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silence
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v
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Please silence the children in the church !
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to cause to be quiet or not talk
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wordnet
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[
"muzzle",
"conquer",
"inhibit",
"hush",
"suppress",
"hushing",
"lull",
"subdue",
"subdued",
"still"
] |
"Please silence the children in the church !" What is the definition of "silence"?
|
estimation
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n
|
they had a high estimation of his ability
|
the respect with which a person is held
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wordnet
|
[
"estimate",
"regard",
"reputation",
"esteem",
"respect",
"report"
] |
"they had a high estimation of his ability" What is the definition of "estimation"?
|
portfolio
|
n
|
he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio
|
a large , flat , thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio" What is the definition of "portfolio"?
|
portfolio
|
n
|
he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio
|
usually leather
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio" What is the definition of "portfolio"?
|
portfolio
|
n
|
the artist had put together a portfolio of his work
|
a set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the artist had put together a portfolio of his work" What is the definition of "portfolio"?
|
portfolio
|
n
|
they were disappointed by the poor returns on their stock portfolio
|
a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution
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wordnet
|
[] |
"they were disappointed by the poor returns on their stock portfolio" What is the definition of "portfolio"?
|
laziness
|
n
|
the laziness of the day helped her to relax
|
relaxed and easy activity
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wordnet
|
[] |
"the laziness of the day helped her to relax" What is the definition of "laziness"?
|
fleck
|
n
|
a fleck of red
|
a small contrasting part of something
|
wordnet
|
[
"patch",
"speckle",
"spot",
"plaque",
"speck",
"dapple",
"nebula",
"splash",
"fret"
] |
"a fleck of red" What is the definition of "fleck"?
|
unprincipled
|
a
|
freedom from coarse unprincipled calumny " - A.E.Stevenson
|
lacking principles or moral scruples
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"freedom from coarse unprincipled calumny " - A.E.Stevenson" What is the definition of "unprincipled"?
|
indubitably
|
r
|
it was immediately and indubitably apparent that I had interrupted a scene of lovers
|
in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted
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wordnet
|
[] |
"it was immediately and indubitably apparent that I had interrupted a scene of lovers" What is the definition of "indubitably"?
|
characteristically
|
r
|
he arrived characteristically late
|
in characteristic manner
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wordnet
|
[] |
"he arrived characteristically late" What is the definition of "characteristically"?
|
erosive
|
s
|
the erosive effects of waves on the shoreline
|
wearing away by friction
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the erosive effects of waves on the shoreline" What is the definition of "erosive"?
|
nationalist
|
s
|
nationalist aspirations
|
devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others
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wordnet
|
[] |
"nationalist aspirations" What is the definition of "nationalist"?
|
tamely
|
r
|
the labour movement allowed itself to be run out of power tamely
|
in a tame manner
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wordnet
|
[] |
"the labour movement allowed itself to be run out of power tamely" What is the definition of "tamely"?
|
peninsular
|
a
|
peninsular isolation
|
of or forming or resembling a peninsula
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wordnet
|
[] |
"peninsular isolation" What is the definition of "peninsular"?
|
orchestral
|
a
|
orchestral score
|
relating to or composed for an orchestra
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"orchestral score" What is the definition of "orchestral"?
|
macerate
|
v
|
macerate peaches
|
to soften , usually by steeping in liquid , and cause to disintegrate as a result
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wordnet
|
[] |
"macerate peaches" What is the definition of "macerate"?
|
momentarily
|
r
|
we paused momentarily before proceeding
|
for an instant or moment
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wordnet
|
[] |
"we paused momentarily before proceeding" What is the definition of "momentarily"?
|
chestnut
|
s
|
a chestnut horse
|
of a golden brown to reddish brown color
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a chestnut horse" What is the definition of "chestnut"?
|
erudite
|
s
|
an erudite professor
|
having or showing profound knowledge
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wordnet
|
[] |
"an erudite professor" What is the definition of "erudite"?
|
hitter
|
n
|
a hard hitter
|
someone who hits
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wordnet
|
[
"slapper",
"spanker",
"striker"
] |
"a hard hitter" What is the definition of "hitter"?
|
impalpable
|
a
|
an impalpable cloud
|
imperceptible to the senses or the mind
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wordnet
|
[] |
"an impalpable cloud" What is the definition of "impalpable"?
|
impalpable
|
s
|
an impalpable pulse
|
not perceptible to the touch
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an impalpable pulse" What is the definition of "impalpable"?
|
persuasive
|
a
|
persuasive eloquence
|
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"persuasive eloquence" What is the definition of "persuasive"?
|
icy
|
s
|
icy northern waters
|
covered with or containing or consisting of ice
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"icy northern waters" What is the definition of "icy"?
|
icy
|
s
|
roads and trees glazed with an icy film
|
shiny and slick as with a thin coating of ice
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wordnet
|
[] |
"roads and trees glazed with an icy film" What is the definition of "icy"?
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icy
|
s
|
icy stare
|
devoid of warmth and cordiality
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"icy stare" What is the definition of "icy"?
|
icy
|
s
|
icy stare
|
expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"icy stare" What is the definition of "icy"?
|
sensitivity
|
n
|
sensitivity to pain
|
responsiveness to external stimuli
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wordnet
|
[] |
"sensitivity to pain" What is the definition of "sensitivity"?
|
sensitivity
|
n
|
sensitivity to pain
|
the faculty of sensation
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wordnet
|
[] |
"sensitivity to pain" What is the definition of "sensitivity"?
|
sensitivity
|
n
|
a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity
|
the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences
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wordnet
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[] |
"a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity" What is the definition of "sensitivity"?
|
behave
|
v
|
Do n't behave like a fool
|
to show a certain behavior
|
wordnet
|
[
"make",
"swelling",
"freeze",
"toy",
"acting",
"play",
"swollen",
"presume",
"jesting",
"menace",
"joke",
"footless",
"wanton",
"bungling",
"swagger",
"bungle",
"swell",
"act",
"trifle",
"bluster",
"ramp",
"blustering",
"sauce",
"jest"
] |
"Do n't behave like a fool" What is the definition of "behave"?
|
behave
|
v
|
Do n't behave like a fool
|
to conduct or comport oneself
|
wordnet
|
[
"make",
"swelling",
"freeze",
"toy",
"acting",
"play",
"swollen",
"presume",
"jesting",
"menace",
"joke",
"footless",
"wanton",
"bungling",
"swagger",
"bungle",
"swell",
"act",
"trifle",
"bluster",
"ramp",
"blustering",
"sauce",
"jest"
] |
"Do n't behave like a fool" What is the definition of "behave"?
|
generic
|
a
|
the generic name
|
relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus
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wordnet
|
[] |
"the generic name" What is the definition of "generic"?
|
generic
|
s
|
` Acetaminophen ' is the generic form of the proprietary drug ` Tylenol '
|
not protected by trademark
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"` Acetaminophen ' is the generic form of the proprietary drug ` Tylenol '" What is the definition of "generic"?
|
generic
|
s
|
is there a generic Asian mind ?
|
applicable to an entire class or group
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"is there a generic Asian mind ?" What is the definition of "generic"?
|
suggestion
|
n
|
the picnic was her suggestion
|
an idea that is suggested
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the picnic was her suggestion" What is the definition of "suggestion"?
|
suggestion
|
n
|
it was a suggestion we could n't refuse
|
a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
|
wordnet
|
[
"overture",
"approach",
"hint",
"feeler",
"advance",
"trace",
"ghost",
"breath",
"touch",
"proposition"
] |
"it was a suggestion we could n't refuse" What is the definition of "suggestion"?
|
upwind
|
r
|
they flew upwind
|
in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"they flew upwind" What is the definition of "upwind"?
|
appreciate
|
v
|
Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter ?
|
to be fully aware of
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter ?" What is the definition of "appreciate"?
|
appreciate
|
v
|
Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter ?
|
to realize fully
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter ?" What is the definition of "appreciate"?
|
bier
|
n
|
we followed the bier to the graveyard
|
a coffin along with its stand
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"we followed the bier to the graveyard" What is the definition of "bier"?
|
fashionably
|
r
|
his voice had no trace of the drawl that you would expect to find in a fashionably dressed young man
|
in a fashionable manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his voice had no trace of the drawl that you would expect to find in a fashionably dressed young man" What is the definition of "fashionably"?
|
duress
|
n
|
confessed under duress
|
compulsory force or threat
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"confessed under duress" What is the definition of "duress"?
|
sacred
|
a
|
sacred texts
|
concerned with religion or religious purposes
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"sacred texts" What is the definition of "sacred"?
|
sacred
|
s
|
saw motherhood as woman 's sacred calling
|
worthy of respect or dedication
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"saw motherhood as woman 's sacred calling" What is the definition of "sacred"?
|
sacred
|
s
|
a fund sacred to charity
|
devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a fund sacred to charity" What is the definition of "sacred"?
|
sacred
|
s
|
the sacred mosque
|
made or declared or believed to be holy
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the sacred mosque" What is the definition of "sacred"?
|
sacred
|
s
|
the sacred mosque
|
devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the sacred mosque" What is the definition of "sacred"?
|
serene
|
s
|
serene skies and a bright blue sea
|
completely clear and fine
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"serene skies and a bright blue sea" What is the definition of "serene"?
|
serene
|
s
|
he remained serene in the midst of turbulence
|
not agitated
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he remained serene in the midst of turbulence" What is the definition of "serene"?
|
serene
|
s
|
he remained serene in the midst of turbulence
|
without losing self-possession
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he remained serene in the midst of turbulence" What is the definition of "serene"?
|
crude
|
s
|
managed to make a crude splint
|
not carefully or expertly made
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"managed to make a crude splint" What is the definition of "crude"?
|
crude
|
s
|
a crude joke
|
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
|
wordnet
|
[
"vulgar",
"earthy",
"gross",
""
] |
"a crude joke" What is the definition of "crude"?
|
crude
|
s
|
the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man
|
belonging to an early stage of technical development
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man" What is the definition of "crude"?
|
crude
|
s
|
the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man
|
characterized by simplicity and often crudeness
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man" What is the definition of "crude"?
|
crude
|
a
|
crude oil
|
not refined or processed
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"crude oil" What is the definition of "crude"?
|
climatic
|
a
|
climatic changes
|
of or relating to a climate
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"climatic changes" What is the definition of "climatic"?
|
piebald
|
s
|
a piebald horse
|
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
|
wordnet
|
[
"painted",
"",
"pied",
"motley"
] |
"a piebald horse" What is the definition of "piebald"?
|
innovative
|
s
|
stylistically innovative works
|
being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"stylistically innovative works" What is the definition of "innovative"?
|
innovative
|
s
|
is British industry innovative enough ?
|
ahead of the times
|
wordnet
|
[
"advanced",
"",
"modern"
] |
"is British industry innovative enough ?" What is the definition of "innovative"?
|
underlying
|
s
|
an underlying meaning
|
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an underlying meaning" What is the definition of "underlying"?
|
underlying
|
s
|
underlying principles
|
being or involving basic facts or principles
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"underlying principles" What is the definition of "underlying"?
|
therein
|
r
|
they can read therein what our plans are
|
in or into that thing or place
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"they can read therein what our plans are" What is the definition of "therein"?
|
sexual
|
a
|
sexual orientation
|
of or relating to or characterized by sexuality
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"sexual orientation" What is the definition of "sexual"?
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sexual
|
a
|
sexual reproduction
|
having or involving sex
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"sexual reproduction" What is the definition of "sexual"?
|
lucent
|
s
|
the lucent moon
|
softly bright or radiant
|
wordnet
|
[
"aglow",
"",
"luminous",
"lambent"
] |
"the lucent moon" What is the definition of "lucent"?
|
puffy
|
s
|
puffy tumid flesh
|
abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
|
wordnet
|
[
"turgid",
"",
"tumescent"
] |
"puffy tumid flesh" What is the definition of "puffy"?
|
puffy
|
s
|
puffy off-shore winds
|
blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"puffy off-shore winds" What is the definition of "puffy"?
|
openly
|
r
|
he openly flaunted his affection for his sister
|
in an open way
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he openly flaunted his affection for his sister" What is the definition of "openly"?
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capital
|
s
|
a capital fellow
|
first-rate
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a capital fellow" What is the definition of "capital"?
|
capital
|
s
|
our capital concern was to avoid defeat
|
of primary importance
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"our capital concern was to avoid defeat" What is the definition of "capital"?
|
capital
|
s
|
capital A
|
uppercase
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"capital A" What is the definition of "capital"?
|
oppression
|
n
|
the tyrant 's oppression of the people
|
the act of subjugating by cruelty
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the tyrant 's oppression of the people" What is the definition of "oppression"?
|
imaginative
|
s
|
an imaginative use of material
|
marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an imaginative use of material" What is the definition of "imaginative"?
|
specialize
|
v
|
specialize one 's research
|
to suit to a special purpose
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"specialize one 's research" What is the definition of "specialize"?
|
inhalant
|
a
|
an inhalant pore
|
inhaling or serving for inhalation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an inhalant pore" What is the definition of "inhalant"?
|
engraved
|
v
|
engraved the trophy cupt with the winner 's
|
to carve , cut , or etch into a material or surface
|
wordnet
|
[
"inscribe",
"grave",
"carve"
] |
"engraved the trophy cupt with the winner 's" What is the definition of "engraved"?
|
engraved
|
v
|
The event engraved itself into her memory
|
to impress or affect deeply
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"The event engraved itself into her memory" What is the definition of "engraved"?
|
engraved
|
s
|
engraved invitations
|
cut or impressed into a surface
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"engraved invitations" What is the definition of "engraved"?
|
forager
|
n
|
in Japan a fungus forager can earn a good living
|
someone who hunts for food and provisions
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"in Japan a fungus forager can earn a good living" What is the definition of "forager"?
|
affluent
|
s
|
an affluent banker
|
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
|
wordnet
|
[
"moneyed",
"",
"wealthy",
"flush"
] |
"an affluent banker" What is the definition of "affluent"?
|
overhasty
|
s
|
rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion
|
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion" What is the definition of "overhasty"?
|
previously
|
r
|
she had previously lived in Chicago
|
at an earlier time or formerly
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she had previously lived in Chicago" What is the definition of "previously"?
|
clearance
|
n
|
the plane was given clearance to land
|
permission to proceed
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the plane was given clearance to land" What is the definition of "clearance"?
|
tip
|
n
|
he got a tip on the stock market
|
an indication of potential opportunity
|
wordnet
|
[
"steer",
"hint",
"counsel",
"lead",
"wind",
"guidance"
] |
"he got a tip on the stock market" What is the definition of "tip"?
|
tip
|
v
|
tip the screen upward
|
to cause to tilt
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"tip the screen upward" What is the definition of "tip"?
|
gripe
|
n
|
I have a gripe about the service here
|
informal terms for objecting
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"I have a gripe about the service here" What is the definition of "gripe"?
|
count
|
v
|
Can you count the books on your shelf ?
|
to determine the number or amount of
|
wordnet
|
[
"determine",
"census",
"countess",
"add",
"recount",
"tally",
"find",
"tot",
"determined",
"ascertain",
"enumerate",
"sum",
"number",
"total",
"numerate"
] |
"Can you count the books on your shelf ?" What is the definition of "count"?
|
count
|
v
|
The toddler could count to 100
|
to name or recite the numbers in ascending order
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"The toddler could count to 100" What is the definition of "count"?
|
install
|
v
|
install the washer and dryer
|
to set up for use
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"install the washer and dryer" What is the definition of "install"?
|
available
|
a
|
kept a fire extinguisher available
|
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"kept a fire extinguisher available" What is the definition of "available"?
|
available
|
s
|
he was not available for comment
|
not busy
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he was not available for comment" What is the definition of "available"?
|
available
|
s
|
he was not available for comment
|
not otherwise committed
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he was not available for comment" What is the definition of "available"?
|
available
|
s
|
the house is available after July 1
|
convenient for use or disposal
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the house is available after July 1" What is the definition of "available"?
|
disgusting
|
s
|
a disgusting smell
|
highly offensive
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a disgusting smell" What is the definition of "disgusting"?
|
intertwine
|
v
|
intertwine the ribbons
|
to spin , wind , or twist together
|
wordnet
|
[
"knotted",
"lace",
"wattle",
"wreathe",
"laced",
"tangle",
"twine",
"lacing",
"splice",
"twist",
"ravel",
"distort",
"wind",
"entwine",
"knot"
] |
"intertwine the ribbons" What is the definition of "intertwine"?
|
stunner
|
n
|
the stunner was what happened on Saturday
|
an unexpected and amazing event
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the stunner was what happened on Saturday" What is the definition of "stunner"?
|
immigration
|
n
|
the increased immigration strengthened the colony
|
the body of immigrants arriving during a specified interval
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the increased immigration strengthened the colony" What is the definition of "immigration"?
|
greasy
|
s
|
greasy hamburgers
|
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"greasy hamburgers" What is the definition of "greasy"?
|
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