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