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deal
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n
|
he got a good deal on his car
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the type of treatment received especially as the result of an agreement
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[] |
"he got a good deal on his car" What is the definition of "deal"?
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deal
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v
|
How are we going to deal with this problem ?
|
to take action with respect to someone or something
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wordnet
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[
"act",
"dealing",
"acting"
] |
"How are we going to deal with this problem ?" What is the definition of "deal"?
|
plenteous
|
s
|
a plenteous grape harvest
|
affording an abundant supply
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wordnet
|
[
"rich",
"",
"copious",
"ample",
"plentiful"
] |
"a plenteous grape harvest" What is the definition of "plenteous"?
|
gradual
|
a
|
a gradual increase in prices
|
proceeding in small stages
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[] |
"a gradual increase in prices" What is the definition of "gradual"?
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gradual
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a
|
a gradual slope
|
not steep or abrupt
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[] |
"a gradual slope" What is the definition of "gradual"?
|
bastard
|
n
|
the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic
|
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine
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wordnet
|
[
"variation",
"mongrel"
] |
"the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic" What is the definition of "bastard"?
|
bastard
|
n
|
the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic
|
something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
|
wordnet
|
[
"variation",
"mongrel"
] |
"the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic" What is the definition of "bastard"?
|
isolate
|
v
|
The chemist managed to isolate the compound
|
to obtain in pure form
|
wordnet
|
[
"isolated",
"getting",
"get"
] |
"The chemist managed to isolate the compound" What is the definition of "isolate"?
|
mix
|
v
|
mix water into the drink
|
to add as an additional element or part
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[] |
"mix water into the drink" What is the definition of "mix"?
|
remount
|
v
|
remount a regiment
|
to provide with fresh horses
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wordnet
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[] |
"remount a regiment" What is the definition of "remount"?
|
bleach
|
n
|
a complete bleach usually requires several applications
|
the whiteness that results from removing the color from something
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[] |
"a complete bleach usually requires several applications" What is the definition of "bleach"?
|
bleach
|
v
|
bleach the laundry
|
to make whiter or lighter
|
wordnet
|
[
"whiting",
"peroxide",
"whitening",
"whiten",
"white",
"bleached"
] |
"bleach the laundry" What is the definition of "bleach"?
|
increase
|
n
|
the increase in unemployment
|
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
|
wordnet
|
[
"relaxation",
"process",
"proliferation",
"increment",
"accretion",
"accession",
"multiplication",
"growth"
] |
"the increase in unemployment" What is the definition of "increase"?
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artfully
|
r
|
her foot pointed artfully toward tapering toes
|
in an artful manner
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wordnet
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[] |
"her foot pointed artfully toward tapering toes" What is the definition of "artfully"?
|
humor
|
n
|
she did n't appreciate my humor
|
the trait of appreciating and being able to express the humorous
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[] |
"she did n't appreciate my humor" What is the definition of "humor"?
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humor
|
n
|
I fail to see the humor in it
|
the quality of being funny
|
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|
[] |
"I fail to see the humor in it" What is the definition of "humor"?
|
idolatrous
|
a
|
idolatrous worship
|
relating to or practicing idolatry
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[] |
"idolatrous worship" What is the definition of "idolatrous"?
|
bus
|
n
|
he always rode the bus to work
|
a vehicle carrying many passengers
|
wordnet
|
[
"minibus",
"buss"
] |
"he always rode the bus to work" What is the definition of "bus"?
|
bus
|
n
|
he always rode the bus to work
|
used for public transport
|
wordnet
|
[
"minibus",
"buss"
] |
"he always rode the bus to work" What is the definition of "bus"?
|
bus
|
n
|
the fenders had fallen off that old bus
|
a car that is old and unreliable
|
wordnet
|
[
"machine",
"automobile",
"heap",
"auto",
"car"
] |
"the fenders had fallen off that old bus" What is the definition of "bus"?
|
habitat
|
n
|
a marine habitat
|
the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs
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[] |
"a marine habitat" What is the definition of "habitat"?
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scraggy
|
s
|
scraggy cliffs
|
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
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[] |
"scraggy cliffs" What is the definition of "scraggy"?
|
disclosed
|
s
|
the disclosed purpose of their wicked plan
|
made known especially something secret or concealed
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[] |
"the disclosed purpose of their wicked plan" What is the definition of "disclosed"?
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inimitable
|
s
|
an inimitable style
|
defying imitation
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[] |
"an inimitable style" What is the definition of "inimitable"?
|
inimitable
|
s
|
an inimitable style
|
matchless
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an inimitable style" What is the definition of "inimitable"?
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heartrending
|
s
|
the heartrending words of Rabin 's granddaughter
|
causing or marked by grief or anguish
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[] |
"the heartrending words of Rabin 's granddaughter" What is the definition of "heartrending"?
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exactitude
|
n
|
a man of great exactitude
|
the quality of being exact
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wordnet
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[
"truth",
"accuracy",
"exactness",
"minuteness",
"precision"
] |
"a man of great exactitude" What is the definition of "exactitude"?
|
inadequacy
|
n
|
the inadequacy of unemployment benefits
|
lack of an adequate quantity or number
|
wordnet
|
[
"deficit",
"shortage",
"meagerness",
"amount",
"leanness",
"insufficiency",
"scarceness",
"deficiency"
] |
"the inadequacy of unemployment benefits" What is the definition of "inadequacy"?
|
inadequacy
|
n
|
juvenile offenses often reflect an inadequacy in the parents
|
a lack of competence
|
wordnet
|
[
"weakness",
"insufficiency"
] |
"juvenile offenses often reflect an inadequacy in the parents" What is the definition of "inadequacy"?
|
distally
|
r
|
the bronchus is situated distally
|
far from the center
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the bronchus is situated distally" What is the definition of "distally"?
|
lavish
|
s
|
distributed gifts with a lavish hand
|
very generous
|
wordnet
|
[
"munificent",
"",
"unsparing"
] |
"distributed gifts with a lavish hand" What is the definition of "lavish"?
|
lavish
|
s
|
a lavish buffet
|
characterized by extravagance and profusion
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wordnet
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[] |
"a lavish buffet" What is the definition of "lavish"?
|
mummification
|
n
|
bureaucratic mummification in red tape
|
a condition resembling that of a mummy
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"bureaucratic mummification in red tape" What is the definition of "mummification"?
|
surface
|
n
|
the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface
|
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
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wordnet
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[] |
"the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface" What is the definition of "surface"?
|
surface
|
n
|
they skimmed over the surface of the water
|
the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
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wordnet
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[] |
"they skimmed over the surface of the water" What is the definition of "surface"?
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surface
|
n
|
earthquakes originate far below the surface
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the outermost level of the land or sea
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wordnet
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[] |
"earthquakes originate far below the surface" What is the definition of "surface"?
|
surface
|
v
|
I hope the list key is going to surface again
|
to appear or become visible
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|
[] |
"I hope the list key is going to surface again" What is the definition of "surface"?
|
surface
|
v
|
I hope the list key is going to surface again
|
to make a showing
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"I hope the list key is going to surface again" What is the definition of "surface"?
|
negligible
|
s
|
the effect was negligible
|
so small as to be meaningless
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the effect was negligible" What is the definition of "negligible"?
|
negligible
|
s
|
the effect was negligible
|
insignificant
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the effect was negligible" What is the definition of "negligible"?
|
establish
|
v
|
establish a new department
|
to set up or lay the groundwork for
|
wordnet
|
[
"constitute",
"initiate",
"appoint",
"founding",
"name",
"found",
"pioneer",
"planting",
"planted",
"plant",
"institute"
] |
"establish a new department" What is the definition of "establish"?
|
successor
|
n
|
he was President Lincoln 's successor
|
a person who follows next in order
|
wordnet
|
[
"peer",
"replacement"
] |
"he was President Lincoln 's successor" What is the definition of "successor"?
|
petty
|
s
|
petty little comments
|
contemptibly narrow in outlook
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"petty little comments" What is the definition of "petty"?
|
petty
|
s
|
petty officialdom
|
inferior in rank or status
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"petty officialdom" What is the definition of "petty"?
|
petty
|
s
|
limited to petty enterprises
|
small and of little importance
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"limited to petty enterprises" What is the definition of "petty"?
|
eloquence
|
n
|
his eloquence attracted a large congregation
|
powerful and effective language
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his eloquence attracted a large congregation" What is the definition of "eloquence"?
|
tireless
|
s
|
a tireless worker
|
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a tireless worker" What is the definition of "tireless"?
|
unerring
|
s
|
an unerring marksman
|
not liable to error
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an unerring marksman" What is the definition of "unerring"?
|
instructional
|
a
|
instructional aids
|
of or relating to or used in instruction
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"instructional aids" What is the definition of "instructional"?
|
noisily
|
r
|
he blew his nose noisily
|
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he blew his nose noisily" What is the definition of "noisily"?
|
grace
|
n
|
the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin
|
a state of sanctification by god
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin" What is the definition of "grace"?
|
grace
|
n
|
the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin
|
the state of one who is under such divine influence
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin" What is the definition of "grace"?
|
grace
|
n
|
a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace
|
elegance and beauty of movement or expression
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace" What is the definition of "grace"?
|
grace
|
n
|
the victor 's grace in treating the vanquished
|
a disposition to kindness and compassion
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the victor 's grace in treating the vanquished" What is the definition of "grace"?
|
renegade
|
s
|
renegade supporters of the usurper
|
having deserted a cause or principle
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"renegade supporters of the usurper" What is the definition of "renegade"?
|
reply
|
n
|
he growled his reply
|
the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he growled his reply" What is the definition of "reply"?
|
inner
|
s
|
Beethoven 's manuscript looks like a bloody record of a tremendous inner battle " - Leonard Bernstein
|
located inward
|
wordnet
|
[
"interior",
"",
"internal"
] |
"Beethoven 's manuscript looks like a bloody record of a tremendous inner battle " - Leonard Bernstein" What is the definition of "inner"?
|
inner
|
s
|
the inner logic of Cubism
|
innermost or essential
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the inner logic of Cubism" What is the definition of "inner"?
|
inner
|
s
|
inner regions of the organization
|
exclusive to a center
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"inner regions of the organization" What is the definition of "inner"?
|
inner
|
s
|
inner regions of the organization
|
especially a center of influence
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"inner regions of the organization" What is the definition of "inner"?
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inner
|
a
|
an inner room
|
located or occurring within or closer to a center
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an inner room" What is the definition of "inner"?
|
grandiloquent
|
s
|
a grandiloquent and boastful manner
|
puffed up with vanity
|
wordnet
|
[
"portentous",
"",
"pompous",
"pontifical"
] |
"a grandiloquent and boastful manner" What is the definition of "grandiloquent"?
|
gentleness
|
n
|
his fingers have learned gentleness
|
acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his fingers have learned gentleness" What is the definition of "gentleness"?
|
unbecoming
|
s
|
language unbecoming to a lady
|
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"language unbecoming to a lady" What is the definition of "unbecoming"?
|
copy
|
n
|
she made a copy of the designer dress
|
a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she made a copy of the designer dress" What is the definition of "copy"?
|
copy
|
n
|
catastrophes make good copy
|
material suitable for a journalistic account
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"catastrophes make good copy" What is the definition of "copy"?
|
copy
|
v
|
copy that drawing
|
to make a replica of
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"copy that drawing" What is the definition of "copy"?
|
copy
|
v
|
Children often copy their parents or older siblings
|
to reproduce someones behavior or looks
|
wordnet
|
[
"mocking",
"imitate",
"simulate",
"model",
"emulate",
"modeling",
"mock",
"pattern",
"copying",
"mimic",
"reproduce"
] |
"Children often copy their parents or older siblings" What is the definition of "copy"?
|
bibulous
|
s
|
a bibulous fellow
|
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a bibulous fellow" What is the definition of "bibulous"?
|
spasmodic
|
s
|
his body made a spasmodic jerk
|
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his body made a spasmodic jerk" What is the definition of "spasmodic"?
|
spasmodic
|
s
|
his body made a spasmodic jerk
|
resembling a spasm
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his body made a spasmodic jerk" What is the definition of "spasmodic"?
|
spasmodic
|
s
|
spasmodic rifle fire
|
occurring in spells and often abruptly
|
wordnet
|
[
"fitful",
""
] |
"spasmodic rifle fire" What is the definition of "spasmodic"?
|
dirty
|
a
|
dirty unswept sidewalks
|
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"dirty unswept sidewalks" What is the definition of "dirty"?
|
dirty
|
a
|
dirty words
|
characterized by obscenity or indecency
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"dirty words" What is the definition of "dirty"?
|
dirty
|
a
|
the air near the foundry was always dirty
|
spreading pollution or contamination
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the air near the foundry was always dirty" What is the definition of "dirty"?
|
dirty
|
a
|
the air near the foundry was always dirty
|
especially radioactive contamination
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the air near the foundry was always dirty" What is the definition of "dirty"?
|
dirty
|
s
|
a dirty ( or lousy ) trick
|
vile
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a dirty ( or lousy ) trick" What is the definition of "dirty"?
|
dirty
|
s
|
a dirty ( or lousy ) trick
|
despicable
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a dirty ( or lousy ) trick" What is the definition of "dirty"?
|
dirty
|
s
|
dirty wounds
|
contaminated with infecting organisms
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"dirty wounds" What is the definition of "dirty"?
|
dirty
|
s
|
a dirty ( or dingy ) white
|
discolored by impurities
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a dirty ( or dingy ) white" What is the definition of "dirty"?
|
dirty
|
s
|
a dirty ( or dingy ) white
|
not bright and clear
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a dirty ( or dingy ) white" What is the definition of "dirty"?
|
tumultuous
|
s
|
the tumultuous years of his administration
|
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
|
wordnet
|
[
"disruptive",
"turbulent",
"riotous",
""
] |
"the tumultuous years of his administration" What is the definition of "tumultuous"?
|
remarkable
|
s
|
a remarkable sight
|
unusual or striking
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a remarkable sight" What is the definition of "remarkable"?
|
remarkable
|
s
|
a remarkable achievement
|
worthy of notice
|
wordnet
|
[
"noteworthy",
""
] |
"a remarkable achievement" What is the definition of "remarkable"?
|
askew
|
r
|
rugs lying askew
|
turned or twisted to one side
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"rugs lying askew" What is the definition of "askew"?
|
handcraft
|
v
|
We handcraft all our paper
|
to make something by hand
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"We handcraft all our paper" What is the definition of "handcraft"?
|
personality
|
n
|
she is a Hollywood personality
|
a person of considerable prominence
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she is a Hollywood personality" What is the definition of "personality"?
|
adviser
|
n
|
an adviser helped students select their courses
|
an expert who gives advice
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an adviser helped students select their courses" What is the definition of "adviser"?
|
sledding
|
n
|
the proposal faces tough sledding
|
advancing toward a goal
|
wordnet
|
[
"accomplishment",
"going"
] |
"the proposal faces tough sledding" What is the definition of "sledding"?
|
airily
|
r
|
this can not be airily explained to your children
|
in a flippant manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"this can not be airily explained to your children" What is the definition of "airily"?
|
dizzy
|
s
|
had a dizzy spell
|
having or causing a whirling sensation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"had a dizzy spell" What is the definition of "dizzy"?
|
dizzy
|
s
|
had a dizzy spell
|
liable to falling
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"had a dizzy spell" What is the definition of "dizzy"?
|
dizzy
|
s
|
a dizzy blonde
|
lacking seriousness
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a dizzy blonde" What is the definition of "dizzy"?
|
dizzy
|
s
|
a dizzy blonde
|
given to frivolity
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a dizzy blonde" What is the definition of "dizzy"?
|
stem
|
n
|
thematic vowels are part of the stem
|
the form of a word after all affixes are removed
|
wordnet
|
[
"theme",
"base",
"radical",
"form",
"root"
] |
"thematic vowels are part of the stem" What is the definition of "stem"?
|
stem
|
v
|
stem your skis
|
to cause to point inward
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"stem your skis" What is the definition of "stem"?
|
stem
|
v
|
stem the tide
|
to stop the flow of a liquid
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"stem the tide" What is the definition of "stem"?
|
cult
|
n
|
it was a satanic cult
|
a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox , extremist , or false
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"it was a satanic cult" What is the definition of "cult"?
|
illegitimately
|
r
|
He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold
|
in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold" What is the definition of "illegitimately"?
|
illegitimately
|
r
|
this child was born illegitimately
|
of biological parents not married to each other
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"this child was born illegitimately" What is the definition of "illegitimately"?
|
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