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vegetation | n | Pleistocene vegetation | all the plant life in a particular region or period | wordnet | [
"shrubbery",
"wood",
"copse",
"garden",
"thicket",
"brushwood",
"botany",
"growth",
"forest",
"browse",
"brier",
"stand",
"bush",
"assemblage"
] | "Pleistocene vegetation" What is the definition of "vegetation"? |
tuck | v | tuck your shirttail in | to fit snugly into | wordnet | [
"insert",
"enclose"
] | "tuck your shirttail in" What is the definition of "tuck"? |
wrest | v | wrest the knife from his hands | to obtain by seizing forcibly or violently , also metaphorically | wordnet | [] | "wrest the knife from his hands" What is the definition of "wrest"? |
appealing | a | He added an appealing and memorable figure to popular American mythology " - Vincent Starrett | able to attract interest or draw favorable attention | wordnet | [] | "He added an appealing and memorable figure to popular American mythology " - Vincent Starrett" What is the definition of "appealing"? |
criminal | s | criminal in the sight of God and man | guilty of crime or serious offense | wordnet | [] | "criminal in the sight of God and man" What is the definition of "criminal"? |
criminal | s | a criminal offense | involving or being or having the nature of a crime | wordnet | [] | "a criminal offense" What is the definition of "criminal"? |
criminal | s | a criminal waste of talent | bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure | wordnet | [] | "a criminal waste of talent" What is the definition of "criminal"? |
pilot | v | The pilot flew to Cuba | to operate an airplane | wordnet | [
"flying",
"control",
"operate",
"balloon",
"jet",
"glide",
"fly",
"soar",
"hydroplane"
] | "The pilot flew to Cuba" What is the definition of "pilot"? |
menstrual | a | menstrual period | of or relating to menstruation or the menses | wordnet | [] | "menstrual period" What is the definition of "menstrual"? |
grudge | n | holding a grudge | a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation | wordnet | [
"grievance",
"bitterness",
"score",
"gall",
"resentment"
] | "holding a grudge" What is the definition of "grudge"? |
chap | n | that chap is your host | a boy or man | wordnet | [
"fellow",
"male",
"feller",
"lad"
] | "that chap is your host" What is the definition of "chap"? |
chap | v | My lips chap in this dry weather | to crack due to dehydration | wordnet | [] | "My lips chap in this dry weather" What is the definition of "chap"? |
publish | v | publish a magazine or newspaper | to prepare and issue for public distribution or sale | wordnet | [
"air",
"edit",
"release",
"issue",
"bare"
] | "publish a magazine or newspaper" What is the definition of "publish"? |
sender | n | return to sender | someone who transmits a message | wordnet | [
"communicator",
"transmitter"
] | "return to sender" What is the definition of "sender"? |
scion | n | a scion of royal stock | a descendent or heir | wordnet | [] | "a scion of royal stock" What is the definition of "scion"? |
willingly | r | I willingly accept | in a willing manner | wordnet | [] | "I willingly accept" What is the definition of "willingly"? |
prophetic | a | prophetic writings | foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention | wordnet | [] | "prophetic writings" What is the definition of "prophetic"? |
roughen | v | roughen the surfaces so they will stick to each other | to make rough or rougher | wordnet | [] | "roughen the surfaces so they will stick to each other" What is the definition of "roughen"? |
lawless | s | lawless bands roaming the plains | disobedient to or defiant of law | wordnet | [] | "lawless bands roaming the plains" What is the definition of "lawless"? |
pointlessly | r | he spent his life in pointlessly tiresome drudgery | in a pointless manner | wordnet | [] | "he spent his life in pointlessly tiresome drudgery" What is the definition of "pointlessly"? |
bail | n | the judge set bail at $ 10,000 | money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial | wordnet | [
"bond",
"recognizance"
] | "the judge set bail at $ 10,000" What is the definition of "bail"? |
bail | n | he is out on bail | the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial | wordnet | [] | "he is out on bail" What is the definition of "bail"? |
verbalize | v | This depressed patient does not verbalize | to express in speech | wordnet | [
"babble",
"blabber",
"talk",
"intone",
"inflect",
"murmuring",
"gibber",
"whiff",
"generalized",
"cackle",
"whine",
"bark",
"chanting",
"clack",
"prate",
"palaver",
"slurred",
"shout",
"communicate",
"stutter",
"mouth",
"toned",
"raving",
"whisper",
"hissing",
"chan... | "This depressed patient does not verbalize" What is the definition of "verbalize"? |
dignified | v | He was dignified with a title | to confer dignity or honor upon | wordnet | [
"honor",
"reward",
"ennoble",
"dignify"
] | "He was dignified with a title" What is the definition of "dignified"? |
dignified | a | her dignified demeanor | having or expressing dignity | wordnet | [] | "her dignified demeanor" What is the definition of "dignified"? |
dignified | a | her dignified demeanor | especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance | wordnet | [] | "her dignified demeanor" What is the definition of "dignified"? |
unborn | a | unborn generations | not yet brought into existence | wordnet | [] | "unborn generations" What is the definition of "unborn"? |
authorized | v | The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography | to grant authorization or clearance for | wordnet | [
"formalize",
"certificate",
"certify",
"countenance",
"approve",
"authorize",
"permit",
"clear",
"validate",
"license",
"let",
"declare"
] | "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography" What is the definition of "authorized"? |
authorized | v | She authorized her assistant to sign the papers | to give or delegate power or authority to | wordnet | [
"authorize",
"appoint",
"entitle",
"empower",
"charge"
] | "She authorized her assistant to sign the papers" What is the definition of "authorized"? |
authorized | s | the authorized biography | sanctioned by established authority | wordnet | [] | "the authorized biography" What is the definition of "authorized"? |
bubble | n | he did n't want to burst the newcomer 's bubble | an impracticable and illusory idea | wordnet | [] | "he did n't want to burst the newcomer 's bubble" What is the definition of "bubble"? |
contraction | n | ` wo n't ' is a contraction of ` will not ' | a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds | wordnet | [] | "` wo n't ' is a contraction of ` will not '" What is the definition of "contraction"? |
probity | n | in a world where financial probity may not be widespread | complete and confirmed integrity | wordnet | [] | "in a world where financial probity may not be widespread" What is the definition of "probity"? |
probity | n | in a world where financial probity may not be widespread | having strong moral principles | wordnet | [] | "in a world where financial probity may not be widespread" What is the definition of "probity"? |
stubby | s | stubby fingers | short and blunt | wordnet | [] | "stubby fingers" What is the definition of "stubby"? |
rejoinder | n | it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher | a quick reply to a question or remark especially a witty or critical one | wordnet | [
"counter",
"reply",
"mouth",
"return",
"replication",
"retort"
] | "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" What is the definition of "rejoinder"? |
thrice | r | I called you thrice last night | three times | wordnet | [] | "I called you thrice last night" What is the definition of "thrice"? |
waker | n | an early waker | a person who awakes | wordnet | [] | "an early waker" What is the definition of "waker"? |
insufficient | a | insufficient funds | of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement | wordnet | [] | "insufficient funds" What is the definition of "insufficient"? |
temporal | s | temporal matters of but fleeting moment " - F.D.Roosevelt | not eternal | wordnet | [] | "temporal matters of but fleeting moment " - F.D.Roosevelt" What is the definition of "temporal"? |
temporal | s | temporal joys | of this earth or world | wordnet | [] | "temporal joys" What is the definition of "temporal"? |
temporal | a | temporal processing | of or relating to or limited by time | wordnet | [] | "temporal processing" What is the definition of "temporal"? |
temporal | a | temporal bone | of or relating to the temples the sides of the skull behind the orbit | wordnet | [] | "temporal bone" What is the definition of "temporal"? |
sulkily | r | ` What else could I do ? ' said Graham sulkily | in a sulky manner | wordnet | [] | "` What else could I do ? ' said Graham sulkily" What is the definition of "sulkily"? |
provision | n | he accepted subject to one provision | a stipulated condition | wordnet | [
"precondition",
"proviso",
"condition"
] | "he accepted subject to one provision" What is the definition of "provision"? |
feverish | s | worked at a feverish pace | marked by intense agitation or emotion | wordnet | [] | "worked at a feverish pace" What is the definition of "feverish"? |
rubicund | s | Santa 's rubicund cheeks | inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life | wordnet | [] | "Santa 's rubicund cheeks" What is the definition of "rubicund"? |
sluggish | s | a sluggish stream | moving slowly | wordnet | [] | "a sluggish stream" What is the definition of "sluggish"? |
sluggish | s | a sluggish market | not active or brisk | wordnet | [] | "a sluggish market" What is the definition of "sluggish"? |
sluggish | s | a sluggish worker | slow and apathetic | wordnet | [] | "a sluggish worker" What is the definition of "sluggish"? |
meantime | r | meantime he was attentive to his other interests | during the intervening time | wordnet | [] | "meantime he was attentive to his other interests" What is the definition of "meantime"? |
whiten | v | This detergent will whiten your laundry | to turn white | wordnet | [
"whiting",
"whitening",
"color",
"bleach",
"white",
"discolor",
"bleached"
] | "This detergent will whiten your laundry" What is the definition of "whiten"? |
comprehensive | a | comprehensive coverage | including all or everything | wordnet | [] | "comprehensive coverage" What is the definition of "comprehensive"? |
comprehensive | s | a comprehensive survey of world affairs | broad in scope | wordnet | [] | "a comprehensive survey of world affairs" What is the definition of "comprehensive"? |
zed | n | the British call Z zed and the Scots call it ezed but Americans call it zee | the 26th letter of the roman alphabet | wordnet | [] | "the British call Z zed and the Scots call it ezed but Americans call it zee" What is the definition of "zed"? |
shiftless | s | a shiftless student | lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative | wordnet | [] | "a shiftless student" What is the definition of "shiftless"? |
shiftless | s | a shiftless student | lazy | wordnet | [] | "a shiftless student" What is the definition of "shiftless"? |
inconsiderate | a | shockingly inconsiderate behavior | lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others | wordnet | [] | "shockingly inconsiderate behavior" What is the definition of "inconsiderate"? |
inconsiderate | s | slovenly inconsiderate reasoning | without proper consideration or reflection | wordnet | [] | "slovenly inconsiderate reasoning" What is the definition of "inconsiderate"? |
speck | n | the plane was just a speck in the sky | a very small spot | wordnet | [] | "the plane was just a speck in the sky" What is the definition of "speck"? |
virgin | s | virgin wool | being used or worked for the first time | wordnet | [] | "virgin wool" What is the definition of "virgin"? |
virgin | s | a spinster or virgin lady | in a state of sexual virginity | wordnet | [
"vestal",
"virtuous",
"",
"pure",
"virginal"
] | "a spinster or virgin lady" What is the definition of "virgin"? |
pedal | a | the word for a pedal extremity is ` foot ' | of or relating to the feet | wordnet | [] | "the word for a pedal extremity is ` foot '" What is the definition of "pedal"? |
nature | n | it is the nature of fire to burn | the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized | wordnet | [] | "it is the nature of fire to burn" What is the definition of "nature"? |
nature | n | the laws of nature | a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe | wordnet | [] | "the laws of nature" What is the definition of "nature"? |
nature | n | they tried to preserve nature as they found it | the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc. . | wordnet | [] | "they tried to preserve nature as they found it" What is the definition of "nature"? |
machinery | n | the complex machinery of negotiation | a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions | wordnet | [] | "the complex machinery of negotiation" What is the definition of "machinery"? |
sister | n | my sister married a musician | a female person who has the same parents as another person | wordnet | [
"sis",
"siss",
"stepsister"
] | "my sister married a musician" What is the definition of "sister"? |
binaural | a | binaural hearing | relating to or having or hearing with two ears | wordnet | [] | "binaural hearing" What is the definition of "binaural"? |
decision | n | the burden of decision was his | the act of making up your mind about something | wordnet | [
"call",
"conclusion",
"resolution",
"assignment",
"determination",
"choice",
"selection",
"appointment",
"pick"
] | "the burden of decision was his" What is the definition of "decision"? |
decision | n | a decision unfavorable to the opposition | a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration | wordnet | [
"conclusion",
"determination",
"mind",
"predetermination",
"judgment"
] | "a decision unfavorable to the opposition" What is the definition of "decision"? |
decision | n | had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent | a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred | wordnet | [] | "had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent" What is the definition of "decision"? |
party | n | in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level | an organization to gain political power | wordnet | [] | "in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level" What is the definition of "party"? |
party | n | she joined the party after dinner | a group of people gathered together for pleasure | wordnet | [] | "she joined the party after dinner" What is the definition of "party"? |
party | n | they organized a party to search for food | a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | wordnet | [] | "they organized a party to search for food" What is the definition of "party"? |
trophic | a | a trophic level on the food chain | of or relating to nutrition | wordnet | [] | "a trophic level on the food chain" What is the definition of "trophic"? |
creditable | s | the student 's effort on the essay -- though not outstanding -- was creditable | worthy of often limited commendation | wordnet | [] | "the student 's effort on the essay -- though not outstanding -- was creditable" What is the definition of "creditable"? |
unseasoned | a | unseasoned timber | not aged or processed | wordnet | [] | "unseasoned timber" What is the definition of "unseasoned"? |
unseasoned | s | unseasoned artillery volunteers | not tried or tested by experience | wordnet | [] | "unseasoned artillery volunteers" What is the definition of "unseasoned"? |
intrinsic | s | intrinsic muscles | situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts | wordnet | [] | "intrinsic muscles" What is the definition of "intrinsic"? |
conformity | n | their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices | acting according to certain accepted standards | wordnet | [
"keeping",
"observance",
"compliance",
"conformation",
"abidance",
"line"
] | "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices" What is the definition of "conformity"? |
mantra | n | she repeated ` So pleased with how its going ' at intervals like a mantra | a commonly repeated word or phrase | wordnet | [] | "she repeated ` So pleased with how its going ' at intervals like a mantra" What is the definition of "mantra"? |
tap | v | tap one 's memory | to draw from or dip into to get something | wordnet | [] | "tap one 's memory" What is the definition of "tap"? |
spiritually | r | the ninth century was the spiritually freest period | in a spiritual manner | wordnet | [] | "the ninth century was the spiritually freest period" What is the definition of "spiritually"? |
hash | v | hash the potatoes | to chop up | wordnet | [] | "hash the potatoes" What is the definition of "hash"? |
space | n | they tested his ability to locate objects in space | the unlimited expanse in which everything is located | wordnet | [
"attribute",
"infinite",
"space"
] | "they tested his ability to locate objects in space" What is the definition of "space"? |
space | n | the architect left space in front of the building | an empty area usually bounded in some way between things | wordnet | [] | "the architect left space in front of the building" What is the definition of "space"? |
space | n | the laboratory 's floor space | an area reserved for some particular purpose | wordnet | [] | "the laboratory 's floor space" What is the definition of "space"? |
paternally | r | he behaves very paternally toward his young bride | in a paternal manner | wordnet | [] | "he behaves very paternally toward his young bride" What is the definition of "paternally"? |
ruddy | s | a ruddy complexion | inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life | wordnet | [] | "a ruddy complexion" What is the definition of "ruddy"? |
fortunate | a | a fortunate choice | having unexpected good fortune | wordnet | [] | "a fortunate choice" What is the definition of "fortunate"? |
fortunate | s | she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school | presaging good fortune | wordnet | [] | "she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school" What is the definition of "fortunate"? |
lottery | n | the election was just a lottery to them | something that is regarded as a chance event | wordnet | [] | "the election was just a lottery to them" What is the definition of "lottery"? |
inexhaustible | s | an inexhaustible supply of coal | that can not be entirely consumed or used up | wordnet | [] | "an inexhaustible supply of coal" What is the definition of "inexhaustible"? |
inexhaustible | a | an inexhaustible supply of coal | incapable of being entirely consumed or used up | wordnet | [] | "an inexhaustible supply of coal" What is the definition of "inexhaustible"? |
refined | a | she was delicate and refined and unused to hardship | cultivated and genteel | wordnet | [] | "she was delicate and refined and unused to hardship" What is the definition of "refined"? |
refined | a | refined sugar | freed from impurities by processing | wordnet | [] | "refined sugar" What is the definition of "refined"? |
evidential | s | evidential signs of a forced entry | serving as or based on evidence | wordnet | [] | "evidential signs of a forced entry" What is the definition of "evidential"? |
expressly | r | she needs the money expressly for her patients | with specific intentions | wordnet | [] | "she needs the money expressly for her patients" What is the definition of "expressly"? |
expressly | r | she needs the money expressly for her patients | for the express purpose | wordnet | [] | "she needs the money expressly for her patients" What is the definition of "expressly"? |
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