col

a region of slightly elevated pressure between two anticyclones .

Instruction: "thereafter the major system , which was present in the mid-atlantic , weakened considerably and became little more than a col between the two anticyclones , one receding as the new one advanced ." What is the definition of "col"?


hindrance

a thing that provides resistance , delay , or obstruction to something or someone

Instruction: "lack of experience leads to doubt which forms one of the five hindrances ." What is the definition of "hindrance"?


time

the continued progress of existence as affecting people and things

Instruction: "we were going to have to get very busy and make a lot of contacts if we were to achieve our objectives in such a short space of time ." What is the definition of "time"?


time

the tempo at which a piece of music is played or marked to be played .

Instruction: "the music is written in 3/4 time , which means there are three beats to a bar of music ." What is the definition of "time"?


time

Instruction: "it reminded me of a time many years before when a guy asked me did i want to come in for coffee ." What is the definition of "time"?


lumber

Instruction: "but the humpback gives the lie to the notion that things of great bulk move only by lumbering ." What is the definition of "lumber"?


dissipation

the squandering of money , energy , or resources

Instruction: "wasteful dissipation of resources has become associated more with the public sector than the private sector , especially since the collapse of the soviet union has revealed the worst excesses of public kleptocracy ." What is the definition of "dissipation"?


ground

Context: they gained ground step by step

a position to be won or defended in battle ( or as if in battle )

Instruction: "they gained ground step by step" What is the definition of "ground"?


ground

( of a parent ) refuse to allow ( a child ) to go out socially as a punishment

Instruction: "if theo wanted independence , henry grounded him ." What is the definition of "ground"?


ground

Context: he grounded to the second baseman

Instruction: "he grounded to the second baseman" What is the definition of "ground"?


ground

Instruction: "she landed in the moist ground , sobbing , and wishing that the car would turn around ." What is the definition of "ground"?


artwork

illustrations , photographs , or other non-textual material prepared for inclusion in a publication

Instruction: "but there is a big difference between the artwork and its publication in the mass media ." What is the definition of "artwork"?


artwork

paintings , drawings , or other artistic works

Instruction: "view five featured exceptional artworks by international and irish artists ." What is the definition of "artwork"?


merchant

a person who has a liking for a particular activity

Instruction: "he can expect to find sampras , the ultimate serve and volley merchant , claiming a position netside with the same sort of voracity with which a german holidaymaker stakes his claim poolside ." What is the definition of "merchant"?


chambray

a cloth with a white weft and a coloured warp .

Instruction: "he had no baggage and was dressed in blue jeans and a chambray shirt topped by a brown stetson ." What is the definition of "chambray"?


poll

Instruction: "sirius is currently polling existing satellite radio customers to determine what content would sell well in vehicles ." What is the definition of "poll"?


poll

a hornless animal , especially one of a breed of hornless cattle .

Instruction: "a poll goat is one that is naturally hornless ie . it will never grow horns without needing to be disbudded ." What is the definition of "poll"?


poll

cut off the top of ( a tree or plant ) , typically to encourage further growth ; pollard

Instruction: "now the idiot parson has polled them into wretched stumps ." What is the definition of "poll"?


lyric

Context: the lyric stage

Instruction: "the lyric stage" What is the definition of "lyric"?


lyric

Instruction: "levis saw among his generation of poets a ‘ new homelessness , ’ which meant a lack of identity he saw best attended by a poetry more narrative than lyric ." What is the definition of "lyric"?


lyric

Instruction: "what 's your favorite quote , verse , lyric or poem ?" What is the definition of "lyric"?


serpentine

Instruction: "gladiator weds the heroic scope of movies like ben-hur , spartacus , braveheart , and rob roy with the serpentine political treachery of i , claudius ." What is the definition of "serpentine"?


serpentine

Instruction: "they complement each other wonderfully , their serpentine lines constantly weaving in and out , creating a dense tapestry ." What is the definition of "serpentine"?


indivisible

( of a number ) unable to be divided by another number exactly without leaving a remainder .

Instruction: "the last sequence is of course the sequence of prime numbers , the indivisible numbers that can only be divided by themselves and one ." What is the definition of "indivisible"?


smoking

Instruction: "mystra replied , her gaze once again returning to the smoking embers of the fire ." What is the definition of "smoking"?


collaboration

the action of working with someone to produce something

Instruction: "the play is being written by anthony cullen in collaboration with students and teachers at st. edward 's ." What is the definition of "collaboration"?


collaboration

Instruction: "it was later vilified for the extent of its co-operation with the regime , accused of collaboration ." What is the definition of "collaboration"?


collaboration

Instruction: "they worked either in collaboration or independently" What is the definition of "collaboration"?


save

Context: the goalie made a brilliant save

( sports ) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

Instruction: "the goalie made a brilliant save" What is the definition of "save"?


save

prevent an opponent from scoring ( a goal or point ) in a game or from winning ( the game )

Instruction: "you 'd be surprised how many points are saved and thrown away in the latter stage of the game ." What is the definition of "save"?


patency

the condition of being open or unobstructed

Instruction: "we also found that nasal patency decreased as room temperatures increased ." What is the definition of "patency"?


gloss

an explanation , interpretation , or paraphrase of a text

Instruction: "not only are all statements susceptible to interpretation and qualification , but it is scarcely possible to understand any sophisticated statement without interpretation or gloss ." What is the definition of "gloss"?


transformation

a sudden dramatic change of scenery on stage .

Instruction: "in the essay , however , the trip took on something of an arabian nights adventure and a theatrical transformation scene ." What is the definition of "transformation"?


blackbird

an old world thrush with mainly black plumage .

Instruction: "if no berries remain , having been stripped earlier by blackbirds and mistle thrushes , they perish ." What is the definition of "blackbird"?


detour

a long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way

Instruction: "travelling with her parents to their new home in the countryside , they take a detour to explore an old-fashioned japanese bath-house , which is actually a bath-house for spirits ." What is the definition of "detour"?


clip

cut short or trim ( hair , vegetation , etc . ) with shears or scissors

Instruction: "the statues and trees looked tiny from up high , as did the hedges that had been clipped into elaborate shapes by the skilled gardeners , into birds and animals ." What is the definition of "clip"?


clip

Instruction: "somehow we were under the impression that money clips were old hat , replaced by wallets and purses ." What is the definition of "clip"?


wahoo

a large predatory tropical marine fish of the mackerel family , prized as a game fish .

Instruction: "weeds in blue water attract significant numbers of sailfish and wahoo during the summer months ." What is the definition of "wahoo"?


bond

a pattern in which bricks are laid in order to ensure the strength of the resulting structure

Instruction: "bricks shall be laid in running or stretcher bond with control joints as noted on drawings ." What is the definition of "bond"?


bond

establish a relationship or link with someone based on shared feelings , interests , or experiences

Instruction: "the horses also help campers bond with your camp ." What is the definition of "bond"?


putter

Instruction: "the sisters spend their days doing little more than puttering in the garden and bickering over dinner ." What is the definition of "putter"?


sponsor

pledge to donate money to a participant in ( a fund-raising event )

Instruction: "the japanese do n't have a tradition of raising money by sponsored walks , nor generally of giving to charity , unlike in the west ." What is the definition of "sponsor"?


strangulate

Context: the hernia will strangulate

Instruction: "the hernia will strangulate" What is the definition of "strangulate"?


strangulate

prevent circulation of the blood supply through ( a part of the body , especially a hernia ) by constriction

Instruction: "pain is not common but can occur when the pile is strangulated or clotted ." What is the definition of "strangulate"?


sadness

Instruction: "yet you are never far from reminders of the sadness and regret that suffuses the mind of the composer ." What is the definition of "sadness"?


soft

Instruction: "walking through the woods in northern ireland on a clear blue day , alex smiled at the soft breeze that ruffled his hair ." What is the definition of "soft"?


pig

an omnivorous domesticated hoofed mammal with sparse bristly hair and a flat snout for rooting in the soil , kept for its meat .

Instruction: "with the help of some farmers around , we kept two pigs fed on our leftovers ." What is the definition of "pig"?


pig

a wild animal of the pig family ; a hog .

Instruction: "apparently rural hunters use dogs to hunt down and kill feral pigs ." What is the definition of "pig"?


pig

Instruction: "since the last time i was here , the hotel had added sausage , bacon and eggs to their buffet breakfast and we lingered , savoured or pigged out if you prefer ." What is the definition of "pig"?


pig

Instruction: "entry fee includes green fee , caddy , european and thai food , and pig on a spit ." What is the definition of "pig"?


stomp

Instruction: "the men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots" What is the definition of "stomp"?


stomp

a lively dance performed to music with a fast tempo and heavy beat , involving stamping

Instruction: "in the stomp dance , as in all facets of traditional cherokee life , women and men follow anciently prescribed roles that complement each other and make it possible for cherokees to live balanced lives ." What is the definition of "stomp"?


stomp

( in jazz or popular music ) a tune or song with a fast tempo and a heavy beat .

Instruction: "a revivalist stomp and blissed-out sludge chords fight for transcendence in ‘ dead for a sun . ’" What is the definition of "stomp"?


mince

Context: a mince of mushrooms

Instruction: "a mince of mushrooms" What is the definition of "mince"?


mince

walk with short quick steps in an affectedly dainty manner

Instruction: "truman capote may have been the only man who could mince while slouching ; that takes exceptional skill ." What is the definition of "mince"?


joker

Instruction: "but the time has surely come to blow the whistle on these jokers ." What is the definition of "joker"?


electro-acoustic

Instruction: "the versatility of an electro-acoustic with the comforting , homely feel of an electric ." What is the definition of "electro-acoustic"?


apex

the top or highest part of something , especially one forming a point

Instruction: "up in the heights of the room , bross could barely pick out the small windows that lined the apex of the ceiling ." What is the definition of "apex"?


hiker

a person or group that sharply increases something , especially a price

Instruction: "this hotel is the among the biggest rate hikers according to the survey ." What is the definition of "hiker"?


universal

a nature or essence signified by a general term .

Instruction: "conceptualists hold that universals are mental constructions and traditional nominalists hold that either universals are linguistic constructions or they do not exist at all ." What is the definition of "universal"?


universal

coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions

Instruction: "in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps" What is the definition of "universal"?


excrescence

an unattractive or superfluous object or feature

Instruction: "going further , fiction that celebrates darkness and destruction without the redemption of new insight is at best a useless excrescence and at worst a kind of dangerous pollution ." What is the definition of "excrescence"?


clammy

( of air or atmosphere ) damp and unpleasant

Instruction: "soon the lingering sent of burning coal permeated the clammy air ." What is the definition of "clammy"?


tease

Context: he ignored their teases

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously ( especially by ridicule ) ; provoking someone with persistent annoyances

Instruction: "he ignored their teases" What is the definition of "tease"?


tease

backcomb ( hair ) in order to make it appear fuller

Instruction: "she then teased this section and smoothed it back to meet the ponytail ." What is the definition of "tease"?


teacup

Instruction: "his mother came in a moment later with a tray with two teacups full of coffee , some sugar and a small container of cream ." What is the definition of "teacup"?


cumin

the aromatic seeds of a plant of the parsley family , used as a spice , especially ground and used in curry powder

Instruction: "put in the salt , ground cumin , ground coriander , lemon juice and cayenne ." What is the definition of "cumin"?


demoiselle

Instruction: "the goddess , clad in a diaphanous robe , overawes the medieval demoiselles who have gathered to admire their reflections in a mountain pool ." What is the definition of "demoiselle"?


cannonball

a round metal or stone projectile fired from a cannon .

Instruction: "a nearby black hole , hurtling like a cannonball through the plane of our milky way , has provided possibly the best evidence yet that stellar-mass black holes are made in supernova explosions ." What is the definition of "cannonball"?


remnant

a part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used , removed , or destroyed

Instruction: "the coalfield represents an erosional remnant of the south wales coal basin preserved within the variscan fold belt ." What is the definition of "remnant"?


jangle

Instruction: "a jangle of locks being unlocked sounded and then the gate jerked open ." What is the definition of "jangle"?


biped

an animal that uses two legs for walking .

Instruction: "australopithecus postcranial skeletons demonstrate that these forms were upright bipeds ." What is the definition of "biped"?


genome

the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism .

Instruction: "while hiv is good at adding genes to cells ' genomes , it does not target lung epithelial cells ." What is the definition of "genome"?


patch

a small disc of black silk worn attached to the face for adornment by women in the 17th and 18th centuries .

Instruction: "the english and french gentry used patch boxes in which to keep beauty patches as well as patches to cover pox scars ." What is the definition of "patch"?


patch

Instruction: "the team was going through a bit of a tough patch towards the end of the national league ." What is the definition of "patch"?


macaroni

a british dandy in the 18th century who affected continental mannerisms

Instruction: "yankee doodle stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni" What is the definition of "macaroni"?


con

study attentively or learn by heart ( a piece of writing )

Instruction: "we hope to show that a logic-based learning method can be applied to less conned learning tasks ." What is the definition of "con"?


con

Instruction: "in the film they play escaped cons with bad teeth ." What is the definition of "con"?


etching

the art or process of producing etched plates or objects

Instruction: "he was unsatisfied with the results until , he met mark draper , someone who had mastered the technical aspects of etching and from whom he learned a great deal one summer ." What is the definition of "etching"?


break

Context: he was up two breaks in the second set

( tennis ) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving

Instruction: "he was up two breaks in the second set" What is the definition of "break"?


break

Instruction: "if the new teacher wo n't break , we 'll add some stress" What is the definition of "break"?


break

( of a vowel ) develop into a diphthong , under the influence of an adjacent sound .

Instruction: "in many ( but not all ) accents of english , a similar breaking happens to tense vowels before l ." What is the definition of "break"?


break

destroy the power of ( a movement or organization )

Instruction: "the bourgeoisie are agreed that the only solution is a dictatorship that crushes and breaks the workers ' movement ." What is the definition of "break"?


break

( of a person 's emotional strength or control ) give way

Instruction: "the phone clicked back into place as jackie crumpled onto the floor , her composure finally breaking ." What is the definition of "break"?


break

a change of tone in a person 's voice due to emotion

Instruction: "i picked up on the urgency in her voice , detecting emotional breaks ." What is the definition of "break"?


break

destroy the effectiveness of ( a strike ) , typically by moving in other people to replace the striking workers

Instruction: "the company has turned to the state government and courts to help break the strike ." What is the definition of "break"?


dodgy

Instruction: "a nifty footballer and a dab hand at catch and chase , matthew admitted he thought he was going to lose her after she had an operation for a dodgy heart ." What is the definition of "dodgy"?


beget

( especially of a man ) bring ( a child ) into existence by the process of reproduction

Instruction: "apart from other things , she too begets children by someone other than her husband ." What is the definition of "beget"?


huck

Instruction: "even if a landing stage could only be used twice before being hucked in the scrap heap , that would still be 30 million dollars instead of 60 million ." What is the definition of "huck"?


continuity

a state of stability and the absence of disruption

Instruction: "this allows for continuity , stability , and reliability , without the uncertainty of state or city budget constraints ." What is the definition of "continuity"?


continuity

the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time

Instruction: "the claimants ' continuity of employment was unbroken ." What is the definition of "continuity"?


alpha

the first ( typically the brightest ) star in a constellation

Instruction: "and now , in a small nebula brimming with new lifeforms , ready and innocently waiting to see what the universe had in store for them , an alpha lurks ." What is the definition of "alpha"?


version

an account of a matter from a particular person 's point of view

Instruction: "it is a sort of literary version of history from the ground up ." What is the definition of "version"?


version

a particular release of a piece of computer software .

Instruction: "computers with updated versions of anti-virus software should be protected , according to sans centre ." What is the definition of "version"?


version

Instruction: "the online versioning of campaign messages is one of those opportunities ." What is the definition of "version"?


otorhinolaryngology

the study of diseases of the ear , nose , and throat .

Instruction: "this ocular emergency requires intravenous antibiotics , otorhinolaryngology , and ophthalmologic consultation ." What is the definition of "otorhinolaryngology"?


use

Context: use your common sense

Instruction: "use your common sense" What is the definition of "use"?


jab

a hypodermic injection , especially a vaccination

Instruction: "the mum contacted the surgery the next day and was told that georgina had been administered the mmr booster jab on january 8 ." What is the definition of "jab"?


jab

Instruction: "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife" What is the definition of "jab"?


law

systems of law as a subject of study or as the basis of the legal profession

Instruction: "it is important for students of law to situate the legal doctrine of the eu in its historical and political context ." What is the definition of "law"?


law

Context: there is a law against kidnapping

legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity

Instruction: "there is a law against kidnapping" What is the definition of "law"?


other

Context: hearing was good in his other ear

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

Instruction: "hearing was good in his other ear" What is the definition of "other"?


firefly

a soft-bodied beetle related to the glow-worm , the winged male and flightless female of which both have luminescent organs . the light is chiefly produced in flashes and typically functions as a signal between the sexes .

Instruction: "the firefly 's light is only visible for an instant ." What is the definition of "firefly"?


offal

the entrails and internal organs of an animal used as food

Instruction: "around 10 makers of tripe and animal feed received offal and meat products from the same bse-tainted herd ." What is the definition of "offal"?


incurable

( of a person or behaviour ) unable to be changed

Instruction: "i 've mentioned before his incurable optimism and general good will and positive attitudes ." What is the definition of "incurable"?


incurable

Instruction: "from the early twentieth century many psychiatrists began to establish private practices in the belief that asylums had become repositories for the incurable ." What is the definition of "incurable"?


generalize

make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific cases

Instruction: "it is foolhardy to generalize about the political attitudes of 100 million peasants , except to say that they were far from being a cowed mass ." What is the definition of "generalize"?


sensitometer

a device for measuring the sensitivity of photographic equipment to light .

Instruction: "with this sensitometer , proper exposure of either blue or green sensitive x-ray film is easily accomplished , with no need for internal adjustments ." What is the definition of "sensitometer"?


catharsis

Instruction: "these acidify the proximal colon and result in a dose dependent catharsis ." What is the definition of "catharsis"?


gilet

Instruction: "the obligatory items are a very , very long scarf and a suede sheepskin or canvas gilet ." What is the definition of "gilet"?


hyoid

relating to the hyoid or structures associated with it .

Instruction: "the mechanism by which these fish capture prey involves upper jaw protrusion , lower jaw depression , hyoid depression , and cranial rotation ." What is the definition of "hyoid"?


lion

a large tawny-coloured cat that lives in prides , found in africa and nw india . the male has a flowing shaggy mane and takes little part in hunting , which is done cooperatively by the females .

Instruction: "living with elephants and giraffes , and seeing lions hunt and kill , was fantastic ." What is the definition of "lion"?


manhood

used euphemistically to refer to a man 's penis

Instruction: "he kneed me from behind , getting the more sensitive part of my manhood ." What is the definition of "manhood"?


manhood

the men of a country or society regarded collectively

Instruction: "the names of the fallen - sometimes a family 's entire fine crop of young manhood - feature on those war memorials and on the roll of honour in memorial halls ." What is the definition of "manhood"?


avoid

keep away from or stop oneself from doing ( something )

Instruction: "for example , patients with diabetes may need help in avoiding excessive sugar intake as an inappropriate way of improving food taste ." What is the definition of "avoid"?


pixie

a supernatural being in folklore and children 's stories , typically portrayed as small and human-like in form , with pointed ears and a pointed hat .

Instruction: "i see myself in one sense as a zoo of conflicting desires each trying to clamour for my attention like a class of noisy children or a swarm of irritating pixies - you have to decide who to listen to and who to ignore ." What is the definition of "pixie"?


hunt

Instruction: "detectives yesterday continued their hunt for a hooded man seen fleeing the scene and appealed for a young couple who may have seen him fleeing to come forward ." What is the definition of "hunt"?


hunt

( of a device or system ) oscillate about a desired speed , position , or state

Instruction: "in one aborted poem i explored the feeling by examining the way a tuning circuit hunts up and down its scale to locate and fix on a signal ." What is the definition of "hunt"?


hunt

Instruction: "she hunted for her reading glasses but was unable to locate them" What is the definition of "hunt"?


template

something that serves as a model for others to copy

Instruction: "if the indonesian effort is successful , it could serve as a template to save forests across southeast asia ." What is the definition of "template"?


mischief

harm or trouble caused by someone or something

Instruction: "new technology keeps showing up , making more mischief , or benefits , possible ." What is the definition of "mischief"?


mischief

playful misbehaviour , especially on the part of children

Instruction: "then , as they were spooning the dough into cookie shapes , they returned to their usual mischief ." What is the definition of "mischief"?


ghost

Instruction: "how many books have you ghostwritten so far ?" What is the definition of "ghost"?


ghost

Instruction: "a range of sports people , and writers who 've ghosted these ‘ autobiographies ’ , discuss the process and the pitfalls ." What is the definition of "ghost"?


ghost

end a personal relationship with ( someone ) by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication

Instruction: "it causes additional stress and even physical ailments as we worry about what might happen if we encounter the person we are ghosting ." What is the definition of "ghost"?


plat

a map or plan of an area of land showing actual or proposed features .

Instruction: "in addition , cannon includes , throughout the book , an extensive collection of black-and-white photographs and assorted plat maps of the town and vicinity ." What is the definition of "plat"?


wagnerian

a performer of the music of the german composer richard wagner

Instruction: "how she will develop as a wagnerian remains to be seen ." What is the definition of "wagnerian"?


borderland

a district near the line separating two countries or areas

Instruction: "the dee estuary , the wirral peninsula and the welsh borderlands are all within easy access ." What is the definition of "borderland"?


paint

the rectangular area marked near the basket at each end of the court

Instruction: "whatever the reason , thompson has been fortunate to avoid being trapped in the paint all the time , a fact that has greatly enhanced his game ." What is the definition of "paint"?


paint

depict ( someone or something ) or produce ( a picture ) with paint

Instruction: "when the irish portraitist , nathaniel hone painted her in 1765 , she was at the height of her popularity ." What is the definition of "paint"?


placer

a deposit of sand or gravel in the bed of a river or lake , containing particles of valuable minerals

Instruction: "the state heavily pushed gold miners toward it ; a special governmental decree even authorized free placer gold prospecting and mining ." What is the definition of "placer"?


metronidazole

a synthetic drug used to treat trichomoniasis and some similar infections .

Instruction: "the patient was treated with cefepime , vancomycin hydrochloride , metronidazole , tobramycin sulfate , and granulocyte-colony stimulating factor ." What is the definition of "metronidazole"?


regiment

Context: regiment soldiers

Instruction: "regiment soldiers" What is the definition of "regiment"?


thick

( of an accent ) very marked and difficult to understand

Instruction: "the actors are especially unhappy about the scene where the asylum seeker meets the english girl 's parents and they can not understand a word he says because of his thick accent ." What is the definition of "thick"?


sheet

Instruction: "crowds jostle and a six-piece jazz band begins to entertain the captive audience as the rain sheets down outside ." What is the definition of "sheet"?


sheet

all the postage stamps printed on one piece of paper

Instruction: "that poses a problem with perforation and overlapping other similar stamps on the sheet ." What is the definition of "sheet"?


invade

( of an armed force ) enter ( a country or region ) so as to subjugate or occupy it

Instruction: "british armed forces invaded mesopotamia in 1914 with promises of freedom—from the turks ." What is the definition of "invade"?


invade

march aggressively into another 's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

Instruction: "hitler invaded poland on september 1 , 1939" What is the definition of "invade"?


sagebrush

scrub which is dominated by sagebrush , occurring chiefly in semi-arid regions of western north america .

Instruction: "from base camp with vans in the rugged smoke creek desert north of reno , we will day-hike in these sweeping expanses of sagebrush and juniper ." What is the definition of "sagebrush"?


oromo

a member of an east african people , the largest ethnic group in ethiopia .

Instruction: "people from ethiopia 's largest ethnic group , the oromo , gather at villages , dotting lakes and scenic mountains to celebrate ." What is the definition of "oromo"?


oromo

relating to the oromo or their language .

Instruction: "boof claims she was born naima alu kolbookek on the nile to egyptian archaeologist atmu bahri kolbookek and his only wife jiddi , a blue-black gisi-waaq princess of somalia 's oromo nomads ." What is the definition of "oromo"?


has-been

a person or thing considered to be outmoded or no longer of any significance

Instruction: "while many solo acts from the '80s are one-hit wonders and has-beens , finn clearly breaks the mold ." What is the definition of "has-been"?


carton

a small , light box or container in which drinks or foodstuffs are packaged

Instruction: "who knew that a carton of milk could expand to three times its normal size ?" What is the definition of "carton"?


sailcloth

a canvas-like fabric used for making durable weatherproof clothes

Instruction: "made of 70 % cotton / 30 % nylon oxford sailcloth with a 100 % cotton poplin body lining ." What is the definition of "sailcloth"?


school

Context: the school keeps parents informed

an educational institution 's faculty and students

Instruction: "the school keeps parents informed" What is the definition of "school"?


soppy

Instruction: "and with that unfocused and slightly soppy sentiment , i 'm off to bed ." What is the definition of "soppy"?


rational

based on or in accordance with reason or logic

Instruction: "he sounded like he thought that was a complete , perfectly rational explanation ." What is the definition of "rational"?


gentle

Instruction: "a gentle old horse , docile and obedient" What is the definition of "gentle"?


gentle

Context: poked gentle fun at him

soft and mild ; not harsh or stern or severe

Instruction: "poked gentle fun at him" What is the definition of "gentle"?


gentle

Context: a gentle voice

Instruction: "a gentle voice" What is the definition of "gentle"?


gentle

Context: a gentle sensitive nature

having or showing a kindly or tender nature

Instruction: "a gentle sensitive nature" What is the definition of "gentle"?


polynomial

an expression of more than two algebraic terms , especially the sum of several terms that contain different powers of the same variable ( s ) .

Instruction: "this latter choice was justified because for several species a long-term decline , which started in the early 1970s , could be better described by a second order polynomial ." What is the definition of "polynomial"?


amnion

the innermost membrane that encloses the embryo of a mammal , bird , or reptile .

Instruction: "meconium changes were separated into 4 groups : pigment in the amnion only , pigment in the amnion and decidua , a green - stained umbilical cord , and meconium-associated vascular necrosis of large fetal vessels ." What is the definition of "amnion"?


stead

the place or role that someone or something should have or fill ( used in referring to a substitute )

Instruction: "they had ceased to patronise the nautch , and in its stead preferred english music or military bands ." What is the definition of "stead"?


posh

Instruction: "the interior seems cheap , despite the attempt to posh it up ." What is the definition of "posh"?


brown

Instruction: "the draught browned the leaves on the trees in the yard" What is the definition of "brown"?


creature

Instruction: "both movies have a big-name comedian dressed up as a fictional creature ." What is the definition of "creature"?


dementia

a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders , personality changes , and impaired reasoning .

Instruction: "people with dementia sometimes find it easier to look into memories than fact ." What is the definition of "dementia"?


windmill

a building with sails or vanes that turn in the wind and generate power to grind corn into flour .

Instruction: "using ancient technology unique to the region , windmills grind the wheat harvested in june through september , the windy period during which wind speeds can get as high as 100 mph ." What is the definition of "windmill"?


windmill

( of the propeller or rotor of an aircraft , or the aircraft itself ) spin unpowered .

Instruction: "almost immediately the engine cut , but continued to windmill ." What is the definition of "windmill"?


friend

a person who is not an enemy or opponent ; an ally

Instruction: "in cyberspace you will find both friends and enemies , all trying to be heard ." What is the definition of "friend"?


dendrogram

a tree diagram , especially one showing taxonomic relationships .

Instruction: "the proposed methodology is applicable to a broad class of problems that require comparison of the topological properties of various dendrograms ." What is the definition of "dendrogram"?


genet

a catlike nocturnal mammal of the civet family with short legs , spotted fur , and a long bushy ringed tail , found in africa , sw europe , and arabia .

Instruction: "we have birds and mammals here such as the slender mongoose and large spotted genets that are not rare , but it 's still nice to have them in a city like johannesburg ." What is the definition of "genet"?


tuck

make someone , especially a child , comfortable in bed by pulling the edges of the bedclothes firmly under the mattress

Instruction: "mrs. holly guided the kids to bed and tucked them in ." What is the definition of "tuck"?


minivan

Instruction: "yoshino is credited with leading honda into the north american minivan and suv markets and expanding u.s. sales ." What is the definition of "minivan"?


slim

( of a garment ) cut on slender lines ; designed to make the wearer appear slim

Instruction: "a lot more robust seems ane urkizu 's range of asymmetric shapes and screen printed fabrics made into pencil skirts and slim fit trousers ." What is the definition of "slim"?


venule

a very small vein , especially one collecting blood from the capillaries .

Instruction: "cherry angiomas are composed of dilated capillaries and postcapillary venules ." What is the definition of "venule"?


commencement

Instruction: "one of the keys to avoiding construction pitfalls is to obtain all permits before the commencement of work ." What is the definition of "commencement"?


work

Context: i will work hard to improve my grades

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

Instruction: "i will work hard to improve my grades" What is the definition of "work"?


work

Instruction: "the artist 's work influenced the young painter" What is the definition of "work"?


work

Instruction: "she never did any work because she inherited a lot of money" What is the definition of "work"?


work

Instruction: "the smallest petrol version proved a willing performer and very refined , even when being worked hard ." What is the definition of "work"?


work

Context: work the soil

Instruction: "work the soil" What is the definition of "work"?


work

( of a plan or method ) have the desired result or effect

Instruction: "the company was restructured five times in five years ; no plan worked better than the last one ." What is the definition of "work"?


aspire

direct one 's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something

Instruction: "a street kid who was once sent to a reformatory , he aspired to be a boxer , enlisted in the navy , and did jail time for a minor robbery ." What is the definition of "aspire"?


woman

Instruction: "for god 's sake , woman , it 's a tweed skirt and a polo neck with a pair of boots ." What is the definition of "woman"?


woman

Context: he was faithful to his woman

a female person who plays a significant role ( wife or mistress or girlfriend ) in the life of a particular man

Instruction: "he was faithful to his woman" What is the definition of "woman"?


thickness

plane or cut ( wood ) to a desired breadth or depth .

Instruction: "i am finding thicknessing rosewood with my conventional smoothing planes to be a lot of work ." What is the definition of "thickness"?


damage

Context: these fine china cups damage easily

Instruction: "these fine china cups damage easily" What is the definition of "damage"?


damage

Instruction: "the institution of monarchy has inflicted terrible psychological damage on him since he was a toddler ." What is the definition of "damage"?


liberal

willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one 's own ; open to new ideas

Instruction: "western countries pride themselves on their supposedly liberal acceptance of different cultures ." What is the definition of "liberal"?


liberal

( especially of an interpretation of a law ) broadly construed or understood ; not strictly literal

Instruction: "these are liberal interpretations of the text to be sure ." What is the definition of "liberal"?


liberal

favourable to or respectful of individual rights and freedoms

Instruction: "if new zealand 's liberal media ownership laws have a virtue , it 's that of simplicity ." What is the definition of "liberal"?


tower

Instruction: "i 'd gone to interview her in 1994 and found a copy of it in a second-hand bookstore in exmouth , crawling around on the floor to explore the towers of books haphazardly piled there ." What is the definition of "tower"?


tower

a tall structure used as a receptacle or for storage

Instruction: "her cd collection was arranged alphabetically in a tall cd tower , and she always kept her favorite ones of the moment on the top ." What is the definition of "tower"?


kanzu

a long white cotton or linen robe worn by east african men .

Instruction: "the kanzu in kenya is associated with swahili culture , and most wearers of the kanzu in kenya are muslims ." What is the definition of "kanzu"?


self-awareness

conscious knowledge of one 's own character and feelings

Instruction: "victoria , on the other hand , has a smattering of self-awareness ." What is the definition of "self-awareness"?


broiling

Instruction: "in addition , the spacecraft will follow an orbit that requires it to pass only briefly over mercury 's hottest regions , limiting exposure to the intense heat bouncing back from the broiling surface ." What is the definition of "broiling"?


showpiece

something which attracts attention or admiration as an outstanding example of its type

Instruction: "the government was today trying to fend off a torrent of criticism following the latest bail-out for the cash-strapped showpiece attraction ." What is the definition of "showpiece"?


implant

establish ( an idea ) in a person 's mind

Instruction: "growing student populations were used to implant a sentiment of urgency ." What is the definition of "implant"?


telegraphist

a person skilled or employed in telegraphy .

Instruction: "initially the royal australian navy was reluctant to employ women : it took on only 14 , most of them as telegraphists ." What is the definition of "telegraphist"?


noseband

the strap of a bridle or head collar , which passes over the horse 's nose and under its chin .

Instruction: "i put a drop noseband or something similar on the horse to stabilize his jaw so that the game of nipping or mouthing me just never even gets started ." What is the definition of "noseband"?


tickle

Instruction: "momma was pleased , the cops were tickled , and baby just kept on dreaming ." What is the definition of "tickle"?


deceive

deliberately cause ( someone ) to believe something that is not true , especially for personal gain

Instruction: "for a moment , she had believed him… but she could n't let him deceive her again , it could n't be true - he did n't love her ." What is the definition of "deceive"?


miscount

Instruction: "explaining the miscount , another told jurors : ‘ the tourists are constantly moving around you . ’" What is the definition of "miscount"?


tricot

a fine knitted fabric made of a natural or man-made fibre

Instruction: "prevent fabric distortion or stretch on mediumweight fabrics by applying lightweight fusible tricot interfacing to the fabric wrong side before embroidering ." What is the definition of "tricot"?


counterpoise

a factor or force that balances or neutralizes another

Instruction: "as costello 's political star rose quickly , the media needed a counterpoise ." What is the definition of "counterpoise"?


pacifist

holding the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable .

Instruction: "the women from oslo , and from northern europe generally , had a strong pacifist mission ." What is the definition of "pacifist"?


gummy

Instruction: "like her , many of the residents are irish ; gummy men with drink problems who ‘ emigrated not through choice , stayed though reluctant , and never returned out of pride ’ ." What is the definition of "gummy"?


discontent

a person who is dissatisfied , typically with the prevailing social or political situation

Instruction: "but until then , lower class revolt could merge with the discontents of political and social elites , as in the great revolts of the middle decades of the century , to threaten the political stability of the governments of the day ." What is the definition of "discontent"?


lead

be a route or means of access to a particular place or in a particular direction

Instruction: "there was a large spiral staircase leading into the hallway in the front ." What is the definition of "lead"?


offline

not controlled by or directly connected to a computer or the internet .

Instruction: "some initiatives work within the internet , whereas others use the internet more directly to facilitate offline activities ." What is the definition of "offline"?


drug

Instruction: "they drugged your drink and then while you were out of it , you fell into the pool ." What is the definition of "drug"?


scream

move very rapidly with or as if with a loud , high-pitched sound

Instruction: "a hand yanked him backwards as a car went screaming past him , the driver angrily blaring his horn at him ." What is the definition of "scream"?


scream

urgently and vociferously call attention to one 's views or feelings , especially ones of anger or distress

Instruction: "a small child in the back room screams for attention , waking another child in the cradle in the far side of the living room ." What is the definition of "scream"?


utility

Instruction: "i am looking at their jobs as civilians and in the military and focusing on how they coped with rationing and utility clothing ." What is the definition of "utility"?


bluestone

any of various bluish or grey building stones .

Instruction: "the river mouth was reinforced by low walls of bluestone in the latter part of the 19th century and the stone walls hold the river to this day , protecting the boats and supporting the piers ." What is the definition of "bluestone"?


handbasin

Instruction: "both are equipped with built-in wardrobes while the double bedroom also has a handbasin and shower cubicle ." What is the definition of "handbasin"?


damara

Instruction: "frederik and the groomers are traditional damara people and sing church songs and harmonic lullabies as they tend to the horses ." What is the definition of "damara"?


ophthalmoscope

an instrument for inspecting the retina and other parts of the eye .

Instruction: "there are no batteries for electrical instruments like torches , ophthalmoscopes and laryngoscopes ." What is the definition of "ophthalmoscope"?


ozokerite

a brown or black paraffin wax occurring naturally in some shales and sandstones and formerly used in candles , polishes , and electrical insulation .

Instruction: "the oil field in upper cretaceous sandstones at teapot dome was discovered in the 1880s based on surface occurrences of a waxy hydrocarbon , ‘ ozokerite ’ , within calcite-lined fractures ." What is the definition of "ozokerite"?


brutal

Context: the brutal summer sun

Instruction: "the brutal summer sun" What is the definition of "brutal"?


altercation

a noisy argument or disagreement , especially in public

Instruction: "he was a gentleman on and off the field and even when involved in altercations , took the role of mentor rather than an aggressor ." What is the definition of "altercation"?


remark

Instruction: "the image of the social totality has often been remarked to be more difficult to perceive from street level than from above ." What is the definition of "remark"?


remark

Context: it passed without remark

Instruction: "it passed without remark" What is the definition of "remark"?


mature

Context: mature plans

Instruction: "mature plans" What is the definition of "mature"?


mature

( of certain foods or drinks ) ready for consumption

Instruction: "a selection of fine mature cheeses and some roasted hazelnuts , or a single dry slice of brown bread ?" What is the definition of "mature"?


customer

a person who buys goods or services from a shop or business

Instruction: "employers can access funding to improve the customer service skills of their workers ." What is the definition of "customer"?


cross-country

the sport of cross-country running , riding , skiing , or motoring

Instruction: "it 's not seen as a punishment in the same way that cross-country is ." What is the definition of "cross-country"?


cross-country

Context: the river runs cross-country

Instruction: "the river runs cross-country" What is the definition of "cross-country"?


cross-country

travelling to many different parts of a country

Instruction: "today , they embarked on a cross-country tour called ‘ believe in america . ’" What is the definition of "cross-country"?


quartile

each of the three values of the random variable which divide a population into quartiles .

Instruction: "every measurement was first divided by its plate 's quartile and then multiplied by the average quartile of the respective experiment ." What is the definition of "quartile"?


canyon

a deep gorge , typically one with a river flowing through it , as found in north america

Instruction: "the helicopter then descended into the bottom of the canyon and landed on one side of the colorado river ." What is the definition of "canyon"?


spanner

Context: hand me that number three spanner .

a tool with a shaped opening or jaws for gripping and turning a nut or bolt .

Instruction: "hand me that number three spanner ." What is the definition of "spanner"?


strike

move or proceed vigorously or purposefully

Instruction: "he tells his wife that if he is killed , she should remain hidden until the men have passed and then strike out on her own for loreto ." What is the definition of "strike"?


strike

produce ( fire or a spark ) as a result of friction

Instruction: "the saw strikes sparks from the wire , his arms soon grow tired and he begins to sweat , but slowly the teethy edge bites through the tightly-wound steel ." What is the definition of "strike"?


strike

a group 's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

Instruction: "the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled" What is the definition of "strike"?


collect

Instruction: "we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts" What is the definition of "collect"?


play

Instruction: "even if you 're not into playing the ponies , the setting is marvelous and it 's a superb place for a picnic ." What is the definition of "play"?


play

be performed or presented for public viewing

Instruction: "what 's playing in the local movie theater ?" What is the definition of "play"?


play

amuse oneself by engaging in imaginative pretence

Instruction: "i waiting impatiently for the bell to ring so i could run out to meet my friends at the playground and play cops and robbers ." What is the definition of "play"?


play

Context: the play of the imagination

Instruction: "the play of the imagination" What is the definition of "play"?


play

Instruction: "she played the servant to her husband 's master" What is the definition of "play"?


play

Instruction: "it also recognises the fact that the free play of markets creates problems for society ." What is the definition of "play"?


play

be part of a team , especially in a specified position , in a sporting contest

Instruction: "he was a lovely kid and he 's gone on to play for northern ireland and wimbledon ." What is the definition of "play"?


play

Context: on weekends i play

engage in recreational activities rather than work ; occupy oneself in a diversion

Instruction: "on weekends i play" What is the definition of "play"?


play

Instruction: "pele played for the brazilian teams in many important matches" What is the definition of "play"?


play

Context: the band played all night long

Instruction: "the band played all night long" What is the definition of "play"?


play

Context: let 's play like i am mommy

pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity

Instruction: "let 's play like i am mommy" What is the definition of "play"?


potsherd

a broken piece of ceramic material , especially one found on an archaeological site .

Instruction: "they can erase the traces of human settlement with such vigour that , often , nothing remains of a civilisation except a few potsherds , coins and glass beads ." What is the definition of "potsherd"?


height

the measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top

Instruction: "each pole measured about 30 feet in height according to chuck ." What is the definition of "height"?


pop-up

Instruction: "always remember to shut down the card using the pop-up in the menu bar before you pull it out ." What is the definition of "pop-up"?


pop-up

an unrequested browser window , especially one generated for the purpose of advertising .

Instruction: "under new management , the company is dropping as far as possible graphical advertising , including pop-ups and so-called ‘ skyscrapers ’ , which add clutter ." What is the definition of "pop-up"?


slop

waste water from a kitchen , bathroom , or chamber pot that has to be emptied by hand

Instruction: "as the local women empty their slops into the drain outside the shop , the secretary runs out with her disinfectant spray to ward off infection ." What is the definition of "slop"?


slop

speak or write in a sentimentally effusive manner ; gush

Instruction: "besides that , their songs are unremarkable , hookless and slop along with lumpen arrangements that recall swimming in porridge ." What is the definition of "slop"?


congener

Context: no one is my congener .

a thing or person of the same kind or category as another .

Instruction: "no one is my congener ." What is the definition of "congener"?


creaky

making or liable to make a creaking sound when being moved or when pressure is applied

Instruction: "to the left were old creaky looking stairs , going to the second floor ." What is the definition of "creaky"?


moon

Context: moon the audience

Instruction: "moon the audience" What is the definition of "moon"?


moon

Instruction: "the average distance to the moon is 384,400 kilometers" What is the definition of "moon"?


diacritic

a sign , such as an accent or cedilla , which when written above or below a letter indicates a difference in pronunciation from the same letter when unmarked or differently marked .

Instruction: "because it was the english alphabet that was the standard , only a very few non-english accents and diacritics could be handled ." What is the definition of "diacritic"?


undertaking

the action of undertaking to do something

Instruction: "in undertaking that task , it may be , and commonly will be , necessary to make some assessment of the strength of the case for invalidity ." What is the definition of "undertaking"?


retrograde

( of the order of something ) reversed ; inverse

Instruction: "there is a retrograde filtration process where only certain films made east of the bosphorous and south of the equator actually make it back to a critiquing european audience , creating a sort of sampling bias ." What is the definition of "retrograde"?


retrograde

( of amnesia ) involving the period immediately preceding the causal event .

Instruction: "‘ that 's called retrograde amnesia , which is common , ’ umberto said ." What is the definition of "retrograde"?


detritus

organic matter produced by the decomposition of organisms .

Instruction: "some crustaceans filter tiny plankton or even bacteria from the water ; others are active predators ; while still others scavenge nutrients from detritus ." What is the definition of "detritus"?


jokey

Instruction: "ryan 's whole body tensed up and his jokey , light-hearted aura dissipated in a second ." What is the definition of "jokey"?


reply

the action of answering someone or something

Instruction: "some of them get through fourteen episodes thinking that the emails she sends them are personal to them , and in reply to the ones that they send her ." What is the definition of "reply"?


astrophysicist

an expert in or student of astrophysics .

Instruction: "he excelled at every subject and could easily have become an astrophysicist ." What is the definition of "astrophysicist"?


jam

an improvised performance by a group of musicians , especially in jazz or blues .

Instruction: "their latest album , you forgot it in people , amazingly encompasses all of it , the anthemic indie , the ambient dub , the free rock , the orchestral jams and the pristine pop ." What is the definition of "jam"?


checkroom

Instruction: "there is another checkroom located in the lower level of the center ." What is the definition of "checkroom"?


firm

a business concern , especially one involving a partnership of two or more people

Instruction: "i 'm a junior partner at a law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions ." What is the definition of "firm"?


firm

Context: a firm grasp

Instruction: "a firm grasp" What is the definition of "firm"?


excel

be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Instruction: "she excelled in every subject and was friends with just about the entire school ." What is the definition of "excel"?


blinding

a thin bed of concrete laid down over an area before the main mass of concrete is put in place .

Instruction: "the invert of the 4100 level was graded with a gravel blinding layer ( roktek ) ." What is the definition of "blinding"?


lighten

Instruction: "after a glass of wine , he lightened up a bit" What is the definition of "lighten"?


mechanical

Instruction: "oil contamination would result from neglect of compressor maintenance , leading to mechanical failure ." What is the definition of "mechanical"?


paiute

a member of either of two culturally similar but geographically separate and linguistically distinct american indian peoples ( the southern paiute and the northern paiute ) of the western us .

Instruction: "the winnemucca family consistently urged paiutes toward accommodation of non-indians and selective acculturation ." What is the definition of "paiute"?


conception

the forming or devising of a plan or idea

Instruction: "assessment of circumstances and conception of plans springs from it ." What is the definition of "conception"?


smocking

decoration on a garment created by gathering a section of the material into tight pleats and holding them together with parallel stitches in an ornamental pattern .

Instruction: "the stitchers display dazzling skill and finesse , creating textured surfaces of petit point , needlepoint , beading , embroidery , appliqué , smocking and macramé ." What is the definition of "smocking"?


position

a proposition laid down or asserted ; a tenet or assertion .

Instruction: "is n't marx making a deliberately exaggerated statement of his own position in order to display its novelty ?" What is the definition of "position"?


position

a situation , especially as it affects one 's power to act

Instruction: "any significant increase in costs could affect the financial position adversely ." What is the definition of "position"?


position

Context: the position of the hands on the clock

the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated

Instruction: "the position of the hands on the clock" What is the definition of "position"?


position

Context: what position does he play ?

( in team sports ) the role assigned to an individual player

Instruction: "what position does he play ?" What is the definition of "position"?


position

a particular location of the hand on the fingerboard of a stringed instrument

Instruction: "students can view their hand positions , posture and essentially take each lesson home with them for review ." What is the definition of "position"?


trouser

( chiefly in commercial use ) a pair of trousers

Instruction: "another modern mystery has been the tyranny of torso , as for the past few years the hipster trouser has reigned supreme ." What is the definition of "trouser"?


baler

a machine for making up material such as paper , hay , or cotton into bales

Instruction: "the work has been progressing well and thoughts are gradually turning from balers and bogs to beaches and from hay fields and haggarts to holidays ." What is the definition of "baler"?


beignet

Instruction: "cut beignet into quarters and arrange on plates ." What is the definition of "beignet"?


belly

Context: in the belly of the ship

Instruction: "in the belly of the ship" What is the definition of "belly"?


belly

the stomach , especially as representing the body 's need for food

Instruction: "she had a home , plenty of clothes and food in her belly ." What is the definition of "belly"?


graniteware

Instruction: "this is a huge old antique graniteware/enamelware coffee pot with the wonderful splatter enamel design ." What is the definition of "graniteware"?


graniteware

a speckled form of earthenware imitating the appearance of granite .

Instruction: "the types and colors of stripes on graniteware also help to date it , but it 's fairly complicated , so you might want to consult a graniteware guide ." What is the definition of "graniteware"?


maid

Instruction: "on the eve of st valentine , a number of young folk - maids and bachelors - would assemble together , and inscribe upon little billets the names of an equal number of maids and bachelors of their acquaintance , throw the whole into a receptacle of some sort , and then draw them lottery-wise - care , of course , being taken that each should draw one of the opposite sex ." What is the definition of "maid"?


exclude

Instruction: "protection of the molten alloy using either a flux or a protective gas cover to exclude oxygen is therefore necessary ." What is the definition of "exclude"?


exclude

Instruction: "the unruly student was excluded from the game" What is the definition of "exclude"?


bell

a device that includes or sounds like a bell , used to give a signal or warning

Instruction: "she had pressed the bell indicating that she wanted the bus to halt at the next stop where she would disembark ." What is the definition of "bell"?


bell

Context: bell cows

Instruction: "bell cows" What is the definition of "bell"?


uptake

a process of taking up or using up or consuming

Instruction: "they developed paper napkins with a greater uptake of liquids" What is the definition of "uptake"?


low

( of a substance or food ) containing smaller quantities than usual of a specified ingredient

Instruction: "fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat , and they add flavor and variety to your diet ." What is the definition of "low"?


yawp

Instruction: "the british rapper has a strangled yawp of a voice ( occasionally he swallows his words whole ) , his rhymes are all about the rough patches of street life and romance , and his stage name suggests a teetering instability ." What is the definition of "yawp"?


tam-tam

Instruction: "among the principal musical instruments are tam-tams , pottery drums , goat-horn whistles and flutes , and gourd-calabash horns ." What is the definition of "tam-tam"?


superscript

a superscript letter , figure , or symbol .

Instruction: "haploid sperm from p. lucida ( different superscripts represent different males ) fertilizes the m egg producing an ml female with the same maternal genome as her mother , but different paternal genome ." What is the definition of "superscript"?


evenki

relating to the evenki or their language .

Instruction: "it is particularly good on the disconnection between evenki clan order and russia 's attempts to institutionalize iasak ( tribute payments ) ." What is the definition of "evenki"?


toque

a woman 's small hat having a narrow , closely turned up brim .

Instruction: "johnny does n't wear toques , and it 's not even that cold out anyway ." What is the definition of "toque"?


overriding

extending or moving over something , especially while remaining in close contact

Instruction: "when convergence rate and subduction rate differ , the trench migrates with respect to a fixed point in the overriding plate interior ." What is the definition of "overriding"?


supremo

a person in overall charge of an organization or activity

Instruction: "what you must understand at this point is that we are talking to two marketing supremos ." What is the definition of "supremo"?


snoop

a person who furtively tries to find out information about someone 's private affairs

Instruction: "that way , dutiful snoops can see if any of the hundreds of alien detainees in custody have ever purchased a firearm ." What is the definition of "snoop"?


toil

Instruction: "i strap everything to my pack , and toil my way up the last three miles in my soggy snowboard boots ." What is the definition of "toil"?


logotype

Instruction: "instead of a conventional graphic logotype , the emblem is simply the legend ‘ fair trade ‘ hand-lettered and underlined . ’" What is the definition of "logotype"?


understeer

( of a motor vehicle ) have a tendency to turn less sharply than is intended

Instruction: "at speed , this reduces to concerns about whether the car drives too ‘ tight ’ or too ‘ loose ’ - tight meaning it is hard to turn , it understeers , and loose meaning it turns too much , it oversteers ." What is the definition of "understeer"?


sherbet

Instruction: "dinner menus offered just one soup , two salads , fresh hot breads , a choice of six main courses , and a featured dessert plus sherbets ." What is the definition of "sherbet"?


wigwag

Instruction: "their tails popped up reflexively , almost absurdly long and white , and wigwagged out of sight ." What is the definition of "wigwag"?


theorize

Context: he thinks and theorizes all day

Instruction: "he thinks and theorizes all day" What is the definition of "theorize"?


sonar

a system for the detection of objects under water by emitting sound pulses and detecting or measuring their return after being reflected

Instruction: "now , video footage and sonar data proves conclusively that the wreck is not centaur ." What is the definition of "sonar"?


ream

Instruction: "it was washed down with a draught of yule-ale that reamed briskly in a corner of the kitchen ." What is the definition of "ream"?


ream

a large quantity of something , especially paper or writing

Instruction: "for months i worked nonstop grinding out the detailed specification for the system - a monumental ream of paper going into incredible detail covering a gigantic object model and programming environment ." What is the definition of "ream"?


awe

Instruction: "the famous professor awed the undergraduates" What is the definition of "awe"?


awe

Instruction: "the metro has lost its awe , and i now feel like a true muscovite as i monotonously ride the metro without effort ." What is the definition of "awe"?


utilization

the action of making practical and effective use of something

Instruction: "they endorse our utilization of emerging technologies for research , education , and therapy ." What is the definition of "utilization"?


knop

a knob , especially an ornamental one , for example in the stem of a wine glass .

Instruction: "the stem may be straight or with swellings called knops ." What is the definition of "knop"?


bulletin

a short official statement or broadcast summary of news .

Instruction: "i believe that two extra bulletins of world news are required , one in the afternoon and one in prime time ." What is the definition of "bulletin"?


conjugate

( of an acid or base ) related to the corresponding base or acid by loss or gain of a proton .

Instruction: "compounds containing this group are enols , and their conjugate bases - the c = coh anion - are enolates ." What is the definition of "conjugate"?


kiddo

a friendly or slightly condescending form of address

Instruction: "she does n't know what she 's got , she does n't deserve you , kiddo ." What is the definition of "kiddo"?


chime

the projecting rim at the end of a cask .

Instruction: "there is disclosed a cask and chime assembly wherein the cask has end surface side wall portions of reduced diameter relative to the central wall surface portion of the cask ." What is the definition of "chime"?


frizzle

Instruction: "in the crowded roasted-meats category , the loin chops of lamb seemed best , despite stiff competition from the sweetbreads and a simple country chicken with frizzled sprigs of thyme under the crackly skin ." What is the definition of "frizzle"?


weimaraner

a dog of a thin-coated , typically grey breed of pointer used as a gun dog .

Instruction: "mrs jordan has two weimaraner dogs , which she enjoys walking in the forest ." What is the definition of "weimaraner"?


drawdown

an act of drawing on available funds or loan facilities

Instruction: "the company is using cash along with a drawdown on its existing credit facility and an additional $ 800m bridge credit facility ." What is the definition of "drawdown"?


scramble

a motorcycle race over rough and hilly ground

Instruction: "speedway racing is not the only interest of the new club - members will go to scrambles and tt races ." What is the definition of "scramble"?


grave

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin or dead body , typically marked by a stone or mound

Instruction: "tommy was laid to rest in the family grave in the adjoining cemetery ." What is the definition of "grave"?


grave

clean ( a ship 's bottom ) by burning off the accretions and then tarring it

Instruction: "he asked to have his ship trimmed and graved , and was much grieved to hear that the prize had been bestowed elsewhere ." What is the definition of "grave"?


grave

Instruction: "he went to his grave without forgiving me" What is the definition of "grave"?


lay

not ordained into or belonging to the clergy

Instruction: "in my opinion the church needs lay advisory boards with some teeth ." What is the definition of "lay"?


ping

send an email or other electronic message to ( someone )

Instruction: "some people ping us directly , and most of the rest comes from blogs - which polls weblogs.com once an hour ." What is the definition of "ping"?


cement

Instruction: "the nearby jubilee garden , next to the old bell hotel , has four benches , which have been cemented to the ground because of previous problems with vandalism ." What is the definition of "cement"?


churn

break up the surface of ( an area of ground )

Instruction: "about 30 boulders have been mounted on the grass verge in wilcot avenue to stop motorists churning up the ground ." What is the definition of "churn"?


regard

best wishes ( used to express friendliness in greetings )

Instruction: "i asked him to pass on my regards and my hopes that life , no matter how short from now on , will be kind to them ." What is the definition of "regard"?


procure

Instruction: "the perjured evidence was not procured or knowingly adopted by orion , nor was it given by someone who was part of the company 's directing mind and will ." What is the definition of "procure"?


shovel

Context: shovel sand

Instruction: "shovel sand" What is the definition of "shovel"?


drop

an earring that hangs down from the earlobe

Instruction: "there were freshwater pearl drop earrings and a matching five-stringed pearl choker , framed in delicate rose gold ." What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

Instruction: "they dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock" What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

Context: there is not a drop of pity in that man

a small indefinite quantity ( especially of a liquid )

Instruction: "there is not a drop of pity in that man" What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

omit ( a letter or syllable ) in speaking or writing

Instruction: "new englanders drop their post-vocalic r 's" What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

Instruction: "some , who might have come miles to see ‘ the drop ’ , were determined to have a good time - almost as though it was a holiday or they had gone to a carnival ." What is the definition of "drop"?


lablab

an asian plant of the pea family , which is widely grown in the tropics for its edible seeds and pods and as a fodder crop .

Instruction: "supplementing the diet of goats with lablab in many areas has been shown to yield better condition for expecting goats , higher kid birth weights , growth rates , and milk yields ." What is the definition of "lablab"?


posterity

Instruction: "the goal of enoch 's prayer , and mahalalel 's command , is to preserve the posterity of the righteous ." What is the definition of "posterity"?


kennel

Context: kennel a dog

Instruction: "kennel a dog" What is the definition of "kennel"?


kennel

Instruction: "i have a dog , and i 've noticed that though she is pleased to see me when i get home , it 's often because now she can get out of the kennel ." What is the definition of "kennel"?


rig

Instruction: "i have to use the roads too and do n't want this guy driving a big rig or a school bus ." What is the definition of "rig"?


rig

assemble and adjust ( the equipment of a sailing boat , aircraft , etc . ) in readiness for operation

Instruction: "they started rigging up the aircraft after unloading it from a trailer but the pilot was interrupted twice ." What is the definition of "rig"?


rig

a device or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose

Instruction: "if you really want to get crazy , then you can set up two midi keyboards and use them in the dual-manual fashion with a foot-pedal rig to play bass , just like the genuine article ." What is the definition of "rig"?


rig

the sail , mast , and boom of a windsurfer

Instruction: "rent a rig at windsurfing hatteras , which also offers kiteboarding lessons ." What is the definition of "rig"?


shit

Context: he took a shit

Instruction: "he took a shit" What is the definition of "shit"?


pygmy

Instruction: "looking like a pygmy version of the old atari 2600 , the atari flashback 2 ( $ 30 ) is a retro-inspired collection of atari games , 20 classic and 20 new , along with two joysticks in one easy pack ." What is the definition of "pygmy"?


pygmy

a person who is insignificant or is deficient in a particular respect

Instruction: "how long will this intellectual pygmy spend his time hiding behind the building industry taskforce ?" What is the definition of "pygmy"?


comer

Instruction: "he seemed to welcome all comers as long as they were young and pretty ." What is the definition of "comer"?


bdellium

a fragrant resin produced by a number of trees related to myrrh , used in perfumes .

Instruction: "manna was said to be the color of bdellium ." What is the definition of "bdellium"?


liana

Instruction: "tropical forest foragers fashion their own nets from lianas , and make belt pouches , baskets , and mats from grasses ." What is the definition of "liana"?


xhosa

relating to the xhosa or their language .

Instruction: "and i had to tell them it was on male circumcision amongst the xhosa tribes ." What is the definition of "xhosa"?


illegitimacy

the state of being born to parents not lawfully married to each other

Instruction: "the illegitimacy ratio in the late 1990s was 33 percent ." What is the definition of "illegitimacy"?


pythagorean

relating to or characteristic of the greek philosopher pythagoras or his ideas

Instruction: "newton 's axiom on slicing the pie to satisfy musical harmonies is reminiscent of kepler 's pythagorean speculations ." What is the definition of "pythagorean"?


grassland

a large open area of country covered with grass , especially one used for grazing

Instruction: "an area of grassland near lower pen pond was designated a protected zone to encourage the skylarks to breed undisturbed ." What is the definition of "grassland"?


cleat

a projecting wedge on a spar or other part of a ship , to prevent slipping .

Instruction: "the cleats give the metal edges another level of defense against wind uplift ." What is the definition of "cleat"?


tuber

a much thickened underground part of a stem or rhizome , e.g . in the potato , serving as a food reserve and bearing buds from which new plants arise .

Instruction: "their food consists of tubers and rhizomes , which they dig out with their bills ." What is the definition of "tuber"?


damask

Context: damask table linens

Instruction: "damask table linens" What is the definition of "damask"?


skivvy

a lightweight high-necked long-sleeved garment .

Instruction: "i had worn a black skivvy with my favourite pair of faded jeans and my white sneakers ." What is the definition of "skivvy"?


still

( of air , water , or the weather ) undisturbed by wind , sound , or current ; calm and tranquil

Instruction: "sitting by the window and looking outwards , i noticed how very still it was yesterday ." What is the definition of "still"?


thrill

cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

Instruction: "the men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow" What is the definition of "thrill"?


roasting

Context: the sky is gray but it 's roasting .

Instruction: "the sky is gray but it 's roasting ." What is the definition of "roasting"?


linage

the number of lines in printed or written matter , especially when used to calculate payment .

Instruction: "the 753,116 column inches of display advertising the post amounts to just 45 % of the linage of the daily news and 18 % of newsday 's , the metro area 's third major tabloid , according to the analyst ." What is the definition of "linage"?


re-mark

an act of marking an examination or piece of academic work again

Instruction: "she said : ‘ there have been a considerable number of key stage three english papers re-marked and we are waiting for the outcome of the re-marks . ’" What is the definition of "re-mark"?


blasphemy

the action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about god or sacred things ; profane talk

Instruction: "is a culture that 's gone so far away from the substance of christianity really able to discern what is blasphemy ?" What is the definition of "blasphemy"?


aw

used to express pleasure , delight , or affection , especially in response to something regarded as sweet or endearing

Instruction: "aww , my little joshy boy is all grown up ." What is the definition of "aw"?


period

each of the divisions of the playing time of a sporting event

Instruction: "there is an extra period called injury time , usually in the vicinity of three minutes ." What is the definition of "period"?


period

Context: picasso 's blue period

Instruction: "picasso 's blue period" What is the definition of "period"?


period

each of the set divisions of the day in a school allocated to a lesson or other activity

Instruction: "in my day , that meant the four boys who drank it in an alley near school during free periods ( i joined them once and will spare you the details ) ." What is the definition of "period"?


period

a unit of geological time during which a system of rocks formed

Instruction: "ganoid fishes swarmed during the earlier geological periods" What is the definition of "period"?


period

a major division of geological time that is a subdivision of an era and is itself subdivided into epochs

Instruction: "despite our lack of knowledge , or perhaps because of it , researchers have divided the precambrian into three time periods called eons ." What is the definition of "period"?


margarine

a butter substitute made from vegetable oils or animal fats .

Instruction: "just a few ounces of cheese , butter and margarine were allowed per person , along with one fresh egg a week ." What is the definition of "margarine"?


erythronium

a plant of a genus which includes dog's-tooth violet .

Instruction: "‘ pagoda ’ is one of the most commonly available erythroniums ." What is the definition of "erythronium"?


cowl

a large loose hood , especially one forming part of a monk 's habit .

Instruction: "another woman walks to her side , in black , with a white cowl ." What is the definition of "cowl"?


lighting

equipment in a room , building , or street for producing light

Instruction: "after about 1900 , banks , offices , libraries , and schools installed artificial lighting ." What is the definition of "lighting"?


shimmy

an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle ( especially in the front wheels )

Instruction: "he could feel the shimmy in the steering wheel" What is the definition of "shimmy"?


ingredient

any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish

Instruction: "they told us every detail of the ingredients of each dish and how they would benefit our health ." What is the definition of "ingredient"?


ytterbium

the chemical element of atomic number 70 , a silvery-white metal of the lanthanide series .

Instruction: "it is extracted from its ores by heating lanthanum metal with ytterbium oxide ." What is the definition of "ytterbium"?


antecedent

an earlier word , phrase , or clause to which another word ( especially a following relative pronoun ) refers back .

Instruction: "my students make mistakes with matching the pronoun and the antecedent all the time ." What is the definition of "antecedent"?


naturalist

a person who adopts philosophical naturalism .

Instruction: "but as johnson himself notes , many people think that they can be methodological naturalists and theists ." What is the definition of "naturalist"?


suspend

officially prohibit ( someone ) from holding their usual post or carrying out their usual role for a particular length of time

Instruction: "she was suspended from teaching in oct. 2004 and resigned her position just before christmas ." What is the definition of "suspend"?


suspend

temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect

Instruction: "while we ultimately know this film is a mockumentary , these techniques allow us to temporarily suspend our disbelief ." What is the definition of "suspend"?


suspend

Context: suspend the aid to the war-torn country

stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it

Instruction: "suspend the aid to the war-torn country" What is the definition of "suspend"?


fuggle

Instruction: "an american cross of fuggle and a russian hop , cascade is a very popular aroma hop with a distinct character ." What is the definition of "fuggle"?


narrative

Context: narrative poetry

consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story

Instruction: "narrative poetry" What is the definition of "narrative"?


narrative

Instruction: "nonfiction narrative is to my mind a higher art because the writer has far more demands put on them by the known facts ." What is the definition of "narrative"?


narrative

the narrated part of a literary work , as distinct from dialogue

Instruction: "these various narratives are weaved in with combat footage and historical analysis ." What is the definition of "narrative"?


hydrostatic

relating to or denoting the equilibrium of liquids and the pressure exerted by liquid at rest

Instruction: "in operation , hydrostatic head pressure forces stormwater flow into the housing where primary separation of insoluble contaminants occurs ." What is the definition of "hydrostatic"?


balladeer

Instruction: "even homer , the balladeer , was a turk , living most of his life in izmir ( smyrna ) ." What is the definition of "balladeer"?


breath

Instruction: "not a breath of scandal ever touched her" What is the definition of "breath"?


breath

Instruction: "the sunshine passed away , and a breath of cold wind seemed to drift over us ." What is the definition of "breath"?


uptown

Context: uptown residential areas

of or located in the upper part of a town

Instruction: "uptown residential areas" What is the definition of "uptown"?


threepence

the sum of three pence , especially before decimalization ( 1971 ) .

Instruction: "he had to give threepence for a copy of that paper ." What is the definition of "threepence"?


beery

Instruction: "to escape the blubbery kisses of great aunts and the beery , fag - fugged breaths of distant cousins , we children used to escape outside , playing a game called jumping the gardens , which was modelled on the grand national ." What is the definition of "beery"?


bullion

ornamental braid or fringing made with twists of gold or silver thread

Instruction: "this pillow has a gorgeous raised peach tone fabric with quality leopard inlay and bullion fringe ." What is the definition of "bullion"?


varnish

resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood , metal , or other materials to form a hard , clear , shiny surface when dry

Instruction: "when the piece is dry , sand it lightly and apply one coat of acrylic varnish to protect the finish ." What is the definition of "varnish"?


materialize

represent or cause to appear in bodily or physical form

Instruction: "indeed , in the film , the ocean can project and materialize the deepest thoughts that lie in the minds of the humans living close by ." What is the definition of "materialize"?


materialize

Context: her dream really materialized

Instruction: "her dream really materialized" What is the definition of "materialize"?


recalculate

calculate again , typically using different data

Instruction: "a salford city council spokesman said the benefit bill had been recalculated and the couple would now be better off - by just over £1 a week ." What is the definition of "recalculate"?


recalculate

Context: the costs had to be recalculated

Instruction: "the costs had to be recalculated" What is the definition of "recalculate"?


crotch

the part of the human body between the legs where they join the torso .

Instruction: "squat to see if pants gap in back , or cut into the crotch ." What is the definition of "crotch"?


blackout

a period when all lights must be turned out or covered to prevent them being seen by the enemy during an air raid

Instruction: "the blackout curtain was cracked on the side and allowed just enough light in to barely see by ." What is the definition of "blackout"?


official

Context: official permission

Instruction: "official permission" What is the definition of "official"?


official

someone who administers the rules of a game or sport

Instruction: "the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling" What is the definition of "official"?


constructivist

consistent with or relating to a view that admits as valid only constructive proofs and entities demonstrable by them

Instruction: "the following vignettes provide a glimpse of some changes for students and teachers in a constructivist mathematics classroom ." What is the definition of "constructivist"?


hearsay

Context: hearsay information

heard through another rather than directly

Instruction: "hearsay information" What is the definition of "hearsay"?


hearsay

information received from other people which can not be substantiated ; rumour

Instruction: "the irony has often been that charges were based on hearsay and rumour rather than on proper research and verification ." What is the definition of "hearsay"?


misplace

put ( an object ) in the wrong place and so lose it temporarily

Instruction: "it can not be denied that land applications under various categories have either been routinely delayed or the paper work misplaced or lost , on several occasions ." What is the definition of "misplace"?


vouchsafe

give or grant ( something ) to ( someone ) in a gracious or condescending manner

Instruction: "if god sends or raises up among us someone who can feed our souls , let us receive him with joy and thankfulness from god , according to the gift that has been vouchsafed to him . '" What is the definition of "vouchsafe"?


chain

a sequence of items of the same type forming a line

Instruction: "one hundred million years ago tobago was in the pacific , part of a chain of volcanic islands ." What is the definition of "chain"?


chain

a decorative chain worn round the neck as jewellery or as a badge of office

Instruction: "dressed up in a track suit with a baseball cap , rings on his finger and a silver chain round his neck , the 25 years old explains to the vacuum how to get most of the brew ." What is the definition of "chain"?


chain

a figure in a quadrille or similar dance , in which dancers meet and pass each other in a continuous sequence .

Instruction: "step combinations are given for nineteen quadrille figures , such as `` right and left , ' `` hands round , ' `` english chain , ' `` ladies ' chain , ' and `` balance . '" What is the definition of "chain"?


chain

Context: the chain of command

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

Instruction: "the chain of command" What is the definition of "chain"?


seat

Instruction: "the mother seated the toddler on the high chair" What is the definition of "seat"?


azeri

a member of a turkic people forming the majority population of azerbaijan , and also living in armenia and northern iran .

Instruction: "consequently , there are today twice as many ethnic azeris in iran as there are in azerbaijan , with a population of 8 million ." What is the definition of "azeri"?


tom

the male of various animals , especially a domestic cat .

Instruction: "fritz is a ginger tom of nine and a half months ." What is the definition of "tom"?


medulla

the inner region of an organ or tissue , especially when it is distinct from the outer region or cortex ( as in a kidney , an adrenal gland , or hair )

Instruction: "melanin pigment , associated with melanocytes , is more typically leptomeningeal based , particularly in the ventral medulla and cervical spinal cord regions ." What is the definition of "medulla"?


good

Context: we all had a good time

Instruction: "we all had a good time" What is the definition of "good"?


good

skilled at doing or dealing with a specified thing

Instruction: "i 've gotten quite good at screaming abuse at the tv screen on the rare occasions he pops up ." What is the definition of "good"?


good

Instruction: "there are good arguments for sharing her health data with the social care staff who look after her ." What is the definition of "good"?


dutchwoman

a female native or inhabitant of the netherlands , or a woman of dutch descent

Instruction: "the dutchwoman , the current world champion in road and cyclocross , will enter wednesday 's round of the world cup as the top favorite once again ." What is the definition of "dutchwoman"?


pellitory

a plant of the daisy family , `` anacyclus pyrethrum ' , with a pungent root , once used as a remedy for toothache .

Instruction: "the root of pellitory possesses very pungent stimulating properties , which , when chewed , give a sharp and tingling sense of heat in the mouth , and excite a copious flow of saliva ." What is the definition of "pellitory"?


plead

state formally in court whether one is guilty or not guilty of the offence with which one is charged

Instruction: "i thought you had conceded earlier that as originally framed , it would not have been appropriate to expect the accused to plead guilty to that charge ." What is the definition of "plead"?


plead

Context: she pleaded not guilty

Instruction: "she pleaded not guilty" What is the definition of "plead"?


countertrade

international trade by exchange of goods rather than by currency purchase .

Instruction: "the combat aircraft were bought through a countertrade deal for indonesian products and commodities ." What is the definition of "countertrade"?


caller

a person who announces the changes of steps during a dance

Instruction: "you need a fiddler and a caller for country dancing" What is the definition of "caller"?


slide

a smooth stretch or slope of ice or packed snow for sliding or tobogganing on .

Instruction: "it must have been fun creating the ice slide , where we see the animals swirling around on a kind of natural rollercoaster ?" What is the definition of "slide"?


slide

a sliding approach made to a base along the ground .

Instruction: "headfirst slides on the bases are off limits , as well ." What is the definition of "slide"?


race

people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock

Instruction: "some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings" What is the definition of "race"?


severe

demanding great ability , skill , or resilience

Instruction: "these exams were undoubtedly among of the most severe mathematical tests ." What is the definition of "severe"?


severe

Context: a severe case of pneumonia

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

Instruction: "a severe case of pneumonia" What is the definition of "severe"?


severe

Instruction: "of simple , indeed severe , design , it is informative to compare it to the second font which was carved in 1225 ." What is the definition of "severe"?


hidatsa

a member of an american indian people living on the upper missouri river .

Instruction: "he met the crows in june 1805 at the knife river villages of the mandans and hidatsas on the upper missouri ." What is the definition of "hidatsa"?


hidatsa

the siouan language of the hidatsa , now almost extinct .

Instruction: "hidatsa , like many languages , is on the verge of vanishing and taking with it crucial linguistic and cultural data ." What is the definition of "hidatsa"?


spatchcock

add ( a phrase , sentence , clause , etc . ) in a context where it is inappropriate

Instruction: "she is used to six hours of gymnastics somehow spatchcocked on to a normal school day ." What is the definition of "spatchcock"?


mande

relating to the mande or the mande group of languages .

Instruction: "koité , from northwestern mali , is a member of the hereditary mande caste of musicians and craftsmen known as jalis ." What is the definition of "mande"?


budding

( of a plant ) having or developing buds

Instruction: "life is just like a budding flower at the break of spring all over again ." What is the definition of "budding"?


autograph

a manuscript or musical score in an author 's or musician 's own handwriting

Instruction: "the cainan difference is not an error in the original autographs of scripture , but one of the extremely few copyist 's errors in the manuscripts available today ." What is the definition of "autograph"?


intermarriage

marriage between people of different races , castes , or religions

Instruction: "many never learned to speak english at all , and there was little intermarriage with other immigrant groups ." What is the definition of "intermarriage"?


dewater

remove water from ( sediment or waste materials )

Instruction: "in its vertical configuration , the system has been adapted successfully as a filter press for cost-effective sludge dewatering ." What is the definition of "dewater"?


candidate

a person or thing regarded as suitable for or likely to receive a particular fate , treatment , or position

Instruction: "he was , in fact , a prime candidate for arrest and removal from the scene ." What is the definition of "candidate"?


perversity

the quality of being sexually perverted .

Instruction: "it deals frankly , openly , and graphically with sexual perversity and fetishism ." What is the definition of "perversity"?


tortrix

a small moth with typically green caterpillars that live inside rolled leaves and can be a serious pest of fruit and other trees .

Instruction: "outbreaks of the large aspen tortrix tend to precede those of the forest tent caterpillar ." What is the definition of "tortrix"?


heat

Context: the room heated up quickly

Instruction: "the room heated up quickly" What is the definition of "heat"?


temple

Instruction: "i always taught in the temple where the jews always meet ." What is the definition of "temple"?


temple

a place of christian public worship , especially a protestant church in france .

Instruction: "he examines huguenot temples , the symbol of the protestant place in france ." What is the definition of "temple"?


gadroon

a decorative edging on metal or wood formed by parallel rounded strips ( reeding ) like inverted fluting .

Instruction: "large , round tray features an ornate edge pattern including design elements such as swags and gadroons ." What is the definition of "gadroon"?


place

Context: your place or mine ?

Instruction: "your place or mine ?" What is the definition of "place"?


place

a particular position , point , or area in space ; a location

Instruction: "we usually name public places and spaces after the big shots or big donors ." What is the definition of "place"?


place

Context: he comes from a place near chicago

Instruction: "he comes from a place near chicago" What is the definition of "place"?


place

Instruction: "if there is no partner or willing family older children will be placed in foster care ." What is the definition of "place"?


corps

Context: diplomatic corps

Instruction: "diplomatic corps" What is the definition of "corps"?


reject

Instruction: "unfortunately the irish medical organisation has rejected this request in writing ." What is the definition of "reject"?


instant

Instruction: "do you prefer fresh coffee to instant and do you purchase mineral water ?" What is the definition of "instant"?


schorl

a black iron-rich variety of tourmaline .

Instruction: "garnets and schorl are the most likely collectible minerals to be encountered ." What is the definition of "schorl"?


variate

a quantity having a numerical value for each member of a group , especially one whose values occur according to a frequency distribution .

Instruction: "here , one could introduce latent variables , such as the typical liability variate of quantitative genetics , and then model feedback or recursiveness at that level ." What is the definition of "variate"?


retrospect

Context: in retrospect

Instruction: "in retrospect" What is the definition of "retrospect"?


hyperborean

Instruction: "we restricted our density calculations to birds on the water , with the exception of glaucous gulls ( larus hyperborean ) ." What is the definition of "hyperborean"?


crew

a group of people who work closely together

Instruction: "residents had called the police who , together with a nsw ambulance rescue crew , mounted a search in the drain ." What is the definition of "crew"?


assault

carry out a military attack or raid on ( an enemy position )

Instruction: "sixty enemy combatants in fortified positions assaulted the platoon ." What is the definition of "assault"?


assault

bombard with something undesirable or unpleasant

Instruction: "the wind picked up suddenly and the familiar beat of a helicopter assaulted her ears ." What is the definition of "assault"?


extraction

the action of taking out something ( especially using effort or force )

Instruction: "the dentist gave her a local anesthetic prior to the extraction" What is the definition of "extraction"?


pew

a long bench with a back , placed in rows in the main part of some churches to seat the congregation .

Instruction: "canon sue whitehouse has been under fire over proposals by her and the church council to remove pews , raise part of the nave floor , install a nave altar and introduce a grand piano at st andrew 's church in aysgarth ." What is the definition of "pew"?


thing

Context: he has a thing about seafood

a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion

Instruction: "he has a thing about seafood" What is the definition of "thing"?


thing

an action , event , thought , or utterance

Instruction: "the only thing enterprises could do was mass produce , regardless of market feedback ." What is the definition of "thing"?


thing

Context: things are going well

Instruction: "things are going well" What is the definition of "thing"?


thing

circumstances or matters that are unspecified

Instruction: "we can try and come up with ways of making things better , no matter how tough that may be ." What is the definition of "thing"?