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jolly
s
the jolly crowd at the reunion
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
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"the jolly crowd at the reunion" What is the definition of "jolly"?
jolly
r
jolly decent of him
to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
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"jolly decent of him" What is the definition of "jolly"?
demagnetize
v
demagnetize the iron shavings
to make nonmagnetic
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demagnetize
v
demagnetize the iron shavings
to take away the magnetic properties of
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decent
s
from a decent family
socially or conventionally correct
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decent
s
from a decent family
refined or virtuous
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"from a decent family" What is the definition of "decent"?
decent
s
though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down , she was perfectly decent by current standards
observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
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"though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down , she was perfectly decent by current standards" What is the definition of "decent"?
opportunity
n
the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
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[ "chance", "crack", "possibility", "room", "say", "street", "opening", "shot" ]
"the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington" What is the definition of "opportunity"?
cozily
r
nestled cozily by the fire
in a cozy manner
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militarily
r
on a militarily significant scale
with respect to the military
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"on a militarily significant scale" What is the definition of "militarily"?
vegetate
v
The fields vegetate vigorously
to produce vegetation
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"The fields vegetate vigorously" What is the definition of "vegetate"?
elegance
n
she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
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"she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility" What is the definition of "elegance"?
elegance
n
the simplicity and elegance of his invention
a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem especially in science or mathematics
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"the simplicity and elegance of his invention" What is the definition of "elegance"?
ingenious
s
an ingenious solution to the problem
showing inventiveness and skill
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"an ingenious solution to the problem" What is the definition of "ingenious"?
transplantation
n
the long-term results of cardiac transplantation are now excellent
an operation moving an organ from one organism the donor to another the recipient
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[ "surgery", "transplant", "operation" ]
"the long-term results of cardiac transplantation are now excellent" What is the definition of "transplantation"?
transplantation
n
she returned to Alabama because she could not bear transplantation
the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location
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[ "transplant", "movement" ]
"she returned to Alabama because she could not bear transplantation" What is the definition of "transplantation"?
pleading
v
She was pleading insanity
to offer as an excuse or plea
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[ "justify", "excuse", "plead", "rationalize", "apologize" ]
"She was pleading insanity" What is the definition of "pleading"?
progressive
a
progressive schools
favoring or promoting progress
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"progressive schools" What is the definition of "progressive"?
progressive
s
progressive euchre
involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position
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"progressive euchre" What is the definition of "progressive"?
tuberculous
s
tuberculous patients
constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus
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"tuberculous patients" What is the definition of "tuberculous"?
inconsequential
s
his work seems trivial and inconsequential
lacking worth or importance
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incur
v
People who smoke incur a great danger to their health
to make oneself subject to
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"People who smoke incur a great danger to their health" What is the definition of "incur"?
incur
v
People who smoke incur a great danger to their health
to bring upon oneself
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"People who smoke incur a great danger to their health" What is the definition of "incur"?
incur
v
People who smoke incur a great danger to their health
to become liable to
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crudely
r
he was crudely bold
in a crude or unrefined manner
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"he was crudely bold" What is the definition of "crudely"?
goose
v
goose the car
to give a spurt of fuel to
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"goose the car" What is the definition of "goose"?
qualified
v
She was qualified to run the marathon
to pronounce fit or able
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[ "qualify", "judge", "capacitate" ]
"She was qualified to run the marathon" What is the definition of "qualified"?
qualified
a
many qualified applicants for the job
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
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"many qualified applicants for the job" What is the definition of "qualified"?
qualified
a
gave only qualified approval
limited or restricted
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"gave only qualified approval" What is the definition of "qualified"?
qualified
a
gave only qualified approval
not absolute
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"gave only qualified approval" What is the definition of "qualified"?
associative
a
associative learning
characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
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"associative learning" What is the definition of "associative"?
adroitly
r
he handled the situation adroitly
with adroitness
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"he handled the situation adroitly" What is the definition of "adroitly"?
adroitly
r
he handled the situation adroitly
in an adroit manner
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"he handled the situation adroitly" What is the definition of "adroitly"?
unalienable
a
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights
incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
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"endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights" What is the definition of "unalienable"?
intelligently
r
she acted intelligently in this difficult situation
in an intelligent manner
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tenant
n
the landlord can evict a tenant who does n't pay the rent
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
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[ "boarder", "leaseholder", "roomer", "lessee", "renter", "lodger", "payer" ]
"the landlord can evict a tenant who does n't pay the rent" What is the definition of "tenant"?
zonal
a
the zonal frontier
relating to or of the nature of a zone
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"the zonal frontier" What is the definition of "zonal"?
zonal
a
a zonal pattern of cell structure
associated with or divided into zones
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"a zonal pattern of cell structure" What is the definition of "zonal"?
expedient
a
was merciful only when mercy was expedient
serving to promote your interest
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"was merciful only when mercy was expedient" What is the definition of "expedient"?
expedient
s
in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty
appropriate to a purpose
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"in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty" What is the definition of "expedient"?
expedient
s
in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty
practical
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"in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty" What is the definition of "expedient"?
foothold
n
the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
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foothold
n
they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market
an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
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musically
r
She sang very musically
in a musical manner
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hardly
r
he hardly ever goes fishing
almost not
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"he hardly ever goes fishing" What is the definition of "hardly"?
hardly
r
we hardly knew them
only a very short time before
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[ "scarce", "", "barely" ]
"we hardly knew them" What is the definition of "hardly"?
breakdown
n
there was a power breakdown
a cessation of normal operation
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incisive
s
incisive teeth
suitable for cutting or piercing
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"incisive teeth" What is the definition of "incisive"?
incisive
s
incisive comments
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
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"incisive comments" What is the definition of "incisive"?
botany
n
the botany of China
all the plant life in a particular region or period
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[ "shrubbery", "wood", "copse", "garden", "thicket", "brushwood", "growth", "vegetation", "forest", "browse", "brier", "stand", "bush", "assemblage" ]
"the botany of China" What is the definition of "botany"?
throne
n
the king sat on his throne
the chair of state for a monarch , bishop , etc. .
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determined
s
a struggle against a determined enemy
characterized by great determination
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determined
s
made continued and determined efforts to find and destroy enemy headquarters
devoting full strength and concentrated attention to
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blatantly
r
they blatantly violated the laws
in a blatant manner
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differentially
r
Hubel and Wiesel have found cells that respond differentially according to the direction in which a stimulus is moved across the retina
in a differential manner
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"Hubel and Wiesel have found cells that respond differentially according to the direction in which a stimulus is moved across the retina" What is the definition of "differentially"?
overstay
v
overstay or outstay one 's welcome
to stay too long
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[ "abiding", "abide", "bide", "outstay", "stay" ]
"overstay or outstay one 's welcome" What is the definition of "overstay"?
skinny
n
he wanted the inside skinny on the new partner
confidential information about a topic or person
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"he wanted the inside skinny on the new partner" What is the definition of "skinny"?
skinny
s
a child with skinny freckled legs
being very thin
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population
n
the population seemed to be well fed and clothed
the people who inhabit a territory or state
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"the population seemed to be well fed and clothed" What is the definition of "population"?
population
n
they hired hunters to keep down the deer population
a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area
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"they hired hunters to keep down the deer population" What is the definition of "population"?
population
n
it is an estimate of the mean of the population
the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn
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[ "universe", "assemblage" ]
"it is an estimate of the mean of the population" What is the definition of "population"?
apposition
n
` Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer ' is an example of apposition
a grammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows
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"` Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer ' is an example of apposition" What is the definition of "apposition"?
tidy
a
a tidy person
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
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"a tidy person" What is the definition of "tidy"?
tidy
s
a tidy sum of money
large in amount or extent or degree
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"a tidy sum of money" What is the definition of "tidy"?
determination
n
the determination of molecular structures
the act of determining the properties of something , usually by research or calculation
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[ "proof", "resolution", "find", "identification", "finding", "disproof", "discovery", "falsification", "predetermination", "refutation", "substantiation" ]
"the determination of molecular structures" What is the definition of "determination"?
determination
n
his determination showed in his every movement
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something
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[ "industry", "diligence", "resolution", "doggedness", "resoluteness", "purpose", "perseverance", "resolve", "persistence" ]
"his determination showed in his every movement" What is the definition of "determination"?
determination
n
his determination showed in his every movement
firmness of purpose
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"his determination showed in his every movement" What is the definition of "determination"?
determination
n
the determination of grammatical inflections
deciding or controlling somethings outcome or nature
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ablaze
s
his face all ablaze with excitement " - Bram Stoker
keenly excited especially sexually or indicating excitement
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"his face all ablaze with excitement " - Bram Stoker" What is the definition of "ablaze"?
ablaze
s
forests set ablaze ( or afire ) by lightning
lighted up by or as by fire or flame
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ablaze
s
maple trees ablaze in autumn
resembling flame in brilliance or color
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unlisted
a
an unlisted telephone number
not on a list
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"an unlisted telephone number" What is the definition of "unlisted"?
unlisted
s
an unlisted voter
not having your name entered on a voting list
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"an unlisted voter" What is the definition of "unlisted"?
slug
n
he took a slug of hard liquor
an amount of an alcoholic drink usually liquor that is poured or gulped
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thickening
s
a thickening plot
becoming more intricate or complex
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thickening
s
the thickening dusk
accumulating and becoming more intense
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"the thickening dusk" What is the definition of "thickening"?
community
n
the team is drawn from all parts of the community
a group of people living in a particular local area
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"the team is drawn from all parts of the community" What is the definition of "community"?
community
n
they shared a community of possessions
common ownership
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"they shared a community of possessions" What is the definition of "community"?
community
n
they hoped to join the NATO community
a group of nations having common interests
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"they hoped to join the NATO community" What is the definition of "community"?
residual
a
residual quantity
relating to or indicating a remainder
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multicellular
s
multicellular organisms
consisting of many cells
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"multicellular organisms" What is the definition of "multicellular"?
recommendation
n
her pleasant personality is already a recommendation
any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission
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[ "passport", "characteristic" ]
"her pleasant personality is already a recommendation" What is the definition of "recommendation"?
relocate
v
We had to relocate the office because the rent was too high
to move or establish in a new location
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"We had to relocate the office because the rent was too high" What is the definition of "relocate"?
sevenfold
r
the population of this village increased sevenfold in the past 100 years
seven times
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opaque
a
opaque windows of the jail
not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy
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"opaque windows of the jail" What is the definition of "opaque"?
opaque
a
opaque windows of the jail
impenetrable to sight
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"opaque windows of the jail" What is the definition of "opaque"?
shade
n
it is much cooler in the shade
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
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[ "shadiness", "shadow" ]
"it is much cooler in the shade" What is the definition of "shade"?
shade
n
after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
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[ "color", "tint", "tinge", "tone", "richness", "coloring", "tincture" ]
"after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted" What is the definition of "shade"?
shade
n
as the sun moved he readjusted the shade
protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
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"as the sun moved he readjusted the shade" What is the definition of "shade"?
shade
v
shade the meaning
to vary slightly
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"shade the meaning" What is the definition of "shade"?
abundant
a
an abundant supply of water
present in great quantity
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"an abundant supply of water" What is the definition of "abundant"?
honorific
s
honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession
conferring or showing honor or respect
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pathologic
s
pathologic tissue
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
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"pathologic tissue" What is the definition of "pathologic"?
allusive
s
allusive speech is characterized by allusions
characterized by indirect references
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"allusive speech is characterized by allusions" What is the definition of "allusive"?
magically
r
it disappeared magically
in a magical manner
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"it disappeared magically" What is the definition of "magically"?
landslide
n
Roosevelt defeated Hoover in a landslide
an overwhelming electoral victory
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"Roosevelt defeated Hoover in a landslide" What is the definition of "landslide"?
torrid
s
a torrid dance
emotionally charged and vigorously energetic
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"a torrid dance" What is the definition of "torrid"?
torrid
s
the torrid noonday sun
extremely hot
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"the torrid noonday sun" What is the definition of "torrid"?
torrid
s
a torrid love affair
characterized by intense emotion
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"a torrid love affair" What is the definition of "torrid"?
pungency
n
he commented with typical pungency
wit having a sharp and caustic quality
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"he commented with typical pungency" What is the definition of "pungency"?