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degeneracy | n | moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration | moral perversion | wordnet | [
"corruption",
"depravation",
"immorality",
"putrefaction",
"depravity"
] | "moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration" What is the definition of "degeneracy"? |
degeneracy | n | moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration | impairment of virtue and moral principles | wordnet | [
"corruption",
"depravation",
"immorality",
"putrefaction",
"depravity"
] | "moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration" What is the definition of "degeneracy"? |
literal | s | a literal depiction of the scene before him | without interpretation or embellishment | wordnet | [] | "a literal depiction of the scene before him" What is the definition of "literal"? |
literal | s | it 's the literal truth | avoiding embellishment or exaggeration used for emphasis | wordnet | [] | "it 's the literal truth" What is the definition of "literal"? |
literal | s | a literal solitude like a desert " - G.K.Chesterton | being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something | wordnet | [] | "a literal solitude like a desert " - G.K.Chesterton" What is the definition of "literal"? |
literal | a | a literal translation | limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text | wordnet | [] | "a literal translation" What is the definition of "literal"? |
skeletal | a | the skeletal system | of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton | wordnet | [] | "the skeletal system" What is the definition of "skeletal"? |
skeletal | s | a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys | very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold | wordnet | [
"haggard",
"",
"gaunt",
"bony"
] | "a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys" What is the definition of "skeletal"? |
liquefy | v | liquefy the silver | to make a solid substance liquid , as by heating | wordnet | [] | "liquefy the silver" What is the definition of "liquefy"? |
inauguration | n | he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation | the act of starting a new operation or practice | wordnet | [] | "he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation" What is the definition of "inauguration"? |
inauguration | n | the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration | the ceremonial induction into a position | wordnet | [
"induction",
"initiation",
"inaugural"
] | "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration" What is the definition of "inauguration"? |
combine | v | combine resources | to add together from different sources | wordnet | [] | "combine resources" What is the definition of "combine"? |
rim | n | the ball hit the rim and bounced off | the hoop from which the net is suspended | wordnet | [] | "the ball hit the rim and bounced off" What is the definition of "rim"? |
deathly | s | a deathly pallor | having the physical appearance of death | wordnet | [] | "a deathly pallor" What is the definition of "deathly"? |
deathly | r | he was deathly pale | to a degree resembling death | wordnet | [] | "he was deathly pale" What is the definition of "deathly"? |
pleasantly | r | ` I 'll do the dishes , ' he said pleasantly | in a cheerful manner | wordnet | [] | "` I 'll do the dishes , ' he said pleasantly" What is the definition of "pleasantly"? |
pleasantly | r | we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon | in an enjoyable manner | wordnet | [] | "we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon" What is the definition of "pleasantly"? |
temple | n | the veins in his temple throbbed | the flat area on either side of the forehead | wordnet | [] | "the veins in his temple throbbed" What is the definition of "temple"? |
fact | n | your fears have no basis in fact | an event known to have happened or something known to have existed | wordnet | [] | "your fears have no basis in fact" What is the definition of "fact"? |
prey | 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 | wordnet | [
"quarry",
"victim",
"target"
] | "he fell prey to muggers" What is the definition of "prey"? |
ground | n | they gained ground step by step | a position to be won or defended in battle or as if in battle | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "a serious student of history" What is the definition of "serious"? |
serious | s | marriage is a serious matter | of great consequence | wordnet | [] | "marriage is a serious matter" What is the definition of "serious"? |
serious | s | raised serious objections to the proposal | requiring effort or concentration | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "raised serious objections to the proposal" What is the definition of "serious"? |
serious | s | a serious wound | causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm | wordnet | [] | "a serious wound" What is the definition of "serious"? |
breeze | n | the breeze was cooled by the lake | a slight wind usually refreshing | 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 | wordnet | [] | "Inheritance may not ascend linearly" What is the definition of "ascend"? |
pertinent | s | a list of articles pertinent to the discussion | having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "` That 's sure bad news , ' said Dowd , somberly" What is the definition of "somberly"? |
geographic | a | the north and south geographic poles | determined by geography | wordnet | [] | "the north and south geographic poles" What is the definition of "geographic"? |
catalytic | a | catalytic reactions | relating to or causing or involving catalysis | wordnet | [] | "catalytic reactions" What is the definition of "catalytic"? |
comic | s | a comic hat | arousing or provoking laughter | wordnet | [] | "a comic hat" What is the definition of "comic"? |
comic | a | comic hero | of or relating to or characteristic of comedy | wordnet | [] | "comic hero" What is the definition of "comic"? |
overpressure | n | the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion | a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure | wordnet | [] | "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 | 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 | [] | "she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge" What is the definition of "sponge"? |
anomalously | r | this man behaves anomalously | in an anomalous manner | wordnet | [] | "this man behaves anomalously" What is the definition of "anomalously"? |
jilt | v | jilt a lover or a bride | to cast aside capriciously or unfeelingly | wordnet | [] | "jilt a lover or a bride" What is the definition of "jilt"? |
general | n | he discussed the general but neglected the particular | a fact about the whole as opposed to particular | wordnet | [] | "he discussed the general but neglected the particular" What is the definition of "general"? |
general | a | the general public | applying to all or most members of a category or group | wordnet | [] | "the general public" What is the definition of "general"? |
general | a | a general anesthetic | affecting the entire body | wordnet | [] | "a general anesthetic" What is the definition of "general"? |
general | s | general studies | not specialized or limited to one class of things | wordnet | [] | "general studies" What is the definition of "general"? |
general | s | bearing a general resemblance to the original | somewhat indefinite | wordnet | [] | "bearing a general resemblance to the original" What is the definition of "general"? |
absorb | v | The liquids , light , and gases absorb | to become imbued | 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 | 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 | 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 | [] | "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 | [] | "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"? |
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"? |
set | v | The goldsmith set the diamond | to fix in a border | wordnet | [] | "The goldsmith set the diamond" What is the definition of "set"? |
set | s | the moon is set | being below the horizon | wordnet | [] | "the moon is set" What is the definition of "set"? |
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 | wordnet | [] | "with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare" What is the definition of "set"? |
hinder | s | the hinder part of a carcass | located at or near the back of an animal | wordnet | [] | "the hinder part of a carcass" What is the definition of "hinder"? |
hinder | s | the hinder part of a carcass | located at or near the back of an animal | wordnet | [] | "the hinder part of a carcass" What is the definition of "hinder"? |
venerate | v | We venerate genius | to regard with feelings of respect and reverence | 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"? |
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"? |
quiescent | s | the quiescent melancholy of the town | marked by a state of tranquil repose | wordnet | [] | "the quiescent melancholy of the town" What is the definition of "quiescent"? |
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 | [] | "a man of principle" What is the definition of "principle"? |
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 | [] | "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"? |
intemperate | a | an intemperate climate | not mild | wordnet | [] | "an intemperate climate" What is the definition of "intemperate"? |
intemperate | a | an intemperate climate | subject to extremes | wordnet | [] | "an intemperate climate" What is the definition of "intemperate"? |
intemperate | a | intemperate rage | excessive in behavior | wordnet | [] | "intemperate rage" What is the definition of "intemperate"? |
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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