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greasy
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s
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greasy coveralls
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smeared or soiled with grease or oil
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"greasy coveralls" What is the definition of "greasy"?
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adhesion
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n
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a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion
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the property of sticking together as of glue and wood or the joining of surfaces of different composition
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[
"adhesiveness",
"bond",
"stickiness"
] |
"a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion" What is the definition of "adhesion"?
|
appropriate
|
a
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a book not appropriate for children
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suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
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"a book not appropriate for children" What is the definition of "appropriate"?
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beneficiary
|
a
|
a beneficiary baron
|
having or arising from a benefice
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"a beneficiary baron" What is the definition of "beneficiary"?
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tramp
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n
|
a homeless tramp
|
a disreputable vagrant
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wordnet
|
[
"vagrant",
"bum"
] |
"a homeless tramp" What is the definition of "tramp"?
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tramp
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n
|
the tramp of military boots
|
a heavy footfall
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"the tramp of military boots" What is the definition of "tramp"?
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tramp
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v
|
We had to tramp the creeks
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to cross on foot
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"We had to tramp the creeks" What is the definition of "tramp"?
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perky
|
s
|
a perky little widow in her 70s
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characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
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[] |
"a perky little widow in her 70s" What is the definition of "perky"?
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dimple
|
n
|
His dimple appeared whenever he smiled
|
a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin
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[] |
"His dimple appeared whenever he smiled" What is the definition of "dimple"?
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spatially
|
r
|
spatially limited
|
with regard to space
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"spatially limited" What is the definition of "spatially"?
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germane
|
s
|
he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue
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relevant and appropriate
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[] |
"he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue" What is the definition of "germane"?
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doubly
|
r
|
she was doubly rewarded
|
to double the degree
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[] |
"she was doubly rewarded" What is the definition of "doubly"?
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doubly
|
r
|
he was doubly wrong
|
in a twofold manner
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[] |
"he was doubly wrong" What is the definition of "doubly"?
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revolutionary
|
s
|
a revolutionary discovery
|
markedly new or introducing radical change
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wordnet
|
[
"radical",
""
] |
"a revolutionary discovery" What is the definition of "revolutionary"?
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revolutionary
|
a
|
revolutionary wars
|
relating to or having the nature of a revolution
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[] |
"revolutionary wars" What is the definition of "revolutionary"?
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revolutionary
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a
|
revolutionary pamphlets
|
advocating or engaged in revolution
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[] |
"revolutionary pamphlets" What is the definition of "revolutionary"?
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prompt
|
s
|
the train is prompt
|
according to schedule or without delay
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[] |
"the train is prompt" What is the definition of "prompt"?
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prompt
|
s
|
the train is prompt
|
on time
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[] |
"the train is prompt" What is the definition of "prompt"?
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prompt
|
s
|
she is always prompt to help her friends
|
ready and willing or quick to act
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[] |
"she is always prompt to help her friends" What is the definition of "prompt"?
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prompt
|
s
|
a prompt reply
|
performed with little or no delay
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[] |
"a prompt reply" What is the definition of "prompt"?
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religiousness
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n
|
his care in observing the rules of good health amounted to a kind of religiousness
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the quality of being extremely conscientious
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[] |
"his care in observing the rules of good health amounted to a kind of religiousness" What is the definition of "religiousness"?
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welfare
|
n
|
she lives on welfare
|
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
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[] |
"she lives on welfare" What is the definition of "welfare"?
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alveolar
|
a
|
alveolar processes
|
pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
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[] |
"alveolar processes" What is the definition of "alveolar"?
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say
|
n
|
let him have his say
|
the chance to speak
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wordnet
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[] |
"let him have his say" What is the definition of "say"?
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say
|
v
|
Did his face say anything about how he felt ?
|
to communicate or express nonverbally
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[] |
"Did his face say anything about how he felt ?" What is the definition of "say"?
|
say
|
v
|
I say let 's forget this whole business
|
to state as ones opinion or judgement
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[] |
"I say let 's forget this whole business" What is the definition of "say"?
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say
|
v
|
I say let 's forget this whole business
|
to declare
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[] |
"I say let 's forget this whole business" What is the definition of "say"?
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discreditable
|
s
|
his marks were not at all discreditable
|
tending to bring discredit or disrepute
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[] |
"his marks were not at all discreditable" What is the definition of "discreditable"?
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discreditable
|
s
|
his marks were not at all discreditable
|
blameworthy
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[] |
"his marks were not at all discreditable" What is the definition of "discreditable"?
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domestication
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n
|
her explorer husband resisted all her attempts at domestication
|
accommodation to domestic life
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[] |
"her explorer husband resisted all her attempts at domestication" What is the definition of "domestication"?
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inverted
|
v
|
here the theme is inverted
|
to make an inversion in a musical composition
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[] |
"here the theme is inverted" What is the definition of "inverted"?
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inverted
|
s
|
a quotation mark is sometimes called an inverted comma
|
being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
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[] |
"a quotation mark is sometimes called an inverted comma" What is the definition of "inverted"?
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internecine
|
s
|
an internecine feud among proxy holders
|
within a group or organization
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[] |
"an internecine feud among proxy holders" What is the definition of "internecine"?
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internecine
|
s
|
internecine war
|
characterized by bloodshed and carnage for both sides
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[] |
"internecine war" What is the definition of "internecine"?
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juicy
|
s
|
juicy barmaids
|
having strong sexual appeal
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[] |
"juicy barmaids" What is the definition of "juicy"?
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juicy
|
s
|
a juicy contract
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lucrative
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[] |
"a juicy contract" What is the definition of "juicy"?
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juicy
|
s
|
a juicy scandal
|
suggestive of sexual impropriety
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[] |
"a juicy scandal" What is the definition of "juicy"?
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traffic
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n
|
heavy traffic overloaded the trunk lines
|
the amount of activity over a communication system during a given period of time
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wordnet
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[] |
"heavy traffic overloaded the trunk lines" What is the definition of "traffic"?
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traffic
|
v
|
traffic drugs
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to deal illegally
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[] |
"traffic drugs" What is the definition of "traffic"?
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instantaneous
|
s
|
relief was instantaneous
|
occurring with no delay
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[] |
"relief was instantaneous" What is the definition of "instantaneous"?
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innocuous
|
s
|
it was an innocuous remark
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not causing disapproval
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[] |
"it was an innocuous remark" What is the definition of "innocuous"?
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sector
|
n
|
the public sector
|
a social group that forms part of the society or the economy
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[] |
"the public sector" What is the definition of "sector"?
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sector
|
n
|
he was helpless in an important sector of his life
|
a particular aspect of life or activity
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wordnet
|
[
"facet",
"sphere"
] |
"he was helpless in an important sector of his life" What is the definition of "sector"?
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adequate
|
a
|
she had adequate training
|
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
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[] |
"she had adequate training" What is the definition of "adequate"?
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adequate
|
s
|
an adequate income
|
sufficient for the purpose
|
wordnet
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[] |
"an adequate income" What is the definition of "adequate"?
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adequate
|
s
|
more than adequate as a secretary
|
about average
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[] |
"more than adequate as a secretary" What is the definition of "adequate"?
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adequate
|
s
|
more than adequate as a secretary
|
acceptable
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wordnet
|
[] |
"more than adequate as a secretary" What is the definition of "adequate"?
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insurmountable
|
a
|
insurmountable disadvantages
|
not capable of being surmounted or overcome
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[] |
"insurmountable disadvantages" What is the definition of "insurmountable"?
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shadow
|
n
|
a shadow over his happiness
|
a premonition of something adverse
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[] |
"a shadow over his happiness" What is the definition of "shadow"?
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shadow
|
n
|
he felt secure in his father 's shadow
|
refuge from danger or observation
|
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[] |
"he felt secure in his father 's shadow" What is the definition of "shadow"?
|
wind
|
n
|
the collision knocked the wind out of him
|
breath
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the collision knocked the wind out of him" What is the definition of "wind"?
|
wind
|
v
|
wind your watch
|
to coil the spring of some mechanical device by turning a stem
|
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[] |
"wind your watch" What is the definition of "wind"?
|
astute
|
s
|
an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
|
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease" What is the definition of "astute"?
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perhaps
|
r
|
perhaps she will call tomorrow
|
by chance
|
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[] |
"perhaps she will call tomorrow" What is the definition of "perhaps"?
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look
|
n
|
he went out to have a look
|
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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wordnet
|
[
"perception",
"observance",
"sight",
"view",
"observation",
"peek",
"glance",
"survey",
"scrutiny",
"glimpse",
"stare",
"looking",
"squint",
"lookout",
"peep"
] |
"he went out to have a look" What is the definition of "look"?
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look
|
n
|
a look of triumph
|
the feelings expressed on a persons face
|
wordnet
|
[
"face",
"spark",
"sparkle",
"countenance",
"leer",
"twinkle",
"visage"
] |
"a look of triumph" What is the definition of "look"?
|
consult
|
v
|
They had to consult before arriving at a decision
|
to get or ask advice from
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wordnet
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[] |
"They had to consult before arriving at a decision" What is the definition of "consult"?
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consult
|
v
|
You should consult the dictionary
|
to seek information from
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[] |
"You should consult the dictionary" What is the definition of "consult"?
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sparkling
|
s
|
sparkling snow
|
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
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[] |
"sparkling snow" What is the definition of "sparkling"?
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sparkling
|
a
|
sparkling wines
|
used of wines and waters
|
wordnet
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[] |
"sparkling wines" What is the definition of "sparkling"?
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sparkling
|
a
|
sparkling wines
|
charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide
|
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[] |
"sparkling wines" What is the definition of "sparkling"?
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nickel
|
n
|
a nickel bag of drugs
|
five dollars worth of a drug
|
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[] |
"a nickel bag of drugs" What is the definition of "nickel"?
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aboveboard
|
s
|
their business was open and aboveboard
|
without concealment or deception
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[] |
"their business was open and aboveboard" What is the definition of "aboveboard"?
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aboveboard
|
s
|
their business was open and aboveboard
|
honest
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[] |
"their business was open and aboveboard" What is the definition of "aboveboard"?
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aboveboard
|
r
|
was known for dealing aboveboard in everything
|
in an honest manner
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[] |
"was known for dealing aboveboard in everything" What is the definition of "aboveboard"?
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articular
|
a
|
the articular surfaces of bones
|
relating to or affecting the joints of the body
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[] |
"the articular surfaces of bones" What is the definition of "articular"?
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apologetically
|
r
|
he spoke apologetically about his past
|
in an apologetic manner
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wordnet
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[] |
"he spoke apologetically about his past" What is the definition of "apologetically"?
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billowy
|
s
|
billowy storm clouds
|
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
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wordnet
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[] |
"billowy storm clouds" What is the definition of "billowy"?
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aweigh
|
s
|
anchors aweigh
|
hanging clear of the bottom
|
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[] |
"anchors aweigh" What is the definition of "aweigh"?
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deliberation
|
n
|
a little deliberation would have deterred them
|
careful consideration
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wordnet
|
[
"consideration",
"advisement"
] |
"a little deliberation would have deterred them" What is the definition of "deliberation"?
|
deliberation
|
n
|
he was a man of judicial deliberation
|
the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision
|
wordnet
|
[
"intentionality",
"deliberateness"
] |
"he was a man of judicial deliberation" What is the definition of "deliberation"?
|
unique
|
s
|
a species unique to Australia
|
applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a species unique to Australia" What is the definition of "unique"?
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unique
|
s
|
spoke with a unique accent
|
highly unusual or rare but not the single instance
|
wordnet
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[] |
"spoke with a unique accent" What is the definition of "unique"?
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unique
|
s
|
Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint
|
radically distinctive and without equal
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint" What is the definition of "unique"?
|
surf
|
v
|
Californians love to surf
|
to ride the waves of the sea with a surfboard
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wordnet
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[] |
"Californians love to surf" What is the definition of "surf"?
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surf
|
v
|
surf the internet or the world wide web
|
to look around casually and randomly , without seeking anything in particular
|
wordnet
|
[
"browse",
"seek",
"browsing",
"search"
] |
"surf the internet or the world wide web" What is the definition of "surf"?
|
least
|
n
|
it is the least I can do
|
something that is of no importance
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wordnet
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[] |
"it is the least I can do" What is the definition of "least"?
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least
|
a
|
did n't care the least bit
|
the superlative of little that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by the
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wordnet
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[] |
"did n't care the least bit" What is the definition of "least"?
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least
|
a
|
did n't care the least bit
|
a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
|
wordnet
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[] |
"did n't care the least bit" What is the definition of "least"?
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least
|
r
|
The garter snake is the least dangerous snake
|
used to form the superlative
|
wordnet
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[] |
"The garter snake is the least dangerous snake" What is the definition of "least"?
|
aspirate
|
v
|
aspirate the wound
|
to remove as if by suction
|
wordnet
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[] |
"aspirate the wound" What is the definition of "aspirate"?
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devious
|
s
|
used devious means to achieve success
|
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way
|
wordnet
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[] |
"used devious means to achieve success" What is the definition of "devious"?
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devious
|
s
|
used devious means to achieve success
|
misleading
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wordnet
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[] |
"used devious means to achieve success" What is the definition of "devious"?
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devious
|
s
|
a devious character
|
characterized by insincerity or deceit
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wordnet
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[] |
"a devious character" What is the definition of "devious"?
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devious
|
s
|
a devious character
|
evasive
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wordnet
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[] |
"a devious character" What is the definition of "devious"?
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devious
|
s
|
a scenic but devious route
|
deviating from a straight course
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wordnet
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[] |
"a scenic but devious route" What is the definition of "devious"?
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offensive
|
s
|
considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity
|
violating or tending to violate or offend against
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wordnet
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[] |
"considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity" What is the definition of "offensive"?
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offensive
|
a
|
offensive weapons
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for the purpose of attack rather than defense
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wordnet
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[] |
"offensive weapons" What is the definition of "offensive"?
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offensive
|
a
|
offensive remarks
|
causing anger or annoyance
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wordnet
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[] |
"offensive remarks" What is the definition of "offensive"?
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offensive
|
a
|
offensive odors
|
unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
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wordnet
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[] |
"offensive odors" What is the definition of "offensive"?
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gap
|
n
|
gap between income and outgo
|
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
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wordnet
|
[
"spread",
"disparity"
] |
"gap between income and outgo" What is the definition of "gap"?
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predicament
|
n
|
finds himself in a most awkward predicament
|
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
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wordnet
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[] |
"finds himself in a most awkward predicament" What is the definition of "predicament"?
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credible
|
a
|
completely credible testimony
|
capable of being believed
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wordnet
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[] |
"completely credible testimony" What is the definition of "credible"?
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credible
|
s
|
a credible witness
|
appearing to merit belief or acceptance
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wordnet
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[] |
"a credible witness" What is the definition of "credible"?
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suppress
|
v
|
suppress a nascent uprising
|
to to put down by force or authority
|
wordnet
|
[
"silence",
"inhibit",
"smother",
"subdued",
"stifle",
"repress",
"squelch",
"quell",
"subdue",
"blink",
"still",
"conquer",
"hold",
"hushing",
"quench",
"strangle",
"hush",
"control",
"moderate",
"dampen",
"wink",
"contain"
] |
"suppress a nascent uprising" What is the definition of "suppress"?
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suppress
|
v
|
suppress a yawn
|
to reduce the incidence or severity of or stop
|
wordnet
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[] |
"suppress a yawn" What is the definition of "suppress"?
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vacant
|
s
|
a vacant mind
|
void of thought or knowledge
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a vacant mind" What is the definition of "vacant"?
|
vacant
|
s
|
the throne is never vacant
|
without an occupant or incumbent
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wordnet
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[] |
"the throne is never vacant" What is the definition of "vacant"?
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oath
|
n
|
they took an oath of allegiance
|
a solemn promise , usually invoking a divine witness , regarding your future acts or behavior
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wordnet
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[] |
"they took an oath of allegiance" What is the definition of "oath"?
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upset
|
n
|
his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
|
the act of disturbing the mind or body
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[] |
"his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset" What is the definition of "upset"?
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