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durable
s
hopes for a durable peace
existing for a long time
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"hopes for a durable peace" What is the definition of "durable"?
durable
s
durable denim jeans
capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
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"durable denim jeans" What is the definition of "durable"?
durable
s
less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys
very long lasting
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crawl
n
the traffic advanced at a crawl
a very slow movement
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"the traffic advanced at a crawl" What is the definition of "crawl"?
crawl
n
a crawl was all that the injured man could manage
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
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[ "travel", "creeping", "creep", "locomotion" ]
"a crawl was all that the injured man could manage" What is the definition of "crawl"?
swiftly
r
she moved swiftly
in a swift manner
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[ "fleetly", "" ]
"she moved swiftly" What is the definition of "swiftly"?
nest
n
a machine-gun nest
a kind of gun emplacement
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"a machine-gun nest" What is the definition of "nest"?
permeable
a
permeable membranes
allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
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shaggy
s
a shaggy beard
used of hair
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shaggy
s
a shaggy beard
thick and poorly groomed
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shaggy
s
shaggy rugs
having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags
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ethnic
s
influenced by ethnic and cultural ties " - J.F.Kennedy
denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people
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"influenced by ethnic and cultural ties " - J.F.Kennedy" What is the definition of "ethnic"?
cascade
n
progressing in severity as though a cascade of genetic damage was occurring
a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
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"progressing in severity as though a cascade of genetic damage was occurring" What is the definition of "cascade"?
cascade
n
a sudden cascade of sparks
a sudden downpour as of tears or sparks etc likened to a rain shower
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[ "shower", "descent" ]
"a sudden cascade of sparks" What is the definition of "cascade"?
disturbance
n
there was too much anger and disturbance
an unhappy and worried mental state
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[ "agitation", "upset" ]
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disturbance
n
they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused
a disorderly outburst or tumult
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[ "disruption", "incident", "convulsion", "tempest", "disorder", "uproar", "flutter", "tumult", "splash", "commotion" ]
"they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused" What is the definition of "disturbance"?
stereotyped
s
stereotyped phrases of condolence
lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
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react
v
The hydrogen and the oxygen react
to undergo a chemical reaction
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bloodshot
s
bloodshot eyes
reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels
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"bloodshot eyes" What is the definition of "bloodshot"?
bloodshot
s
bloodshot eyes
inflamed
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"bloodshot eyes" What is the definition of "bloodshot"?
fully
r
fully grown
to the greatest degree or extent
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"fully grown" What is the definition of "fully"?
fully
r
fully grown
completely or entirely
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"fully grown" What is the definition of "fully"?
fully
r
they were fully ( or amply ) fed
sufficiently
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"they were fully ( or amply ) fed" What is the definition of "fully"?
fully
r
they were fully ( or amply ) fed
more than adequately
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"they were fully ( or amply ) fed" What is the definition of "fully"?
publicly
r
she admitted publicly to being a communist
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public
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publicly
r
she admitted publicly to being a communist
openly
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publicly
r
publicly provided medical care
by the public or the people generally
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"publicly provided medical care" What is the definition of "publicly"?
pronounced
s
a pronounced flavor of cinnamon
strongly marked
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pronounced
s
a pronounced flavor of cinnamon
easily noticeable
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"a pronounced flavor of cinnamon" What is the definition of "pronounced"?
active
n
` The boy threw the ball ' uses the active voice
the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
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"` The boy threw the ball ' uses the active voice" What is the definition of "active"?
active
a
active tuberculosis
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
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"active tuberculosis" What is the definition of "active"?
active
a
a director who takes an active interest in corporate operations
disposed to take action or effectuate change
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active
a
an active toddler
characterized by energetic activity
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active
s
on active duty
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
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active
s
an active member of the club
taking part in an activity
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active
s
an active tradition
in operation
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commercial
a
a commercial attache
of or relating to commercialism
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commercial
s
commercial grade of beef
of the kind or quality used in commerce
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commercial
s
commercial grade of beef
average or inferior
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ghastly
s
ghastly wounds
shockingly repellent
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ghastly
s
ghastly wounds
inspiring horror
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ghastly
s
ghastly shrieks
gruesomely indicative of death or the dead
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absurd
n
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth " -- Albert Camus
a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless
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"The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth " -- Albert Camus" What is the definition of "absurd"?
absurd
s
the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant " - Walter Lippman
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
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"the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant " - Walter Lippman" What is the definition of "absurd"?
absurd
s
the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
incongruous
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absurd
s
the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
inviting ridicule
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indictable
s
an indictable offense
liable to be accused , or cause for such liability
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barefaced
s
a barefaced lie
with no effort to conceal
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barefaced
s
a barefaced hypocrite
unrestrained by convention or propriety
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[ "brazen", "", "audacious", "brassy", "insolent" ]
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organize
v
Can you help me organize my files ?
to bring order and organization to
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organize
v
organize a strike
to arrange by systematic planning and united effort
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[ "initiate", "prepare", "laying", "laid", "lay", "pioneer", "sandwich", "embattled", "mount" ]
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ornately
r
the cradle was ornately carved
in an ornate manner
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repel
v
repel the enemy
to cause to move back by force or influence
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[ "force", "forced", "pushing", "repulse", "push" ]
"repel the enemy" What is the definition of "repel"?
repel
v
repel the attacker
to force or drive back
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[ "rebuff", "defend", "fight", "repulse", "fighting" ]
"repel the attacker" What is the definition of "repel"?
catarrhal
a
catarrhal fever is any of several respiratory or oral diseases of livestock such as bluetongue in horses and sheep
of or relating to a catarrh
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"catarrhal fever is any of several respiratory or oral diseases of livestock such as bluetongue in horses and sheep" What is the definition of "catarrhal"?
popularity
n
his charm soon won him affection and popularity
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
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accidentally
r
they met accidentally
without advance planning
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grantor
n
conveyed from grantor to grantee
a person who makes a grant in legal form
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desperate
n
they prey on the hopes of the desperate
a person who is frightened and in need of help
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desperate
s
a desperate criminal
dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair
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desperate
s
made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber
showing extreme courage
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desperate
s
made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber
especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
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physiological
a
physiological psychology
of or relating to the biological study of physiology
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physiological
s
physiological processes
of or consistent with an organisms normal functioning
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psychic
s
psychic energy
affecting or influenced by the human mind
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psychic
s
psychic phenomena
outside the sphere of physical science
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disrespectful
a
remarks disrespectful of the law
exhibiting lack of respect
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disrespectful
a
remarks disrespectful of the law
rude and discourteous
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taxable
a
taxable income
subject to taxation
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"taxable income" What is the definition of "taxable"?
glorification
n
the glorification of God
the act of glorifying as in worship
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longevity
n
her longevity as a star
duration of service
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compact
a
compact soil
closely and firmly united or packed together
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"compact soil" What is the definition of "compact"?
compact
s
a wrestler of compact build
having a short and solid form or stature
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compact
s
a compact style is brief and pithy
briefly giving the gist of something
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[ "compendious", "", "succinct" ]
"a compact style is brief and pithy" What is the definition of "compact"?
sublime
v
sublime iodine
to change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting
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[ "gasify", "vaporize", "sublimate" ]
"sublime iodine" What is the definition of "sublime"?
sublime
s
the sublime beauty of the night
inspiring awe
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mission
n
the planes were on a bombing mission
an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
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mission
n
a confidential mission to London
a special assignment that is given to a person or group
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[ "assignment", "charge" ]
"a confidential mission to London" What is the definition of "mission"?
rectal
a
rectal cancer
of or involving the rectum
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meritorious
s
a lifetime of meritorious service
deserving reward or praise
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academic
a
the academic curriculum
associated with academia or an academy
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"the academic curriculum" What is the definition of "academic"?
academic
s
an academic discussion
hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result
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"an academic discussion" What is the definition of "academic"?
detach
v
detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it
to take off
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[ "detached", "unbind", "break" ]
"detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it" What is the definition of "detach"?
detach
v
detach a regiment
to separate a small unit from a larger , especially for a special assignment
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[ "detached", "divide" ]
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treacherous
s
treacherous winding roads
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
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treacherous
s
the fiercest and most treacherous of foes
tending to betray
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connective
s
connective remarks between chapters
connecting or tending to connect
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"connective remarks between chapters" What is the definition of "connective"?
differ
v
These two tests differ in only one respect
to be different
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"These two tests differ in only one respect" What is the definition of "differ"?
close
n
they were playing better at the close of the season
the temporal end
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[ "end", "conclusion", "finis", "ending", "finale", "finish" ]
"they were playing better at the close of the season" What is the definition of "close"?
close
n
they were playing better at the close of the season
the concluding time
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"they were playing better at the close of the season" What is the definition of "close"?
close
a
close to noon
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
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"close to noon" What is the definition of "close"?
close
a
she was close to tears
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
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"she was close to tears" What is the definition of "close"?
close
s
close supervision
rigorously attentive
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"close supervision" What is the definition of "close"?
close
s
close supervision
strict and thorough
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"close supervision" What is the definition of "close"?
close
s
a close translation
marked by fidelity to an original
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"a close translation" What is the definition of "close"?
close
s
a close contest
evenly matched
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"a close contest" What is the definition of "close"?
close
r
he remained close on his guard
in an attentive manner
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"he remained close on his guard" What is the definition of "close"?
close
r
the bullet did n't come close
near in time or place or relationship
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"the bullet did n't come close" What is the definition of "close"?
coolness
n
he performed with all the coolness of a veteran
calm and unruffled self-assurance
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[ "calmness", "imperturbability" ]
"he performed with all the coolness of a veteran" What is the definition of "coolness"?
possible
n
politics is the art of the possible
something that can be done
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"politics is the art of the possible" What is the definition of "possible"?