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scare
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n
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a war scare
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sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
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[
"panic",
"anxiousness"
] |
"a war scare" What is the definition of "scare"?
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illusion
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n
|
they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
|
something many people believe that is false
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wordnet
|
[
"fantasy",
"bubble",
"misconception",
"fancy"
] |
"they have the illusion that I am very wealthy" What is the definition of "illusion"?
|
area
|
n
|
it was a mountainous area
|
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography
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wordnet
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[
"section",
"fireside",
"playground",
"hearth",
"arena",
"safety",
"danger",
"resort",
"neighborhood",
"corner",
"haunt",
"space",
"center",
"anchorage",
"block",
"middle",
"quadrant",
"eye",
"clear",
"country",
"shrubbery",
"region"
] |
"it was a mountainous area" What is the definition of "area"?
|
area
|
n
|
it was his area of specialization
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a subject of study
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[] |
"it was his area of specialization" What is the definition of "area"?
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early
|
a
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early morning
|
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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[] |
"early morning" What is the definition of "early"?
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early
|
s
|
the early inhabitants of Europe
|
belonging to the distant past
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wordnet
|
[
"former",
""
] |
"the early inhabitants of Europe" What is the definition of "early"?
|
early
|
s
|
at an early age
|
very young
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|
[] |
"at an early age" What is the definition of "early"?
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early
|
s
|
look for an early end to the negotiations
|
expected in the near future
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[] |
"look for an early end to the negotiations" What is the definition of "early"?
|
early
|
r
|
she graduated early
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before the usual time or the time expected
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[] |
"she graduated early" What is the definition of "early"?
|
senatorial
|
a
|
senatorial election
|
of or relating to senators
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[] |
"senatorial election" What is the definition of "senatorial"?
|
vibrant
|
s
|
a vibrant group that challenged the system
|
vigorous and animated
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[] |
"a vibrant group that challenged the system" What is the definition of "vibrant"?
|
vibrant
|
s
|
the men 's vibrant voices
|
of sounds that are strong and resonating
|
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[] |
"the men 's vibrant voices" What is the definition of "vibrant"?
|
revolution
|
n
|
the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution
|
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution" What is the definition of "revolution"?
|
revolution
|
n
|
the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year
|
a single complete turn axial or orbital
|
wordnet
|
[
"spin",
"roll",
"gyration",
"turning",
"turn"
] |
"the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year" What is the definition of "revolution"?
|
softness
|
n
|
orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness
|
a state of declining economic condition
|
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|
[] |
"orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness" What is the definition of "softness"?
|
softness
|
n
|
and in softness almost beyond hearing
|
a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
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[] |
"and in softness almost beyond hearing" What is the definition of "softness"?
|
slap
|
r
|
ran slap into her
|
directly
|
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|
[] |
"ran slap into her" What is the definition of "slap"?
|
dispute
|
n
|
he had a dispute with his wife
|
a disagreement or argument about something important
|
wordnet
|
[
"collision",
"controversy",
"tilt",
"disagreement",
"contention",
"contestation",
"gap",
"wrangle",
"conflict",
"argument",
"quarrel"
] |
"he had a dispute with his wife" What is the definition of "dispute"?
|
snug
|
s
|
a snug harbor
|
offering safety
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[] |
"a snug harbor" What is the definition of "snug"?
|
snug
|
s
|
a snug harbor
|
well protected or concealed
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[] |
"a snug harbor" What is the definition of "snug"?
|
snug
|
s
|
a snug house
|
well and tightly constructed
|
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|
[] |
"a snug house" What is the definition of "snug"?
|
county
|
n
|
the county has a population of 12,345 people
|
a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
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[] |
"the county has a population of 12,345 people" What is the definition of "county"?
|
county
|
n
|
the county plans to build a new road
|
the largest administrative district within a state
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[] |
"the county plans to build a new road" What is the definition of "county"?
|
improvement
|
n
|
the new school represents a great improvement
|
a condition superior to an earlier condition
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[] |
"the new school represents a great improvement" What is the definition of "improvement"?
|
traumatic
|
s
|
few experiences are more traumatic than losing a child
|
psychologically painful
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[] |
"few experiences are more traumatic than losing a child" What is the definition of "traumatic"?
|
barky
|
s
|
the rattlesnake 's barky scales
|
resembling the rough bark of a tree
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[] |
"the rattlesnake 's barky scales" What is the definition of "barky"?
|
acutely
|
r
|
she pitied her sister acutely
|
in an acute manner
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[] |
"she pitied her sister acutely" What is the definition of "acutely"?
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acutely
|
r
|
an acutely debilitating virus
|
having a rapid onset
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[] |
"an acutely debilitating virus" What is the definition of "acutely"?
|
acutely
|
r
|
the visor was acutely peaked
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changing suddenly in direction and degree
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[] |
"the visor was acutely peaked" What is the definition of "acutely"?
|
prodigiously
|
r
|
the prices of farms rose prodigiously
|
to a prodigious degree
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[] |
"the prices of farms rose prodigiously" What is the definition of "prodigiously"?
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eve
|
n
|
he always arrives on the eve of her departure
|
the day before
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[] |
"he always arrives on the eve of her departure" What is the definition of "eve"?
|
eve
|
n
|
on the eve of the French Revolution
|
the period immediately before something
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wordnet
|
[] |
"on the eve of the French Revolution" What is the definition of "eve"?
|
procreate
|
v
|
The Bible tells people to procreate
|
to have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
|
wordnet
|
[
"set",
"make",
"fructify",
"propagate",
"create",
"made",
"cover",
"incubate",
"breed",
"reproduce",
"hatch"
] |
"The Bible tells people to procreate" What is the definition of "procreate"?
|
emulate
|
v
|
This artist 's drawings can not emulate his water colors
|
to compete with successfully
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[] |
"This artist 's drawings can not emulate his water colors" What is the definition of "emulate"?
|
emulate
|
v
|
This artist 's drawings can not emulate his water colors
|
to approach or reach equality with
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[] |
"This artist 's drawings can not emulate his water colors" What is the definition of "emulate"?
|
maladroit
|
a
|
a maladroit movement of his hand caused the car to swerve
|
not adroit
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[] |
"a maladroit movement of his hand caused the car to swerve" What is the definition of "maladroit"?
|
habitable
|
s
|
the habitable world
|
fit for habitation
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[] |
"the habitable world" What is the definition of "habitable"?
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remunerative
|
s
|
remunerative work
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for which money is paid
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[] |
"remunerative work" What is the definition of "remunerative"?
|
remunerative
|
s
|
a remunerative business
|
producing a sizeable profit
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[] |
"a remunerative business" What is the definition of "remunerative"?
|
pang
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n
|
a pang of conscience
|
a mental pain or distress
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wordnet
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[] |
"a pang of conscience" What is the definition of "pang"?
|
ask
|
v
|
He had to ask directions several times
|
to inquire about
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wordnet
|
[
"intercommunicate",
"asking",
"communicate",
"consult",
"inquire",
"inquiring",
"prying"
] |
"He had to ask directions several times" What is the definition of "ask"?
|
ask
|
v
|
ask a question
|
to direct or put
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wordnet
|
[
"formulate",
"asking",
"articulated",
"phrasing",
"wording",
"articulate",
"word",
"phrase"
] |
"ask a question" What is the definition of "ask"?
|
ask
|
v
|
ask a question
|
to seek an answer to
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wordnet
|
[
"formulate",
"asking",
"articulated",
"phrasing",
"wording",
"articulate",
"word",
"phrase"
] |
"ask a question" What is the definition of "ask"?
|
artificially
|
r
|
artificially induced conditions
|
not according to nature
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wordnet
|
[] |
"artificially induced conditions" What is the definition of "artificially"?
|
artificially
|
r
|
artificially induced conditions
|
not by natural means
|
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[] |
"artificially induced conditions" What is the definition of "artificially"?
|
guarded
|
s
|
guarded optimism
|
prudent
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"guarded optimism" What is the definition of "guarded"?
|
mighty
|
s
|
struck a mighty blow
|
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
|
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[] |
"struck a mighty blow" What is the definition of "mighty"?
|
mighty
|
r
|
the baby is mighty cute
|
very
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the baby is mighty cute" What is the definition of "mighty"?
|
mighty
|
r
|
the baby is mighty cute
|
to a great degree
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the baby is mighty cute" What is the definition of "mighty"?
|
righteous
|
a
|
the ... prayer of a righteous man availeth much " - James 5:16
|
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the ... prayer of a righteous man availeth much " - James 5:16" What is the definition of "righteous"?
|
righteous
|
s
|
righteous indignation
|
morally justified
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"righteous indignation" What is the definition of "righteous"?
|
madly
|
r
|
she fought back madly
|
in an uncontrolled manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she fought back madly" What is the definition of "madly"?
|
madly
|
r
|
she was madly in love
|
extremely
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she was madly in love" What is the definition of "madly"?
|
madly
|
r
|
the witch cackled madly
|
in an insane manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the witch cackled madly" What is the definition of "madly"?
|
donate
|
v
|
donate money to the orphanage
|
to give to a charity or good cause
|
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|
[] |
"donate money to the orphanage" What is the definition of "donate"?
|
music
|
n
|
he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes
|
any agreeable pleasing and harmonious sounds
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes" What is the definition of "music"?
|
music
|
n
|
his music was his central interest
|
musical activity singing or whistling etc. .
|
wordnet
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[] |
"his music was his central interest" What is the definition of "music"?
|
insufficiently
|
r
|
he was insufficiently prepared
|
to an insufficient degree
|
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|
[] |
"he was insufficiently prepared" What is the definition of "insufficiently"?
|
plane
|
n
|
we will refer to the plane of the graph as the X-Y plane
|
an unbounded two-dimensional shape
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"we will refer to the plane of the graph as the X-Y plane" What is the definition of "plane"?
|
plane
|
n
|
he lived on a worldly plane
|
a level of existence or development
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wordnet
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[] |
"he lived on a worldly plane" What is the definition of "plane"?
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plane
|
s
|
a plane surface
|
having a surface without slope , tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
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[] |
"a plane surface" What is the definition of "plane"?
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geologic
|
a
|
geologic forces
|
of or relating to or based on geology
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"geologic forces" What is the definition of "geologic"?
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detached
|
s
|
she felt detached from the group
|
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she felt detached from the group" What is the definition of "detached"?
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detached
|
s
|
a detached part
|
no longer connected or joined
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a detached part" What is the definition of "detached"?
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detached
|
a
|
detached houses
|
used of buildings
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[] |
"detached houses" What is the definition of "detached"?
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detached
|
a
|
detached houses
|
standing apart from others
|
wordnet
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[] |
"detached houses" What is the definition of "detached"?
|
latitude
|
n
|
allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money
|
freedom from normal restraints in conduct
|
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|
[] |
"allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money" What is the definition of "latitude"?
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overpowering
|
s
|
an overpowering need for solitude
|
so strong as to be irresistible
|
wordnet
|
[
"overwhelming",
""
] |
"an overpowering need for solitude" What is the definition of "overpowering"?
|
pitch
|
v
|
pitch a tent
|
to erect and fasten
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"pitch a tent" What is the definition of "pitch"?
|
tincture
|
n
|
a tincture of condescension
|
an indication that something has been present
|
wordnet
|
[
"indication",
"footprint",
"shadow",
"trace"
] |
"a tincture of condescension" What is the definition of "tincture"?
|
grimy
|
s
|
grimy hands
|
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
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wordnet
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[] |
"grimy hands" What is the definition of "grimy"?
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umbilical
|
a
|
umbilical cord
|
relating to or resembling the umbilicus
|
wordnet
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[] |
"umbilical cord" What is the definition of "umbilical"?
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partially
|
r
|
He was partially paralyzed
|
in part
|
wordnet
|
[
"partly",
""
] |
"He was partially paralyzed" What is the definition of "partially"?
|
partially
|
r
|
He was partially paralyzed
|
in some degree
|
wordnet
|
[
"partly",
""
] |
"He was partially paralyzed" What is the definition of "partially"?
|
partially
|
r
|
He was partially paralyzed
|
not wholly
|
wordnet
|
[
"partly",
""
] |
"He was partially paralyzed" What is the definition of "partially"?
|
maintenance
|
n
|
unlike champerty , criminal maintenance does not necessarily involve personal profit
|
the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continue the action so as to obstruct justice or promote unnecessary litigation or unsettle the peace of the community
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"unlike champerty , criminal maintenance does not necessarily involve personal profit" What is the definition of "maintenance"?
|
suspicious
|
s
|
suspicious behavior
|
not as expected
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"suspicious behavior" What is the definition of "suspicious"?
|
achiever
|
n
|
his son would never be the achiever that his father was
|
a person with a record of successes
|
wordnet
|
[
"sleeper",
"individual",
"success",
"great",
"soul",
"winner",
"person",
"natural"
] |
"his son would never be the achiever that his father was" What is the definition of "achiever"?
|
said
|
v
|
He said that he wanted to marry her
|
to express in words
|
wordnet
|
[
"add",
"articulate",
"precede",
"sum",
"declare",
"mention",
"misstate",
"preface",
"observe",
"express",
"note",
"supply",
"verbalize",
"utter",
"represent",
"answer",
"summarize",
"explain",
"announce",
"reply",
"remark",
"say",
"enunciate",
"premise",
"vocalize"
] |
"He said that he wanted to marry her" What is the definition of "said"?
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said
|
v
|
He said it was too late to intervene in the war
|
to report or maintain
|
wordnet
|
[
"say",
"plead",
"allege"
] |
"He said it was too late to intervene in the war" What is the definition of "said"?
|
said
|
s
|
said party has denied the charges
|
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"said party has denied the charges" What is the definition of "said"?
|
hoist
|
v
|
hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car
|
to raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
|
wordnet
|
[
"lift",
"elevate",
"raise",
"raising",
"wind",
"trice"
] |
"hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car" What is the definition of "hoist"?
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hoist
|
v
|
hoist the flags
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to raise
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wordnet
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[] |
"hoist the flags" What is the definition of "hoist"?
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unbutton
|
v
|
unbutton the shirt
|
to undo the buttons of
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wordnet
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[] |
"unbutton the shirt" What is the definition of "unbutton"?
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manic
|
s
|
outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity
|
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
|
wordnet
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[] |
"outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity" What is the definition of "manic"?
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blink
|
v
|
The TV announcer never seems to blink
|
to briefly shut the eyes
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wordnet
|
[
"bat",
"flutter",
"batting",
"wink"
] |
"The TV announcer never seems to blink" What is the definition of "blink"?
|
brachial
|
a
|
brachial artery
|
of or relating to an arm
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"brachial artery" What is the definition of "brachial"?
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letter
|
n
|
mailed an indignant letter to the editor
|
a written message addressed to a person or organization
|
wordnet
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[] |
"mailed an indignant letter to the editor" What is the definition of "letter"?
|
slot
|
n
|
he developed a version of slot grammar
|
a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he developed a version of slot grammar" What is the definition of "slot"?
|
slot
|
n
|
he put a quarter in the slot
|
a small slit as for inserting a coin or depositing mail
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he put a quarter in the slot" What is the definition of "slot"?
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slot
|
n
|
Bob Dylan occupied the top slot for several weeks
|
a position in a hierarchy or organization
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Bob Dylan occupied the top slot for several weeks" What is the definition of "slot"?
|
delirious
|
s
|
a crowd of delirious baseball fans
|
marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a crowd of delirious baseball fans" What is the definition of "delirious"?
|
trashy
|
s
|
trashy merchandise
|
cheap and inferior
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"trashy merchandise" What is the definition of "trashy"?
|
trashy
|
s
|
trashy merchandise
|
of no value
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"trashy merchandise" What is the definition of "trashy"?
|
intermediate
|
a
|
going from sitting to standing without intermediate pushes with the hands
|
lying between two extremes in time or space or state
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"going from sitting to standing without intermediate pushes with the hands" What is the definition of "intermediate"?
|
intermediate
|
s
|
intermediate capacity
|
around the middle of a scale of evaluation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"intermediate capacity" What is the definition of "intermediate"?
|
calculating
|
s
|
the most calculating and selfish men in the community
|
used of persons
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the most calculating and selfish men in the community" What is the definition of "calculating"?
|
hangdog
|
s
|
the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy " - Eric Linklater
|
showing a sense of guilt
|
wordnet
|
[
"shamefaced",
""
] |
"the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy " - Eric Linklater" What is the definition of "hangdog"?
|
dryly
|
r
|
I know that , " he said dryly
|
in a dry laconic manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"I know that , " he said dryly" What is the definition of "dryly"?
|
horror
|
n
|
the painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him
|
something that inspires dislike
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him" What is the definition of "horror"?
|
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