brazil

a large three-sided nut with an edible kernel , several of which develop inside a large woody capsule borne by a south american forest tree .

Instruction: "particularly good sources of selenium include cereals and other grains , brazil nuts , seafood , poultry , mushrooms and asparagus ." What is the definition of "brazil"?


tocsin

Instruction: "it is built around the word that rings like a tocsin repeatedly through the piece : materialism ." What is the definition of "tocsin"?


add

Instruction: "add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town" What is the definition of "add"?


sparkling

Context: sparkling snow

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

Instruction: "sparkling snow" What is the definition of "sparkling"?


soulster

Instruction: "he is both avuncular moralist and sexual soulster , alternately exhorting the children to stay out of trouble and serenading them about ‘ sex down by the fire ’ and ‘ making sweet love all night long . ’" What is the definition of "soulster"?


penetrator

a person or thing that penetrates something .

Instruction: "that could get ugly - and painful , both for the penetrator and the penetrated ." What is the definition of "penetrator"?


theatre

Instruction: "he kept a vigil outside the theatre while the surgeons operated ." What is the definition of "theatre"?


bear

Instruction: "the butler reappeared instantly bearing a silver tea tray with a glass of ice and a pitcher of cold water , which he poured into the glass and offered to me ." What is the definition of "bear"?


bear

Instruction: "old ottokar brandt ( siegfried rumann of grand hotel ) , a great bear of a man whose crippled left arm once played a gifted violin , has taught his daughter all he knows of music ." What is the definition of "bear"?


reward

Instruction: "to support this requires a society in which all citizens are able to make a real commitment and receive a fair reward for that commitment ." What is the definition of "reward"?


filter

Instruction: "you 'd think that not having to add a filter would make the cigarette cheaper , but that does n't seem to be the case ." What is the definition of "filter"?


filter

a screen , plate , or layer of a substance which absorbs light or other radiation or selectively absorbs some of its components

Instruction: "to cut down on the glare , he used a polarized filter on his camera ." What is the definition of "filter"?


filter

an arrangement whereby vehicles may turn left ( or right ) while other traffic waiting to go straight ahead or turn right ( or left ) is stopped by a red light

Instruction: "then you think about those people on the roads who selfishly block junctions , who cut you up at a roundabout , who use filter lanes to queue jump ." What is the definition of "filter"?


filter

pass ( a liquid , gas , light , or sound ) through a device to remove unwanted material

Instruction: "this layer surrounds the earth and filters ultraviolet light from the rays of the sun ." What is the definition of "filter"?


humour

each of the four chief fluids of the body ( blood , phlegm , yellow bile ( choler ) , and black bile ( melancholy ) ) that were thought to determine a person 's physical and mental qualities by the relative proportions in which they were present .

Instruction: "according to this theory , the most important determinants of health were the four humours found in the body : blood , phlegm , black bile , and yellow bile ." What is the definition of "humour"?


flag

used in reference to one 's home country or its system of beliefs and values

Instruction: "for example he will be competing in his third olympics under three different flags ." What is the definition of "flag"?


pudge

Instruction: "if i do n't work out , i turn into a puddle of unsightly pudge ." What is the definition of "pudge"?


fur

a coating formed on the tongue , typically as a symptom of sickness .

Instruction: "just had a bit of breakfast and i 'm now trying to get the fur off my tongue while writing this ." What is the definition of "fur"?


fur

the short , fine , soft hair of certain animals

Instruction: "while it lacks the glamour factor of soft sensuous fur , a shearling 's ability to keep out the cold is indisputable ." What is the definition of "fur"?


goddamn

Context: oh , damn ( or goddamn ) !

Instruction: "oh , damn ( or goddamn ) !" What is the definition of "goddamn"?


foxtrot

a ballroom dance having an uneven rhythm with alternation of slow and quick steps .

Instruction: "i believe they are the youngest couple in the country capable of performing the foxtrot , quickstep , waltz and tango ." What is the definition of "foxtrot"?


tang

Instruction: "in summer , i add scoops of rich ice-cream ; in winter , natural yoghurt and flower honey give a fragrant tang ." What is the definition of "tang"?


marrow

a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones , in which blood cells are produced

Instruction: "in other areas , such as blood and bone marrow donation , living donors are the norm ." What is the definition of "marrow"?


medic

Instruction: "burnham is a medic in the army 's 1st brigade , 25th infantry division at fort lewis , wash ." What is the definition of "medic"?


atrium

an open-roofed entrance hall or central court in an ancient roman house .

Instruction: "the sequence of these spaces in the palace suggests the atrium and peristyle of roman houses , basic features of domestic architecture emphasized by the roman writer vitruvius ." What is the definition of "atrium"?


atrium

a central hall in a modern building , typically rising through several stories and having a glazed roof .

Instruction: "inside the building 's three-story atrium one enjoys views of translucent walkways leading to the offices and to a restaurant ." What is the definition of "atrium"?


remittance

the action of sending money in payment or as a gift

Instruction: "incorrect amounts will be returned for proper remittance ." What is the definition of "remittance"?


jockey

Context: a disc jockey

an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus

Instruction: "a disc jockey" What is the definition of "jockey"?


pali

Instruction: "the vinaya , the compendium of monks ' rules in the pali canon , lists five ‘ reflections before admonishing . ’" What is the definition of "pali"?


sophistication

falsification by the use of sophistry ; misleading by means of specious fallacies

Instruction: "he practiced the art of sophistication upon reason" What is the definition of "sophistication"?


chemise

a dress hanging straight from the shoulders , popular in the 1920s .

Instruction: "skirts twisted around legs as ladies spun , men 's doublet sleeves traded with the sleeves of shifts and chemises as couples turned around quickly to the music ." What is the definition of "chemise"?


chemise

Instruction: "he was wearing black robes over a white chemise and pants ." What is the definition of "chemise"?


propagate

( with reference to motion , light , sound , etc . ) transmit or be transmitted in a particular direction or through a medium

Instruction: "sound waves are propagated within a medium , and simply do not exist ‘ in the absence of interactions ’ ." What is the definition of "propagate"?


chameleon

Instruction: "it happened because i was married to an american chameleon ( i must mention here that american chameleons are not true chameleons - they look much the same but lack some of our more amazing abilities ) ." What is the definition of "chameleon"?


omphalos

( in ancient greece ) a conical stone ( especially that at delphi ) representing the navel of the earth .

Instruction: "further legends state that the omphalos at delphi stands upon the spot where apollo killed the serpent python , or upon the chasm through which the waters of deucalion 's flood drained away ." What is the definition of "omphalos"?


dorsum

Context: the dorsum of the foot

the back of the body of a vertebrate or any analogous surface ( as the upper or outer surface of an organ or appendage or part )

Instruction: "the dorsum of the foot" What is the definition of "dorsum"?


damn

( in christian belief ) be condemned by god to suffer eternal punishment in hell

Instruction: "mephistophilis is one of the angels who conspired with lucifer and was damned to hell ." What is the definition of "damn"?


intensive

( of an adjective , adverb , or particle ) giving force or emphasis .

Instruction: "fernando pereira emailed an anecdote about intensive use of eh ." What is the definition of "intensive"?


self-abuse

behaviour which causes damage or harm to oneself

Instruction: "today , back to the self-abuse i call ‘ two-a-days ’ at the gym ." What is the definition of "self-abuse"?


spa

a mineral spring considered to have health-giving properties

Instruction: "they lived in two rented apartments in frankfurt and rented two others in the spa town of baden-baden , near the french border ." What is the definition of "spa"?


contest

an event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity , or in a quality

Instruction: "it is celebrated on the last weekend in july , and includes a mass and picnic , music , dancing , and sports contests ." What is the definition of "contest"?


contest

oppose ( an action or theory ) as mistaken or wrong

Instruction: "at the same time they also do not possess the means to question and contest such representations ." What is the definition of "contest"?


contest

engage in competition to attain ( a position of power )

Instruction: "at the same meeting , the delegates failed to amend a clause in the constitution which does not allow teachers at the level of headmaster or deputy to contest positions in the executive ." What is the definition of "contest"?


murmuration

Instruction: "many of these , including tiding of magpies , murmuration of starlings , unkindness of ravens , and exaltation of larks , are poetic inventions that one can trace back to the fifteenth century ." What is the definition of "murmuration"?


account

be the sole or primary factor in the existence , acquisition , supply , or disposal of something

Instruction: "passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam" What is the definition of "account"?


account

a record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose

Instruction: "groups operating within the priestley will now run as individual business organisations , with their own financial accounts ." What is the definition of "account"?


requiem

a musical composition setting parts of a requiem mass , or of a similar character

Instruction: "the electronics are jarring , perhaps even misplaced , but one must remember that this piece is a requiem for a 16-year-old boy , not a 65-year-old man ." What is the definition of "requiem"?


domestic

of or for use in the home rather than in an industrial or office environment

Instruction: "this is because the boiler must operate continuously even during warm weather in order to heat the domestic water supply ." What is the definition of "domestic"?


atmospherics

effects intended to create a particular atmosphere or mood , especially in music

Instruction: "deupree , by contrast , has an exceptional ear for creating melodies and esoteric atmospherics ." What is the definition of "atmospherics"?


ivy

used in names of climbing plants similar to ivy , e.g . poison ivy , boston ivy .

Instruction: "i do n't much like poison ivy but that does n't mean i do n't like ivy , or plants ." What is the definition of "ivy"?


drumhead

a winter cabbage of a flat-topped variety .

Instruction: "the lowest figure was obtained for a piece of drumhead cabbage ." What is the definition of "drumhead"?


holt

Instruction: "he could n't get a holt on any money , so i told him about the farmers ' loan" What is the definition of "holt"?


quadruplet

each of four children born at one birth .

Instruction: "close to 60 percent of twins , over 90 percent of triplets and virtually all quadruplets and higher multiples are born preterm ." What is the definition of "quadruplet"?


hag

Instruction: "i had the vaguely presentable air crew , they had the old hags nearing retirement ." What is the definition of "hag"?


present

show or offer ( something ) for others to scrutinize or consider

Instruction: "the mayor and chairmen of the four main committees will be presenting their reviews of the year and there will be a public question session ." What is the definition of "present"?


psychopomp

the spiritual guide of a living person 's soul

Instruction: "most practitioners will be used to psychopomp work , and will be able to locate the spirit and guide it on to wherever it 's supposed to be ." What is the definition of "psychopomp"?


settle

a wooden bench with a high back and arms , typically incorporating a box under the seat .

Instruction: "they have been flying out of her shop , which is why she has extended the range of ercol reissues to include a settle , a dining table and a nest of tables ." What is the definition of "settle"?


settle

Instruction: "naturally , a strongest front pairing should be settled on ." What is the definition of "settle"?


printing

all the copies of a work printed at one time

Instruction: "they ran off an initial printing of 2000 copies" What is the definition of "printing"?


tip-off

a piece of information given in a discreet or confidential way

Instruction: "almost £60,000 of benefit fraud has been investigated in the braintree area as a direct result of tip-offs to a confidential hotline ." What is the definition of "tip-off"?


nonagon

a plane figure with nine straight sides and nine angles .

Instruction: "the room is shaped as a large nonagon , its sheer walls , a flat metallic grey , rising almost two stories up and curving into a dome ." What is the definition of "nonagon"?


radical

a quantity forming or expressed as the root of another .

Instruction: "the paper also shows that if n is a prime less than 10 the equation x n - 1 = 0 can be solved in radicals ." What is the definition of "radical"?


radical

( of surgery or medical treatment ) thorough and intended to be completely curative .

Instruction: "the principal concern is that age bias will lead to the use of palliative therapies as opposed to curative treatments and radical surgical procedures in older adult patients ." What is the definition of "radical"?


sweep

Instruction: "he gestured encompassing the whole realm with the sweep of his hand ." What is the definition of "sweep"?


ute

a member of an american indian people living chiefly in colorado , utah , and new mexico .

Instruction: "among the shoshones and utes , twins were sometimes looked upon as a sign of impending bad luck ." What is the definition of "ute"?


sandalwood

a widely cultivated indian tree which yields fragrant timber and oil .

Instruction: "one of the trees found in tropical deciduous forests is the sandalwood tree ." What is the definition of "sandalwood"?


anchorite

Instruction: "as an anchorite , she had chosen a life of silence and yet she teaches her daughters to speak out with honesty and courage ." What is the definition of "anchorite"?


kerygma

the preaching or proclamation of the christian gospel

Instruction: "the kerygma is articulated through law and gospel ." What is the definition of "kerygma"?


hawaiian

the austronesian language of hawaii , now spoken by fewer than 2,000 people .

Instruction: "some of them are clearly members of the austronesian language family , the family that also includes such languages as malay , hawaiian , and maori ." What is the definition of "hawaiian"?


hawaiian

Instruction: "though hawaiians dragged long , kelp-braided nets across the lagoons and deeper waters of their island homes , all knew better than to keep the jeweled kole ." What is the definition of "hawaiian"?


hawaiian

relating to or denoting a type of volcanic eruption in which very fluid basaltic lava is produced , as is typical of volcanoes in hawaii .

Instruction: "a hawaiian eruption involves the steady supply of fluid , relatively gas-poor magma to the vent ." What is the definition of "hawaiian"?


location

Instruction: "begging requires no training or education , but does require one to be physically able to get to and maintain a position in a public location ." What is the definition of "location"?


accuse

charge ( someone ) with an offence or crime

Instruction: "this forced the federal government to give up interference with the legal proceedings and the tribunals ended up acquitting us from the crimes we were accused of ." What is the definition of "accuse"?


packing

the action or process of packing something

Instruction: "i was unable to take off from work much so he handled most of the packing ; upon our arrival at our new home we discovered most of our plates were broken ." What is the definition of "packing"?


alter

make structural changes to ( a building )

Instruction: "mrs. winchester believed ill would befall her if she ever stopped altering her sprawling mansion ." What is the definition of "alter"?


recall

an act or instance of officially recalling someone or something

Instruction: "‘ i went along to the first audition in london , and five recalls later i got the job , ’ she says ." What is the definition of "recall"?


recall

the proportion of the number of relevant documents retrieved from a database in response to an enquiry

Instruction: "the effectiveness of a search can be measured in terms of recall and precision ." What is the definition of "recall"?


recall

select ( a sports player ) as a member of a team from which they have previously been dropped

Instruction: "eric andrews , recalled to the first team for the first time in over three months after impressive displays in the academy side , led the way with a five-try haul ." What is the definition of "recall"?


low

( of a sound or voice ) not loud or high

Instruction: "the voice was low and sounded somewhat familiar in that strange sort of way ." What is the definition of "low"?


low

Context: the branches hung low

Instruction: "the branches hung low" What is the definition of "low"?


low

( of women 's clothing ) cut so as to reveal the neck and the upper part of the breasts

Instruction: "they were given pink dresses with low necks and frilly arms and hems ." What is the definition of "low"?


low

Instruction: "the site must be low in latitude as well , so that solar panels can get the most intense sunlight possible ." What is the definition of "low"?


low

ranking below other people or things in importance or class

Instruction: "the answer that if most often given for not using technologies is lack of time which is another way of saying it is a too low priority to be done ." What is the definition of "low"?


sympathize

agree with a sentiment , opinion , or ideology

Instruction: "i can totally understand and sympathize with both sides of this argument ." What is the definition of "sympathize"?


palpitation

a noticeably rapid , strong , or irregular heartbeat due to agitation , exertion , or illness

Instruction: "a 34 year old man with a history of migraine presented with palpitations after taking sumatriptan by nasal spray for a severe headache ." What is the definition of "palpitation"?


render

process ( the carcass of an animal ) in order to extract proteins , fats , and other usable parts

Instruction: "it was rendered into non-human food - most likely pet food - after its january slaughter ." What is the definition of "render"?


masa

( in latin american cuisine ) dough made from maize flour and used to make tortillas , tamales , etc .

Instruction: "for the sopes , in a medium bowl , combine the potatoes , corn masa , and water and knead to combine ." What is the definition of "masa"?


nightcap

Instruction: "nicholson had hit three home runs in the opener and connected again in the seventh inning of the nightcap ." What is the definition of "nightcap"?


brew

Instruction: "you 've just got to try drinking a herbal brew from a traditional chinese medicine practitioner ." What is the definition of "brew"?


rust

a fungal disease of plants which results in reddish or brownish patches .

Instruction: "many rust diseases are very specialized and have just one or two hosts ." What is the definition of "rust"?


clang

Instruction: "the double doors clanged shut behind me , and i stared in wonder at the sunlight streaming through a wall of windows ." What is the definition of "clang"?


profane

treat ( something sacred ) with irreverence or disrespect

Instruction: "when elijah complained , ‘ they have slain your prophets , they have profaned your altars and only i am left ’ , the lord replied , ‘ what are you doing here ?" What is the definition of "profane"?


much

Context: i do n't drink much

Instruction: "i do n't drink much" What is the definition of "much"?


much

Instruction: "so much did he love playing the trumpet that he had bought a new instrument ." What is the definition of "much"?


abaya

a full-length , sleeveless outer garment worn by some muslim women .

Instruction: "i got my abaya and hijab out of my bag , putting them on before i left the plane as i 'd been advised ." What is the definition of "abaya"?


fresnel

a flat lens made of a number of concentric rings , to reduce spherical aberration .

Instruction: "these were made for use in rear screen projection tv sets in conjunction with our fresnel lenses ." What is the definition of "fresnel"?


cavalier

a dashing and attentive man , especially one acting as a lady 's escort .

Instruction: "established in 1786 , this breathtaking cafe was a fashionable rendezvous place for cavaliers and ladies ." What is the definition of "cavalier"?


fiddle

falsify ( figures , data , or records ) , typically in order to gain money

Instruction: "so what if he 'd fiddled his taxes and done business with crooks ?" What is the definition of "fiddle"?


epistle

an extract from an epistle ( or another new testament book not a gospel ) that is read in a church service .

Instruction: "the rev nancy gillespie read the first lesson , and the epistle was read by the rev j.w . mckegney , rector of st mark 's armagh ." What is the definition of "epistle"?


senator

Instruction: "if an absolute majority of members and senators of the joint sitting vote in favour of the deadlock bill , it would become law ." What is the definition of "senator"?


trash

Instruction: "he says : ‘ it was a time when a lot of people started taking heroin and generally getting trashed and acting in an utterly amoral and horrible fashion . ’" What is the definition of "trash"?


trash

Instruction: "i am a relatively well known journalist who the premier of nsw trashed in public ." What is the definition of "trash"?


trash

Instruction: "snowdrifts of plastic shopping bags and discarded fast-food trash got you down ?" What is the definition of "trash"?


trash

cultural items , ideas , or objects of poor quality

Instruction: "it is tabloid trash no matter how you dress it up or justify it to yourselves ." What is the definition of "trash"?


christening

a christian ceremony at which a baby is christened ; a baptism

Instruction: "as with many other immigrant groups , the poles maintain traditions most closely in those ceremonies for which the community holds great value : weddings , christenings and funerals ." What is the definition of "christening"?


unzip

Instruction: "i unzip my jacket and pull my arm from the sleeve of my t-shirt ." What is the definition of "unzip"?


optimize

Context: optimize a computer program

modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost

Instruction: "optimize a computer program" What is the definition of "optimize"?


revolt

Instruction: "it 's hard to imagine anyone else adding such sweet and vulnerable nuances to an otherwise revolting character ." What is the definition of "revolt"?


dob

Instruction: "trust me , when these restrictions get tightened tomorrow , there will be no shortage of people queuing up to dob her in ." What is the definition of "dob"?


palestinian

Instruction: "with an an election in january , abbas needs other improvements in palestinian life if he is to succeed ." What is the definition of "palestinian"?


greyscale

a range of grey shades from white to black , as used in a monochrome display or printout

Instruction: "we begin by modifying the photo to create an image which is amenable to analysis : calculations of box dimension require a completely black and white image - no greyscale is allowed ." What is the definition of "greyscale"?


exorcism

the expulsion or attempted expulsion of a supposed evil spirit from a person or place

Instruction: "two things are worth noting , apart from the obvious one that this man believes without any irony that the cure for unbelief is exorcism ." What is the definition of "exorcism"?


flummery

a sweet dish made with beaten eggs , milk , sugar , and flavourings .

Instruction: "transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a medium round tip and fill each chocolate teardrop with flummery batter ." What is the definition of "flummery"?


slippy

Instruction: "a stone travelling more slowly can be made to go further with the assistance of your team mates , sweeping vigorously just in front of its path , warming the ice and making it more slippy ." What is the definition of "slippy"?


slippy

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

Instruction: "the streets are still slippy from the rain" What is the definition of "slippy"?


kowtow

act in an excessively subservient manner

Instruction: "but we can not sacrifice the present and the future to kowtow to a legend ." What is the definition of "kowtow"?


mileage

actual or potential benefit or use to be derived from a situation or event

Instruction: "it 's not any more musical than his other work , but it is n't especially less so ; he gets a lot of mileage out of it over five minutes ." What is the definition of "mileage"?


hansel

inaugurate ( something ) , especially by being the first to try it

Instruction: "the beginning is hanseled , we shall wait for the further surprises and victories ." What is the definition of "hansel"?


fallout

airborne substances resulting from an industrial process or accident

Instruction: "they mainly aim at containing the fallout of carbon dioxide but fail to deal with the volume of carbon-intensive inputs in the first place ." What is the definition of "fallout"?


optative

relating to or denoting a mood of verbs in greek and certain other languages , expressing a wish , equivalent in meaning to english let 's or if only .

Instruction: "the second sentence transforms the first from an indicative statement of fact into something more like an optative expression of desire ." What is the definition of "optative"?


quiff

a piece of hair brushed upwards and backwards from a man 's forehead

Instruction: "the camaraderie and family atmosphere was evident among fans of all ages and backgrounds , many of them sporting elvis-style quiffs and teddy-boy outfits ." What is the definition of "quiff"?


domino

any of 28 small oblong pieces marked with 0–6 pips in each half

Instruction: "the impact caused the rest of it to collapse like a row of dominoes ." What is the definition of "domino"?


resurrection

the revitalization or revival of something

Instruction: "the time is nigh for the resurrection of these long-forgotten principles ." What is the definition of "resurrection"?


resurrection

the action or fact of resurrecting or being resurrected

Instruction: "however , if this art is taken in the context of the other information i have presented , it suggests that physical resurrection was of secondary importance to the eternal life of the soul ." What is the definition of "resurrection"?


stirrup

a pair of metal supports in which a woman 's ankles may be placed during gynaecological examinations and childbirth , to hold her legs in a position which will facilitate medical examination or intervention .

Instruction: "when one considers the wisdom of having women lying down with their legs in lithotomy stirrups , one can see that although the thighs are abducted in this position the sacrum and coccyx are being pressed upwards and consequently the anteroposterior diameters of the cavity and outlet of the pelvis are reduced ." What is the definition of "stirrup"?


turkey

Context: the first experiment was a real turkey

an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual

Instruction: "the first experiment was a real turkey" What is the definition of "turkey"?


miss

Context: the child had been missing for a week

Instruction: "the child had been missing for a week" What is the definition of "miss"?


miss

fail to see or have a meeting with ( someone )

Instruction: "it seemed everyone was going to be late to work , miss a big meeting , miss a guest coming in from out of town ." What is the definition of "miss"?


yawning

Context: the yawning congregation

Instruction: "the yawning congregation" What is the definition of "yawning"?


deny

state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of

Instruction: "government officials appear to accept the practice , denying it 's widespread ." What is the definition of "deny"?


affray

an instance of group fighting in a public place that disturbs the peace

Instruction: "at a hearing earlier this month , the accused pleaded guilty to causing an affray during a fight in a pub in april ." What is the definition of "affray"?


gamut

Instruction: "part-music of this period tends to employ the alto-baritone range of pitches , and the usual tuning of this harp began at gg - the gamut , by convention the lowest note in vocal music ." What is the definition of "gamut"?


vowel

a letter representing a vowel sound , such as a , e , i , o , u .

Instruction: "write this sentence down , then remove all vowels and repeating letters ." What is the definition of "vowel"?


alpaca

a long-haired domesticated south american mammal related to the llama , valued for its wool .

Instruction: "for many years , historians and scientists assumed that the incas had created both the llamas and alpacas by domesticating the guanaco , which is larger and more widely distributed than the vicuna ." What is the definition of "alpaca"?


spider

move in a scuttling manner suggestive of a spider

Instruction: "as they spidered their way up the walls , deuterium boy sighed ." What is the definition of "spider"?


parish

( in louisiana ) a territorial division corresponding to a county in other states .

Instruction: "these parishes have the highest numbers of broilers in louisiana ." What is the definition of "parish"?


assert

cause others to recognize ( one 's authority or a right ) by confident and forceful behaviour

Instruction: "when women can assert human rights against them , through a law they can use themselves , women will have a right to a place in the world ." What is the definition of "assert"?


championship

the vigorous support or defence of a person or cause

Instruction: "that would at least be in line with his long-established championship of lost causes ." What is the definition of "championship"?


nasty

( of the weather ) unpleasantly cold or wet

Instruction: "the weather was nasty , very , very stormy and a lot of people were seasick ." What is the definition of "nasty"?


cycle

Context: this machine automatically cycles

Instruction: "this machine automatically cycles" What is the definition of "cycle"?


cycle

Context: schubert 's song cycles

a series of poems or songs on the same theme

Instruction: "schubert 's song cycles" What is the definition of "cycle"?


cycle

the movement of a simple substance through the soil , rocks , water , atmosphere , and living organisms of the earth .

Instruction: "wetland 's microbes , plants , and wildlife are part of global cycles for water and nitrogen ." What is the definition of "cycle"?


dangling

Instruction: "as a journalist , when you pull at a dangling thread and see three more threads come free it 's hard to resist pulling on those too ." What is the definition of "dangling"?


echinoderm

a marine invertebrate of the phylum `` echinodermata ' , such as a starfish , sea urchin , or sea cucumber .

Instruction: "the fossil content consists of ammonites , belemnites , brachiopods , echinoderms , bivalves , crinoids , gastropods , ostracodes and benthic foraminifers ." What is the definition of "echinoderm"?


assimilate

Instruction: "this country assimilates immigrants very quickly" What is the definition of "assimilate"?


boiling

Instruction: "we might not even be halfway into summer but already it 's boiling is n't it ?" What is the definition of "boiling"?


philharmonic

devoted to music ( chiefly used in the names of orchestras )

Instruction: "she played second violin in a philharmonic orchestra that happened to be visiting my town ." What is the definition of "philharmonic"?


hypotensive

Instruction: "intravascular volume depletion can also potentiate the hypotensive effect of beta blockade ." What is the definition of "hypotensive"?


kvetch

Instruction: "zoole , a hopeless kvetch , has good reason to complain ." What is the definition of "kvetch"?


shorty

Instruction: "you have n't seen his shorty kiss him or even hold his hand ." What is the definition of "shorty"?


byrnie

Instruction: "their byrnies were gleaming , the strong links of shining chain-mail chinked together ." What is the definition of "byrnie"?


pearlwort

a small plant of the pink family , with inconspicuous white flowers , native to north temperate regions .

Instruction: "even antarctica 's only two species of flowering plants , hairgrass and pearlwort , have changed their positions of dominance : the moss-like pearl-wort appears more adaptable to the warming ." What is the definition of "pearlwort"?


self-command

the ability to control one 's emotions ; self-control .

Instruction: "in my opinion self-command for smith is much more complex than simple self-control ." What is the definition of "self-command"?


boon

Instruction: "he has long been deafened by amplified hymns in his temple , leaving no scope for boons and prayers ." What is the definition of "boon"?


hiss

make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s

Instruction: "it was hissing , long sharp looking fangs hung out of its gaping mouth ." What is the definition of "hiss"?


babe

an affectionate form of address , typically for someone with whom one has a sexual or romantic relationship

Instruction: "‘ aw , i 'm sorry , babe , ’ he said , wrapping both arms around her , knowing he 'd pushed her a little too far ." What is the definition of "babe"?


utter

Instruction: "many uttered sounds of warm appreciation while giving a standing ovation when the show concluded ." What is the definition of "utter"?


squib

Instruction: "i have been much squibbed for this , perhaps by disappointed applicants for professorships , to which they were deemed incompetent ." What is the definition of "squib"?


regular

properly trained or qualified and pursuing a full-time occupation

Instruction: "free registration for wednesday is available to all full-time , regular faculty members of schools of nursing ." What is the definition of "regular"?


regular

doing the same thing often or at uniform intervals

Instruction: "indeed , the priory is such a beautiful place it attracts regular worshippers from as far afield as sedbergh and dalton-in-furness to attend services there ." What is the definition of "regular"?


regular

( of a figure ) having all sides and all angles equal

Instruction: "but the polygon is a regular polygon , and there 's a chart for those in your book , here ." What is the definition of "regular"?


regular

Context: he is one of the party regulars

a dependable follower ( especially in party politics )

Instruction: "he is one of the party regulars" What is the definition of "regular"?


feedstock

raw material to supply or fuel a machine or industrial process

Instruction: "last year , dow boosted profit margins despite huge increases in spending on natural gas and oil , which you use as energy and as raw materials or feedstocks for chemicals and plastics ." What is the definition of "feedstock"?


pickup

a device that produces an electrical signal in response to some other kind of signal or change .

Instruction: "the music they had heard in the stands came softly through their acoustic pickups and into their helmets ." What is the definition of "pickup"?


pickup

Instruction: "the boys and i have used them in our pickup games for years and hardly anyone gets injured ." What is the definition of "pickup"?


pony

Instruction: "in a pony glass , combine the bourbon , brown sugar and simple syrup ." What is the definition of "pony"?


review

survey or evaluate ( a subject or past events )

Instruction: "before this , however , it is necessary to review a range of other descriptions of industrial clusters ." What is the definition of "review"?


procession

a relentless succession of people or things

Instruction: "bringing home a procession of awful , awful , awful boyfriends ." What is the definition of "procession"?


dentistry

the treatment of diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums , especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones

Instruction: "overall , kaveh estimates there are about 700 british students studying for medical or dentistry degrees in the country ." What is the definition of "dentistry"?


guarantee

Instruction: "make sure you are fully aware of what part of the product is being guaranteed too ." What is the definition of "guarantee"?


fallow

Instruction: "if sufficient soil water is available the following spring , corn could be planted or if moisture is limited , the field could be fallowed and winter wheat could be planted in the fall ." What is the definition of "fallow"?


fallow

( of a period of time ) characterized by inaction ; unproductive

Instruction: "you do go through fallow periods but my energy is great at the moment ." What is the definition of "fallow"?


locoweed

a plant of the pea family which can cause a brain disorder if eaten by livestock , found in the western and south-western us .

Instruction: "for instance , cattle could be averted to locoweed or known eaters could be removed and placed in locoweed-free areas to prevent social facilitation ." What is the definition of "locoweed"?


pathway

a route , formed by a chain of nerve cells , along which impulses of a particular kind usually travel

Instruction: "the neural pathways associated with the transmission of painful stimuli are fully intact at birth ." What is the definition of "pathway"?


cofferdam

a watertight enclosure pumped dry to permit construction work below the waterline , as when building bridges or repairing a ship .

Instruction: "the 1,050 mm diameter outfall on the west side of the airfield required a temporary cofferdam during its construction ." What is the definition of "cofferdam"?


nocturne

Instruction: "the soft focus and murky shadows of his nocturnes gave way to the need to make the clearest images possible ." What is the definition of "nocturne"?


perry

an alcoholic drink made from the fermented juice of pears .

Instruction: "there 's a long fine tradition of people appreciating the finer points of real ale so hopefully the same will be true of perry and cider ." What is the definition of "perry"?


rangefinder

an instrument for estimating the distance of an object , especially for use with a camera or gun .

Instruction: "relatively new on the scene , laser rangefinders have improved dramatically in the few short years since they came on the market ." What is the definition of "rangefinder"?


designation

an official name , description , or title

Instruction: "sequences were labelled according to previously published designations ." What is the definition of "designation"?


bordello

Instruction: "for example , she quickly transforms the lackluster mulatto boys boarding school into a prosperous plantation serving also as a model institution , a battered wives refuge , and a night-time bordello for rich visitors ." What is the definition of "bordello"?


representative

an agent of a firm who travels to potential clients to sell its products

Instruction: "‘ harwood 's sales representatives already have relationships with the clients and know their needs and wants , ’ he said ." What is the definition of "representative"?


representative

an employee of a travel company who lives in a resort and looks after the needs of its holidaymakers

Instruction: "the tour representative is a mistress of the revels , who incites the children to even greater excesses than they can imagine for themselves , which eventually results in the death of one of them on his 21st birthday ." What is the definition of "representative"?


representative

Context: representative moviegoers

Instruction: "representative moviegoers" What is the definition of "representative"?


representative

Instruction: "johannesburg seems to be bringing sufficient elements and materials from which an artist could draw from when producing a true representative work of art ." What is the definition of "representative"?


dewlap

a fold of loose skin hanging from the neck or throat of an animal , especially that present in many cattle .

Instruction: "i assure you that i make it a point to smile at least twice daily - to keep the dewlap under control ." What is the definition of "dewlap"?


triplicate

make three copies of ; multiply by three

Instruction: "in fact , duplications are so prevalent that they have had time to become duplicated themselves , giving rise to triplicated loci !" What is the definition of "triplicate"?


subtraction

the process or skill of taking one number or amount away from another

Instruction: "in addition to reporting one 's income and deductions , everyone would be required to report his additions to or subtractions from capital assets ( including cash ) over the year ." What is the definition of "subtraction"?


obverse

the opposite or counterpart of a fact or truth

Instruction: "the question is not merely the obverse of the issues which arise in relation to mercedes or mercedes-benz registered in respect of clothing ." What is the definition of "obverse"?


huarache

a leather-thonged sandal , originally worn by mexican indians .

Instruction: "she moved on , stumbling a little in ornate huaraches the priestesses made her wear ." What is the definition of "huarache"?


ultramarine

Instruction: "‘ in them , ken has fused the rich colours of sky , sea and earth - ultramarine , cyan , terracotta - with neutrals to create works which are serene and yet striking , ’ says david ." What is the definition of "ultramarine"?


breeziness

Context: a delightful breeziness of manner

Instruction: "a delightful breeziness of manner" What is the definition of "breeziness"?


gelding

a castrated animal , especially a male horse .

Instruction: "a record 40 juvenile colts and geldings purchased from sales from around the world have been cataloged for the event that will be conducted by keeneland association ." What is the definition of "gelding"?


paraparesis

Instruction: "these patients with lower spinal cord involvement often present with myelopathies , cauda equina syndrome , paraparesis , or bladder dysfunction ." What is the definition of "paraparesis"?


oppressor

Instruction: "that guns can and have been used by the oppressed to ward off their oppressors suggests that they can be a tool" What is the definition of "oppressor"?


majority

Instruction: "the austrian company wanted a majority stake , while mobiltel offered a minority stake ." What is the definition of "majority"?


screen

Context: screen these samples

Instruction: "screen these samples" What is the definition of "screen"?


screen

a blank surface on which a film or photographic image is projected

Instruction: "this film proves that this topic is worthy of movie screens , as do some other excellent examples of seniors cinema ." What is the definition of "screen"?


bless

pronounce words in a religious rite in order to confer or invoke divine favour upon ; ask god to look favourably on

Instruction: "later , this curse was reaffirmed when isaac blessed jacob , and once more when balaam pronounced a prophetic blessing on israel as a nation ." What is the definition of "bless"?


bless

used in expressions of surprise , endearment , gratitude , etc .

Instruction: "‘ then god bless you ! ’ said faith , with the pink ribbons , ‘ and may you find all well when you come back . ’" What is the definition of "bless"?


convict

a person found guilty of a criminal offence and serving a sentence of imprisonment

Instruction: "they are lumped in with more high security risk prisoners - principally narcotics convicts ." What is the definition of "convict"?


jurist

Instruction: "the position of the federalist party of president john adams was that of the english jurist william blackstone ." What is the definition of "jurist"?


roustabout

Instruction: "while there is no hardship pay for working offshore , entry-level roustabouts on the drilling rig still begin at about $ 30,000 per year ." What is the definition of "roustabout"?


rag

a hard , coarse sedimentary rock that can be broken into thick slabs .

Instruction: "following the defences round , roman remains , comprising the typical red tile and ragstone , can be seen at cooper 's row and about 45 m. north of tower hill underground station ." What is the definition of "rag"?


groundling

an unsophisticated or uncritical spectator or reader ( originally a member of the part of a theatre audience that stood in the pit below the stage )

Instruction: "seated in the theatre 's lower gallery , i found myself distracted , not for the first time , by the endless gropings of the groundlings ." What is the definition of "groundling"?


dread

anticipate with great apprehension or fear

Instruction: "we dread to think what the punishment for ‘ breaking ’ this law will be ." What is the definition of "dread"?


youth

the qualities of vigour , freshness , or immaturity as associated with being young

Instruction: "you have an endearing quality of youth and innocence that attracts people around you today ." What is the definition of "youth"?


charcoal

a porous black solid , consisting of an amorphous form of carbon , obtained as a residue when wood , bone , or other organic matter is heated in the absence of air .

Instruction: "two charcoal burning furnaces had been erected to turn wattle wood into charcoal ." What is the definition of "charcoal"?


solve

Context: solve an equation

Instruction: "solve an equation" What is the definition of "solve"?


ennui

a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

Instruction: "schultz is a man facing old age and his looming mortality with a dim sadness that seems to complement his general ennui ." What is the definition of "ennui"?


lost

Instruction: "participants will place 29 illuminated lanterns -- one for each of the lost crew members -- around the fitzgerald 's original anchor ." What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

Context: his lost book

no longer in your possession or control ; unable to be found or recovered

Instruction: "his lost book" What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

Context: words lost in the din

Instruction: "words lost in the din" What is the definition of "lost"?


saltire

( of a design ) incorporating a motif based on a saltire cross

Instruction: "the new design added the red saltire cross attributed to st. patrick for ireland ." What is the definition of "saltire"?


refute

deny or contradict ( a statement or accusation )

Instruction: "su 's accusation was refuted by city government officials , who said the construction completion date had been officially postponed to the end of august next year ." What is the definition of "refute"?


tip

Context: tip artichokes

Instruction: "tip artichokes" What is the definition of "tip"?


tip

Instruction: "red-faced environment chiefs today pledged there will be no repeat of the hampshire scandal which saw tons of recyclable waste dumped in rubbish tips ." What is the definition of "tip"?


solitaire

a game for one player played by removing pegs one at a time from a board by jumping others over them from adjacent holes , the object being to be left with only one peg .

Instruction: "solitaire is a board game for one player involving movement of pegs on a board with holes ." What is the definition of "solitaire"?


reactionary

opposing political or social progress or reform

Instruction: "but in addition to being erratic , lewis has a particularly reactionary political agenda ." What is the definition of "reactionary"?


canister

small bullets packed in cases that fit the bore of a gun

Instruction: "when we got her stern to us we raked her hotly with plenty of grape and canister ." What is the definition of "canister"?


smokescreen

a ruse designed to disguise someone 's real intentions or activities

Instruction: "there 's no attempt to cloud its intentions behind a smokescreen of law enforcement or national security - although the secure pc is an advance on current standards ." What is the definition of "smokescreen"?


tool

Instruction: "he would follow instructions and became a tool to be exploited ." What is the definition of "tool"?


tool

a piece of software that carries out a particular function , typically creating or modifying another program .

Instruction: "in addition , over 70 per cent of these security flaws could be exploited using readily available tools or without the need for any attack code ." What is the definition of "tool"?


cookout

a party or gathering where a meal is cooked and eaten outdoors

Instruction: "now this does n't mean you ca n't still enjoy summertime cookouts ." What is the definition of "cookout"?


descant

an independent treble melody sung or played above a basic melody .

Instruction: "a soaring girl soprano descant adds another heavenly layer to the already rich texture ." What is the definition of "descant"?


share-out

an act of sharing something out , especially money

Instruction: "he did not intend to be excluded from any further share-out ." What is the definition of "share-out"?


bud

a rudimentary leg or other appendage of an animal which has not yet grown , or never will grow , to full size

Instruction: "at this time the limb bud can undergo as much as a three-fold increase in size ." What is the definition of "bud"?


posterior

relating to or denoting presentation of a fetus in which the rear or caudal end is nearest the cervix and emerges first at birth

Instruction: "father is especially proud of mother , who resolved to labor naturally , and did so despite a forty-two hour labor and a posterior baby ." What is the definition of "posterior"?


mahoe

any of a number of tropical trees and shrubs yielding bast that is used to make cord .

Instruction: "the blue mahoe ( hibiscus elatus ) could have been brought to jamaica from cuba by the arawaks to be used for bark rope ( adams 1971 ) ." What is the definition of "mahoe"?


lieu

Instruction: "the gig was fine , and in lieu of sandwiches we got a rather nice meal in the tapas bar that 's in the theatre complex ." What is the definition of "lieu"?


duel

Instruction: "waugh has duelled with smith since their under-21 days and knows only too well that he held the upper hand for just two tests in 2001 when he was last preferred ." What is the definition of "duel"?


gutter

burn unsteadily , feebly , or low ; flicker

Instruction: "the cooling lava continued to gutter toward lower ground" What is the definition of "gutter"?


gutter

the blank space between facing pages of a book or between adjacent columns of type or stamps in a sheet .

Instruction: "this stuff works in the gutters - the spaces between the panels , and between the pictures and words ." What is the definition of "gutter"?


gentile

Instruction: "all those rules were terrible but the worst one of all was the one that forbid gentiles to associate with jews ." What is the definition of "gentile"?


dendroid

a graptolite ( fossil marine invertebrate ) of a type that formed much-branched colonies , found chiefly in the ordovician and silurian periods .

Instruction: "in the early ordovician , many-branched planktonic forms developed from the attached dendroids ." What is the definition of "dendroid"?


affiance

Instruction: "yet , it astounded those women that her father had wealth , power , and she had beauty , and she was n't even affianced ." What is the definition of "affiance"?


stretcher

a wooden frame over which a canvas is spread and tautened ready for painting .

Instruction: "another device he used to emphasize the objectness of his paintings was to leave exposed the ragged edge of the canvas and the staples used to attach it to the stretcher ." What is the definition of "stretcher"?


enemy

a hostile nation or its armed forces , especially in time of war

Instruction: "the vicious fighting involved hand to hand combat and all the enemy were either killed or captured ." What is the definition of "enemy"?


illustration

a picture illustrating a book , newspaper , etc .

Instruction: "a big part of my understanding is through drawings or graphic illustrations ." What is the definition of "illustration"?


half-crown

a former british coin and monetary unit equal to two shillings and sixpence ( 121/2p ) .

Instruction: "a gilded silver twopence might well pass for a gold half-crown to the unwary ." What is the definition of "half-crown"?


luggable

( especially of computer equipment ) portable but only with difficulty .

Instruction: "it 's a lightweight , luggable chassis that combines rugged good looks with robust construction ." What is the definition of "luggable"?


gramp

Instruction: "everyone 's been kicked out of a spot by an old , cantankerous gramps at some point ." What is the definition of "gramp"?


cladistics

a method of classification of animals and plants that aims to identify and take account of only those shared characteristics which can be deduced to have originated in the common ancestor of a group of species during evolution , not those arising by convergence .

Instruction: "today , cladistics is the method of choice for classifying life because it recognizes and employs evolutionary theory ." What is the definition of "cladistics"?


imply

( of a fact or occurrence ) suggest ( something ) as a logical consequence

Instruction: "excuse me for being slightly cynical , but going to a film does n't necessarily imply a dose of culture ." What is the definition of "imply"?


virulence

Instruction: "i was startled by the severity and virulence with which he delivered the sentence at the end of the trial ." What is the definition of "virulence"?


autumn

the season after summer and before winter , in the northern hemisphere from september to november and in the southern hemisphere from march to may

Instruction: "in autumn when the leaves lie thick on the ground , these diligent workers sweep up and bag the leaves ." What is the definition of "autumn"?


snap

Instruction: "the sudden crack of canvas snapping in the wind halted his endeavours ." What is the definition of "snap"?


snap

Instruction: "the sharp snap of her mother 's voice pierced her reverie ." What is the definition of "snap"?


snap

a fastener used on clothing ; fastens with a snapping sound

Instruction: "children can manage snaps better than buttons" What is the definition of "snap"?


decant

Context: the sommelier decanted the wines

Instruction: "the sommelier decanted the wines" What is the definition of "decant"?


decant

temporarily transfer ( people ) to another place

Instruction: "every summer young british tourists are decanted from cut-price jets into the nightclubs of laganas , ayia napa and faliraki , where they set about rescuing the local economy ." What is the definition of "decant"?


epoch

an arbitrarily fixed date relative to which planetary or stellar measurements are expressed .

Instruction: "in particular , steidel is known for the development of a technique that effectively locates early galaxies at prescribed cosmic epochs , allowing for the study of large samples of galaxies in the early universe ." What is the definition of "epoch"?


autotroph

an organism that is able to form nutritional organic substances from simple inorganic substances such as carbon dioxide .

Instruction: "because they interact with light to absorb only certain wavelengths , pigments are useful to plants and other autotrophs - organisms which make their own food using photosynthesis ." What is the definition of "autotroph"?


scarce

( especially of food , money , or some other resource ) insufficient for the demand

Instruction: "they saw their families and communities through difficult times , when money was scarce and the demands of rural life were very demanding ." What is the definition of "scarce"?


biogeography

the branch of biology that deals with the geographical distribution of plants and animals .

Instruction: "the lasting contribution of the book is in its summary of avian distributions and natural history , not in the phylogenetic interpretation of speciation and biogeography ." What is the definition of "biogeography"?


prickly

Instruction: "gooseberry bushes can be similarly pruned but take out some of the old shoots from the centre of the shrub to keep it open and to make it easier to pick the fruit from these very prickly customers ." What is the definition of "prickly"?


eclampsia

a condition in which one or more convulsions occur in a pregnant woman suffering from high blood pressure , often followed by coma and posing a threat to the health of mother and baby .

Instruction: "in rare instances , it can progress to a life-threatening condition called eclampsia ." What is the definition of "eclampsia"?


fleur-de-lis

Instruction: "i withdraw into my own space , wiggling my toes and poking the soft fleur-de-lis at the end of my tail ." What is the definition of "fleur-de-lis"?


disposable

Context: disposable paper cups

Instruction: "disposable paper cups" What is the definition of "disposable"?


airy

( of a room or building ) spacious , well lit , and well ventilated

Instruction: "in the other his head is carried across an open , airy landscape by an anxious maid who follows the lovely , serene and very slightly pensive assassin ." What is the definition of "airy"?


gunner

Instruction: "the ‘ hot tank ’ is the prize of the brush country - especially for the gunner unlimbering a light gauge for the bounty of close incomers ." What is the definition of "gunner"?


incompatible

Context: incompatible personalities

Instruction: "incompatible personalities" What is the definition of "incompatible"?


carinthian

an inhabitant of the alpine austrian state of carinthia

Instruction: "the present minister is the rev . fr . bauer , a carinthian ." What is the definition of "carinthian"?


countrywoman

Instruction: "the former wife of a racehorse trainer , a countrywoman through and through , says she 's now thinking of moving away ." What is the definition of "countrywoman"?


encephalography

any of various techniques for recording the structure or electrical activity of the brain .

Instruction: "seriously , though , these researchers from the u.k. have been using magnetic encephalography to identify the regions of the brain that are active when people make their shopping choices ." What is the definition of "encephalography"?


inspect

Instruction: "please inspect your father 's will carefully" What is the definition of "inspect"?


inspect

look at ( someone or something ) closely , typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings

Instruction: "she was shocked and horrified when she went to inspect the premises and discovered the extent of the damage ." What is the definition of "inspect"?


conglomeration

Instruction: "a conglomeration of a bunch of retailers working with them , doing distribution , and co-marketing is a different situation ." What is the definition of "conglomeration"?


drench

a dose of medicine administered to an animal

Instruction: "after the firm who supplied the drench paid out compensation , jim went to a stud breeder and asked to buy a heifer for the same amount ." What is the definition of "drench"?


drench

forcibly administer a drug in liquid form orally to ( an animal )

Instruction: "do not drench an animal when you can administer the necessary medicine in any other way ." What is the definition of "drench"?


knockout

Context: a knockout punch

Instruction: "a knockout punch" What is the definition of "knockout"?


knockout

a tournament in which the loser in each round is eliminated .

Instruction: "the top four teams in each group advance to the quarter-finals where the tournament turns into a straight knockout ." What is the definition of "knockout"?


magenta

Instruction: "by 1860 , the recipe for magenta was accidentally altered by charles girard and georges de laire to produce aniline blue ." What is the definition of "magenta"?


regulator

a device for adjusting the balance of a clock or watch in order to regulate its speed .

Instruction: "an extremely accurate clock , called a regulator , is used to measure the time it occurs ." What is the definition of "regulator"?


fold

a piece of paper or cloth that has been folded

Instruction: "so i put a fold of toilet paper over the stains and soaked the paper in sodium hypochlorite ." What is the definition of "fold"?


foreclose

rule out or prevent ( a course of action )

Instruction: "the objective of the 2004 amendment was to foreclose the possibility of lawful same-sex marriage , not to do so only for federal law purposes while leaving open the possibility of their legalisation under state law ." What is the definition of "foreclose"?


foreclose

take away someone 's power to redeem ( a mortgage ) and take possession of the mortgaged property .

Instruction: "finally , the right to foreclose the mortgage - a right inherent in all mortgages - is available to the bank ." What is the definition of "foreclose"?


pinprick

Instruction: "this recurs in the bunch of bananas covered with pinpricks that , oxidised on contact with the air , form the black outline of a face ." What is the definition of "pinprick"?


wee-wee

Instruction: "i came that close to wee-weeing right there on the floor because i was so excited ." What is the definition of "wee-wee"?


nocturnal

Context: nocturnal darkness

of or relating to or occurring in the night

Instruction: "nocturnal darkness" What is the definition of "nocturnal"?


paraphernalia

trappings associated with a particular institution or activity that are regarded as superfluous

Instruction: "at the focus of the pueblo was a large plaza in which was a great kiva flanked by rectangular rooms , possibly storerooms for food and ritual paraphernalia ." What is the definition of "paraphernalia"?


aggro

Instruction: "obviously i am disappointed that manchester united are not competing in europe next season , but on the other hand i would hate to see the name of manchester united linked with aggro ." What is the definition of "aggro"?


wand

a staff or rod held as a symbol of office

Instruction: "wizards are always sticking their wands into any sort of magical affair ." What is the definition of "wand"?


wand

a device emitting a laser beam , used especially to create a pointer on a projected image or text

Instruction: "for this purpose , a small signal-creating source is inserted into the magnetic wand ." What is the definition of "wand"?


bebop

a type of jazz originating in the 1940s and characterized by complex harmony and rhythms . it is associated particularly with charlie parker , thelonious monk , and dizzy gillespie .

Instruction: "a particular touchstone of this counterculture was jazz , particularly bebop , and its association with african american culture ." What is the definition of "bebop"?


visiting

Instruction: "the purpose was to promote homes , clubs , visiting , and other services" What is the definition of "visiting"?


castaway

a person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place

Instruction: "looking for the consolation prize of a seal cull in carnley harbour in the auckland islands group , captain thomas musgrave and the mate francois raynal were accompanied by three other sailors - and soon-to-be castaways ." What is the definition of "castaway"?


queen

the female ruler of an independent state , especially one who inherits the position by right of birth

Instruction: "zapatero is now pushing a proposal that would allow spanish princesses to become queens if they are the firstborn ." What is the definition of "queen"?


ordinary

Instruction: "this is the film that has mattered most to him since he wrote and directed the apostle , yet there is nothing here that rises above the ordinary ." What is the definition of "ordinary"?


ordinary

not interesting or exceptional ; commonplace

Instruction: "i was a small boy of no more than five years old , and my younger brother was with me on a very ordinary evening ." What is the definition of "ordinary"?


snake

a long limbless reptile which has no eyelids , a short tail , and jaws that are capable of considerable extension . some snakes have a venomous bite .

Instruction: "poachers illegally trade in snakes such as the indian python , slaughtering the snake for their skin ." What is the definition of "snake"?


snake

a former system of interconnected exchange rates for the currencies of ec countries

Instruction: "market pressures also busted the snake , as governments were unable to keep their currencies within these bands ." What is the definition of "snake"?


vain

having or showing an excessively high opinion of one 's appearance , abilities , or worth

Instruction: "few people can stand constant praise without becoming vain and self-centered ." What is the definition of "vain"?


downhiller

a skier or cyclist who takes part in downhill races .

Instruction: "if you aspire to ski like a downhiller , get a brain bucket to match ." What is the definition of "downhiller"?


pornography

printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity , intended to stimulate sexual excitement .

Instruction: "they seem to forget that pornography is one of america 's biggest industries ." What is the definition of "pornography"?


comparison

a consideration or estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people

Instruction: "we made a similar comparison with those reporting increased acting out when anxious ." What is the definition of "comparison"?


chance

the occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious intention or cause

Instruction: "he then , by chance , saw the noticeboard at the volunteer bureau advertising for drivers and stopped to find out more ." What is the definition of "chance"?


trilateral

Instruction: "yet the trilateral filter requires only one user-set parameter ." What is the definition of "trilateral"?


trilateral

Context: trilateral talks

Instruction: "trilateral talks" What is the definition of "trilateral"?


ramble

a walk taken for pleasure in the countryside .

Instruction: "a ramble through waterford 's scenic countryside , mountains and coastline will never be the same again once you have read a new book about 15 of the county 's great walks ." What is the definition of "ramble"?


ramble

Instruction: "‘ at the same time it is creating a right to roam , giving walkers carte blanche to ramble in the countryside , ’ he said ." What is the definition of "ramble"?


marking

Instruction: "to tackle that , clear weight restriction signs could be put in place before vehicles reach west chevin road , as well as hazard markings and warning signs ." What is the definition of "marking"?


breast

face and move forwards against or through ( something )

Instruction: "two huge english gals with shoulders like walruses breasted the waves in perfect unison ." What is the definition of "breast"?


breast

Context: he beat his breast in anger

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

Instruction: "he beat his breast in anger" What is the definition of "breast"?


stagnation

Instruction: "raw and cold food may injure the spleen and tend to contribute to the stagnation of fluid circulation and the increase in the production of phlegm ." What is the definition of "stagnation"?


symphyla

a small class of myriapod invertebrates which resemble the centipedes . they are small eyeless animals with one pair of legs per segment , typically living in soil and leaf mould .

Instruction: "two of them , the symphyla and pauropoda , consist of tiny arthropods living in leaf litter and soil ; both superficially resemble centipedes ." What is the definition of "symphyla"?


exfoliate

Context: plants exfoliate

Instruction: "plants exfoliate" What is the definition of "exfoliate"?


lunatic

a person who is mentally ill ( not in technical use ) .

Instruction: "by saying that i am in no way implying that he was a crazed lunatic ." What is the definition of "lunatic"?


faience

glazed ceramic ware , in particular decorated tin-glazed earthenware of the type which includes delftware and maiolica

Instruction: "now she finds her eye drawn to french faience , a type of glazed earthenware ." What is the definition of "faience"?


paver

Instruction: "for colored pavers , add powdered or liquid pigment to the concrete mix ." What is the definition of "paver"?


dominant

the fifth note of the diatonic scale of any key , or the key based on this , considered in relation to the key of the tonic .

Instruction: "at the end of this deeply thought-provoking work , then , one is left wondering whether the tonic is e and the dominant b , or the tonic b with dominants d , f and g # ." What is the definition of "dominant"?


dominant

relating to or denoting heritable characteristics which are controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring even when inherited from only one parent

Instruction: "one dominant suppressor was identified among the 112 suppressors characterized ." What is the definition of "dominant"?


explanation

Context: i heard his explanation of the accident

the act of explaining ; making something plain or intelligible

Instruction: "i heard his explanation of the accident" What is the definition of "explanation"?


reactivity

the quality of being reactive or the degree to which something is reactive

Instruction: "pituitary adenomas exhibited intense diffuse cytoplasmic reactivity ." What is the definition of "reactivity"?


mountebank

a person who sold patent medicines in public places .

Instruction: "the word toady comes from ‘ toad-eater ’ : a quack 's or mountebank 's assistant who would eat , or pretend to eat , a toad so he could be cured by the medicine man ." What is the definition of "mountebank"?


clanger

Context: he dropped a clanger

a conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate

Instruction: "he dropped a clanger" What is the definition of "clanger"?


grasping

Instruction: "the lecture was beyond his most strenuous graspings" What is the definition of "grasping"?


carol

Context: they went caroling on christmas day

Instruction: "they went caroling on christmas day" What is the definition of "carol"?


barter

Instruction: "we had no money so we had to live by barter" What is the definition of "barter"?


downside

the negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable

Instruction: "in particular , why the euro continues to be weak and the not unconnected matter of what are the downsides for the us economy and its bullish looking near-term outlook ." What is the definition of "downside"?


outside

the external appearance of someone or something

Instruction: "he answered that it was only the outside which appeared different ; people were the same everywhere ." What is the definition of "outside"?


outside

the part of a path nearer to a road or further from a wall .

Instruction: "before they can turn they are having to swerve to the outside lane to give themselves some place ." What is the definition of "outside"?


oldie

Instruction: "pin the wrinkle on the oldie , cellulite toss or blind-man-so-give-me-my-specs-please perhaps ?" What is the definition of "oldie"?


polyphosphate

a salt or ester of an oxyacid with two or more phosphorus atoms in its anion , especially any of a number used chiefly as detergents or food additives .

Instruction: "ramsay of carluke 's award-winning ayrshire bacon has 0 % water content , unlike those that are pumped full of polyphosphates to help the bacon retain water ." What is the definition of "polyphosphate"?


gumdrop

a firm , jelly-like translucent sweet made with gelatin or gum arabic .

Instruction: "it was shaped somewhat like a very big gumdrop , but i could n't see any writing on it ." What is the definition of "gumdrop"?


tudor

Instruction: "the late medieval small ship had a durable progeny in the navy of the tudors , the dynasty which truly founded the navy with its yards at portsmouth , chatham , deptford , and woolwich , and which fostered native gun-founding ." What is the definition of "tudor"?


linebacker

a defensive player positioned just behind the line of scrimmage .

Instruction: "it should look like two linebackers guarding the quarterback from the defensive player ." What is the definition of "linebacker"?


seduce

lure or entice away from duty , principles , or proper conduct

Instruction: "she was seduced by the temptation of easy money and started to work in a massage parlor" What is the definition of "seduce"?


seduce

entice ( someone ) to do or believe something inadvisable or foolhardy

Instruction: "when life is so short , why is it that some of us are seduced into working with difficult , unreasonable , and obnoxious people ?" What is the definition of "seduce"?


modulate

vary the strength , tone , or pitch of ( one 's voice )

Instruction: "in this respect he is closer to stand up comedian than exponent of crime cinema , enacting all the parts in his sketches with one variously modulated voice ." What is the definition of "modulate"?


serrate

Context: serrate the edges of the teeth

Instruction: "serrate the edges of the teeth" What is the definition of "serrate"?


instance

cite ( a fact , case , etc . ) as an example

Instruction: "this was a popular design for library bookcases in particular , as instanced by plate 92 in the 1762 edition of chippendale 's director ." What is the definition of "instance"?


strap

fasten or secure in a specified place or position with a strap

Instruction: "he set off into the woods , and strapping the bag around his neck , he stopped near a rabbit 's warren ." What is the definition of "strap"?


strap

Context: strap a razor

Instruction: "strap a razor" What is the definition of "strap"?


refer

Context: refer a patient to a specialist

send or direct for treatment , information , or a decision

Instruction: "refer a patient to a specialist" What is the definition of "refer"?


refer

( of a word , phrase , or symbol ) describe or denote ; have as a referent

Instruction: "could it be that the hebrew word simply refers to any partially digested food ?" What is the definition of "refer"?


refer

send or direct someone to a medical specialist

Instruction: "our subjects had had persistent mildly abnormal smears before being referred for colposcopy ( reflecting united kingdom guidelines ) ." What is the definition of "refer"?


undergo

Context: undergo a strange sensation

Instruction: "undergo a strange sensation" What is the definition of "undergo"?


biomorph

a decorative form or object based on or resembling a living organism .

Instruction: "working mostly with polyester resin , he has created a series of crypto-functional biomorphs that thrive on category confusion : you 're as likely to wonder what they do as what they mean ." What is the definition of "biomorph"?


background

Instruction: "here the split images , paralleling , fore- and backgrounding of the original dancers with the current ensemble , acted more as a commentary on the passage of time ." What is the definition of "background"?


rare

( of meat , especially beef ) lightly cooked , so that the inside is still red

Instruction: "why should i be obliged to trade my rare steak for some fool 's chicken kiev ?" What is the definition of "rare"?


rare

( of a thing ) not found in large numbers and so of interest or value

Instruction: "ituri is a rare ecosystem possessing plants and animals that exist nowhere else on earth ." What is the definition of "rare"?


stopple

Instruction: "as late as 1825 , these stopples were still the closure of choice ." What is the definition of "stopple"?


fireplace

Instruction: "the hall leads to a drawing room with a deep bay window and tiled fireplace with mahogany surround ." What is the definition of "fireplace"?


superlative

the superlative form of an adjective or adverb

Instruction: "`most surely ' is the superlative of the adverb `surely '" What is the definition of "superlative"?


superlative

Instruction: "at that time it was a contemporary drama ; now it is a period piece , and the transition is managed with superlative intelligence ." What is the definition of "superlative"?


plug

a mass of solidified lava filling the neck of a volcano .

Instruction: "the landscape to the south is an array of volcanic plugs and glacial gouging ." What is the definition of "plug"?


plug

a circular piece of metal , rubber , or plastic used to stop the plughole of a bath or basin and keep the water in it

Instruction: "often there is hot water but never a plug for the washbasin ." What is the definition of "plug"?


plug

Instruction: "you defer to the man you fear because he 'll plug you if you do n't ." What is the definition of "plug"?


plug

a piece of tobacco cut from a larger cake for chewing

Instruction: "a woman stays around the store till she get old as methuselah and still ca n't cut a little thing like a plug of tobacco !" What is the definition of "plug"?


reduction

a copy of a picture or photograph made on a smaller scale than the original .

Instruction: "the painting itself did not subsequently spawn any of the painted repetitions and reductions that complicate the pedigree of delaroche 's later works ." What is the definition of "reduction"?


invariable

Instruction: "the null hypothesis tested in this study , then , was the proportion of invariable sites model plus either site-specific or gamma-distributed rate variation ." What is the definition of "invariable"?


swab

a specimen of a secretion taken with a swab for examination

Instruction: "processing and identification of samples : the soft tissue samples included samples from infected tissues and wounds ( pus samples , wound swabs , tissues and drain fluids ) ." What is the definition of "swab"?


jackknife

Instruction: "i ducked down in onto my hands and knees , and right before my eyes , i saw the jackknife that todd was carrying discarded on the ground , it was tremendously shiny , and glittered in the company of a red handle ." What is the definition of "jackknife"?


funambulist

Instruction: "the masked funambulist ginés de pasamonte was disguised as the puppeteer master pedro ?" What is the definition of "funambulist"?


piazza

Instruction: "the rear piazza is inset between small rooms which flank and open onto it ." What is the definition of "piazza"?


clicker

Instruction: "there 's some audio feedback , courtesy of a clicker inside the mouse - unplug it and you ca n't hear a thing - so i suspect it too operates through a sensor ." What is the definition of "clicker"?


loss

Instruction: "he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather" What is the definition of "loss"?


kayak

a canoe of a type used originally by the inuit , made of a light frame with a watertight covering having a small opening in the top to sit in .

Instruction: "various paddle-powered rigs with exceptional mobility include small flat-bottomed aluminum boats , canoes and kayaks ." What is the definition of "kayak"?


prostrate

Context: she prostrated herself with frustration

Instruction: "she prostrated herself with frustration" What is the definition of "prostrate"?


surfer

a person who rides on the roof or outside of a fast-moving vehicle for excitement

Instruction: "subway surfers find odd way to ride and die : mta warnings against 'skylarking ' have meaning again" What is the definition of "surfer"?


birdie

play ( a hole ) with a score of one stroke under par

Instruction: "it brought him a 69 , taking him to six under par and into the joint lead before michael campbell birdied the same hole ." What is the definition of "birdie"?


provider

a person or thing that provides something

Instruction: "wiztec has become a leading provider of human resources information management software ." What is the definition of "provider"?


nigerian

a native or inhabitant of nigeria , or a person of nigerian descent

Instruction: "i 'm doing my best to select a solid squad that nigerians will be proud of ." What is the definition of "nigerian"?


suburbia

the suburbs or their inhabitants viewed collectively

Instruction: "her little bedroom shrine is in deepest scottish suburbia ." What is the definition of "suburbia"?


dicey

of uncertain outcome ; especially fraught with risk

Instruction: "an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen , tar , and smog ' - new yorker" What is the definition of "dicey"?


ramus

Instruction: "that is , the main shaft of the barb , the ramus , has a branching pattern of barbules ." What is the definition of "ramus"?


cashmere

fine , soft wool , originally that from the kashmir goat .

Instruction: "international buyers came to texas looking to purchase kid mohair and cashmere ." What is the definition of "cashmere"?


globular

Instruction: "the number of observed nanostructures ( i.e. , fibrils , filaments , and globular aggregates ) reduces when the concentration is below 0.1 mg/ml ." What is the definition of "globular"?


underbelly

a hidden unpleasant or criminal part of society

Instruction: "his latest novel , lullaby hit bookshelves in the quietest of fashions , and , again , deals with the darker underbelly of american life ." What is the definition of "underbelly"?


herringbone

Instruction: "some of the walls were herringboned with neat chisel marks from the old days , beautiful under the flashlight 's beam ." What is the definition of "herringbone"?


shoal

a submerged sandbank visible at low water .

Instruction: "for example , your dgps can conceivably place you within 30 feet of a shoal , but the chart image loaded in the plotter could be one in which that area has not been resurveyed for decades ." What is the definition of "shoal"?


quarterly

Context: two coats of arms borne quarterly

in diagonally opposed quarters of an escutcheon

Instruction: "two coats of arms borne quarterly" What is the definition of "quarterly"?


caper

Instruction: "sienna grabs onto taranian 's shoulder in a bout of joy , and does a caper around her friend , laughing in a barely sane manner ." What is the definition of "caper"?


chieftain

Instruction: "with the economy flailing , many corporate executives and leveraged-buyout chieftains are taking a wait-and-see attitude ." What is the definition of "chieftain"?


conversion

the action of wrongfully dealing with goods in a manner inconsistent with the owner 's rights

Instruction: "he faces 47 charges of false pretences , forgery and fraudulent conversion between 1995 and april 2001 ." What is the definition of "conversion"?


trappings

Instruction: "founded in seville in 1892 , el caballo is a manufacturer of harnesses and leather trappings ." What is the definition of "trappings"?


pretrial

in or relating to the period before a judicial trial

Instruction: "and the next hearing for his pretrial detention will be in september ." What is the definition of "pretrial"?


quarter

divide ( a shield ) into four or more parts by vertical and horizontal lines .

Instruction: "the shield was quartered , and , since france was the senior kingdom , the french arms took precedence in the first ( top left ) and fourth ( bottom right ) quarters ." What is the definition of "quarter"?


quarter

a united states or canadian coin worth one fourth of a dollar

Instruction: "he fed four quarters into the slot machine" What is the definition of "quarter"?


sing-song

speak or recite something in a sing-song manner

Instruction: "‘ you like him , you like him , you really , really like him , ’ she sing-songed , avoiding my eyes ." What is the definition of "sing-song"?


barometer

something which reflects changes in circumstances or opinions

Instruction: "drinking , and particularly the ability to hold a drink , is traditionally a barometer of masculinity ." What is the definition of "barometer"?


culprit

Instruction: "the real culprit is the private sector , far too dependent on low wages in the place of investment ." What is the definition of "culprit"?


packet

a block of data transmitted across a network .

Instruction: "billing is done for the point of attachment to the network and the number of packets sent over the network , rather than for the length of time the user is connected ." What is the definition of "packet"?


metier

an outstanding or advantageous characteristic

Instruction: "doubts are her metier ; oblique vantage points are her preferred location from which to survey the human landscape ." What is the definition of "metier"?


flank

the right or left side of a body of people such as an army , a naval force , or a soccer team

Instruction: "the platoon in the unaffected pass began to reposition onto the flank of the enemy forces , which took approximately 20 minutes ." What is the definition of "flank"?


overflow

( especially of a liquid ) flow over the brim of a receptacle

Instruction: "swollen rivers overflowed and flooded roads , homes , yards and underpasses ." What is the definition of "overflow"?


overflow

be very full of ( an emotion or quality )

Instruction: "every book i have written overflows with that loathing , and i can not bear the sight of guns ." What is the definition of "overflow"?


overflow

( in a bath or sink ) an outlet for excess water .

Instruction: "when the water got cold i kicked the faucet and let it run until water gurgled into the overflow ." What is the definition of "overflow"?


overflow

( of a space ) be so crowded that people spill out

Instruction: "the streets became busier and busier , almost overflowing with crowds of people ." What is the definition of "overflow"?


indigo

Context: indigo flowers

Instruction: "indigo flowers" What is the definition of "indigo"?


polynomial

Context: a polynomial expression

Instruction: "a polynomial expression" What is the definition of "polynomial"?


pentose

any of the class of simple sugars whose molecules contain five carbon atoms , such as ribose and xylose . they generally have the chemical formula c₅h₁₀o₅ .

Instruction: "the pentose sugars , whose molecules contain only five carbon atoms instead of six , caramelize very well ." What is the definition of "pentose"?


execution

the putting into effect of a legal instrument or order

Instruction: "but is this not committing the fallacy of looking beyond the instrument , beyond the state of affairs at the date of execution of the instrument ?" What is the definition of "execution"?


lob

throw or hit ( a ball or missile ) in a high arc

Instruction: "you could have read the trademark on it when i lobbed the ball up to the plate ." What is the definition of "lob"?


umbilicus

a hole at each end of the hollow shaft of a feather .

Instruction: "the main feather may have an afterfeather attached to it , arising from the underside of the feather at the superior umbilicus ." What is the definition of "umbilicus"?


handicap

the number of strokes by which a golfer normally exceeds par for a course ( used as a method of enabling players of unequal ability to compete with each other )

Instruction: "poor old frank fahey was summoned back from spain , where he was making some useful progress on his handicap ." What is the definition of "handicap"?


vitalism

the theory that the origin and phenomena of life are dependent on a force or principle distinct from purely chemical or physical forces .

Instruction: "since the demise of vitalism , we do not think of life per se as something distinct from living things ." What is the definition of "vitalism"?


boyfriend

a person 's regular male companion with whom they have a romantic or sexual relationship .

Instruction: "julie has been missing before but is generally found in the company of her boyfriend ." What is the definition of "boyfriend"?


long

( of a person 's memory ) retaining things for a great amount of time .

Instruction: "those of us with long political memories tend to look back at events of the past and expect history to repeat itself ." What is the definition of "long"?


long

seeming to last more time than is the case ; lengthy

Instruction: "i try to go shopping where they wrap for you , otherwise i have a long night of cursing and weeping ." What is the definition of "long"?


long

lasting or taking a great amount of time

Instruction: "colleagues today paid tribute to their engine driver , who had made many friends during his long career ." What is the definition of "long"?


long

Context: the ball went long and out of play .

Instruction: "the ball went long and out of play ." What is the definition of "long"?


long

Instruction: "a key question is how long it will take for new policies to take effect ." What is the definition of "long"?


long

Context: is long on coffee

holding securities or commodities in expectation of a rise in prices

Instruction: "is long on coffee" What is the definition of "long"?


escapologist

an entertainer specializing in freeing themselves from the confinement of such things as ropes , handcuffs , and chains .

Instruction: "now a new film based on the life of harry houdini is set to tell the fictional tale of how the escapologist fell in love with an edinburgh woman ." What is the definition of "escapologist"?


aspect

Instruction: "appearances apart , there is difference in quality aspects like lustre ." What is the definition of "aspect"?


handbasket

Instruction: "i was lugging an overloaded handbasket down an aisle ." What is the definition of "handbasket"?


orthodoxy

the whole community of orthodox jews or orthodox christians

Instruction: "in the world of orthodoxy it is as though certain ‘ christian experiences ’ are dangling in society waiting for individuals to have them ." What is the definition of "orthodoxy"?


suer

Context: a suer for the hand of the princess

Instruction: "a suer for the hand of the princess" What is the definition of "suer"?


angling

the sport or pastime of fishing with a rod and line

Instruction: "the stillwaters will have been closed to angling since at least the end of march so the fish will have had a nice rest ." What is the definition of "angling"?


rack

Instruction: "he also was into voyeurism and bondage , it seems , and liked nothing more than to watch naked men being racked and tortured in the dungeons ." What is the definition of "rack"?


rack

Context: rack one 's brains

Instruction: "rack one 's brains" What is the definition of "rack"?


rack

draw off ( wine , beer , etc . ) from the sediment in the barrel

Instruction: "the barrels are topped up every week and racked every three months ." What is the definition of "rack"?


rack

Instruction: "the class was laughing hysterically and bree whirled around and yelled at them to rack off ." What is the definition of "rack"?


time

Instruction: "i have seen some terrible things in my time ." What is the definition of "time"?


time

Instruction: "to occupy her time , she had been thinking of writing a biography of her husband ." What is the definition of "time"?


time

plan , schedule , or arrange when ( something ) should happen or be done

Instruction: "the initiative is timed to coincide with the start of summer and the euro 2004 football tournament , which will see more people attracted to the town centre ." What is the definition of "time"?


time

the successful , fortunate , or influential part of a person 's life or career

Instruction: "he has n't grudged andy a moment of his time in the spotlight but has been desperate for a taste of it of his own ." What is the definition of "time"?


time

Instruction: "he faces a possible court martial and time in military prison for his action ." What is the definition of "time"?


time

Context: it is time to go

Instruction: "it is time to go" What is the definition of "time"?


time

perform ( an action ) at a particular moment

Instruction: "perfectly timed for the coming cold comes a dose of relief for us northerners ." What is the definition of "time"?


lumber

cut and prepare forest timber for transport and sale

Instruction: "we were forced to purchase rice and wheat with the money we got from lumbering ." What is the definition of "lumber"?


scabby

Instruction: "it just exists to keep guitar sales up and basements full of scabby punks pissing their days away into a bucket marked ‘ excess ’ ." What is the definition of "scabby"?


fail

Instruction: "she studied hard but failed nevertheless" What is the definition of "fail"?


coinage

Instruction: "he became a senator of the irish free state in 1922 , chairing the committee on the new irish coinage , and later causing a controversy with his defence of divorce in june 1925 ." What is the definition of "coinage"?


coinage

Instruction: "indeed , the very term ‘ human resources ’ ( like ‘ human capital ’ ) was a coinage of the utilitarian consensus ." What is the definition of "coinage"?


mitt

a glove leaving the fingers and thumb-tip exposed .

Instruction: "the temperatures of around 20f can be a problem for some pilots who have only gloves and no mitts ." What is the definition of "mitt"?


high-rise

tower consisting of a multistoried building of offices or apartments

Instruction: "`tower block ' is the british term for `high-rise '" What is the definition of "high-rise"?


poll

Instruction: "peter scratched his poll and smiled feebly ." What is the definition of "poll"?


poll

check the status of ( a device ) , especially as part of a repeated cycle

Instruction: "with serialized devices it should be possible to poll every compromised device on the net just like using a traffic camera to catch drivers who run red lights ." What is the definition of "poll"?


lyric

Context: the dancer 's lyrical performance

Instruction: "the dancer 's lyrical performance" What is the definition of "lyric"?


club

Context: the clubhouse needed a new roof

a building that is occupied by a social club

Instruction: "the clubhouse needed a new roof" What is the definition of "club"?


club

an organization constituted to play matches in a particular sport

Instruction: "can we blame league club managers for not motivating their players to work harder to become more skilled by practising much more ?" What is the definition of "club"?


club

an association dedicated to a particular interest or activity

Instruction: "this course may be of particular interest to clubs and societies in the area ." What is the definition of "club"?


birthday

the anniversary of the day on which a person was born , typically treated as an occasion for celebration and the giving of gifts

Instruction: "parents try to make their children 's birthdays special with a cake , cards , and gifts ." What is the definition of "birthday"?


dreamworld

Instruction: "the further i sunk into that hole , the deeper i went into my dreamworld , until i felt as if i was suffocating , maybe drowning , and i tried to wake myself ." What is the definition of "dreamworld"?


smoking

Context: a smoking fireplace

Instruction: "a smoking fireplace" What is the definition of "smoking"?


instigator

a person who brings about or initiates something

Instruction: "men 's health self-help is both an instigator and a product of this ideology ." What is the definition of "instigator"?


dogwood

a shrub or small tree of north temperate regions , which yields hard timber and is grown for its decorative foliage , red stems , or colourful berries .

Instruction: "if you are growing your willows and dogwoods for their colourful winter stems , cut them hard back now ." What is the definition of "dogwood"?


save

Context: he saves half his salary

Instruction: "he saves half his salary" What is the definition of "save"?


save

avoid the need to use up or spend ( money , time , or other resources )

Instruction: "but we could easily save money , diverting resources to more innovative management practices ." What is the definition of "save"?


save

an act of saving data to a storage location .

Instruction: "repeated saves and reloads in your editing package will produce the same image each time ." What is the definition of "save"?


encore

a repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert , as called for by an audience

Instruction: "the audience loved it nonetheless , applauding and demanding an encore ." What is the definition of "encore"?


transformation

the genetic alteration of a cell by introduction of extraneous dna , especially by a plasmid .

Instruction: "plasmid manipulation and bacterial transformation were performed by standard techniques ." What is the definition of "transformation"?


gob

Instruction: "‘ i understand that feeling , ’ i said softly as i picked out the chocolate chips from my gob of dough and put them in my mouth ." What is the definition of "gob"?


pitfall

a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty

Instruction: "no matter how often you 've done this job before there are still hidden snags and pitfalls along the way ." What is the definition of "pitfall"?


off-line

Context: off-line resources

Instruction: "off-line resources" What is the definition of "off-line"?


coot

an aquatic bird of the rail family , with blackish plumage , lobed feet , and a bill that extends back on to the forehead as a horny shield .

Instruction: "one hickling nest was built on the top of an abandoned coot 's nest and in water so deep that the keeper had difficulty in reaching it clad in thigh waders ." What is the definition of "coot"?