uniform

remaining the same in all cases and at all times ; unchanging in form or character

Instruction: "for our model to be valid , we have to assume that the degree of interconnections is uniform across the cell ; otherwise , den would be a function of position ." What is the definition of "uniform"?


pittance

Context: they work all day for a mere pittance

Instruction: "they work all day for a mere pittance" What is the definition of "pittance"?


failing

Context: received failing grades

Instruction: "received failing grades" What is the definition of "failing"?


failing

failure to reach a minimum required performance

Instruction: "his failing the course led to his disqualification" What is the definition of "failing"?


invariant

Instruction: "the results reveal 23 nonsynonymous changes and 127 invariant sites in total in the hinge region ." What is the definition of "invariant"?


opponent

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice

Instruction: "so he has positioned himself as an opponent of free expression and online fun ." What is the definition of "opponent"?


beguile

Context: books should beguile the time .

Instruction: "books should beguile the time ." What is the definition of "beguile"?


neocon

Instruction: "to say that opponents of neoconservative policies overestimate neocon influence is not to say that neocons are mere impotent scribblers , however ." What is the definition of "neocon"?


neocon

( in politics ) a person with neoconservative views .

Instruction: "to say that opponents of neoconservative policies overestimate neocon influence is not to say that neocons are mere impotent scribblers , however ." What is the definition of "neocon"?


maquiladora

a factory in mexico run by a foreign company and exporting its products to that company 's country of origin .

Instruction: "under both mexican law and the binational 1983 la paz agreement , waste generated by the 3200 maquiladoras in mexico must be shipped back to the country where the legal owner is based ." What is the definition of "maquiladora"?


consulate

the period of office of a roman consul .

Instruction: "it so impressed such an authority as cicero that he begged posidonius to write up his cherished consulate ." What is the definition of "consulate"?


sophistry

the use of clever but false arguments , especially with the intention of deceiving

Instruction: "how you tried to deceive us with smug sophistry ?" What is the definition of "sophistry"?


internalize

make ( attitudes or behaviour ) part of one 's nature by learning or unconscious assimilation

Instruction: "stigma is often internalized by individuals with mental illness , leading to hopelessness , lower self-esteem , and isolation ." What is the definition of "internalize"?


brass

brass wind instruments ( including trumpet , horn , and trombone ) forming a band or a section of an orchestra

Instruction: "i sat enthralled at the harmony of the strings , brasses , winds and percussion ." What is the definition of "brass"?


crossing

Instruction: "the crossing was done between phenotypically uniform plants ." What is the definition of "crossing"?


crossing

a place at which one may safely cross something , especially a street

Instruction: "the regulatory committee also agreed that plans for a proposed crossing should be supported ." What is the definition of "crossing"?


apex

turn ( a corner ) very close to the edge of the track

Instruction: "check for wannabes trying their luck down the inside and apex the slightly cambered castrol corner , a 90-degree right hander onto the 650m back straight ." What is the definition of "apex"?


apex

a system of reduced fares for scheduled airline flights and railway journeys which must be booked and paid for before a certain period in advance of departure

Instruction: "fares will remain roughly the same with an apex return fare at £16 for advance bookings ." What is the definition of "apex"?


apex

the highest point of achievement ; a climax

Instruction: "for a glorious 100-year period from the 16th century , esfahan was the capital of iran , a period when persian art and architecture reached the apex of its achievement ." What is the definition of "apex"?


universal

( of a tool or machine ) adjustable to or appropriate for all requirements .

Instruction: "the computer is the nearest thing we have to a universal tool ." What is the definition of "universal"?


floor

knock ( someone ) to the ground , especially with a punch

Instruction: "it is true that iran floored thomas with a short left hook in the fourth round ." What is the definition of "floor"?


tease

Instruction: "the children teased the boy because of his stammer" What is the definition of "tease"?


dense

( of a text ) hard to understand because of its complexity of ideas

Instruction: "the text is dense , yet accessible to someone with only a fleeting knowledge of greek myths ." What is the definition of "dense"?


teacup

an amount held by a teacup , about 150 ml .

Instruction: "mix half a teacup of sugar with water in a small pan ." What is the definition of "teacup"?


dunt

Instruction: "not quite to the motherwell defender , though , as , after receiving a heavy dunt from the ecuadorian which knocked him backwards , the englishman retaliated with a foul which won him a yellow card from the referee ." What is the definition of "dunt"?


domicile

the place at which a company or other body is registered , especially for tax purposes .

Instruction: "wherever you 're taxed , you 'll need to know what your residency and your domicile are as they are not the same ." What is the definition of "domicile"?


magistracy

Instruction: "hopefully they will then apply to become magistrates , thus enabling the magistracy to benefit from the wide variety of skills , cultures , life experience and backgrounds that can be found in every community throughout our country ." What is the definition of "magistracy"?


teach-in

an informal lecture and discussion or series of lectures on a subject of public interest

Instruction: "in the meantime , we should be organizing teach-ins and town meetings on electoral democracy ." What is the definition of "teach-in"?


pharyngeal

Context: pharyngeal fricatives

Instruction: "pharyngeal fricatives" What is the definition of "pharyngeal"?


pharyngeal

( of a speech sound ) produced by articulating the root of the tongue with the pharynx , a feature of certain consonants in arabic , for example .

Instruction: "modern phoneticians would more precisely categorize such consonants into velar , uvular , pharyngeal , and glottal articulations ." What is the definition of "pharyngeal"?


patch

cover small areas of ( a surface ) with something different , causing it to appear variegated

Instruction: "the scars we moved past are striking , the limestone is angled at 45 degrees and popular with crows , patched with lichens and softened by mosses ." What is the definition of "patch"?


patch

Context: patch a hole

Instruction: "patch a hole" What is the definition of "patch"?


patch

a small piece of code inserted into a program to improve its functioning or to correct a fault

Instruction: "se linux is comprised of a kernel patch and patches to utility programs such as login and cron ." What is the definition of "patch"?


velum

Instruction: "this technique allows for closure of the velum , thus excluding nasal no contamination during expiration ." What is the definition of "velum"?


abdication

failure to fulfil a responsibility or duty

Instruction: "or there may be a tendency to place too much faith in fate , which leads to an abdication of personal responsibility ." What is the definition of "abdication"?


relish

liking for or pleasurable anticipation of something

Instruction: "she understands the historic significance of the ship and at the same time her enthusiasm and relish for the opportunity were obvious ." What is the definition of "relish"?


mine

an excavation in the earth for extracting coal or other minerals

Instruction: "the privatization of coal mines in great britain took more than 10 years of preparation - and that was in a market economy ." What is the definition of "mine"?


mine

dig in ( the earth ) for coal or other minerals

Instruction: "it was then decided that a horizontal drive , to mine the exposed coal seam , should be dug ." What is the definition of "mine"?


nuff

Instruction: "first photoshoot , you are here on this show battling nuff good looking gal for a modeling contract , a once in a lifetime thing and you are acting a fool ." What is the definition of "nuff"?


glyceride

Instruction: "cholesterol can mix with glycerides and phospholipids and it can apparently endow lipid mixtures with the ability to absorb water ." What is the definition of "glyceride"?


journey

Instruction: "they journeyed to and from dublin airport and were blessed with excellent weather on their vacation ." What is the definition of "journey"?


jab

Context: he warned me with a jab with his finger

a sharp hand gesture ( resembling a blow )

Instruction: "he warned me with a jab with his finger" What is the definition of "jab"?


despair

Instruction: "i despair for the future of international cultural cooperation ." What is the definition of "despair"?


eclat

Context: the eclat of a great achievement

brilliant or conspicuous success or effect

Instruction: "the eclat of a great achievement" What is the definition of "eclat"?


eclat

Instruction: "entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses" What is the definition of "eclat"?


mineral

an inorganic substance needed by the human body for good health

Instruction: "there are omega 3s galore , fish for brain food , selenium and lesser known minerals to startle a recumbent form into activity ." What is the definition of "mineral"?


critic

a person who judges the merits of literary or artistic works , especially one who does so professionally

Instruction: "in fact , his appetite led him to depths of observation that eluded many other artists and critics ." What is the definition of "critic"?


polymyxin

any of a group of polypeptide antibiotics that are active chiefly against gram-negative bacteria .

Instruction: "if you are having chemotherapy , or if your immune system is low for another reason , or if you are allergic to the drugs neomycin or polymyxin , you should not have the rubella vaccination ." What is the definition of "polymyxin"?


hecatomb

( in ancient greece or rome ) a great public sacrifice , originally of a hundred oxen .

Instruction: "he had promised aphrodite a hecatomb , a sacrifice of 100 oxen , if he won helen , but forgot about it , and earned her wrath ." What is the definition of "hecatomb"?


slayer

someone who kills a person or animal in a violent way

Instruction: "they were left to be hunted and terrorized by a group of sociopathic slayers ." What is the definition of "slayer"?


protista

a kingdom or large grouping that comprises mostly single-celled organisms such as the protozoa , simple algae and fungi , slime moulds , and ( formerly ) the bacteria . they are now divided among up to thirty phyla , and some have both plant and animal characteristics .

Instruction: "the biological kingdom protista contains all those relatively simple organisms which consist of a single cell containing a nucleus and other internal structures ." What is the definition of "protista"?


cleric

a priest or religious leader , especially a christian or muslim one .

Instruction: "soon there is a shortage of muslim clerics worldwide , but many arrive from the revitalized middle east ." What is the definition of "cleric"?


castle

a large building , typically of the medieval period , fortified against attack with thick walls , battlements , towers , and in many cases a moat

Instruction: "in medieval tower houses and castles , the gentry and their servants often slept in the same room , separated only by curtains ." What is the definition of "castle"?


mohawk

relating to the mohawk or their language .

Instruction: "the smokes are made by mohawks , on mohawk territory , are not smuggled , are tax-exempt ." What is the definition of "mohawk"?


ew

Instruction: "it sicked me out because at first i 'm dancing then i feel like eww you 're just staring at my boobs ." What is the definition of "ew"?


altitude

the length of the perpendicular line from a vertex to the opposite side of a figure .

Instruction: "this is a good deal like having a theory that tells us that the area of a plane figure is one-half the base times the altitude , without telling us for what figures this holds ." What is the definition of "altitude"?


rehear

hear ( a case or plaintiff ) in a court again

Instruction: "although it is still possible that the solicitor general and the justice department may now ask the united states supreme court to rehear their case , that is last recourse they have left ." What is the definition of "rehear"?


rehear

Instruction: "family resemblances can be studied at length between reunions , and stories heard and reheard ." What is the definition of "rehear"?


mange

a skin disease of mammals caused by parasitic mites and occasionally communicable to humans . it is characterized by severe itching , hair loss , and the formation of scabs and lesions

Instruction: "the dramatic hair loss is caused by mange , a condition spurred by an outbreak of mites ." What is the definition of "mange"?


thunder

Instruction: "when you hear it thunder , do n't run under a tree ." What is the definition of "thunder"?


taper

Context: interested tapered off

Instruction: "interested tapered off" What is the definition of "taper"?


manhood

Instruction: "he feared the speedy decline of all manhood" What is the definition of "manhood"?


truck

Instruction: "usually it is the male members of the family who walk or transport the buffaloes into bolu ; it is men who purchase and who truck , barter and exchange the buffaloes ." What is the definition of "truck"?


truck

a large , heavy road vehicle used for carrying goods , materials , or troops ; a lorry .

Instruction: "the mod has ordered 348 tanker trucks to carry fuel and water along roads to frontline troops ." What is the definition of "truck"?


truck

Instruction: "following adam smith , humans have a natural tendency to barter , truck , and trade ." What is the definition of "truck"?


truck

market-garden produce , especially vegetables

Instruction: "though he lives within the city limits of longview , he has seven or eight acres of land on which he grows truck garden crops ." What is the definition of "truck"?


costa

the main vein running along the leading edge of an insect 's wing .

Instruction: "the forewings generally are reduced to the region immediately adjacent to the costa , having separated along the radius and cubitus veins ." What is the definition of "costa"?


scavenge

( of an animal ) search for ( carrion ) as food

Instruction: "the blackcap basslet , a relative of the large species of groupers , uses its bulging eyes to find food while it scavenges on the coral reef ." What is the definition of "scavenge"?


hunt

Instruction: "the hunters traced the deer into the woods" What is the definition of "hunt"?


template

a preset format for a document or file .

Instruction: "any employee can upload documents or templates that might be useful for anyone else in the organization ." What is the definition of "template"?


bogey

play ( a hole ) in one stroke over par .

Instruction: "she bogeyed her third hole of the day , then birdied seven of her final 13 holes ." What is the definition of "bogey"?


gull

Instruction: "the title of this piece might seem to be no more than a comment on the ease with which the flats , mugs , suckers , punters , marks , gulls , or coneys could be relieved of their money ." What is the definition of "gull"?


sward

the upper layer of soil , especially when covered with grass .

Instruction: "farmers tell him that livestock graze the sward very tightly so there is no wastage ." What is the definition of "sward"?


lose

be deprived of ( a relative or friend ) through their death

Instruction: "the death of any relative is devastating but to lose three grandchildren in tragic circumstances is more than most of us could bear ." What is the definition of "lose"?


mucker

Instruction: "duff has indeed expressed the wish to be re-reunited with his old mucker after the latter finishes his spell in one of her majesty 's penal institutions , noting : ‘ i ca n't believe a stupid fight came to this . ’" What is the definition of "mucker"?


palisade

Instruction: "it is a rousing thing to find yourself crossing the george washington bridge , the skyline of manhattan falling away as the green palisades of new jersey surge forward ." What is the definition of "palisade"?


palisade

a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground , forming an enclosure or defence

Instruction: "houses may be round , square , or beehive-shaped ; in some areas , clusters of huts are enclosed in wooden palisades ." What is the definition of "palisade"?


point-to-point

( of a telecommunication or computer link ) directly from the sender to the receiver

Instruction: "the second vpn need is to create an encrypted point-to-point connection between two different networks over some untrusted medium ." What is the definition of "point-to-point"?


plat

Instruction: "this is not a rich soil , as it is on the sussex downlands , and i saw almost no crops at all , but plenty of grass plats , and fields of cattle ." What is the definition of "plat"?


smear

coat or mark ( something ) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance

Instruction: "her face was smeared with bright , colorful make-up ." What is the definition of "smear"?


appraisal

an act of assessing something or someone

Instruction: "under the new plan in scotland , hospital medical directors would be shown the figures during surgeons ' annual appraisals , but patients would have no rights to inspect them ." What is the definition of "appraisal"?


aromatic

a substance or plant emitting a pleasant and distinctive smell .

Instruction: "meat , fish , or chicken dishes are placed in tagine vessels with spices , aromatics , and a mere spoon of water ." What is the definition of "aromatic"?


ford

( of a person or vehicle ) cross ( a river or stream ) at a shallow place .

Instruction: "this route also involves crossing a high pass and fording a turbulent river , the allt cam in an lairig ." What is the definition of "ford"?


benzoin

a fragrant gum resin obtained from a tropical east asian tree , used in medicines , perfumes , and incense .

Instruction: "when the mixture begins to cool , add twelve drops of lemon juice and six drops of tincture of benzoin , while still continuing to stir ." What is the definition of "benzoin"?


outfit

Instruction: "there are these classy amber lampposts outfitted all over the historic part of campus ." What is the definition of "outfit"?


anima

( in jungian psychology ) the feminine part of a man 's personality .

Instruction: "so lets put jungs psychology to the test and see what he had to say about the anima , or men and their feelings ." What is the definition of "anima"?


compound

a word made up of two or more existing words .

Instruction: "american english has the general term car for railway vehicles , which british english only uses in compounds , such as restaurant car or sleeping car ." What is the definition of "compound"?


compound

an open area enclosed by a fence , for example around a factory or large house or within a prison .

Instruction: "at present an average 220 monks and novices live within the temple compound ." What is the definition of "compound"?


success

Instruction: "if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success" What is the definition of "success"?


success

a person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains fame , wealth , etc .

Instruction: "condolences go to the proprietors of the shop who have worked so hard to make a success of it ." What is the definition of "success"?


cycloid

a curve ( resembling a series of arches ) traced by a point on a circle being rolled along a straight line .

Instruction: "neile 's parabola was the first algebraic curve to have its arc length calculated ; only the arc lengths of transcendental curves such as the cycloid and the logarithmic spiral had been calculated before this ." What is the definition of "cycloid"?


placer

a person who puts the material ready for firing in a pottery kiln .

Instruction: "telling tales about working as a pottery placer at gladstone pottery museum during victorian times , he has been entertaining audiences of all ages ." What is the definition of "placer"?


transitional

of or denoting the last stage of romanesque style , in which gothic elements begin to appear .

Instruction: "on top of the hill four sharp spires rise from the transitional gothic cathedral ." What is the definition of "transitional"?


regiment

organize according to a strict system or pattern

Instruction: "our current regimented method of marching kids through a series of fixed time length classes strikes me as a hold-over from the factory era ." What is the definition of "regiment"?


stat

Instruction: "crawford still makes too many outs , an important stat that receives far too little attention inside and outside the game ." What is the definition of "stat"?


thick

( of a person 's head ) having a dull pain or heavy feeling , especially as a result of a hangover or illness

Instruction: "for the last two weeks i have had what seems like the flu : aching bones , a thick head , hot and cold shivers and i 've gone off my food ." What is the definition of "thick"?


thick

( of a garment or other knitted or woven item ) made of heavy material

Instruction: "people started coming to school with thick jackets and other winter clothing ." What is the definition of "thick"?


thick

Context: misfortunes come fast and thick

Instruction: "misfortunes come fast and thick" What is the definition of "thick"?


thick

( of the air or atmosphere , or a substance in the air ) opaque , dense , or heavy

Instruction: "the latter has a thick atmosphere containing methane , and , it is thought , oceans and lakes containing hydrocarbons ." What is the definition of "thick"?


thick

Context: the thick speech of a drunkard

Instruction: "the thick speech of a drunkard" What is the definition of "thick"?


thick

Context: the blood was flowing thick

Instruction: "the blood was flowing thick" What is the definition of "thick"?


thick

( of writing or printing ) consisting of broad lines

Instruction: "his pencil went flying and left a thick , black line across the work he 'd been doing ." What is the definition of "thick"?


elude

avoid compliance with ( a law or penalty )

Instruction: "obviously the first conception can breed bureaucrats who are adept at figuring out ways to elude the law ( it also explains italian drivers ) ." What is the definition of "elude"?


sheet

a rectangular piece of paper , especially one of a standard size produced commercially and used for writing and printing on

Instruction: "at first , the prints were only the size of a sheet of typing paper ." What is the definition of "sheet"?


peach

Instruction: "and my friend told me that you can graft an apple branch into a peach tree , but the branch will still grow apples ." What is the definition of "peach"?


admonish

Instruction: "when they reached the squad 's room , they all turned to either glare at or admonish vi ." What is the definition of "admonish"?


adjudicate

Instruction: "judges are ranked by the level of competition they adjudicate : amateurs , pros , national , or international championships ." What is the definition of "adjudicate"?


fiduciary

involving trust , especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary

Instruction: "in my view , the plaintiff has failed to establish a causal link between the defendant 's breach of fiduciary duty and the plaintiff 's past loss of income during the period claimed ." What is the definition of "fiduciary"?


epiphyte

a plant that grows on another plant , especially one that is not parasitic , such as the numerous ferns , bromeliads , air plants , and orchids growing on tree trunks in tropical rainforests .

Instruction: "a cool , bright spot out of direct sun is best for these tropical epiphytes that grow naturally in rain-forest trees ." What is the definition of "epiphyte"?


instruct

give instructions or directions for some task

Instruction: "she instructed the students to work on their pronunciation" What is the definition of "instruct"?


team

two or more animals , especially horses , in harness together to pull a vehicle

Instruction: "four months later he brought a team of horses to the festival and landed the new juvenile handicap hurdle with dabiroun ." What is the definition of "team"?


team

Context: we teamed up for this new project

Instruction: "we teamed up for this new project" What is the definition of "team"?


enchiridion

a book containing essential information on a subject .

Instruction: "i also wrote a book on faith , hope , and charity , at the request of the person to whom i addressed it , that he might have a work of mine which should never be out of his hands , such as the greeks call an enchiridion ( handbook ) ." What is the definition of "enchiridion"?


dilapidation

repairs required during or at the end of a tenancy or lease .

Instruction: "we note that you anticipated your clients will now seek to refuse consent on the basis of the alleged dilapidations ." What is the definition of "dilapidation"?


limerick

a humorous five-line poem with a rhyme scheme aabba .

Instruction: "verbal abuse and insulting ditties , ballads , limericks , and other doggerel had long been directed at the monarch , his ministers , close family , and mistresses as well as at the elites of the kingdom by their social inferiors ." What is the definition of "limerick"?


braille

Instruction: "audio textbooks can be produced much faster and cheaper than brailled books , and can be used by students with varying print disabilities ." What is the definition of "braille"?


soppy

Context: soppy clothes

wet through and through ; thoroughly wet

Instruction: "soppy clothes" What is the definition of "soppy"?


mod

relating to a recently developed fashion or style ;

Instruction: "their offices are in a modern skyscraper" What is the definition of "mod"?


mod

Instruction: "i had thought about modding my psu to make it modular , but never got around to actually doing it ." What is the definition of "mod"?


backsword

Instruction: "combatants in these duels used a variety of weapons , including singlesticks , quarterstaffs , and backswords , and the bouts were often bloody and occasionally fatal ." What is the definition of "backsword"?


explorer

a person who explores a new or unfamiliar area

Instruction: "it must be about as close as we can now get to the feeling of discovery experienced by those who really were the intrepid explorers of the past ." What is the definition of "explorer"?


palpate

examine ( a part of the body ) by touch , especially for medical purposes

Instruction: "ideally , sites should be palpated rather than just visually examined ." What is the definition of "palpate"?


squid

an artificial bait for fish imitating a squid in form .

Instruction: "some say it resembles a squid , others including me , believe it is the noise and movement in the water , but whatever the reason , they work and that 's all we really need to know !" What is the definition of "squid"?


lithograph

Instruction: "in addition to paintings , he produced a large number of prints - etchings , lithographs , and woodcuts ." What is the definition of "lithograph"?


brown

a satyrid butterfly , which typically has brown wings with small eyespots .

Instruction: "the gatekeeper ( pyronia tithonus ) sometimes called the hedge brown is a common butterfly in the united kingdom ." What is the definition of "brown"?


brown

of a colour produced by mixing red , yellow , and blue , as of dark wood or rich soil

Instruction: "with his blue eyes and dark brown hair , he was every girl 's dream ." What is the definition of "brown"?


laryngitis

inflammation of the larynx , typically resulting in huskiness or loss of the voice , harsh breathing , and a painful cough .

Instruction: "occasionally , patients may present with rapid onset of hoarseness of voice similar to that encountered in acute viral laryngitis ." What is the definition of "laryngitis"?


digit

Instruction: "we could hope that only one or two fingers would fall off with the snare and some functioning digits would remain ." What is the definition of "digit"?


crofter

Instruction: "the act gave communities of crofters and tenants the right to bid for an estate , backed by public funds , when it was put up for sale ." What is the definition of "crofter"?


beano

Instruction: "this may sound like a surreal vignette from oktoberfest , munich 's annual booze beano , which kicks off this weekend , but this was a much more local , less commercialised affair ." What is the definition of "beano"?


thataway

Instruction: "causey struggled for something to say and finally managed , ‘ well , he ought not have shot at me thataway . ’" What is the definition of "thataway"?


taking

the action or process of taking something

Instruction: "in fact , giving and taking are natural phenomenon in human relationships ." What is the definition of "taking"?


discern

distinguish ( someone or something ) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses

Instruction: "a laugh , golden and delicious , floated up to him on the breeze and he leaned over the railing , peering down and faintly discerning the hedge wall of the royal garden beneath him ." What is the definition of "discern"?


commencement

a ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on university or high-school students

Instruction: "i guess the nuns must have asked for a beautiful day for our commencement ." What is the definition of "commencement"?


work

Instruction: "sadly it would n't be human if someone had n't managed to work an angle on how to turn what happened to the city yesterday to their advantage ." What is the definition of "work"?


work

be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result ; do work

Instruction: "how was it like to come from working on your own to working with three other people on a project that was already established ?" What is the definition of "work"?


work

Context: he works his parents for sympathy

Instruction: "he works his parents for sympathy" What is the definition of "work"?


work

Instruction: "without rubbing his nose in the emotional frenzy he works himself into , try talking calmly to your boyfriend and take a stab at joint problem solving ." What is the definition of "work"?


work

( of a person 's features ) move violently or convulsively

Instruction: "her other hand is at the back of my head now , her jaw working as if my mouth is a pulpy piece of fruit she 's eating ." What is the definition of "work"?


work

practise one 's occupation in or at ( a particular place )

Instruction: "his father owned and worked a small farm of some fifty acres in county derry in northern ireland ." What is the definition of "work"?


work

activity involving construction or repair

Instruction: "but the turkish companies failed to fulfil their engagements in the construction works ." What is the definition of "work"?


work

Instruction: "today every woman i know has had a face-lift - or , as they say , work done - with good and bad results ." What is the definition of "work"?


work

Instruction: "many of these later military works can be seen , including secret wartime tunnel systems ." What is the definition of "work"?


work

Context: work equals force times distance

( physics ) a manifestation of energy ; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force

Instruction: "work equals force times distance" What is the definition of "work"?


gripe

Instruction: "when i brought him home he slept and then he started to cry loudly and i thought he had gripe ." What is the definition of "gripe"?


thickness

Instruction: "judging from the thickness of his speech he had been drinking heavily" What is the definition of "thickness"?


thickness

Instruction: "even the tunic which he was wearing had , despite the thickness of the smoke , remained unsullied ." What is the definition of "thickness"?


thickness

Instruction: "the board should be made of three or more thicknesses of cardboard ." What is the definition of "thickness"?


damage

Context: the snow damaged the roof

Instruction: "the snow damaged the roof" What is the definition of "damage"?


liberal

given , used , or occurring in generous amounts

Instruction: "then you want a nice mayo , white vinegar , relish base , with liberal amounts of pepper , some salt and paprika ." What is the definition of "liberal"?


liberal

Instruction: "from being radical liberals they now became national socialists ." What is the definition of "liberal"?


keyholder

a person who is entrusted with keeping a key to commercial or industrial premises .

Instruction: "he said keyholders of some properties had ordered the people occupying the properties to ring them first in the event of a fire ." What is the definition of "keyholder"?


lend

Instruction: "a 1997 yorkshire study of 255 adolescent students ' attitudes to reading lends weight to this view ." What is the definition of "lend"?


gur

relating to or denoting a branch of the niger–congo family of languages , spoken in parts of west africa and including more and senufo .

Instruction: "among more than sixty languages spoken in burkina faso , thirty-eight belong to the gur or voltaic language family , including mooré , bwamu , dagara , and lobiri ." What is the definition of "gur"?


throttle

control ( an engine or vehicle ) with a throttle

Instruction: "because liquid-fuel rockets can be throttled up and down by varying the flow of fuel , they have an inherent safety advantage over the shuttle 's solid-fuel boosters ." What is the definition of "throttle"?


vibration

Context: that place gave me bad vibrations

a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively

Instruction: "that place gave me bad vibrations" What is the definition of "vibration"?


effort

Instruction: "the efforts were entirely successful and a wonderful day was enjoyed by a very large number of people ." What is the definition of "effort"?


lipoid

Instruction: "it was only after 1929 that scientists could assess the identity of sex hormones with chemical methods , thanks to developments in organic chemistry in the area of steroid and lipoid compounds ." What is the definition of "lipoid"?


sake

out of consideration for or in order to help or please someone

Instruction: "but i 'm just telling you , for your sake , i hope circumstances change and you can find a better job !" What is the definition of "sake"?


volte-face

an act of turning round so as to face in the opposite direction .

Instruction: "then , off to my right around 10 metres , the shark bent , twisted and went volte-face on a sixpence , gathering speed as it cruised back toward me ." What is the definition of "volte-face"?


unveil

Instruction: "women must not unveil themselves in public in islamic societies" What is the definition of "unveil"?


sequel

something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Instruction: "the tsunami has certainly equipped a number of people with the skills to handle post disaster emotional and psychological sequels ." What is the definition of "sequel"?


zoom

Instruction: "school funds from the state are capped by law at $ 6,700 per student , a figure that has been frozen for the past three years , but costs are zooming ." What is the definition of "zoom"?


cohort

Instruction: "hunter felt comfortable in norway 's relaxed air and brought a few old cohorts for company ." What is the definition of "cohort"?


scream

Instruction: "fighter planes are screaming through the skies" What is the definition of "scream"?


zouave

a member of a light-infantry corps in the french army , originally of algerians and long retaining their oriental uniform .

Instruction: "i have taken information on french zouaves in world war i from men at arms series 286 : the french army 1914-18 ." What is the definition of "zouave"?


fisticuffs

Instruction: "failure always leads to arguments , fisticuffs and grudging reconciliation ." What is the definition of "fisticuffs"?


no-account

of little or no importance , value , or use ; worthless

Instruction: "she has no daughters , or daughters-in-law ( unless you count the no-account woman her younger son is married to , which no one does ) , and only one sister , so i think she sort of misses out by not having a close female friend ." What is the definition of "no-account"?


integrin

any of a class of animal transmembrane proteins involved in the adhesion of cells to each other and to their substrate .

Instruction: "understanding the nature of the interaction between the integrin and cell adhesion molecules can aid in the design of potent therapeutics ." What is the definition of "integrin"?


celebrity

Instruction: "such reticence , of course , is a cardinal sin in a media world that worships the gods of celebrity and fame ." What is the definition of "celebrity"?


birth

the beginning or coming into existence of something

Instruction: "an electional chart is a chart set up for the time of an event ; for its beginning or birth ." What is the definition of "birth"?


obsolescence

Context: a policy of planned obsolescence

the process of becoming obsolete ; falling into disuse or becoming out of date

Instruction: "a policy of planned obsolescence" What is the definition of "obsolescence"?


hadith

a collection of traditions containing sayings of the prophet muhammad which , with accounts of his daily practice ( the sunna ) , constitute the major source of guidance for muslims apart from the koran .

Instruction: "therefore , the hadith should be interpreted in context of religious teachings and practices ." What is the definition of "hadith"?


hadith

Instruction: "in the first chapter of this book which consists of twenty pages , he discusses various hadith and tafaseer dealing with the excellence and importance of india ." What is the definition of "hadith"?


equalize

make the same in quantity , size , or degree throughout a place or group

Instruction: "after two years , chancellor klein has ended a key initiative to equalize funding of city schools ." What is the definition of "equalize"?


dislodge

remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

Instruction: "the new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space" What is the definition of "dislodge"?


chuck-will's-widow

a large nightjar native to eastern north america .

Instruction: "a large nightjar of the southeastern united states , the chuck-will's-widow is well known for its continuous singing of its name at dusk ." What is the definition of "chuck-will's-widow"?


threat

the possibility of trouble , danger , or ruin

Instruction: "for many people in york , the thought that such a fine church as st helen 's could be under threat will be a shock ." What is the definition of "threat"?


approximation

a thing that is similar to something else , but is not exactly the same

Instruction: "at the time corps engineers called their approximation a standard project hurricane ( sph ) , equivalent to what today would be called a fast-moving category 3 storm ." What is the definition of "approximation"?


zombie

a corpse said to be revived by witchcraft , especially in certain african and caribbean religions .

Instruction: "the voodoo zombie is not a dead person , but a living person who has been brain damaged ." What is the definition of "zombie"?


interfere

Context: your talking interferes with my work !

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

Instruction: "your talking interferes with my work !" What is the definition of "interfere"?


gam

Instruction: "our gams endure countless hours of bending , squatting , cycling and walking , all courtesy of the knees ." What is the definition of "gam"?


clavichord

a small rectangular keyboard instrument with a soft tone , used especially in private homes from the early 15th to early 19th centuries .

Instruction: "these keyboard works were written mainly for the clavichord , an instrument that was on the way out ; yet even as he played and wrote increasingly for the piano , he took the earlier instrument to the greatest heights ." What is the definition of "clavichord"?


strike

Instruction: "it seems , when you 're born with two strikes against you , working the count ca n't compete with seeing it and hitting it ." What is the definition of "strike"?


collect

ask for and receive ( charitable donations )

Instruction: "a nice website has been established in her memory and a charitable trust is collecting donations to support the kinds of causes for which she gave her life ." What is the definition of "collect"?


play

give a dramatic performance at ( a particular theatre or place )

Instruction: "the days of playing unglamorous locations like the south morang hotel are all over ." What is the definition of "play"?


play

engage in ( a game or activity ) for enjoyment

Instruction: "remember when you were a kid playing poker on your kitchen table for pennies ?" What is the definition of "play"?


play

the state of being active , operative , or effective

Instruction: "there are , of course , a number of policy considerations in play here , some in conflict ." What is the definition of "play"?


play

Context: the ball was still in play

Instruction: "the ball was still in play" What is the definition of "play"?


play

the space in or through which a mechanism can or does move

Instruction: "since then there 's been a lot of play in the steering ." What is the definition of "play"?


play

behave as though one were ( a specified type of person )

Instruction: "as a young girl , cora had always enjoyed playing the nurse for her brother or her cousins ." What is the definition of "play"?


play

perform in a film or theatrical production

Instruction: "taylor might as well have been playing opposite a wooden indian for all the response she got from him ." What is the definition of "play"?


play

Context: princeton plays yale this weekend

contend against an opponent in a sport , game , or battle

Instruction: "princeton plays yale this weekend" What is the definition of "play"?


play

Context: play water from a hose

discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream

Instruction: "play water from a hose" What is the definition of "play"?


play

Context: he plays the flute

perform music on ( a musical instrument )

Instruction: "he plays the flute" What is the definition of "play"?


play

compete against ( another player or team ) in a sporting match

Instruction: "at times you have to chop and change , particularly when you are playing good teams ." What is the definition of "play"?


height

Instruction: "ten minutes of b.a.s.e . jumping might not be for people lacking a head for heights ." What is the definition of "height"?


semiquaver

a note having the time value of a sixteenth of a semibreve or half a quaver , represented by a large dot with a two-hooked stem

Instruction: "maybe there is something to be said for inhabiting a separate little musical world of adulation , ‘ luvvies ’ and cascading semiquavers !" What is the definition of "semiquaver"?


slop

Instruction: "on a saturday morning , when most people are slopping about in a fleece , she was wearing a smart suit ." What is the definition of "slop"?


slop

Context: they waded through the slop

Instruction: "they waded through the slop" What is the definition of "slop"?


no

Context: did it with no help

quantifier ; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of

Instruction: "did it with no help" What is the definition of "no"?


groan

say something in a despairing or miserable tone

Instruction: "`` you are going to kill me , `` hannah groaned under her breath ." What is the definition of "groan"?


groan

Instruction: "eta posits a land groaning under the yoke of imperial spain - even though a territory called the basque land probably never existed , and much of what they claim is in france ." What is the definition of "groan"?


groan

( of an object ) make a low creaking sound when pressure or weight is applied

Instruction: "now my shelves groan under the weight of vinyl and cds which remain unheard and unloved ." What is the definition of "groan"?


death

Instruction: "so tranquil appeared the manly features in the repose of death , that some moments had passed ere those around could believe that the patriarch was no more ." What is the definition of "death"?


stocking

a women 's garment , typically made of translucent nylon or silk , that fits closely over the foot and is held up by suspenders or an elasticated strip at the upper thigh .

Instruction: "she was by no means a classic beauty but was eager to enhance her allure with her power suits and slightly risqué conversation , which included the revelation that she wore stockings and suspender belt ." What is the definition of "stocking"?


sticky

Context: sticky weather

Instruction: "sticky weather" What is the definition of "sticky"?


sticky

tending or designed to stick to things on contact

Instruction: "jenn felt something sticky on her hand , and removed it ." What is the definition of "sticky"?


compulsive

resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge

Instruction: "as treatment progresses , most patients gradually experience less anxiety from the obsessive thoughts and are able to resist the compulsive urges ." What is the definition of "compulsive"?


compulsive

( of a person ) acting as a result of an irresistible urge

Instruction: "black said she has neglected her house and garden , and her children and pets - members are compulsive readers ." What is the definition of "compulsive"?


embarrass

cause ( someone ) to feel awkward , self-conscious , or ashamed

Instruction: "i had only seen him like this once before , when he planned his revenge on another lord who had embarrassed him in public ." What is the definition of "embarrass"?


moon

Instruction: "orbiting saturn , the cassini spacecraft is set to release a probe that will travel to one of the planet 's moons , titan ." What is the definition of "moon"?


moon

the natural satellite of the earth , visible ( chiefly at night ) by reflected light from the sun

Instruction: "at the top of the page was a sketch of the phases the moon went through each month ." What is the definition of "moon"?


handicraftsman

a worker skilled in making objects by hand

Instruction: "the latter half of the eighteenth century turns the workman who was once a handicraftsman helped by tools , and next a part of a machine , into a tender of machines ." What is the definition of "handicraftsman"?


forfeit

lose or give up ( something ) as a necessary consequence of something else

Instruction: "but , surely , it forfeits its religious significance when it is used as a weapon of destruction , to punish rather than to purify ." What is the definition of "forfeit"?


retrograde

( of a metamorphic change ) resulting from a decrease in temperature or pressure .

Instruction: "a large pebble with a gneissose appearance is a retrograded orthogneiss , consisting of quartz , plagioclase , feldspar and muscovite , with relics of biotite , mostly chloritized , and a weakly folded tectonic foliation ." What is the definition of "retrograde"?


retrograde

( of the orbit or rotation of a planet or planetary satellite ) in a reverse direction from that normal in the solar system

Instruction: "the remaining three , however , have retrograde orbits ." What is the definition of "retrograde"?


hew

chop or cut ( something , especially wood or coal ) with an axe , pick , or other tool

Instruction: "the stone was instead hewn from the 400m-year-old sandstone rocks around scone ." What is the definition of "hew"?


letters

Context: he is a man of letters

Instruction: "he is a man of letters" What is the definition of "letters"?


legate

Instruction: "in a dramatic confrontation the governor attempted to murder the emperor 's legate but , failing to do so , committed suicide ." What is the definition of "legate"?


legate

a member of the clergy , especially a cardinal , representing the pope

Instruction: "luther was smarter and better prepared than the papal legate had anticipated ." What is the definition of "legate"?


recantation

a statement that one no longer holds a particular opinion or belief ; a retraction

Instruction: "the previous day , he had made a sniveling recantation on the floor of the senate ." What is the definition of "recantation"?


malfunction

Instruction: "remember that institutions must file a report with the fda whether device malfunction or user error causes injury ." What is the definition of "malfunction"?


pochette

a woman 's small handbag shaped like an envelope .

Instruction: "her skirt was all rumpled and her pochette lay some few feet away from her ." What is the definition of "pochette"?


firm

showing resolute determination and strength of character

Instruction: "he kept on marching ahead with equipoise and firm determination ." What is the definition of "firm"?


firm

Context: stocks are still firm

not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

Instruction: "stocks are still firm" What is the definition of "firm"?


firm

Instruction: "as a minimum , we get a firm definition of the kind of equipment needed for the job and how long it will be needed for that job ." What is the definition of "firm"?


firm

Instruction: "reds tried to break down the defence for the final 10 minutes but ym held firm and fully deserved their points ." What is the definition of "firm"?


firm

Instruction: "they were industrious by nature with a strong work ethic and a firm belief in self-sufficiency ." What is the definition of "firm"?


blinding

Instruction: "just as the man turned , another blinding explosion rocked lans ' world ." What is the definition of "blinding"?


shantung

a dress fabric spun from tussore silk with random irregularities in the surface texture

Instruction: "our silk combination curtains were the solution : their sheer tops let in diffused light , while solid shantung bottoms offer screening ." What is the definition of "shantung"?


banking

the business conducted or services offered by a bank

Instruction: "this year 's package for all other students continues to offer free banking over the phone , online or in their student branch ." What is the definition of "banking"?


dingle

Instruction: "he described the scene thus in 1941 - ‘ the river ure flows through a valley once more charming than it is today , but still beautiful in thickly wooded dingles , water falling in cascades , scars of naked rock , and fine views ’ ." What is the definition of "dingle"?


kill

used hyperbolically to indicate that someone will be extremely angry with ( another person )

Instruction: "and what kills me is some people in the media saying she ran away ." What is the definition of "kill"?


kill

put an end to or cause the failure or defeat of ( something )

Instruction: "it was killed by a single vote in the senate 's judiciary proceedings committee ." What is the definition of "kill"?


kill

Context: kill the engine

Instruction: "kill the engine" What is the definition of "kill"?


kill

cause to die ; put to death , usually intentionally or knowingly

Instruction: "this man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank" What is the definition of "kill"?


kill

pass ( time , or a specified amount of it ) , typically while waiting for a particular event

Instruction: "which is how i wound up at panera with a little bit of time to kill the other day , and found the network to be hors de combat ." What is the definition of "kill"?


kill

get rid of or destroy completely , especially in large numbers

Instruction: "the old mini was effectively killed off in 1999 by safety and emissions regulations ." What is the definition of "kill"?


conception

the way in which something is perceived or regarded

Instruction: "to get to this , we will take a quick detour through a hegelian conception of language ." What is the definition of "conception"?


conception

Instruction: "adding these better conceptions of perceptual structure to some of the ideas mentioned at the end of this article , we might yet be able to get a bloom or two out of this topic ." What is the definition of "conception"?


fable

a short story , typically with animals as characters , conveying a moral

Instruction: "likewise the use of animals as human stand-ins turns the tales into aesop-like fables with a modern , existential twist ." What is the definition of "fable"?


crack

Instruction: "we are no longer the crack troops , fighting for a better and sexier tomorrow ." What is the definition of "crack"?


crack

Instruction: "both events , both images , represented cracks in a system that can no longer exist ." What is the definition of "crack"?


antichrist

a person or force seen as opposing christ or the christian church

Instruction: "judas iscariot was considered for 20 centuries and by hundreds of millions of believers as an antichrist of the worst kind ." What is the definition of "antichrist"?


sociopath

a person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behaviour .

Instruction: "dramatic mental failures of this sort shade into failures of empathy , a deficit found in many sociopaths , who also show reduced function of the frontal cortices ." What is the definition of "sociopath"?


quinacrine

a nitrogen mustard derived from quinacrine , used as a fluorescent stain for chromosomes .

Instruction: "first , cytogenetic techniques , especially quinacrine staining , were developed , enabling each chromosome to be recognized by its unique banding pattern ." What is the definition of "quinacrine"?


personal

existing as a self-aware entity , not as an abstraction or an impersonal force

Instruction: "i was also able to make contact with spiritual entities personal to me , even explore some past life stuff a bit ." What is the definition of "personal"?


galaxy

a large group of impressive people or things

Instruction: "music fans flocked to hear a galaxy of international stars at a festival of global music and dance ." What is the definition of "galaxy"?


beneficiary

a person who derives advantage from something , especially a trust , will , or life insurance policy .

Instruction: "if the settlor is to be a beneficiary of the trust , it would normally be a discretionary trust ." What is the definition of "beneficiary"?


exclude

Instruction: "we can not exclude further occurrences of outbreaks in poultry and other birds in other areas of the european union ." What is the definition of "exclude"?


good

Context: good music

Instruction: "good music" What is the definition of "good"?


good

Instruction: "this technique does seem to work pretty good for me , a little too good sometimes , i think ." What is the definition of "good"?


good

Context: weigh the good against the bad

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

Instruction: "weigh the good against the bad" What is the definition of "good"?


good

Instruction: "evelyn was a grand neighbour and kind friend and her good deeds were many over the years ." What is the definition of "good"?


good

Context: a good friend

with or in a close or intimate relationship

Instruction: "a good friend" What is the definition of "good"?


good

Instruction: "gough will be in a good position to judge , as he will be working for sky sports during its coverage of the series ." What is the definition of "good"?


cantor

( in formal christian worship ) a person who sings solo verses or passages to which the choir or congregation respond .

Instruction: "one of those is david cherwien , cantor of mount olive lutheran church , minneapolis , the same position manz held for many years ." What is the definition of "cantor"?


remit

cancel or refrain from exacting or inflicting ( a debt or punishment )

Instruction: "as you will be aware , the punishment has already been remitted ." What is the definition of "remit"?


overabundance

Instruction: "in an age of information overabundance , we need cultural elites more than ever to stand over and above the cultural morass of mediocrity ." What is the definition of "overabundance"?


bell

the end of a trumpet or other brass instrument

Instruction: "he made me an unbelievable trumpet with carvings and designs and a big double bell , like a space-age trumpet ." What is the definition of "bell"?


bell

( of a stag or buck ) make a cry at rutting time .

Instruction: "the wood in the half-light waking at daybreak to the belling of stags that bursts into barks ." What is the definition of "bell"?


bell

the characteristic cry of a stag or buck at rutting time .

Instruction: "our guides will have you listen to the bell of the stag at the mating season or observe the animals from watch towers ." What is the definition of "bell"?


hindi

Instruction: "like me , umerbhai liked old hindi films , particularly their melodious music ." What is the definition of "hindi"?


rye

grains of rye , used mainly for making bread or whisky , and for fodder

Instruction: "the basis of the mordvin economy was cereal agriculture , and the staples of the mordvin diet were bread made from rye flour , as well as oats and barley ." What is the definition of "rye"?


perception

Instruction: "luther had a new perception of the bible" What is the definition of "perception"?


ubiquity

the fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common

Instruction: "photography 's variety and self-effacing ubiquity have also made it an elusive historical entity , defying traditional interpretative or narrative structures ." What is the definition of "ubiquity"?


naturalization

changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers ' phonology

Instruction: "the naturalization in english of many italian words" What is the definition of "naturalization"?


equivocation

the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself ; prevarication

Instruction: "but congressional equivocation also reflects congressional ambivalence ." What is the definition of "equivocation"?


sass

Instruction: "you 've got sass , style , and a ‘ i do n't care about nothing ’ type attitude ." What is the definition of "sass"?


sass

Instruction: "she agrees to smuggle lukas into occupied turkish territory so he can see his hometown again , but he keeps almost getting them killed by sassing every turk in sight ." What is the definition of "sass"?


blistering

( of criticism ) expressed with great vehemence

Instruction: "as angry workers rejected the restructuring plan and proposals for widespread job losses there was blistering criticism of key decisions taken by senior management in recent years ." What is the definition of "blistering"?


arkansan

Context: look at that golden arkansan shore .

relating to or characteristic of the us state of arkansas or its inhabitants

Instruction: "look at that golden arkansan shore ." What is the definition of "arkansan"?


evenki

a member of an indigenous people living scattered through the wastes of northern siberia .

Instruction: "mengo highlighted the russian peoples of that region - the koryaks , itelmen , chuckhi , evenki and aleut - with their drumming , theatre and song ." What is the definition of "evenki"?


valedictory

Context: a suitable valedictory gesture

of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell

Instruction: "a suitable valedictory gesture" What is the definition of "valedictory"?


valedictory

Instruction: "the festival 's valedictory function will be held on may 9 ." What is the definition of "valedictory"?


pyrimidine

a substituted derivative of pyrimidine , especially the bases thymine and cytosine present in dna .

Instruction: "purines and pyrimidines are considered as complex molecules themselves because they are never synthesized as such in vivo ." What is the definition of "pyrimidine"?


loot

private property taken from an enemy in war

Instruction: "this way you 're able to survive and get a variety of loot off enemy ships ." What is the definition of "loot"?


loot

Instruction: "that 's a lot of loot for a pair of companies that have yet to make a dime in profits ." What is the definition of "loot"?


coaming

a raised border round the cockpit or hatch of a yacht or other boat to keep out water

Instruction: "i dropped further down , below the coaming and into the hold ." What is the definition of "coaming"?


runner

a person who runs between the wickets for an injured batsman

Instruction: "however , a batsman who has opted for a runner can not act as a runner for another batsman ." What is the definition of "runner"?


runner

a fast-swimming fish of the jack family , occurring in tropical seas .

Instruction: "a lot of small fish will do the job - spanish mackerel , bluefish - but the preferred bait is the blue runner , also called a hardtail ." What is the definition of "runner"?


punish

treat ( someone ) in an unfairly harsh way

Instruction: "the measures directed against teenagers in particular ‘ is unduly harsh and punishes someone for merely being present . ’" What is the definition of "punish"?


whisper

Instruction: "smiling silently , she listened to the whisper of the wind ." What is the definition of "whisper"?


whisper

( of leaves , wind , or water ) rustle or murmur softly .

Instruction: "the flowers swayed in the breeze and the grass and leaves whispered with them ." What is the definition of "whisper"?


great

Instruction: "the staff always go out of their way for me , too , and the guys who own it are great blokes ." What is the definition of "great"?


great

Instruction: "they played great in all their matches ." What is the definition of "great"?


great

used to express surprise , admiration , or contempt , especially in exclamations

Instruction: "you have no right to order me around anymore , you great lump ." What is the definition of "great"?


great

of an extent , amount , or intensity considerably above average

Instruction: "there is no doubt that the west coast has an immense amount of great scenery and things to do ." What is the definition of "great"?


great

Instruction: "rows of teeth exposed between the great jaws that turned the oceans into a sea of blood ." What is the definition of "great"?


basket

a facility on a website that records items selected by a customer for purchase until the transaction is completed

Instruction: "when you have added all the products you want to your basket , proceed to checkout by pressing the 'checkout ' button across the top of the page ." What is the definition of "basket"?


outlook

a person 's point of view or general attitude to life

Instruction: "still active and alert mary attributes her longevity to plenty of hard work , good genes , a healthy lifestyle and a positive outlook on life in general ." What is the definition of "outlook"?


slob

a person who is lazy and has low standards of cleanliness

Instruction: "they were asking for lazy , fat slobs who do nothing at home to apply ." What is the definition of "slob"?


navigation

a navigable inland waterway , especially a canal

Instruction: "he will then embark on a walking history of the town , providing a talk on the grand canal and barrow navigation ." What is the definition of "navigation"?


laminate

Instruction: "occasional thin dark grey laminated mudstones are associated with some of the sandstones ." What is the definition of "laminate"?


vorticella

a sedentary , single-celled aquatic animal with a contractile stalk and a bell-shaped body bearing a ring of cilia .

Instruction: "on first visual inspection , the vorticella appeared as a small patch of fungus , about 8mm in diameter ." What is the definition of "vorticella"?


corolla

the petals of a flower , typically forming a whorl within the sepals and enclosing the reproductive organs .

Instruction: "as is now regarded as typical of bat-pollinated flowers , the corolla is sturdy and the nectary disk is large ." What is the definition of "corolla"?


rowlock

a fitting on the gunwale of a boat which serves as a fulcrum for an oar and keeps it in place .

Instruction: "all the way out and all the way back , the only sounds to be heard , apart from our conversation , were the thunk of the oars in the rowlocks and the splashing of the water as the boat moved along ." What is the definition of "rowlock"?


intuition

an impression that something might be the case

Instruction: "he had an intuition that something had gone wrong" What is the definition of "intuition"?


grouch

voice one 's discontent ill-temperedly ; grumble

Instruction: "last time we met he was in spectacular sore head mode , grouching at a line of questioning he did n't like and being airily evasive if he felt we were getting too deep ." What is the definition of "grouch"?


elicit

draw forth ( something that is latent or potential ) into existence

Instruction: "detection of the deviant elicits additional evoked potentials ." What is the definition of "elicit"?


capitalization

the action of writing or printing in capital letters or with an initial capital .

Instruction: "the random capitalization and numbering of the word is what is affectionately known as ‘ haxxor ’ speak , and is used mostly by kids online as a way to psudo-code their correspondence ." What is the definition of "capitalization"?


blatherskite

a person who talks at great length without making much sense .

Instruction: "many of the books we see these days perched perfectly in high street seasonal window displays are written by static , worn-out , curmudgeonly blatherskites ." What is the definition of "blatherskite"?


preference

a prior right or precedence , especially in connection with the payment of debts

Instruction: "that must be so whether the preference took the form of the payment of a debt or the grant of a security ." What is the definition of "preference"?


sinister

stemming from evil characteristics or forces ; wicked or dishonorable

Instruction: "the scheme of some sinister intelligence bent on punishing him ' -thomas hardy" What is the definition of "sinister"?


columella

Instruction: "on most specimens , the very thin columella in the median part of the shell is either broken or missing ( probably resorbed ) ." What is the definition of "columella"?


tailplane

a horizontal aerofoil at the tail of an aircraft .

Instruction: "the fuselage is of light metal construction and parts of the tailplane are of composite structure in order to reduce radar signature ." What is the definition of "tailplane"?


follow

Instruction: "her eyes followed bizzy as he closed gaz 's front door and walked across the gravel drive to the car ." What is the definition of "follow"?


follow

take an active interest in or be a supporter of

Instruction: "i do n't follow the video game industry much , but at first glance it looks like sega is making a good move ." What is the definition of "follow"?


follow

( of a book , film , programme , etc . ) be concerned with or trace the development of

Instruction: "the programme follows gordon as he tries to help bereaved parents greta and andrew rhodes seek solace following the death of their son ." What is the definition of "follow"?


april

the fourth month of the year , in the northern hemisphere usually considered the second month of spring

Instruction: "the advice centre opened in april last year , and is the first of its kind in the country ." What is the definition of "april"?


molar

Instruction: "such molar problems of personality as the ego functions ' -- r.r . hunt" What is the definition of "molar"?


scramble

a difficult or hurried clamber up or over something

Instruction: "the next hour was a constant scramble through tangled trees , around in circles , and hiding behind bushes ." What is the definition of "scramble"?


scramble

order ( a fighter aircraft or its pilot ) to take off immediately in an emergency or for action

Instruction: "raf helicopters were scrambled and the plane was greeted by armed police backed up by teams of firefighters and paramedics ." What is the definition of "scramble"?


analeptic

( chiefly of a drug ) tending to restore a person 's health or strength ; restorative .

Instruction: "this analeptic effect of map was blocked by atropine but not by atropine methylbromide , indicating the central cholinergic nature of the response ." What is the definition of "analeptic"?


limelight

Context: he enjoyed being in the limelight

Instruction: "he enjoyed being in the limelight" What is the definition of "limelight"?


debunk

reduce the inflated reputation of ( someone )

Instruction: "i wanted to take a moment to say thank you , both for your much-needed educational foundation and for your dedicated work debunking scam artists and frauds ." What is the definition of "debunk"?


lay

( of a female bird , insect , reptile , or amphibian ) produce ( an egg ) from inside the body

Instruction: "the moth lays eggs , and the larvae leave silvery trails as they damage the foliage ." What is the definition of "lay"?


ping

Instruction: "pereira had held off his man and slipped the ball back to the fullback , who weaved his way in to the box and side-footed his shot past marshall only for the ball to ping off the base of the post ." What is the definition of "ping"?


stretch

Context: there were stretches of boredom

an unbroken period of time during which you do something

Instruction: "there were stretches of boredom" What is the definition of "stretch"?


stretch

an act of stretching one 's limbs or body

Instruction: "students may do simple stretches before a practice session , such as extending the arms overhead or doing a forward bend , to relax the muscles and focus the mind ." What is the definition of "stretch"?


stretch

Context: beyond any stretch of his understanding

extension to or beyond the ordinary limit

Instruction: "beyond any stretch of his understanding" What is the definition of "stretch"?


stretch

increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

Instruction: "stretch the soup by adding some more cream" What is the definition of "stretch"?


stretch

Instruction: "saturdays qualifying was a new experience for me as i blew the minute pin on the back stretch and had to cut the field and come back around the entire course ." What is the definition of "stretch"?


thoroughbred

Instruction: "the cast is of genuine thoroughbred quality ." What is the definition of "thoroughbred"?


congee

Context: he has congeed with the king

depart after obtaining formal permission

Instruction: "he has congeed with the king" What is the definition of "congee"?


yogi

Instruction: "the shakta yogis seek to awaken the sleeping goddess kundalini and unite her with lord shiva in the sahasrara chakra ." What is the definition of "yogi"?


streamer

a long , narrow strip of material used as a decoration or symbol

Instruction: "the apartment was decorated in gold streamers and lights ." What is the definition of "streamer"?


streamer

an elongated mass of luminous matter , e.g . in aurorae or the sun 's corona

Instruction: "coronal streamers are the most obvious features in those images , their shapes varying over the several hours of the data collection ." What is the definition of "streamer"?


procure

obtain ( something ) , especially with care or effort

Instruction: "the wall street journal has been leaked those portions of the october 2002 national intelligence estimate relating to iraq 's efforts to procure uranium in africa ." What is the definition of "procure"?


drop

force or be forced to play ( a relatively high card ) as a loser under an opponent 's higher card , because it is the only card in its suit held in the hand

Instruction: "face cards are dropped on face cards or aces of the same color ." What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

Instruction: "‘ you look ready to drop , ’ he said the minute i left the practice room ." What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

Context: i think you should just drop her .

Instruction: "i think you should just drop her ." What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

Instruction: "now do n't get me wrong , i have n't dropped thousands of dollars . not even hundreds of dollars ." What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

Context: she dropped into army jargon

Instruction: "she dropped into army jargon" What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

Instruction: "they expected the drop would be successful" What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

( of a person or animal ) sink to or towards the ground

Instruction: "not trusting herself to necessarily remain on top of the cliff standing , she dropped to her stomach and slithered toward the edge of the cliff ." What is the definition of "drop"?


frame-up

a conspiracy to incriminate someone falsely

Instruction: "the disclosure of more details will let the public know that he really committed the offence with indisputable evidence and there were no elements of a frame-up or political conspiracy ." What is the definition of "frame-up"?


scout

an instance of gathering information , especially by reconnoitring an area

Instruction: "with a preliminary scout of the area and a sketch map , we were someway nearer as to understanding where everything was in relation to each other ." What is the definition of "scout"?


put-on

Instruction: "a self-confessed succubus hunter , it 's hard to tell if this guy 's nuts or if the site 's a put-on ." What is the definition of "put-on"?


village

a group of houses and associated buildings , larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town , situated in a rural area

Instruction: "thankfully there are many more enlightened towns and villages in the area that welcome visitors however they may travel ." What is the definition of "village"?


stamp

impress ( a pattern or mark ) with an engraved or inked block or die

Instruction: "it starts with their personalities , which are very different , but which are equally stamped on their new teams ." What is the definition of "stamp"?


stamp

bring down ( one 's foot ) heavily on the ground or on something on the ground

Instruction: "madelaine hudson sang and played guitar , accompanied by african drums and pennywhistle , then a group of belly dancers from orbost got the crowd clapping their hands and stamping their feet ." What is the definition of "stamp"?


stamp

Context: stamp needles

form or cut out with a mold , form , or die

Instruction: "stamp needles" What is the definition of "stamp"?


stamp

Context: his playing stamps him as a romantic

reveal clearly as having a certain character

Instruction: "his playing stamps him as a romantic" What is the definition of "stamp"?


red

Instruction: "come here at sunset , when the colours flame in red and orange , bold and beautiful ." What is the definition of "red"?


red

( of a person or their face ) flushed or rosy , especially with embarrassment , anger , or heat

Instruction: "he let go of her hand and hugged me hard , burying his red face in my neck ." What is the definition of "red"?


liana

a woody climbing plant that hangs from trees , especially in tropical rainforests .

Instruction: "a liana climbs its host tree , called a trellis , by laying down a network of tendrils , spikes , and hooks ." What is the definition of "liana"?


mimeograph

make a copy of ( a document ) with a mimeograph

Instruction: "although it was very modest indeed , five or six pages mimeographed on rough paper , i believe it was this newsletter which announced the rebirth of aikido to the general public ." What is the definition of "mimeograph"?


boards

Context: most actors love to stride the boards

Instruction: "most actors love to stride the boards" What is the definition of "boards"?


emerald

Instruction: "the necklace she wore around her neck glowed a deep emerald as he did so ." What is the definition of "emerald"?


mastaba

an ancient egyptian tomb consisting of an underground burial chamber with rooms above it ( at ground level ) to store offerings .

Instruction: "to the east , three of the king 's wives had their own small pyramids , with streets of mastaba - bench-shaped tombs - for his sons and daughters ." What is the definition of "mastaba"?


mastaba

an ancient egyptian mud-brick tomb with a rectangular base and sloping sides and flat roof

Instruction: "the egyptian pyramids developed from the mastaba" What is the definition of "mastaba"?


deaccession

the official removal of an item from a library , museum , or art gallery in order to sell it

Instruction: "a decision to return has been made in another case ( the benevento missal ) , although there will have to be a change in the law to allow deaccession ." What is the definition of "deaccession"?


sene

a monetary unit of samoa , equal to one hundredth of a tala .

Instruction: "in 1967 , coins were introduced for 1 , 2 , 5 , 10 , 20 and 50 sene . except for the bronze 1 and 2 sene , these coins were struck in cupro-nickel ." What is the definition of "sene"?


bluster

loud , aggressive , or indignant talk with little effect

Instruction: "despite this , the cast members manage to make each character a believable one , with an individual personality , and show that beneath the bravado and bluster and laddish behaviour , there lurks a decent human being ." What is the definition of "bluster"?


hydrochlorofluorocarbon

any of a class of inert compounds of carbon , hydrogen , chlorine , and fluorine , used in place of cfcs as being somewhat less destructive to the ozone layer .

Instruction: "blowing agents such as chlorofluorocarbons , and to a lesser extent hydrochlorofluorocarbons , have been identified with the destruction of the earth 's protective ozone layer ." What is the definition of "hydrochlorofluorocarbon"?


skivvy

do menial household tasks ; work as a skivvy

Instruction: "burke 's opportunity to ditch the skivvying came when his ailing grandfather divided up some inheritance money before passing away ." What is the definition of "skivvy"?


still

Context: a still photograph

used of pictures ; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion ; or representing objects not capable of motion

Instruction: "a still photograph" What is the definition of "still"?


still

Context: a still wine

Instruction: "a still wine" What is the definition of "still"?


still

an ordinary static photograph as opposed to a motion picture , especially a single shot from a cinema film

Instruction: "after 1959 , he devoted himself to film , and his later photographic pieces are often printed directly from film strips or stills with text written by hand ." What is the definition of "still"?


still

Context: it 's still warm outside

with reference to action or condition ; without change , interruption , or cessation

Instruction: "it 's still warm outside" What is the definition of "still"?


cleanliness

the state or quality of being clean or being kept clean

Instruction: "in exchange , he will give the beggar clothes and cleanliness ." What is the definition of "cleanliness"?


ricochet

the action or movement of a bullet or other projectile when ricocheting

Instruction: "the probability of ricochet decreases as the impact angle increases ." What is the definition of "ricochet"?


provincialism

the way of life characteristic of the regions outside the capital city of a country , especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded

Instruction: "scout finch was so caught up in small town provincialism that she regarded a cunningham as socially inferior ." What is the definition of "provincialism"?


period

added to the end of a statement to indicate that no further discussion is possible or desirable

Instruction: "`` you hate cats period , `` tiffany reminded her fondly ." What is the definition of "period"?


period

Instruction: "small pauses were commas , larger ones were semicolons and colon ; and periods of course were the longest pause of all ." What is the definition of "period"?


private

( of thoughts and feelings ) not to be revealed to others

Instruction: "no word on how the wife liked having her private feelings turned into a giant political display ." What is the definition of "private"?


private

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

Instruction: "the former president is now a private citizen" What is the definition of "private"?


prompting

Context: the audience could hear his prompting

a cue given to a performer ( usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken )

Instruction: "the audience could hear his prompting" What is the definition of "prompting"?


moluccan

a native or inhabitant of the molucca islands , an island group in indonesia

Instruction: "moluccans already had their own welfare organisations ." What is the definition of "moluccan"?


tricycle

a vehicle similar to a bicycle , but having three wheels , two at the back and one at the front .

Instruction: "cyclists and delivery tricycles dart in and out of the traffic , threatening the pristine paint jobs of such exotic cars ." What is the definition of "tricycle"?


tricycle

a three-wheeled motor vehicle for a disabled driver .

Instruction: "whizz-kidz is a national children 's charity , which provides customised mobility equipment , such as wheelchairs and tricycles , to disabled children and young people to give them independent mobility ." What is the definition of "tricycle"?


fear

a feeling of anxiety concerning the outcome of something or the safety of someone

Instruction: "he said research showed that the physical environment in which people live had a direct impact upon fears and concerns about their safety ." What is the definition of "fear"?


fear

the likelihood of something unwelcome happening

Instruction: "a fear of the risk in making significant investment in automated applications is putting off many companies which could benefit ." What is the definition of "fear"?


american

Instruction: "even more puzzling are two large landmasses to the left and right of the american double continent ." What is the definition of "american"?


cowl

Instruction: "he 's batman without the cowl , but the sunglasses substitute nicely ." What is the definition of "cowl"?


nahuatl

relating to the nahuatl or their language .

Instruction: "nandachare means ‘ yellow river ’ in the nahuatl language ." What is the definition of "nahuatl"?


motorcycle

a two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and has no pedals .

Instruction: "glenn was a big fan of dancing , computers , motorcycles and roller skating ." What is the definition of "motorcycle"?


encaustic

the art or process of encaustic painting .

Instruction: "comprehensive workshops in encaustic and oil stick technique ." What is the definition of "encaustic"?


dint

Instruction: "the dashboard was marked with dints and encrusted in a thin layer of dust and grime ." What is the definition of "dint"?


bay

an indentation or recess in a range of hills or mountains .

Instruction: "as trevor said this , they passed over the mountains , showing a bay with a large city surrounding it ." What is the definition of "bay"?


bay

( of a horse ) brown with black points .

Instruction: "the bay colt has collected six wins in ten career starts ." What is the definition of "bay"?


bay

( of a group of people ) shout loudly , typically to demand something

Instruction: "ring leaders urged the baying mob , which included women and children as young as seven , to stand their ground despite facing mounted police galloping towards them at full charge ." What is the definition of "bay"?


bay

an area specially allocated or marked off

Instruction: "this means more vehicles through the service bay and more profit for the dealer ." What is the definition of "bay"?


bay

an evergreen mediterranean shrub with deep green leaves and purple berries . its aromatic leaves are used in cooking and were formerly used to make triumphal crowns for victors .

Instruction: "he also grows grapes , tomatoes , aubergines , peppers , squash , sage , thyme , rosemary and bay ." What is the definition of "bay"?


countermine

Context: we countermined the banks of the river

destroy enemy mines with one 's own mines

Instruction: "we countermined the banks of the river" What is the definition of "countermine"?


exhibitionism

extravagant behaviour that is intended to attract attention to oneself .

Instruction: "the roommates - barely legal , scared , nervous and prone to idiotic exhibitionism - are abandoned in foreign cities , with lots of money and practically nothing to do ." What is the definition of "exhibitionism"?


suspend

defer or delay ( an action , event , or judgement )

Instruction: "cannier sme owners will suspend judgement until they see what real changes emerge in the kind of deals their banks are prepared to offer ." What is the definition of "suspend"?


moo

Instruction: "costing £9.99 , the cow moos and shakes uncontrollably when switched on ." What is the definition of "moo"?


catawba

a white wine made from the catawba grape .

Instruction: "about catawba wine , my advice is to pass ." What is the definition of "catawba"?


resumption

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Instruction: "sources close to the commission warned yesterday that any resumption of work on the sites had to be handled with the utmost sensitivity as it was imperative the hopes of bereaved families were not falsely raised ." What is the definition of "resumption"?


breath

an inhalation or exhalation of air from the lungs

Instruction: "he took a few deep breaths and realized it was a stain from something he drank a few days prior ." What is the definition of "breath"?


breath

Instruction: "there was n't a breath of air in the room" What is the definition of "breath"?


breath

Context: his sour breath offended her

the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration

Instruction: "his sour breath offended her" What is the definition of "breath"?


gourmand

a connoisseur of good food ; a gourmet .

Instruction: "aspiring gourmands must first begin by collecting the raw ingredients ." What is the definition of "gourmand"?


dendrite

a natural tree-like or moss-like marking on a rock or mineral .

Instruction: "alan charig et al . found that when he backwardly printed a negative photograph of the counterslab dendrite patterns , they match perfectly with the corresponding dendrites of the main slab ." What is the definition of "dendrite"?


technocracy

an instance or application of technocracy .

Instruction: "i had already done a theocratic technocracy , so why not a feudal democracy ?" What is the definition of "technocracy"?


servicer

an organization that collects debt payments on behalf of a lender .

Instruction: "he was previously president of lombard , a wholly-owned morgan stanley non-performing loan servicer in japan ." What is the definition of "servicer"?


fresh

not previously known or used ; new or different

Instruction: "we 've been given the opportunity to make a fresh start and build something from scratch ." What is the definition of "fresh"?


obstruction

a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress ; an obstacle or blockage

Instruction: "councillor pickup condemned the mobile takeaway on safety grounds , saying larger vehicles caused obstructions ." What is the definition of "obstruction"?


drummer

a deep-bodied marine fish with dark longitudinal stripes , found in shallow coastal waters of australia .

Instruction: "other fish on the go are pan-size bream , luderick and drummers ." What is the definition of "drummer"?


borderline

only just acceptable in quality or as belonging to a category

Instruction: "about 6,000 smokers with borderline to moderate airflow obstruction were recruited and were followed up for 5 years ." What is the definition of "borderline"?


dignity

Instruction: "he respected the dignity of the emissaries" What is the definition of "dignity"?


dignity

the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect

Instruction: "he exuded dignity and gravity and he was courteous to counsel and witnesses alike ." What is the definition of "dignity"?


tutor

act as a tutor to ( a single pupil or a very small group )

Instruction: "that was fine with him ; he had been privately tutored all his life and did n't care about his education ." What is the definition of "tutor"?


tutor

Instruction: "i study and i do part time work tutoring or gardening ( mow lawns ) ." What is the definition of "tutor"?


puddle

a small pool of liquid , especially of rainwater on the ground

Instruction: "he was dripping water onto the ground , and there was a puddle of rain water forming around his feet ." What is the definition of "puddle"?


swamp

overwhelm with an excessive amount of something ; inundate

Instruction: "many feared that they were being swamped by huge waves of new immigrants and the large families the new arrivals typically had ." What is the definition of "swamp"?


mechanical

Context: mechanical skills

relating to or concerned with machinery or tools

Instruction: "mechanical skills" What is the definition of "mechanical"?


mechanical

Instruction: "we 'll have to check the mechanicals on the door ." What is the definition of "mechanical"?


mechanical

Instruction: "he received a doctorate in aerospace and mechanical sciences from princeton university in 1967 ." What is the definition of "mechanical"?


slaver

Instruction: "political , economic , social , religious , and personal matters at each spot the slaver touched , as well as on the vessel itself , affected the nature of the experience for all concerned ." What is the definition of "slaver"?


chain

a measure of length equivalent to a chain ( 66 ft ) .

Instruction: "the original family home built in 1123 ad is a traditional square norman castle four chains wide with turrets two chains high at each of the four corners ." What is the definition of "chain"?


hymn

Context: they hymned their love of god

Instruction: "they hymned their love of god" What is the definition of "hymn"?


hymn

Instruction: "sometimes you ca n't make it on your own affectingly hymns the singer 's late father , pulling back from mawkishness ." What is the definition of "hymn"?


seat

Context: the theater seats 2,000

Instruction: "the theater seats 2,000" What is the definition of "seat"?


seat

Context: the host seated me next to mrs. smith

Instruction: "the host seated me next to mrs. smith" What is the definition of "seat"?


seat

any support where you can sit ( especially the part of a chair or bench etc . on which you sit )

Instruction: "he dusted off the seat before sitting down" What is the definition of "seat"?


seat

Instruction: "she arrived at her desk and found that her laptop was not fully seated in the docking station ." What is the definition of "seat"?


hydrometer

an instrument for measuring the density of liquids .

Instruction: "the other piece of equipment is a device called a hydrometer , which measures alcoholic strength ." What is the definition of "hydrometer"?


lynch

( of a group of people ) kill ( someone ) for an alleged offence without a legal trial , especially by hanging

Instruction: "sue 's wise tutelage and tom 's submission to it keeps him alive for nineteen years in the hostile south , where ‘ they lynch you bout anything ’ ." What is the definition of "lynch"?


laugh

something that causes laughter ; a source of fun , amusement , or derision

Instruction: "after dinner , people swap stories , play music , have a laugh ." What is the definition of "laugh"?


swaggie

a person carrying a swag or a bundle of belongings ; a swagman

Instruction: "the swaggie was last seen heading off up george street complete with swag looking for a place to stay the night ." What is the definition of "swaggie"?


chipmaker

a company that manufactures microchips .

Instruction: "brightfield inspection is used by chipmakers to find the most critical defects during wafer manufacturing ." What is the definition of "chipmaker"?


cyanotype

Instruction: "‘ ocean flowers ’ featured a compelling selection of drawings , watercolors , cyanotypes , photogenic drawings , and prints of seashells , feathers and plants , primarily from england , scotland and india ." What is the definition of "cyanotype"?


ruling

currently exercising authority or influence

Instruction: "they currently are part of the ruling coalition along with the left-wing labor party ." What is the definition of "ruling"?


riposte

Instruction: "a soldier went down in a flash of steel as he neatly riposted his clumsy strike ." What is the definition of "riposte"?


riposte

a quick , clever reply to an insult or criticism .

Instruction: "he 's once again cooler than cool , coming up with witty ripostes we 've heard before and powerful speeches that , once again , prove his coolness ." What is the definition of "riposte"?


classic

a subject at school or university which involves the study of ancient greek and latin literature , philosophy , and history

Instruction: "social science was her favourite subject and she hated classics ." What is the definition of "classic"?


classic

a major sports tournament or competition , especially in golf or tennis

Instruction: "a poker classic will be held on sunday ." What is the definition of "classic"?


fate

be destined to happen , turn out , or act in a particular way

Instruction: "vast amounts of the knowledge and creative output of the last century is fated to turn to dust ; forgotten , unwanted and unknown ." What is the definition of "fate"?


servitude

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Instruction: "in the millennium before the communist party revolution , it was an antidote to a life of female servitude ." What is the definition of "servitude"?


cypress

used in names of coniferous trees of other families that resemble the cypress , e.g . swamp cypress .

Instruction: "this conifer , like the bald cypress and pond cypress of the southeastern united states , is deciduous , losing all of its short , soft needles in the autumn ." What is the definition of "cypress"?


benefice

a permanent church appointment , typically that of a rector or vicar , for which property and income are provided in respect of pastoral duties .

Instruction: "by 1280 , the church in each country had experience of the practice of papal provision , whereby the pope actually nominated candidates to benefices , including from time to time episcopal sees ." What is the definition of "benefice"?


slide

the place on a machine or instrument where a sliding part operates .

Instruction: "the tooling is mounted on arms that are attached to slides , as well ." What is the definition of "slide"?


jug

Context: jug the rabbit

Instruction: "jug the rabbit" What is the definition of "jug"?


jug

stew or boil ( a hare or rabbit ) in a covered container

Instruction: "i remember still the rich , dense jugged hare i ate then , served from its own shining copper pot ; 25 years on , jugged hare is still on the menu although today the marinade contains chinese five spices ." What is the definition of "jug"?


immunosuppressive

( chiefly of drugs ) partially or completely suppressing the immune response of an individual .

Instruction: "such transfers of fully formed organs might require immunosuppressive drugs to make them compatible ." What is the definition of "immunosuppressive"?


tryptophan

an amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins . it is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates .

Instruction: "peptides are named by the position of tryptophan in the amino acid sequence ." What is the definition of "tryptophan"?


throng

( of a crowd ) fill or be present in ( a place or area )

Instruction: "it was a clear night and we were glad of this hospitality as the town was just thronged with people - almost 1,000 at the camping ground alone ." What is the definition of "throng"?


fixing

apparatus or equipment for a particular purpose

Instruction: "‘ with a sled , i can also carry firewood or all the fixings for a picnic , ’ cheryl says ." What is the definition of "fixing"?


lethality

the capacity to cause death or serious harm or damage

Instruction: "this lethality is suppressed by mutation in any one of the recombination repair genes rad51 , rad52 , rad55 , or rad57 ." What is the definition of "lethality"?


motto

a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual , family , or institution

Instruction: "his family motto epitomises the giffards ' traditional love of hunting ." What is the definition of "motto"?


reproduce

produce something very similar to ( something else ) in a different medium or context

Instruction: "echo effects are reproduced well , even under water ." What is the definition of "reproduce"?


torsion

( in a gastropod mollusc ) the spontaneous twisting of the visceral hump through 180° during larval development .

Instruction: "some species reverse torsion , but evidence of having passed through a twisted phase can be seen in the anatomy of these forms ." What is the definition of "torsion"?


tracery

ornamental stone openwork , typically in the upper part of a gothic window

Instruction: "the main medieval style in western europe , characterized by the pointed arch , slender columns and shafts , buttresses , pinnacles , and increasingly complex ceiling vaulting and window tracery ." What is the definition of "tracery"?


turn

a change of the tide from ebb to flow or vice versa

Instruction: "nature speaks at the tide 's turn , when all that drifts is gathered , going round again ." What is the definition of "turn"?


turn

Instruction: "he will turn wood on a lathe and tend the museum 's medieval garden , which has plants for household , culinary and medicinal use ." What is the definition of "turn"?