orbit

an area of activity , interest , or influence

Instruction: "commenting on the polls is not within the orbit of this bill ." What is the definition of "orbit"?


loose

Context: a box of loose nails

Instruction: "a box of loose nails" What is the definition of "loose"?


duster

Instruction: "she pulled her duster closer around her and shivered at the icy blast of wind mother nature sent her way ." What is the definition of "duster"?


elaborate

Context: the bee elaborates honey

produce from basic elements or sources ; change into a more developed product

Instruction: "the bee elaborates honey" What is the definition of "elaborate"?


elaborate

add more detail concerning what has already been said

Instruction: "he would n't elaborate on details but hinted that the look of the series will be influenced by the hot reality genre ." What is the definition of "elaborate"?


elaborate

( of an action ) lengthy and exaggerated

Instruction: "he took his pipe from his mouth and gave an elaborate yawn , which seemed to take him by surprise ." What is the definition of "elaborate"?


indiscriminate

Context: indiscriminate reading habits

Instruction: "indiscriminate reading habits" What is the definition of "indiscriminate"?


fry

a social gathering where fried food is served

Instruction: "on saturday , at a democratic steak fry in iowa , several presidential candidates stood behind the senator ." What is the definition of "fry"?


fry

any of various types of offal , usually eaten fried .

Instruction: "my earliest food memories are all of offal : lamb 's fry , black pudding , and brains ." What is the definition of "fry"?


shapely

Context: a slim waist and shapely legs

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

Instruction: "a slim waist and shapely legs" What is the definition of "shapely"?


deviant

departing from usual or accepted standards , especially in social or sexual behaviour

Instruction: "positive deviant behaviour is an uncommon practice that confers advantage to the people who practise it compared with the rest of the community ." What is the definition of "deviant"?


deviant

Instruction: "if government allocates more resources to rekindle that spirit , that sense of responsibility to protect the society from deviants , it would find the returns are much better than expanding the security forces ." What is the definition of "deviant"?


society

Instruction: "you know the sort of thing : they are n't properly educated , they do n't really know how to behave in polite society ." What is the definition of "society"?


gown

the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located

Instruction: "the relations between town and gown are always sensitive" What is the definition of "gown"?


school-leaver

a young person who is about to leave or has just left school .

Instruction: "the coming years will see a fall-off in the number of young people leaving the education system and more school-leavers will enter third level education ." What is the definition of "school-leaver"?


fraction

Instruction: "class fractions are a fundamental feature of corporate capitalism and can become particularly potent fault lines ." What is the definition of "fraction"?


bridegroom

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event .

Instruction: "despite the persistent rumours that the bridegroom was a woman in disguise , the wedding went ahead ." What is the definition of "bridegroom"?


skywriting

words in the form of smoke trails made by an aeroplane , especially for advertising

Instruction: "what 's going to change is how closely i listen ; to myself , to others , to the universe as it whispers its secrets in the form of omens , skywriting and tea leaves ." What is the definition of "skywriting"?


fluff

soft fibres from fabrics such as wool or cotton which accumulate in small light clumps

Instruction: "this is a bit of research into belly buttons and their fluff ( or lint , as some may call it ) ." What is the definition of "fluff"?


mercurial

Context: mercurial preparations

relating to or containing or caused by mercury

Instruction: "mercurial preparations" What is the definition of "mercurial"?


semivowel

a speech sound intermediate between a vowel and a consonant , e.g . w or y .

Instruction: "the play opens with a speech by flavius ( spelled ‘ flauius ’ in the old latin style where u and v are not distinguished since the latter is just the semivowel corresponding to the vowel represented by the former ) ." What is the definition of "semivowel"?


scrum

Instruction: "despite their big away win over the griffons last friday , bulldogs chief coach kobus van der merwe said he was far from satisfied with the quality of his team 's scrumming and line-outs ." What is the definition of "scrum"?


psychophysiology

the study of the relationship between physiological and psychological phenomena .

Instruction: "in this important text , kenneth hugdahl presents a comprehensive introduction to the history , methods , and applications of psychophysiology and explores other areas concerned with the `` mind-body interface , ' such as psychosomatic medicine , behavioral medicine , clinical psychology , psychiatry , neuropsychology , and cognitive neuroscience ." What is the definition of "psychophysiology"?


fag

( of a public-school pupil ) do minor chores for a senior pupil

Instruction: "kerr is a strange fish ; i once fagged for a chap like him at fettes ." What is the definition of "fag"?


bikini

Instruction: "the look is long and lean ; a mix of retro and ultra modern with crocheted bikinis , hole-infested frocks and horizontal striped tube knit dresses ." What is the definition of "bikini"?


bluebell

any of a number of other plants with blue bell-shaped flowers .

Instruction: "this comes from the spanish bluebell which can be purchased in some garden centres ." What is the definition of "bluebell"?


avow

Instruction: "it may be that mother was growing more unhappy but i do not believe that she avowed her unhappiness and asserted a trial separation when coming to england ." What is the definition of "avow"?


coenzyme

a non-protein compound that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme .

Instruction: "these coenzymes then work with enzymes to perform vital activities within the cell ." What is the definition of "coenzyme"?


coil

a length of something wound in a joined sequence of concentric rings

Instruction: "they were carrying a long coil of rope , and were saying something in sign language that was probably equivalent to ‘ grab the rope and tie it to something , ’" What is the definition of "coil"?


leaf

Instruction: "she kept her eyes straight ahead as she flew over the rest of the clearing and then into a dense forest , her bare feet racing and leaping over stone and leaf ." What is the definition of "leaf"?


emasculate

Context: the senate emasculated the law

Instruction: "the senate emasculated the law" What is the definition of "emasculate"?


snub

Instruction: "i am not suggesting that any information you provide to forces of that nature will be snubbed and ignored , but if you are not happy with the response what would your action be to pursue it ?" What is the definition of "snub"?


preamplifier

an electronic device that amplifies a very weak signal , for example from a microphone or pickup , and transmits it to a main amplifier .

Instruction: "microphone preamplifiers seem to come in two flavors these days : modern designs with lots of bells and whistles ( such as eq , dynamics and a / d converters ) and vintage designs , which tend to take a more minimalist approach ." What is the definition of "preamplifier"?


beg

( of a dog ) sit up with the front paws raised expectantly in the hope of a reward .

Instruction: "he would sit up and beg for food every few moments , at which point kayty would take something off of her plate and hold it out for him ." What is the definition of "beg"?


frontier

the extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness , especially in reference to the western us before pacific settlement

Instruction: "hard country tends to bring out a frontier mentality in its settlers , and there 's not much evidence of concern for the environment in arizona ." What is the definition of "frontier"?


frontier

an undeveloped field of study ; a topic inviting research and development

Instruction: "he worked at the frontier of brain science" What is the definition of "frontier"?


doss

sleep in rough accommodation or on an improvised bed

Instruction: "i had nowhere to live and was dossing at his place ." What is the definition of "doss"?


doss

Instruction: "i 've been at work this morning and , what with finishing by midday , i 've essentially been paid to do something that i 've enjoyed , during a time when i 'd usually be dossing about the house in my pyjamas ." What is the definition of "doss"?


boot

the process of starting a computer and putting it into a state of readiness for operation

Instruction: "as you can probably tell by the loud buzzing and whirring sounds your computer makes when you turn it on , the boot-up process puts a lot of strain on your system ." What is the definition of "boot"?


boot

place a wheel clamp on ( an illegally parked car )

Instruction: "so let me get this straight : a car was booted because it had too many outstanding tickets ." What is the definition of "boot"?


sparkle

Instruction: "his cricket and his personality were marked by charm and sparkle ." What is the definition of "sparkle"?


studio

a place where musical or sound recordings are made

Instruction: "you know , most recording studios are in the grimmest of locations ." What is the definition of "studio"?


studio

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

Instruction: "you do n't need a studio to make a passport photograph" What is the definition of "studio"?


space

the portion of a text or document available or needed to write about a subject

Instruction: "those three teams have to compete for the same group of fans and for the same space in the local papers ." What is the definition of "space"?


pageboy

a woman 's hairstyle consisting of a shoulder-length bob with the ends rolled under .

Instruction: "by the 1940s the trend towards uniformity had eased and hair could be worn shoulder length in a pageboy style or curling at the ends or bunched in curls on top of the head ." What is the definition of "pageboy"?


oxide

a binary compound of oxygen with another element or group

Instruction: "exhaust from the automobile can contain carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides , which are poisonous gases ." What is the definition of "oxide"?


mat

Instruction: "apart from the larger engine and the automation of the gearchange , extra standard equipment is confined to items such as floor mats and seat back pockets ." What is the definition of "mat"?


batter

Instruction: "i was up to my elbows in cake batter when i glanced at the clock ." What is the definition of "batter"?


batter

Instruction: "blows batter him from all sides , and something pierces him deeply just above the hip ." What is the definition of "batter"?


exhort

strongly encourage or urge ( someone ) to do something

Instruction: "apart from condemning the u.s. and its allies as well as warning against their plans of further aggression , the documentary exhorts the people to boycott the u.s. products ." What is the definition of "exhort"?


ventricle

Instruction: "as the impulse travels down the bundles , the ventricles contract and the cycle repeats itself ." What is the definition of "ventricle"?


narcolepsy

a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep

Instruction: "he believes that narcolepsy is attributable to an inability to suppress rem sleep during waking" What is the definition of "narcolepsy"?


publish

prepare and issue ( a book , journal , or piece of music ) for public sale

Instruction: "the almanac is published twice a year in two separate versions , russian and english ." What is the definition of "publish"?


publish

Instruction: "the video went viral after being published on youtube ." What is the definition of "publish"?


episcopate

the bishops of a church or region collectively .

Instruction: "furthermore , no single policy emanated from the government because of the individualism of licensors , and of divisions within the episcopate , and between james and the leading churchmen ." What is the definition of "episcopate"?


november

the eleventh month of the year , in the northern hemisphere usually considered the last month of autumn

Instruction: "the campaign will be run by north yorkshire police between april and november this year ." What is the definition of "november"?


camouflage

the disguising of military personnel , equipment , and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings

Instruction: "the use of modern combat hardware and equipment sets higher standards for camouflage , concealment , and deception ." What is the definition of "camouflage"?


punch

Context: the nail punched through the wall

Instruction: "the nail punched through the wall" What is the definition of "punch"?


punch

Instruction: "for months the northwich teenager practised high kicks , punches and devastating blows to destroy blocks of wood ." What is the definition of "punch"?


punch

Instruction: "just when both sides appeared to be settling for a point nish delivered the killer punch when he popped up at the back post to convert hamilton 's miss-hit shot ." What is the definition of "punch"?


choreograph

plan and oversee the development and details of

Instruction: "the meeting between the two presidents had been carefully choreographed" What is the definition of "choreograph"?


choreograph

compose a sequence of dance steps , often to music

Instruction: "balanchine choreographed many pieces to stravinsky 's music" What is the definition of "choreograph"?


quality

Instruction: "it must be noted that , in 1709 , jonathan swift found little discipline at the universities and little learning amongst the gentlemen of high quality ." What is the definition of "quality"?


row

Instruction: "she rowed the boat down the waterway , her anger slowly subsiding ." What is the definition of "row"?


row

Context: i got up at 6 and went for a row .

Instruction: "i got up at 6 and went for a row ." What is the definition of "row"?


row

convey ( a passenger ) in a boat by rowing it

Instruction: "i went out to a swamp and sat in the middle of a canoe while george and stephen rowed me ." What is the definition of "row"?


ambition

Context: his ambition is to own his own business

Instruction: "his ambition is to own his own business" What is the definition of "ambition"?


well

Instruction: "i do not want the outcome of a big game coming down to how well the ref tosses up the ball ." What is the definition of "well"?


well

in good health ; free or recovered from illness

Instruction: "while everyone hopes she will be found safe and well , the likelihood now is that she may not have survived ." What is the definition of "well"?


well

a shaft sunk into the ground to obtain water , oil , or gas .

Instruction: "although present in air , helium is commercially obtained from natural gas wells where it occurs in concentrations of between one and seven percent of the natural gas ." What is the definition of "well"?


well

Context: took the joke well

without unusual distress or resentment ; with good humor

Instruction: "took the joke well" What is the definition of "well"?


well

Instruction: "we all like people to treat us well , to acknowledge us , to talk to us , to bond with us ." What is the definition of "well"?


kasbah

the area surrounding a north african citadel

Instruction: "many old inhabitants of the kasbah still remember watching their neighbours dragged out and beheaded on the whim of a french general ." What is the definition of "kasbah"?


lobbyist

a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

Instruction: "i 'd argue that once a company pays a lobbyist to affect legislation they become politicians ." What is the definition of "lobbyist"?


occlude

Instruction: "they fixated the center of the display while they occluded one eye with the ipsilateral hand ." What is the definition of "occlude"?


nomenclature

the term or terms applied to someone or something

Instruction: "in the 1980s , this nomenclature fell into disuse with increasing focus on industry ." What is the definition of "nomenclature"?


nomenclature

the body or system of names used in a particular specialist field

Instruction: "although the original nomenclature is retained no attempt is made to interpret the coefficients in terms of the reaction processes that determine seedling growth ." What is the definition of "nomenclature"?


baroque

Instruction: "the series comes to a climax in three largo reliefs from 1966 that feature baroque , curved sections forming irregular billowing masses ." What is the definition of "baroque"?


pont

a flat-bottomed ferry worked on cables or ropes .

Instruction: "the boats are long flat ponts where you are seated on mats ." What is the definition of "pont"?


grasp

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

Instruction: "he has a good grasp of accounting practices" What is the definition of "grasp"?


cupid

a representation of a naked winged child , typically carrying a bow

Instruction: "a guest at a ball , in conversation , repeats the pointing gesture of the cupid in the painting behind her ." What is the definition of "cupid"?


survive

manage to keep going in difficult circumstances

Instruction: "you learn how to wake up at the slightest sound and survive on less sleep than mrs thatcher ." What is the definition of "survive"?


wrench

Instruction: "with a final tug , cedric heaved on the crossbow bolt , wrenching it free at last ." What is the definition of "wrench"?


pine

an evergreen coniferous tree which has clusters of long needle-shaped leaves . many kinds are grown for the soft timber , which is widely used for furniture and pulp , or for tar and turpentine .

Instruction: "while we do n't find fossils of the wollemi pine tree and humans together , we do know they live together - because both are alive today ." What is the definition of "pine"?


distinction

the separation of people or things into different groups according to their characteristics

Instruction: "distance and distinction mark ethnic relations within the country ." What is the definition of "distinction"?


distinction

excellence that sets someone or something apart from others

Instruction: "he had as his teacher a scholar of more than usual ability and distinction ." What is the definition of "distinction"?


prelacy

the government of the christian church by clerics of high social rank and power .

Instruction: "it appears as if the most extreme of anti-episcopal theologies is now wedded to an american ecclesial body distinctive precisely through its commitment to ‘ prelacy . ’" What is the definition of "prelacy"?


yang

( in chinese philosophy ) the active male principle of the universe , characterized as male and creative and associated with heaven , heat , and light .

Instruction: "these five elemental phases also correspond to the three yin and the three yang of the universe ." What is the definition of "yang"?


intensify

Instruction: "the place to be these days is in one of the accession countries , as the focus on eu enlargement begins to intensify ." What is the definition of "intensify"?


kidnap

Context: the industrialist 's son was kidnapped

take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

Instruction: "the industrialist 's son was kidnapped" What is the definition of "kidnap"?


wax

Instruction: "elvis presley was discovered after walking into a memphis recording studio to wax a $ 2 gift for his mother ." What is the definition of "wax"?


organism

Instruction: "a genome is all the genetic information or hereditary material possessed by an organism ." What is the definition of "organism"?


hansom

a two-wheeled horse-drawn cab accommodating two inside , with the driver seated behind .

Instruction: "he goes to bond street and hails a hansom , tells the driver an address , and gives him some extra money when the driver tells him it is too far ." What is the definition of "hansom"?


design

do or plan ( something ) with a specific purpose in mind

Instruction: "for instance , a lesson in science is designed primarily to help students develop academic concepts ." What is the definition of "design"?


design

decide upon the look and functioning of ( a building , garment , or other object ) , by making a detailed drawing of it

Instruction: "he sees architects today designing intelligent and space-efficient buildings ." What is the definition of "design"?


male

of or denoting the sex that produces gametes , especially spermatozoa , with which a female may be fertilized or inseminated to produce offspring

Instruction: "the chromosome from the father determines whether the offspring becomes male or female ." What is the definition of "male"?


increase

Instruction: "the increase is scheduled for next month" What is the definition of "increase"?


increase

Instruction: "they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare" What is the definition of "increase"?


dogmatic

Context: dogmatic writings

Instruction: "dogmatic writings" What is the definition of "dogmatic"?


childcare

the care of children , especially by a crèche , nursery , or childminder while parents are working

Instruction: "she had won a place to become a student teacher but could not afford childcare for her daughter , jessica ." What is the definition of "childcare"?


mutual

a mutual building society or insurance company

Instruction: "i do n't know where he gets his figures from , but you do n't have to be a rocket scientist to see that mutuals are strapped for cash right now ." What is the definition of "mutual"?


hoplite

a heavily armed foot soldier of ancient greece .

Instruction: "metal helmets were worn by hoplites , the foot soldiers of ancient greece , and elsewhere in eastern mediterranean civilizations ." What is the definition of "hoplite"?


martian

relating to the planet mars or its supposed inhabitants

Instruction: "the red color of martian soil is due to the presence of large quantities of iron oxide ." What is the definition of "martian"?


call

Context: she calls him by first name

greet , as with a prescribed form , title , or name

Instruction: "she calls him by first name" What is the definition of "call"?


call

a demand for payment of lent or unpaid capital .

Instruction: "conceptually , an overdraft is repayable at call or on demand , whereas a loan is granted for a fixed period of time ." What is the definition of "call"?


call

call a meeting ; invite or command to meet

Instruction: "the wannsee conference was called to discuss the `final solution '" What is the definition of "call"?


call

Context: after two raises there was a call

a demand for a show of hands in a card game

Instruction: "after two raises there was a call" What is the definition of "call"?


call

Instruction: "she was called into the director 's office" What is the definition of "call"?


call

Instruction: "he heard the phone ringing but did n't want to take the call" What is the definition of "call"?


call

Instruction: "this government needs the guts to resist the call of the past , and govern for the future ." What is the definition of "call"?


call

Context: call a runner out

declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee

Instruction: "call a runner out" What is the definition of "call"?


call

an instance of speaking to someone on the phone or attempting to contact someone by phone

Instruction: "another bit of cell phone company insanity - we pay for incoming calls but those telephone numbers are not recorded on the bill ." What is the definition of "call"?


call

cause ( someone ) to have a strong urge to choose a particular way of life or career

Instruction: "are you despairing over the size of the task that god is calling you to do ?" What is the definition of "call"?


call

Context: hawaii is calling !

send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio , phone , etc . ; make a signal to in order to transmit a message

Instruction: "hawaii is calling !" What is the definition of "call"?


spurge

a herbaceous plant or shrub with milky latex and very small , typically greenish , flowers . many kinds are cultivated as ornamentals and some are of commercial importance .

Instruction: "also known as milkweed and spurge , euphorbia belongs to an incredibly varied genus that contains over 2,000 species including the christmas favourite , poinsettia ." What is the definition of "spurge"?


colobine

an old world monkey of a mainly leaf-eating group that includes the colobus monkeys , langurs , and leaf monkeys .

Instruction: "notably , the postcrania of these fossil cercopithecines and colobines are quite similar ( unlike the situation today ) and suggest semi-terrestrial habits ." What is the definition of "colobine"?


clonus

muscular spasm involving repeated , often rhythmic , contractions

Instruction: "strictly speaking this is classed as clonus rather than tremor ." What is the definition of "clonus"?


reproduction

the action or process of copying something

Instruction: "it looks back to the pre-industrial even as it embraces modern mechanical reproduction ." What is the definition of "reproduction"?


gentleman

a polite or formal way of referring to a man

Instruction: "jo entered the sunroom , followed by a gentleman in a suit and glasses ." What is the definition of "gentleman"?


verbalism

the communication ( in speech or writing ) of your beliefs or opinions

Instruction: "the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours" What is the definition of "verbalism"?


secular

( of a fluctuation or trend ) occurring or persisting over an indefinitely long period

Instruction: "there are three spikes , but the secular trend is pretty obvious : down , down , down ." What is the definition of "secular"?


brand

mark out as having a particular bad or shameful quality

Instruction: "i walk round a free man and am cleansed of the stigma of being branded a murderer ." What is the definition of "brand"?


brand

a particular identity or image regarded as an asset

Instruction: "lehane , like many other democrats , doubts that will happen , saying that picking clinton would `` on some level undermine the obama brand . '" What is the definition of "brand"?


loggerhead

a widespread north american shrike , having mainly grey plumage with a black eyestripe , wings , and tail .

Instruction: "the butcher-bird is today 's loggerhead shrike , found only rarely anywhere in massachusetts now ." What is the definition of "loggerhead"?


wheatgrass

the young shoots of the wheat plant `` triticum aestivum ' , preparations of which are credited with various health-giving properties .

Instruction: "i started with a carrot , apple , beetroot and ginger juice , a shot of wheatgrass , two nectarines , and apple , and a tray of cherries that i still have for later ." What is the definition of "wheatgrass"?


turban

a man 's head covering consisting of a long length of material wound around a cap or the head , worn especially by sikhs and muslims .

Instruction: "the different sufi orders were characterized by the style of their turbans and the folds of their gowns ." What is the definition of "turban"?


navigate

plan and direct the course of a ship , aircraft , or other form of transport , especially by using instruments or maps

Instruction: "early on sailors navigated by the stars at night and the north star became the symbol for finding ones way home ." What is the definition of "navigate"?


weak

Instruction: "education levels , at least higher education levels , have a mixed and somewhat weak influence on rural income growth rates ." What is the definition of "weak"?


weak

displaying or characterized by a lack of enthusiasm or energy

Instruction: "then there were reminiscences over the good times the couple had together , which jacob meets with a weak , embarrassed smile ." What is the definition of "weak"?


weak

Context: he 's weak in spelling

Instruction: "he 's weak in spelling" What is the definition of "weak"?


weak

Context: a weak pulse

deficient in magnitude ; barely perceptible ; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

Instruction: "a weak pulse" What is the definition of "weak"?


deport

expel ( a foreigner ) from a country , typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime

Instruction: "last year , one of my neighbours was rounded up as part of an operation to deport illegal immigrants ." What is the definition of "deport"?


gauntlet

go through an intimidating or dangerous crowd or experience in order to reach a goal

Instruction: "traffic officers believe that while occasional drink-drivers have been deterred from running the gauntlet , hardened offenders are continuing to take chances with other people 's lives on the roads ." What is the definition of "gauntlet"?


pleasantry

Instruction: "pleasantry is allowable , not waggery . besides , even laughter must be kept in check ." What is the definition of "pleasantry"?


history

Instruction: "harper tried to rewrite or ignore history this whole campaign , and i must admit he did a pretty fine job ." What is the definition of "history"?


happen

Context: it happens that today is my birthday

happen , occur , or be the case in the course of events or by chance

Instruction: "it happens that today is my birthday" What is the definition of "happen"?


orthography

the study of spelling and how letters combine to represent sounds and form words .

Instruction: "the combination of alphabetic orthography and google is an interesting new tool for language identification !" What is the definition of "orthography"?


triage

( in medical use ) the assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment of a large number of patients or casualties

Instruction: "the triage nurses inside the homeless shelter had already initiated a referral form for a surgery consultation prior to sending the young man to the mobile clinic ." What is the definition of "triage"?


hilly

Instruction: "the steep hilly street , created with sharp curves , take ten turns before it ends ." What is the definition of "hilly"?


reconstruct

form an impression , model , or re-enactment of ( a past event or thing ) from the available evidence

Instruction: "he painstakingly reconstructs the author 's life , from his youth in america to his later years in england when he was at the height of his fame ." What is the definition of "reconstruct"?


verst

a russian measure of length , about 1.1 km ( 0.66 mile ) .

Instruction: "let these half-baked , unsupported remarks carry the conversation a few more versts ." What is the definition of "verst"?


hairband

a band for securing or tying back one 's hair .

Instruction: "two more seed pearls hung from her ear lobes while a white silk hairband restrained her curly hair ." What is the definition of "hairband"?


interchange

Instruction: "interchange this screw for one of a smaller size" What is the definition of "interchange"?


interchange

a road junction designed on several levels so that traffic streams do not intersect

Instruction: "the entire expressway will be put into use in april , with four layers of motorway interchanges at its cross with the outer-ring road , and six lanes of traffic ." What is the definition of "interchange"?


disable

( of an action or circumstance ) prevent or discourage ( someone ) from doing something

Instruction: "this rule seems to disable the demonstrations in the meteors before they get under way ." What is the definition of "disable"?


pace

lead ( another runner in a race ) in order to establish a competitive speed

Instruction: "this close margin remained as the two leading boats paced each other through the middle of the race ." What is the definition of "pace"?


pace

with due respect to ( someone or their opinion ) , used to express polite disagreement or contradiction

Instruction: "legislation development services , pace my learned friend 's submissions , clearly can include some forms of advertising ." What is the definition of "pace"?


syneresis

the contraction of a gel accompanied by the separating out of liquid .

Instruction: "pectin and gelatin can help modify the texture of the yogurt and help prevent syneresis ." What is the definition of "syneresis"?


latter

denoting the second or second mentioned of two people or things

Instruction: "a lucky shot from the second assassin finally killed the ambassador as the latter ran off ." What is the definition of "latter"?


christ

the title , also treated as a name , given to jesus .

Instruction: "so christ exercises his gentleness by the power of the spirit working in the lives of fallen people ." What is the definition of "christ"?


riband

Instruction: "some betrayed patients , institutions , and colleagues in the search for ribands to stick in their coats ." What is the definition of "riband"?


cowslip

a european primula with clusters of drooping fragrant yellow flowers in spring , growing on dry grassy banks and in pasture .

Instruction: "in spring , the pale , delicate yellows of stiff cowslips are succeeded by the stronger chromes of sprawling birdsfoot trefoil and buttercup ." What is the definition of "cowslip"?


alec

Instruction: "seth is an exuberant young man , rather socially awkward , and a bit of a wise aleck ." What is the definition of "alec"?


befriend

act as or become a friend to ( someone ) , especially when they are in need of help or support

Instruction: "i was really the first one to befriend her , and protected her from the other pirates ." What is the definition of "befriend"?


cartoon

make a drawing of ( someone ) in a simplified or exaggerated way

Instruction: "kudelka has been cartooning for the australian since 1998 and for the hobart mercury since 1993 ." What is the definition of "cartoon"?


crowd

( of a number of people ) fill ( a space ) almost completely , leaving little or no room for movement

Instruction: "two strides take a visitor into the only other room , where a bed , tv , couch and computer table crowd the compact space ." What is the definition of "crowd"?


irritation

( pathology ) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

Instruction: "any food produced irritation of the stomach" What is the definition of "irritation"?


mingle

to bring or combine together or with something else

Instruction: "resourcefully he mingled music and dance" What is the definition of "mingle"?


foremother

a female ancestor or precursor of something .

Instruction: "our forefathers and foremothers in 1951 were concerned with the way medical practice relates to changing times , a theme that sounds familiar today ." What is the definition of "foremother"?


rake

a fashionable or wealthy man of immoral or promiscuous habits

Instruction: "other characters include hellena , florinda 's sister , and willmore , a young rake who falls in love with her ." What is the definition of "rake"?


rake

Instruction: "he placed his bag down on the dark ground and began to rake through it ." What is the definition of "rake"?


permit

provide an opportunity or scope for ( something ) to take place ; make possible

Instruction: "the school will be open from 4pm on the day and if weather permits a special mass will be celebrated outside at 6pm ." What is the definition of "permit"?


effect

Context: the effects of sleep loss

a symptom caused by an illness or a drug

Instruction: "the effects of sleep loss" What is the definition of "effect"?


hefty

Instruction: "it appears that she got a hefty wallop from something heavy , which has pushed her sideways several inches over the edge of her plinth ." What is the definition of "hefty"?


sideline

remove from the center of activity or attention ; place into an inferior position

Instruction: "the outspoken cabinet member was sidelined by the president" What is the definition of "sideline"?


sideline

the area immediately outside such lines as a place for non-players , substitutes , or spectators

Instruction: "you 'll even find animated coaches and cheerleaders roaming the sidelines ." What is the definition of "sideline"?


sideline

a position where one is observing a situation rather than directly involved in it

Instruction: "we could really do without the sniping from the sidelines and continual undermining of our efforts ." What is the definition of "sideline"?


floater

a person who frequently changes occupation or residence .

Instruction: "i heard a social worker call kids like that floaters in the office the day they took me there ." What is the definition of "floater"?


plasmapheresis

a method of removing blood plasma from the body by withdrawing blood , separating it into plasma and cells , and transfusing the cells back into the bloodstream . it is performed especially to remove antibodies in treating autoimmune conditions .

Instruction: "twelve hours after surgery , plasmapheresis was performed in the burn intensive care unit ." What is the definition of "plasmapheresis"?


deed

a legal document that is signed and delivered , especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights

Instruction: "she instructed the defendants to draw up on her behalf a new will and two deeds of gift accordingly ." What is the definition of "deed"?


reaction

extreme conservatism in political or social matters

Instruction: "the forces of reaction carried the election" What is the definition of "reaction"?


reaction

an adverse physiological response to a substance that has been breathed in , ingested , or touched

Instruction: "one risk of any such procedure would be the small possibility of an allergic reaction to the anesthetic used ." What is the definition of "reaction"?


reaction

a chemical process in which substances act mutually on each other and are changed into different substances , or one substance changes into other substances

Instruction: "the rate of a photolysis reaction is a first-order process ." What is the definition of "reaction"?


incapacity

Instruction: "a party entered into the arbitration agreement while under a legal incapacity ." What is the definition of "incapacity"?


hot-wire

start ( a car engine ) without a key by bypassing the ignition interlock

Instruction: "the woman who lost the car keys had to hot-wire her van" What is the definition of "hot-wire"?


aran

denoting a type of knitwear or garment with traditional patterns , typically involving raised cable stitch and large diamond designs .

Instruction: "gifted with her hands , she had a special flair for craftwork and found much relaxation in knitting aran sweaters and dress-making ." What is the definition of "aran"?


investment

an act of devoting time , effort , or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result

Instruction: "such commemoration is a worthwhile investment in terms of the extra tourist income that would be brought to london ." What is the definition of "investment"?


proliferate

Context: we must not proliferate nuclear arms

Instruction: "we must not proliferate nuclear arms" What is the definition of "proliferate"?


essence

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something , especially something abstract , which determines its character

Instruction: "we cared for our guests because not to do so would betray the most profound essence of our humanity ." What is the definition of "essence"?


alto

Instruction: "i 'm an alto , but people keep making me sing soprano ." What is the definition of "alto"?


pre-book

Instruction: "but since a dentist left the practice last month , letters have been sent out cancelling pre-booked appointments because no other dentists are available to fulfil the commitments ." What is the definition of "pre-book"?


splash

Instruction: "they had found an open spot on the beach , and were splashing each other , while pat taped ." What is the definition of "splash"?


advantage

Instruction: "there are good constitutional reasons for this independence , as well as practical advantages ." What is the definition of "advantage"?


existentialist

a person who advocates the philosophical theory of existentialism .

Instruction: "noir became the existentialists ' preferred form of imported fiction ." What is the definition of "existentialist"?


archangel

( in traditional christian angelology ) a being of the eighth-highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy .

Instruction: "from the highest to the lowest in rank , the orders are seraphim , cherubim , thrones , dominions , virtues , powers , principalities , archangels , and angels ." What is the definition of "archangel"?


probability

Context: for a while mutiny seemed a probability

the quality of being probable ; a probable event or the most probable event

Instruction: "for a while mutiny seemed a probability" What is the definition of "probability"?


capitalist

Context: a capitalist nation

of or relating to capitalism or capitalists

Instruction: "a capitalist nation" What is the definition of "capitalist"?


bloater

a herring cured by salting and light smoking .

Instruction: "around 1835 a new type of lightly salted , lightly smoked bloater was first made at yarmouth ." What is the definition of "bloater"?


earthworm

a burrowing annelid worm that lives in the soil , important in aerating and draining the soil and in burying organic matter .

Instruction: "soils may harbor 50 to 500 earthworms per square meter ; they keep soils aerated , and their castings fertilize the soil ." What is the definition of "earthworm"?


verderer

Instruction: "we are also contacting 71 stakeholder organisations , such as the tourism industry , the verderers and farmers ' groups ." What is the definition of "verderer"?


pair

an article consisting of two joined or corresponding parts not used separately

Instruction: "pair a basic pair of jeans with a shirt you really like , or a cool belt or shoes ." What is the definition of "pair"?


salsify

the root of the salsify used as a vegetable .

Instruction: "with a vegetable peeler , peel salsify into long thin curls ." What is the definition of "salsify"?


wheelbarrow

a small cart with a single wheel at the front and two supporting legs and two handles at the rear , used typically for carrying loads in building work or gardening .

Instruction: "i used hot glue to attach the cutting board to the front edge of the wheelbarrow ." What is the definition of "wheelbarrow"?


travel

Instruction: "but once he took over the commerce ministry , it meant a lot of travel ." What is the definition of "travel"?


coven

a secret or close-knit group of associates

Instruction: "estrich 's ideal society would be a cozy corporate coven where women 's ways of wielding power would reign supreme ." What is the definition of "coven"?


false

Context: a false start

Instruction: "a false start" What is the definition of "false"?


false

Context: a false ( or sour ) note

Instruction: "a false ( or sour ) note" What is the definition of "false"?


false

Context: false pretenses

Instruction: "false pretenses" What is the definition of "false"?


false

used in names of plants , animals , and gems that superficially resemble the thing properly so called , e.g . false oat .

Instruction: "animals like the false killer whale and bottlenose dolphin show how much variety is possible by purely natural means ." What is the definition of "false"?


yesterday

Instruction: "tom hawthorn is a victoria sports reporter more interested in yesterday 's stories than today 's scores ." What is the definition of "yesterday"?


malaga

Instruction: "the spanish malaga and portuguese madeira are also particularly suited to certain dishes ." What is the definition of "malaga"?


card

Context: he had to show his card to get in

a card certifying the identity of the bearer

Instruction: "he had to show his card to get in" What is the definition of "card"?


card

( of the referee in soccer and some other games ) show a yellow or red card to ( a player who is being cautioned or sent off )

Instruction: "the ref was warning them for most of the game but ended up , with english players pressurising him , carding our guys !" What is the definition of "card"?


card

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

Instruction: "he collected cards and traded them with the other boys" What is the definition of "card"?


submarine

existing , occurring , or used under the surface of the sea

Instruction: "other uses are found in agriculture and cable wrappings , including submarine cables ." What is the definition of "submarine"?


lit

Context: a lit firecracker

Instruction: "a lit firecracker" What is the definition of "lit"?


silver

Instruction: "near the sink a small pile of dishes and silver were waiting to be washed , dried and put away ." What is the definition of "silver"?


silver

Context: silver bracelets

made from or largely consisting of silver

Instruction: "silver bracelets" What is the definition of "silver"?


silver

provide ( mirror glass ) with a backing of a silver-coloured material in order to make it reflective

Instruction: "instead of silvered glass , however , the frame contains an oval of the same translucent blue plexiglas , which invites introspection instead of mere self-contemplation ." What is the definition of "silver"?


thermosphere

the region of the atmosphere above the mesosphere and below the height at which the atmosphere ceases to have the properties of a continuous medium . the thermosphere is characterized throughout by an increase in temperature with height .

Instruction: "the structure of the thermosphere is dominated by waves in temperature , with large amplitude and wavelength ." What is the definition of "thermosphere"?


fragrance

Instruction: "while you agonize of whether to go with the peach fragrances or the lavender skin restorer , you should try to keep in mind what such gifts say to her ." What is the definition of "fragrance"?


telephone

an instrument used as part of a telephone system , typically a single unit including a handset with a transmitting microphone and a set of numbered buttons by which a connection can be made to another such instrument

Instruction: "in particular , one respondent noted the difficulty posed by telephones with keypads on the handset ." What is the definition of "telephone"?


monomer

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer .

Instruction: "what blackmond realised was that it was the dimers , not the monomers , that were catalytically active , and only the heterochiral dimer was not active ." What is the definition of "monomer"?


filthy

Instruction: "both andrea and i have been in filthy moods , and spent the whole day reading rude remarks into everything people say ." What is the definition of "filthy"?


archive

the place where historical documents or records are kept

Instruction: "as i said , we hope to be able to raise the money to build a library and archives as well as some temporary exhibit space ." What is the definition of "archive"?


archive

a complete record of the data in part or all of a computer system , stored on an infrequently used medium .

Instruction: "aol has unveiled details of a new broadband tv service that will see the giant isp raid the archives of sister company warner bros ." What is the definition of "archive"?


archive

a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place , institution , or group of people

Instruction: "rush spent time researching , accessing information from the archives and records of the australian victoria police museum ." What is the definition of "archive"?


liquor

Context: waste liquors

a liquid substance that is a solution ( or emulsion or suspension ) used or obtained in an industrial process

Instruction: "waste liquors" What is the definition of "liquor"?


liquor

alcoholic drink , especially distilled spirits .

Instruction: "with their skills at home brewing , they turned its fruit into a particularly intoxicating liquor ." What is the definition of "liquor"?


soundalike

a person or thing that closely resembles another in sound , especially someone whose voice or style of speaking or singing is very similar to that of a famous person .

Instruction: "the success of the production lies in having found genuine soundalikes and lookalikes ." What is the definition of "soundalike"?


cod

Context: a cod parcel

Instruction: "a cod parcel" What is the definition of "cod"?


cod

used in names of fishes that are similar or related to the cod , e.g . rock cod , tomcod .

Instruction: "and the murray cod - a totem in both indigenous and settler cultures in these parts - has always been a prized food ." What is the definition of "cod"?


cod

a large marine fish with a small barbel on the chin .

Instruction: "the happy family travel to the local steam baths and cleanse themselves before settling down to a meal of boiled codfish ." What is the definition of "cod"?


digest

understand or assimilate ( information ) by a period of reflection

Instruction: "and with every response young minds click and whirr , evaluating and digesting the information ." What is the definition of "digest"?


slub

fabric woven from yarn or thread containing lumps or thick places .

Instruction: "i believe the texture in the fabric was called slub and they may be an acetate rayon blend ." What is the definition of "slub"?


interrogate

obtain data from ( a computer file , database , storage device , or terminal )

Instruction: "i successfully managed to interrogate their website and was duly instructed that i must copy my passport and provide two recent photos in person at my branch for security reasons ." What is the definition of "interrogate"?


divinity

Instruction: "ancient egyptians believed in the divinity of the pharaohs" What is the definition of "divinity"?


left-hander

Instruction: "we want to educate designers and manufactures to accommodate left-handers ' comfort and safety in new product and building design ." What is the definition of "left-hander"?


rodeo

( in snowboarding and surfing ) an aerial manoeuvre combining a forward or backward flip with a rotation

Instruction: "progressive surfers are now launching as high as eight feet ( no kite strings attached ) , pulling airs , alley-oops , and extraordinarily difficult rodeo flips ." What is the definition of "rodeo"?


nous

Instruction: "what is it about the dutch that enables a comparatively small nation to produce consecutive generations of players who are streets ahead of their european contemporaries in terms of technique and tactical nous ?" What is the definition of "nous"?


economizer

a device designed to make a machine or system more energy-efficient .

Instruction: "the solution is an economizer that adds a second control which works in harmony with the outdoor thermostat and measures the outdoor air humidity ." What is the definition of "economizer"?


bank

Context: he cashed a check at the bank

a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities

Instruction: "he cashed a check at the bank" What is the definition of "bank"?


bank

heap ( a substance ) into a mass or mound

Instruction: "in places , snow was banked up more than 3m either side of the road ." What is the definition of "bank"?


bank

build ( a road , railway , or sports track ) higher at the outer edge of a bend to facilitate fast cornering

Instruction: "it cost £3.5m to build and adjoins the sportcity indoor facility which boasts a four-lane , banked 200m track ." What is the definition of "bank"?


bank

an elevation in the seabed or a riverbed ; a mudbank or sandbank .

Instruction: "the floor was a soft bank of gravel and sand underneath half a metre of scum topped water ." What is the definition of "bank"?


pith

Instruction: "i am not a great connoisseur of literature and my choices may be controversial but they are solely intended to encourage pith and to share the pleasure i get when i come across sentences that strike me as complete in themselves ." What is the definition of "pith"?


pit

Context: my skin pits when pressed .

sink in or contract so as to form a pit or hollow .

Instruction: "my skin pits when pressed ." What is the definition of "pit"?


pit

Instruction: "the excavations have exposed two norman rubbish pits containing twelfth-century ceramics and animal bones ." What is the definition of "pit"?


pit

Instruction: "however , both covered and uncovered pits can colour an orchestra 's sound , and the usually cramped space forces the players into awkward positions ." What is the definition of "pit"?


sublimate

transform ( something ) into a purer or idealized form

Instruction: "instead , he delivers a laudably subdued performance as an aging gen x-er whose gloomy angst is sublimated into sketches and journal entries ." What is the definition of "sublimate"?


sambar

a spicy south indian dish consisting of lentils and vegetables .

Instruction: "we were shown the clean and modern kitchen where , in huge vats , rice and sambar were cooked for distribution to 43,000 schoolchildren ." What is the definition of "sambar"?


cleaner

a device for cleaning , such as a vacuum cleaner .

Instruction: "the shriveled black olives are then vacuumed up with machines that look like street cleaners ." What is the definition of "cleaner"?


boycott

withdraw from commercial or social relations with ( a country , organization , or person ) as a punishment or protest

Instruction: "the hindu leader also urged the people of assam to boycott muslim immigrants economically ." What is the definition of "boycott"?


boycott

refuse to buy or handle ( goods ) as a punishment or protest

Instruction: "there have been emails all over the place to boycott us goods ." What is the definition of "boycott"?


phoneme

any of the perceptually distinct units of sound in a specified language that distinguish one word from another , for example p , b , d , and t in the english words pad , pat , bad , and bat .

Instruction: "for example , a vowel phoneme can not exist without a pitch , but pitch may exist as a dimension without any linguistic properties ." What is the definition of "phoneme"?


gallant

Instruction: "his house is resorted to by his brother-in-law wellbred with a crowd of riotous but harmless gallants , and these he suspects of designs both on his wife and on his sister bridget ." What is the definition of "gallant"?


burlap

coarse canvas woven from jute , hemp , or a similar fibre , used especially for sacking

Instruction: "line the inside with newspapers , tarpaper , burlap , cloth , an old sheet , the kids school papers - anything you might have on hand to keep the contents from falling out ." What is the definition of "burlap"?


seismology

the branch of science concerned with earthquakes and related phenomena .

Instruction: "in the last few years , the council has carried out collaborative projects with india in diverse fields , including seismology , nanotechnology , information education and social science ." What is the definition of "seismology"?


basement

the oldest formation of rocks underlying a particular area

Instruction: "it was sederholm 's task to try to elucidate the complex rocks of the finnish precambrian basement ." What is the definition of "basement"?


chemical

Context: chemical engineer

Instruction: "chemical engineer" What is the definition of "chemical"?


ensign

the lowest rank of commissioned infantry officer in the british army .

Instruction: "the poems were never published , but they circulated widely and , as one officer said at the time , ‘ there was scarcely a more or less literate ensign in the army who did not know them by heart . ’" What is the definition of "ensign"?


achillea

a eurasian and north african plant of a genus that includes the yarrow , typically having heads of small white or yellow flowers and fern-like leaves .

Instruction: "flat topped flowerheads like achillea and open daisy-like flowers such as michaelmas daisies are particularly attractive to insects and butterflies as they are very visible and accessible ." What is the definition of "achillea"?


board

a horizontal surface on which to cut things , play games , or perform other activities

Instruction: "gail nodded and bit her lip again , turning her attention back to the game board and staring at the jumbled patterns of red and yellow marbles ." What is the definition of "board"?


board

provide ( a person or animal ) with regular meals and somewhere to live in return for payment

Instruction: "while raising her family she also used to board dogs and looked after injured animals for vets ." What is the definition of "board"?


half-year

a period of six months , used especially in reference to financial transactions

Instruction: "last month 's attacks knocked growth back from 4 per cent for the half-year to just 1 per cent ." What is the definition of "half-year"?


pool

Instruction: "as you travel up the glen 's throat , a thin and wooded gorge of cliffs that plunge to the deep and silent pools of the lyon , the hills soon open up to reveal a rich plateau of farmland fringed by soaring mountain-tops ." What is the definition of "pool"?


pool

an organization of people or resources that can be shared

Instruction: "when he was first hired he was assigned to the pool" What is the definition of "pool"?


baguette

a slim , rectangular handbag with a short strap .

Instruction: "i own 4 and i would have to say my fave is the gold tan suede baguette clutch ." What is the definition of "baguette"?


this

used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced

Instruction: "the hunter is laughing now and pushes the door open and i stare out at this guy blankly ." What is the definition of "this"?


hours

Context: they work long hours

Instruction: "they work long hours" What is the definition of "hours"?


yelp

Context: the puppies yelped

Instruction: "the puppies yelped" What is the definition of "yelp"?


extremum

the maximum or minimum value of a function

Instruction: "the first step in solving such equations by the variational method is to show that the extremum is attained ." What is the definition of "extremum"?


annoying

Instruction: "our cat has developed an annoying habit of standing on people 's faces during the night ." What is the definition of "annoying"?


armenian

relating to armenia or to the armenian church .

Instruction: "the country 's christian population includes catholics , anglicans , and protestants of mainly armenian and assyrian descent ." What is the definition of "armenian"?


armenian

a native of armenia , or a person of armenian descent .

Instruction: "also deported from the crimea were 37,000 bulgarians , greeks , and armenians found guilty of collaborating with the germans ." What is the definition of "armenian"?


arbovirus

any of a group of viruses which are transmitted by mosquitoes , ticks , or other arthropods . they include the virus of yellow fever .

Instruction: "west nile is one of about 30 arboviruses of public health concern that are transmitted by female mosquitoes , which are the only ones that bite ." What is the definition of "arbovirus"?


guilty

conscious of , affected by , or revealing a feeling of guilt

Instruction: "your guilty conscience is a testament to your unfailing virtue , of which you should be proud ." What is the definition of "guilty"?


teller

a person employed to deal with customers ' transactions in a bank .

Instruction: "inside the bank building , five robbers dressed in black cloaks and halloween masks upheld a reign of terror over the helpless customers and bank tellers trapped inside ." What is the definition of "teller"?


floribunda

a plant , especially a rose , which bears dense clusters of flowers .

Instruction: "miniature roses can grow like hybrid teas , with one bloom to a stem , or they can grow like floribundas , producing blooms in clusters ." What is the definition of "floribunda"?


lookalike

a person or thing that closely resembles another , especially someone who looks very similar to a famous person

Instruction: "instead , we 'll have a battle of the lookalikes ." What is the definition of "lookalike"?


chelate

a compound containing a ligand ( typically organic ) bonded to a central metal atom at two or more points .

Instruction: "iron chelates also can be used for foliar application ." What is the definition of "chelate"?


operative

Instruction: "the white house insider was indicted yesterday on five counts related to the leaking of a cia operative 's identity ." What is the definition of "operative"?


operative

( of a word ) having the most significance in a phrase or sentence

Instruction: "‘ independent ’ is the operative word , for it was clear even then that the wind was blowing in the direction of corporatisation and integrated players ." What is the definition of "operative"?


transport

cause ( someone ) to feel that they are in another place or time

Instruction: "a book from or about the past can transport us to another era ; and that world , though it exists in our mind , takes on its own reality ." What is the definition of "transport"?


brighten

make ( something ) more attractively colourful

Instruction: "it was only these women that wore rouge to brighten their faces ." What is the definition of "brighten"?


blanch

Instruction: "the wind blew , chilling their coffee and blanching their faces ." What is the definition of "blanch"?


check

Instruction: "i checked at my watch to see the time displayed on it : 7:31 pm ." What is the definition of "check"?


check

Context: these stories do n't check !

be verified or confirmed ; pass inspection

Instruction: "these stories do n't check !" What is the definition of "check"?


management

the responsibility for and control of a company or organization

Instruction: "the same management team is responsible for the control of these operations ." What is the definition of "management"?


interdiction

the action of prohibiting or forbidding something

Instruction: "many of these interdictions are still observed today ." What is the definition of "interdiction"?


mudslide

a mass of mud and other earthy material that is falling or has fallen down a hillside or other slope .

Instruction: "torrential rain caused severe flooding and triggered at least 93 mudslides and landslides ." What is the definition of "mudslide"?


haberdasher

Instruction: "drapers and milliners , haberdashers and tailors , mercers and glovers - these were the ubiquitous tradespeople and retailers of king street ." What is the definition of "haberdasher"?


jackfruit

a fast-growing tropical asian tree related to the breadfruit .

Instruction: "fruit trees , like bananas , citrus , and jackfruit , are planted around the village ." What is the definition of "jackfruit"?


jackfruit

the very large edible fruit of the jackfruit tree , resembling a breadfruit and important as food in the tropics .

Instruction: "one of the most intriguing fruits of its kind is the jackfruit , a close relative of the breadfruit , a starchy staple of most caribbean diet ." What is the definition of "jackfruit"?


path

a schedule available for allocation to an individual railway train over a given route .

Instruction: "fifteen potential north-south rail paths were studied before selection of a preferred route east of quihi that crosses seven roads and six waterways ." What is the definition of "path"?


path

a definition of the order in which an operating system or program searches for a file or executable program .

Instruction: "you can configure extra paths to search for pixmaps and icons ." What is the definition of "path"?


phratry

a descent group or kinship group in some tribal societies .

Instruction: "the feast of apatouria involves the induction of infants , youths and wives into the phratry , or clan of families ." What is the definition of "phratry"?


slant

slope or lean in a particular direction ; diverge or cause to diverge from the vertical or horizontal

Instruction: "at work the toilet bowl 's rim is angled downwards to the inside - so the outer rim edge is higher than the inner rim edge ( i.e . the rim slants into the toilet ) ." What is the definition of "slant"?


long-lasting

enduring or having endured for a long period of time

Instruction: "a large number also suffer long-lasting psychological and emotional effects from being threatened or attacked ." What is the definition of "long-lasting"?


competition

an event or contest in which people take part in order to establish superiority or supremacy in a particular area

Instruction: "from an early age , she took him and his sister to the theatre and to festivals where they took part in competitions ." What is the definition of "competition"?


competition

interaction between animal or plant species , or individual organisms , that are attempting to gain a share of a limited environmental resource

Instruction: "plant and animal competition is most marked on fertile soils of eutrophic forests and grasslands ." What is the definition of "competition"?


pigsty

Instruction: "but they did n't know what was frowned upon by society , obviously , because they 're house was a pigsty ." What is the definition of "pigsty"?


gnatcatcher

a tiny grey-backed new world songbird , with a long tail that is often cocked .

Instruction: "titmice , chickadees , gnatcatchers , grackles , and swifts came and went ." What is the definition of "gnatcatcher"?


eristic

( of an argument or arguer ) aiming at winning rather than at reaching the truth .

Instruction: "eristic dialogue is arguing for the sake of conflict , fighting , and often to see who can yell the loudest ." What is the definition of "eristic"?


driver

a person who drives a specified kind of animal

Instruction: "the driver whistled to the mules and they slowed to a steady walk ." What is the definition of "driver"?


driver

a golf club with a flat face and wooden head , used for driving from the tee .

Instruction: "on a flat and wide fairway , use your driver , and record the distances of each ball ." What is the definition of "driver"?


driver

a wheel or other part in a mechanism that receives power directly and transmits motion to other parts .

Instruction: "typically the cogenerator consists of an energy source , a mechanical driver and an electric generator ." What is the definition of "driver"?


overage

an excess or surplus , especially the amount by which a sum of money is greater than a previous estimate

Instruction: "also , overages must be built into supply estimates because there is always a need for a large reserve of items that wear out quickly , such as boots , jackets , and gloves ." What is the definition of "overage"?


cross

Context: she crossed her legs

Instruction: "she crossed her legs" What is the definition of "cross"?


pull-out

a pull-out section of a magazine or newspaper

Instruction: "an upmarket pull-out of a national news magazine listed all the adrenalin pumping excitement you can buy in life ." What is the definition of "pull-out"?


ease

Instruction: "everyone is welcome , though i ca n't vouch for the ease of finding parking if you 're coming in from outside stanford ." What is the definition of "ease"?


ease

gradually exclude someone from a post , especially by devious or subtle manoeuvres

Instruction: "he 's rumoured to be injured , but talk suggests that his ‘ injury ’ is being talked up so as to ease him out without humiliating him ." What is the definition of "ease"?


ease

make ( something ) happen more easily ; facilitate

Instruction: "incorporating learning activities into an everyday routine can help ease the transition to kindergarten ." What is the definition of "ease"?


grot

something unpleasant , dirty , or of poor quality

Instruction: "his capacity to find grot and grime is quite astounding ." What is the definition of "grot"?


autofocus

Instruction: "the microscope also has an autofocus mechanism ." What is the definition of "autofocus"?


crash

Context: the plane crashed into the ocean

Instruction: "the plane crashed into the ocean" What is the definition of "crash"?


crash

a serious accident ( usually involving one or more vehicles )

Instruction: "they are still investigating the crash of the twa plane" What is the definition of "crash"?


crash

done rapidly or urgently and involving a concentrated effort

Instruction: "the officers wanted to attend a naval conference in berlin and were looking for a linguist who could give them a crash course in german ." What is the definition of "crash"?


crash

Instruction: "for the record the traffic light was green and i was not crashing the lights ." What is the definition of "crash"?


hay

a country dance with interweaving steps similar to a reel .

Instruction: "he danced the hays round two elbow chairs ." What is the definition of "hay"?


platform

a raised structure standing in the sea from which oil or gas wells can be drilled or regulated

Instruction: "it was a large first step before offshore drilling from floating platforms was even envisioned ." What is the definition of "platform"?


trap

an unpleasant situation from which it is hard to escape

Instruction: "this morning i almost fell into the trap of wishing for quieter times ." What is the definition of "trap"?


trap

a curve in the waste pipe from a bath , basin , or toilet that is always full of liquid and prevents gases from coming up the pipe into the building .

Instruction: "close the water valves and disconnect the water lines just above the valves and the drain piping at the trap ." What is the definition of "trap"?


trap

have ( something , typically a part of the body ) held tightly by something so that it can not be freed

Instruction: "he was due to have surgery after trapping his finger in a bike chain ." What is the definition of "trap"?


trap

prevent ( someone ) from escaping from a place

Instruction: "during the day , we were trapped in the confines of the schumann metro stop ." What is the definition of "trap"?


whaler

any of a number of large slender-bodied sharks .

Instruction: "we can be 140 kilometres from the sea , and yet there 'll be bronze whalers , stingrays , the highest level of freshwater turtle diversity in australia ." What is the definition of "whaler"?


install

Instruction: "the new president was installed immediately after the election" What is the definition of "install"?


install

place ( someone ) in a new position of authority , especially with ceremony

Instruction: "he said he assumed pakistan would be represented at saturday 's ceremony installing the new government in kabul ." What is the definition of "install"?


snowy

Instruction: "she shook her head and looked out at the treeless , snowy landscape ." What is the definition of "snowy"?


snowy

of or like snow , especially in being pure white

Instruction: "she thought that he had be angry before , but now… his hands gripped the chair until his knuckles had turned snowy white ." What is the definition of "snowy"?


trip

Context: he took a trip to the shopping center

a journey for some purpose ( usually including the return )

Instruction: "he took a trip to the shopping center" What is the definition of "trip"?


futility

Instruction: "on realizing the futility of his mission , he would return to staring at me ." What is the definition of "futility"?


axis

the central column of an inflorescence or other growth

Instruction: "this group is morphologically characterized by boat-shaped extrafloral nectar cups and a long inflorescence axis exhibiting a more racemose arrangement of the flowers ." What is the definition of "axis"?


axis

the alliance of germany and italy formed before and during the second world war , later extended to include japan and other countries

Instruction: "as someone who played a victim of the nazis , i doubt he would 've wanted no one to stand up and fight against hitler and the axis , ya know ?" What is the definition of "axis"?


dual

( of a theorem , expression , etc . ) related to another by the interchange of particular pairs of terms , such as ‘ point ’ and ‘ line ’ .

Instruction: "he had proved that compact abelian groups are dual to discrete abelian groups , and von neumann was interested in extending this result ." What is the definition of "dual"?


hydrochloride

a compound of a particular organic base with hydrochloric acid

Instruction: "unfortunately , most of the drugs entering the us come in as hydrochlorides ." What is the definition of "hydrochloride"?


grenadier

Instruction: "by the time of the napoleonic wars grenadiers had been reformed into new units as new warfare techniques simply outdated them ." What is the definition of "grenadier"?


phyllode

a winged leaf stalk which functions as a leaf .

Instruction: "a colony is initiated by a single female ( or , in some species , a single female with a male ) who induces gall formation on a growing phyllode of a host acacia tree ." What is the definition of "phyllode"?


abuser

a person who treats another person or animal with cruelty or violence , especially regularly or repeatedly

Instruction: "we must also reach out to abusers and their children , teaching them more peaceful ways to resolve conflict ." What is the definition of "abuser"?


abuser

a person who makes excessive and habitual use of alcohol or drugs , especially illegal ones

Instruction: "i 'm a celebrity substance abuser—get me out of this sticky nightmare ballad !" What is the definition of "abuser"?


thysanoptera

an order of insects that comprises the thrips .

Instruction: "the order thysanoptera , or thrips ( pi . and sing . ) , is comprised of approximately 5,000 known species of small insects with diverse life histories and habits ." What is the definition of "thysanoptera"?


clash

a sports fixture ( used chiefly in journalism )

Instruction: "torres who has reportedly amassed 53 career wins with 16 losses is said to be arriving for the clash next saturday ." What is the definition of "clash"?


clash

a loud jarring sound , as of metal objects being struck together

Instruction: "metal hit metal , the clashes resounding again through the wide plains ." What is the definition of "clash"?


clash

Instruction: "students clashed repeatedly with riot police outside the court ." What is the definition of "clash"?


clash

( in reference to sports teams ) play a match ( used chiefly in journalism )

Instruction: "if all goes well for both of them , stevens and hunter will clash in the first quarter-final , on wednesday , november 25 ." What is the definition of "clash"?


seminole

a member of an american indian people of the creek confederacy , noted for resistance in the 19th century to encroachment on their land in georgia and florida . many were resettled in oklahoma .

Instruction: "u.s. slaveholders , creek indians , seminoles , and the blacks themselves harried each other over slave property ." What is the definition of "seminole"?


blast

Instruction: "she tended to blast when speaking into a microphone" What is the definition of "blast"?


blast

Instruction: "i gave him another stare , did a bit of a dummy , and blasted the ball as hard as i could ." What is the definition of "blast"?


blast

Context: tom won the descent blast him !

strike with divine anger ( used to express annoyance or dislike )

Instruction: "tom won the descent blast him !" What is the definition of "blast"?


blast

produce ( damage ) by means of an explosion

Instruction: "they had merrily managed to blast several large holes in the nearby walls , causing general mayhem ." What is the definition of "blast"?


limn

suffuse or highlight ( something ) with a bright colour or light

Instruction: "an impression came to him , then , of lily laying fast asleep , limned in moonlight , safe and oblivious ." What is the definition of "limn"?


steady

Instruction: "even the only steady job the man 's ever had reflects his need to be moving - he was a bush pilot , flying supplies and people in and out of civilization in northern quebec ." What is the definition of "steady"?


inactivity

Instruction: "hip stiffness is common , particularly after inactivity , and can be a presenting feature ." What is the definition of "inactivity"?


fuse

cause ( an electrical appliance ) to stop working when a fuse melts

Instruction: "if there are two ways to connect something , i will unerringly opt for the wrong one and fuse every electrical appliance in the street ." What is the definition of "fuse"?


degrade

Instruction: "soon , another graduate student there will work with samac on expressing a new gene so that plants can degrade enough atrazine to be useful in cleaning up contaminated soil and water ." What is the definition of "degrade"?


quaker

a member of the religious society of friends , a christian movement founded by george fox c.1650 and devoted to peaceful principles . central to the quakers ' belief is the doctrine of the ‘ inner light ’ , or sense of christ 's direct working in the soul . this has led them to reject both formal ministry and all set forms of worship

Instruction: "modern day quakers will be leading tours around the building and the grounds and answering questions from visitors ." What is the definition of "quaker"?


capsize

Instruction: "do n't rock the boat or it will capsize !" What is the definition of "capsize"?


reception

a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate an event

Instruction: "he made the comments at a dinner reception in beijing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the signing of a peace treaty between japan and china ." What is the definition of "reception"?


reception

the formal or ceremonious welcoming of a guest

Instruction: "although no formal reception was organised for the players , they were heartily welcomed by cheering bystanders in the arrivals hall ." What is the definition of "reception"?


disabled

( of a person ) having a physical or mental condition that limits their movements , senses , or activities

Instruction: "a restaurant can not limit seating of disabled patrons to one area , for instance ." What is the definition of "disabled"?


peeve

make ( someone ) rather annoyed ; irritate

Instruction: "i 'm just peeved the second half is so uninteresting compared to the first ." What is the definition of "peeve"?


sucker

Instruction: "being a triploid , having three sets of chromosomes instead of the usual two , it is sterile and reproduces by suckering , which precludes any genetic diversity ." What is the definition of "sucker"?


sucker

a person especially susceptible to or fond of ( a specified thing )

Instruction: "i 'm always a sucker for these kind of movies , with innocent , dreamy teenagers wandering around in orange sunlight , seeking some sort of self-discovery ." What is the definition of "sucker"?


sucker

Instruction: "but to these mercenaries sacrifice is for suckers ." What is the definition of "sucker"?


sucker

Instruction: "if the woman had let me drive a nail - that 's right , i was n't allowed to drive the nails - it would n't have taken two hours to get those suckers on the wall ." What is the definition of "sucker"?


sati

Instruction: "such a move enables a second shift , namely , the shift from viewing the sati as victim , to viewing her as active bearer of a particular , context-specific , subjectivity ." What is the definition of "sati"?


mimosa

Instruction: "the only other drink choices were beer and mimosas so we opted for those instead ." What is the definition of "mimosa"?


pulp

popular or sensational writing that is regarded as being of poor quality

Instruction: "popular pulp fiction and radio sow the seeds of resistance to social injustice ." What is the definition of "pulp"?


nouvelle

relating to or specializing in nouvelle cuisine

Instruction: "the menu has little that could be called nouvelle but instead offers comforting renditions of dishes that el cholo helped make classic : enchiladas suizas , fajitas , green corn tamales ." What is the definition of "nouvelle"?


impossible

Context: an impossible dream

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

Instruction: "an impossible dream" What is the definition of "impossible"?


phase

a distinct and homogeneous form of matter ( i.e . a particular solid , liquid , or gas ) separated by its surface from other forms

Instruction: "intermolecular interactions are most significant in liquid and solid phases where molecules are very close together ." What is the definition of "phase"?


bracelet

Instruction: "laguna beachs most infamous bad boy got yet another set of matching silver bracelets slapped on his wrists a few days ago , this time for trespassing and assault ." What is the definition of "bracelet"?


agouti

fur in which each hair has alternate dark and light bands , producing a grizzled appearance .

Instruction: "a tabby pattern is still visible in an agouti , orange cat ." What is the definition of "agouti"?


reversion

the action of reverting to a former or ancestral type

Instruction: "in the case of t-dna and some transposon insertions there is no realistic possibility of reversion to wild type ." What is the definition of "reversion"?


operatorship

( in the oil and gas industries ) the right to operate a well , field , or other oil source .

Instruction: "originally discovered by chevron ( nyse : cvx ) in 1946 , operatorship of the field was turned over to pdvsa following nationalization ." What is the definition of "operatorship"?


vanish

Instruction: "his spine straightened and all traces of humor vanished from his face ." What is the definition of "vanish"?


vanish

Context: an entire civilization vanished

Instruction: "an entire civilization vanished" What is the definition of "vanish"?


leatherwood

a tasmanian eucryphia tree which bears fragrant white flowers and yields tough pinkish timber .

Instruction: "after much prompting and insistence by beekeepers , forestry tasmania agreed to try and retain leatherwoods ( subject to safety considerations ) in one of the class 4 ( small flowing streams ) stream reserves of 10m on either side of the stream , on the northern side of the coupe ." What is the definition of "leatherwood"?


eternity

Instruction: "there were a couple of scenes where i thought they 'd just forgotten to end it , that maybe it would never end , and i 'd be watching for all eternity ." What is the definition of "eternity"?


frail

Instruction: "to bridge a gap is not to eliminate it ; some bridges are robust and reliable but others are frail , brittle , and easily undone by outside circumstances ." What is the definition of "frail"?


exchequer

Instruction: "every 15,000 extra people unemployed costs the exchequer €100 million in social welfare payments `` he said ." What is the definition of "exchequer"?


exchequer

the account at the bank of england in which is held the consolidated fund , into which tax receipts and other public monies are paid

Instruction: "is the trade-off of high-status acquisitions against parental childcare an issue that needs redressing with exchequer funds ?" What is the definition of "exchequer"?


toughness

the quality of being strong and prone to violence

Instruction: "they were also known to file their teeth to show their toughness ." What is the definition of "toughness"?


regulation

Context: regulation army equipment

prescribed by or according to regulation

Instruction: "regulation army equipment" What is the definition of "regulation"?


regulation

the act of controlling or directing according to rule

Instruction: "fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians" What is the definition of "regulation"?


attack

Instruction: "the cancer cells are attacking his liver" What is the definition of "attack"?


hypostasis

the single person of christ , as contrasted with his dual human and divine nature .

Instruction: "their closeness to god is such that he could bind himself with this nature to a hypostasis and so himself give honor to this mortal flesh ." What is the definition of "hypostasis"?


industrialist

a person involved in the ownership and management of industry

Instruction: "businessmen , industrialists , farmers and real estate developers and dealers have a great time ." What is the definition of "industrialist"?


stricture

abnormal narrowing of a canal or duct in the body

Instruction: "his past history was significant for chronic alcoholic pancreatitis with pancreatic duct strictures and stones which had been treated with dilation and stone extraction 4 years ago ." What is the definition of "stricture"?


wet

Context: wet weather

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

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


close-down

a cessation of work or business , especially on a permanent basis .

Instruction: "only about a dozen employees are affected by the close-down , and most of them have been fixed up with other jobs ." What is the definition of "close-down"?


stoa

Context: a doric stoa abuts on a brick wall .

a classical portico or roofed colonnade .

Instruction: "a doric stoa abuts on a brick wall ." What is the definition of "stoa"?


one

Context: two animals of one species

Instruction: "two animals of one species" What is the definition of "one"?


one

a noteworthy example of ( used for emphasis )

Instruction: "this is one fine looking and sounding dvd ." What is the definition of "one"?


one

denoting a particular but unspecified occasion or period

Instruction: "he was at one time head of the private office of former labour leader neil kinnock ." What is the definition of "one"?


one

Context: that is one fine dog

Instruction: "that is one fine dog" What is the definition of "one"?


gudgeon

the tubular part of a hinge into which the pin fits to unite the joint .

Instruction: "as far as the engine is concerned , it has all the latest technology in its manufacture , with race-spec wrist pins on the gudgeons , oil sprayed special pistons , you name it ." What is the definition of "gudgeon"?


alien

a hypothetical or fictional being from another world

Instruction: "how will we explain this to the aliens when they land their spaceship here ?" What is the definition of "alien"?


dust

Instruction: "when the boy awakened from his coma fully he would discover that all he knew were dead and dust ." What is the definition of "dust"?


dust

any material in the form of tiny particles

Instruction: "these are badly in need of renovation - years of coal dust have darkened them ." What is the definition of "dust"?


dust

Instruction: "troy could n't see a thing , the dust clouded his vision , and his head had hit into the rock as he had landed ." What is the definition of "dust"?


freudian

susceptible to analysis in terms of unconscious desires

Instruction: "when i mentioned the story to bill , he could n't remember the incident , but added , ‘ i 'm sure there was some deep-seated freudian significance . ’" What is the definition of "freudian"?


hangar

Instruction: "an applicant for aircraft registration must be the owner or lessee of an aircraft based or hangared in the state of new mexico ." What is the definition of "hangar"?


independent

free from outside control ; not subject to another 's authority

Instruction: "these agencies were entrusted with independent legislative authority on a federal level ." What is the definition of "independent"?


independent

not belonging to or supported by a political party

Instruction: "support for independent candidates and smaller parties has also risen , but in the locals rather than the euro elections ." What is the definition of "independent"?


stroppy

Instruction: "i was starting to do a caesarean section on a really stroppy cow who was kicking and thrashing about all over the place ." What is the definition of "stroppy"?


breton

Instruction: "he fought a masterful defensive campaign , humiliating the french and bretons ." What is the definition of "breton"?


resolute

Context: a resolute and unshakeable faith

firm in purpose or belief ; characterized by firmness and determination

Instruction: "a resolute and unshakeable faith" What is the definition of "resolute"?


mile

a roman measure of 1,000 paces ( approximately 1,620 yards ) .

Instruction: "etched into the stone are the roman numerals liii , the distance in roman miles to carlisle ." What is the definition of "mile"?


shine

a quality of brightness produced when light is reflected on something

Instruction: "a dab of petroleum jelly rubbed into patent leather gives a glistening shine and prevents cracking in the winter ." What is the definition of "shine"?


shine

an act of rubbing something to give it a shiny surface

Instruction: "basically hailing from calicut , their job is to procure old gramophones and , after giving them a shine , sell them for an attractive amount ." What is the definition of "shine"?


shipwreck

Context: you have shipwrecked my career

Instruction: "you have shipwrecked my career" What is the definition of "shipwreck"?


shipwreck

Instruction: "the irony is that every time someone finds and salvages an old shipwreck , archaeologists scream their heads off and accuse the divers and salvors of looting and obliterating an underwater site ." What is the definition of "shipwreck"?


broil

cook ( meat or fish ) by exposure to direct heat

Instruction: "a waitress stands at every table to broil the meat and then cut it into small pieces with scissors to serve diners ." What is the definition of "broil"?


broil

Context: the sun broils the valley in the summer

Instruction: "the sun broils the valley in the summer" What is the definition of "broil"?


banlieue

a suburb of a french city , especially paris .

Instruction: "during the riots in the french banlieues last year , some voices called for a sixth republic ." What is the definition of "banlieue"?


groovy

Instruction: "it 's the catwalk of british gardening , and just as groovy as any fashion show ." What is the definition of "groovy"?


aeon

an indefinite and very long period of time

Instruction: "it is being together , without seeing each other for aeons ." What is the definition of "aeon"?


aeon

( in neoplatonism , platonism , and gnosticism ) a power existing from eternity ; an emanation or phase of the supreme deity .

Instruction: "this aeon is the image of the eternal age of the next life ." What is the definition of "aeon"?


pendant

Context: a pendant bunch of grapes

Instruction: "a pendant bunch of grapes" What is the definition of "pendant"?


stiffen

Instruction: "for one precious moment the air filled with dragonfly hatchlings , their limp wings stiffening in the sun , performing aerobatic exercises before migrating down to the river ." What is the definition of "stiffen"?


gridiron

Instruction: "a former wrestler and gridiron player in canada , he moved to britain to study at oxford university , where he earned three blues and a degree in history ." What is the definition of "gridiron"?


ethos

the characteristic spirit of a culture , era , or community as manifested in its attitudes and aspirations

Instruction: "we have an innovative approach and a different ethos - and we are getting repeat business ." What is the definition of "ethos"?


clobber

Context: did you take all your clobber ?

Instruction: "did you take all your clobber ?" What is the definition of "clobber"?


volunteer

say or suggest something without being asked

Instruction: "in each of the sections space was incorporated to allow to participants to volunteer additional information ." What is the definition of "volunteer"?


floc

a loosely clumped mass of fine particles .

Instruction: "because of the difficulties of moving the floc , emptying the tanks could take up to six months ." What is the definition of "floc"?


itchy

Instruction: "moisturising bath and shower products may help if your skin is dry or itchy ." What is the definition of "itchy"?


emblem

a thing serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept

Instruction: "the big board has become the most visible emblem of wall street 's global role ." What is the definition of "emblem"?


bushwhack

surprise ( someone ) by attacking them from a hidden place ; ambush .

Instruction: "the next day the boston globe reported , ‘ the mayor got bushwhacked at his own news conference ’ and bulger ‘ ran circles around the nonplussed mayor . ’" What is the definition of "bushwhack"?


arabesque

a posture in which one leg is extended backwards at right angles , the torso bent forwards , and the arms outstretched , one forwards and one backwards .

Instruction: "the initial twelve-minute aerial dance found them on a rope suspended from the ceiling , executing arabesques while spinning with sublime grace ." What is the definition of "arabesque"?


tyramine

a compound which occurs naturally in cheese and other foods and can cause dangerously high blood pressure in people taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor .

Instruction: "these could lead to serious interactions with foods containing tyramine , alcohol , narcotics , and over-the-counter decongestants ." What is the definition of "tyramine"?


purge

remove ( a group of people considered undesirable ) from an organization or place in an abrupt or violent way

Instruction: "the kmt actually began fragmenting in the late 1980s when lee , upon taking control of the party , proceeded to systematically purge mainlanders from the senior ranks ." What is the definition of "purge"?


superior

Instruction: "the bank 's position would be superior if it were entitled to combine the accounts ." What is the definition of "superior"?


superior

having or showing an overly high opinion of oneself ; conceited

Instruction: "he is equal parts superior , insecure , vain , snobbish , and fearful ." What is the definition of "superior"?


espouse

Instruction: "my father , falling in love with a poor relation , espoused her privately ; and i was the first fruit of that marriage ." What is the definition of "espouse"?


amelanchier

a shrub of a genus that includes juneberry and snowy mespilus , typically bearing white flowers .

Instruction: "several homeowners have reported damage to their landscape amelanchiers from raccoons , who had climbed up to pick a little ripe fruit in the week of july 4 , 1996 ." What is the definition of "amelanchier"?


sailer

a sailing boat or ship of specified power or manner of sailing

Instruction: "perhaps the hood did n't deserve that epitaph , but since her launch in 1891 , the 14,150 ton armoured monster had become known throughout the fleet as a good looker , but a lousy sailer ." What is the definition of "sailer"?


seasoner

Context: the cook is a light seasoner

Instruction: "the cook is a light seasoner" What is the definition of "seasoner"?


organic

Context: an organic disease

involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs

Instruction: "an organic disease" What is the definition of "organic"?


organic

denoting or characterized by a harmonious relationship between the elements of a whole

Instruction: "the work is a mixture of new and old texts , and original and traditional melodies , seamlessly forming an organic whole ." What is the definition of "organic"?


nod

let one 's head fall forward when drowsy or asleep

Instruction: "basic chores done , i gave up and went to sit in the kitchen , where i slumped in my chair , yawning and nodding ." What is the definition of "nod"?


bleacher

a cheap bench seat at a sports ground , typically in an outdoor uncovered stand

Instruction: "‘ take a seat in the bleachers , ’ the teacher , a young man who looked barely out of college , said ." What is the definition of "bleacher"?


feed

Instruction: "and as for the purchase of local goods and supplies , this country ca n't even make enough food to feed itself , never mind the tourists ." What is the definition of "feed"?


feed

a facility for notifying the user of a blog or other frequently updated website that new content has been added

Instruction: "i thus can repeat the above commands with the syndication feed from my weblog ." What is the definition of "feed"?


feed

Context: feed carrots into a food processor

Instruction: "feed carrots into a food processor" What is the definition of "feed"?


feed

( especially of an animal or baby ) take food ; eat something

Instruction: "perhaps because the sharks feed at night , the fish had nothing to fear during the day ." What is the definition of "feed"?


feed

Instruction: "they push heroin , and commit crimes to feed their own habits ." What is the definition of "feed"?


feed

an act of giving food , especially to animals or a baby , or of having food given to one

Instruction: "she helped me position the babies for their first feeds ." What is the definition of "feed"?


pet

a person treated with special favour or affection

Instruction: "[ she was ] not exactly the teachers ' pet , but she did respect the teachers ." What is the definition of "pet"?


choppy

( of a sea , lake , or river ) having many small waves

Instruction: "modak said that a small quantity of the ship 's oil had leaked but had been broken up and taken out to sea by yesterday 's choppy swells ." What is the definition of "choppy"?


choppy

Context: choppy seas

Instruction: "choppy seas" What is the definition of "choppy"?


mucin

Instruction: "the best example of such a gel is mammalian mucus , which is based on the glycoprotein mucin ." What is the definition of "mucin"?


rabble

ordinary people , especially when regarded as socially inferior or uncouth

Instruction: "there were a few middle-aged guys trying to keep the rabble under control ." What is the definition of "rabble"?


shoring

shores or props used to support or hold up something weak or unstable .

Instruction: "the shoring was removed , so that the tunnel started to collapse , and protesters were dragged out by ropes attached to handcuffs ." What is the definition of "shoring"?


intertwine

Context: intertwined hearts

Instruction: "intertwined hearts" What is the definition of "intertwine"?


sharpness

Instruction: "the music lends the story precision and sharpness without any murmuring ." What is the definition of "sharpness"?