mark

Context: it was in london that he made his mark

the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember

Instruction: "it was in london that he made his mark" What is the definition of "mark"?


authority

Context: he is an authority on corporate law

an expert whose views are taken as definitive

Instruction: "he is an authority on corporate law" What is the definition of "authority"?


toggle

switch from one effect , feature , or state to another by using a toggle

Instruction: "while you are typing , there 's a button which toggles between caps , lower case , numbers , and punctuation modes ." What is the definition of "toggle"?


toggle

Context: toggle a bomb from an airplane

Instruction: "toggle a bomb from an airplane" What is the definition of "toggle"?


pack

a hot or cold pad of absorbent material , especially as used for treating an injury .

Instruction: "benign interventions include hot and cold packs , bandages , canes , lotions , vitamins and nutritional supplements ." What is the definition of "pack"?


pack

a group of wild animals , especially wolves , living and hunting together

Instruction: "sharks of up to 4m could be picked out among the pack ." What is the definition of "pack"?


pack

Instruction: "this singer always packs the concert halls" What is the definition of "pack"?


pack

a small cardboard or paper container and the items contained within it

Instruction: "and guess how much a pack of 10 chicken wings costs in here ?" What is the definition of "pack"?


pack

store ( something perishable ) in a specified substance in order to preserve it

Instruction: "we advised the fingertip be packed in ice in line with booth hall 's recommendation ." What is the definition of "pack"?


tremor

Instruction: "any imbalance in these neuro-modulators causes involuntary movements like chorea and tremors ." What is the definition of "tremor"?


rap

strike ( something ) several times against a hard surface

Instruction: "i ran my hand along the wall ; then , i rapped my knuckles against it ." What is the definition of "rap"?


rap

Context: just call her up to rap about it .

talk or chat in an easy and familiar manner

Instruction: "just call her up to rap about it ." What is the definition of "rap"?


governed

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

Instruction: "governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed ' -- declaration of independence" What is the definition of "governed"?


possess

have possession of as distinct from ownership

Instruction: "the appellant pleaded guilty to an offence of possessing a prohibited weapon ." What is the definition of "possess"?


ward

an administrative division of a city or borough that typically elects and is represented by a councillor or councillors

Instruction: "opposition to the closure of the lister baths at featherstone contributed heavily to all three labour councillors who had represented the ward losing their seats ." What is the definition of "ward"?


ward

a separate room in a hospital , typically one allocated to a particular type of patient

Instruction: "in 1988 , the first geriatric ward was set up in the gh , but even then , geriatric medicine enjoyed very little priority ." What is the definition of "ward"?


transaction

the act of transacting within or between groups ( as carrying on commercial activities )

Instruction: "no transactions are possible without him" What is the definition of "transaction"?


self-denial

the denial of one 's own interests and needs ; self-sacrifice

Instruction: "i know , self-denial is n't really your thing , but find less expensive ways of entertaining yourself ." What is the definition of "self-denial"?


wee

Context: a wee tot

Instruction: "a wee tot" What is the definition of "wee"?


cryptobiosis

a physiological state in which metabolic activity is reduced to an undetectable level without disappearing altogether . it is known in certain plant and animal groups adapted to survive periods of extremely dry conditions .

Instruction: "bdelloids are known for their remarkable ability to survive drying through a process known as cryptobiosis ." What is the definition of "cryptobiosis"?


oliguria

the production of abnormally small amounts of urine .

Instruction: "other features of severe preeclampsia include oliguria , cerebral or visual disturbances , and pulmonary edema or cyanosis ." What is the definition of "oliguria"?


multiply

Context: multiply 10 by 15

Instruction: "multiply 10 by 15" What is the definition of "multiply"?


simmer

show or feel barely suppressed anger or other strong emotion

Instruction: "timon stood back up , glaring down at the boy , his eyes simmering with anger ." What is the definition of "simmer"?


simmer

Instruction: "he thought of the letter and his father , anger simmered so close to the surface ." What is the definition of "simmer"?


agglutinate

firmly stick or be stuck together to form a mass

Instruction: "in many cases they were seen agglutinated and forming smaller or larger black clusters ." What is the definition of "agglutinate"?


contemporary

a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another

Instruction: "cumulative dramatic structure is all-important in mercadante , a younger contemporary of verdi , and the excisions proved detrimental ." What is the definition of "contemporary"?


doorway

an entrance to a room or building through a door

Instruction: "everybody in the audience stood up and began to exit the large room via the doorways along the walls ." What is the definition of "doorway"?


union

an association of independent churches , especially congregational or baptist , for purposes of cooperation .

Instruction: "certain tensions created by different theological understandings now were forced to exist side by side in a new union of churches ." What is the definition of "union"?


union

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

Instruction: "you have to join the union in order to get a job" What is the definition of "union"?


union

Instruction: "the union leaders were forced to call for a general strike and the cabinet rushed to end the dispute ." What is the definition of "union"?


triplicity

Instruction: "the triplicity of the goddess in these texts is one of the most recurrent themes ." What is the definition of "triplicity"?


esthetic

Context: aesthetic values

relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics

Instruction: "aesthetic values" What is the definition of "esthetic"?


bonito

a small tuna with dark oblique stripes on the back , important as a food and game fish .

Instruction: "strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl and add the bonito flakes ." What is the definition of "bonito"?


libertine

characterized by free indulgence in sensual pleasures

Instruction: "tourism is associated in the minds of many ordinary egyptians with a libertine lifestyle offensive to the puritanism of muslim piety ." What is the definition of "libertine"?


libertine

Instruction: "gabriel comes across as a libertine and something of anarchist ." What is the definition of "libertine"?


homestead

a house , especially a farmhouse , and outbuildings .

Instruction: "i do n't believe i truly understood that i could relax until i saw the grand white building of the randolph family homestead through the budding trees ahead of me ." What is the definition of "homestead"?


hopeful

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event

Instruction: "nor is he very hopeful that there will ever be a ceasefire in his native land ." What is the definition of "hopeful"?


germination

the development of a plant from a seed or spore after a period of dormancy

Instruction: "physical or mechanical damage to the seed also will affect germination ." What is the definition of "germination"?


mace

a staff of office , especially that which lies on the table in the house of commons when the speaker is in the chair , regarded as a symbol of the authority of the house .

Instruction: "he wears a gilded crown and carries a gilded mace ." What is the definition of "mace"?


nemesia

a plant related to the snapdragon , which is cultivated for its colourful funnel-shaped flowers .

Instruction: "petunias , snapdragons and nemesia are good annuals to add in the fall ." What is the definition of "nemesia"?


coquet

Instruction: "she loves worthy , whom she pretends to dislike , and coquets with him for twelve months ." What is the definition of "coquet"?


craze

Context: crazed ceramics

Instruction: "crazed ceramics" What is the definition of "craze"?


cordon

a line or circle of police , soldiers , or guards preventing access to or from an area or building

Instruction: "miami riot police threw up a cordon around the home and fanned out across the city ." What is the definition of "cordon"?


nobody

Instruction: "he was pounced upon when i first laid out the pictures , but nobody gives a reason for liking it ." What is the definition of "nobody"?


zeaxanthin

a deep yellow carotenoid pigment present in the retina of the eye and in some plants , used as a food additive and supplement .

Instruction: "obviously , in their case , zeaxanthin can not be an important factor in energy dissipation ." What is the definition of "zeaxanthin"?


dilator

Instruction: "the dilator is designed to provide a gentle expanding force to the nasal wall tissue when the dilator is adhesively attached to the nose ." What is the definition of "dilator"?


chromatid

each of the two thread-like strands into which a chromosome divides longitudinally during cell division . each contains a double helix of dna .

Instruction: "the rate at which heterozygosity is lost depends on the extent to which chromosomes and chromatids segregate randomly during anaphase ." What is the definition of "chromatid"?


buy-back

a form of borrowing in which shares or bonds are sold with an agreement to repurchase them at a later date .

Instruction: "this excess cash is likely to be used to enhance shareholder returns in the form of share buy-backs or increased dividends ." What is the definition of "buy-back"?


dour

relentlessly severe , stern , or gloomy in manner or appearance

Instruction: "this was a dour affair that did little to lift the hearts of the dedicated few who were in headquarters to cheer on their sides ." What is the definition of "dour"?


andalusian

relating to andalusia or its people or their dialect .

Instruction: "now its tangle of andalusian alleys hide simple whitewashed homes , with long walls screening gardens as luxuriant as anything the caliphs lovingly tended ." What is the definition of "andalusian"?


following

Instruction: "during the past six years his saturday morning radio four magazine programme home truths had also gained a huge following ." What is the definition of "following"?


following

( of a wind ) blowing in the same direction as the course of a vessel etc .

Instruction: "with luck and a following wind we 'll be out of it in a twelve-month ." What is the definition of "following"?


empyrean

Context: the empyrean sphere

Instruction: "the empyrean sphere" What is the definition of "empyrean"?


dreamer

Instruction: "and then i see the writing on the balcony valance : ‘ we are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams . ’" What is the definition of "dreamer"?


depress

Context: the glut of oil depressed gas prices

Instruction: "the glut of oil depressed gas prices" What is the definition of "depress"?


fizzy

( of a drink ) containing bubbles of gas ; effervescent

Instruction: "if you 've been drinking an excess of alcohol and fizzy drinks , your body will be thankful for some water ." What is the definition of "fizzy"?


material

the matter from which a thing is or can be made

Instruction: "the sediment is cemented by material derived from pore waters and grain dissolution ." What is the definition of "material"?


material

Instruction: "we agreed with the firm that in failing to obtain a vet 's report , he had breached an important and material condition of the policy ." What is the definition of "material"?


ingrain

firmly fix or establish ( a habit , belief , or attitude ) in a person

Instruction: "i 've been trying to do more , lately , but i have a hard time ingraining things as habit sometimes ." What is the definition of "ingrain"?


directive

an official or authoritative instruction

Instruction: "schools in bangalore are in focus these days , thanks to two directives ." What is the definition of "directive"?


directive

involving the management or guidance of operations

Instruction: "are these rights in the south african constitution viewed in effect by the court as directive principles ?" What is the definition of "directive"?


graduate

a person who has received a high-school diploma .

Instruction: "large numbers of high school graduates are going on to college , and more adults are pursuing a college education ." What is the definition of "graduate"?


general

a commander of an army , or an army officer of very high rank .

Instruction: "many generals and other officers were penalized ." What is the definition of "general"?


computation

Instruction: "what is the difference between mathematics and computation ?" What is the definition of "computation"?


chack

Instruction: "i love the sound of happy jackdaws , chacking away ." What is the definition of "chack"?


mailing

Instruction: "the candidate sent out three large mailings" What is the definition of "mailing"?


flirtation

behaviour that demonstrates a playful sexual attraction to someone

Instruction: "he turned out to be a film producer in town to promote his new movie and we had the most wonderful conversation about its prospects and the ups and downs of the creative life . had i been younger , flirtation might have been on the menu ." What is the definition of "flirtation"?


mm

Instruction: "'mmm , this cream cheese is delicious , ' announced the girl next to me , biting into her croissant with vigor ." What is the definition of "mm"?


phosphorescence

the emission of radiation in a similar manner to fluorescence but on a longer timescale , so that emission continues after excitation ceases .

Instruction: "thermoluminescence is phosphorescence of a material due to heating ." What is the definition of "phosphorescence"?


burial

a ceremony at which someone 's body is buried ; a funeral

Instruction: "these funeral homes and modern burials just do n't compete ." What is the definition of "burial"?


portly

Instruction: "i nodded and leaned against the bar , my eyes following isabelle over to where a balding , portly fellow was sitting at the bar ." What is the definition of "portly"?


portly

Context: men are portly and women are stout

Instruction: "men are portly and women are stout" What is the definition of "portly"?


determine

Instruction: "the thought of leading the cloistered life of a nun made her bitterly unhappy , and she determined to run away from the convent ." What is the definition of "determine"?


determine

Instruction: "the tree determines the border of the property" What is the definition of "determine"?


enough

Instruction: "interestingly enough , we can confirm that this is the right sort of value ." What is the definition of "enough"?


enough

Context: enough food

Instruction: "enough food" What is the definition of "enough"?


restraint

a device which limits or prevents freedom of movement

Instruction: "this car has some of the best seats available at any price and saab 's active safety head restraints have become an industry standard ." What is the definition of "restraint"?


sami

Instruction: "she had had a couple of narratives about sami shamans , noaidies , so she was asked if it was a fact that some people had the ability to inflict evil on others ." What is the definition of "sami"?


hop

make a quick change of position or activity

Instruction: "no question about it , label hopping kills most bands ." What is the definition of "hop"?


hop

( of a person ) move by jumping on one foot

Instruction: "but you really do , much as it smarts - much as you 'll feel like you 're hopping on one foot - need to start venturing to the doc and the store and the bed alone ." What is the definition of "hop"?


bye

the transfer of a competitor directly to the next round of a competition in the absence of an assigned opponent

Instruction: "with that , college hockey was finally rid of its 12-team format , which awarded byes to the top four teams and a tremendous advantage ." What is the definition of "bye"?


bye

Context: they said their good-byes

Instruction: "they said their good-byes" What is the definition of "bye"?


color

Context: marvelous color illustrations

Instruction: "marvelous color illustrations" What is the definition of "color"?


color

Context: she used a different color for the trim

Instruction: "she used a different color for the trim" What is the definition of "color"?


gate

an arrangement of slots into which the gear lever of a motor vehicle moves to engage each gear .

Instruction: "the hallmark cavernous load cube is still its best asset while its worst point - the poor gearchange - has a closer gate but is no better overall ." What is the definition of "gate"?


espousal

Instruction: "after the espousal the maiden returned once more to her parents ' home whilst her husband , though he had houses elsewhere , built her a new and larger dwelling-place near his father-in-law ." What is the definition of "espousal"?


zoolatry

Instruction: "maybe if someone had shown some zoolatry and killed one of the organisers of the parade , we 'd be at peace now…" What is the definition of "zoolatry"?


librarian

a person in charge of or assisting in a library .

Instruction: "this month i look at books to help librarians in the technical aspects of their jobs ." What is the definition of "librarian"?


pump

Context: pump the gas pedal

operate like a pump ; move up and down , like a handle or a pedal

Instruction: "pump the gas pedal" What is the definition of "pump"?


ideate

Instruction: "authentic architectural experiences derive from real or ideated bodily confrontations rather than visually observed entities ." What is the definition of "ideate"?


wreck

a person whose physical or mental health or strength has failed

Instruction: "the walk had left me a physical wreck and when i pulled up outside the house and my mum was there with open arms , i almost burst into tears ." What is the definition of "wreck"?


wreck

engage in breaking up badly damaged vehicles or demolishing old buildings to obtain usable spares or scrap .

Instruction: "the license allows a business to buy and resell vehicles for wrecking , processing , scrapping , recycling or dismantling ." What is the definition of "wreck"?


ottoman

a heavy ribbed fabric made from silk and either cotton or wool .

Instruction: "the men 's version is a washed polynosic ottoman knit polo with bird's-eye collar ." What is the definition of "ottoman"?


faculty

a licence or authorization from a church authority

Instruction: "although the parish priest has no faculty from the law to confirm these people , he could seek from the diocesan bishop the concession of the faculty to confirm them ." What is the definition of "faculty"?


accretion

growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter

Instruction: "he has some ( very large ) movie files , along with selected stills of the formation of a ‘ lunar seed ’ through the rapid growth and accretion of particles ." What is the definition of "accretion"?


accretion

the coming together and cohesion of matter under the influence of gravitation to form larger bodies

Instruction: "we also need to know which clusters have experienced a recent substantial gravitational accretion of mass , and which clusters are in a stage of collision and merging ." What is the definition of "accretion"?


stray

wander from a direct course or at random

Instruction: "the child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her" What is the definition of "stray"?


preface

the introduction to the central part of the eucharist , historically forming the first part of the canon or prayer of consecration . in the western church it comes between the sursum corda and the sanctus and varies with the season .

Instruction: "he would advocate a return to the 1962 roman missal but with the possibility of accepting an updated sanctorale and new prefaces ." What is the definition of "preface"?


preface

Instruction: "ignoring her greeting card preface , the trio around me began to weave a tangle of memories , lily 's going farther back than the others ." What is the definition of "preface"?


demerara

light brown cane sugar coming originally and chiefly from guyana .

Instruction: "he suggested toasted oats and hazelnuts , sultanas , raspberries , apple or orange juice , grated apple and a tablespoon of honey or demerara sugar , with natural yoghurt to bind it all ." What is the definition of "demerara"?


moderate

( especially in the presbyterian church in scotland ) act as a moderator ; preside

Instruction: "he tried to moderate , but seemed a bit distracted , quoting interviews more than asking questions ." What is the definition of "moderate"?


slicker

Instruction: "for the rest of the game , many fans wore slickers and held up umbrellas in an attempt to stay dry ." What is the definition of "slicker"?


butterball

a plump bird , especially a turkey or bufflehead .

Instruction: "these birds were also called buffel duck , spirit duck , and butterball ." What is the definition of "butterball"?


sago

edible starch which is obtained from a palm and is a staple food in parts of the tropics . the pith inside the trunk is scraped out , washed , and dried to produce a flour or processed to produce the granular sago used in the west .

Instruction: "they danced inside and underneath the enormous longhouses , concluding the celebrations with the consumption of large amounts of prepared foods , including sago and yams ." What is the definition of "sago"?


chocoholic

a person who is addicted to or very fond of chocolate

Instruction: "easter may be a few weeks off yet but that has not stopped ray smith from preparing an event that will have chocoholics licking their lips with delight ." What is the definition of "chocoholic"?


unscramble

Context: can you unscramble the message ?

Instruction: "can you unscramble the message ?" What is the definition of "unscramble"?


reputation

Context: his reputation for promiscuity

notoriety for some particular characteristic

Instruction: "his reputation for promiscuity" What is the definition of "reputation"?


watercourse

Instruction: "the original watercourse was blocked by the scree slope we had just climbed over , and now the water disappeared into a scary narrow fissure ." What is the definition of "watercourse"?


aisle

( in a church ) a lower part parallel to the nave , choir , or transept , from which it is divided by pillars

Instruction: "the interior space was unified by creating level floors for the nave and aisles ." What is the definition of "aisle"?


bedlam

Instruction: "the room soon turned to bedlam as the voices of protest were countered by other delegates who argued that the debate should be allowed to continue , while other bemused bystanders tried to work out the plot ." What is the definition of "bedlam"?


consensus

agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole

Instruction: "the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions" What is the definition of "consensus"?


torpor

a state of physical or mental inactivity ; lethargy

Instruction: "the consequences you described to a friend : extreme torpor , fatigue , dizzy spells in public places , frayed nerves ." What is the definition of "torpor"?


contestant

a person who takes part in a contest or competition

Instruction: "after much paperwork and emailing , monica was on her way to participating as a contestant ." What is the definition of "contestant"?


animus

Instruction: "though it is not clear what lies at the root of kennedy 's anger , it long predates his involvement in bristol ; indeed his animus against the medical profession was already evident in his reith lectures more than 20 years earlier ." What is the definition of "animus"?


vouch

Context: will he vouch for me ?

Instruction: "will he vouch for me ?" What is the definition of "vouch"?


poult

a young domestic chicken , turkey , pheasant , or other fowl being raised for food .

Instruction: "she was n't about to disturb the eight crow-size poults that lurked in the leaf litter behind their protective mother ." What is the definition of "poult"?


serger

a sewing machine used for overcasting to prevent material from fraying at the edge .

Instruction: "to this day , i dread sitting down at a serger , and have the utmost respect for anyone with the gift of building their own wardrobe from scratch ." What is the definition of "serger"?


hardball

uncompromising and ruthless methods or dealings

Instruction: "still , it was n't hard to grasp the meeting 's big theme , a bitter game of hardball between the haves and have-nots ." What is the definition of "hardball"?


narco-state

an area that has been taken over and is controlled and corrupted by drug cartels and where law enforcement is effectively nonexistent

Instruction: "this mexican town has become a narco-state that ships 100 pounds of cocaine to the united states every day" What is the definition of "narco-state"?


prestige

denoting something that arouses widespread respect or admiration

Instruction: "burglars also discovered prestige cars fetched a better price than televisions , videos or hi-fis ." What is the definition of "prestige"?


calibration

Context: the thermometer needed calibration

the act of checking or adjusting ( by comparison with a standard ) the accuracy of a measuring instrument

Instruction: "the thermometer needed calibration" What is the definition of "calibration"?


unravel

undo ( twisted , knitted , or woven threads ) .

Instruction: "i feel that it 's kind of like unraveling a knitted sweater - you have to pull , but if you pull to hard , the string will knot and break ." What is the definition of "unravel"?


unravel

Context: unravel the thread

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

Instruction: "unravel the thread" What is the definition of "unravel"?


unravel

( of knitted or woven threads ) become undone

Instruction: "i just hope the knots do n't unravel and create a swiss cheese styling ." What is the definition of "unravel"?


hotplate

a flat heated surface ( or a set of these ) , typically metal or ceramic , used for cooking food or keeping it hot

Instruction: "my order , indian ocean special biryani , came in two dishes : a vegetable curry on the hotplate and the meat and saffron rice on the side ." What is the definition of "hotplate"?


hoyden

Instruction: "come , where is the little hoyden with the hot temper and a pitchfork in her hand who dares stare down men twice her size when she is angry , eh ?" What is the definition of "hoyden"?


indigence

Context: their indigence appalled him

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

Instruction: "their indigence appalled him" What is the definition of "indigence"?


saddleback

a hill with a ridge along the top that dips in the middle .

Instruction: "but to the right of the track there rose a high saddleback hill ." What is the definition of "saddleback"?


polygonum

a plant of a genus that includes knotgrass and knotweed , some of which are weeds and some are garden ornamentals .

Instruction: "also on february 15 , 310 acres in santa cruz county were proposed as critical habitat for the scotts valley spineflower ( chorizanthe robusta var . hartwegii ) and the scotts valley polygonum ." What is the definition of "polygonum"?


liquid

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid ; especially tending to flow

Instruction: "water and milk and blood are liquid substances" What is the definition of "liquid"?


liquid

( of a market ) having a high volume of activity .

Instruction: "brokers such as francis sustained a liquid market for bank notes , even during the panic of 1837 ." What is the definition of "liquid"?


standard

a required or agreed level of quality or attainment

Instruction: "another feature of this bill is the implicit incentive to maintain a required level of safety standards ." What is the definition of "standard"?


standard

Context: standard english ' ( american )

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

Instruction: "standard english ' ( american )" What is the definition of "standard"?


standard

something used as a measure , norm , or model in comparative evaluations

Instruction: "it allows us to determine which of our present convictions may rightly serve as standards for the evaluation of the past ." What is the definition of "standard"?


standard

a basis for comparison ; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

Instruction: "the schools comply with federal standards" What is the definition of "standard"?


illegality

the state of being contrary to or forbidden by law , especially criminal law

Instruction: "the fact is that all matters relevant to illegality were known or ascertainable at the time of the decision ." What is the definition of "illegality"?


hitlerite

relating to or characteristic of adolf hitler or the policies of the nazi party

Instruction: "by the summer of 1938 , the hitlerite regime had come to see war as a necessary response to a mass of socioeconomic contradictions for which the nazis had no rational solution ." What is the definition of "hitlerite"?


buckshot

coarse lead shot used in shotgun shells .

Instruction: "it is available in five handgun calibers , .223 rem. , and 12-gauge buckshot and slugs ." What is the definition of "buckshot"?


kwanzaa

a secular festival observed by many african americans from 26 december to 1 january as a celebration of their cultural heritage and traditional values .

Instruction: "another looks at african-american kwanzaa celebrations , with cards , candles and table decorations ." What is the definition of "kwanzaa"?


cassareep

a thick brown syrup made by boiling down the juice of grated cassava with sugar and spices , used as a flavouring for pepper pot ( see pepper pot ( sense 2 ) ) .

Instruction: "this cassareep mixed with meat and fish of all kinds serves to preserve them , and it imparts to them its own pleasant flavour ." What is the definition of "cassareep"?


insult

speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse

Instruction: "he said he became angry after his girlfriend was insulted by the two accused men ." What is the definition of "insult"?


dull

Context: a dull throbbing

Instruction: "a dull throbbing" What is the definition of "dull"?


dull

( of pain ) indistinctly felt ; not acute

Instruction: "as he stood he felt every bone in his body ache with a dull pain ." What is the definition of "dull"?


fricandeau

a dish consisting of a veal fillet stewed or fried and served with a sauce .

Instruction: "the leg is used for cutlets , fricandeaux , stews and roasts , and for braising ." What is the definition of "fricandeau"?


clone

a person or thing regarded as an exact copy of another

Instruction: "nobody can stop me ; the duck clone army is more powerful then ever ." What is the definition of "clone"?


aerate

Context: aerate your old sneakers

Instruction: "aerate your old sneakers" What is the definition of "aerate"?


simulation

( computer science ) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program

Instruction: "a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated" What is the definition of "simulation"?


lamington

a square of sponge cake dipped in melted chocolate and grated coconut .

Instruction: "we had a nice tour of the sydney art gallery and drank coffee while i sampled lamingtons , one of the tasty australian desserts ." What is the definition of "lamington"?


vie

compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something

Instruction: "at four cafes throughout the village contestants from the northern rivers and beyond vied in verse for the lucrative prize money ." What is the definition of "vie"?


bracken

a tall fern with coarse lobed fronds , which occurs worldwide and can cover large areas .

Instruction: "the bracken has turned the crag into deep rust swathes and the banks of trees brushed neatly back by the winds climb the hillside in rainbow shades of autumn ." What is the definition of "bracken"?


adore

Instruction: "he adores you , loves you more than anyone , anything ." What is the definition of "adore"?


adore

Instruction: "for me , it 's the chance to worship mary and adore her as the creator of almighty god that is so appealing ." What is the definition of "adore"?


lull

a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity

Instruction: "just before midnight after an especially malicious attack , a momentary lull ensues ." What is the definition of "lull"?


hole

Instruction: "students were aggrieved at the possibility of being ‘ stuck renting a hole in cowley ’ as jessop put it ." What is the definition of "hole"?


hole

Instruction: "the tourists spoke of the moment their cruise in antarctica turned into a real-life adventure after their liner was holed below the water line ." What is the definition of "hole"?


ascend

Instruction: "the voice was ascending rapidly up the pitch scale , finally cracking ." What is the definition of "ascend"?


desolate

Context: depressed and desolate of soul

Instruction: "depressed and desolate of soul" What is the definition of "desolate"?


kudu

an african antelope that has a greyish or brownish coat with white vertical stripes , and a short bushy tail . the male has long spirally curved horns .

Instruction: "a female kudu bounds across our path , tail curled up tight like a powder puff and a family of giraffe edges closer , adults wary , youngsters consumed with curiosity ." What is the definition of "kudu"?


arrowhead

a eurasian water plant with arrow-shaped leaves above the water surface .

Instruction: "in n. america arrowhead has long been gathered from the wild by indians ( for whom it was probably the most valuable of the available root crops ) and sometimes by white inhabitants ." What is the definition of "arrowhead"?


householder

a person who owns or rents a house ; the head of a household .

Instruction: "members of a household impliedly authorise the householder to represent them in such matters ." What is the definition of "householder"?


pinwheel

a small firework resembling a catherine wheel .

Instruction: "we are near the edge of the pinwheel so we move pretty quickly ." What is the definition of "pinwheel"?


stonemason

a person who cuts , prepares , and builds with stone .

Instruction: "the restoration business needed additional stonemasons and bricklayers , but not full time ." What is the definition of "stonemason"?


repeater

a watch or clock which repeats its last strike when required .

Instruction: "moreover , your wristwatch-cum-caller id will communicate with the repeater , saving you from fumbling around in your pocket whenever your phone rings ." What is the definition of "repeater"?


endearment

Instruction: "in the 70 's , ‘ boy ’ ceased to be a term of endearment ." What is the definition of "endearment"?


fret

Instruction: "she also says that stars who had to return their borrowed designer duds did not have fret about removing sweat stains ." What is the definition of "fret"?


fret

gradually wear away ( something ) by rubbing or gnawing

Instruction: "in all the caves they were surrounded by beautifully fluted and fretted columns whose pure white frosted surfaces shone out like beacons in the harsh magnesium light of their lanterns ." What is the definition of "fret"?


fret

Context: do n't fret over these small details

Instruction: "do n't fret over these small details" What is the definition of "fret"?


merlot

Instruction: "among reds , an overabundance of merlots on the market means they 're attractively priced ." What is the definition of "merlot"?


tribalism

the behaviour and attitudes that stem from strong loyalty to one 's own tribe or social group

Instruction: "we have to cut through all forms of provincialism , parochialism , and tribalism - this is the perennial struggle of being a progressive ." What is the definition of "tribalism"?


hearten

Instruction: "he was heartened when they asked ‘ tough ’ questions at the interview about how he would do the job ." What is the definition of "hearten"?


airmanship

Instruction: "studying for his student pilot licence , he got his first lessons in meteorology , navigation , and airmanship ." What is the definition of "airmanship"?


pliability

Instruction: "he was valued for his reliability and pliability" What is the definition of "pliability"?


swagger

Instruction: "no hint of eighteenth-century neo-palladian swagger or its kitsch modern imitations ." What is the definition of "swagger"?


merry

Instruction: "the girls were all merry and cheerful , walking through the regiments to spread encouragement and cheer to the men gathered there ." What is the definition of "merry"?


nickel

Context: a nickel bag of drugs

Instruction: "a nickel bag of drugs" What is the definition of "nickel"?


isoniazid

a synthetic compound used as a bacteriostatic drug , chiefly to treat tuberculosis .

Instruction: "most patients with latent tuberculosis are treated with isoniazid administered daily for nine months ." What is the definition of "isoniazid"?


scab

a person who refuses to strike or join a trade union or who takes the place of a striking worker .

Instruction: "a battle between scabs and strikers on the third led to the police killing four strikers ." What is the definition of "scab"?


khan

( in the middle east ) an inn for travellers , built around a central courtyard .

Instruction: "however , i have since found two eighteenth-century accounts of traveling between aleppo and damascus by english travelers , who both report staying at a khan in qutaifah ." What is the definition of "khan"?


peer

Instruction: "it is a site fit for a king , this hillside peering over the roofs of berkeley toward an expanse of shimmering bay ." What is the definition of "peer"?


crop

cut ( something , especially a person 's hair ) very short

Instruction: "white hair was cropped short and he had nice cheekbones ." What is the definition of "crop"?


grump

Instruction: "but delphine grumped under her breath and sighed and then returned to her coffee ." What is the definition of "grump"?


composite

( of a railway carriage ) having compartments of more than one class or function

Instruction: "seven of these cars were composite , each carrying twenty first-class and fifty-eight second-class passengers ." What is the definition of "composite"?


consign

put someone or something in ( a place ) in order to be rid of it or them

Instruction: "i consigned them to the trash without taking off the lids ." What is the definition of "consign"?


challenger

a person who disputes the truth of or places themselves in opposition to something

Instruction: "the challengers say the law is unconstitutional because regulating immigration is a function of the federal government ." What is the definition of "challenger"?


animality

physical , instinctive behaviour or qualities

Instruction: "they desperately try to contain the madness , bitterness and growing animality that are overtaking them by faithfully noting their physical co-ordinates and recording their days in journals and logs ." What is the definition of "animality"?


clam

Instruction: "if you are interrogating someone , perhaps they will clam up about some interesting questions , but at least you can be precise about what you are asking ." What is the definition of "clam"?


clam

Instruction: "if i 'm not allowed to clam or fish how can i eat ?" What is the definition of "clam"?


microphone

an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations which may then be amplified , transmitted , or recorded .

Instruction: "we do n't take up much room and do n't have any amplifiers or microphones to encumber us ." What is the definition of "microphone"?


dill

an aromatic annual herb of the parsley family , with fine blue-green leaves and yellow flowers . the leaves or seeds are used for flavouring and for medicinal purposes .

Instruction: "i had wormwood , soapwort , dill , yarrow , tarragon , chives , rosemary , lavender , angelica , many kinds of basil and thymes ." What is the definition of "dill"?


workbook

a single file containing several different types of related information as separate worksheets .

Instruction: "for its part , microsoft has created an excel-based workbook for users , for download , to access the data ." What is the definition of "workbook"?


miscue

( in other sports ) a faulty strike , kick , or catch

Instruction: "the world series miscues by mickey owen and bill buckner , on the other hand , present a different case ." What is the definition of "miscue"?


sham

Context: sham modesty

Instruction: "sham modesty" What is the definition of "sham"?


sham

Instruction: "they want the company of those who fib and sham , those who can imagine the future and reinvent the past with only half an eye on the unadorned and feeble truth , but with full command of narrative ." What is the definition of "sham"?


horsey

Instruction: "he 's using all his techniques to try to engage this slightly horsey gorgeous girl but she is steadfastly refusing to acknowledge him ." What is the definition of "horsey"?


ragamuffin

an exponent or follower of ragga , typically one dressing in scruffy clothes

Instruction: "no r & b release these days would be complete without an appearance from sean paul , and the ragamuffin adds his trademark delivery to this song ." What is the definition of "ragamuffin"?


ragamuffin

a person , typically a child , in ragged , dirty clothes .

Instruction: "most people will see this film as a harmless piece of escapist whimsy , replete with cute ragamuffins , a performing dog , and old steam locomotives ." What is the definition of "ragamuffin"?


thematic

relating to or denoting the theme of a sentence

Instruction: "the passive construction makes the recipient of the action thematic , and furthermore seems to reduce the dynamism of the verb ." What is the definition of "thematic"?


constitute

Instruction: "that image constitutes my first real memory of a game ." What is the definition of "constitute"?


overcook

Instruction: "by the time the stuffing is fully cooked the turkey is overcooked by 60 degrees or so ." What is the definition of "overcook"?


perfectionist

refusing to accept any standard short of perfection .

Instruction: "has this famed perfectionist workaholic chef found a new obsession ?" What is the definition of "perfectionist"?


jog

Instruction: "feeling better , noca increased her pace to a jog ." What is the definition of "jog"?


wine

an alcoholic drink made from the fermented juice of specified other fruits or plants

Instruction: "inside was her fantastic root from the twisted wood , a jug of dandelion wine and a large book of poems ." What is the definition of "wine"?


rig

the particular way in which a sailing boat 's masts , sails , and rigging are arranged

Instruction: "they range from gaff rigs , clyde silver yachts and even a custom 's pinnace ." What is the definition of "rig"?


wound

Instruction: "that purge is wounding enough interests and egos to explain the current rift in the party , whatever else might be hidden in its depths ." What is the definition of "wound"?


hyperthermia

the condition of having a body temperature greatly above normal .

Instruction: "dantrolene is used to treat malignant hyperthermia , a condition that bears striking clinical resemblance to nms ." What is the definition of "hyperthermia"?


parallel

occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way ; corresponding

Instruction: "widdowson 's solo writing has prepared him well for his parallel career writing material for other people 's tv and radio shows ." What is the definition of "parallel"?


parallel

be side by side with ( something extending in a line ) , always keeping the same distance ; run or lie parallel to

Instruction: "for half an hour there were no cars as we accelerated , paralleling the line of the river through fields of rich soil resized to prairie proportions ." What is the definition of "parallel"?


parallel

Context: parallels never meet

( mathematics ) one of a set of parallel geometric figures ( parallel lines or planes )

Instruction: "parallels never meet" What is the definition of "parallel"?


parallel

( of lines , planes , or surfaces ) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them

Instruction: "fermat also investigated maxima and minima by considering when the tangent to the curve was parallel to the x-axis ." What is the definition of "parallel"?


exploitation

the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work

Instruction: "in west africa , the chocolate industry benefits from the exploitation of child workers in cocoa fields ." What is the definition of "exploitation"?


gecko

a nocturnal and often highly vocal lizard which has adhesive pads on the feet to assist in climbing on smooth surfaces . it is widespread in warm regions .

Instruction: "they 're the tiny little ridges and hairs that geckos have on their feet ." What is the definition of "gecko"?


caprice

a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour

Instruction: "even those who need emergency hospital care will be subjected to the caprices and bureaucratic diktat of the soldiers guarding the gates ." What is the definition of "caprice"?


parochial

Instruction: "his application to the parochial church council led to an eight-month trial period and since then the clock has only struck on the hour during the night ." What is the definition of "parochial"?


maul

( of an animal ) wound ( a person or animal ) by scratching and tearing

Instruction: "why should he risk being mauled to death if he does n't need to ?" What is the definition of "maul"?


cheeky

showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is amusing or appealing

Instruction: "other tributes refer to ryan 's sense of humour , his cheeky grin and ability to cheer people up ." What is the definition of "cheeky"?


wicket

Instruction: "each player takes a croquet mallet and must only use the striking end , not the side , when moving their ball through the croquet wickets ." What is the definition of "wicket"?


herd

Instruction: "he will be prepared to participate in political change , engage in rebuilding his country , or return to herding livestock ." What is the definition of "herd"?


teff

an african cereal which is cultivated almost exclusively in ethiopia , used mainly to make flour .

Instruction: "corn , rice , wheat , quinoa , teff , and other grains provide steady energy and filling fiber ." What is the definition of "teff"?


prince

a close male relative of a monarch , especially a grandson .

Instruction: "the prince is the grandson of the founder of saudi arabia , king abdul aziz , and a nephew of saudi king fahd and crown prince abdullah ." What is the definition of "prince"?


moppet

Instruction: "there 's lush scenery and misty-eyed period detail plus , vitally , some cute kids - a pair of adorable little moppets who are intrigued by a mysterious room which may hold the secret to the death of their father ." What is the definition of "moppet"?


gall

denoting insects or mites that produce galls

Instruction: "i chose gall insects , made drawings and sent in specimens with my essay ." What is the definition of "gall"?


outdoor

pertaining to or concerning the outdoors or outdoor activities

Instruction: "outdoor education is the area of teacher training concerned with training for outdoor activities" What is the definition of "outdoor"?


smallholding

an agricultural holding smaller than a farm .

Instruction: "such equine luxury did not reach down the scale to farms and smallholdings , whose buildings are familiar from george morland 's paintings ." What is the definition of "smallholding"?


endangerment

the action of putting someone or something at risk or in danger

Instruction: "in this way the turtle population is maintained at natural levels and risk of endangerment drastically reduced ." What is the definition of "endangerment"?


wormy

( of organic tissue ) infested with or eaten into by worms

Instruction: "in a case , along with a mesh of wormy buckskin , were three little locks of blond hair , held in beaded clasps ." What is the definition of "wormy"?


adsorbent

Instruction: "casein and gelatin function as adsorbents for phenolics and can reduce a wine 's excess bitterness and astringency ." What is the definition of "adsorbent"?


shag

a carpet or rug with a long , rough pile

Instruction: "the shag they sold me two years ago continues to emit waves of wispy scarlet wool that spread across the floor like poe 's red death , no matter how many times i put off having the thing cleaned ." What is the definition of "shag"?


shag

Instruction: "but before you rush out to buy luridly coloured shag piles or geometric plastic furniture , bear in mind that he believes this will be retro with a twist ." What is the definition of "shag"?


shag

chase or catch ( fly balls ) for practice

Instruction: "at the few other games i went to by myself , i also saw him in the outfield talking with teammates while they shagged fly balls ." What is the definition of "shag"?


shag

Context: he bought a shag rug

Instruction: "he bought a shag rug" What is the definition of "shag"?


gaul

a native or inhabitant of ancient gaul .

Instruction: "as these local ties grew stronger , the provincial troops came to think of themselves as gauls or britons as much as romans ." What is the definition of "gaul"?


boxy

Instruction: "so i ordered some gumbo to take home as i watched a zydeco band set up beneath a long painted mural that dominated the boxy space ." What is the definition of "boxy"?


sensitive

a person who is believed to respond to paranormal influences .

Instruction: "here we have another frontier to explore with shamans , channels , mediums , and sundry sensitives ." What is the definition of "sensitive"?


sensitive

( of photographic materials ) prepared so as to respond rapidly to the action of light .

Instruction: "orthochromatic films are not sensitive to red light at all , and may be developed under a red safelight ." What is the definition of "sensitive"?


left

Context: the batter flied out to left

the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher 's left

Instruction: "the batter flied out to left" What is the definition of "left"?


strong

powerful and difficult to resist or defeat

Instruction: "the military force of the state was too strong for a spontaneous movement ." What is the definition of "strong"?


strong

powerfully affecting the mind , senses , or emotions

Instruction: "her strong sense of duty called to mind her grandfather george v and queen victoria ." What is the definition of "strong"?


form

Instruction: "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation" What is the definition of "form"?


form

make or be made into a specific shape or form

Instruction: "the light surrounded the boy , and formed into the shape of a chinese dragon ." What is the definition of "form"?


form

the state of a sports player or team with regard to their current standard of play

Instruction: "smith 's own form with the bat is another major concern for south africa ." What is the definition of "form"?


grader

a pupil of a specified grade in a school

Instruction: "we handed out a quiz to each seventh grader at our school ." What is the definition of "grader"?


grader

Instruction: "ms. jones says she is n't confident in the grading system , which instructs graders to disregard factual errors in almost all circumstances ." What is the definition of "grader"?


steak

poorer-quality beef that is cubed or minced and cooked by braising or stewing

Instruction: "simply done british food such as cottage pie , steak and kidney pie , corned beef hash , sausage , egg , chips and tomatoes and caviar ." What is the definition of "steak"?


chorus

Context: a chorus of boos

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

Instruction: "a chorus of boos" What is the definition of "chorus"?


backpacking

carrying something in a pack on the back

Instruction: "the backpacking of oxygen is essential for astronauts" What is the definition of "backpacking"?


collar

Context: collar the dog

Instruction: "collar the dog" What is the definition of "collar"?


not

used to express the negative of other words

Instruction: "my father joined me the next day and we not surprisingly returned to the same area ." What is the definition of "not"?


chase

Instruction: "since powder pressure was greatest toward the breech , this part of the gun tube was thicker than the chase ." What is the definition of "chase"?


amphibology

a phrase or sentence that is grammatically ambiguous , such as she sees more of her children than her husband .

Instruction: "what you said is right but i smell an amphibology here ." What is the definition of "amphibology"?


drinker

a person who drinks alcohol , especially to excess

Instruction: "many assumed that heart failure among western heavy alcohol drinkers was due to associated nutritional deficiency states ." What is the definition of "drinker"?


grain

the smallest possible quantity or amount of a quality

Instruction: "yesterday 's review by two animal behaviour experts at cambridge university suggests that there might be more than a grain of truth in such stories ." What is the definition of "grain"?


densitometer

a device for measuring the density of a material .

Instruction: "the protein fingerprints could be deciphered clearly upon scanning the gets using the laser densitometer ." What is the definition of "densitometer"?


osteolysis

the pathological destruction or disappearance of bone tissue .

Instruction: "the right shoulder showed possible osteolysis of the distal end of the clavicle , which may have been related to the history of recent weightlifting ." What is the definition of "osteolysis"?


edging

the process of providing something with an edge or border

Instruction: "when i applied to the council to erect a gravestone , i was amazed that we were not allowed to place any edging stones around the grave ." What is the definition of "edging"?


debt

Context: he is badly in debt

the state of owing something ( especially money )

Instruction: "he is badly in debt" What is the definition of "debt"?


would

Instruction: "would you mind clarifying your comment , alison ?" What is the definition of "would"?


would

used to make a comment about behaviour that is typical

Instruction: "yellow card for adams for claiming that carlos took a dive . now he would n't do that , would he ?" What is the definition of "would"?


wall

a continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land

Instruction: "nothing for the preservation of the area next to the wall , which would enhance the visual aspect of the latter ." What is the definition of "wall"?


application

the act of bringing something to bear ; using it for a particular purpose

Instruction: "he advocated the application of statistics to the problem" What is the definition of "application"?


pickle

preserve ( food or other perishable items ) in vinegar or brine

Instruction: "either kind is eaten with red cabbage pickled in vinegar ." What is the definition of "pickle"?


ignorant

Context: she is ignorant of quantum mechanics

uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning ; lacking knowledge of a specific field

Instruction: "she is ignorant of quantum mechanics" What is the definition of "ignorant"?


ignorant

lacking knowledge or awareness in general ; uneducated or unsophisticated

Instruction: "richard lets us know how ignorant and stupid we all are , and why we really need this internet thing ." What is the definition of "ignorant"?


dyad

an operator which is a combination of two vectors .

Instruction: "data transformations can fuel fears that the trends noted with the transformation-averaging over serial dyads in this case - do not reflect trends in the raw data ." What is the definition of "dyad"?


galette

a savoury pancake made from potatoes or buckwheat .

Instruction: "tastes diverged with the loughnanes ' honey coated black pudding with a potato and parmesan galette for €5 ." What is the definition of "galette"?


role

an actor 's part in a play , film , etc .

Instruction: "most of the major roles were cast with actors i already knew and with whom i had acted earlier in my career ." What is the definition of "role"?


worshipper

a person who shows reverence and adoration for a deity

Instruction: "flowers , left by local people , fill the porch of the 19th-century chapel where the queen mother was a regular worshipper ." What is the definition of "worshipper"?


anura

amphibians of the order `` anura ' ; frogs and toads .

Instruction: "the anura are remarkable for the total absence of teeth in the mandibles in all but one or two genera ." What is the definition of "anura"?


poliovirus

any of a group of enteroviruses including those that cause poliomyelitis .

Instruction: "in addition , other persons living in your house should not take oral poliovirus vaccine since there is a chance they could pass the poliovirus on to you ." What is the definition of "poliovirus"?


glasshouse

Instruction: "there are also several fully serviced glasshouses , a detached play shed and a double detached garage ." What is the definition of "glasshouse"?


meanwhile

the time between one event , process , or period and another

Instruction: "meanwhile the socialists are running the government" What is the definition of "meanwhile"?


reverse

Instruction: "if freelove 's body language in singles seemed despondent , he was quite the reverse in the doubles ." What is the definition of "reverse"?


reverse

( of a voltage applied to a semiconductor junction ) in the direction which does not allow significant current to flow .

Instruction: "grove proved that his reverse principle worked , and generated a powerful current in his laboratory , but the practical applications of his invention failed to stir him ." What is the definition of "reverse"?


sundown

the time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades .

Instruction: "sunup to sundown , hard , miserable work , but we managed to get it done ." What is the definition of "sundown"?


sparkler

Instruction: "he told me about how he used to come here every year with his dad to watch fireworks and to light sparklers ." What is the definition of "sparkler"?


abruption

separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus during pregnancy , especially when it occurs prematurely .

Instruction: "in an analysis of case fatality rates among pregnant women who had placental abruption subsequent to trauma , 69 percent of fetal deaths were prevented by cesarean delivery ." What is the definition of "abruption"?


neapolitan

Instruction: "there is , in fact , a tradition in naples that the neapolitan system of swordplay contains some spanish elements ." What is the definition of "neapolitan"?


yo-yo

Instruction: "she swapped a lifetime of yo-yo diets and calorie counting for a healthy-eating regime after walking down the aisle in august 1999 in a size 22 wedding gown ." What is the definition of "yo-yo"?


grumpy

Instruction: "in spite of a couple of insanely grumpy reviews , this film is an utter charmer ." What is the definition of "grumpy"?


pelargonium

a tender shrubby plant which is widely cultivated for its red , pink , or white flowers . some kinds have fragrant leaves which yield an essential oil .

Instruction: "the insect 's normal food is the wild pelargonium , a variety of geranium ." What is the definition of "pelargonium"?


smokehouse

a shed or room for curing food by exposure to smoke .

Instruction: "the ancient art of smoking fish is still thriving in smokehouses around britain ." What is the definition of "smokehouse"?


payable

Instruction: "also , would we have to file a tax return in france even if tax is not payable ?" What is the definition of "payable"?


abuse

speak to ( someone ) in an insulting and offensive way

Instruction: "a shopkeeper who has been punched in the face and repeatedly racially abused by a teenage gang , fears that his family could be the next to suffer ." What is the definition of "abuse"?


loupe

a small magnifying glass used by jewellers and watchmakers .

Instruction: "as gemstone treatments become more complex , will the lab replace the loupe ?" What is the definition of "loupe"?


prize

Instruction: "pierre thinks he 's found a prize idiot in pignon ." What is the definition of "prize"?


prize

Context: i prize these old photographs

Instruction: "i prize these old photographs" What is the definition of "prize"?


prize

a thing , especially an amount of money or a valuable object , that can be won in a game of chance

Instruction: "the grand first prize is a vacation package for a couple in malaysia sponsored by the country 's national carrier ." What is the definition of "prize"?


prize

an enemy ship captured during the course of naval warfare

Instruction: "the admiralty bought what it could , used war prizes and added war-damaged ships , anything that would float long enough to be towed into position ." What is the definition of "prize"?


pass

transfer ( something ) to someone , especially by handing or bequeathing it to the next person in a series

Instruction: "the stories are passed from generation to generation , often in the form of songs ." What is the definition of "pass"?


pass

Instruction: "he cut off the attacker 's hand with a single pass , but another blade had already found his left side exposed ." What is the definition of "pass"?


pass

a success in an examination , test , or course

Instruction: "she scored ten passes , including an a grade in art , a b for religious education and cs for english , science and food technology ." What is the definition of "pass"?


pass

Context: the insult passed as if unnoticed

Instruction: "the insult passed as if unnoticed" What is the definition of "pass"?


pass

Context: a team with a good passing attack

Instruction: "a team with a good passing attack" What is the definition of "pass"?


holonym

a word that names the whole of which a given word is a part

Instruction: "`hat ' is a holonym for `brim ' and `crown '" What is the definition of "holonym"?


bootleg

( of alcoholic drink or a recording ) made , distributed , or sold illegally

Instruction: "this double cd of ian hunter 's latest tour of britain in support of his latest official release , the critically acclaimed ‘ rant ’ , is a bootleg recording ." What is the definition of "bootleg"?


bootleg

Context: bootleg tapes of the diva 's singing

Instruction: "bootleg tapes of the diva 's singing" What is the definition of "bootleg"?


cartographer

Instruction: "to date , neuroscientists , like cartographers , have created maps of the brain ." What is the definition of "cartographer"?


negation

denial of the truth of a clause or sentence , typically involving the use of a negative word ( e.g . not , no , never ) or a word or affix with negative force ( e.g . nothing , non- ) .

Instruction: "the implicit negation in words like fail and ignore may be especially difficult to untangle ." What is the definition of "negation"?


salience

the quality of being particularly noticeable or important ; prominence

Instruction: "many news sites have realized the increased salience of emailed links ." What is the definition of "salience"?


ringer

a person or device that rings something .

Instruction: "the ringer is great - very loud and supplemented with a vibrate ." What is the definition of "ringer"?


deferment

the action or fact of putting something off to a later time ; postponement

Instruction: "that inserted step had no business purpose apart from the deferment of tax , although it had a business effect ." What is the definition of "deferment"?


appellant

a person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court .

Instruction: "in the event , no evidence was given by the complainant or the appellant about these matters ." What is the definition of "appellant"?


here

Context: radio waves received here on earth

in or at this place ; where the speaker or writer is

Instruction: "radio waves received here on earth" What is the definition of "here"?


here

Instruction: "and here is your lanyard , i replied , which i made with a little help from a counselor ." What is the definition of "here"?


extra

Context: an extra pair of shoes

Instruction: "an extra pair of shoes" What is the definition of "extra"?


fondant

a thick paste made of sugar and water and often flavoured or coloured , used in the making of sweets and the icing and decoration of cakes .

Instruction: "the festival will include cakes for all occasions , with toppings made of fondant , butter cream , fresh cream , and royal icing ." What is the definition of "fondant"?


beadwork

Instruction: "recent beadwork pieces are displayed here as well , enhanced by photographs depicting the contemporary uses of eastern and southern african beadwork in both africa and the west ." What is the definition of "beadwork"?


stickleback

a small fish with sharp spines along its back , able to live in both salt and fresh water and found in both eurasia and north america .

Instruction: "in a certain new pond in bergen , norway , during the past century , sticklebacks evolved toward the lighter armor in just thirty-one years ." What is the definition of "stickleback"?


rate

Instruction: "what is the human quality most rated by californians ?" What is the definition of "rate"?


rate

Context: the pace of events accelerated

the relative speed of progress or change

Instruction: "the pace of events accelerated" What is the definition of "rate"?


scimitar

a short sword with a curved blade that broadens towards the point , used originally in eastern countries .

Instruction: "the killer puts the hands into a sack he 's carrying and starts to take the scimitar out of a scabbard he wears ." What is the definition of "scimitar"?


homeland

any of ten partially self-governing areas in south africa designated for particular indigenous african peoples under the former policy of apartheid .

Instruction: "at present , these courts are governed by the statutes of the former apartheid government and the former homelands and self-governing territories ." What is the definition of "homeland"?


hovel

Instruction: "the hovel acts as a chimney ; taking away the smoke , creating draught and protecting the oven inside from the weather and uneven draughts ." What is the definition of "hovel"?


carinate

( of a bird ) having a deep ridge on the breastbone for the attachment of flight muscles .

Instruction: "the story of mesozoic birds became complicated by the discovery in 1985 , by russian colleague evgeny kurochkin , of ambiortus , a lower cretaceous archaic but modern-type ornithurine ( carinate ) bird with an advanced flight apparatus ." What is the definition of "carinate"?


carinate

Instruction: "the bluffs above the swamp are the only known home of the carinate pill snail , a species once thought extinct ." What is the definition of "carinate"?


zany

Instruction: "we are looking for the zany , the serious , the artistic and ridiculous ." What is the definition of "zany"?


sulky

expressing or suggesting gloom and bad temper

Instruction: "he is extraordinary-looking , with cold blue-green eyes , high cheekbones and full , sulky lips that are happiest when in full pout ." What is the definition of "sulky"?


unfair

Context: took an unfair advantage

not fair ; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

Instruction: "took an unfair advantage" What is the definition of "unfair"?


unfair

not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice

Instruction: "health inequities , formally defined , are avoidable inequalities that are unfair and unjust ." What is the definition of "unfair"?


olivine

an olive-green , grey-green , or brown mineral occurring widely in basalt , peridotite , and other basic igneous rocks . it is a silicate containing varying proportions of magnesium , iron , and other elements .

Instruction: "all basalt chemical compositions can be plotted in the basalt tetrahedron , which has normative quartz , olivine , nepheline and augite at the apices ." What is the definition of "olivine"?


pebble

( of a spectacle lens ) very thick and convex

Instruction: "he was a small , bald man in his fifties with pebble glasses ." What is the definition of "pebble"?


degenerate

having reverted to a simpler form as a result of losing a complex or adaptive structure present in the ancestral form

Instruction: "the coding sequences of most characterized plant retroelements are highly degenerate and are cluttered with stop codons , frameshifts , and deletions ." What is the definition of "degenerate"?


waterline

the rim of the upper or lower eyelid between the lashes and the eye itself ( especially with reference to the application of eye make-up )

Instruction: "smudge a dark eye pencil inside the waterline ." What is the definition of "waterline"?


spectroscope

an apparatus for producing and recording spectra for examination .

Instruction: "in 1868 , the french astronomer pierre janssen studied light from the sun during a solar eclipse using a spectroscope ." What is the definition of "spectroscope"?


firecracker

a loud , explosive firework ; a banger .

Instruction: "we raided the place and found hundreds of packages containing explosives and firecrackers ." What is the definition of "firecracker"?


wiring

the connections of the nervous system or brain perceived as determining an innate behaviour pattern

Instruction: "the evolutionary wiring in his brain compels him to do just that , just as gravity compels a raindrop to fall ." What is the definition of "wiring"?


prevention

the action of stopping something from happening or arising

Instruction: "the more people who know about causes and prevention of this condition , the better their future will be ." What is the definition of "prevention"?


exogamy

the custom of marrying outside a community , clan , or tribe .

Instruction: "social disapproval of ethnic exogamy is lessening , though the government unofficially discourages it ." What is the definition of "exogamy"?


oligoclase

a feldspar mineral common in siliceous igneous rocks , consisting of a sodium-rich plagioclase ( with more calcium than albite ) .

Instruction: "however , this assumption is inconsistent with the fairly simultaneous appearance of the second garnet generation and oligoclase ." What is the definition of "oligoclase"?


slick

smooth and superficially impressive but insincere or shallow

Instruction: "i knew that the biotechnology industry had been pouring money into opposing the initiative with slick advertisements and tricky sound bites ." What is the definition of "slick"?


sundanese

the indonesian language of the sundanese , with around 25 million speakers .

Instruction: "they speak both their native tongue , sundanese , and the indonesian national language ." What is the definition of "sundanese"?


announcement

a formal public statement about a fact , occurrence , or intention

Instruction: "they had been expecting him to make an announcement about his new film , which will centre on his life story ." What is the definition of "announcement"?


boss

a person who is in charge of a worker or organization

Instruction: "one unexpected outcome would be the benefits it would bring to the workers rather than the bosses ." What is the definition of "boss"?


digestion

the process of treating a substance with heat , enzymes , or a solvent to promote decomposition or extract essential components .

Instruction: "nitric-perchloric acid digestions were performed in triplicate on feed and fecal samples ." What is the definition of "digestion"?


roar

a very loud , deep , prolonged sound made by something inanimate

Instruction: "the muffled roar of passing traffic obscure the tinny , faint words being spoken ." What is the definition of "roar"?


roar

Context: `get out of here , ' he roared

Instruction: "`get out of here , ' he roared" What is the definition of "roar"?


shooter

a bowled ball that moves rapidly along the ground after pitching .

Instruction: "no chance of keeping out a shooter which took off stump ." What is the definition of "shooter"?


dampener

a thing that has a restraining or subduing effect

Instruction: "the only dampener on the week for the blues was the side 's inability to overcome the blues netball side at their own game ." What is the definition of "dampener"?


buckle

Context: his knees buckled

Instruction: "his knees buckled" What is the definition of "buckle"?


buckle

( of a person ) suffer a psychological collapse as a result of stress

Instruction: "the son was trying to keep things positive , but after a month in the hospital , his father buckled under the stress and returned home ." What is the definition of "buckle"?


chartreuse

a pale green or yellow liqueur made from brandy and aromatic herbs .

Instruction: "maraschino liqueur is n't too cheap and can be a pain to find ; and chartreuse is expensive , often topping forty dollars a bottle ." What is the definition of "chartreuse"?


track

the course or route followed by someone or something ( used especially in talking about their pursuit by others )

Instruction: "i followed his tracks for weeks , but he was always one step ahead of me ." What is the definition of "track"?


track

Context: track a missile

observe or plot the moving path of something

Instruction: "track a missile" What is the definition of "track"?


track

Context: track mud into the house

Instruction: "track mud into the house" What is the definition of "track"?


track

follow the trail or movements of ( someone or something ) , typically in order to find them or note their course

Instruction: "i 'll spare the details of my weekend socializing - you can track my whereabouts by following the links ." What is the definition of "track"?


reaffirm

confirm the validity of ( something previously established )

Instruction: "although the pontiff is the universal leader of more than a billion catholics , the election reaffirms the intimate link between the papacy and the eternal city ." What is the definition of "reaffirm"?


finality

a tone or manner which indicates that no further comment or argument is possible

Instruction: "when he did , it was with a finality that implied the conclusion to a great tale ." What is the definition of "finality"?


arc

indicating the inverse of a trigonometrical function .

Instruction: "if we use an angle h , the arc length will be krh , where k is a constant that depends on the units of angle you use ." What is the definition of "arc"?


pickings

Instruction: "he also knows that there is bacon to be had , left over pickings from my breakfast ." What is the definition of "pickings"?


nonsense

something ridiculously impractical or ill-advised

Instruction: "dalrymple takes us on a grand tour of the nonsenses and hypocrisies which surround this tale , and in doing so he exposes , yet again , the cretinous and self-serving nature of much of what passes , these days , for academic discourse ." What is the definition of "nonsense"?


frap

Context: frap a sail

Instruction: "frap a sail" What is the definition of "frap"?


shopping

Context: went shopping for a reliable plumber

searching for or buying goods or services

Instruction: "went shopping for a reliable plumber" What is the definition of "shopping"?


shopping

the action or activity of buying goods from shops

Instruction: "the shopping promotion runs until the end of august ." What is the definition of "shopping"?


slough

the dropping off of dead tissue from living flesh

Instruction: "venous ulcers are typically shallow , irregularly shaped , and contain fibrous slough ." What is the definition of "slough"?


dilute

( of a solution ) having a relatively low concentration of solute

Instruction: "so grain elevator operators should welcome a test that uses a dilute sodium hydroxide solution to accentuate color differences of wheat seeds ." What is the definition of "dilute"?


clench

Context: clench one 's jaw

Instruction: "clench one 's jaw" What is the definition of "clench"?


prostitute

a person , in particular a woman , who engages in sexual activity for payment .

Instruction: "in the process , many of the residents who live there have been reduced to statistics , or at best portrayed as stereotypes of addicts , prostitutes and poor people ." What is the definition of "prostitute"?


roofer

a person who constructs or repairs roofs .

Instruction: "before you pick one of the shingles that your builders offers , consult with several local roofers and building supply stores ." What is the definition of "roofer"?


portage

Instruction: "the road is built over approximately 200 kilometres of lakes and portages in order to allow for transportation of fuel , housing materials and other goods required by the community ." What is the definition of "portage"?


self-control

the ability to control oneself , in particular one 's emotions and desires , especially in difficult situations

Instruction: "the law expects a greater measure of self-control in unwanted situations where human life is at stake ." What is the definition of "self-control"?


love-in

a gathering or party at which people are encouraged to express feelings of friendship and physical attraction , associated with the hippies of the 1960s .

Instruction: "but mostly , as you might expect , this is a joyous love-in ." What is the definition of "love-in"?


twayblade

an orchid with a slender spike of greenish or brownish flowers and a single pair of broad leaves near the base .

Instruction: "while with a client last week i visited a patch of heart-leaved twayblades near bandon ." What is the definition of "twayblade"?


tyrosine

a hydrophilic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins and is important in the synthesis of some hormones .

Instruction: "cysteine , tyrosine , asparagine and histidine are also attractive in this connection , because each of them is encoded by only two possible codons ." What is the definition of "tyrosine"?


disengage

Instruction: "the intention was to pick up clarence 's arm on the disengage ." What is the definition of "disengage"?


foresight

Instruction: "our team consisted of ralph as sketcher , pat bingham keeping book , edgard bertaut taking foresights with me on point , setting stations and doing backsights ." What is the definition of "foresight"?


authorship

the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing

Instruction: "the authorship of the theory is disputed" What is the definition of "authorship"?


gimmick

a trick or device intended to attract attention , publicity , or trade

Instruction: "no tricks , no gimmicks , no unpleasant taste in your mouth the next morning ." What is the definition of "gimmick"?


suck

Instruction: "and as any itinerant surf junkie will tell you , nothing sucks worse than flying halfway around the world to find your favorite planks battered to hell ." What is the definition of "suck"?


separate

discharge or dismiss ( someone ) from service or employment

Instruction: "the disease she was suffering from in jewish society and under mosaic law rendered her unclean , and she was separated from the services of the temple ." What is the definition of "separate"?


incest

sexual relations between people classed as being too closely related to marry each other .

Instruction: "it 's not a book about incest - it 's about something that is less than love ." What is the definition of "incest"?


rubicon

Instruction: "more worryingly , was some rubicon crossed in society when the authority of the courts to dispense justice was usurped to the demands of television ?" What is the definition of "rubicon"?


bloody

involving or characterized by bloodshed or cruelty

Instruction: "most of these groups squandered popular support in a bloody coup that ousted president zviad gamsakhurdia in early 1992 ." What is the definition of "bloody"?


bloody

Context: bloody your hands

Instruction: "bloody your hands" What is the definition of "bloody"?


binder

Instruction: "upon landing in europe , greer said , he found a binder to assemble the book ." What is the definition of "binder"?


binder

a reaping machine that binds grain into sheaves .

Instruction: "crops of corn that were harvested with the binder were cut under ripe so that the grain would ripen in the stook ." What is the definition of "binder"?


binder

a substance used to make other substances or materials stick or mix together .

Instruction: "four thousand years ago , ancient egyptians made glue by boiling animal hides and used the substance as a binder in paint and for woodworking ." What is the definition of "binder"?


expert

a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area

Instruction: "many of us attend post-budget breakfasts where we hear what the experts have to say ." What is the definition of "expert"?


individual

Instruction: "plants often fertilize themselves to at least some extent , so polyploid species can arise from a single individual ." What is the definition of "individual"?


individual

Instruction: "no decent , rational individual would ever choose war over peace , he added ." What is the definition of "individual"?


individual

characteristic of a particular person or thing

Instruction: "rather their individual style and approach complements each other ." What is the definition of "individual"?


selflessness

concern more with the needs and wishes of others than with one 's own

Instruction: "once he realizes the joy of selflessness , he will achieve greatness ." What is the definition of "selflessness"?


resume

Context: resume one 's duties

Instruction: "resume one 's duties" What is the definition of "resume"?


resume

return to a previous location or condition

Instruction: "the painting resumed its old condition when we restored it" What is the definition of "resume"?


sidelight

a small light on either side of the front of a motor vehicle , used in poor light when full headlights are not required .

Instruction: "ga and i both notice that when we get in the car , the sidelights on the range rover ahead of us are n't as bright as they were when we parked ." What is the definition of "sidelight"?


ylang-ylang

a sweet-scented essential oil obtained from the flowers of a tropical tree , used in perfumery and aromatherapy .

Instruction: "its bouquet is floral and lightly fruity with dominant notes of mango , iris and ylang-ylang ." What is the definition of "ylang-ylang"?


blend

Context: the colors blend well

Instruction: "the colors blend well" What is the definition of "blend"?


blend

Instruction: "this flavor will blend with those in your dish" What is the definition of "blend"?


blend

merge ( a colour ) with another so that one is not clearly distinguishable from the other

Instruction: "to make the line appear less stepped , we blend the colour of the edge of the line with the colours around it ." What is the definition of "blend"?


sunshine

direct sunlight unbroken by cloud , especially over a comparatively large area

Instruction: "the center of the painting , illuminated by bright sunshine , emphasizes the leaves ' light yellows and greens , and also throws the slender , dark brown verticals of the trees into strong relief ." What is the definition of "sunshine"?


narrate

deliver a commentary to accompany ( a film , broadcast , piece of music , etc . )

Instruction: "the journalist and broadcaster narrates a personal history of his adopted home ." What is the definition of "narrate"?


mauritanian

relating to or characteristic of mauritania

Instruction: "the ship left mauritanian waters bound for ghana , where it was to discharge its cargo ." What is the definition of "mauritanian"?


snog

Instruction: "`` yeah , she went up there after she tried to snog that blond boy ' laughed zack ." What is the definition of "snog"?


reconciliation

the action of making financial accounts consistent ; harmonization

Instruction: "some companies use pre-assignment estimates , accrual , and quarterly reconciliation processes in an effort to get closer to tracking and managing the total costs ." What is the definition of "reconciliation"?


figment

Context: a figment of the imagination

Instruction: "a figment of the imagination" What is the definition of "figment"?


scintillator

a material that fluoresces when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon

Instruction: "plastic scintillators , placed between the bricks , are needed to produce a flash of light upon absorption of an ionizing particle , specifically , neutrino ." What is the definition of "scintillator"?


napalm

a highly flammable sticky jelly used in incendiary bombs and flame-throwers , consisting of petrol thickened with special soaps .

Instruction: "hand grenades produce nearly as much flame as a flamethrower , and artillery rounds look like a full blown napalm strike when they go off ." What is the definition of "napalm"?


chauffeur

drive ( a car or a passenger in a car ) , typically as part of one 's job

Instruction: "‘ of course , i was looking forward to chauffeuring my father in it , ’ he recalls ." What is the definition of "chauffeur"?


acquaintance

Instruction: "i 'm currently on leave , so i should obviously be using all this spare time renewing my acquaintance with children 's telly , particularly if it 's getting this risque ." What is the definition of "acquaintance"?


hue

Instruction: "in highlights it hued to a dull silver-grey" What is the definition of "hue"?


macerate

Instruction: "she already macerated her poor little body and had resolved never to refuse the requests of the unfortunate ." What is the definition of "macerate"?


mallee

any semi-arid area of mainland australia which has mallee scrub as its principal natural vegetation

Instruction: "even in the mallee , the driest region in the state , water pipelines have ensured reasonable cover of grass ." What is the definition of "mallee"?


tender

( of food ) easy to cut or chew ; not tough

Instruction: "in the first container she placed 1 pound of asparagus that she trimmed and steamed until tender and allowed to cool ." What is the definition of "tender"?


tender

seek offers to carry out work at a stated fixed price

Instruction: "smaller schemes will be tendered out directly to local companies ." What is the definition of "tender"?


enactment

Instruction: "the enactment of these laws removed the possibility of education for youth within the state ." What is the definition of "enactment"?


early

Context: early on in her career

Instruction: "early on in her career" What is the definition of "early"?


market

a demand for a particular commodity or service

Instruction: "i guess there must be a market for them amongst old right-wingers or something…" What is the definition of "market"?


contact

a person who is in a position to give you special assistance

Instruction: "he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor" What is the definition of "contact"?


masterwort

a plant of the parsley family with white or pinkish flowers and lobed leaves , native to central and southern europe .

Instruction: "masterwort produces spiky blooms scattered in clumps ; however , it is also known for its medicinal properties ." What is the definition of "masterwort"?


lace-up

( of a shoe or garment ) fastened with laces

Instruction: "one of the most popular looks of the season is the lace-up ankle boot ." What is the definition of "lace-up"?


accept

Context: accept students for graduate study

Instruction: "accept students for graduate study" What is the definition of "accept"?


accept

react favorably to ; consider right and proper

Instruction: "people did not accept atonal music at that time" What is the definition of "accept"?


withdrawal

Instruction: "the withdrawal of french troops from vietnam" What is the definition of "withdrawal"?


ready

Context: he was ready to believe her

Instruction: "he was ready to believe her" What is the definition of "ready"?


ready

in such a condition as to be likely to do something

Instruction: "austria felt a great deal of loyalty to him and was ready to hand him the victory to prevent germany from eliminating him ." What is the definition of "ready"?


serpentinite

a dark , typically greenish metamorphic rock , consisting largely of serpentine or related minerals , formed when mafic igneous rocks are altered by water .

Instruction: "these rocks are ultramafic and include serpentinite , harzburgite , diallage , and rodingite ." What is the definition of "serpentinite"?


free

( of a facility or piece of equipment ) not occupied or in use

Instruction: "i often found it difficult to find a free changing room ." What is the definition of "free"?


free

Instruction: "he was then freed on bail but remained under electronic surveillance ." What is the definition of "free"?


free

( of power or energy ) disengaged or available .

Instruction: "but as there is no magnetic equivalent of the free electron , this is intuitively impossible ." What is the definition of "free"?


free

Instruction: "police have made no charges in the case , and stanford remains free on bail ." What is the definition of "free"?


slating

Instruction: "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating" What is the definition of "slating"?


bastard

( of a thing ) no longer in its pure or original form ; debased

Instruction: "and speaking of which , after a fashion , experiments with new routes into work took me past chariots , which looks from the outside like the bastard lovechild of a greek restaurant and an auto repair shop ." What is the definition of "bastard"?


pakeha

a white new zealander as opposed to a maori

Instruction: "haast named the pass after himself and claimed to be the first pakeha to have travelled through it , but the discovery of cameron 's flask discredited this claim ." What is the definition of "pakeha"?


wallflower

a southern european plant with fragrant yellow , orange-red , dark red , or brown flowers that bloom in early spring .

Instruction: "this is no low-growing wallflower but rather a full-sized shrub that can grow up to 15 feet tall under the best of conditions ." What is the definition of "wallflower"?


parity

( of a number ) the fact of being even or odd .

Instruction: "m is the lattice point if and only if x 1 and x 2 are of the same parity and so are y 1 and y 2 ." What is the definition of "parity"?


broadcloth

clothing fabric of fine twilled wool or worsted , or plain-woven cotton

Instruction: "described as ‘ a model of affability and dignity… remarkable for his fine form and manly beauty , ’ he was something of a dandy whose favorite overcoat was made of sable skins lined with scarlet broadcloth ." What is the definition of "broadcloth"?


burgess

a member of parliament for a borough , corporate town , or university .

Instruction: "but now it had been crushed by the knights of the shires and burgesses in parliament assembled ." What is the definition of "burgess"?


decibel

a unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical signal by comparing it with a given level on a logarithmic scale .

Instruction: "intensity is measured in decibels , most commonly using the decibel ‘ a ’ scale ( dba ) ." What is the definition of "decibel"?


yielding

( of a substance or object ) giving way under pressure ; not hard or rigid

Instruction: "we collapse in a disappointing heap on the yielding sand ." What is the definition of "yielding"?


milady

used to address or refer to an english noblewoman or great lady

Instruction: "mistress dina said my milady must come to the queen 's private quarters right away ." What is the definition of "milady"?


practice

Context: practice safe sex

Instruction: "practice safe sex" What is the definition of "practice"?


droplet

Instruction: "his greying hair was plastered to his head , and droplets of water ran slowly down his crooked nose , hanging from the end ." What is the definition of "droplet"?


ignorance

Instruction: "the ability of marxists to forget their history and yet rise above their ignorance is profound ." What is the definition of "ignorance"?


battledore

the small racket used in the game of battledore .

Instruction: "approximately 50 thousand battledores , with prices ranging from 1000 yen to 600,000 yen are sold at this time ." What is the definition of "battledore"?


post

Instruction: "we will accept returns completed on a printed copy of the form if you post them by last post on wednesday 30 january ." What is the definition of "post"?


physiotherapy

the treatment of disease , injury , or deformity by physical methods such as massage , heat treatment , and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery .

Instruction: "she said physiotherapy , occupational therapy and rehabilitation could be all be provided at home ." What is the definition of "physiotherapy"?


log

a part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off

Instruction: "he scurried around a clearing we 'd made with our machetes and arranged a half-dozen fallen logs , each about eight feet long , into a giant spoked pattern ." What is the definition of "log"?


log

a written record of messages sent or received

Instruction: "they kept a log of all transmission by the radio station" What is the definition of "log"?


militarist

holding the belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability

Instruction: "eisenhower warned americans of an internal threat from militarist officers and greedy weapons contractors who were seeking to control foreign policy ." What is the definition of "militarist"?


roseola

a disease of young children in which a fever is followed by a rash , caused by a herpesvirus .

Instruction: "infection made most children ill , and symptoms included fever , irritability , runny nose , rash , roseola , and diarrhea ." What is the definition of "roseola"?


shrinkage

process or result of becoming less or smaller

Instruction: "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage" What is the definition of "shrinkage"?


recovery

the action of regaining or securing compensation or money lost or spent by means of a legal process or subsequent profits

Instruction: "it is unreasonable to incur a premium that is disproportionate and to expect recovery from the defendant for the cost of covering risks that ought properly to be borne by your client ." What is the definition of "recovery"?


nihilism

the rejection of all religious and moral principles , in the belief that life is meaningless .

Instruction: "the cult of the absurd gives way to his later rejection of nihilism , not by any clear intellectual choice , but by the process of natural growth ." What is the definition of "nihilism"?


uprate

increase the value of ( a payment or benefit )

Instruction: "but he ruled the government was entitled in law to decide not to spend the £300m-plus a year extra it would take to uprate the pensions of all expatriates scattered around the globe ." What is the definition of "uprate"?


tithing

( in england ) a group of ten householders who lived close together and were collectively responsible for each other 's behaviour .

Instruction: "under this arrangement , the men of each village were organized into ‘ tithings ' and expected to answer for each other 's good behaviour ." What is the definition of "tithing"?


doodle

Instruction: "they were n't bad , but struck me as doodles , sketch book observations that have their own merit but lack a certain oomph ." What is the definition of "doodle"?


world

all of the people and societies on the earth

Instruction: "it 's a nice thought that there 's someone who loves you , even when you think the whole world hates you ." What is the definition of "world"?


world

Context: the western world

people in general ; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest

Instruction: "the western world" What is the definition of "world"?


roach

Instruction: "for your gaming pleasure , a whole new assortment of mutant insects have been created including killer roaches , acid-shooting houseflies and fire ants ." What is the definition of "roach"?


troop

a group of people or animals of a particular kind

Instruction: "with an abundance of talent in the school , it was no surprise to see a troop of students providing the entertainment at the interval ." What is the definition of "troop"?


troop

Context: a troop of children

Instruction: "a troop of children" What is the definition of "troop"?


yellow

Instruction: "but the traditional colours used for the art remain ochre red and yellow , shades of blue and white and black ." What is the definition of "yellow"?


yellow

Context: yellowed parchment

Instruction: "yellowed parchment" What is the definition of "yellow"?


yellow

a yellow ball or piece in a game or sport , especially the yellow ball in snooker

Instruction: "williams broke down on a 44 but hunter could not take advantage as the welshman potted a long yellow and cleared to the pink to go two up ." What is the definition of "yellow"?


regicide

Instruction: "the 55th anniversary of one such regicide passed three days ago ." What is the definition of "regicide"?


raid

Instruction: "a more crude approach is bin raiding , where thieves steal rubbish to search for sensitive documents such as bank statements or utility bills ." What is the definition of "raid"?


raid

quickly and illicitly take something from ( a place )

Instruction: "while officers were covering the crime scene they discovered that the thieves had also raided the refrigerator for food ." What is the definition of "raid"?


wakefulness

a temporary state in which you are unable ( or unwilling ) to sleep

Instruction: "accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come" What is the definition of "wakefulness"?