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Description of
invoke
(verb: invoked; invoked; invoking)
to apply to; to advocate
Samples of
invoke
Abstract ideals like human rights are invoked to justify certain behavior.
Determination of
invoke
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Description of
dissect
(verb: dissected; dissected; dissecting)
to cut; to take apart; to remove body parts or organs
Samples of
dissect
A body is dissected at post mortem.
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dissect
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Description of
verify
(verb: verified; verified; verifying)
to check something is true against other evidence
Samples of
verify
We verify or disprove a hypothesis on the basis of scientific experiments.
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verify
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Description of
hydrolyze
(verb: hydrolyzed; hydrolyzed; hydrolyzing)
to break down a compound by means of water
Samples of
hydrolyze
Dipeptidases hydrolyzes pairs of amino acids.
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hydrolyze
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Description of
fend off
(verb: fended off; fended off; fending off)
to defend against
Samples of
fend off
Lymph cells help fend off invading organisms.
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fend off
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Description of
catalyze
(verb: catalyzed; catalyzed; catalyzing)
to act as a catalyst in order to aid a reaction
Samples of
catalyze
Enzymes catalyze digestive processes in the body.
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catalyze
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Description of
give off
(verb: given off; given off; giving off)
to exude; radiate
Samples of
give off
Flames give off heat.
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give off
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Description of
function
(verb: functioned; functioned; functioning)
to work
Samples of
function
Enzymes function as catalysts in biological reactions.
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function
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Description of
germinate
(verb: germinated; germinated; germinating)
to begin to grow
Samples of
germinate
Seeds need an ideal environment before they will germinate.
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germinate
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Description of
balance
(verb: balanced; balanced; balancing)
to adjust a chemical equation so that the number of atoms and charge match on each side
Samples of
balance
In chemistry you learn how to balance equations.
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balance
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