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degeneracy
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n
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moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration
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moral perversion
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[
"corruption",
"depravation",
"immorality",
"putrefaction",
"depravity"
] |
"moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration" What is the definition of "degeneracy"?
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degeneracy
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n
|
moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration
|
impairment of virtue and moral principles
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wordnet
|
[
"corruption",
"depravation",
"immorality",
"putrefaction",
"depravity"
] |
"moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration" What is the definition of "degeneracy"?
|
literal
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s
|
a literal depiction of the scene before him
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without interpretation or embellishment
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[] |
"a literal depiction of the scene before him" What is the definition of "literal"?
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literal
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s
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it 's the literal truth
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avoiding embellishment or exaggeration used for emphasis
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"it 's the literal truth" What is the definition of "literal"?
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literal
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s
|
a literal solitude like a desert " - G.K.Chesterton
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being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
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wordnet
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[] |
"a literal solitude like a desert " - G.K.Chesterton" What is the definition of "literal"?
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literal
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a
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a literal translation
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limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
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wordnet
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[] |
"a literal translation" What is the definition of "literal"?
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skeletal
|
a
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the skeletal system
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of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton
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wordnet
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[] |
"the skeletal system" What is the definition of "skeletal"?
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skeletal
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s
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a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys
|
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
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wordnet
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[
"haggard",
"",
"gaunt",
"bony"
] |
"a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys" What is the definition of "skeletal"?
|
liquefy
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v
|
liquefy the silver
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to make a solid substance liquid , as by heating
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[] |
"liquefy the silver" What is the definition of "liquefy"?
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inauguration
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n
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he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
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the act of starting a new operation or practice
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wordnet
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[] |
"he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation" What is the definition of "inauguration"?
|
inauguration
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n
|
the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration
|
the ceremonial induction into a position
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wordnet
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[
"induction",
"initiation",
"inaugural"
] |
"the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration" What is the definition of "inauguration"?
|
combine
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v
|
combine resources
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to add together from different sources
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wordnet
|
[] |
"combine resources" What is the definition of "combine"?
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rim
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n
|
the ball hit the rim and bounced off
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the hoop from which the net is suspended
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[] |
"the ball hit the rim and bounced off" What is the definition of "rim"?
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deathly
|
s
|
a deathly pallor
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having the physical appearance of death
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wordnet
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[] |
"a deathly pallor" What is the definition of "deathly"?
|
deathly
|
r
|
he was deathly pale
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to a degree resembling death
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[] |
"he was deathly pale" What is the definition of "deathly"?
|
pleasantly
|
r
|
` I 'll do the dishes , ' he said pleasantly
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in a cheerful manner
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[] |
"` I 'll do the dishes , ' he said pleasantly" What is the definition of "pleasantly"?
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pleasantly
|
r
|
we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon
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in an enjoyable manner
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[] |
"we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon" What is the definition of "pleasantly"?
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temple
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n
|
the veins in his temple throbbed
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the flat area on either side of the forehead
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[] |
"the veins in his temple throbbed" What is the definition of "temple"?
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fact
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n
|
your fears have no basis in fact
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an event known to have happened or something known to have existed
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[] |
"your fears have no basis in fact" What is the definition of "fact"?
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prey
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n
|
he fell prey to muggers
|
a person who is the aim of an attack especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation by some hostile person or influence
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wordnet
|
[
"quarry",
"victim",
"target"
] |
"he fell prey to muggers" What is the definition of "prey"?
|
ground
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n
|
they gained ground step by step
|
a position to be won or defended in battle or as if in battle
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wordnet
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[] |
"they gained ground step by step" What is the definition of "ground"?
|
serious
|
a
|
a serious student of history
|
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
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wordnet
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[] |
"a serious student of history" What is the definition of "serious"?
|
serious
|
s
|
marriage is a serious matter
|
of great consequence
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wordnet
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[] |
"marriage is a serious matter" What is the definition of "serious"?
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serious
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s
|
raised serious objections to the proposal
|
requiring effort or concentration
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wordnet
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[] |
"raised serious objections to the proposal" What is the definition of "serious"?
|
serious
|
s
|
raised serious objections to the proposal
|
complex and not easy to answer or solve
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[] |
"raised serious objections to the proposal" What is the definition of "serious"?
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serious
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s
|
a serious wound
|
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
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wordnet
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[] |
"a serious wound" What is the definition of "serious"?
|
breeze
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n
|
the breeze was cooled by the lake
|
a slight wind usually refreshing
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wordnet
|
[
"wind",
"zephyr",
"air",
"breath"
] |
"the breeze was cooled by the lake" What is the definition of "breeze"?
|
ascend
|
v
|
Inheritance may not ascend linearly
|
to go back in order of genealogical succession
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wordnet
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[] |
"Inheritance may not ascend linearly" What is the definition of "ascend"?
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pertinent
|
s
|
a list of articles pertinent to the discussion
|
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
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wordnet
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[] |
"a list of articles pertinent to the discussion" What is the definition of "pertinent"?
|
somberly
|
r
|
` That 's sure bad news , ' said Dowd , somberly
|
in a somber manner
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wordnet
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[] |
"` That 's sure bad news , ' said Dowd , somberly" What is the definition of "somberly"?
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geographic
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a
|
the north and south geographic poles
|
determined by geography
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wordnet
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[] |
"the north and south geographic poles" What is the definition of "geographic"?
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catalytic
|
a
|
catalytic reactions
|
relating to or causing or involving catalysis
|
wordnet
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[] |
"catalytic reactions" What is the definition of "catalytic"?
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comic
|
s
|
a comic hat
|
arousing or provoking laughter
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wordnet
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[] |
"a comic hat" What is the definition of "comic"?
|
comic
|
a
|
comic hero
|
of or relating to or characteristic of comedy
|
wordnet
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[] |
"comic hero" What is the definition of "comic"?
|
overpressure
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n
|
the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion
|
a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
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wordnet
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[] |
"the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion" What is the definition of "overpressure"?
|
hydrate
|
v
|
hydrate your skin
|
to add water or moisture to
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wordnet
|
[
"slake",
"hydrated"
] |
"hydrate your skin" What is the definition of "hydrate"?
|
sponge
|
n
|
she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge
|
someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
|
wordnet
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[] |
"she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge" What is the definition of "sponge"?
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anomalously
|
r
|
this man behaves anomalously
|
in an anomalous manner
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wordnet
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[] |
"this man behaves anomalously" What is the definition of "anomalously"?
|
jilt
|
v
|
jilt a lover or a bride
|
to cast aside capriciously or unfeelingly
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wordnet
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[] |
"jilt a lover or a bride" What is the definition of "jilt"?
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general
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n
|
he discussed the general but neglected the particular
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a fact about the whole as opposed to particular
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wordnet
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[] |
"he discussed the general but neglected the particular" What is the definition of "general"?
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general
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a
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the general public
|
applying to all or most members of a category or group
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wordnet
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[] |
"the general public" What is the definition of "general"?
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general
|
a
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a general anesthetic
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affecting the entire body
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wordnet
|
[] |
"a general anesthetic" What is the definition of "general"?
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general
|
s
|
general studies
|
not specialized or limited to one class of things
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wordnet
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[] |
"general studies" What is the definition of "general"?
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general
|
s
|
bearing a general resemblance to the original
|
somewhat indefinite
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wordnet
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[] |
"bearing a general resemblance to the original" What is the definition of "general"?
|
absorb
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v
|
The liquids , light , and gases absorb
|
to become imbued
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wordnet
|
[
"sorb",
"absorbing",
"resorb",
"assimilate"
] |
"The liquids , light , and gases absorb" What is the definition of "absorb"?
|
absorb
|
v
|
absorb the costs for something
|
to take up , as of debts or payments
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wordnet
|
[
"absorbing",
"fund"
] |
"absorb the costs for something" What is the definition of "absorb"?
|
banner
|
s
|
a banner year for the company
|
unusually good
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a banner year for the company" What is the definition of "banner"?
|
banner
|
s
|
a banner year for the company
|
outstanding
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wordnet
|
[] |
"a banner year for the company" What is the definition of "banner"?
|
nourishing
|
v
|
This kind of food is not nourishing for young children
|
to provide with nourishment
|
wordnet
|
[
"supply",
"carry",
"provide",
"nourish",
"cater",
"ply",
"nurture",
"sustain"
] |
"This kind of food is not nourishing for young children" What is the definition of "nourishing"?
|
nourishing
|
s
|
good nourishing stew
|
of or providing nourishment
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"good nourishing stew" What is the definition of "nourishing"?
|
immeasurable
|
s
|
immeasurable wealth
|
beyond calculation or measure
|
wordnet
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[] |
"immeasurable wealth" What is the definition of "immeasurable"?
|
set
|
n
|
a set of books
|
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a set of books" What is the definition of "set"?
|
set
|
n
|
the set of prime numbers is infinite
|
an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the set of prime numbers is infinite" What is the definition of "set"?
|
set
|
v
|
set a record
|
to establish as the highest level or best performance
|
wordnet
|
[
"establish",
"mark",
"make"
] |
"set a record" What is the definition of "set"?
|
set
|
v
|
set the house afire
|
to put into a certain state
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"set the house afire" What is the definition of "set"?
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set
|
v
|
set the house afire
|
to cause to be in a certain state
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"set the house afire" What is the definition of "set"?
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set
|
v
|
The goldsmith set the diamond
|
to fix in a border
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"The goldsmith set the diamond" What is the definition of "set"?
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set
|
s
|
the moon is set
|
being below the horizon
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the moon is set" What is the definition of "set"?
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set
|
s
|
we are set to go at any time
|
on the point of or strongly disposed
|
wordnet
|
[
"fit",
"",
"fitter"
] |
"we are set to go at any time" What is the definition of "set"?
|
set
|
s
|
with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
|
fixed and unmoving
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wordnet
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[] |
"with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare" What is the definition of "set"?
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hinder
|
s
|
the hinder part of a carcass
|
located at or near the back of an animal
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wordnet
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[] |
"the hinder part of a carcass" What is the definition of "hinder"?
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hinder
|
s
|
the hinder part of a carcass
|
located at or near the back of an animal
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wordnet
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[] |
"the hinder part of a carcass" What is the definition of "hinder"?
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venerate
|
v
|
We venerate genius
|
to regard with feelings of respect and reverence
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wordnet
|
[
"revere",
"valued",
"reverence",
"sainted",
"worship",
"enshrine",
"value",
"fear",
"esteem",
"saint",
"respect",
"prize"
] |
"We venerate genius" What is the definition of "venerate"?
|
venerate
|
v
|
We venerate genius
|
to consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
|
wordnet
|
[
"revere",
"valued",
"reverence",
"sainted",
"worship",
"enshrine",
"value",
"fear",
"esteem",
"saint",
"respect",
"prize"
] |
"We venerate genius" What is the definition of "venerate"?
|
chubby
|
s
|
a chubby child
|
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
|
wordnet
|
[
"plump",
"embonpoint",
""
] |
"a chubby child" What is the definition of "chubby"?
|
mussy
|
s
|
a mussy fussy bedroom
|
dirty and disorderly
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a mussy fussy bedroom" What is the definition of "mussy"?
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anabolic
|
a
|
some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily
|
characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily" What is the definition of "anabolic"?
|
quiescent
|
s
|
the quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation
|
not active or activated
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation" What is the definition of "quiescent"?
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quiescent
|
s
|
the quiescent melancholy of the town
|
marked by a state of tranquil repose
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the quiescent melancholy of the town" What is the definition of "quiescent"?
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desecration
|
n
|
desecration of the Holy Sabbath
|
blasphemous behavior
|
wordnet
|
[
"violation",
"blasphemy",
"sacrilege",
"profanation",
"irreverence"
] |
"desecration of the Holy Sabbath" What is the definition of "desecration"?
|
desecration
|
n
|
desecration of the Holy Sabbath
|
the act of depriving something of its sacred character
|
wordnet
|
[
"violation",
"blasphemy",
"sacrilege",
"profanation",
"irreverence"
] |
"desecration of the Holy Sabbath" What is the definition of "desecration"?
|
brag
|
n
|
his brag is worse than his fight
|
an instance of boastful talk
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his brag is worse than his fight" What is the definition of "brag"?
|
brag
|
s
|
his brag cornfield
|
exceptionally good
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his brag cornfield" What is the definition of "brag"?
|
ageless
|
s
|
the ageless themes of love and revenge
|
continuing forever or indefinitely
|
wordnet
|
[
"everlasting",
"",
"eternal",
"perpetual"
] |
"the ageless themes of love and revenge" What is the definition of "ageless"?
|
smutty
|
s
|
smutty jokes
|
characterized by obscenity
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"smutty jokes" What is the definition of "smutty"?
|
apparition
|
n
|
we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us
|
a ghostly appearing figure
|
wordnet
|
[
"phantasm",
"",
"phantom",
"specter"
] |
"we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us" What is the definition of "apparition"?
|
apparition
|
n
|
I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter
|
the appearance of a ghostlike figure
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter" What is the definition of "apparition"?
|
apparition
|
n
|
a ghostly apparition at midnight
|
something existing in perception only
|
wordnet
|
[
"phantasm",
"semblance",
"illusion",
"spook",
"shadow",
"shade",
"wraith",
"phantom",
"ghost",
"specter"
] |
"a ghostly apparition at midnight" What is the definition of "apparition"?
|
swarm
|
n
|
a swarm of insects obscured the light
|
a group of many things in the air or on the ground
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a swarm of insects obscured the light" What is the definition of "swarm"?
|
unleavened
|
a
|
unleavened bread is often simply flour mixed with water
|
made without leavening
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"unleavened bread is often simply flour mixed with water" What is the definition of "unleavened"?
|
chloroform
|
n
|
chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic
|
a volatile liquid haloform chcl3
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic" What is the definition of "chloroform"?
|
chloroform
|
n
|
chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic
|
formerly used as an anesthetic
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic" What is the definition of "chloroform"?
|
principle
|
n
|
a man of principle
|
a rule or standard especially of good behavior
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a man of principle" What is the definition of "principle"?
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lipped
|
a
|
a lipped bowl
|
having a lip or lips
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a lipped bowl" What is the definition of "lipped"?
|
fitting
|
s
|
We have come to dedicate a portion of that field ... It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this
|
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
|
wordnet
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[] |
"We have come to dedicate a portion of that field ... It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this" What is the definition of "fitting"?
|
perforate
|
v
|
perforate the sheets of paper
|
to make a hole into or between , as for ease of separation
|
wordnet
|
[
"punch",
"pierce"
] |
"perforate the sheets of paper" What is the definition of "perforate"?
|
waspish
|
s
|
witty and waspish about his colleagues
|
very irritable
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"witty and waspish about his colleagues" What is the definition of "waspish"?
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intemperate
|
a
|
an intemperate climate
|
not mild
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an intemperate climate" What is the definition of "intemperate"?
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intemperate
|
a
|
an intemperate climate
|
subject to extremes
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an intemperate climate" What is the definition of "intemperate"?
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intemperate
|
a
|
intemperate rage
|
excessive in behavior
|
wordnet
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[] |
"intemperate rage" What is the definition of "intemperate"?
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insignificant
|
s
|
insignificant sounds
|
signifying nothing
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"insignificant sounds" What is the definition of "insignificant"?
|
insignificant
|
s
|
a minor , insignificant bureaucrat
|
of little importance or influence or power
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a minor , insignificant bureaucrat" What is the definition of "insignificant"?
|
insignificant
|
s
|
a minor , insignificant bureaucrat
|
of minor status
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a minor , insignificant bureaucrat" What is the definition of "insignificant"?
|
reticulation
|
n
|
the reticulation of a leaf
|
an arrangement resembling a net or network
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the reticulation of a leaf" What is the definition of "reticulation"?
|
stipendiary
|
a
|
stipendiary funds
|
pertaining to or of the nature of a stipend or allowance
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"stipendiary funds" What is the definition of "stipendiary"?
|
stipendiary
|
s
|
a stipendiary magistrate
|
receiving or eligible for compensation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a stipendiary magistrate" What is the definition of "stipendiary"?
|
stipendiary
|
s
|
stipendiary services
|
for which money is paid
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"stipendiary services" What is the definition of "stipendiary"?
|
sweep
|
n
|
the sweep of the plains
|
a wide scope
|
wordnet
|
[
"ambit",
"range",
"compass",
"orbit",
"expanse",
"reach",
"scope"
] |
"the sweep of the plains" What is the definition of "sweep"?
|
sweep
|
n
|
a sweep of his arm
|
a movement in an arc
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a sweep of his arm" What is the definition of "sweep"?
|
wretchedly
|
r
|
` I ca n't remember who I am , ' I said , wretchedly
|
in a wretched manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"` I ca n't remember who I am , ' I said , wretchedly" What is the definition of "wretchedly"?
|
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