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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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
Description of give off (verb: given off; given off; giving off)
to exude; radiate

Samples of give off
Flames give off heat.



   
Description of function (verb: functioned; functioned; functioning)
to work

Samples of function
Enzymes function as catalysts in biological reactions.



   
Description of germinate (verb: germinated; germinated; germinating)
to begin to grow

Samples of germinate
Seeds need an ideal environment before they will germinate.



   
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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