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Definition of invoke (verb)
forms: invoked; invoked; invoking

to apply to; to advocate

Examples
Abstract ideals like human rights are invoked to justify certain behavior.

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Definition of dissect (verb)
forms: dissected; dissected; dissecting

to cut; to take apart; to remove body parts or organs

Examples
A body is dissected at post mortem.

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Definition of verify (verb)
forms: verified; verified; verifying

to check something is true against other evidence

Examples
We verify or disprove a hypothesis on the basis of scientific experiments.

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Definition of hydrolyze (verb)
forms: hydrolyzed; hydrolyzed; hydrolyzing

to break down a compound by means of water

Examples
Dipeptidases hydrolyzes pairs of amino acids.

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Definition of fend off (verb)
forms: fended off; fended off; fending off

to defend against

Examples
Lymph cells help fend off invading organisms.

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Definition of catalyze (verb)
forms: catalyzed; catalyzed; catalyzing

to act as a catalyst in order to aid a reaction

Examples
Enzymes catalyze digestive processes in the body.

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Definition of give off (verb)
forms: given off; given off; giving off

to exude; radiate

Examples
Flames give off heat.

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Definition of function (verb)
forms: functioned; functioned; functioning

to work

Examples
Enzymes function as catalysts in biological reactions.

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Definition of germinate (verb)
forms: germinated; germinated; germinating

to begin to grow

Examples
Seeds need an ideal environment before they will germinate.

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Definition of balance (verb)
forms: balanced; balanced; balancing

to adjust a chemical equation so that the number of atoms and charge match on each side

Examples
In chemistry you learn how to balance equations.

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