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assume
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v
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When will the new President assume office ?
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to take on titles , offices , duties , responsibilities
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[
"resume",
"adopted",
"adopt",
"assumed"
] |
"When will the new President assume office ?" What is the definition of "assume"?
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assume
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v
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The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
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to take on a certain form , attribute , or aspect
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[
"take",
"adopt",
"change",
"assumed"
] |
"The gods assume human or animal form in these fables" What is the definition of "assume"?
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ongoing
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s
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an ongoing economic crisis
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currently happening
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"an ongoing economic crisis" What is the definition of "ongoing"?
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perfunctorily
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r
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he kissed her cheek perfunctorily
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in a set manner without serious attention
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"he kissed her cheek perfunctorily" What is the definition of "perfunctorily"?
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unchaste
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a
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unchaste conduct
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not chaste
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"unchaste conduct" What is the definition of "unchaste"?
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domestically
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r
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the housewife bored us with her domestically limited conversation
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with respect to home or family
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"the housewife bored us with her domestically limited conversation" What is the definition of "domestically"?
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mistakenly
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r
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he mistakenly believed it
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in a mistaken manner
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"he mistakenly believed it" What is the definition of "mistakenly"?
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molar
|
a
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molar teeth
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of or pertaining to the grinding teeth in the back of a mammals mouth
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"molar teeth" What is the definition of "molar"?
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molar
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a
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molar weight
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containing one mole of a substance
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"molar weight" What is the definition of "molar"?
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overload
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v
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do n't overload the car
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to place too much a load on
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[
"loading",
"laden",
"surcharge",
"lade",
"lading",
"load",
"overcharge"
] |
"do n't overload the car" What is the definition of "overload"?
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perplexing
|
s
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perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
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lacking clarity of meaning
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"perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it" What is the definition of "perplexing"?
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perplexing
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s
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perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
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causing confusion or perplexity
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"perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it" What is the definition of "perplexing"?
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arduously
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r
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they worked arduously
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in an arduous manner
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"they worked arduously" What is the definition of "arduously"?
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justification
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n
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he considered misrule a justification for revolution
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something such as a fact or circumstance that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
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"he considered misrule a justification for revolution" What is the definition of "justification"?
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justification
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n
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the justification of barbarous means by holy ends " - H.J.Muller
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the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning
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"the justification of barbarous means by holy ends " - H.J.Muller" What is the definition of "justification"?
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sinister
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s
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bar sinister
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on or starting from the wearers left
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"bar sinister" What is the definition of "sinister"?
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sinister
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s
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sinister storm clouds
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threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
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"sinister storm clouds" What is the definition of "sinister"?
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sinister
|
s
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the scheme of some sinister intelligence bent on punishing him " - Thomas Hardy
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stemming from evil characteristics or forces
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"the scheme of some sinister intelligence bent on punishing him " - Thomas Hardy" What is the definition of "sinister"?
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sinister
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s
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the scheme of some sinister intelligence bent on punishing him " - Thomas Hardy
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wicked or dishonorable
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"the scheme of some sinister intelligence bent on punishing him " - Thomas Hardy" What is the definition of "sinister"?
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tangential
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s
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a tangential remark
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of superficial relevance if any
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"a tangential remark" What is the definition of "tangential"?
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tangential
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a
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tangential forces
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of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent
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"tangential forces" What is the definition of "tangential"?
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putrid
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a
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putrid decomposition
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of or relating to or attended by putrefaction
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"putrid decomposition" What is the definition of "putrid"?
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putrid
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s
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horrible like raw and putrid flesh " - Somerset Maugham
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in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor
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"horrible like raw and putrid flesh " - Somerset Maugham" What is the definition of "putrid"?
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putrid
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s
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the putrid atmosphere of the court
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morally corrupt or evil
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[] |
"the putrid atmosphere of the court" What is the definition of "putrid"?
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presumptuously
|
r
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he presumptuously overstepped the doctor 's orders
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in a presumptuous manner
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[] |
"he presumptuously overstepped the doctor 's orders" What is the definition of "presumptuously"?
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shrewish
|
s
|
a shrewish wife
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continually complaining or faultfinding
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"a shrewish wife" What is the definition of "shrewish"?
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respiratory
|
a
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respiratory assistance
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pertaining to respiration
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[] |
"respiratory assistance" What is the definition of "respiratory"?
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bright
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a
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the sun was bright and hot
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emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
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[] |
"the sun was bright and hot" What is the definition of "bright"?
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bright
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s
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bright dress
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having striking color
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"bright dress" What is the definition of "bright"?
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bright
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s
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the room was bright and airy
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having lots of light either natural or artificial
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[] |
"the room was bright and airy" What is the definition of "bright"?
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bright
|
r
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the windows glowed jewel bright
|
with brightness
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[] |
"the windows glowed jewel bright" What is the definition of "bright"?
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cursorily
|
r
|
he looked cursorily through the magazine
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without taking pains
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[] |
"he looked cursorily through the magazine" What is the definition of "cursorily"?
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towering
|
s
|
towering icebergs
|
of imposing height
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[] |
"towering icebergs" What is the definition of "towering"?
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towering
|
s
|
towering icebergs
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especially standing out above others
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"towering icebergs" What is the definition of "towering"?
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secondhand
|
s
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a secondhand report
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derived from what is primary or original
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"a secondhand report" What is the definition of "secondhand"?
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secondhand
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s
|
a secondhand report
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not firsthand
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[] |
"a secondhand report" What is the definition of "secondhand"?
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secondhand
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s
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bought a secondhand ( or used ) car
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previously used or owned by another
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[] |
"bought a secondhand ( or used ) car" What is the definition of "secondhand"?
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secondhand
|
r
|
I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand
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by indirect means
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[] |
"I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand" What is the definition of "secondhand"?
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agape
|
s
|
we stood there agape with wonder
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with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
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"we stood there agape with wonder" What is the definition of "agape"?
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openness
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n
|
the openness of the prairies
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without obstructions to passage or view
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"the openness of the prairies" What is the definition of "openness"?
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callous
|
s
|
a callous indifference to suffering
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emotionally hardened
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"a callous indifference to suffering" What is the definition of "callous"?
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callous
|
s
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with a workman 's callous hands
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having calluses
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[] |
"with a workman 's callous hands" What is the definition of "callous"?
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callous
|
s
|
with a workman 's callous hands
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having skin made tough and thick through wear
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[] |
"with a workman 's callous hands" What is the definition of "callous"?
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jog
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n
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there was a jog in the road
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a sharp change in direction
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[] |
"there was a jog in the road" What is the definition of "jog"?
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jog
|
v
|
jog along the canal
|
to run for exercise
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[
"run",
"jogging",
"running"
] |
"jog along the canal" What is the definition of "jog"?
|
jog
|
v
|
jog my memory
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to stimulate to remember
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[] |
"jog my memory" What is the definition of "jog"?
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paroxysm
|
n
|
a paroxysm of giggling
|
a sudden uncontrollable attack
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|
[
"fit",
"convulsion",
"attack"
] |
"a paroxysm of giggling" What is the definition of "paroxysm"?
|
terminate
|
v
|
the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed
|
to have an end , in a temporal , spatial , or quantitative sense
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wordnet
|
[
"finishing",
"end",
"stop",
"break",
"culminate",
"lapse",
"recess",
"disappear",
"cease",
"close",
"ending",
"finish",
"lapsed",
"adjourn",
"discontinue",
"vanish"
] |
"the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed" What is the definition of "terminate"?
|
terminate
|
v
|
the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed
|
to either spatial or metaphorical
|
wordnet
|
[
"finishing",
"end",
"stop",
"break",
"culminate",
"lapse",
"recess",
"disappear",
"cease",
"close",
"ending",
"finish",
"lapsed",
"adjourn",
"discontinue",
"vanish"
] |
"the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed" What is the definition of "terminate"?
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conjectural
|
s
|
theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural
|
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
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[] |
"theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural" What is the definition of "conjectural"?
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thoughtless
|
a
|
the debate turned into thoughtless bickering
|
showing lack of careful thought
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[] |
"the debate turned into thoughtless bickering" What is the definition of "thoughtless"?
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thoughtless
|
s
|
the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread
|
without care or thought for others
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|
[
"unthinking",
""
] |
"the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread" What is the definition of "thoughtless"?
|
thoughtless
|
s
|
the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread
|
let them eat cake
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|
[
"unthinking",
""
] |
"the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread" What is the definition of "thoughtless"?
|
surreptitious
|
s
|
a surreptitious glance at his watch
|
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
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[] |
"a surreptitious glance at his watch" What is the definition of "surreptitious"?
|
surreptitious
|
s
|
a surreptitious glance at his watch
|
taking pains to avoid being observed
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[] |
"a surreptitious glance at his watch" What is the definition of "surreptitious"?
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surreptitious
|
s
|
surreptitious mobilization of troops
|
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
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[] |
"surreptitious mobilization of troops" What is the definition of "surreptitious"?
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staff
|
n
|
the hospital has an excellent nursing staff
|
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
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[] |
"the hospital has an excellent nursing staff" What is the definition of "staff"?
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staff
|
n
|
he walked with the help of a wooden staff
|
a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
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[] |
"he walked with the help of a wooden staff" What is the definition of "staff"?
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staff
|
n
|
the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university
|
the body of teachers and administrators at a school
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[
"body",
"faculty"
] |
"the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university" What is the definition of "staff"?
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discontent
|
a
|
saw many discontent faces in the room
|
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
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|
[
"discontented",
""
] |
"saw many discontent faces in the room" What is the definition of "discontent"?
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blizzard
|
n
|
a blizzard of lawsuits
|
a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
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|
[
"rash",
"series"
] |
"a blizzard of lawsuits" What is the definition of "blizzard"?
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lordly
|
s
|
heir to a lordly fortune
|
of or befitting a lord
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[] |
"heir to a lordly fortune" What is the definition of "lordly"?
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lordly
|
s
|
his lordly manners were offensive
|
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
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[] |
"his lordly manners were offensive" What is the definition of "lordly"?
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cogent
|
s
|
a cogent argument
|
powerfully persuasive
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[] |
"a cogent argument" What is the definition of "cogent"?
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downstairs
|
a
|
the downstairs ( or downstair ) phone
|
on or of lower floors of a building
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[] |
"the downstairs ( or downstair ) phone" What is the definition of "downstairs"?
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downstairs
|
r
|
the tenants live downstairs
|
on a floor below
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[] |
"the tenants live downstairs" What is the definition of "downstairs"?
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corrective
|
s
|
the teacher 's action was corrective rather than instructional
|
designed to promote discipline
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[] |
"the teacher 's action was corrective rather than instructional" What is the definition of "corrective"?
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corrective
|
s
|
corrective measures
|
tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition
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[] |
"corrective measures" What is the definition of "corrective"?
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cat
|
n
|
what a cat she is !
|
a spiteful woman gossip
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wordnet
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[] |
"what a cat she is !" What is the definition of "cat"?
|
smoky
|
a
|
smoky rafters
|
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
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[] |
"smoky rafters" What is the definition of "smoky"?
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smoky
|
s
|
smoky sausages
|
tasting of smoke
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[] |
"smoky sausages" What is the definition of "smoky"?
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upward
|
s
|
the cards were face upward
|
directed up
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[] |
"the cards were face upward" What is the definition of "upward"?
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upward
|
s
|
a general upward movement of fish
|
extending or moving toward a higher place
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[] |
"a general upward movement of fish" What is the definition of "upward"?
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upward
|
r
|
from childhood upward
|
to a later time
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[] |
"from childhood upward" What is the definition of "upward"?
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convenient
|
a
|
a convenient excuse for not going
|
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
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[] |
"a convenient excuse for not going" What is the definition of "convenient"?
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andante
|
r
|
this passage must be played andante
|
at a moderately slow tempo
|
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[] |
"this passage must be played andante" What is the definition of "andante"?
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killing
|
s
|
a killing joke
|
very funny
|
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[] |
"a killing joke" What is the definition of "killing"?
|
pasty
|
s
|
he looked pasty and red-eyed
|
resembling paste in color
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[] |
"he looked pasty and red-eyed" What is the definition of "pasty"?
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pasty
|
s
|
he looked pasty and red-eyed
|
pallid
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[] |
"he looked pasty and red-eyed" What is the definition of "pasty"?
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quarrelsome
|
s
|
quarrelsome when drinking
|
given to quarreling
|
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[] |
"quarrelsome when drinking" What is the definition of "quarrelsome"?
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legal
|
a
|
legal loophole
|
of or relating to jurisprudence
|
wordnet
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[] |
"legal loophole" What is the definition of "legal"?
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legal
|
a
|
the legal profession
|
relating to or characteristic of the profession of law
|
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[] |
"the legal profession" What is the definition of "legal"?
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legal
|
s
|
a legal pass receiver
|
allowed by official rules
|
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[] |
"a legal pass receiver" What is the definition of "legal"?
|
bridle
|
n
|
his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
|
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
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[] |
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" What is the definition of "bridle"?
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syphilitic
|
a
|
syphilitic symptoms
|
of or relating to or infected with syphilis
|
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[] |
"syphilitic symptoms" What is the definition of "syphilitic"?
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bohemian
|
s
|
a bohemian life style
|
unconventional in especially appearance and behavior
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[] |
"a bohemian life style" What is the definition of "bohemian"?
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lend
|
v
|
I will lend you my car
|
to give temporarily
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wordnet
|
[
"loan",
"giving",
"advance",
"lending"
] |
"I will lend you my car" What is the definition of "lend"?
|
lend
|
v
|
I will lend you my car
|
to let have for a limited time
|
wordnet
|
[
"loan",
"giving",
"advance",
"lending"
] |
"I will lend you my car" What is the definition of "lend"?
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lend
|
v
|
This story would lend itself well to serialization on television
|
to have certain characteristics of qualities for something
|
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[] |
"This story would lend itself well to serialization on television" What is the definition of "lend"?
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lend
|
v
|
This story would lend itself well to serialization on television
|
to be open or vulnerable to
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[] |
"This story would lend itself well to serialization on television" What is the definition of "lend"?
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magnificence
|
n
|
for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen 's hotel
|
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
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wordnet
|
[
"elegance",
"grandness"
] |
"for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen 's hotel" What is the definition of "magnificence"?
|
labored
|
s
|
a labored style of debating
|
lacking natural ease
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[] |
"a labored style of debating" What is the definition of "labored"?
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labored
|
s
|
the subject made for labored reading
|
requiring or showing effort
|
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[] |
"the subject made for labored reading" What is the definition of "labored"?
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fate
|
n
|
deserved a better fate
|
your overall circumstances or condition in life including everything that happens to you
|
wordnet
|
[
"destiny",
"failure",
"lot",
"misfortune",
"fortune",
"condition",
"portion",
"providence"
] |
"deserved a better fate" What is the definition of "fate"?
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bravely
|
r
|
bravely he went into the burning house
|
in a courageous manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"bravely he went into the burning house" What is the definition of "bravely"?
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desirous
|
a
|
desirous of high office
|
having or expressing desire for something
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"desirous of high office" What is the definition of "desirous"?
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winnow
|
v
|
winnow chaff
|
to blow away or off with a current of air
|
wordnet
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[] |
"winnow chaff" What is the definition of "winnow"?
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anyhow
|
r
|
they came anyhow they could
|
in any way whatsoever
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"they came anyhow they could" What is the definition of "anyhow"?
|
synergistic
|
s
|
a synergistic effect
|
working together
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a synergistic effect" What is the definition of "synergistic"?
|
synergistic
|
s
|
a synergistic effect
|
used especially of groups , as subsidiaries of a corporation , cooperating for an enhanced effect
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a synergistic effect" What is the definition of "synergistic"?
|
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