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totality
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n
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appalled by the totality of the destruction
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the state of being total and complete
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"entirety",
"completeness"
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"appalled by the totality of the destruction" What is the definition of "totality"?
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appreciator
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n
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he is not an appreciator of our dilemma
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a person who is fully aware of something and understands it
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"he is not an appreciator of our dilemma" What is the definition of "appreciator"?
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kidney
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n
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urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder
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either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes especially urea from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
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"urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder" What is the definition of "kidney"?
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vapid
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s
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a vapid conversation
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lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
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"a vapid conversation" What is the definition of "vapid"?
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vapid
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s
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vapid beer
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lacking taste or flavor or tang
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"vapid beer" What is the definition of "vapid"?
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born
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a
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he was a child born of adultery
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brought into existence
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"he was a child born of adultery" What is the definition of "born"?
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born
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s
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a born musician
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being talented through inherited qualities
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"a born musician" What is the definition of "born"?
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background
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n
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he is a lawyer with a sports background
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a persons social heritage
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"he is a lawyer with a sports background" What is the definition of "background"?
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background
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n
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he posed her against a background of rolling hills
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the part of a scene or picture that lies behind objects in the foreground
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[
"vista",
"view",
"prospect",
"panorama",
"ground"
] |
"he posed her against a background of rolling hills" What is the definition of "background"?
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background
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n
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the embassy filled him in on the background of the incident
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information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
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"the embassy filled him in on the background of the incident" What is the definition of "background"?
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prejudicial
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s
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the reporter 's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant
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causing harm or injury
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"the reporter 's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant" What is the definition of "prejudicial"?
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prejudicial
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a
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the presence of discriminatory or prejudicial attitudes in the white population
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tending to favor preconceived ideas
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"the presence of discriminatory or prejudicial attitudes in the white population" What is the definition of "prejudicial"?
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posture
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n
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stood with good posture
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characteristic way of bearing ones body
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"clumsiness",
"slouch",
"bearing",
"walk",
"carriage"
] |
"stood with good posture" What is the definition of "posture"?
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demand
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n
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the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
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the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
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"the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips" What is the definition of "demand"?
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actuate
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v
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actuate the circuits
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to put in motion or move to act
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"spark",
"initiate",
"trip",
"pioneer",
"trigger"
] |
"actuate the circuits" What is the definition of "actuate"?
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assistance
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n
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could not walk without assistance
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the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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[
"resort",
"help",
"lift",
"facilitation",
"assist",
"aid",
"boost",
"service",
"accommodation",
"encouragement",
"succor",
"hand",
"activity"
] |
"could not walk without assistance" What is the definition of "assistance"?
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pick
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n
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he used a pick to clean the dirt out of the cracks
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a thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material
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"he used a pick to clean the dirt out of the cracks" What is the definition of "pick"?
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pick
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v
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pick mushrooms
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to look for and gather
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[
"mushroom",
"collected",
"cull",
"gather",
"pluck",
"berry",
"collect",
"picking",
"gathering",
"berried"
] |
"pick mushrooms" What is the definition of "pick"?
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pick
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v
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pick a fight or a quarrel
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to provoke
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"pick a fight or a quarrel" What is the definition of "pick"?
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heartily
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r
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the boy threw himself heartily into his work
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with gusto and without reservation
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"the boy threw himself heartily into his work" What is the definition of "heartily"?
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heartily
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r
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` Yes , ' the children chorused heartily
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in a hearty manner
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"` Yes , ' the children chorused heartily" What is the definition of "heartily"?
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hearth
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n
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driven from hearth and home
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home symbolized as a part of the fireplace
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"home",
"fireside",
"domicile",
"habitation"
] |
"driven from hearth and home" What is the definition of "hearth"?
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hearth
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n
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they sat on the hearth and warmed themselves before the fire
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an area near a fireplace usually paved and extending out into a room
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[
"area",
"country",
"fireside"
] |
"they sat on the hearth and warmed themselves before the fire" What is the definition of "hearth"?
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hearth
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n
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he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it
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an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
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[
"fireplace",
"fire",
"recess",
"niche"
] |
"he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it" What is the definition of "hearth"?
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concern
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n
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the safety of the ship is the captain 's concern
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something that interests you because it is important or affects you
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"the safety of the ship is the captain 's concern" What is the definition of "concern"?
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concern
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n
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She felt strong concern for those less fortunate
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a feeling of sympathy for someone or something
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"She felt strong concern for those less fortunate" What is the definition of "concern"?
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grief
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n
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her death was a great grief to John
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something that causes great unhappiness
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"her death was a great grief to John" What is the definition of "grief"?
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inquire
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v
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inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
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to conduct an inquiry or investigation of
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"inquiring",
"examine",
"spy",
"probe"
] |
"inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady" What is the definition of "inquire"?
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muddy
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v
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muddy the water
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to make turbid
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"muddy the water" What is the definition of "muddy"?
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muddy
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s
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muddy barnyard
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soft and watery
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[] |
"muddy barnyard" What is the definition of "muddy"?
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muddy
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s
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muddy boots
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dirty and messy
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[] |
"muddy boots" What is the definition of "muddy"?
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muddy
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s
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muddy boots
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covered with mud or muck
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"muddy boots" What is the definition of "muddy"?
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muddy
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s
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muddy colors
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discolored by impurities
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[
"dirty",
"",
"dingy"
] |
"muddy colors" What is the definition of "muddy"?
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muddy
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s
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muddy colors
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not bright and clear
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[
"dirty",
"",
"dingy"
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"muddy colors" What is the definition of "muddy"?
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indistinguishable
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s
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they wore indistinguishable hats
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exactly alike
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"they wore indistinguishable hats" What is the definition of "indistinguishable"?
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indistinguishable
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s
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they wore indistinguishable hats
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incapable of being perceived as different
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"they wore indistinguishable hats" What is the definition of "indistinguishable"?
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indistinguishable
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a
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the two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable
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not capable of being distinguished or differentiated
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"the two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable" What is the definition of "indistinguishable"?
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interstellar
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a
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the density of hydrogen in interplanetary and interstellar space
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between or among stars
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"the density of hydrogen in interplanetary and interstellar space" What is the definition of "interstellar"?
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civilized
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a
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terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world
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having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
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"terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world" What is the definition of "civilized"?
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monitor
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v
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the police monitor the suspect 's moves
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to keep tabs on
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"supervise",
"stag",
"observe",
"spy"
] |
"the police monitor the suspect 's moves" What is the definition of "monitor"?
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monitor
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v
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the police monitor the suspect 's moves
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to keep an eye on
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[
"supervise",
"stag",
"observe",
"spy"
] |
"the police monitor the suspect 's moves" What is the definition of "monitor"?
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monitor
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v
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the police monitor the suspect 's moves
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to keep under surveillance
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[
"supervise",
"stag",
"observe",
"spy"
] |
"the police monitor the suspect 's moves" What is the definition of "monitor"?
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addition
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n
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the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement
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a component that is added to something to improve it
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[
"additive",
"annex",
"attachment",
"extension",
"component",
"improver",
"constituent",
"afterthought"
] |
"the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement" What is the definition of "addition"?
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addition
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n
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the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect
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the act of adding one thing to another
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"the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect" What is the definition of "addition"?
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addition
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n
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there was an addition to property taxes this year
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a quantity that is added
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[
"accretion",
"increase",
"gain"
] |
"there was an addition to property taxes this year" What is the definition of "addition"?
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currently
|
r
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currently they live in Connecticut
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at this time or period
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"presently",
""
] |
"currently they live in Connecticut" What is the definition of "currently"?
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currently
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r
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currently they live in Connecticut
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now
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[
"presently",
""
] |
"currently they live in Connecticut" What is the definition of "currently"?
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action
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n
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he is out of action
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the state of being active
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[
"overdrive",
"eructation",
"swing",
"hum",
"play",
"extravasation",
"operation",
"agency",
"activity",
"eruption"
] |
"he is out of action" What is the definition of "action"?
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action
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n
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his novels always have a lot of action
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the series of events that form a plot
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"his novels always have a lot of action" What is the definition of "action"?
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intervene
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v
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Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II ?
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to get involved , so as to alter or hinder an action , or through force or threat of force
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[
"meddling",
"tamper",
"interpose",
"meddle",
"interfere",
"interact"
] |
"Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II ?" What is the definition of "intervene"?
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reveal
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v
|
God rarely reveal his plans for Mankind
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to disclose directly or through prophets
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"God rarely reveal his plans for Mankind" What is the definition of "reveal"?
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reveal
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v
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The actress wo n't reveal how old she is
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to make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
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[
"babble",
"talk",
"divulge",
"disclose",
"muckrake",
"confiding",
"telling",
"disclosed",
"discover",
"expose",
"break",
"blow",
"betray",
"reveal",
"confide",
"unwrap",
"outing",
"tattle",
"blab",
"spring"
] |
"The actress wo n't reveal how old she is" What is the definition of "reveal"?
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unloose
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v
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unloose your sneakers
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to loosen the ties of
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"unloose your sneakers" What is the definition of "unloose"?
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alternately
|
r
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They were deglycerolized by alternately centrifuging and mixing
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in an alternating sequence or position
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"They were deglycerolized by alternately centrifuging and mixing" What is the definition of "alternately"?
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wide
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a
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wide roads
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having great or a certain extent from one side to the other
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"wide roads" What is the definition of "wide"?
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wide
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a
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won by a wide margin
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great in degree
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"won by a wide margin" What is the definition of "wide"?
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wide
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s
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the current taste for wide trousers
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having ample fabric
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"the current taste for wide trousers" What is the definition of "wide"?
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wide
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s
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the kick was wide
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not on target
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"the kick was wide" What is the definition of "wide"?
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wide
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s
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granted him wide powers
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broad in scope or content
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"granted him wide powers" What is the definition of "wide"?
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wide
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r
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stand with legs wide apart
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with or by a broad space
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"stand with legs wide apart" What is the definition of "wide"?
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wide
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r
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open your eyes wide
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to the fullest extent possible
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"open your eyes wide" What is the definition of "wide"?
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wide
|
r
|
the arrow went wide of the mark
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far from the intended target
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"the arrow went wide of the mark" What is the definition of "wide"?
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denominational
|
a
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denominational politics
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relating to or characteristic of a particular religious denomination
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"denominational politics" What is the definition of "denominational"?
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denominational
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s
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denominational prejudice
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adhering or confined to a particular sect or denomination
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"denominational prejudice" What is the definition of "denominational"?
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consent
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n
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he indicated his consent
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permission to do something
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"he indicated his consent" What is the definition of "consent"?
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oration
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n
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he delivered an oration on the decline of family values
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an instance of oratory
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"he delivered an oration on the decline of family values" What is the definition of "oration"?
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innocent
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a
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an innocent child
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free from evil or guilt
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"an innocent child" What is the definition of "innocent"?
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innocent
|
s
|
an innocent prank
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lacking intent or capacity to injure
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"innocuous",
""
] |
"an innocent prank" What is the definition of "innocent"?
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innocent
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s
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a child 's innocent stare
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lacking in sophistication or worldliness
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"a child 's innocent stare" What is the definition of "innocent"?
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innocent
|
s
|
American tourists wholly innocent of French
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not knowledgeable about something specified
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"American tourists wholly innocent of French" What is the definition of "innocent"?
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presuppose
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v
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I presuppose that you have done your work
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to take for granted or as a given
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[
"assume",
"suppose",
"premise",
"postulate",
"posit",
"presume",
"assumed"
] |
"I presuppose that you have done your work" What is the definition of "presuppose"?
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presuppose
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v
|
I presuppose that you have done your work
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to suppose beforehand
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wordnet
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[
"assume",
"suppose",
"premise",
"postulate",
"posit",
"presume",
"assumed"
] |
"I presuppose that you have done your work" What is the definition of "presuppose"?
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irresponsible
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a
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behaved like an irresponsible idiot
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showing lack of care for consequences
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"behaved like an irresponsible idiot" What is the definition of "irresponsible"?
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triumphantly
|
r
|
she shouted triumphantly
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in a triumphant manner
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"she shouted triumphantly" What is the definition of "triumphantly"?
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furthest
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s
|
explored the furthest reaches of space
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most remote in space or time or order
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"explored the furthest reaches of space" What is the definition of "furthest"?
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diversify
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v
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diversify a course of study
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to make more diverse
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[
"alter",
"motley",
"vary",
"change",
"diversified",
"variegated",
"modify"
] |
"diversify a course of study" What is the definition of "diversify"?
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vindicate
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v
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vindicate the rights of the citizens
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to maintain , uphold , or defend
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"vindicate the rights of the citizens" What is the definition of "vindicate"?
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vindicate
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v
|
You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel
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to clear of accusation , blame , suspicion , or doubt with supporting proof
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"You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel" What is the definition of "vindicate"?
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vindicate
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v
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vindicate a claim
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to show to be right by providing justification or proof
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[
"excuse",
"explain",
"legitimate",
"justify"
] |
"vindicate a claim" What is the definition of "vindicate"?
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westward
|
r
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they traveled westward toward the setting sun
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toward the west
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"they traveled westward toward the setting sun" What is the definition of "westward"?
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lithic
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a
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lithic sandstone
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relating to or composed of stone
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"lithic sandstone" What is the definition of "lithic"?
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retrieve
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v
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retrieve the car from the parking garage
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to go for and bring back
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"retrieve the car from the parking garage" What is the definition of "retrieve"?
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retrieve
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v
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train the dog to retrieve
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to run after , pick up , and bring to the master
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"train the dog to retrieve" What is the definition of "retrieve"?
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digging
|
v
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She was digging away at her math homework
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to work hard
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"She was digging away at her math homework" What is the definition of "digging"?
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irritably
|
r
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she had become irritably exact
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in an irritable manner
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"she had become irritably exact" What is the definition of "irritably"?
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triumph
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n
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the agreement was a triumph for common sense
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a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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[
"victory",
"conclusion",
"slam",
"success",
"independence",
"laugher",
"landslide",
"ending",
"finish",
"checkmate",
"romp",
"pin",
"sweep",
"waltz"
] |
"the agreement was a triumph for common sense" What is the definition of "triumph"?
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spine
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n
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the title and author were printed on the spine of the book
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the part of a books cover that encloses the inner side of the books pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved
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[
"portion",
"backbone"
] |
"the title and author were printed on the spine of the book" What is the definition of "spine"?
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manly
|
s
|
manly sports
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characteristic of a man
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[
"male",
"",
"manful",
"virile"
] |
"manly sports" What is the definition of "manly"?
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plumy
|
s
|
the dog 's plumy tail
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resembling a plume
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"the dog 's plumy tail" What is the definition of "plumy"?
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looseness
|
n
|
the flexibility and looseness of the materials from which mythology is made
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freedom from restraint
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"the flexibility and looseness of the materials from which mythology is made" What is the definition of "looseness"?
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looseness
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n
|
misunderstandings can often be traced to a looseness of expression
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a lack of strict accuracy
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"misunderstandings can often be traced to a looseness of expression" What is the definition of "looseness"?
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looseness
|
n
|
misunderstandings can often be traced to a looseness of expression
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laxity of practice
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"misunderstandings can often be traced to a looseness of expression" What is the definition of "looseness"?
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summarily
|
r
|
the suspected spy was summarily executed
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without delay
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"the suspected spy was summarily executed" What is the definition of "summarily"?
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summarily
|
r
|
the suspected spy was summarily executed
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in a summary manner
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"the suspected spy was summarily executed" What is the definition of "summarily"?
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interpretation
|
n
|
the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence
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an explanation that results from interpreting something
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"the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence" What is the definition of "interpretation"?
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hydrated
|
v
|
the bicyclists must be hydrated frequently
|
to supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance
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[
"supply",
"hydrate",
"provide",
"furnish"
] |
"the bicyclists must be hydrated frequently" What is the definition of "hydrated"?
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prospectus
|
n
|
a prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs to make an informed decision
|
a formal written offer to sell securities filed with the sec that sets forth a plan for a proposed business enterprise
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"a prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs to make an informed decision" What is the definition of "prospectus"?
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flash
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n
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a flash of emotion swept over him
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a short vivid experience
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"a flash of emotion swept over him" What is the definition of "flash"?
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flash
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s
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a flash car
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tastelessly showy
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"a flash car" What is the definition of "flash"?
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primitively
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r
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rather primitively operated foundries
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in a primitive style or manner
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"rather primitively operated foundries" What is the definition of "primitively"?
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