LM-Lexicon/Wordnet · Datasets at Hugging Face

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adultery	n	adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce	extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations	wordnet	[]	"adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce" What is the definition of "adultery"?
exorcise	v	exorcise evil spirits	to expel through adjuration or prayers	wordnet	[]	"exorcise evil spirits" What is the definition of "exorcise"?
contagiously	r	she was contagiously bubbly	in a contagious manner	wordnet	[]	"she was contagiously bubbly" What is the definition of "contagiously"?
game	n	you need four people to play this game	a contest with rules to determine a winner	wordnet	[]	"you need four people to play this game" What is the definition of "game"?
game	n	the game lasted two hours	a single play of a sport or other contest	wordnet	[]	"the game lasted two hours" What is the definition of "game"?
game	n	he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time	an amusement or pastime	wordnet	[]	"he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time" What is the definition of "game"?
game	s	a game leg	disabled in the feet or legs	wordnet	[]	"a game leg" What is the definition of "game"?
twine	v	twine a rope	to make by twisting together or intertwining	wordnet	[]	"twine a rope" What is the definition of "twine"?
floating	s	the ship is still floating	borne up by or suspended in a liquid	wordnet	[]	"the ship is still floating" What is the definition of "floating"?
floating	s	a floating crap game	inclined to move or be moved about	wordnet	[]	"a floating crap game" What is the definition of "floating"?
floating	s	floating ribs are not connected with the sternum	not firmly connected	wordnet	[]	"floating ribs are not connected with the sternum" What is the definition of "floating"?
floating	s	floating ribs are not connected with the sternum	movable or out of normal position	wordnet	[]	"floating ribs are not connected with the sternum" What is the definition of "floating"?
scattered	v	She waved her hand and scattered the crowds	to to cause to separate and go in different directions	wordnet	[ "disband", "divide", "dissipate", "disperse", "scatter" ]	"She waved her hand and scattered the crowds" What is the definition of "scattered"?
scattered	v	The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached	to move away from each other	wordnet	[ "break", "dissipate", "split", "disperse", "scatter", "volley" ]	"The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached" What is the definition of "scattered"?
scattered	v	He scattered gun powder under the wagon	to distribute loosely	wordnet	[ "splatter", "spray", "dot", "dust", "disperse", "scatter", "splash" ]	"He scattered gun powder under the wagon" What is the definition of "scattered"?
scattered	s	scattered showers	occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space	wordnet	[]	"scattered showers" What is the definition of "scattered"?
scattered	s	scattered thoughts	lacking orderly continuity	wordnet	[]	"scattered thoughts" What is the definition of "scattered"?
discrepant	s	widely discrepant statements	not in accord	wordnet	[]	"widely discrepant statements" What is the definition of "discrepant"?
editorial	a	editorial column	of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives	wordnet	[]	"editorial column" What is the definition of "editorial"?
editorial	a	editorial duties	relating to or characteristic of an editor	wordnet	[]	"editorial duties" What is the definition of "editorial"?
step	n	he paused on the bottom step	support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway	wordnet	[]	"he paused on the bottom step" What is the definition of "step"?
step	n	it 's only a step to the drugstore	a short distance	wordnet	[]	"it 's only a step to the drugstore" What is the definition of "step"?
step	v	step on the brake	to put down or press the foot , place the foot	wordnet	[ "travel", "traveled", "tread", "going", "moving" ]	"step on the brake" What is the definition of "step"?
bigoted	s	a bigoted person	blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others	wordnet	[]	"a bigoted person" What is the definition of "bigoted"?
fondness	n	he had a fondness for whiskey	a predisposition to like something	wordnet	[ "partiality", "liking", "fancy" ]	"he had a fondness for whiskey" What is the definition of "fondness"?
beetle	s	beetle brows	jutting or overhanging	wordnet	[]	"beetle brows" What is the definition of "beetle"?
vote	n	they allowed just one vote per person	a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative	wordnet	[ "ballot", "choice", "selection", "pick", "veto" ]	"they allowed just one vote per person" What is the definition of "vote"?
vote	n	he failed to get the Black vote	a body of voters who have the same interests	wordnet	[]	"he failed to get the Black vote" What is the definition of "vote"?
vote	v	I vote that we all go home	to express a choice or opinion	wordnet	[]	"I vote that we all go home" What is the definition of "vote"?
inefficiently	r	he dealt inefficiently with the crisis	in an inefficient manner	wordnet	[]	"he dealt inefficiently with the crisis" What is the definition of "inefficiently"?
sovereign	s	a sovereign state	not controlled by outside forces	wordnet	[]	"a sovereign state" What is the definition of "sovereign"?
amusing	s	an amusing speaker	providing enjoyment	wordnet	[]	"an amusing speaker" What is the definition of "amusing"?
amusing	s	an amusing speaker	pleasantly entertaining	wordnet	[]	"an amusing speaker" What is the definition of "amusing"?
amusing	s	an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls	arousing or provoking laughter	wordnet	[]	"an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls" What is the definition of "amusing"?
humanize	v	The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city	to make more humane	wordnet	[]	"The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city" What is the definition of "humanize"?
sop	n	the offer was a sop to my feelings	a concession given to mollify or placate	wordnet	[]	"the offer was a sop to my feelings" What is the definition of "sop"?
sop	v	sop bread into the sauce	to dip into liquid	wordnet	[]	"sop bread into the sauce" What is the definition of "sop"?
jockey	n	he 's a truck jockey	an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus	wordnet	[]	"he 's a truck jockey" What is the definition of "jockey"?
mediocre	s	they improved the quality from mediocre to above average	moderate to inferior in quality	wordnet	[]	"they improved the quality from mediocre to above average" What is the definition of "mediocre"?
mediocre	s	there have been good and mediocre and bad artists	poor to middling in quality	wordnet	[]	"there have been good and mediocre and bad artists" What is the definition of "mediocre"?
mediocre	s	the caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average	lacking exceptional quality or ability	wordnet	[]	"the caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average" What is the definition of "mediocre"?
extrajudicial	s	an extrajudicial penalty	beyond the usual course of legal proceedings	wordnet	[]	"an extrajudicial penalty" What is the definition of "extrajudicial"?
extrajudicial	s	an extrajudicial penalty	legally unwarranted	wordnet	[]	"an extrajudicial penalty" What is the definition of "extrajudicial"?
overlap	n	there was no overlap between their proposals	a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena	wordnet	[ "intersection", "convergence", "representation" ]	"there was no overlap between their proposals" What is the definition of "overlap"?
overlap	v	Our vacations overlap	to coincide partially or wholly	wordnet	[]	"Our vacations overlap" What is the definition of "overlap"?
overlap	v	The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city	to extend over and cover a part of	wordnet	[]	"The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city" What is the definition of "overlap"?
perpetrate	v	perpetrate a crime	to perform an act , usually with a negative connotation	wordnet	[]	"perpetrate a crime" What is the definition of "perpetrate"?
presidential	a	presidential aides	relating to a president or presidency	wordnet	[]	"presidential aides" What is the definition of "presidential"?
presidential	a	criticized the candidate for not looking presidential	befitting a president	wordnet	[]	"criticized the candidate for not looking presidential" What is the definition of "presidential"?
distinction	n	it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town	a distinguishing quality	wordnet	[]	"it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town" What is the definition of "distinction"?
distinction	n	he learned the distinction between gold and lead	a distinguishing difference	wordnet	[]	"he learned the distinction between gold and lead" What is the definition of "distinction"?
distinction	n	it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation	a discrimination between things as different and distinct	wordnet	[ "demarcation", "contradistinction", "differentiation", "discrimination", "line" ]	"it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation" What is the definition of "distinction"?
settlement	n	they finally reached a settlement with the union	something settled or resolved	wordnet	[]	"they finally reached a settlement with the union" What is the definition of "settlement"?
settlement	n	they finally reached a settlement with the union	the outcome of decision making	wordnet	[]	"they finally reached a settlement with the union" What is the definition of "settlement"?
northerly	s	going in a northerly direction	situated in or oriented toward the north	wordnet	[]	"going in a northerly direction" What is the definition of "northerly"?
northerly	s	the winds are northerly	coming from the north	wordnet	[]	"the winds are northerly" What is the definition of "northerly"?
northerly	s	the winds are northerly	used especially of wind	wordnet	[]	"the winds are northerly" What is the definition of "northerly"?
rapacious	s	a rapacious divorcee on the prowl	excessively greedy and grasping	wordnet	[]	"a rapacious divorcee on the prowl" What is the definition of "rapacious"?
rapacious	s	the rapacious wolf	living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey	wordnet	[]	"the rapacious wolf" What is the definition of "rapacious"?
rapacious	s	a rapacious appetite	devouring or craving food in great quantities	wordnet	[]	"a rapacious appetite" What is the definition of "rapacious"?
fetal	a	fetal development	of or relating to a fetus	wordnet	[]	"fetal development" What is the definition of "fetal"?
fret	n	there was a simple fret at the top of the walls	an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines often in relief	wordnet	[]	"there was a simple fret at the top of the walls" What is the definition of "fret"?
fret	v	do n't fret over these small details	to be agitated or irritated	wordnet	[ "worry", "fretted" ]	"do n't fret over these small details" What is the definition of "fret"?
gawky	s	a gawky lad with long ungainly legs	lacking grace in movement or posture	wordnet	[]	"a gawky lad with long ungainly legs" What is the definition of "gawky"?
alphabetically	r	the list was arranged alphabetically	in alphabetical order	wordnet	[]	"the list was arranged alphabetically" What is the definition of "alphabetically"?
crowd	n	a crowd of insects assembled around the flowers	a large number of things or people considered together	wordnet	[]	"a crowd of insects assembled around the flowers" What is the definition of "crowd"?
crowd	n	he still hangs out with the same crowd	an informal body of friends	wordnet	[ "crew", "gathering", "assemblage", "gang" ]	"he still hangs out with the same crowd" What is the definition of "crowd"?
absolutely	r	an absolutely magnificent painting	completely and without qualification	wordnet	[]	"an absolutely magnificent painting" What is the definition of "absolutely"?
absolutely	r	an absolutely magnificent painting	used informally as intensifiers	wordnet	[]	"an absolutely magnificent painting" What is the definition of "absolutely"?
absolutely	r	we are absolutely opposed to the idea	totally and definitely	wordnet	[]	"we are absolutely opposed to the idea" What is the definition of "absolutely"?
absolutely	r	we are absolutely opposed to the idea	without question	wordnet	[]	"we are absolutely opposed to the idea" What is the definition of "absolutely"?
filthy	s	as filthy as a pigsty	disgustingly dirty	wordnet	[]	"as filthy as a pigsty" What is the definition of "filthy"?
filthy	s	as filthy as a pigsty	filled or smeared with offensive matter	wordnet	[]	"as filthy as a pigsty" What is the definition of "filthy"?
filthy	s	a filthy traitor	vile	wordnet	[ "dirty", "", "lousy" ]	"a filthy traitor" What is the definition of "filthy"?
filthy	s	a filthy traitor	despicable	wordnet	[ "dirty", "", "lousy" ]	"a filthy traitor" What is the definition of "filthy"?
filthy	s	had a filthy mouth	characterized by obscenity	wordnet	[]	"had a filthy mouth" What is the definition of "filthy"?
power	n	the deterrent power of nuclear weapons	possession of controlling influence	wordnet	[]	"the deterrent power of nuclear weapons" What is the definition of "power"?
animatedly	r	they talked animatedly	in an animated manner	wordnet	[]	"they talked animatedly" What is the definition of "animatedly"?
somnolent	s	the sound had a somnolent effect	inclined to or marked by drowsiness	wordnet	[ "slumberous", "" ]	"the sound had a somnolent effect" What is the definition of "somnolent"?
secret	n	the combination to the safe was a secret	something that should remain hidden from others especially information that is not to be passed on	wordnet	[]	"the combination to the safe was a secret" What is the definition of "secret"?
secret	n	the secret of Cajun cooking	information known only to a special group	wordnet	[]	"the secret of Cajun cooking" What is the definition of "secret"?
secret	s	a secret formula	not open or public	wordnet	[]	"a secret formula" What is the definition of "secret"?
secret	s	a secret formula	kept private or not revealed	wordnet	[]	"a secret formula" What is the definition of "secret"?
secret	s	their secret signal was a wink	communicated covertly	wordnet	[]	"their secret signal was a wink" What is the definition of "secret"?
secret	s	secret ( or private ) thoughts	not expressed	wordnet	[]	"secret ( or private ) thoughts" What is the definition of "secret"?
underdressed	v	She was underdressed for the hiking trip and suffered hypothermia	to dress without sufficient warmth	wordnet	[]	"She was underdressed for the hiking trip and suffered hypothermia" What is the definition of "underdressed"?
bondage	n	he was in bondage to fear :	the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power	wordnet	[]	"he was in bondage to fear :" What is the definition of "bondage"?
juice	n	when the wiring was finished they turned on the juice	electric current	wordnet	[]	"when the wiring was finished they turned on the juice" What is the definition of "juice"?
blaspheme	v	blaspheme God	to speak of in an irreverent or impious manner	wordnet	[]	"blaspheme God" What is the definition of "blaspheme"?
forced	s	a forced landing	made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency	wordnet	[]	"a forced landing" What is the definition of "forced"?
forced	s	forced heartiness	lacking spontaneity	wordnet	[]	"forced heartiness" What is the definition of "forced"?
forced	s	forced heartiness	not natural	wordnet	[]	"forced heartiness" What is the definition of "forced"?
merge	v	the cells merge	to become one	wordnet	[ "united", "consolidated", "converge", "integrate", "unify", "consolidate", "federalize", "unite", "federate" ]	"the cells merge" What is the definition of "merge"?
excitement	n	his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled	the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up	wordnet	[]	"his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled" What is the definition of "excitement"?
excitement	n	he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed	the feeling of lively and cheerful joy	wordnet	[ "rush", "titillation", "boot", "exhilaration", "joy", "thrill", "kick", "bang", "charge", "flush" ]	"he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed" What is the definition of "excitement"?
exploit	v	He exploit the new taxation system	to use or manipulate to ones advantage	wordnet	[]	"He exploit the new taxation system" What is the definition of "exploit"?
exploit	v	we must exploit the resources we are given wisely	to draw from	wordnet	[ "milk", "maximize", "quarry", "mining", "tap", "harness", "utilize", "employ" ]	"we must exploit the resources we are given wisely" What is the definition of "exploit"?
exploit	v	we must exploit the resources we are given wisely	to make good use of	wordnet	[ "milk", "maximize", "quarry", "mining", "tap", "harness", "utilize", "employ" ]	"we must exploit the resources we are given wisely" What is the definition of "exploit"?
demolish	v	demolish your enemies	to destroy completely	wordnet	[]	"demolish your enemies" What is the definition of "demolish"?
philosophy	n	self-indulgence was his only philosophy	any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation	wordnet	[]	"self-indulgence was his only philosophy" What is the definition of "philosophy"?

adultery

n

adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce

extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations

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"adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce" What is the definition of "adultery"?

exorcise

v

exorcise evil spirits

to expel through adjuration or prayers

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"exorcise evil spirits" What is the definition of "exorcise"?

contagiously

r

she was contagiously bubbly

in a contagious manner

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"she was contagiously bubbly" What is the definition of "contagiously"?

game

n

you need four people to play this game

a contest with rules to determine a winner

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"you need four people to play this game" What is the definition of "game"?

game

n

the game lasted two hours

a single play of a sport or other contest

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"the game lasted two hours" What is the definition of "game"?

game

n

he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time

an amusement or pastime

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"he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time" What is the definition of "game"?

game

s

a game leg

disabled in the feet or legs

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"a game leg" What is the definition of "game"?

twine

v

twine a rope

to make by twisting together or intertwining

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"twine a rope" What is the definition of "twine"?

floating

s

the ship is still floating

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

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"the ship is still floating" What is the definition of "floating"?

floating

s

a floating crap game

inclined to move or be moved about

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"a floating crap game" What is the definition of "floating"?

floating

s

floating ribs are not connected with the sternum

not firmly connected

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"floating ribs are not connected with the sternum" What is the definition of "floating"?

floating

s

floating ribs are not connected with the sternum

movable or out of normal position

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"floating ribs are not connected with the sternum" What is the definition of "floating"?

scattered

v

She waved her hand and scattered the crowds

to to cause to separate and go in different directions

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[ "disband", "divide", "dissipate", "disperse", "scatter" ]

"She waved her hand and scattered the crowds" What is the definition of "scattered"?

scattered

v

The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached

to move away from each other

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[ "break", "dissipate", "split", "disperse", "scatter", "volley" ]

"The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached" What is the definition of "scattered"?

scattered

v

He scattered gun powder under the wagon

to distribute loosely

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[ "splatter", "spray", "dot", "dust", "disperse", "scatter", "splash" ]

"He scattered gun powder under the wagon" What is the definition of "scattered"?

scattered

s

scattered showers

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

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"scattered showers" What is the definition of "scattered"?

scattered

s

scattered thoughts

lacking orderly continuity

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"scattered thoughts" What is the definition of "scattered"?

discrepant

s

widely discrepant statements

not in accord

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"widely discrepant statements" What is the definition of "discrepant"?

editorial

a

editorial column

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

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"editorial column" What is the definition of "editorial"?

editorial

a

editorial duties

relating to or characteristic of an editor

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"editorial duties" What is the definition of "editorial"?

step

n

he paused on the bottom step

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

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"he paused on the bottom step" What is the definition of "step"?

step

n

it 's only a step to the drugstore

a short distance

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"it 's only a step to the drugstore" What is the definition of "step"?

step

v

step on the brake

to put down or press the foot , place the foot

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[ "travel", "traveled", "tread", "going", "moving" ]

"step on the brake" What is the definition of "step"?

bigoted

s

a bigoted person

blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others

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"a bigoted person" What is the definition of "bigoted"?

fondness

n

he had a fondness for whiskey

a predisposition to like something

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[ "partiality", "liking", "fancy" ]

"he had a fondness for whiskey" What is the definition of "fondness"?

beetle

s

beetle brows

jutting or overhanging

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"beetle brows" What is the definition of "beetle"?

vote

n

they allowed just one vote per person

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

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[ "ballot", "choice", "selection", "pick", "veto" ]

"they allowed just one vote per person" What is the definition of "vote"?

vote

n

he failed to get the Black vote

a body of voters who have the same interests

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"he failed to get the Black vote" What is the definition of "vote"?

vote

v

I vote that we all go home

to express a choice or opinion

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"I vote that we all go home" What is the definition of "vote"?

inefficiently

r

he dealt inefficiently with the crisis

in an inefficient manner

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"he dealt inefficiently with the crisis" What is the definition of "inefficiently"?

sovereign

s

a sovereign state

not controlled by outside forces

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"a sovereign state" What is the definition of "sovereign"?

amusing

s

an amusing speaker

providing enjoyment

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"an amusing speaker" What is the definition of "amusing"?

amusing

s

an amusing speaker

pleasantly entertaining

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"an amusing speaker" What is the definition of "amusing"?

amusing

s

an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls

arousing or provoking laughter

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"an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls" What is the definition of "amusing"?

humanize

v

The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city

to make more humane

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"The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city" What is the definition of "humanize"?

sop

n

the offer was a sop to my feelings

a concession given to mollify or placate

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"the offer was a sop to my feelings" What is the definition of "sop"?

sop

v

sop bread into the sauce

to dip into liquid

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"sop bread into the sauce" What is the definition of "sop"?

jockey

n

he 's a truck jockey

an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus

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"he 's a truck jockey" What is the definition of "jockey"?

mediocre

s

they improved the quality from mediocre to above average

moderate to inferior in quality

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"they improved the quality from mediocre to above average" What is the definition of "mediocre"?

mediocre

s

there have been good and mediocre and bad artists

poor to middling in quality

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"there have been good and mediocre and bad artists" What is the definition of "mediocre"?

mediocre

s

the caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average

lacking exceptional quality or ability

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"the caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average" What is the definition of "mediocre"?

extrajudicial

s

an extrajudicial penalty

beyond the usual course of legal proceedings

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"an extrajudicial penalty" What is the definition of "extrajudicial"?

extrajudicial

s

an extrajudicial penalty

legally unwarranted

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"an extrajudicial penalty" What is the definition of "extrajudicial"?

overlap

n

there was no overlap between their proposals

a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

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[ "intersection", "convergence", "representation" ]

"there was no overlap between their proposals" What is the definition of "overlap"?

overlap

v

Our vacations overlap

to coincide partially or wholly

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"Our vacations overlap" What is the definition of "overlap"?

overlap

v

The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city

to extend over and cover a part of

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"The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city" What is the definition of "overlap"?

perpetrate

v

perpetrate a crime

to perform an act , usually with a negative connotation

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"perpetrate a crime" What is the definition of "perpetrate"?

presidential

a

presidential aides

relating to a president or presidency

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"presidential aides" What is the definition of "presidential"?

presidential

a

criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

befitting a president

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"criticized the candidate for not looking presidential" What is the definition of "presidential"?

distinction

n

it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town

a distinguishing quality

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"it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town" What is the definition of "distinction"?

distinction

n

he learned the distinction between gold and lead

a distinguishing difference

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"he learned the distinction between gold and lead" What is the definition of "distinction"?

distinction

n

it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation

a discrimination between things as different and distinct

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[ "demarcation", "contradistinction", "differentiation", "discrimination", "line" ]

"it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation" What is the definition of "distinction"?

settlement

n

they finally reached a settlement with the union

something settled or resolved

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"they finally reached a settlement with the union" What is the definition of "settlement"?

settlement

n

they finally reached a settlement with the union

the outcome of decision making

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"they finally reached a settlement with the union" What is the definition of "settlement"?

northerly

s

going in a northerly direction

situated in or oriented toward the north

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"going in a northerly direction" What is the definition of "northerly"?

northerly

s

the winds are northerly

coming from the north

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"the winds are northerly" What is the definition of "northerly"?

northerly

s

the winds are northerly

used especially of wind

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"the winds are northerly" What is the definition of "northerly"?

rapacious

s

a rapacious divorcee on the prowl

excessively greedy and grasping

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"a rapacious divorcee on the prowl" What is the definition of "rapacious"?

rapacious

s

the rapacious wolf

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

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"the rapacious wolf" What is the definition of "rapacious"?

rapacious

s

a rapacious appetite

devouring or craving food in great quantities

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fetal

a

fetal development

of or relating to a fetus

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"fetal development" What is the definition of "fetal"?

fret

n

there was a simple fret at the top of the walls

an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines often in relief

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"there was a simple fret at the top of the walls" What is the definition of "fret"?

fret

v

do n't fret over these small details

to be agitated or irritated

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[ "worry", "fretted" ]

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

gawky

s

a gawky lad with long ungainly legs

lacking grace in movement or posture

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alphabetically

r

the list was arranged alphabetically

in alphabetical order

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"the list was arranged alphabetically" What is the definition of "alphabetically"?

crowd

n

a crowd of insects assembled around the flowers

a large number of things or people considered together

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crowd

n

he still hangs out with the same crowd

an informal body of friends

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[ "crew", "gathering", "assemblage", "gang" ]

"he still hangs out with the same crowd" What is the definition of "crowd"?

absolutely

r

an absolutely magnificent painting

completely and without qualification

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absolutely

r

an absolutely magnificent painting

used informally as intensifiers

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absolutely

r

we are absolutely opposed to the idea

totally and definitely

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absolutely

r

we are absolutely opposed to the idea

without question

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filthy

s

as filthy as a pigsty

disgustingly dirty

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filthy

s

as filthy as a pigsty

filled or smeared with offensive matter

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filthy

s

a filthy traitor

vile

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"a filthy traitor" What is the definition of "filthy"?

filthy

s

a filthy traitor

despicable

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filthy

s

had a filthy mouth

characterized by obscenity

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power

n

the deterrent power of nuclear weapons

possession of controlling influence

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animatedly

r

they talked animatedly

in an animated manner

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somnolent

s

the sound had a somnolent effect

inclined to or marked by drowsiness

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secret

n

the combination to the safe was a secret

something that should remain hidden from others especially information that is not to be passed on

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secret

n

the secret of Cajun cooking

information known only to a special group

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secret

s

a secret formula

not open or public

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secret

s

a secret formula

kept private or not revealed

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secret

s

their secret signal was a wink

communicated covertly

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secret

s

secret ( or private ) thoughts

not expressed

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underdressed

v

She was underdressed for the hiking trip and suffered hypothermia

to dress without sufficient warmth

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bondage

n

he was in bondage to fear :

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

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juice

n

when the wiring was finished they turned on the juice

electric current

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blaspheme

v

blaspheme God

to speak of in an irreverent or impious manner

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forced

s

a forced landing

made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency

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forced

s

forced heartiness

lacking spontaneity

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forced

s

forced heartiness

not natural

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merge

v

the cells merge

to become one

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"the cells merge" What is the definition of "merge"?

excitement

n

his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

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excitement

n

he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

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[ "rush", "titillation", "boot", "exhilaration", "joy", "thrill", "kick", "bang", "charge", "flush" ]

"he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed" What is the definition of "excitement"?

exploit

v

He exploit the new taxation system

to use or manipulate to ones advantage

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exploit

v

we must exploit the resources we are given wisely

to draw from

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"we must exploit the resources we are given wisely" What is the definition of "exploit"?

exploit

v

we must exploit the resources we are given wisely

to make good use of

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"we must exploit the resources we are given wisely" What is the definition of "exploit"?

demolish

v

demolish your enemies

to destroy completely

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"demolish your enemies" What is the definition of "demolish"?

philosophy

n

self-indulgence was his only philosophy

any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation

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"self-indulgence was his only philosophy" What is the definition of "philosophy"?