.
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• A byproduct of domestic and commercial sewage and wastewater treatment.
Example sentence • The biosolids from the wastewater treatment plant are used as fertilizer.
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Example sentence • The Platonic solid known as the dodecahedron can be constructed by attaching pentagonal bipyramids together.
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• moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
Example sentence • Studies have shown that bombycids have distinct mating behaviors.
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• of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle)
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• hollow-horned ruminants
Example sentence • The African buffalo is one of the largest bovids .
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• Any of the parasitic wasps of the family Braconidae.
Example sentence • The braconids are known for their ability to control pest populations.
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Example sentence • There are over 15,000 species of buprestids worldwide.
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• Any of a family of mammals including the camel, llama, alpaca, guanaco and vicuña.
Example sentence • Some camelids , like the dromedary camel, are domesticated and used for transportation.
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• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Example sentence • I love looking at candids from my family's vacation.
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• any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles
Example sentence • Some canids , like the African wild dog, live and hunt in packs.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The capsids of some viruses are shaped like icosahedrons.
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• Any of the family Carabidae, the ground beetles.
Example sentence • The carabids found in this region are known for their large size.
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• of or relating to fish of the family Carangidae
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• a percoid fish of the family Carangidae
Example sentence • Many species of carangids , such as the yellowtail amberjack, are highly prized game fish.
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• of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck
Example sentence • The carotids are major blood vessels in the neck.
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• a supporting column carved in the shape of a person
Example sentence • The ancient Greek temple had caryatids carved into its facade.
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• Any member of the Cebidae.
Example sentence • The most well-known cebids are the capuchin monkeys.
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• any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
Example sentence • The chalcids lay their eggs inside the larvae of other insects.
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• any freshwater fish of the family Characinidae
Example sentence • Many hobbyists keep characids in their aquariums.
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• Any of the non-biting midges or Chironomidae, a family of true flies within the order Diptera.
Example sentence • The presence of chironomids indicates the health of the aquatic ecosystem.
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Example sentence • The presence of chlorids in the water can affect its taste and odor.
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• one of two identical strands into which a chromosome splits during mitosis
Example sentence • During cell division, the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell.
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• The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place.
Example sentence • The chrysalids emerged from their cocoons as beautiful butterflies.
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Example sentence • Scientists have discovered chytrids in the digestive systems of cows and other ruminant animals.
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• freshwater fishes of tropical America and Africa and Asia similar to American sunfishes; some are food fishes; many small ones are popular in aquariums
Example sentence • There are over 1,900 species of cichlids .
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• predacious on other insects; usually brightly colored or metallic
Example sentence • These clerids are known for their predatory behavior and feeding on insect pests.
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Example sentence • In order to control coccids , many gardeners use natural predators like ladybugs.
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