ulna

the bone in a quadruped 's foreleg or a bird 's wing that corresponds to the ulna in a human being .

Instruction: "all were made from the ulna - a wing bone - of the red-crowned crane ." What is the definition of "ulna"?


jamaican

a native or inhabitant of jamaica , or a person of jamaican descent

Instruction: "in 1944 , with the granting of a new constitution , jamaicans gained universal suffrage ." What is the definition of "jamaican"?


timekeeper

a person regarded as being punctual or not punctual

Instruction: "i am a notoriously bad timekeeper , yet , through sheer paranoia , i have turned up at my daughter 's school half-an-hour early ." What is the definition of "timekeeper"?


belarusian

a native of belarus , or a person of belarusian descent

Instruction: "the project provides young belarusians with analytical and critical framework for the evaluation of political processes ." What is the definition of "belarusian"?


sight-read

read and perform ( music ) from sheet music , without preparation

Instruction: "the gap between performance repertoire and sight-reading skill is alarmingly wide for many , if not most of our students ." What is the definition of "sight-read"?


howff

a favourite meeting place or haunt , especially a pub .

Instruction: "he was well known for carousing , of course , and described the globe inn in the town as his favourite howff ." What is the definition of "howff"?


consume

Context: the fire consumed the building

Instruction: "the fire consumed the building" What is the definition of "consume"?


window

a transparent panel on an envelope to show an address .

Instruction: "this results in yellowed envelopes , shrunken address windows , and brittle paper ." What is the definition of "window"?


window

the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something

Instruction: "the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves" What is the definition of "window"?


window

Instruction: "the manchester victory has opened windows and doors of opportunity for new oak ." What is the definition of "window"?


window

a framed area on a display screen for viewing information .

Instruction: "other differences relate to the rules for entering a phrase into the search engine phrase window ." What is the definition of "window"?


coachwork

the bodywork of a road or railway vehicle

Instruction: "one of his first jobs was working on the conversion of an estate car into a hearse . the coachwork was being carried out in the garage and pat 's job was filing and filling ." What is the definition of "coachwork"?


buffet

a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves

Instruction: "adding to the authenticity of the occasion will be a buffet dinner to serve as the wedding reception ." What is the definition of "buffet"?


buffet

Instruction: "jumped on the 8:36 to cannon street , got buffeted and barged by all the commuters and knocked off balance by the big backpack on me ." What is the definition of "buffet"?


reptilian

relating to or characteristic of reptiles

Instruction: "like all reflexes , the startle reflects activity of the brain stem , the most primitive , reptilian part of the brain ." What is the definition of "reptilian"?


esquire

an officer in the service of a king or nobleman .

Instruction: "recently , simon walker has highlighted the case of one john kingsley , an esquire in the service of henry iv 's enemy , thomas mowbray , heir to the dukedom of norfolk ." What is the definition of "esquire"?


mailbag

the letters received by a person , especially a public figure such as a member of parliament

Instruction: "seumas milne , guardian comment editor , insists that the letters printed were representative of the mailbag ." What is the definition of "mailbag"?


mailbag

Instruction: "julius smiled , thanked his friend again , and quietly slipped inside the large mailbag , wedging himself between two packages ." What is the definition of "mailbag"?


leak

enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure

Instruction: "water leaked out of the can into the backpack" What is the definition of "leak"?


leak

Context: the news leaked out despite his secrecy

Instruction: "the news leaked out despite his secrecy" What is the definition of "leak"?


electrification

the action or process of charging something with electricity

Instruction: "special radio transmitters were measuring the electrification of the ionosphere , and cosmic-ray-counter telescopes were analyzing radiation at the edge of space ." What is the definition of "electrification"?


wholesale

Context: i can sell it to you wholesale

Instruction: "i can sell it to you wholesale" What is the definition of "wholesale"?


utopia

an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect

Instruction: "something strange happened on the road to our much-celebrated post-industrial utopia ." What is the definition of "utopia"?


storm

move forcefully and decisively to a specified position in a game or contest

Instruction: "the local team proved to be a class apart in claiming its sixth championship overall , storming ahead in both games to be in full control by the time the half-time whistle arrived ." What is the definition of "storm"?


bitter

Instruction: "we were flagging by now , but i managed a pudding , choosing bitter chocolate tart , mango puree and thyme ice cream , for £5 ." What is the definition of "bitter"?


stream

a continuous flow of liquid , air , or gas

Instruction: "he then cut his arm with the knife , a stream of crimson blood flowed from his new gash ." What is the definition of "stream"?


bonham

Instruction: "at the age of fifteen years he bought ten bonhams and fattened them and eventually increased to fifteen sows , selling off the bonhams ." What is the definition of "bonham"?


headline

denoting a particularly notable or important piece of news

Instruction: "the latest issue of the economist anticipates a second dip in the housing market and is , in the words of the headline article , `` waiting for the other shoe to drop . '" What is the definition of "headline"?


damselfly

a slender insect related to the dragonflies , typically resting with the wings folded back along the body .

Instruction: "zimmerman noted the habit of the damselfly ischnura aurora to fly straight up and out of sight immediately after hatching as a likely reason for the wide distribution of the species across oceania ." What is the definition of "damselfly"?


cassation

an informal instrumental composition of the 18th century , similar to a divertimento and often performed outdoors .

Instruction: "a cassation is akin to a divertimento ; mozart composed a few early in his career , but it is a relatively unusual genre ." What is the definition of "cassation"?


sextet

a group of six people playing music or singing together

Instruction: "although a number of composers have written concertos for it , it shines best in the orchestra , with many effective solos , and as a chamber-music instrument in wind quintets , sextets , and octets and other ensembles ." What is the definition of "sextet"?


response

an answer to a question in a test , questionnaire , etc .

Instruction: "the authors marked the responses and calculated the percentage of correct responses for each question ." What is the definition of "response"?


response

a part of a religious liturgy said or sung by a congregation in answer to a minister or cantor .

Instruction: "he also arranged byzantine liturgical responses in albanian for mixed choirs ." What is the definition of "response"?


hyperbola

a symmetrical open curve formed by the intersection of a circular cone with a plane at a smaller angle with its axis than the side of the cone .

Instruction: "it 's the other conic sections that confuse me , like ellipses and hyperbolas ." What is the definition of "hyperbola"?


mask

Context: no mask could conceal his ignorance

activity that tries to conceal something

Instruction: "no mask could conceal his ignorance" What is the definition of "mask"?


mask

Context: mask the children for halloween

Instruction: "mask the children for halloween" What is the definition of "mask"?


mask

a protective covering fitting over the whole face , worn in fencing , ice hockey , and other sports .

Instruction: "he once stepped onto the ice for practice , wearing nothing but a mask and his skates ." What is the definition of "mask"?


sellotape

Instruction: "they used sellotape on the dismembered flowers and mum , god bless her , never noticed ." What is the definition of "sellotape"?


putout

Context: the first baseman made 15 putouts

an out resulting from a fielding play ( not a strikeout )

Instruction: "the first baseman made 15 putouts" What is the definition of "putout"?


combustion

Instruction: "although greenhouse gases come from many sources , fossil fuel combustion is the prime human-induced source ." What is the definition of "combustion"?


subsequence

a sequence contained in or forming part of another sequence

Instruction: "these scoring matrices are combined with algorithmic procedures , usually based on dynamic programming , to extract subsequences from the targets that best match the class libraries ." What is the definition of "subsequence"?


sexism

prejudice , stereotyping , or discrimination , typically against women , on the basis of sex

Instruction: "no group in the movement can claim to not be effected by systemic racism , sexism , homophobia , classism , and other forms of oppression ." What is the definition of "sexism"?


republic

a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch

Instruction: "the head of state in a republic is usually a president" What is the definition of "republic"?


maillot

a pair of tights , especially as worn by ballet dancers and circus artistes

Instruction: "by the end of that century , the ballerina 's long tutu and the premier danseur 's tights , trunks and maillot became de rigueur and virtually standardized ." What is the definition of "maillot"?


kin

animals or plants that are related to a particular species or kind

Instruction: "smaller herbivorous dinosaurs , however , may have fed to a greater extent than their larger kin on plants defended by qualitative toxins ." What is the definition of "kin"?


ultramontane

situated on the other side of the alps from the point of view of the speaker

Instruction: "these opinions were in opposition to the ideas which were called ultramontane ." What is the definition of "ultramontane"?


thug

a member of an organization of robbers and assassins in india . devotees of the goddess kali , the thugs waylaid and strangled their victims , usually travellers , in a ritually prescribed manner . they were suppressed by the british in the 1830s .

Instruction: "the search for bandits and thugs is based on the author 's search through the records , reports and literature concerning crime and criminality in india during the 1800s ." What is the definition of "thug"?


dodge

expose ( one area of a print ) less than the rest during processing or enlarging .

Instruction: "this does take time , and if the end result was n't quite what you wanted , then it was back to the enlarger to burn and dodge again ." What is the definition of "dodge"?


dodge

a sudden quick movement to avoid someone or something .

Instruction: "a guard shot at me but with a quick dodge from my new agility i managed to avoid at it ." What is the definition of "dodge"?


rugby

a team game played with an oval ball that may be kicked , carried , and passed from hand to hand . points are scored by grounding the ball behind the opponents ' goal line ( thereby scoring a try ) or by kicking it between the two posts and over the crossbar of the opponents ' goal .

Instruction: "you can give them all the money in the world , they wo n't improve their standard of rugby football unless they get better competition ." What is the definition of "rugby"?


extremity

the furthest point or limit of something

Instruction: "a starting box containing the female was connected to the central branch of the y maze , and two peripheral boxes , containing the males , were placed at the extremity of the secondary branches ." What is the definition of "extremity"?


offence

a thing that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right or natural

Instruction: "war is a crime against humanity and an offence against god ." What is the definition of "offence"?


civvy

Instruction: "the officers and ncos among the exodus are generally snapped up by civvy employers , such is the regard for their qualities ." What is the definition of "civvy"?


popsicle

Instruction: "give him extra fluids ( such as water , popsicles , jell-o , or juices ) ." What is the definition of "popsicle"?


thrust

Instruction: "he enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians" What is the definition of "thrust"?


bourbon

a kind of american whisky distilled from maize and rye

Instruction: "you try mixing thunderbird and rotgut bourbon and see how you feel ." What is the definition of "bourbon"?


feeble

Instruction: "jackson took one look at her afflicted walk , and scooped her up in his arms , ignoring her feeble cry of protest ." What is the definition of "feeble"?


feeble

Context: feeble efforts

Instruction: "feeble efforts" What is the definition of "feeble"?


scalability

the capacity to be changed in size or scale

Instruction: "it is unlikely that private capital will finance such a tremendous undertaking until the risks are retired and the scalability challenge can be addressed ." What is the definition of "scalability"?


trot

Instruction: "and as soon as the last race finishes , sky switches to the trots and dogs ." What is the definition of "trot"?


trot

Instruction: "her face became even more troubled , and she trotted off briskly towards their monument ." What is the definition of "trot"?


fleming

Instruction: "finally , he established eighteen burghs , mainly in the south-east , mainly associated with royal fortresses , and mainly peopled by foreigners : english or flemings ." What is the definition of "fleming"?


incline

make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief

Instruction: "their language inclines us to believe them" What is the definition of "incline"?


brownshirt

a member of a nazi militia founded by hitler in munich in 1921 , with brown uniforms resembling those of mussolini 's blackshirts . they aided hitler 's rise to power , but were eclipsed by the ss after the ‘ night of the long knives ’ in june 1934 .

Instruction: "my contention being , whether they know it or not , these people are of the ‘ similar ‘ mindset as these , in fact , brownshirts of old . ’" What is the definition of "brownshirt"?


divest

Instruction: "then , with a faint blush colouring his cheeks , he divested her of her stained jeans ." What is the definition of "divest"?


sutra

Instruction: "according to the sutra system , this indivisibility of method and wisdom refers to wisdom affected by method and method affected by wisdom ." What is the definition of "sutra"?


freebase

Instruction: "since crack is a prepared form of freebased cocaine , the user does not have to buy the equipment or be exposed to the explosive chemicals associated with freebasing ." What is the definition of "freebase"?


treat

Context: i treated his advances as a joke

Instruction: "i treated his advances as a joke" What is the definition of "treat"?


refection

the eating of partly digested faecal pellets , as practised by rabbits .

Instruction: "also , rabbits and hares practise refection , which is essentially the same principle as rumination , and does indeed ‘ raise up what has been swallowed ’ ." What is the definition of "refection"?


immigrate

come into a new country and change residency

Instruction: "many people immigrated at the beginning of the 20th century" What is the definition of "immigrate"?


condense

Context: condense the milk

Instruction: "condense the milk" What is the definition of "condense"?


condense

express ( written or spoken material ) in fewer words ; make concise

Instruction: "the wordy script , condensed from a hefty novel , never flags due to solid acting from the central characters ." What is the definition of "condense"?


goose

Instruction: "the identification mark on the head draws the difference between the female and male variety , goose and the gander ." What is the definition of "goose"?


goose

Context: he goosed the unsuspecting girl

Instruction: "he goosed the unsuspecting girl" What is the definition of "goose"?


yeoman

a petty officer in the us navy performing clerical duties on board ship .

Instruction: "for cold weather wear there was a navy blue cape . the normal yeoman 's rating badge was worn on the jacket 's left sleeve ." What is the definition of "yeoman"?


slacken

Instruction: "as noel started to claw the line back the line slackened and noel thought he had lost the fish , but it was still on ." What is the definition of "slacken"?


replan

plan ( something , especially the layout of buildings or cities ) differently or again

Instruction: "indeed , at one time , says bryant , ‘ if we decided the economy was going soft , we needed 35 days to replan our factories . ’" What is the definition of "replan"?


telethon

a very long television programme , typically one broadcast to raise money for a charity .

Instruction: "in the end , both the concert and the telethon raised more than a million dollars ." What is the definition of "telethon"?


strum

Context: the strum of a guitar

Instruction: "the strum of a guitar" What is the definition of "strum"?


anarchy

a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems

Instruction: "there was anarchy , chaos , gangs of armed and brutal thugs , panic , starvation and horror ." What is the definition of "anarchy"?


know-nothing

a member of a political party in the us , prominent from 1853 to 1856 , which was antagonistic towards roman catholics and recent immigrants , and whose members preserved its secrecy by denying its existence .

Instruction: "many secret orders sprang up , and when outsiders made interrogations of supposed members , they were answered with a statement that the person knew nothing , which is why members were called know-nothings ." What is the definition of "know-nothing"?


monkey

Instruction: "the answer is that the only other animal that comes with a pair of hands is a monkey , and monkeys are n't generally very efficient ." What is the definition of "monkey"?


withering

Instruction: "to compliments inflated i 've a withering reply ' - w.s.gilbert" What is the definition of "withering"?


loess

a loosely compacted yellowish-grey deposit of wind-blown sediment of which extensive deposits occur e.g . in eastern china and the american midwest .

Instruction: "the thickest loess occurs in central china on the loess plateau , where it reaches a thickness of about 330 m near lanzhou ." What is the definition of "loess"?


embioptera

a small order of insects that comprises the web-spinners .

Instruction: "embioptera ( present-day webspinners ) originated in the carboniferous ." What is the definition of "embioptera"?


thread

cut a screw thread in or on ( a hole , screw , or other object )

Instruction: "the tools can perform internal turning , grooving and threading in holes as small as 1-mm diameter ." What is the definition of "thread"?


thread

put ( beads or other small objects ) on a thread , chain , etc .

Instruction: "during the fourth year the child learns to cut with scissors and to thread beads , develops a mature pencil grasp , and learns to draw ." What is the definition of "thread"?


monitor

check or regulate the technical quality of ( a radio transmission or television signal )

Instruction: "the negative peak was observed only if the pa signal had been monitored at low , and not high , frequencies ." What is the definition of "monitor"?


monitor

a loudspeaker used by performers on stage to hear themselves or in the studio to hear what has been recorded

Instruction: "the gryphon trio also uses techniques well outside conventional chamber music , employing a click track that the musicians can hear from their in-the-ear monitors ." What is the definition of "monitor"?


monitor

Instruction: "the machine monitor who has worked for the company for nearly 39 years said the news was a shock ." What is the definition of "monitor"?


ascendant

Instruction: "rooted and ascendant strength like that of foliage ' - john ruskin" What is the definition of "ascendant"?


conformist

marked by convention and conformity to customs or rules or styles

Instruction: "underneath the radical image teenagers are surprisingly conformist" What is the definition of "conformist"?


outercourse

Instruction: "in particular , she was alarmed by the advocacy of ‘ outercourse , ‘ including oral sex and mutual masturbation , as an alternative to sexual intercourse ." What is the definition of "outercourse"?


schlimazel

a consistently unlucky or accident-prone person .

Instruction: "schlemiel and schlimazel that we are , the power went out , but it fortuitously came back on in just enough time to warm the warm and chill the cold ." What is the definition of "schlimazel"?


stook

Instruction: "labourers were employed to mow and stook the wheat , while the pupils , unpaid , helped with harvesting ; they also cleared , fenced and ploughed additional land ." What is the definition of "stook"?


stook

a group of sheaves of grain stood on end in a field .

Instruction: "so detailed are some of the entries that over a six day period in late august , 1880 , he notes the amount of stooks of oats he cut each day , coming to a grand total of 195 at the end of his labours on september ist ." What is the definition of "stook"?


snotty

Context: a snotty nose

Instruction: "a snotty nose" What is the definition of "snotty"?


peripatetic

a person who travels from place to place , especially a teacher who works in more than one school or college

Instruction: "in spite of these cataclysms , being a peripatetic of fortune had not diminished his craving for knowledge and science ." What is the definition of "peripatetic"?


convulse

Context: the comedian convulsed the crowd

Instruction: "the comedian convulsed the crowd" What is the definition of "convulse"?


convulse

Context: the muscles in her face convulsed

Instruction: "the muscles in her face convulsed" What is the definition of "convulse"?


convulse

Context: earthquakes convulsed the countryside

Instruction: "earthquakes convulsed the countryside" What is the definition of "convulse"?


try

Context: try the yak butter

melt ( fat or lard ) in order to separate out impurities

Instruction: "try the yak butter" What is the definition of "try"?


extractor

a machine or device used to extract something

Instruction: "mineral extractors are also amongst next week 's interim reporters ." What is the definition of "extractor"?


douche

a jet of liquid applied to part of the body for cleansing or medicinal purposes

Instruction: "half a tin of that and you would need another douche circulatoire to jolt your arteries open ." What is the definition of "douche"?


berth

Instruction: "two ships a day would berth there , each loaded with 200 containers ." What is the definition of "berth"?


berth

a ship 's allotted place at a wharf or dock

Instruction: "meanwhile , the board heard that it has been a good season for the marina and all permanent berths have been allocated ." What is the definition of "berth"?


pillbox

a small shallow cylindrical box for holding pills .

Instruction: "never mix two different drugs in the same pillbox ." What is the definition of "pillbox"?


armload

the amount that can be carried with one arm or in both arms .

Instruction: "moving the contents of your apartment down three flights of stairs one armload at a time is boring , to say the least ." What is the definition of "armload"?


salad

a mixture containing a specified ingredient served with a dressing

Instruction: "my spinach , bacon and egg salad was delicious with just enough dressing to make it glisten without drowning it ." What is the definition of "salad"?


hurler

Instruction: "this master of intercepting pitches with his body singled out one hurler as the most aggressive he faced ." What is the definition of "hurler"?


axilla

Instruction: "basal branches emerged from lower axillas and developed earlier ." What is the definition of "axilla"?


glaciation

the process or state of being covered by glaciers or ice sheets .

Instruction: "are these sea-level changes caused by continental glaciation ?" What is the definition of "glaciation"?


glaciation

Instruction: "the first extinction of the precambrian , which largely affected stromatolites and acritarchs , has been correlated with a large glaciation event that occurred about 600 million years ago ." What is the definition of "glaciation"?


glaciation

the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice ; the result of glacial action

Instruction: "agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern europe" What is the definition of "glaciation"?


terrapin

a small edible turtle with lozenge-shaped markings on its shell , found in coastal marshes of the eastern us .

Instruction: "studies on the eggs of diamondback terrapins , malaclemys terrapin , demonstrated that at least one dune grass , ammophila breviligulata , has the ability to absorb nutrients from turtle eggs ." What is the definition of "terrapin"?


dilution

the action of making a liquid more dilute

Instruction: "in conjunction with a stopped-flow mixer , providing a time-resolved capability , this procedure was used to study the refolding of apo a-lactalbumin following dilution from guanidinium chloride ." What is the definition of "dilution"?


back-to-back

Instruction: "i used to live in water street , in a two-up , two-down , as they used to be called , to distinguish those houses from the inferior back-to-backs which had only one room on each floor , and no yard ." What is the definition of "back-to-back"?


back-to-back

( of houses ) built in a continuous terrace backing on to another terrace , with a party wall or a narrow alley between

Instruction: "the industrial revolution saw the start of what were known as back-to-back terrace housing ." What is the definition of "back-to-back"?


hollow

Instruction: "he was being held in some sort of dungeon , which had been hollowed out of the ground ." What is the definition of "hollow"?


hollow

Instruction: "her cheeks were sunken and hollow , her body almost frail-looking , her hair limp and sticking to her face ." What is the definition of "hollow"?


folding

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

Instruction: "understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code" What is the definition of "folding"?


inferior

Instruction: "the lateral part of the anterior commissure traverses the inferior part of the corpus striatum ." What is the definition of "inferior"?


lymphoma

Instruction: "underlying conditions were more common among patients than in the control group , particularly aids related illness , metastatic cancers , and lymphomas or leukaemia ." What is the definition of "lymphoma"?


ecclesiasticism

excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities

Instruction: "their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion" What is the definition of "ecclesiasticism"?


barricade

Instruction: "the street where the president lives is always barricaded" What is the definition of "barricade"?


squawk

Instruction: "fish leapt and eels wriggled in tanks of water , ducks and chickens squawked in their pens ." What is the definition of "squawk"?


squawk

a loud , harsh , or discordant noise made by a bird or a person

Instruction: "a loud squawk startled her , and she looked up to find the gull hanging over the drop-off and glaring at her in what looked like exasperation ." What is the definition of "squawk"?


look

Context: he gave it a good looking at

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

Instruction: "he gave it a good looking at" What is the definition of "look"?


look

Context: this project looks fishy

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

Instruction: "this project looks fishy" What is the definition of "look"?


look

( of a building or room ) have an outlook in a specified direction

Instruction: "the restaurant had a dining room that looked over the bay ." What is the definition of "look"?


plaid

chequered or tartan twilled cloth , typically made of wool

Instruction: "the guitarists are balding , the others are in plaid ." What is the definition of "plaid"?


boatload

an amount of cargo or number of passengers which will fill a ship or boat

Instruction: "a boatload of nearly 4000 are on their way to saudi arabia" What is the definition of "boatload"?


skate

Instruction: "my feet did begin to hurt some after a while , but i do think that is normal when adjusting to new skates ." What is the definition of "skate"?


punkah

( in india ) a large cloth fan on a frame suspended from the ceiling , moved backwards and forwards by pulling on a cord

Instruction: "i could tell it was her because of the punkah wallah holding a large sign bearing the words ‘ tessa jowell is here ’ ." What is the definition of "punkah"?


overthrow

Context: the czar was overthrown

Instruction: "the czar was overthrown" What is the definition of "overthrow"?


overthrow

throw ( a ball ) further than the intended distance

Instruction: "he was overthrowing , keeping the ball up , trying too hard to win every game ." What is the definition of "overthrow"?


scarify

Context: scarify soil

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


re-engineer

restructure ( a company or part of its operations ) , especially by exploiting information technology

Instruction: "hence there is a focus on the need to re-engineer administrative and business operations to offer better services , not only to students but parents , faculty and staff ." What is the definition of "re-engineer"?


appear

Context: did your latest book appear yet ?

Instruction: "did your latest book appear yet ?" What is the definition of "appear"?


appear

Context: he had to appear in court last month

present oneself formally , as before a ( judicial ) authority

Instruction: "he had to appear in court last month" What is the definition of "appear"?


credit

ascribe ( an achievement or good quality ) to someone

Instruction: "when he died at sixty-five in 1750 he was credited with well over 200 hours of music ." What is the definition of "credit"?


credit

the quality of being believed or credited

Instruction: "he dissembled with one or the other , and by so doing lost his credit with both ." What is the definition of "credit"?


credit

Context: we credit your account with $ 100

Instruction: "we credit your account with $ 100" What is the definition of "credit"?


credit

add ( an amount of money ) to an account

Instruction: "subscribers could apply via their phones and have the loans credited to their cell-phone accounts ." What is the definition of "credit"?


credit

the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment , based on the trust that payment will be made in the future

Instruction: "the company that may lend you the money will rank your credit history is the main criteria of your loan rate ." What is the definition of "credit"?


horrid

Instruction: "our caves are not like her castle , and when we pluck fruit from the trees we have nursed so carefully in crevices , away from the wind , we have to climb their rough and horrid trunks ." What is the definition of "horrid"?


grunt

an edible shoaling fish of tropical coasts and coral reefs , able to make a loud noise by grinding its teeth and amplifying the sound in the swim bladder .

Instruction: "there are a variety of other edible pan fish that may show up , such as grunts and porgies ." What is the definition of "grunt"?


harlequin

Context: his face was harlequined with patches

Instruction: "his face was harlequined with patches" What is the definition of "harlequin"?


run

Context: run a temperature

Instruction: "run a temperature" What is the definition of "run"?


run

a continuous stretch or length of something

Instruction: "what is the longest recommended run of tubing ?" What is the definition of "run"?


run

( american football ) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team

Instruction: "the defensive line braced to stop the run" What is the definition of "run"?


run

Context: the assembly line was on a 12-hour run

the continuous period of time during which something ( a machine or a factory ) operates or continues in operation

Instruction: "the assembly line was on a 12-hour run" What is the definition of "run"?


run

Context: let the dogs run free

move about freely and without restraint , or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way

Instruction: "let the dogs run free" What is the definition of "run"?


run

direct or control ; projects , businesses , etc .

Instruction: "she is running a relief operation in the sudan" What is the definition of "run"?


arsenical

Instruction: "chemical lead , 1 % antimonial lead , and arsenical lead are most commonly employed for this purpose ." What is the definition of "arsenical"?


plank

Context: look at the plank that she married !

Instruction: "look at the plank that she married !" What is the definition of "plank"?


plank

Context: he planked the money on the table

set ( something or oneself ) down with or as if with a noise

Instruction: "he planked the money on the table" What is the definition of "plank"?


marylander

Context: a marylanderjust won the top prize .

a native or inhabitant of the us state of maryland

Instruction: "a marylanderjust won the top prize ." What is the definition of "marylander"?


charlock

a wild mustard with yellow flowers , which is a common weed of cornfields .

Instruction: "in california , the cultivated radish , raphanus sativus , and the jointed charlock , r. raphanistrum , have completely merged ." What is the definition of "charlock"?


dive

Instruction: "he reported seeing the airplane in a vertical dive and estimated that it completed at least three 360-degree turns ." What is the definition of "dive"?


dive

move quickly or suddenly in a specified direction

Instruction: "as shots rang out students dived for cover as panic spread through the hall ." What is the definition of "dive"?


dive

( of a player ) deliberately fall when challenged in order to deceive the referee into awarding a foul

Instruction: "yellow cards are to be issued to players who dive ." What is the definition of "dive"?


profit

Context: she profited from his vast experience

Instruction: "she profited from his vast experience" What is the definition of "profit"?


retort

Instruction: "this enraged his domestics , who retorted the insult by blows ." What is the definition of "retort"?


retort

a container or furnace for carrying out a chemical process on a large or industrial scale

Instruction: "the smelters will require 25000 tons of charcoal per annum which will be produced in retorts supplied by the belgium company , lambiotte ." What is the definition of "retort"?


lifeworld

all the immediate experiences , activities , and contacts that make up the world of an individual or corporate life .

Instruction: "the laying bare of the essential structures of the lifeworld would be what husserl calls the ontology of the lifeworld ." What is the definition of "lifeworld"?


tinny

Instruction: "it 's amazing how often a game of cricket can turn on one single stroke of tinny luck ." What is the definition of "tinny"?


margin

Context: the margin of victory

Instruction: "the margin of victory" What is the definition of "margin"?


catena

Instruction: "equation 2 , though derived for the growth of cells , may be used to conceptualize how water transport from selected points along the soil - stem - leaf catena affects the growth of leaves ." What is the definition of "catena"?


merry-go-round

denoting freight trains which deliver bulk loads of coal from collieries to power stations on a continuous cycle , loading and unloading automatically while moving .

Instruction: "there 's the merry-go-round line for coal trains to eggborough power station and a new spur line at whitley bridge for the wood-burning power plant ." What is the definition of "merry-go-round"?


then

Context: the then president

Instruction: "the then president" What is the definition of "then"?


indicative

Instruction: "is ‘ preserve ’ in a poem being discussed an indicative or subjunctive ?" What is the definition of "indicative"?


ersatz

Instruction: "the one upside to the fact that we no longer have any real leaders , only ersatz ones slavishly addicted to following public opinion , is that at the end of the day , public outrage really matters ." What is the definition of "ersatz"?


tilt

( in jousting ) thrust at with a lance or other weapon

Instruction: "but he 's already tilted at , and failed to land , spain 's banco bilbao vizcaya argentaria and germany 's commerzbank ." What is the definition of "tilt"?


galvanize

coat ( iron or steel ) with a protective layer of zinc

Instruction: "the floor is redwood , the supporting poles are of galvanized steel covered with split bamboo , and the back wall is covered with reed matting ." What is the definition of "galvanize"?


ceratopsian

a gregarious quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur of a group found in the cretaceous period , including triceratops .

Instruction: "the ornithischians ( ‘ bird-hipped ’ dinosaurs ) are herbivores , and include the plated stegosaurus , the armored ankylosaurus , horned ceratopsians , and duck-billed hadrosaurids ." What is the definition of "ceratopsian"?


converse

of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other

Instruction: "`parental ' and `filial ' are converse terms" What is the definition of "converse"?


consul

an official appointed by a state to live in a foreign city and protect the state 's citizens and interests there

Instruction: "the top military leadership position is the minister of defense , who is appointed by a consul , the head of the valtavech government ." What is the definition of "consul"?


udder

the mammary gland of female cattle , sheep , goats , horses , and related ungulates , hanging near the hind legs as a bag-like organ with two or more teats .

Instruction: "in general , high , wide , and firmly attached udders with appropriate teat size and placement are favorably associated with longevity ." What is the definition of "udder"?


overlook

pass over ( someone ) in favour of another

Instruction: "a lot of people may overlook him now , but they 'll be sorry in the long run ." What is the definition of "overlook"?


anuria

failure of the kidneys to produce urine .

Instruction: "the peripheral vasoconstriction also causes impairment of renal function , manifested either as oliguria or anuria ." What is the definition of "anuria"?


wrongdoer

a person who behaves illegally or dishonestly ; an offender

Instruction: "trading standards officers say they will prosecute anyone found to be selling such items to children and the wrongdoer could then end up with a criminal record and a day in court ." What is the definition of "wrongdoer"?


direction

the management or guidance of someone or something

Instruction: "leadership and direction should be forthcoming form the county board officers ." What is the definition of "direction"?


direction

a message describing how something is to be done

Instruction: "he gave directions faster than she could follow them" What is the definition of "direction"?


direction

a point to or from which a person or thing moves or faces

Instruction: "turning your legs and feet while keeping your torso facing a different direction is a hard thing to learn ." What is the definition of "direction"?


snare

Instruction: "the car salesman had snared three potential customers" What is the definition of "snare"?


tare

Instruction: "also , the field should be watched for several days to prevent pigeons , which are remarkably fond of tares , from devouring much of the sown seed ." What is the definition of "tare"?


bill

the beak of a bird , especially when it is slender , flattened , or weak , or belongs to a web-footed bird or a bird of the pigeon family .

Instruction: "orange-crowned warblers are very small warblers with slender bills , broken eye-rings , and partial eye-lines ." What is the definition of "bill"?


bill

( of birds , especially doves ) stroke bill with bill during courtship .

Instruction: "two birds , perfectly white , pink-beaked , dark-eyed , pigeons , settled on the ledge outside my window , billing and cooing as birds will in spring ." What is the definition of "bill"?


climb

Instruction: "hiking around the ranger station , the pair came across some ski tracks climbing up through the timber toward the north face ." What is the definition of "climb"?


climb

Context: prices climbed steeply

Instruction: "prices climbed steeply" What is the definition of "climb"?


venter

Instruction: "`in venter ' is legal terminology for `conceived but not yet born '" What is the definition of "venter"?


fancy

enthusiasts for a sport , especially boxing or racing , considered collectively

Instruction: "it is the day after a day at the races , a night on the tiles and a morning on what is known by the locals as tweed street , where a select line of gentlemen 's outfitters tog out the racing fancy ." What is the definition of "fancy"?


glory

Instruction: "it will leave you celebrating our national character and glorying in the beauty and oddness of the human spirit ." What is the definition of "glory"?


message

send a message to ( someone ) , especially by email

Instruction: "and before i knew it , i was being messaged and e-mailed by interested parties ." What is the definition of "message"?


twinning

Instruction: "twins can result from a separation of the cells at the two-cell stage , but twinning can also occur in humans at a stage as late as 7 days of gestation , when the primitive streak has already started to form ." What is the definition of "twinning"?


funk

Instruction: "far from implementing smart strategies to fight terror , this administration has only succeeded in scaring the public and pushed the country into an uncharacteristic funk ." What is the definition of "funk"?


funk

Instruction: "our prime minister has come out of his funk , and has some real serious plans for this country ." What is the definition of "funk"?


explicate

analyse and develop ( an idea or principle ) in detail

Instruction: "and while he may have lacked the gene for self-promotion , it is not as if no one else in public life had the opportunity to explicate his ideas for a larger public ." What is the definition of "explicate"?


metric

( in business ) a set of figures or statistics that measure results .

Instruction: "it 's one of the great metrics of a successful business ." What is the definition of "metric"?


metric

relating to or based on the metre as a unit of length

Instruction: "the minister said the review will be part of a planned changeover to metric speed limit signage , from mph to kilometers per hour ." What is the definition of "metric"?


soleus

a broad muscle in the lower calf , below the gastrocnemius , which flexes the foot to point the toes downwards .

Instruction: "when working calves , include a seated version in your routine , which allows you to hit the deeper muscle layers of the soleus buried beneath the gastrocnemius ." What is the definition of "soleus"?


mahonia

an evergreen shrub of the barberry family , which produces clusters of small fragrant yellow flowers followed by purple or black berries , native to eastern asia and north and central america .

Instruction: "many birds love berries of barberry , beautyberry , cotoneaster , currant , elderberry , gooseberry , holly , mahonia , mountain ash , nandina , pyracantha , and strawberry tree ( not all plants grow in every zone ) ." What is the definition of "mahonia"?


lard

embellish ( talk or writing ) with an excessive number of esoteric or technical expressions

Instruction: "by chance , ch'ien makes this statement in a discussion of the chinese translations of ezra pound , which may explain why the sentence is primarily in german and why the essay is larded with quotations from other european languages ." What is the definition of "lard"?


demagogue

( in ancient greece and rome ) a leader or orator who espoused the cause of the common people

Instruction: "tradition condemned the demagogues as tyrants who manipulated public opinion for their own selfish ends ." What is the definition of "demagogue"?


weed

Instruction: "had he not supplied weed , none of us would ever have spoken to him ." What is the definition of "weed"?


front

the forward-facing part of a person 's body , on the opposite side to their back

Instruction: "i was hugged to his side , and while he was on his back , i was on my side facing him , my front moulded to the side of his body ." What is the definition of "front"?


front

lead or be the most prominent member in ( an organization , group , or activity )

Instruction: "i fronted blues bands and did other people 's material ." What is the definition of "front"?


indiaman

a ship engaged in trade with india or the east or west indies , especially an east indiaman .

Instruction: "her influential friends made special arrangements for her to be shipped to america in comfort , in an indiaman , saving her from the appalling squalor and dangers of a convict ship ." What is the definition of "indiaman"?


pain

Instruction: "being with people we do n't like gives us pain ; mainly emotional but it could be physical pain too ." What is the definition of "pain"?


pain

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

Instruction: "the patient developed severe pain and distension" What is the definition of "pain"?


vermin

any of various small animals or insects that are pests ; e.g . cockroaches or rats

Instruction: "boys in the village have probably been shooting vermin" What is the definition of "vermin"?


vermin

Instruction: "the area was filthy and vermin infested , the report stated ." What is the definition of "vermin"?


mule

a woman 's slipper or light shoe without a back .

Instruction: "a bare foot is what grips your foot to the shoe and keeps the mules from being treacherous ." What is the definition of "mule"?


bus

Context: he always rode the bus to work

a vehicle carrying many passengers ; used for public transport

Instruction: "he always rode the bus to work" What is the definition of "bus"?


bus

Instruction: "but let 's be honest : no one buses their kids to daycare ." What is the definition of "bus"?


outflow

a large amount of money , liquid , or people that moves or is transferred out of a place

Instruction: "the move was aimed at reducing capital outflows from the country and lifting the earnings of local deposit holders ." What is the definition of "outflow"?


bentwood

Context: bentwood chairs

wood that is steamed until it becomes pliable and then is shaped for use in making furniture

Instruction: "bentwood chairs" What is the definition of "bentwood"?


xenobiotic

relating to or denoting a substance , typically a synthetic chemical , that is foreign to the body or to an ecological system

Instruction: "one of the important functions of macrophages is to scavenge xenobiotic substances ." What is the definition of "xenobiotic"?


natal

Instruction: "a 58 year old man was referred to the surgical clinic with a swelling in the natal cleft thought to be a pilonidal mass or abscess ." What is the definition of "natal"?


words

Context: he has a gift for words

Instruction: "he has a gift for words" What is the definition of "words"?


seepage

the slow escape of a liquid or gas through porous material or small holes

Instruction: "in cases of excessive water seepage , a second coat may be needed ." What is the definition of "seepage"?


connection

Instruction: "the connection between church and state is inescapable" What is the definition of "connection"?


connection

Instruction: "the boy downstairs becomes her first love and her drug connection ." What is the definition of "connection"?


byname

a nickname , especially one given to distinguish a person from others with the same given name

Instruction: "the resurrection man - to use a byname of the period - was not to be deterred by any of the sanctities of customary piety ." What is the definition of "byname"?


mutate

( with reference to a cell , dna molecule , etc . ) undergo or cause to undergo change in a gene or genes

Instruction: "scientists came to understand how genes mutate , and how mutations helped make natural selection possible ." What is the definition of "mutate"?


hind

( especially of a bodily part ) situated at the back ; posterior

Instruction: "it howled again , then reared back onto its hind two legs ." What is the definition of "hind"?


supporting

Context: a supporting wall

Instruction: "a supporting wall" What is the definition of "supporting"?


encourage

persuade ( someone ) to do or continue to do something by giving support and advice

Instruction: "lets hope this great result encourages youngsters across scotland to take up the sport themselves ." What is the definition of "encourage"?


marlinspike

a pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire .

Instruction: "in splicing or other work requiring the opening of the strands of rope one 's fingers are often inadequate , and a marlinspike or fid must be employed ." What is the definition of "marlinspike"?


stamper

Context: a metal stamper

Instruction: "a metal stamper" What is the definition of "stamper"?


handicapper

a person appointed to fix or assess a competitor 's handicap , especially in golf or horse racing .

Instruction: "twelve years later , kennelly joined the turf club as handicapper for flat racing ; 12 years after that , he got the call from hong kong ." What is the definition of "handicapper"?


loader

an attendant who loads guns at a shoot .

Instruction: "a loader hands him the gun to bring down the quarry which is then retrieved from the undergrowth by trained hounds ." What is the definition of "loader"?


conference

a dessert pear of a firm-fleshed variety .

Instruction: "but i 'd also go for some brie or camembert ( taken out of the fridge for a half hour ) and some sliced conference pear ." What is the definition of "conference"?


conference

Instruction: "notably absent at the conference was any discussion of whether it is appropriate for universities to market themselves as brands ." What is the definition of "conference"?


clad

Instruction: "the 1968 film featured jane fonda as the scantily clad intergalactic hero ." What is the definition of "clad"?


silly

Context: knocked silly by the impact

Instruction: "knocked silly by the impact" What is the definition of "silly"?


silly

used to convey that an activity or process has been engaged in to such a degree that someone is no longer capable of thinking or acting sensibly

Instruction: "but she still worried herself silly every time a visit was coming up ." What is the definition of "silly"?


fartlek

a system of training for distance runners in which the terrain and pace are continually varied .

Instruction: "in phase three , formalize your fartlek training by replacing it with strict intervals ." What is the definition of "fartlek"?


hauteur

Instruction: "johan kobborg played prince desire with the grandiloquence and hauteur he is so capable of ." What is the definition of "hauteur"?


silicon

the chemical element of atomic number 14 , a non-metal with semiconducting properties , used in making electronic circuits . pure silicon exists in a shiny dark grey crystalline form and as an amorphous powder .

Instruction: "diamond behaves like silicon when you place it at very high temperatures and pressures ." What is the definition of "silicon"?


drain

cause or allow ( liquid ) to run off or out of something

Instruction: "while the sausages are cooking , remove the grapes from their stems , rinse them under cool water , drain them , and place them in a bowl ." What is the definition of "drain"?


scum

a worthless or contemptible person or group of people

Instruction: "now he has to finish his father 's work and put the kibosh on this gooey alien scum once and for all !" What is the definition of "scum"?


raga

Instruction: "once again manx mixes up acoustic blues with indian ragas to produce a seamless sound that you never want to stop ." What is the definition of "raga"?


year

a period of twelve months measured from a point other than 1 january

Instruction: "my vision has become a reality as i take two days per week during the school calendar year to work on empowering people to do as i did ." What is the definition of "year"?


lung

each of the pair of organs situated within the ribcage , consisting of elastic sacs with branching passages into which air is drawn , so that oxygen can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide be removed . lungs are characteristic of vertebrates other than fish , though similar structures are present in some other animal groups .

Instruction: "other lung conditions such as lung cancer will need to be ruled out as part of the diagnosis ." What is the definition of "lung"?


chest

propel ( the ball ) by means of one 's chest

Instruction: "he chested it down and sent a dipping right-footed volley into the top corner ." What is the definition of "chest"?


rearguard

the soldiers at the rear of a body of troops , especially those protecting a retreating army

Instruction: "from his taipei retreat , chiang kai-shek continued his rearguard fight in that civil war , leading china to perpetuate the hostilities which continue to this day ." What is the definition of "rearguard"?


gym

Instruction: "basketball gyms were filled to capacity and newer and larger arenas were built to accommodate this increased interest ." What is the definition of "gym"?


cumulus

cloud forming rounded masses heaped on each other above a flat base at fairly low altitude

Instruction: "the first normally is associated with vertical clouds such as cumulus ." What is the definition of "cumulus"?


cable

Instruction: "she still reached her convoy rendezvous in loch ewe on time , but while waiting for sailing orders lost her starboard anchor when the cable snapped ." What is the definition of "cable"?


snack

Context: it 's a snack being a kid these days .

Instruction: "it 's a snack being a kid these days ." What is the definition of "snack"?


blessing

Context: enjoy the blessings of peace

Instruction: "enjoy the blessings of peace" What is the definition of "blessing"?


scrag

Instruction: "xio , who now was wearing a very displeased face replied , ‘ my finals do n't start till noon you little scrag ! ’" What is the definition of "scrag"?


convertible

Instruction: "the current boom in zero-coupon convertibles owes much to the volatility of the equity market ." What is the definition of "convertible"?


sine

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

Instruction: "i can remember roughly how to differentiate a standard xy formula but sines , cosines and tangents are a mystery ." What is the definition of "sine"?


habit

a settled or regular tendency or practice , especially one that is hard to give up

Instruction: "jen 's got a bad habit of working too hard on something though ." What is the definition of "habit"?


habit

Context: a shrub of spreading habit

the general form or mode of growth ( especially of a plant or crystal )

Instruction: "a shrub of spreading habit" What is the definition of "habit"?


resolve

analyse ( a force or velocity ) into components acting in particular directions .

Instruction: "in general , ripples could only be resolved when the force was at an absolute minimum ." What is the definition of "resolve"?


fleece

Instruction: "as he shears the rolls of thick wool around its neck , his forearm disappears beneath the fleece and his bicep again bulges ." What is the definition of "fleece"?


camp

Instruction: "the houseguests had to camp in the living room" What is the definition of "camp"?


camp

a site where care and activities are provided for children during the summer months

Instruction: "city kids get to see the country at a summer camp" What is the definition of "camp"?


camp

the supporters of a particular party or doctrine regarded collectively

Instruction: "supporters of all camps acknowledge the need to attract young people into the party ." What is the definition of "camp"?


camp

an enclosed or fortified prehistoric site , especially an iron age hill fort .

Instruction: "the palace which was built over the site of the roman camp is likely to have been erected by cogidubnus , although he may not have lived to see it completed in the late 70s ." What is the definition of "camp"?


spirant

( of a consonant ) uttered with a continuous expulsion of breath .

Instruction: "there are three types of mutations , the nasal mutation , the spirant mutation and lenition ." What is the definition of "spirant"?


waxy

Context: a thin face with a waxy paleness

Instruction: "a thin face with a waxy paleness" What is the definition of "waxy"?


ox

a domesticated bovine animal kept for milk or meat ; a cow or bull

Instruction: "even though most such oxen are used for plowing , which is forbidden in the sabbatical year , it is not unusual for someone to buy an ox for its meat ." What is the definition of "ox"?


think

Context: i need to give it a good think

Instruction: "i need to give it a good think" What is the definition of "think"?


pencil

Context: the words were scribbled in pencil

graphite ( or a similar substance ) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication

Instruction: "the words were scribbled in pencil" What is the definition of "pencil"?


pencil

Instruction: "first , find a lip liner pencil in the same color or tone as your lipstick ." What is the definition of "pencil"?


blazon

Instruction: "well before the renaissance , the new men were buying up land , seizing cities , glorifying themselves ( the visconti are a fine example of the breed ) with new titles and heraldic blazons ." What is the definition of "blazon"?


blazon

Instruction: "i have to confess to a moment of carelessness due largely to the cd labelling which blazons only the two major works ." What is the definition of "blazon"?


plumeria

a fragrant flowering tropical tree of a genus which includes frangipani .

Instruction: "fragrant blossoms like plumeria and gardenia are especially nice ." What is the definition of "plumeria"?


roll

( of words ) flow effortlessly or mellifluously

Instruction: "the writing was excellent , with verity 's sarcastic one-liners to customers simply rolling off the tongue ." What is the definition of "roll"?


roll

Context: the pitch had been rolled flat .

flatten ( something ) by passing a roller over it or by passing it between rollers

Instruction: "the pitch had been rolled flat ." What is the definition of "roll"?


roll

pronounce ( a consonant , typically an r ) with a trill

Instruction: "still , the group has spirit , and it is funny to hear some of the choristers dramatically rolling their r 's while others sing the latin text with an obvious american accent ." What is the definition of "roll"?


roll

( of credits for a film or television programme ) be displayed as if moving on a roller up the screen

Instruction: "overall , this is a clumsy , uneven affair which , by the time the final credits roll , grates ." What is the definition of "roll"?


roll

lie down and turn over and over while remaining in the same place

Instruction: "i had stopped some of my childhood fun such as running with the village boys and catching fish and rolling in the dirt and had started acting more like a young woman ." What is the definition of "roll"?


roll

Context: the cameras were rolling

Instruction: "the cameras were rolling" What is the definition of "roll"?


roll

fold the edge of a garment over on itself a number of times to shorten it

Instruction: "she had a towel around her neck and her sleeves were rolled up ." What is the definition of "roll"?


roll

Context: he shot his roll on a bob-tailed nag

a roll of currency notes ( often taken as the resources of a person or business etc . )

Instruction: "he shot his roll on a bob-tailed nag" What is the definition of "roll"?


roll

one of the basic patterns ( rudiments ) of drumming , consisting of a sustained , rapid alternation of single or double strokes of each stick .

Instruction: "remember , you are not limited to playing a roll on the snare drum !" What is the definition of "roll"?


coda

the concluding passage of a piece or movement , typically forming an addition to the basic structure

Instruction: "this third section has already incorporated material from earlier in the movement and the coda extends this process ." What is the definition of "coda"?


fatwah

( islam ) a legal opinion or ruling issued by an islamic scholar

Instruction: "bin laden issued three fatwahs calling upon muslims to take up arms against the united states" What is the definition of "fatwah"?


colony

a place where a group of people with the same occupation or interest live together

Instruction: "during the first quarter of the twentieth century , old lyme was the center of a leading impressionist art colony ." What is the definition of "colony"?


aristotelian

a student of aristotle or an adherent of his philosophy .

Instruction: "intellectually , he was an aristotelian in an age of kant ." What is the definition of "aristotelian"?


tunnel

a passage in a sports stadium by which players enter or leave the field

Instruction: "at 3 : 25 , lynch leads the rest of the defensive backs out of the tunnel and onto the field for pre-game warm-ups ." What is the definition of "tunnel"?


tunnel

a long , half-cylindrical enclosure used to protect plants , made of clear plastic stretched over hoops

Instruction: "today palomino grapes are frequently dried to raisins under plastic tunnels , pressed , and fortified before fermentation to make a mistela ." What is the definition of "tunnel"?


korean

relating to north or south korea or its people or language .

Instruction: "foreign minister solomon passi suggested that korean cars be assembled in bulgaria , poptodorova said ." What is the definition of "korean"?


sophism

a clever but false argument , especially one used deliberately to deceive .

Instruction: "thus , even since brute force has been held in check , the sophism has been not merely a species of evil , but the very essence of evil ." What is the definition of "sophism"?


renown

the condition of being known or talked about by many people ; fame

Instruction: "missing the point of this display entirely , my companion suggests another vegetarian restaurant of renown ." What is the definition of "renown"?


homebound

unable to leave one 's house , typically due to illness or old age ; housebound

Instruction: "today i work in a home care agency , visiting patients who are homebound ." What is the definition of "homebound"?


mugger

a large indian crocodile with a short snout .

Instruction: "visitors watched them in broad daylight lunging at sambar in lakes , relaxing on roadsides , teaching cubs to stalk and even stealing deer carcasses from the mouths of mugger crocodiles in the lakes ." What is the definition of "mugger"?


deduction

an amount that is or may be deducted from something , especially from taxable income or tax to be paid

Instruction: "if you ca n't use other methods , minimise your tax by maximising your deductions , reliefs and tax credits ." What is the definition of "deduction"?


separatism

a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group ; the principles and practices of separatists

Instruction: "separatism is a serious problem in quebec" What is the definition of "separatism"?


forelock

a lock of hair growing just above the forehead .

Instruction: "sam beckett seemed to be a handsome man in his early forties , with a single white forelock in an otherwise brown head of hair ." What is the definition of "forelock"?


catechism

( in roman catholic use ) religious instruction in general .

Instruction: "psalm-singing , catechism and scripture were taught daily in school ." What is the definition of "catechism"?


exertion

Instruction: "signs of mental and physical fatigue after midweek exertions manifested themselves in some sluggish play from o'neill 's men early on ." What is the definition of "exertion"?


dalmatian

a dog of a large , white short-haired breed with dark spots .

Instruction: "the day belonged to massive mastiffs , great danes , hairy pomeranians , rottweilers , german shepherds , dobermans , dalmatians and miniature pinschers ." What is the definition of "dalmatian"?


gasify

Instruction: "from the video clip , the viewer will be able to see the coal beginning to gasify 30 seconds into the . experiment ." What is the definition of "gasify"?


rattlesnake

a heavy-bodied american pit viper with a series of horny rings on the tail that produce a characteristic rattling sound when vibrated as a warning .

Instruction: "they 're even immune to the venom of rattlesnakes and other pit vipers ." What is the definition of "rattlesnake"?


underseal

coat ( the underpart of a motor vehicle ) with waterproof material as protection against rust .

Instruction: "the bodies are automatically undersealed and then painted by a combination of manual and machine methods ." What is the definition of "underseal"?


teeny

Instruction: "then for the crust , you need flour , butter , milk , and a teeny bit of salt ." What is the definition of "teeny"?


barley

Instruction: "one can substitute or mix different grains such as barley for arthritis and cancer ." What is the definition of "barley"?


tenpin

Instruction: "canada setting up its own bowling association can only help the sport of tenpins ." What is the definition of "tenpin"?


realization

a particular series which might be generated by a specified random process .

Instruction: "they chose to view such athletic records as realizations of a random process , reflecting uncertainties in the many factors that influence any given result ." What is the definition of "realization"?


trigon

a triangular cutting region formed by three cusps on an upper molar tooth .

Instruction: "the basic triangular units with three cusps are the trigon and trigonid ." What is the definition of "trigon"?


dishonesty

deceitfulness shown in someone 's character or behaviour

Instruction: "honesty or dishonesty must however always be a question for the jury , and the present type of case is no exception ." What is the definition of "dishonesty"?


reality

existence that is absolute , self-sufficient , or objective , and not subject to human decisions or conventions .

Instruction: "no , i 'm saying there is no ultimate reality , no objective existence , no ontology at all ." What is the definition of "reality"?


stipulation

a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement

Instruction: "some organisations will dole out cash for you to use to your own ends , whilst others will demand specific stipulations ." What is the definition of "stipulation"?


decoration

paint or wallpaper applied when decorating a room

Instruction: "the old furniture and decoration had a distinctly 1970s feel , so it will provide a much better environment for the services we provide ." What is the definition of "decoration"?


suitability

the quality of being right or appropriate for a particular person , purpose , or situation

Instruction: "psychologists evaluate all candidates for cia employment to determine their suitability for a position of trust ." What is the definition of "suitability"?


fetch

Context: the dog fetched the hat

Instruction: "the dog fetched the hat" What is the definition of "fetch"?


silicide

a binary compound of silicon with another element or group .

Instruction: "a hard mask layer comprising tungsten silicide is formed over the first barrier layer ." What is the definition of "silicide"?


deal

the process of distributing the cards to players in a card game

Instruction: "the deal : the dealer deals 6 cards for the nest and the rest is dealt out to the players ." What is the definition of "deal"?


deal

Instruction: "it was the last hand of the night and it was my deal ." What is the definition of "deal"?


deal

cope with or control ( a difficult person or situation )

Instruction: "this gossip can complicate a breakup situation even more , and dealing with constant whispers and apparent ‘ truths ’ is usually difficult ." What is the definition of "deal"?


stage

a floor or level of a building or structure

Instruction: "each stage or level contains three modes , which add a little more replay value to the game but not much ." What is the definition of "stage"?


stage

a section or portion of a journey or course

Instruction: "then we embarked on the second stage of our caribbean cruise" What is the definition of "stage"?


dromaeosaurid

a carnivorous bipedal dinosaur of a late cretaceous family which included deinonychus and the velociraptors . they had a large slashing claw on each hind foot .

Instruction: "there are also asymmetric flight feathers preserved on the wing and near the hind limbs of a dromaeosaurid ." What is the definition of "dromaeosaurid"?


cur

Instruction: "yes , unfortunately i do recognize you , and the only change i can see is your growth into a more pathetic and loathsome man than the cur i knew before this trip ." What is the definition of "cur"?


river

Context: the river was navigable for 50 miles

a large natural stream of water ( larger than a creek )

Instruction: "the river was navigable for 50 miles" What is the definition of "river"?


routine

a sequence of actions regularly followed

Instruction: "with insurers paying for even routine care , consumers lack incentives to shop for low-cost , high-value care ." What is the definition of "routine"?


govern

require to be in a certain grammatical case , voice , or mood

Instruction: "most transitive verbs govern the accusative case in german" What is the definition of "govern"?


unionist

a person , especially a member of a northern ireland political party , who is in favour of the union of northern ireland with great britain .

Instruction: "many unionists are members of the anti-catholic orange order ." What is the definition of "unionist"?


past

Instruction: "invariably , they are sent at night by someone well past the legal limit for safe driving ." What is the definition of "past"?


past

so as to pass from one side of something to the other

Instruction: "we 've laughed at a bloke riding past on a bike and almost falling off as he tried to see through our window ." What is the definition of "past"?


blob

Instruction: "it 's a shame because the fans suffer as the league homogenizes into one indiscernible parity-filled blob ." What is the definition of "blob"?


reload

load ( something , especially a gun that has been fired ) again

Instruction: "he told the court his friend told him to reload the gun , and he did so with ammunition from the other man 's pocket ." What is the definition of "reload"?


assure

Instruction: "the corollary is that it is not moderation , but total victory , that assures survival ." What is the definition of "assure"?


newness

Instruction: "she wants newness , she wants fashionability ." What is the definition of "newness"?


tectonics

large-scale processes affecting the structure of the earth 's crust

Instruction: "he also questions the stratigraphy of the graben and the timing of north-south extensional tectonics ." What is the definition of "tectonics"?


tack

make a series of changes of course while sailing

Instruction: "i had a mental picture of the surface with the sun shining , and sailing boats tacking to and fro ." What is the definition of "tack"?


tack

add or append something to something already existing

Instruction: "the last scene in particular appears out of place , almost as if it was tacked on at a later date to provide a better sense of closure ." What is the definition of "tack"?


adversity

Instruction: "debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity" What is the definition of "adversity"?


flagellate

( of a cell or single-celled organism ) bearing one or more flagella

Instruction: "only one study has examined the importance of sperm length for sperm competition success in a species with more typical flagellate sperm ." What is the definition of "flagellate"?


demolish

comprehensively refute ( an argument or its proponent )

Instruction: "by the end of the night i had demolished their arguments ." What is the definition of "demolish"?


squeamishness

the trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked

Instruction: "the program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers" What is the definition of "squeamishness"?


gangway

an opening in the bulwarks by which a ship is entered or left .

Instruction: "a section of the starboard bulwarks was removed to create a gangway , or opening ." What is the definition of "gangway"?


guide

Instruction: "he had a weekend off and gmd was away with the guides or brownies or something similarly jolly hockey stickey ." What is the definition of "guide"?


gazpacho

a cold spanish soup made from tomatoes , peppers , and other salad vegetables

Instruction: "but with the enticing meals here - they include salmon salads , black bean chili and tangy gazpacho soup with crabmeat - even die-hard carnivores can do it ." What is the definition of "gazpacho"?


metamorphosis

a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one

Instruction: "the cast handle this metamorphosis excellently ." What is the definition of "metamorphosis"?


ingesta

substances taken into the body as nourishment ; food and drink .

Instruction: "the foregut as defined here should be composed of ingesta and fish-derived material including digestive enzymes ." What is the definition of "ingesta"?


hydroxyapatite

a mineral related to apatite which is the main inorganic constituent of tooth enamel and bone , although it is rare in rocks .

Instruction: "the most familiar apatite derivative is hydroxyapatite , the bulk mineral constituent of bone ." What is the definition of "hydroxyapatite"?


straddle

an act of sitting or standing with one 's legs wide apart

Instruction: "the height of romanticism ; there was little else i could do apart from down my drink , suppress a ladylike belch and swing my legs around you in an elegant straddle ." What is the definition of "straddle"?


comprise

Instruction: "the land he conquered comprised several provinces" What is the definition of "comprise"?


singe

Instruction: "there was n't a scratch or a singe on any of the vehicles ." What is the definition of "singe"?


pave

cover ( a piece of ground ) with flat stones or bricks ; lay paving over

Instruction: "driveways and curbs were the only paved areas on this cul-de-sac ." What is the definition of "pave"?


kiwi

a flightless new zealand bird with hair-like feathers , having a long downcurved bill with sensitive nostrils at the tip .

Instruction: "however , after nine months - when they weigh about 1 kg - most kiwis can fight off anything but a dog , and generally live for another 40 years ." What is the definition of "kiwi"?


innocence

Instruction: "i always tell her she has the quality that all of us need to project more , which is purity and innocence ." What is the definition of "innocence"?


innocence

the state , quality , or fact of being innocent of a crime or offence

Instruction: "at the hearing , the hospital denied the accusation but has not provided any evidence to prove its innocence ." What is the definition of "innocence"?


cupping

( in chinese medicine ) a therapy in which heated glass cups are applied to the skin along the meridians of the body , creating suction and believed to stimulate the flow of energy .

Instruction: "physical manipulation included cupping , which was believed to reduce congestion and restore blood flow ." What is the definition of "cupping"?


aranyaka

each of a set of hindu sacred treatises based on the brahmanas , composed in sanskrit c.700 bc . intended only for initiates , the aranyakas contain mystical and philosophical material and explications of esoteric rites .

Instruction: "part of aitareya aranyaka belonging to the rig veda , this upanishad deals with creation and life after death in more clear terms ." What is the definition of "aranyaka"?


grackle

another term for an asian mynah or starling , with mainly black plumage .

Instruction: "i heard a distant flock of blackbirds gathering for the night - starlings and grackles , perhaps ." What is the definition of "grackle"?


purify

become clean or pure or free of guilt and sin

Instruction: "the hippies came to the ashram in order to purify" What is the definition of "purify"?


peri

( in persian mythology ) a mythical superhuman being , originally represented as evil but subsequently as a good or graceful genie or fairy .

Instruction: "the angels , or peris , on the floorspread , very distinctive in style , are unusual motifs to find on an embroidery ." What is the definition of "peri"?


destitute

extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself

Instruction: "ethan did not want anyone in starkfield to think that he was poor and destitute again ." What is the definition of "destitute"?


destitute

Instruction: "even in its gaunt incompleteness , destitute of the wealth of colour which is meant to adorn it , the interior of bentley 's spacious building is immensely impressive ." What is the definition of "destitute"?


bibliomania

passionate enthusiasm for collecting and possessing books .

Instruction: "the library is fortunate to have received the products of his bibliomania ." What is the definition of "bibliomania"?


cephalopod

an active predatory mollusc of the large class `` cephalopoda ' , such as an octopus or squid .

Instruction: "a typical marine community consisted of these animals , plus red and green algae , primitive fish , cephalopods , corals , crinoids , and gastropods ." What is the definition of "cephalopod"?


houseowner

a person who owns a house , especially the house in which they live .

Instruction: "no one has ever liked paying taxes and houseowners employed various stratagems to avoid the window tax ." What is the definition of "houseowner"?


abbess

a woman who is the head of an abbey of nuns .

Instruction: "most of the early medieval saints were bishops , abbots , and abbesses with an impeccable social pedigree ." What is the definition of "abbess"?


mass

a large number of people or objects crowded together

Instruction: "a mass of anti-war protesters packed the streets of london last saturday ." What is the definition of "mass"?


unbundle

split ( a company or conglomerate ) into its constituent businesses , especially prior to selling them off

Instruction: "it has instituted billing by which a subscriber has the right to receive a single bill even if it uses the services provided by several unbundled telecom companies ." What is the definition of "unbundle"?


autograph

write one 's signature on ( something ) ; sign

Instruction: "baseball cards and autographed photographs festooned the wall as in a teenager 's bedroom ." What is the definition of "autograph"?


damson

Instruction: "those of you who remember the lime and ginger scheme will be pleased to hear that it has been redone using damson , with gold trimming ." What is the definition of "damson"?


hydro

Instruction: "most people who are off the grid ( at least those living in the united states ) , rely on some combination of alternative energy such as wind , photovoltaic or hydro ." What is the definition of "hydro"?


noisy

making or given to making a lot of noise

Instruction: "he was surrounded by noisy and boisterous children as he sat motionless on his throne ." What is the definition of "noisy"?


noisy

Instruction: "the noisy clamor of men reacting far too late filled the air as they scuffled from side to side , screaming orders that no one particularly heard ." What is the definition of "noisy"?


lacuna

Instruction: "however , this important work need not be justified on the basis of its filling a lacuna in past literature ." What is the definition of "lacuna"?


suppliant

a person making a humble or earnest plea to someone in power or authority .

Instruction: "the judges are supposed to be separate , not suppliants to executive government ." What is the definition of "suppliant"?


bluey

Instruction: "in his younger years , he had an uncontrollable thatch of red hair , so everyone called him `` bluey ' ." What is the definition of "bluey"?


arrow

move or appear to move swiftly and directly

Instruction: "colgan 's kick was flicked on by lehmann and the ball arrowed into a channel between oueifio and greg strong ." What is the definition of "arrow"?


bivalent

( of homologous chromosomes ) associated in pairs .

Instruction: "if chromosomes 1 and 2 are genetically more identical , as are chromosomes 3 and 4 , there are three different combinations for the bivalent chromosome pairing ." What is the definition of "bivalent"?


russian

a native or inhabitant of russia , or a person of russian descent .

Instruction: "with a finn , a russian , two canadians , and an american , this year 's hall , of fame class exemplifies the game 's global reach ." What is the definition of "russian"?


russian

relating to russia , its people , or their language .

Instruction: "law enforcement authorities are convinced the far-right is responsible for the detonation of a bomb aimed at russian jews attending a language school in duesseldorf last month ." What is the definition of "russian"?


asphalt

Context: asphalt the driveway

Instruction: "asphalt the driveway" What is the definition of "asphalt"?


evacuation

the action of emptying the bowels or another bodily organ

Instruction: "a disposable enema or manual evacuation of faeces may be used in the treatment of faecal impaction ." What is the definition of "evacuation"?


radiate

diverge or spread from or as if from a central point

Instruction: "this docking pod is at the end of one of the station 's long habitation arms , which radiate from a central hub with a glass roof , through which you can observe the universe ." What is the definition of "radiate"?


soma

an intoxicating drink prepared from a plant and used in vedic ritual , believed to be the drink of the gods .

Instruction: "ambrosia , nectar , soma , these swill through our myths and histories ." What is the definition of "soma"?


jakes

Instruction: "you 're told about table manners to relieve yourself in a jakes above a stream ." What is the definition of "jakes"?


leaden

Instruction: "the wood 's emerald greenness seemed somehow remarkably rich , although - or maybe because - the clouds above the treetops were a dark leaden grey ." What is the definition of "leaden"?


leaden

Instruction: "soon heavy leaden clouds would blot out the sky but with them would come snow and freedom ." What is the definition of "leaden"?


stet

let it stand ( used as an instruction on a printed proof to indicate that a marked alteration should be ignored ) .

Instruction: "i am discreetly edited out ; and there is no one to write , stet !" What is the definition of "stet"?


benzol

Instruction: "subcutaneous injections of benzol in rabbits produce marked destructive changes in the hematopoietic organs , especially in the myeloid tissue ." What is the definition of "benzol"?


norm

something that is usual , typical , or standard

Instruction: "perhaps there is a shying away from the detailed academic tomes which have become the norm in biographies , towards something more friendly to the average reader ." What is the definition of "norm"?


rector

( in scotland ) an elected representative of students on a university 's governing body .

Instruction: "that was what he told the students of edinburgh university in his inaugural address as their rector ." What is the definition of "rector"?


majolica

a kind of earthenware made in imitation of italian maiolica , especially in england during the 19th century .

Instruction: "this chapter represents an important contribution to the history of both majolica and social customs ." What is the definition of "majolica"?


senior

Context: the senior prom

used of the fourth and final year in united states high school or college

Instruction: "the senior prom" What is the definition of "senior"?


line

Instruction: "of course , his convincing line to me was that his only interest in america was the fact that he found me here ." What is the definition of "line"?


line

Context: line one 's pockets

Instruction: "line one 's pockets" What is the definition of "line"?


line

Instruction: "it 's unusual in my line of work to get to see a production more than once , no matter how much you would like to ." What is the definition of "line"?


line

Context: drop me a line when you get there

Instruction: "drop me a line when you get there" What is the definition of "line"?


line

persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress

Instruction: "that salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk" What is the definition of "line"?


express

( of a train or other form of public transport ) making few intermediate stops and reaching its destination quickly

Instruction: "in 1872 , a pressman for the providence journal turned an old express wagon into an eatery , thus creating the first diner ." What is the definition of "express"?


express

Context: she expressed the letter to florida

send by rapid transport or special messenger service

Instruction: "she expressed the letter to florida" What is the definition of "express"?


express

convey ( a thought or feeling ) in words or by gestures and conduct

Instruction: "i share the disappointment expressed by other members ." What is the definition of "express"?


assign

Instruction: "the patients were assigned to two groups of roughly equal numbers ." What is the definition of "assign"?


chaffinch

a eurasian and north african finch , typically with a bluish top to the head and dark wings and tail .

Instruction: "as i write , the old bramley apple in our garden is occupied by a variety of finches : greenfinches , chaffinches and bramblings ." What is the definition of "chaffinch"?


constant

( of a person ) unchangingly faithful and dependable

Instruction: "at that very road crossing , he had said a tearful good-bye to his constant companion and best friend ." What is the definition of "constant"?


safeguard

protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure

Instruction: "well , several other countries in north africa are making progress in safeguarding the rights of women ." What is the definition of "safeguard"?


eye

the visual or light-detecting organ of many invertebrate animals that corresponds to the eye of humans and vertebrate animals .

Instruction: "we know the first animal to have an eye was a trilobite that was a predator as well ." What is the definition of "eye"?


eye

the calm region at the centre of a storm or hurricane

Instruction: "and in the course of the afternoon , meteorologists tell us the eye of the hurricane will start to pass over this island itself ." What is the definition of "eye"?


eye

Context: they were in the eye of the storm

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

Instruction: "they were in the eye of the storm" What is the definition of "eye"?


protactinium

the chemical element of atomic number 91 , a radioactive metal of the actinide series , occurring in small amounts as a product of the natural decay of uranium .

Instruction: "the dates of discovery of these elements as 1789 for uranium , 1829 for thorium , 1899 for actinium and 1913 for protactinium ." What is the definition of "protactinium"?


oust

take away ( a court 's jurisdiction ) in a matter .

Instruction: "such an agreement purports to oust the jurisdiction of the court and is void as being contrary to public policy ." What is the definition of "oust"?


vas

Instruction: "however , aortic dissection associated with vasculitis of the vasa vasorum in sle is extraordinarily rare ." What is the definition of "vas"?


grown-up

suitable for or characteristic of an adult

Instruction: "in this film the characters are more grown-up and it 's that bit scarier too ." What is the definition of "grown-up"?


ramification

a development that complicates a situation

Instruction: "the court 's decision had many unforeseen ramifications" What is the definition of "ramification"?


quarry

a place , typically a large , deep pit , from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted

Instruction: "he said : ‘ we are only importing material into the quarry to restore it . ’" What is the definition of "quarry"?


emanate

proceed or issue forth , as from a source

Instruction: "water emanates from this hole in the ground" What is the definition of "emanate"?


emanate

give out or emit ( a feeling , quality , or sensation )

Instruction: "he 'd always had his mother , a sobering figure who emanated love and protection around her youngest son , her baby ." What is the definition of "emanate"?


balinese

relating to bali or its people or language .

Instruction: "but then , having stripped down musical composition , he infused it with african and balinese harmonies , and made it more technologically complex ." What is the definition of "balinese"?


naturalize

admit ( a foreigner ) to the citizenship of a country

Instruction: "the united states defended its right to naturalize foreigners and rejected britain 's claim that it could legitimately practice impressment on the high seas ." What is the definition of "naturalize"?


mandaean

a member of a gnostic sect of iraq and sw iran , who regard john the baptist as the messiah and stress salvation through knowledge of the divine origin of the soul .

Instruction: "not surprisingly , a number of mandaeans have fled to australia , where they 're not finding life a lot easier ." What is the definition of "mandaean"?


butanol

each of two isomeric liquid alcohols used as solvents ; butyl alcohol .

Instruction: "recent work in our laboratory has explored the clustering behaviour of organic polar solvents such as methanol , 6 ethanol and butanol ." What is the definition of "butanol"?


sable

Instruction: "he is in mourning for his father still , even though it 's been 3 years , and goes about dressed in sables which people think terribly unfashionable ." What is the definition of "sable"?


elamite

relating to the ancient elamites or their language .

Instruction: "in this story , mordecai defeats his adversary haman ( hammon , the creator god in the elamite pantheon ) , with esther 's advice and help ." What is the definition of "elamite"?


thigh

the body part in other animals that corresponds to the human thigh .

Instruction: "one young bird , handled after wandering , readily disgorged a leg and thigh of a former brother or sister ." What is the definition of "thigh"?


quick

the central or most sensitive part of someone or something .

Instruction: "stoll is a clean , clear writer , and his short dispatches cut to the quick ." What is the definition of "quick"?


quick

( of a person 's temper ) easily roused .

Instruction: "now i realized that it was his cold anger that i feared , and not his quick temper ." What is the definition of "quick"?


quick

Context: quick of foot

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


cockney

Context: cockney vowels

characteristic of cockneys or their dialect

Instruction: "cockney vowels" What is the definition of "cockney"?


spinner

a type of fishing fly , used chiefly for trout .

Instruction: "we flyfished and waded , jigged lures and threw spinners ." What is the definition of "spinner"?


wield

Instruction: "yes , it works ; yes outcome is dependent on the skills of the person wielding the tools ." What is the definition of "wield"?


scrap

Instruction: "thieves are taking the cables because of their copper wires , which can be sold as scrap metal on the open market ." What is the definition of "scrap"?


scrap

any waste articles or discarded material

Instruction: "i showed them our pile of scrap lumber and told them they could have whatever they wanted if they 'd build a fort with it ." What is the definition of "scrap"?


standing

Context: a standing committee

Instruction: "a standing committee" What is the definition of "standing"?


true

Instruction: "by my faith , he may find that he spoke truer than he is aware of ." What is the definition of "true"?


undergraduate

a university student who has not yet taken a first degree

Instruction: "we will be asked to teach more undergraduates with fewer faculty and smaller operating budgets ." What is the definition of "undergraduate"?


wren

( in the uk ) a member of the former women 's royal naval service .

Instruction: "when she was in the wrens during the war , her friends used to call her bossy rossy ." What is the definition of "wren"?


conjecture

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

Instruction: "you must not be influenced by sentiment , conjecture , sympathy , passion , prejudice , public opinion , or public feeling ." What is the definition of "conjecture"?


triffid

( in science fiction ) a member of a race of predatory plants which are capable of growing to a gigantic size and are possessed of locomotive ability and a poisonous sting .

Instruction: "it is a rampant triffid like grass , spreading out long tentacles that actually climb up trees or fences if left alone ." What is the definition of "triffid"?


interlink

join or connect ( two or more things ) together

Instruction: "he said the criminal gangs operated independently of each other , but are interlinked and probably cooperated in the vandalism ." What is the definition of "interlink"?


spicebush

a north american shrub with aromatic leaves , bark , and fruit . the leaves were formerly used for a tea and the fruit as an allspice substitute .

Instruction: "smaller trees and shrubs include red maple , carolina allspice , and the fragrant spicebush ." What is the definition of "spicebush"?


dawn

become evident to the mind ; be perceived or understood

Instruction: "alucius was silent , watching the realization of what must have happened dawn on the boy ." What is the definition of "dawn"?


dawn

Context: we got up before dawn

Instruction: "we got up before dawn" What is the definition of "dawn"?


dawn

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise

Instruction: "at dawn 's first light they reached the wrought iron gates of the palace , strangely ajar ." What is the definition of "dawn"?


non-starter

a person or plan that has no chance of succeeding or being effective

Instruction: "the ‘ secret location ’ plan is clearly a non-starter and should be ditched immediately ." What is the definition of "non-starter"?


teratology

the scientific study of congenital abnormalities and abnormal formations

Instruction: "genomics is unlikely to be of use in teratology studies because of the rapid rate of change in the developing organism ." What is the definition of "teratology"?


adulterant

a substance used to adulterate another .

Instruction: "the adulterants ranged from water in the case of milk , cheaper varieties of oils in the case of edible oils to colours in the case of rice and tea ." What is the definition of "adulterant"?


dear

used in speech as a polite or affectionate form of address

Instruction: "but disappear not in my ocean of thoughts , for i will always love you dear unc ." What is the definition of "dear"?


dear

Instruction: "customers think organic food is too dear ." What is the definition of "dear"?


sandlot

a piece of unoccupied land used by children for games .

Instruction: "kids are n't just spending their time tossing a baseball on the local sandlots or skateboarding across the pavement near your business ." What is the definition of "sandlot"?


involve

be or become occupied or engrossed in something

Instruction: "prior to the criminalisation of cocaine and opium , organised crime had no reason to be involved in the drugs trade ." What is the definition of "involve"?


binding

a mechanical device fixed to a ski to grip a ski boot , especially either of a pair used for downhill skiing which hold the toe and heel of the boot and release it automatically in a fall .

Instruction: "ascending a mountain on skis requires bindings with a heel release , and ‘ skins ’ made of mohair or nylon which let the skis glide , turn uphill and grip the snow ." What is the definition of "binding"?


graft

Instruction: "into the wind , the home side had to graft harder for scores ." What is the definition of "graft"?


graft

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant , from which it receives sap .

Instruction: "in successful grafts , seedlings grew well up to 7 weeks after grafting ." What is the definition of "graft"?


graft

a surgical operation in which tissue is transplanted .

Instruction: "skin grafts have a 5 % to 10 % incidence of failure , and when they fail , long-term healing can be a problem ." What is the definition of "graft"?


fix

Instruction: "this will allow us to destroy the lead company as the second enemy is being fixed by the minefield ." What is the definition of "fix"?


igbo

Instruction: "today those who are not ethnic yorubas or igbos rarely speak yoruba or igbo ." What is the definition of "igbo"?


igbo

relating to the igbo or their language .

Instruction: "in discussions with me , women tended to blur the differences between various masquerades , subsuming all igbo masking into one threatening mode ." What is the definition of "igbo"?


west

Instruction: "the west wind from the center was the hot desert wind , too hot to stand and talk in ." What is the definition of "west"?