plaster

Context: there were cracks in the plaster

a surface of hardened plaster ( as on a wall or ceiling )

Instruction: "there were cracks in the plaster" What is the definition of "plaster"?


amuse

cause ( someone ) to find something funny

Instruction: "do n't ask how i found this out , but it amuses me immensely ." What is the definition of "amuse"?


diamond

Context: he led a small diamond

a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it

Instruction: "he led a small diamond" What is the definition of "diamond"?


vespa

Instruction: "stephen says his production will not be all vespas and cappuccinos ." What is the definition of "vespa"?


pharynx

the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth , connecting them to the oesophagus .

Instruction: "derived from the greek for throat , the pharynx is the continuous space behind the nose and the mouth that leads down both to the passage for food and to the passage for air ." What is the definition of "pharynx"?


selective

relating to or involving the selection of the most suitable or best qualified

Instruction: "finally , i do not understand the motivation of selective breeding ." What is the definition of "selective"?


obsidian

a hard , dark , glass-like volcanic rock formed by the rapid solidification of lava without crystallization .

Instruction: "silent as stones like two black pillars carved from obsidian rock ." What is the definition of "obsidian"?


feed

Context: feed the guests the nuts

Instruction: "feed the guests the nuts" What is the definition of "feed"?


dramatize

adapt ( a novel ) or present ( a particular incident ) as a play or film

Instruction: "the story was dramatized by german playwright bertolt brecht in 1930 ." What is the definition of "dramatize"?


piston

a valve in a brass musical instrument in the form of a piston , depressed to alter the pitch of a note .

Instruction: "the valves and pistons on a trumpet are very delicate - and essential ." What is the definition of "piston"?


cosine

the trigonometric function that is equal to the ratio of the side adjacent to an acute angle ( in a right-angled triangle ) to the hypotenuse .

Instruction: "in fact , it corresponds to the graph of a function called the hyperbolic cosine ." What is the definition of "cosine"?


drape

a cloth for covering parts of a patient 's body other than that part on which a surgical operation is being performed .

Instruction: "how vital is it for those patient drapes to be made of costly barrier-quality materials ?" What is the definition of "drape"?


drape

cover or wrap loosely with folds of cloth

Instruction: "at his funeral the coffin was draped with the club flag and members carried the coffin ." What is the definition of "drape"?


dead

( of a piece of equipment ) no longer functioning

Instruction: "before kat could respond , the line went dead and the faint beeping of the phone began to bother her ." What is the definition of "dead"?


dead

Context: came to a dead stop

Instruction: "came to a dead stop" What is the definition of "dead"?


reside

Context: she resides in princeton

Instruction: "she resides in princeton" What is the definition of "reside"?


reside

Context: may parents reside in florida

make one 's home in a particular place or community

Instruction: "may parents reside in florida" What is the definition of "reside"?


remove

Instruction: "i think this is very far removed from political reality ." What is the definition of "remove"?


remove

Instruction: "the death of her mother removed the last obstacle to their marriage" What is the definition of "remove"?


remove

Instruction: "she was famous for portraying naïvety and innocence on stage , qualities far removed from her real-life personality ." What is the definition of "remove"?


frosty

Instruction: "her feet crunched the frosty grass as she slowly made her way to the weapon ." What is the definition of "frosty"?


areaway

Instruction: "a drive from the west wing allows direct access to the ground floor by way of open courts or areaways on the north side of the white house on either side of the north portico ." What is the definition of "areaway"?


keyhole

a circle cut out of a garment as a decorative effect , typically at the front or back neckline

Instruction: "she was wearing a long peasant skirt dyed in shades of blue and a blouse in airy white with a keyhole neck ." What is the definition of "keyhole"?


stan

be an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity

Instruction: "i ca n't believe this woman has people stanning for her ." What is the definition of "stan"?


brook

Instruction: "below the balcony there were many acres of grounds , and as far as the eye could see there were brooks , rivers , lakes and forests ." What is the definition of "brook"?


brook

tolerate or allow ( something , typically dissent or opposition )

Instruction: "as singapore 's first prime minister , he brooked no political opposition for 31 years of tough rule , before stepping down ." What is the definition of "brook"?


frontman

the lead singer of a pop or rock group .

Instruction: "at one point during the performance , stones frontman mick jagger said the band would take a break , but did n't say why ." What is the definition of "frontman"?


proud

( of an event , achievement , etc . ) causing someone to feel proud

Instruction: "already hailed by the motoring press , the all-new fiesta is set to continue the nameplate 's proud achievements on the irish market ." What is the definition of "proud"?


roadwork

time spent travelling while working or on tour

Instruction: "one of the reasons for nickelback 's success has been the non-stop roadwork and touring ." What is the definition of "roadwork"?


anoa

a small deer-like water buffalo , native to sulawesi .

Instruction: "the anoa feeds in the morning and rests in the shade during the hottest parts of the day ." What is the definition of "anoa"?


vegetable

a plant or part of a plant used as food , such as a cabbage , potato , turnip , or bean

Instruction: "he sells his fruit and vegetables locally for prices little higher than those for non-organic produce ." What is the definition of "vegetable"?


clump

an agglutinated mass of blood cells or bacteria , especially as an indicator of the presence of an antibody to them .

Instruction: "the eight strains that showed aggregative adherence pattern in hela cells also showed clump formation in liquid cultures ." What is the definition of "clump"?


clump

Instruction: "a spokesman for the wetland centre said there are already signs that this will be an excellent breeding year for amphibians with large clumps of frogspawn evident in shallow pools throughout the reserve ." What is the definition of "clump"?


same

Instruction: "he broke down the tape , same as usual . he went through the goods and the bads , same as usual . he saw plenty of things that went wrong in monday 's game 5 , starting with losing the puck twice on the first shift , and ending with 40-plus shots that did n't get to the net ." What is the definition of "same"?


party

a social gathering of invited guests , typically involving eating , drinking , and entertainment

Instruction: "she is looking up at the group and beaming at them , like someone at a drinks party who is hovering on the edge of a conversation in the hope of being included ." What is the definition of "party"?


footpath

a path for people to walk along , especially a right of way in the countryside .

Instruction: "there are a number of long distance footpaths in the mid-cheshire area ." What is the definition of "footpath"?


panamanian

a native or inhabitant of panama , or a person of panamanian descent

Instruction: "perez gave the panamanians a 1-0 lead in the 13th minute ." What is the definition of "panamanian"?


billet

each of a series of short cylindrical pieces inserted at intervals in norman decorative mouldings .

Instruction: "billet moulding , a series of little rolls like a dotted line , and chevron , or zigzag moulding were widely used ." What is the definition of "billet"?


learn

get to know or become aware of , usually accidentally

Instruction: "i learned that she has two grown-up children" What is the definition of "learn"?


onrush

Instruction: "nothing is done or said that does n't feel coruscantly correct , dexterously blending private and public events , and making a one-person play convey so many lives , so much history , such an onrush of humanity ." What is the definition of "onrush"?


stratagem

a plan or scheme , especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end

Instruction: "often the market is not organized : an invisible hand guides the assignment , via offers and counter-offers , stratagems and influences , deals and deadlines ." What is the definition of "stratagem"?


senegalese

a native or inhabitant of senegal , or a person of senegalese descent .

Instruction: "senegalese are members of more than twenty ethnic groups ." What is the definition of "senegalese"?


latvian

Instruction: "he was walking home with two latvian friends when they were overheard talking in russian by a group of up to 20 teenagers in lower broughton road ." What is the definition of "latvian"?


emaciate

Context: she emaciated during the chemotherapy

grow weak and thin or waste away physically

Instruction: "she emaciated during the chemotherapy" What is the definition of "emaciate"?


rotation

the passing of a privilege or responsibility to each member of a group in a regularly recurring order

Instruction: "during the first two years of the course , we 'll do dissection weekly and living anatomy frequently : in the third year , on clinical rotation , we 'll still be coming back into the dr to look at specific organs ." What is the definition of "rotation"?


rotation

a single complete turn ( axial or orbital )

Instruction: "the plane made three rotations before it crashed" What is the definition of "rotation"?


functionalism

the theory that all aspects of a society serve a function and are necessary for the survival of that society .

Instruction: "the school of social functionalism examines the ways in which society , considered as an organism , attempts to contain and manage conflict , integrating disparate members and subgroups into the whole ." What is the definition of "functionalism"?


repeat

a mark indicating a passage to be repeated .

Instruction: "he gives us few tempo indications , but gives us repeats that we can arbitrarily take or not ." What is the definition of "repeat"?


repeat

Instruction: "our linguistic history is repeating itself in this latest verbal revolution ." What is the definition of "repeat"?


loyalist

a colonist of the american revolutionary period who supported the british cause .

Instruction: "this coincided with an influx of black immigrants , mostly loyalists who had served in the british army during the american war of independence ." What is the definition of "loyalist"?


sample

try the qualities of ( food or drink ) by tasting it

Instruction: "usda inspectors sample apples to gauge taste and other quality factors ." What is the definition of "sample"?


sample

take a sample or samples of ( something ) for analysis

Instruction: "among the 20 cases , variable numbers of parathyroid glands were sampled and histologically examined in the pathology laboratory ." What is the definition of "sample"?


allow

give the necessary time or opportunity for

Instruction: "in addition to allowing him to travel throughout the city , the job permits him to meet ‘ with all kinds of people ’ ." What is the definition of "allow"?


allow

take ( something ) into consideration when making plans or calculations

Instruction: "we can allow for inflation by just excluding it from both sides of the equation ." What is the definition of "allow"?


determination

the act of determining the properties of something , usually by research or calculation

Instruction: "the determination of molecular structures" What is the definition of "determination"?


weapon

a means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or contest

Instruction: "he had other weapons in his armoury and felt cheated that the battle had finished early ." What is the definition of "weapon"?


weapon

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

Instruction: "the pirate leader was screaming in anger , trying to gain access to his remaining weapons ." What is the definition of "weapon"?


cock-up

Instruction: "to those hacks like me who find life littered , as it were , with cock-ups rather than conspiracies , this is rather more plausible ." What is the definition of "cock-up"?


cheese

Context: cheese it !

used in the imperative ( get away , or stop it )

Instruction: "cheese it !" What is the definition of "cheese"?


unsoundness

Instruction: "no one can be a poet without a certain unsoundness of mind" What is the definition of "unsoundness"?


risky

full of the possibility of danger , failure , or loss

Instruction: "as such , the potential returns can be enormous , but investing in these stocks can also be risky ." What is the definition of "risky"?


crown

the top part of a person 's head or a hat

Instruction: "with your hands by your hips , reach down into the earth with your fingertips as you lift up through your spine and the crown of your head ." What is the definition of "crown"?


crown

a wreath of leaves or flowers , especially that worn as an emblem of victory in ancient greece or rome .

Instruction: "the mother receives a crown of flowers and gifts of beer and money ." What is the definition of "crown"?


crown

Instruction: "she was standing beside telli on the crown of horn hill ." What is the definition of "crown"?


projection

a thing that extends outwards from something else

Instruction: "a ventral projection of the jugal extends over the lateral surface of the maxilla ." What is the definition of "projection"?


grits

coarsely ground maize kernels used to make grits .

Instruction: "season with salt and pepper and fold in the grits , corn , and parsley ." What is the definition of "grits"?


capital

Instruction: "the first mate is a pole called conrad and is a capital chap ." What is the definition of "capital"?


capital

a place associated more than any other with a specified activity or product

Instruction: "they certainly wo n't cite the global production capitals of hollywood and bombay ." What is the definition of "capital"?


interpolate

insert ( something of a different nature ) into something else

Instruction: "the action of the bakery is interpolated with scenes of domestic discord : the declining relationship between di and her husband , conducted over ritualistically awkward meals ." What is the definition of "interpolate"?


gloomy

causing or feeling depression or despondency

Instruction: "the concrete was moist and cold , and the atmosphere was cold and gloomy ." What is the definition of "gloomy"?


exact

( of a person ) accurate and careful about minor details

Instruction: "i am saying that i am not a member of your french culture , but i will not be a member of american culture , here ; i am an exact entity , exact person ." What is the definition of "exact"?


despotism

the exercise of absolute power , especially in a cruel and oppressive way

Instruction: "the more we nourish widespread ambition , the less we have to fear the overweening power of mild despotism ." What is the definition of "despotism"?


expose

Instruction: "the infant was exposed by the teenage mother" What is the definition of "expose"?


orangeade

a fizzy non-alcoholic drink flavoured with orange .

Instruction: "when we got back to our dressing room we had some sandwiches , stuffed rolls , orangeade and lemonade ." What is the definition of "orangeade"?


anthozoan

a member of a large class of marine coelenterates ( the anthozoa ) , such as a sea anemone or coral .

Instruction: "the oldest anthozoans are probably some of the polyp-like and sea pen-like fossils from the vendian ( late precambrian ) ." What is the definition of "anthozoan"?


houngan

Instruction: "hex pretends to be a houngan , but he 's actually an arawak ." What is the definition of "houngan"?


reference

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

Instruction: "the speaker made several references to his wife" What is the definition of "reference"?


reference

a source of information cited in a book or article .

Instruction: "many sources of reference survive to support this view ." What is the definition of "reference"?


reference

Instruction: "it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved" What is the definition of "reference"?


oximeter

an instrument for measuring the proportion of oxygenated haemoglobin in the blood .

Instruction: "all patients are equipped with a pulse oximeter for monitoring of percutaneous oxygen saturation ." What is the definition of "oximeter"?


tripos

the final honours examination for a ba degree at cambridge university

Instruction: "the mathematician who came first did little work of importance after graduating : this was not at uncommon in the ‘ speed test ’ which the tripos was at that time ." What is the definition of "tripos"?


loneliness

the fact of being without companions ; solitariness

Instruction: "the loneliness forced upon her by her sickness is what makes her so special ." What is the definition of "loneliness"?


nominative

Instruction: "other names on the sealing facets occur in either the nominative or the genitive ." What is the definition of "nominative"?


fin

Instruction: "i hung , just waiting like everybody else , and amused myself watching dozens of divers finning quickly from one area to another , as the false alarms of sightings started to rack up ." What is the definition of "fin"?


screwdriver

a cocktail made from vodka and orange juice .

Instruction: "he led kelley over to the open bar , and ordered two screwdrivers ." What is the definition of "screwdriver"?


magic

very effective in producing the desired results

Instruction: "gordon was the magic ingredient in james 's recipe but was hidden from view ." What is the definition of "magic"?


magic

move , change , or create by or as if by magic

Instruction: "at one time in the beginning of the universe and the beginning of energy , that energy must have been magicked or tricked into being ." What is the definition of "magic"?


epenthesis

the insertion of a sound or letter within a word , e.g . the b in thimble .

Instruction: "i assume we know the correct hidden structure ( like foot structure ) and the correct underlying forms ( no epenthesis or deletion or lexical stress ) ." What is the definition of "epenthesis"?


passing

success in satisfying a test or requirement

Instruction: "his future depended on his passing that test" What is the definition of "passing"?


passing

Instruction: "with the passing of the cold war , humanity 's experience of nuclear weapons and their meaning may turn to other regions ." What is the definition of "passing"?


passing

Context: a passing grade

allowing you to pass ( e.g. , an examination or inspection ) satisfactorily

Instruction: "a passing grade" What is the definition of "passing"?


marquise

a woman holding the rank of marquis in her own right .

Instruction: "with her thirtieth year had come promotion to the rank of duchesse , although she preferred the tide of marquise ." What is the definition of "marquise"?


compatriot

a fellow citizen or national of a country

Instruction: "i want the cosmopolitan feel of a newspaper that i know is also read by several hundred thousand of my compatriots at least ." What is the definition of "compatriot"?


pasha

a large orange-brown butterfly with two tails on each hindwing and complex patterns on the underwings , occurring around the mediterranean and in africa .

Instruction: "the two-tailed pasha is one of europes most spectacular butterflies ." What is the definition of "pasha"?


moleskin

a thick , strong cotton fabric with a shaved pile surface

Instruction: "for texture , we 've used traditional moleskin in our cushioning and have hot-branded the longhorn logo in leather and timber throughout ." What is the definition of "moleskin"?


scathe

Instruction: "the little wiry bushes that grow all over yosemite seem to be barely scathed by the flames in places , a tribute to their hardiness ." What is the definition of "scathe"?


taboo

a practice that is prohibited or restricted by social or religious custom

Instruction: "to talk favourably of the enlightenment has become something of a taboo in recent years ." What is the definition of "taboo"?


pillock

Instruction: "why would i want a photograph of a pillock in a tacky golden skirt holding up some fake dagger in an effort to pretend to kill me ?" What is the definition of "pillock"?


whig

denoting a historian who interprets history as the continuing and inevitable victory of progress over reaction .

Instruction: "you align yourself with whig historians , happy to see the victory of the hanoverian regime as a necessary triumph of progress and pragmatism ." What is the definition of "whig"?


improvise

produce or make ( something ) from whatever is available

Instruction: "in kindamba he improvised a splint from palm branches and asked a carpenter to make another , around which tarpaulin would be wrapped ." What is the definition of "improvise"?


compile

Context: compile a list

Instruction: "compile a list" What is the definition of "compile"?


agroecosystem

Instruction: "although plant interference is a complex process involving both removal and addition of substances to the common environment , it influences the productivity of all agroecosystems ." What is the definition of "agroecosystem"?


blackface

make-up used by a non-black performer playing a black role .

Instruction: "he makes an excellent case for the value , integrity , and racial equanimity of blackface minstrel performance ." What is the definition of "blackface"?


delay

a period of time by which something is late or postponed

Instruction: "i will be traveling this week and there may be delays in posting ." What is the definition of "delay"?


tete-a-tete

Context: a tete-a-tete supper

involving two persons ; intimately private

Instruction: "a tete-a-tete supper" What is the definition of "tete-a-tete"?


quadragesima

Instruction: "at one time only operas with religious themes could be staged during quadragesima ." What is the definition of "quadragesima"?


means

Instruction: "you have had the means under your control for quite some time now ." What is the definition of "means"?


grumble

Instruction: "he thought he might hear the distant grumble of thunder ." What is the definition of "grumble"?


waqf

an endowment made by a muslim to a religious , educational , or charitable cause .

Instruction: "the demolished houses were occupied by those who were regular tenants of waqf and had paid rent of june and july too ." What is the definition of "waqf"?


hob

Instruction: "it has been the haunt of the mischievous , mythical hobs ." What is the definition of "hob"?


distance

the condition of being far off ; remoteness

Instruction: "sasha smiled , a familiar look of distance flashing in his eye , and i knew he was recalling a memory ." What is the definition of "distance"?


clarification

the action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible

Instruction: "he had only sought clarification on a taxation matter , he said ." What is the definition of "clarification"?


opportunity

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

Instruction: "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit washington" What is the definition of "opportunity"?


abort

Instruction: "he had told him to be five minutes early and if smolensk failed to show up , that would count as an abort ." What is the definition of "abort"?


fineness

Context: the fineness of the sand on the beach

Instruction: "the fineness of the sand on the beach" What is the definition of "fineness"?


psychology

the mental factors governing a situation or activity

Instruction: "he wittily captures the psychology of the situation without actually showing many of the faces ." What is the definition of "psychology"?


fray

( of a fabric , rope , or cord ) unravel or become worn at the edge , typically through constant rubbing

Instruction: "the paper was thin and the edges were beginning to fray from age ." What is the definition of "fray"?


six

a size of garment or other merchandise denoted by six .

Instruction: "it was during my unsuccessful attempt to buy a cotton skirt in an american department store that i was told my hips were too large to fit into a size six ." What is the definition of "six"?


six

a hit that reaches the boundary without first striking the ground , scoring six runs

Instruction: "sri lanka school 's under 19 player rashan pieris scored 85 with five sixes and ten boundaries ." What is the definition of "six"?


soliloquy

an act of speaking one 's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers , especially by a character in a play

Instruction: "she did not - as she told it - interrupt the man with pesky questions about his pain but rather listened in an analytical way as if he were a character giving a soliloquy ." What is the definition of "soliloquy"?


marry

Instruction: "the final step was to marry the two skills together ." What is the definition of "marry"?


chamber

a judge 's office , where proceedings may be held if not required to be held in open court .

Instruction: "if both prosecution and defence lawyers agree , the hearing can be held in the privacy of the judge 's chambers , not in open court ." What is the definition of "chamber"?


flounce

go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner

Instruction: "she gets a pouty face on and flounces over to jacobs ." What is the definition of "flounce"?


touch

produce feelings of affection , gratitude , or sympathy in

Instruction: "she was surprised to have been so touched by his words ." What is the definition of "touch"?


touch

Instruction: "helen keller felt the physical world by touching people and objects around her" What is the definition of "touch"?


touch

the area beyond the sidelines , out of play

Instruction: "if their hearts are not at the club then they should be kicked straight into touch ." What is the definition of "touch"?


touch

used to indicate that something is avoided or rejected

Instruction: "hollywood was late to catch on , not least because no-one in the cold war days would have touched a movie about two communists such as kahlo and rivera ." What is the definition of "touch"?


touch

handle in order to interfere with , alter , or otherwise affect

Instruction: "mclaren were also fined even though the contents of the box were not touched and were legal ." What is the definition of "touch"?


touch

Context: touch the stone for good luck

make physical contact with , come in contact with

Instruction: "touch the stone for good luck" What is the definition of "touch"?


protestation

an emphatic declaration in response to doubt or accusation

Instruction: "the police were n't moved by his protestations of innocence , however ." What is the definition of "protestation"?


velodrome

a cycle-racing track , typically with steeply banked curves .

Instruction: "the track there is the busiest velodrome in the world and mcglynn sees no reason why a facility in scotland would n't be just as popular ." What is the definition of "velodrome"?


unman

Context: an unmanning experience

Instruction: "an unmanning experience" What is the definition of "unman"?


technical

relating to a particular subject , art , or craft , or its techniques

Instruction: "but while the overall story is predictable and shallow some of the individual pages and the monologues therein are nice , and the illustrations executed with some technical skill ." What is the definition of "technical"?


multilayer

relating to or consisting of several or many layers

Instruction: "it proves its efficiency for the development of multilayer software architectures , where each layer provides a service to the upper layer ." What is the definition of "multilayer"?


bounty

something given or occurring in generous amounts

Instruction: "according to george , individuals have equal rights of access to the bounty of nature ." What is the definition of "bounty"?


ling

any of a number of long-bodied edible marine fishes .

Instruction: "try coley or ling to bulk out fish pies , or gurnard or rock turbot for roasting ." What is the definition of "ling"?


mortuary

a room or building in which dead bodies are kept , for hygienic storage or for examination , until burial or cremation .

Instruction: "police sealed off the area while scenes of crime officers photographed the incident site and carried out a forensic examination before the body was removed to the mortuary at york district hospital ." What is the definition of "mortuary"?


plenty

a large or sufficient amount or quantity ; more than enough

Instruction: "for a fourteen year old that is downright insulting and even an eight year old may have plenty to say on his or her own account ." What is the definition of "plenty"?


falconet

Instruction: "the falconets and rockets have the same damage against infrantry ... why use factories to produce rockets if the falconets do the same damage ?" What is the definition of "falconet"?


mortal

Instruction: "the indifference shown to the mortal remains of their own people did not bring any gains to the dictator or his country ." What is the definition of "mortal"?


yay

expressing triumph , approval , or encouragement

Instruction: "finally , finally someone from my ‘ family ’ comes visit me in june , yay !" What is the definition of "yay"?


reeve

Context: reeve a rope

Instruction: "reeve a rope" What is the definition of "reeve"?


portaloo

a portable building containing a toilet .

Instruction: "instead he took a last-minute diversion and insisted on showing explaining to us the architectural merits of a row of portaloos and a rubbish skip ." What is the definition of "portaloo"?


vancomycin

a bacterial antibiotic used against resistant strains of streptococcus and staphylococcus .

Instruction: "mrsa infections were treated with vancomycin and one to two other antibiotics based on bacterial susceptibility ." What is the definition of "vancomycin"?


blunt

Context: thick marks made by a blunt pencil

Instruction: "thick marks made by a blunt pencil" What is the definition of "blunt"?


plural

Instruction: "but the concept that there is a person around whom we could all unite , who could articulate a vision to which we would all be willing to sign up flies in the face of any understanding of australia as a plural , diverse democracy ." What is the definition of "plural"?


trim

Context: the airplane trimmed

Instruction: "the airplane trimmed" What is the definition of "trim"?


third

each of three equal parts into which something is or may be divided

Instruction: "pregnancy is often divided into trimesters or thirds ." What is the definition of "third"?


third

Context: a distant third

following the second position in an ordering or series

Instruction: "a distant third" What is the definition of "third"?


third

constituting number three in a sequence ; 3rd

Instruction: "the legend contends that valentine served as a priest during third century rome ." What is the definition of "third"?


dope

administer drugs to ( a racehorse , greyhound , or athlete ) in order to inhibit or enhance sporting performance

Instruction: "olympic athletes doped themselves without fear of being caught ." What is the definition of "dope"?


lord

( in the uk ) the house of lords , or its members collectively .

Instruction: "those bishops who sit in the lords do so , not as peers , but as lords of parliament ." What is the definition of "lord"?


lord

Instruction: "the one person is the lord jesus christ , or jesus christ the lord ." What is the definition of "lord"?


lord

Instruction: "my master , the great scholar li k'ai-men heard these words from his lord and master , his majesty , the emperor kao ." What is the definition of "lord"?


parting

Context: parting is such sweet sorrow

Instruction: "parting is such sweet sorrow" What is the definition of "parting"?


sonnet

Instruction: "and in delightful tones sit sonneting : who when they mention you in their sweet lays , may th ' angler eccho your deserved praise ." What is the definition of "sonnet"?


planchet

a plain metal disc from which a coin is made .

Instruction: "the leachate was separated from the solids by centrifugation , and the dissolved polonium isotopes in the liquid were plated spontaneously onto a silver planchet ." What is the definition of "planchet"?


chopstick

each of a pair of small , thin , tapered sticks of wood , ivory , or plastic , held together in one hand and used as eating utensils especially by the chinese and the japanese .

Instruction: "these are used to create goods such as bowls , cutlery , chopsticks and even wine cups ." What is the definition of "chopstick"?


banger

Instruction: "next up at wimbledon are the stock cars , rookie bangers and national hot rods on sunday , march 30 ." What is the definition of "banger"?


banger

Instruction: "all pet owners should be extremely cautious this weekend as children play with fireworks and bangers , he said ." What is the definition of "banger"?


rebate

a deduction or discount on a sum of money due

Instruction: "that means consumers can expect rebates and cut-rate financing deals to continue and both companies will have to slow down their assembly lines ." What is the definition of "rebate"?


architecture

( computer science ) the structure and organization of a computer 's hardware or system software

Instruction: "the architecture of a computer 's system software" What is the definition of "architecture"?


warhead

the explosive head of a missile , torpedo , or similar weapon

Instruction: "a careful review of low-yield and neutron bomb warheads would be most timely ." What is the definition of "warhead"?


edentate

Context: anteaters are edentate animals

Instruction: "anteaters are edentate animals" What is the definition of "edentate"?


ballot

( of an organization ) ask ( members ) to vote secretly on an issue

Instruction: "the union will ballot its nearly 500 members at first bus on the offer ." What is the definition of "ballot"?


ballot

a system of voting secretly and in writing on a particular issue

Instruction: "apart from some ‘ legislators-at-large ’ , however , all the legislators were elected by ballot ." What is the definition of "ballot"?


chrism

a mixture of oil and balsam , consecrated and used for anointing at baptism and in other rites of catholic , orthodox , and anglican churches .

Instruction: "the frequent theft of chrism from churches for magical purposes is a case in point ; surely this was not a clear indicator of persistent paganism ." What is the definition of "chrism"?


menu

a list of dishes available in a restaurant

Instruction: "the menu lists not only the dishes , but also reveals the chef 's kitchen secrets ." What is the definition of "menu"?


chimney

a vertical channel or pipe which conducts smoke and combustion gases up from a fire or furnace and typically through the roof of a building

Instruction: "check the flashings-the metal pieces used to waterproof interruptions in the roof plane such as pipes , chimneys and skylights ." What is the definition of "chimney"?


expressionism

a style of painting , music , or drama in which the artist or writer seeks to express the inner world of emotion rather than external reality .

Instruction: "he developed an idiosyncratic , instantly recognizable style that combined figurative expressionism with influences from klimt , schiele and austrian art nouveau ." What is the definition of "expressionism"?


far

Context: if we could see far into the future

Instruction: "if we could see far into the future" What is the definition of "far"?


far

Instruction: "i can only go so far before i have to give up" What is the definition of "far"?


far

Instruction: "it was an excellent campaigning sale and four of us sold 43 papers at the tube , far more than usual ." What is the definition of "far"?


ensemble

the coordination between performers executing an ensemble passage

Instruction: "certainly , his detail-oriented approach to conducting helped hone the orchestra 's ensemble and refine its sound ." What is the definition of "ensemble"?


necromancy

the supposed practice of communicating with the dead , especially in order to predict the future

Instruction: "in my kingdom , necromancy , magic related with resurrection and death , was illegal ." What is the definition of "necromancy"?


staker

Instruction: "to stake a claim , a staker must have a prospecting licence ." What is the definition of "staker"?


bobtail

Context: bobtail mare

Instruction: "bobtail mare" What is the definition of "bobtail"?


nude

a naked human figure , typically as the subject of a painting , sculpture , or photograph

Instruction: "he also , unusually , made three drawings of female nudes from life ." What is the definition of "nude"?


boa

a long , thin decorative scarf made of feathers or a similar material , worn by women at parties or as part of fancy dress

Instruction: "there was a feather boa around her neck as she played and i sang ‘ good-bye , good-bye forever ’ and it was a wonderful evening ." What is the definition of "boa"?


ensure

Instruction: "this nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us" What is the definition of "ensure"?


dazzle

to cause someone to lose clear vision , especially from intense light

Instruction: "she was dazzled by the bright headlights" What is the definition of "dazzle"?


pawn

a person used by others for their own purposes

Instruction: "when did it become okay to use students as pawns in a twisted game ?" What is the definition of "pawn"?


say-so

a person 's arbitrary or unauthorized assertion or instruction

Instruction: "there is no indication that they received , or even sought , such information other than the utterly unconvincing say-so of mr davis ." What is the definition of "say-so"?


balthazar

a very large wine bottle , equivalent in capacity to sixteen regular bottles .

Instruction: "for the reception , there will be a classic champagne fountain poured from a giant balthazar bottle of veuve clicquot ." What is the definition of "balthazar"?


jackass

Instruction: "if he had the ears of a horse he 'd look like a jackass ." What is the definition of "jackass"?


augment

Instruction: "the recent speech of the president augmented tensions in the near east" What is the definition of "augment"?


atrocity

an extremely wicked or cruel act , typically one involving physical violence or injury

Instruction: "meat eaters think this is a joke but it 's not funny to people who believe it 's an atrocity to eat murdered animals ." What is the definition of "atrocity"?


steenbok

a small african antelope with large ears , a small tail , and smooth upright horns .

Instruction: "the reserve is stocked with small game - blesbok , mountain reebok , duiker , klipspringer and steenbok , as well as the small creatures : mongoose , tortoise and genet ." What is the definition of "steenbok"?


entr'acte

a piece of music or a dance performed during an interval .

Instruction: "columbia is also given high marks for acceding to lean 's original wishes that the overture , entr'acte , and exit music be presented with nothing but a blank screen ." What is the definition of "entr'acte"?


entr'acte

an interval between two acts of a play or opera .

Instruction: "if we bear in mind that the entr'acte takes place whilst zdenka and matteo are making love for the first time , then the concept behind mussbach 's production starts to fall into place ." What is the definition of "entr'acte"?


emendation

Instruction: "are his 688 emendations of the copy-text acceptable ?" What is the definition of "emendation"?


valuable

Instruction: "one of these extremely rare and valuable bottles will be given out to the winner of the lucky draw every week ." What is the definition of "valuable"?


unlink

Instruction: "only when the arm released it 's grip was she able to unlink it from her waist ." What is the definition of "unlink"?


matchlock

a type of gun with a lock in which a piece of wick or cord is placed for igniting the powder .

Instruction: "his followers had matchlocks , spears , swords , bows and arrows ." What is the definition of "matchlock"?


flat

Context: a flat market

Instruction: "a flat market" What is the definition of "flat"?


flat

an area of low level ground , especially near water

Instruction: "many surface flows , supplied mainly from leaks in the ocean entry tubes , are also observed in the coastal flats near the ocean ." What is the definition of "flat"?


flat

having a level surface ; without raised areas or indentations

Instruction: "it had a large rock central to the area with a flat surface and was bathed in sunlight that had filtered through the canopy of trees ." What is the definition of "flat"?


demulcent

( of a substance ) relieving inflammation or irritation .

Instruction: "the mucilages are a very useful group of substances , being in most cases both demulcent and nutritive ." What is the definition of "demulcent"?


fiery

Context: a fiery desert wind

Instruction: "a fiery desert wind" What is the definition of "fiery"?


buoyancy

a cheerful and optimistic attitude or disposition .

Instruction: "thus is philip gura caught in neutral buoyancy between belief and hope ." What is the definition of "buoyancy"?


typify

be characteristic or a representative example of

Instruction: "i also think that packer is right : blogs are indeed ‘ atomized , fragmentary , and of the instant ’ and those are characteristics that typify successful media of our time ." What is the definition of "typify"?


inevitable

Context: the inevitable result

Instruction: "the inevitable result" What is the definition of "inevitable"?


guarani

a member of an american indian people of paraguay and adjacent regions .

Instruction: "last year i was one such person , who as part of a 10-month journey through south america travelled to the former jesuit mission towns of the chiquitos indians in bolivia , and those of the guarani in paraguay and argentina ." What is the definition of "guarani"?


druther

Instruction: "given my druthers , i 'd choose being female any day over the alternative ." What is the definition of "druther"?


input

energy supplied to a device or system ; an electrical signal

Instruction: "the upside of this setup is that it can accept either balanced or unbalanced signal input ." What is the definition of "input"?


input

Instruction: "questions were directed at students who were particularly vocal on the audiotapes , but other students were free to walk up and contribute input to the questions as they wished ." What is the definition of "input"?


bash

Instruction: "the oaf would n't know the difference between a crotchet , a quaver , and a bash in the chops with a bassoon ." What is the definition of "bash"?


garden

Context: my hobby is gardening

Instruction: "my hobby is gardening" What is the definition of "garden"?


garden

Instruction: "elmer and my dad worked together , played together , and gardened together ." What is the definition of "garden"?


bite

Instruction: "these subtle requirements are the things that bite us ." What is the definition of "bite"?


bite

Instruction: "a mighty night for all concerned with all present having a bite to eat and then dancing the night away into the early hours !" What is the definition of "bite"?


sole

Instruction: "a regular but infrequent 'chore ' was taking boots and shoes to the cobbler to be soled and heeled ." What is the definition of "sole"?


leader

the person or team that is winning a sporting competition at a particular time

Instruction: "skate away cruised by the leaders , followed closely by seainsky coming out of fifth place down the stretch ." What is the definition of "leader"?


leader

the person who leads or commands a group , organization , or country

Instruction: "there are also leaders outside of the parliament who escape prosecution because they have been granted immunity by their own governments ." What is the definition of "leader"?


attribute

a real property which a statistical analysis is attempting to describe .

Instruction: "similar analyses were conducted for other attributes ." What is the definition of "attribute"?


last

Context: last thursday

Instruction: "last thursday" What is the definition of "last"?


bookmark

a record of the address of a website , file , or other data made to enable quick access in future .

Instruction: "they will cost you time , though , because you access your bookmarks via an internet connection ." What is the definition of "bookmark"?


scroll

( of displayed text or graphics ) move up , down , or across a computer screen

Instruction: "lines of black text emerged from the bottom of the screen and scrolled up and away toward a vanishing point somewhere near the top ." What is the definition of "scroll"?


outing

the practice of revealing the homosexuality of a prominent person

Instruction: "it is a fragile thing , this tactic of outing to expose hypocrisy ." What is the definition of "outing"?


intensify

increase the opacity of ( a negative ) using a chemical

Instruction: "the researchers say that increasing the amount of zirconium may intensify the color ." What is the definition of "intensify"?


fidget

a state of mental or physical restlessness or unease

Instruction: "this summer , for those road trips where i-spy and license-plate bingo are no longer enough , you might want to consider another way to fight the fidgets ." What is the definition of "fidget"?


indiscernible

impossible to see or clearly distinguish

Instruction: "upon one of the boughs , high off the ground , almost indiscernible from the night around it , a hunched form sat motionless , as if waiting ." What is the definition of "indiscernible"?


candidiasis

infection with candida , especially as causing oral or vaginal thrush .

Instruction: "subsequently , he was diagnosed as having hepatitis b , oral candidiasis , central nervous system toxoplasmosis , and perirectal herpes simplex virus ." What is the definition of "candidiasis"?


amyl

of or denoting the straight-chain pentyl radical —c₅h₁₁ .

Instruction: "the powdered bark can also be treated with solvents , such as toluene , or amyl alcohol to extract the quinine ." What is the definition of "amyl"?


diaper

Instruction: "she takes great joy in stripping off her clothes , diaper and all , in the middle of the living room ." What is the definition of "diaper"?


cryolite

a white or colourless mineral consisting of a fluoride of sodium and aluminium . it is added to bauxite as a flux in aluminium smelting .

Instruction: "potroom asthma has been recognized for many years in workers employed in the production of aluminum smelting , where the alumina is partially dissolved in an electrolyte of molten cryolite at about 960°c ." What is the definition of "cryolite"?


slew

( of an electronic device ) undergo slewing .

Instruction: "a grid entered into the navigation system can be used to cue and slew aircraft sensors , weapons , and even the helmet-mounted sight ." What is the definition of "slew"?


bedcover

Instruction: "her bedcovers were pulled up tightly around her knees , her pillows propping up her head , and her reading lamp on ." What is the definition of "bedcover"?


pothead

Instruction: "you may wonder how a cartoon strip about three potheads could survive the 1960s , let alone the 80s ." What is the definition of "pothead"?


irrupt

( of a bird or other animal ) migrate into an area in abnormally large numbers .

Instruction: "my neighbors in tucson , for instance , planted south african sweet gum that irrupted into the sonoran desert and covered cactus and other indigenous shrubs ." What is the definition of "irrupt"?


t-bone

crash head-on into the side of ( another vehicle )

Instruction: "one of the traffic experts quoted observed that it was much better to be rear-ended at 10 mph than t-boned at 40 ; true enough , i suppose ." What is the definition of "t-bone"?


terrestrial

Context: this terrestrial ball

of or relating to or characteristic of the planet earth or its inhabitants

Instruction: "this terrestrial ball" What is the definition of "terrestrial"?


clutch

a group of eggs fertilized at the same time , laid in a single session and ( in birds ) incubated together

Instruction: "eggs are laid one a day and there is often a second clutch ." What is the definition of "clutch"?


proceedings

action taken in a court to settle a dispute

Instruction: "nothing in the letter indicated that the residents were contemplating judicial review proceedings ." What is the definition of "proceedings"?


shrink

Instruction: "they did n't even want to look at me… ‘ she wrapped her arms around her stomach and seemed to shrink into herself , rocking slowly back and forth . ’" What is the definition of "shrink"?


smooch

Instruction: "although some of the lyrics are n't appropriate , i love this song all the same… and i would love to be dancing and smooching up against my man to it ." What is the definition of "smooch"?


hat-trick

three successes of the same kind within a limited period , in particular ( in soccer ) the scoring of three goals in a game by one player or ( in cricket ) the taking of three wickets by the same bowler with successive balls

Instruction: "his two goals were excellently taken and he was most unlucky not to score a hat-trick ." What is the definition of "hat-trick"?


pad

a flat-topped structure or area used for helicopter take-off and landing or for rocket-launching

Instruction: "at the park hotel that night , i sat in my room again , looking out at the illuminated tokyo tower and the helicopter pads on the roofs of the office blocks below ." What is the definition of "pad"?


pad

the fleshy underpart of an animal 's foot or of a human finger

Instruction: "he tried to gently dab it out with the pad of his finger , but that did n't work ." What is the definition of "pad"?


pad

put on protective pads in order to play a sport , especially cricket

Instruction: "playing cricket tends to be a case of standing about for hours and then getting padded up for one or two hits ." What is the definition of "pad"?


pad

Instruction: "nicci was about to question further when the soft pad of hooves prevented her ." What is the definition of "pad"?


paste-up

a document prepared for copying or printing by combining and pasting various sections on a backing

Instruction: "there are , for instance , paste-ups of proofs , and a number of items relating to children 's folklore ." What is the definition of "paste-up"?


hybridize

cross-breed ( individuals of two different species or varieties )

Instruction: "individuals from pure-breeding families of the two species were hybridized to produce f 1 families ." What is the definition of "hybridize"?


lush

( of vegetation , especially grass ) growing luxuriantly

Instruction: "the sky above is clear and blue , the grasslands lush and green , but there is no birdsong , no buzz of insects , no sign of anything living but the ones walking with him ." What is the definition of "lush"?


heel

the back part of the human foot below the ankle .

Instruction: "this causes the foot to be sharply angled at the heel , with the foot pointing up and outward ." What is the definition of "heel"?


heel

fit or renew a heel on ( a shoe or boot )

Instruction: "in fact , if you are dining there he will lend you a pair of flip-flops to get back to your chair while he heels your soles ." What is the definition of "heel"?


heel

( of a boat or ship ) lean over owing to the pressure of wind or an uneven load

Instruction: "suddenly the boat heeled to an angle of 45° under a gust of wind from the port side , catching me unprepared and out of position ." What is the definition of "heel"?


covey

Instruction: "now , however , a covey of intellectuals have suggested that technology has changed the battlefield again ." What is the definition of "covey"?


trench

Instruction: "the national guardsmen were sent out to trench" What is the definition of "trench"?


shroud

each of the lines joining the canopy of a parachute to the harness .

Instruction: "we had been instructed to steer by manipulating the shroud lines of the parachute , and i tried that without success ." What is the definition of "shroud"?


osier

Instruction: "you play it by hitting the outside with a big wooden kiyak and the inside with a small osier which plays the part of the small drum , not used in bulgarian folk music ." What is the definition of "osier"?


osier

Instruction: "you then discover the placidity of berkshire : hawthorn , alder and osier hemming in the path ; beyond them , water meadows where horses pad about ." What is the definition of "osier"?


metric

Context: the metric system

based on the meter as a standard of measurement

Instruction: "the metric system" What is the definition of "metric"?


metric

a binary function of a topological space which gives , for any two points of the space , a value equal to the distance between them , or to a value treated as analogous to distance for the purpose of analysis

Instruction: "weyl opened the way to the conformal differential geometry of riemannian spaces in which one studies the properties of the spaces invariant under the so-called conformal transformation of the riemannian metric ." What is the definition of "metric"?


scouring

moving over territory to search for something

Instruction: "scouring the entire area revealed nothing" What is the definition of "scouring"?


folio

an individual leaf of paper or parchment , either loose as one of a series or forming part of a bound volume , which is numbered on the recto or front side only .

Instruction: "the action continues on the facing folio , another full-page miniature , this time divided into two registers ." What is the definition of "folio"?


folio

a book or manuscript made up of folio sheets of paper ; a volume of the largest standard size .

Instruction: "so it was that on 15 april , 1755 , the two huge folio volumes went on sale for four pounds and ten shillings a set ." What is the definition of "folio"?


folio

a size of book made up of folio sheets of paper .

Instruction: "these were engraved in two sizes : folio , and a smaller series as book illustrations ." What is the definition of "folio"?


can

Instruction: "canada , however , can only take 11 players to the olympics ." What is the definition of "can"?


can

the quantity of food or drink held by a can

Instruction: "slamming and reopening the cupboards below the sink several times , he finally produced a large bag of dog food and several cans of soft puppy food ." What is the definition of "can"?


can

used to indicate that something is typically the case

Instruction: "in the early days after the birth , it can be useful to set aside some time to rest when the baby sleeps ." What is the definition of "can"?


quarantine

a state , period , or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed

Instruction: "the whole family was put in quarantine for a month but soon after she had recovered from one disease julia was struck down with another , namely rheumatic fever ." What is the definition of "quarantine"?


pendant

a short rope hanging from the head of a ship 's mast , yardarm , or clew of a sail , used for attaching tackles .

Instruction: "they are trained to locate , detect and attach recovery pendants in deep water ." What is the definition of "pendant"?


pendant

the part of a pocket watch by which it is suspended .

Instruction: "if someone needs help if she has fallen and ca n't get up , she can now click on a pendant or wristwatch that taps into a support system ." What is the definition of "pendant"?


south-east

the direction towards the point of the horizon midway between south and east

Instruction: "travelling south from preston , it begins to swing to the south-east at adlington and then skirts blackrod ." What is the definition of "south-east"?


excise

a tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities

Instruction: "this included vrt , vat , fuel excise duty and road tax ." What is the definition of "excise"?


smother

deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

Instruction: "othello smothered desdemona with a pillow" What is the definition of "smother"?


smother

Instruction: "tayrah took a deep breath and smothered the anger she felt approaching and then quickly changed the subject ." What is the definition of "smother"?


smother

Context: smother the meat in gravy

Instruction: "smother the meat in gravy" What is the definition of "smother"?


gallop

Instruction: "a minute later , two braves rode off , galloping their horses to the west ." What is the definition of "gallop"?


guile

Instruction: "you have to provide guile , craft and quality service through to your frontmen to open teams up at this level ." What is the definition of "guile"?


reassemble

Instruction: "we 're not sure , but i think what we have to do is follow the terrorist groups as they try to reassemble wherever they are ." What is the definition of "reassemble"?


melkite

an eastern christian adhering to the orthodox faith as defined by the councils of ephesus ( ad 431 ) and chalcedon ( ad 451 ) and as accepted by the byzantine emperor .

Instruction: "michel sayde , an eastern orthodox melkite priest from lebanon , also cautiously believes that the marolly house is blessed ." What is the definition of "melkite"?


department

a specialized division of a large organization

Instruction: "you 'll find it in the hardware department" What is the definition of "department"?


cram

study intensively over a short period of time just before an examination

Instruction: "students really should get a good night 's sleep after cramming for an exam ." What is the definition of "cram"?


qintar

a monetary unit of albania , equal to one hundredth of a lek .

Instruction: "among the people of the scripture is he who , if entrusted with a qintar ( a great amount of wealth ) , will readily pay it back ." What is the definition of "qintar"?


hinge

a central or pivotal point or principle on which everything depends

Instruction: "i think it 's important to recognize that we are at the hinge of history ." What is the definition of "hinge"?


hinge

( of a door or part of a structure ) hang and turn on a hinge

Instruction: "when the gallery is open , the door will hinge out into the foyer so that it offers another perspective on the building ." What is the definition of "hinge"?


hinge

a movable joint or mechanism on which a door , gate , or lid swings as it opens and closes or which connects linked objects .

Instruction: "the door with different hinges opened suddenly , revealing armand and behind him a stone spiral staircase leading upwards ." What is the definition of "hinge"?


claim

Instruction: "they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day" What is the definition of "claim"?


claim

Context: he staked his claim

Instruction: "he staked his claim" What is the definition of "claim"?


claim

a statement of the novel features in a patent

Instruction: "that is , that it is to be operated in a manner which would not fall within any of the claims of the patent ." What is the definition of "claim"?


claim

a demand or request for something considered one 's due

Instruction: "the flag of canada , were a real energy and price crisis to develop in america , would hardly hamper their claims to our resources ." What is the definition of "claim"?


claim

Context: his claim on her attentions

Instruction: "his claim on her attentions" What is the definition of "claim"?


shoreline

the line along which a large body of water meets the land

Instruction: "black bears may be seen best by boat in may and june , as they forage for crabs and fish along shorelines at low tide ." What is the definition of "shoreline"?


consumerism

the preoccupation of society with the acquisition of consumer goods

Instruction: "the widening opportunities for consumerism and shopping enhanced the scope for women to make decisions and spend money ." What is the definition of "consumerism"?


venture

undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

Instruction: "as she moved from the cave , her head slowly ventured out into the sunlight ." What is the definition of "venture"?


venture

a business enterprise , typically one that involves risk

Instruction: "in today 's overheated financial markets , euphoric investors are once again happily financing risky ventures ." What is the definition of "venture"?


lithium

lithium carbonate or another lithium salt , used as a mood-stabilizing drug .

Instruction: "such patients are usually monitored for the effect of lithium on the kidney by the estimation of serum electrolytes ." What is the definition of "lithium"?


deaden

make ( someone ) insensitive to something

Instruction: "in this culture , we are deadened to the effects of our lives on other people , other animals , on natural resources every day ." What is the definition of "deaden"?


full-timer

Instruction: "at the same time , part-timers are not accorded the institutional support offered to full-timers , such as participation in professional development activities that might strengthen their teaching ." What is the definition of "full-timer"?


dissolve

( with reference to a solid ) become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution

Instruction: "finally , whey protein dissolves easily in water , making it convenient for a protein drink when you 're on the go ." What is the definition of "dissolve"?


otter

a semiaquatic fish-eating mammal of the weasel family , with an elongated body , dense fur , and webbed feet .

Instruction: "other animals spotted in greater manchester include otters , stoats and weasels ." What is the definition of "otter"?


delaware

relating to the delaware or their languages .

Instruction: "its name comes from a delaware indian word meaning ‘ on the great plain ’ and its 253,500 sq . kilometres range from rocky snow peaks to hot springs to truly great plains ." What is the definition of "delaware"?


costume

unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place

Instruction: "in spite of the heat he insisted on his woolen costume" What is the definition of "costume"?


doorstop

a heavy or bulky object , especially a thick book

Instruction: "the traditional preference of the british reading public for conventionally sized novels or literary doorstoppers is a pity , because the novella at its best is not an awkward hybrid , but a novel in beautifully controlled miniature ." What is the definition of "doorstop"?


auction

the part of the play in which players bid to decide the contract in which the hand shall be played .

Instruction: "each hand begins with an auction in which players can bid a contract that they are prepared to play ." What is the definition of "auction"?


auction

the action or process of selling something to the highest bidder

Instruction: "the valuables could be identified immediately if a thief tries to sell them at auction ." What is the definition of "auction"?


clientele

Instruction: "in hollywood , food is not the most important factor : the hot spots enjoy a brisk trade in a-list clientele ." What is the definition of "clientele"?


bug

Instruction: "they counted gastropods , spiders , beetles and bugs , butterflies , lacewings and bees ." What is the definition of "bug"?


bug

record or eavesdrop on ( a conversation ) using a concealed microphone

Instruction: "again , the conversation was bugged ; it gives a chilling insight into the mind of a hardened militant ." What is the definition of "bug"?


bug

a concealed miniature microphone , used for secret eavesdropping or recording

Instruction: "other figures , including lbj and martin luther king are observed vicariously through wire taps or electronic bugs ." What is the definition of "bug"?


knocker

a person who knocks ( as seeking to gain admittance )

Instruction: "open the door and see who the knocker is" What is the definition of "knocker"?


possible

( of a number or score ) as high as is achievable in a test , competition , or game

Instruction: "it has been awarded the highest possible score for its teaching quality ." What is the definition of "possible"?


possible

Context: warned of possible consequences

Instruction: "warned of possible consequences" What is the definition of "possible"?


imaginary

Instruction: "to escape reality , i invented an imaginary world and began writing poetry ." What is the definition of "imaginary"?


thud

a dull , heavy sound , such as that made by an object falling to the ground

Instruction: "a dull thud echoed all around him and the creature looked wildly around at its pack ." What is the definition of "thud"?


heavy

Context: heavy investor

Instruction: "heavy investor" What is the definition of "heavy"?


heavy

Instruction: "the room was heavy with smoke , for in the center burned a groggy fire ." What is the definition of "heavy"?


heavy

( of a smell ) very strong ; overpowering

Instruction: "i meant to wait however long it took , even if i had to sit in that unfriendly place and smell the heavy aroma of frying fat from the kitchens forever ." What is the definition of "heavy"?


heavy

Context: heavy hydrogen

( physics , chemistry ) being or containing an isotope with greater than average atomic mass or weight

Instruction: "heavy hydrogen" What is the definition of "heavy"?


heavy

Instruction: "it is unfair for the local people to bear exclusively the heavy burden of responsibility and cost ." What is the definition of "heavy"?


closing

Context: the closing scene of the film

Instruction: "the closing scene of the film" What is the definition of "closing"?


contradict

Instruction: "shortly thereafter , completely contradicting this advice , the ship 's captain indicated that he would enter australian territorial waters and approach christmas island ." What is the definition of "contradict"?


contradict

deny the truth of ( a statement ) by asserting the opposite

Instruction: "that appeared to contradict a statement by the police yesterday morning which flatly denied having offered any compensation to the family ." What is the definition of "contradict"?


social

( of a bird ) gregarious ; breeding or nesting in colonies .

Instruction: "endemic to the south island , the kea is a highly intelligent , curious , social , and adaptable bird ." What is the definition of "social"?


oppositionist

( typically in a political context ) a person who opposes someone or something

Instruction: "soon after bush took office , the flow of money to various iraqi oppositionists began to substantially increase ." What is the definition of "oppositionist"?


cerastium

a plant of a genus that includes chickweed and snow-in-summer .

Instruction: "many species of cerastium look alike and can be hard to differentiate ." What is the definition of "cerastium"?


leeward

Context: on the leeward side of the island

Instruction: "on the leeward side of the island" What is the definition of "leeward"?


chook

Instruction: "russell also kept free range chooks , ducks and geese , most but not all of whom became quite adept at avoiding the local dogs ." What is the definition of "chook"?


shackle

a metal link , typically u-shaped , closed by a bolt , used to secure a chain or rope to something .

Instruction: "so was the shackle which fastened it to the halyard ." What is the definition of "shackle"?


moment

an appropriate time for doing something ; an opportunity

Instruction: "the men in this novel are mostly shadowy figures who seem to appear at the right moment to fill out a necessary niche ." What is the definition of "moment"?


moment

Instruction: "she disappeared for a moment and returned with a towel , blanket , and a first aid kit ." What is the definition of "moment"?


mourner

Instruction: "in palestine , professional mourners were sometimes hired ." What is the definition of "mourner"?


mourner

any of a number of drab-coloured south american tyrant flycatchers and related birds .

Instruction: "the pale-bellied mourner ( rhytipterna immunda ) of northern south america is rare in museum collections , virtually unknown in life , and of uncertain generic and familial affinities ." What is the definition of "mourner"?


elastic

( of a collision ) involving no decrease of kinetic energy .

Instruction: "as the temperature decreases the elastic energy increases and eventually causes a shear in a part of the matrix , which stabilises the rest ." What is the definition of "elastic"?


elastic

cord , tape , or fabric , woven with strips of rubber , which returns to its original length or shape after being stretched

Instruction: "after doing some research , i discovered the answer : the dryer was destroying the rubber elastic in the socks and underwear ." What is the definition of "elastic"?


oxalis

a plant of a genus which includes the wood sorrel , typically having three-lobed leaves and white , yellow , or pink flowers .

Instruction: "this was the weedmat that defeated my oxalis and couch grass ." What is the definition of "oxalis"?


mauve

a pale purple aniline dye prepared by william h. perkin in 1856. it was the first synthetic dyestuff .

Instruction: "cells were first stained with aniline dyes - mauve in fact - in the early 1860s ." What is the definition of "mauve"?


nitroglycerine

an explosive yellow liquid made by nitrating glycerol , used in explosives such as dynamite .

Instruction: "the explosive power of nitroglycerine had been recognised but it was a dangerous , volatile substance which no-one had managed to harness safely ." What is the definition of "nitroglycerine"?


gossamer

a fine , filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders , seen especially in autumn .

Instruction: "in the uk , gossamer is the creation of a million baby spiders that spin threads vertically from the top of bushes which will carry them off into the wind , enabling them to travel for miles ." What is the definition of "gossamer"?


indigent

Instruction: "one of our many concerns and challenges is identifying indigents ." What is the definition of "indigent"?


sumac

a shrub or small tree with compound leaves , reddish hairy fruits in conical clusters , and bright autumn colours .

Instruction: "commonly encountered shrubs barberry and oregon graperoot ( both berberis species ) , sumacs , rose , blackberry , raspberry , myrtle , alders and elders ." What is the definition of "sumac"?


unhappiness

the feeling of not being happy ; sadness

Instruction: "her approach forced me to think about my contribution to the unhappiness in our home ." What is the definition of "unhappiness"?


micro

Instruction: "jodrell bank , the radio astronomy observatory in the uk , uses a bbc micro from the early 1980s to steer one of their smaller dishes which tracks a pulsar in the crab nebula ." What is the definition of "micro"?


mop

clean or soak up liquid from ( something ) by wiping

Instruction: "the women at baby group were talking about how they mopped their kitchen floors daily ." What is the definition of "mop"?


mop

Instruction: "he was young and tanned with a floppy mop of hair under his helmet ." What is the definition of "mop"?


late

( of a specified person ) no longer alive

Instruction: "bridget was a hard worker as was her late husband james and together they reared a family of four in very difficult times ." What is the definition of "late"?


specialize

Context: specialize one 's research

Instruction: "specialize one 's research" What is the definition of "specialize"?


central

Context: a central position

in or near a center or constituting a center ; the inner area

Instruction: "a central position" What is the definition of "central"?


dormitory

a university or college hall of residence or hostel .

Instruction: "the campers are staying in the university dormitory , and have most of their meals on campus ." What is the definition of "dormitory"?


diffractometer

an instrument for measuring diffraction , chiefly used to determine the structure of a crystal by analysis of the diffraction of x-rays .

Instruction: "these could include microscopes ; magnetic resonance , infrared , and mass spectrometers ; x-ray diffractometers ; chromatographs ; enzymatic assays ; even dna sequencers ." What is the definition of "diffractometer"?


white

( of food such as bread or rice ) light in colour as a result of a refining process .

Instruction: "i always ate white rice until i read that you can sustain yourself on brown rice alone ." What is the definition of "white"?


white

the outer part ( white when cooked ) which surrounds the yolk of an egg ; the albumen .

Instruction: "crispy fried noodle threads and minced peppers add crunch ; sieved egg yolks and whites add softness ." What is the definition of "white"?


white

Context: in shining white armor

free from moral blemish or impurity ; unsullied

Instruction: "in shining white armor" What is the definition of "white"?


white

Instruction: "in the middle there lay a small table , with a cloudy white glass sphere in the middle ." What is the definition of "white"?


bunch

Instruction: "his muscles bunched as his fur stood on end , and i could see that he was readying him self to leap ." What is the definition of "bunch"?


washboard

Instruction: "a linear compression rate through the first half of the suspension travel and then a slightly rising rate for the last half results in a long , smooth ride that sucks up everything from washboard to 50-foot road gaps ." What is the definition of "washboard"?


shunt

Context: an arteriovenus shunt

a passage by which a bodily fluid ( especially blood ) is diverted from one channel to another

Instruction: "an arteriovenus shunt" What is the definition of "shunt"?


memsahib

a married white or upper-class woman ( often used as a respectful form of address by non-whites )

Instruction: "perhaps the jewel in the crown , so to speak , of the central business district or ‘ the fort ’ is the old colonial army and navy store , built in 1889 , when victorian memsahibs with parasols went shopping with their servants ." What is the definition of "memsahib"?


visualization

the representation of an object , situation , or set of information as a chart or other image

Instruction: "using archicad as a design and visualization tool , entrants were challenged to create virtual representations of these imaginary places ." What is the definition of "visualization"?


tier

Instruction: "the sail is fastened to the yard with tiers" What is the definition of "tier"?


misspell

Instruction: "after all , nearly every other word had been misspelled in the previous 41 pages she 'd written that night and dealing with another 20 pages of constant spell checking would 've been way too much of a hassle ." What is the definition of "misspell"?


steeple

Instruction: "atop one of the lower hills , a lone building shaded by a grove of oaks stood watching over the rest ; a white steeple protruding skyward from the shingled roof as if reaching for the heavens themselves ." What is the definition of "steeple"?


manoeuvre

a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care

Instruction: "reverse parking into small spaces is also a must as it would not do to keep the purchasers waiting as simple manoeuvres turn into a protracted disaster ." What is the definition of "manoeuvre"?


vasectomy

the surgical cutting and sealing of part of each vas deferens , typically as a means of sterilization

Instruction: "after a vasectomy , there will be numbness caused by the local anaesthetic ." What is the definition of "vasectomy"?


launch

Context: launch a career

Instruction: "launch a career" What is the definition of "launch"?


launch

an act or instance of launching something

Instruction: "we could have sworn that the downloading of music took off with the launch of napster ." What is the definition of "launch"?


flanker

a fortification guarding or menacing the side of a force or position .

Instruction: "the 23rd light dragoons , raised in 1781 , armed its flankers with small , short blunderbusses with elliptical muzzles referred to as musketoons ." What is the definition of "flanker"?


final

an examination at the end of a term , school year , or particular class .

Instruction: "i had six finals in a three day period , then a few days to breathe before my last final of the semester ." What is the definition of "final"?


defy

appear to be challenging ( someone ) to do or prove something

Instruction: "i defy anyone to find the actual hokey-pokey in that sequence ." What is the definition of "defy"?


letting

a property that is let or available to be let

Instruction: "jon lord , bolton council 's head of community housing services , says this means local lettings are not affected ." What is the definition of "letting"?


ruminant

an even-toed ungulate mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen . the ruminants comprise the cattle , sheep , antelopes , deer , giraffes , and their relatives .

Instruction: "the feeding of ruminant meat and bone meal to other ruminants had been a common practice in many countries until british experts determined that as the cause of bse infection in cattle ." What is the definition of "ruminant"?


overrun

Instruction: "the believer can also fail by overrunning the boundary of personal love ." What is the definition of "overrun"?


waterweed

any aquatic plant with inconspicuous flowers

Instruction: "one had tresses of green waterweed hanging in her eyes ." What is the definition of "waterweed"?


grey

Instruction: "a man wearing a smart but casual suit of light grey sat behind one of the largest desks that jasmine had ever seen ." What is the definition of "grey"?


grey

Context: her hair began to grey

Instruction: "her hair began to grey" What is the definition of "grey"?


grey

a grey thing or animal , in particular a grey or white horse .

Instruction: "among the greys is a darker-coloured shark with brilliant white trailing edges to its fins - the first silvertip i have seen ." What is the definition of "grey"?


splice

a join consisting of two ropes , pieces of tape or timber , etc . joined together at the ends

Instruction: "coils of lights are available in lengths of up to about 150 feet , along with all of the splice and power cord fittings , to allow you to make up just about whatever length and shape you 're looking for ." What is the definition of "splice"?


bellyband

a band placed around the belly , especially one used to harness a horse to the shafts of a cart .

Instruction: "as soon as he had finished eating , he told me to go out and get the bellyband off the harness ." What is the definition of "bellyband"?


phenobarbitone

a narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug used chiefly to treat epilepsy .

Instruction: "seven children were receiving anticonvulsants when first seen ; all were being given phenobarbitone and two children were receiving one and one child two additional drugs ." What is the definition of "phenobarbitone"?


wristwatch

a watch worn on a strap round the wrist .

Instruction: "for example , an organized group counterfeiting high-end wristwatches often has the knockoff faces manufactured in one country , the bands in another and the moving parts in a third ." What is the definition of "wristwatch"?


piebald

Instruction: "the seventh time i was riding a bucking piebald ." What is the definition of "piebald"?


bergenia

an evergreen asian plant with large , thick leaves and typically pink , red , or purple flowers .

Instruction: "splashes of yellow and pink are supplied by clumps of daffodils and bergenia ." What is the definition of "bergenia"?


option

Instruction: "a single slab is also a practical option because it 's easier to clean than a surface broken up by porous grout lines ." What is the definition of "option"?


nubian

Instruction: "these include the jamala and the nubians in the north ; the beja in the red sea hills ; and several nilotic peoples in the south , including the azande , dinka , nuer , and shilluk ." What is the definition of "nubian"?


portable

( of software ) able to be transferred from one machine or system to another

Instruction: "the same factors that made hardware-centric database machines obsolete in favor of portable database software are now at play in the storage market ." What is the definition of "portable"?


portable

Context: a portable outboard motor

of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat 's hull

Instruction: "a portable outboard motor" What is the definition of "portable"?


bilge

dirty water that collects inside the bilges .

Instruction: "even better news is that certain synthetic materials in the polypropylene family can pick up the oil and leave the water behind , enabling you to discharge clean bilge water ." What is the definition of "bilge"?


lexis

the total stock of words in a language .

Instruction: "according to mr. schaik , the influence of the dutch was there in the indian and sri lankan languages which had absorbed a few dutch words in their lexis ." What is the definition of "lexis"?


excelsior

softwood shavings used for packing fragile goods or stuffing furniture .

Instruction: "for instance , my dream is to wrap myself as a birthday present , pack myself in excelsior and ship myself to greenland - collect !" What is the definition of "excelsior"?


decide

make a choice from a number of alternatives

Instruction: "thus , the two senior commanders on the spot decided on a land campaign to capture the gallipoli peninsula ." What is the definition of "decide"?


rich

having a great deal of money or assets ; wealthy

Instruction: "poor people want money and rich people want more money ." What is the definition of "rich"?


rich

high in mineral content ; having a high proportion of fuel to air

Instruction: "a rich vein of copper ' , `` a rich gas mixture" What is the definition of "rich"?


rich

Context: rich desserts

containing plenty of fat , or eggs , or sugar

Instruction: "rich desserts" What is the definition of "rich"?


rich

( of a mine or mineral deposit ) yielding a large quantity of precious metal

Instruction: "this was followed closely by new demand for air transport to serve exploration teams seeking to exploit the country 's rich deposits of iron ore ." What is the definition of "rich"?


rich

people who have possessions and wealth ( considered as a group )

Instruction: "only the very rich benefit from this legislation" What is the definition of "rich"?


rich

having ( a particular thing ) in large amounts

Instruction: "bolivia is a country rich in resources , yet its majority indian population is mired in unemployment and abject poverty ." What is the definition of "rich"?


rich

existing in plentiful quantities ; abundant

Instruction: "welsh and isherwood convey their joy in the rich variety of wildlife they encounter during their travels , and the book is attractively illustrated ." What is the definition of "rich"?


rich

Context: her father is extremely rich

Instruction: "her father is extremely rich" What is the definition of "rich"?


dominie

Instruction: "when she learns that he has been secretly having an affair with the tutor she joins her in attempting to oust the hapless dominie ." What is the definition of "dominie"?


smock

Instruction: "frozen solid in her smocked white dress , dorothy realised she was n't in kansas anymore ." What is the definition of "smock"?


scrub

( of a person ) have a smart and well-groomed appearance after making a deliberate effort

Instruction: "the one thing that people always unkindly say about her is , she 's no supermodel , but she does scrub up well ." What is the definition of "scrub"?


scrub

Instruction: "if a child shows an aptitude and a burning desire to play the violin , the plan for her to train for world cup soccer may have to be scrubbed ," What is the definition of "scrub"?


scrub

denoting an animal of inferior breed or physique

Instruction: "before the stock law was enacted nearly every farmer had a herd of scrub sheep running ‘ outside ’ on mountains and hills ." What is the definition of "scrub"?


scrub

Context: she scrubbed his back

Instruction: "she scrubbed his back" What is the definition of "scrub"?


mycelium

the vegetative part of a fungus , consisting of a network of fine white filaments ( hyphae ) .

Instruction: "once excreted , the fungal mycelium [ the mass of hyphae emanating from the fungus ] grows into tiny spheres , about the size of a small pinhead ." What is the definition of "mycelium"?


quirt

Instruction: "their stocky indian driver , pigtailed and black-hatted , followed them astride a mule and quirted their hindquarters with a length of rope which he swung like a lariat ." What is the definition of "quirt"?


cope

( of a machine or system ) have the capacity to deal successfully with

Instruction: "and could the australian economy cope with a mass exodus from credit ?" What is the definition of "cope"?


bolster

Instruction: "the seats are well bolstered and leather trim is also available ." What is the definition of "bolster"?


footing

Context: they were on a friendly footing

a relation that provides the foundation for something

Instruction: "they were on a friendly footing" What is the definition of "footing"?


merge

Context: we merged our resources

Instruction: "we merged our resources" What is the definition of "merge"?


manifestation

a version or incarnation of something or someone

Instruction: "the holy land of bharat is the birthplace of many incarnations and manifestations of divine power that descended on earth in human garb ." What is the definition of "manifestation"?


manifestation

Context: a manifestation of great emotion

Instruction: "a manifestation of great emotion" What is the definition of "manifestation"?


picot

a small loop or series of small loops of twisted thread in lace or embroidery , typically decorating the border of a fabric

Instruction: "pin elastic to upper edge of bra right side with plush side facing up and picot edge pointing inward ." What is the definition of "picot"?


subscription

the act of signing your name ; writing your signature ( as on a document )

Instruction: "the deed was attested by the subscription of his signature" What is the definition of "subscription"?


subscription

the contribution of money to a fund , project , or cause

Instruction: "both movements were funded by voluntary subscription , although small grants-in-aid were made to voluntary schools after 1833 ." What is the definition of "subscription"?


argus

a small brown or bluish eurasian butterfly which has eye-like markings near the wing margins .

Instruction: "not only has the brown argus moved into those habitats , it 's been using them as stepping-stones to populations of h. chamaecistus that used to be too far apart ." What is the definition of "argus"?


coincide

Instruction: "the equations coincided with the experimentally revealed correlations in the present study , and also with observations from other studies ." What is the definition of "coincide"?


desolation

a state of complete emptiness or destruction

Instruction: "it is a scene of utter desolation caused by the great famine of 1770 ." What is the definition of "desolation"?


cowpuncher

Instruction: "it embodies all my ideas of what such a gun should be for the cowpuncher , hunter , or old hillbilly ." What is the definition of "cowpuncher"?


sniper

a person who shoots from a hiding place , especially accurately and at long range

Instruction: "when all was ready , the long-range snipers , including me and my men , began firing ." What is the definition of "sniper"?


schnitzel

a thin slice of veal or other light meat , coated in breadcrumbs and fried

Instruction: "but even if the best schnitzels in the world were not to be found here , vienna would still be one of my favourite cities ." What is the definition of "schnitzel"?


bone

a bone of an animal with meat on it fed to a dog

Instruction: "remove bones from tray and place in a large - 10 litre - stock pot ." What is the definition of "bone"?


stipulate

Instruction: "they stipulated to release all the prisoners" What is the definition of "stipulate"?


beginner

a person just starting to learn a skill or take part in an activity

Instruction: "training on the course begins with the basics and complete beginners are catered for ." What is the definition of "beginner"?


acquire

Instruction: "children acquire language at an amazing rate" What is the definition of "acquire"?


balsam

a herbaceous plant cultivated for its helmeted pink or purple flowers .

Instruction: "the indian balsam plant is an example of the incredible relationship between the pollinator and the plant ." What is the definition of "balsam"?


rebuff

an abrupt or ungracious rejection of an offer , request , or friendly gesture

Instruction: "it might have helped if the person who fielded all our claims had been slightly less triumphant in the tone of her standard rebuff ." What is the definition of "rebuff"?


tough

Context: the tough bottoms of his feet

Instruction: "the tough bottoms of his feet" What is the definition of "tough"?


daily

Instruction: "the poor lawyers want a little rise in their daily fee ." What is the definition of "daily"?


essayist

a person who writes essays , especially as a literary genre .

Instruction: "he was quick to point out that though he was a great essayist , azorín was a poor novelist ." What is the definition of "essayist"?


diner

a person who is eating , typically a customer in a restaurant .

Instruction: "at fado restaurants , diners are periodically regaled by heart-rending renditions of these woe-stricken ballads , thus allowing a pause for digestion ." What is the definition of "diner"?


trypsin

a digestive enzyme which breaks down proteins in the small intestine , secreted by the pancreas as trypsinogen .

Instruction: "when the two loops in trypsin were changed into chymotrypsin loops , the hybrid protein shows chymotrypsin-like cooperatvity ." What is the definition of "trypsin"?


plant

put ( a seed , bulb , or plant ) in the ground so that it can grow

Instruction: "thinking this might make a good sifter , she took one to the garden with her when she planted seeds ." What is the definition of "plant"?


plant

Context: plant fish

Instruction: "plant fish" What is the definition of "plant"?


seta

a stiff hair-like or bristle-like structure , especially in an invertebrate .

Instruction: "inside their gill chambers are mats and hair-like setae covered in bacteria ." What is the definition of "seta"?


squeeze

manage to find time for someone or something

Instruction: "i 'll see if i can squeeze you in on next year 's list ." What is the definition of "squeeze"?


province

the proper sphere or extent of your activities

Instruction: "it was his province to take care of himself" What is the definition of "province"?


wreak

Instruction: "in the back of his mind , he believes he may corner laeddis and wreak his vengeance on the man who caused the death of the most important person in his life ." What is the definition of "wreak"?


sartorius

a long , narrow muscle running obliquely across the front of each thigh from the hip bone to the inside of the leg below the knee .

Instruction: "of the anterior group of muscles , those seen at this level include the sartorius and quadriceps femoris ." What is the definition of "sartorius"?


tenement

Instruction: "their lands and tenements should be seized into the king 's hands ." What is the definition of "tenement"?


hatband

a decorative ribbon encircling a hat , held in position above the brim .

Instruction: "buddy pulled on his cowboy boots , and donned a black felt cowboy hat with an indian pattern hatband ." What is the definition of "hatband"?


operatic

Instruction: "her voice no longer can do what it used to do in heavy classical music , at least not in concert halls and operatic stages ." What is the definition of "operatic"?


minoxidil

a synthetic drug which is used as a vasodilator in the treatment of hypertension , and is also used in lotions to promote hair growth .

Instruction: "your doctor might also have you apply minoxidil solution , a steroid cream or lotion , or anthralin cream ( brand name : psoriatec ) ." What is the definition of "minoxidil"?


tajik

a member of a mainly muslim people inhabiting tajikistan and parts of neighbouring countries .

Instruction: "although afghanistan is often described as a simple ethnic division , with tajiks and uzbeks in the north and pashtuns in the south and east , this is an oversimplification ." What is the definition of "tajik"?


shampoo

a liquid preparation for cleaning a carpet , soft furnishings , or a car

Instruction: "vacuum your carpet regularly , and do not use liquid carpet shampoos to clean them ." What is the definition of "shampoo"?


mystery

Instruction: "if i 've ever had an air of mystery , it 's by default ." What is the definition of "mystery"?


creosote

a dark brown oil containing various phenols and other organic compounds , distilled from coal tar and used as a wood preservative .

Instruction: "if you are really desperate , take advantage of the hot weather and slap a coat of creosote on the garden fence or shed ." What is the definition of "creosote"?


parochial

Instruction: "little sympathy with parochial mentality" What is the definition of "parochial"?


thief

a person who steals another person 's property , especially by stealth and without using force or threat of violence

Instruction: "swindon police say that he was away from his bike , delivering a letter , when the thief took the bag ." What is the definition of "thief"?


gall

Instruction: "what the french lack in reason they make up for in sheer gall ." What is the definition of "gall"?


event

Context: he acted very wise after the event

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

Instruction: "he acted very wise after the event" What is the definition of "event"?


cremate

Context: cremate a corpse

Instruction: "cremate a corpse" What is the definition of "cremate"?


car

Instruction: "their armour shone like a flame of blazing fire as they stood in their car : their swift horses struck the earth and pawed it with their hoofs , and the dust rose like smoke about them ." What is the definition of "car"?


car

Context: three cars had jumped the rails

a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad

Instruction: "three cars had jumped the rails" What is the definition of "car"?


powder

a cosmetic in the form of powder , applied to a person 's face with a brush or soft pad

Instruction: "blow the excess powder off the brush before you begin , then smile into the mirror ." What is the definition of "powder"?


saturate

cause ( a substance ) to combine with , dissolve , or hold the greatest possible quantity of another substance

Instruction: "to be fully active , osteocalcin must be saturated with carboxyl groups , and that 's vitamin k 's job ." What is the definition of "saturate"?


excretion

( in living organisms and cells ) the process of eliminating or expelling waste matter .

Instruction: "in most cases of gout decreased urinary excretion of urate is the most common metabolic abnormality ." What is the definition of "excretion"?


wafer

a thin disc of unleavened bread used in the eucharist .

Instruction: "meantime , ebay has moved to stop the auction of a eucharist wafer said to have been blessed by pope john paul ii ." What is the definition of "wafer"?


wafer

Instruction: "this wafer functions as an artificial retina ; light hitting the wafer causes it to generate electrical stimuli that are applied to the optic nerve and restore some degree of vision ." What is the definition of "wafer"?


modernism

modern character or quality of thought , expression , or technique

Instruction: "in objectifying his memories , jim abandons what we might call his realism for a mode of representation more characteristic of modernism ." What is the definition of "modernism"?


conserve

maintain ( a quantity such as energy ) at a constant overall total

Instruction: "generally , energy can neither be created nor destroyed , so the sum of mass and energy is always conserved ." What is the definition of "conserve"?


conserve

Instruction: "mom always conserved the strawberries we grew in the backyard" What is the definition of "conserve"?


nurser

Context: a great nurser of pennies

Instruction: "a great nurser of pennies" What is the definition of "nurser"?


well-wisher

a person who desires happiness or success for another , or who expresses such a desire

Instruction: "the happy couple received the traditional pouring of holy water by family , friends and many well-wishers ." What is the definition of "well-wisher"?


peppermint

the cultivated old world plant which yields peppermint leaves or oil .

Instruction: "plant tea-making herbs , such as chamomile , peppermint , spearmint , and lemongrass ." What is the definition of "peppermint"?


libel

defame ( someone ) by publishing a libel

Instruction: "that does n't mean that it is ok to slander and libel people ." What is the definition of "libel"?


libel

make a false and typically malicious statement about .

Instruction: "one can not say what one likes about people or institutions because one can not libel anyone ." What is the definition of "libel"?


nurse

a greyish australian shark of shallow inshore waters .

Instruction: "here a grey nurse shark gets among the baitfish ." What is the definition of "nurse"?


nurse

Instruction: "a young mother nursed her infant in a plastic chair not far from animal cages ." What is the definition of "nurse"?


nurse

hold closely and carefully or caressingly

Instruction: "tracking back in support of his besieged full-back , arjen robben seemed in control as he nursed the ball towards the end-line and used his superior size to hold off messi ." What is the definition of "nurse"?