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columnar
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s
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columnar forms
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having the form of a column
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"columnar forms" What is the definition of "columnar"?
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incident
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n
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the police investigated an incident at the bus station
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a public disturbance
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"the police investigated an incident at the bus station" What is the definition of "incident"?
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incident
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a
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incident light
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falling or striking of light rays on something
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"incident light" What is the definition of "incident"?
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breast
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n
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he beat his breast in anger
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the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
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"bosom",
"chest"
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"he beat his breast in anger" What is the definition of "breast"?
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breast
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v
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breast the storm
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to confront bodily
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"face",
"confront",
"faced",
"breasted",
"facing"
] |
"breast the storm" What is the definition of "breast"?
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catalog
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n
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he found it in the Sears catalog
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a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
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"he found it in the Sears catalog" What is the definition of "catalog"?
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catalog
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n
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it does not pretend to be a catalog of his achievements
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a complete list of things
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"it does not pretend to be a catalog of his achievements" What is the definition of "catalog"?
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catalog
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n
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it does not pretend to be a catalog of his achievements
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usually arranged systematically
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"it does not pretend to be a catalog of his achievements" What is the definition of "catalog"?
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discordant
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a
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views discordant with present-day ideas
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not in agreement or harmony
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"views discordant with present-day ideas" What is the definition of "discordant"?
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blend
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n
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` smog ' is a blend of ` smoke ' and ` fog '
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a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
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[
"neologism",
"portmanteau",
"coinage"
] |
"` smog ' is a blend of ` smoke ' and ` fog '" What is the definition of "blend"?
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blend
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v
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blend the nuts and raisins together
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to combine into one
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"amalgamate",
"mingle",
"intermix",
"unify",
"mix",
"intermingle",
"commingle"
] |
"blend the nuts and raisins together" What is the definition of "blend"?
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blend
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v
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The colors blend well
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to mix together different elements
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[
"combine",
"fuse",
"alloy",
"absorb",
"melt",
"gauge",
"mix",
"accrete",
"conflate",
"merge",
"commingle"
] |
"The colors blend well" What is the definition of "blend"?
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beautify
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v
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beautify yourself for the special day
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to make more attractive by adding ornament , colour , etc. .
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[
"braid",
"foliate",
"prank",
"color",
"inlay",
"illuminating",
"bedeck",
"jewel",
"flighted",
"emblazon",
"enamel",
"bead",
"flight",
"fringe",
"gild",
"grace",
"modify",
"lacquer",
"fret",
"landscape",
"illuminate",
"hang",
"tinsel",
"stucco",
"garland",
"garnish",
"spangle",
"gilt",
"dress",
"encrust",
"embroider",
"beading",
"blazon",
"wreathe",
"gilding",
"change",
"flag",
"adorn",
"beset",
"alter",
"smock",
"inlaid",
"stick",
"ornament",
"trimming",
"scalloped",
"pipe",
"fledge",
"braiding",
"deck",
"panel",
"festoon",
"fillet",
"decorate"
] |
"beautify yourself for the special day" What is the definition of "beautify"?
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cabalistic
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s
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cabalistic symbols engraved in stone
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having a secret or hidden meaning
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"cabalistic symbols engraved in stone" What is the definition of "cabalistic"?
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presumptuousness
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n
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he despised them for their presumptuousness
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audacious even arrogant behavior that you have no right to
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"he despised them for their presumptuousness" What is the definition of "presumptuousness"?
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roundel
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n
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a hollow roundel
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a charge in the shape of a circle
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"a hollow roundel" What is the definition of "roundel"?
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graze
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v
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graze the skin
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to scrape gently
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[
"shave",
"brushing",
"crease"
] |
"graze the skin" What is the definition of "graze"?
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mightily
|
r
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he strove mightily to achieve a better position in life
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powerfully or vigorously
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"he strove mightily to achieve a better position in life" What is the definition of "mightily"?
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mightily
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r
|
they rejoiced mightily
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very
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[
"mighty",
"powerful",
"right",
""
] |
"they rejoiced mightily" What is the definition of "mightily"?
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mightily
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r
|
they rejoiced mightily
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to a great degree
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"mighty",
"powerful",
"right",
""
] |
"they rejoiced mightily" What is the definition of "mightily"?
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intercommunication
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n
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they intercepted intercommunication between enemy ships
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mutual communication
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"they intercepted intercommunication between enemy ships" What is the definition of "intercommunication"?
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intercommunication
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n
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they intercepted intercommunication between enemy ships
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communication with each other
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"they intercepted intercommunication between enemy ships" What is the definition of "intercommunication"?
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rarely
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r
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we rarely met
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not often
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[] |
"we rarely met" What is the definition of "rarely"?
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afar
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r
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we traveled afar
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at or from or to a great distance
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"we traveled afar" What is the definition of "afar"?
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afar
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r
|
we traveled afar
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far
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"we traveled afar" What is the definition of "afar"?
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organizer
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n
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she was the organizer of the meeting
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a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise
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"she was the organizer of the meeting" What is the definition of "organizer"?
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decisive
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a
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cast the decisive vote
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determining or having the power to determine an outcome
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"cast the decisive vote" What is the definition of "decisive"?
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decisive
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a
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an able and decisive young woman
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characterized by decision and firmness
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"an able and decisive young woman" What is the definition of "decisive"?
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decisive
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s
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had a decisive lead in the polls
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unmistakable
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"had a decisive lead in the polls" What is the definition of "decisive"?
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figure
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n
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he made a figure of Santa Claus
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a model of a bodily form especially of a person
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"he made a figure of Santa Claus" What is the definition of "figure"?
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figure
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v
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Elections figure prominently in every government program
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to be or play a part of or in
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"Elections figure prominently in every government program" What is the definition of "figure"?
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figure
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v
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He did n't figure her
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to understand
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[] |
"He did n't figure her" What is the definition of "figure"?
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bailable
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s
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a bailable offense
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admitting of bail
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[] |
"a bailable offense" What is the definition of "bailable"?
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bailable
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s
|
a bailable defendant
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eligible for bail
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[] |
"a bailable defendant" What is the definition of "bailable"?
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tolerant
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s
|
the plant is tolerant of saltwater
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able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
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"resistant",
""
] |
"the plant is tolerant of saltwater" What is the definition of "tolerant"?
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tolerant
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s
|
injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving
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showing the capacity for endurance
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"injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving" What is the definition of "tolerant"?
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consign
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v
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consign your baggage
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to give over to another for care or safekeeping
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[
"soak",
"hock",
"confiding",
"confide",
"charge",
"pawn"
] |
"consign your baggage" What is the definition of "consign"?
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cosmopolitan
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a
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a cosmopolitan herb
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growing or occurring in many parts of the world
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"a cosmopolitan herb" What is the definition of "cosmopolitan"?
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cosmopolitan
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a
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his cosmopolitan benevolence impartially extended to all races and to all creeds " - T.B. Macaulay
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composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world
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"his cosmopolitan benevolence impartially extended to all races and to all creeds " - T.B. Macaulay" What is the definition of "cosmopolitan"?
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cosmopolitan
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a
|
his cosmopolitan benevolence impartially extended to all races and to all creeds " - T.B. Macaulay
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especially not provincial in attitudes or interests
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"his cosmopolitan benevolence impartially extended to all races and to all creeds " - T.B. Macaulay" What is the definition of "cosmopolitan"?
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cosmopolitan
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s
|
an issue of cosmopolitan import
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of worldwide scope or applicability
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"an issue of cosmopolitan import" What is the definition of "cosmopolitan"?
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distinguishable
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a
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only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom
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capable of being perceived as different or distinct
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"only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom" What is the definition of "distinguishable"?
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prismatic
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a
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prismatic form
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of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
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"prismatic form" What is the definition of "prismatic"?
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prismatic
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s
|
prismatic light
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exhibiting spectral colors formed by refraction of light through a prism
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[] |
"prismatic light" What is the definition of "prismatic"?
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fragile
|
s
|
she has the fragile beauty of youth
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vulnerably delicate
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"she has the fragile beauty of youth" What is the definition of "fragile"?
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fragile
|
s
|
fragile porcelain plates
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easily broken or damaged or destroyed
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[] |
"fragile porcelain plates" What is the definition of "fragile"?
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nose
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n
|
he has a cold in the nose
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the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract
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[] |
"he has a cold in the nose" What is the definition of "nose"?
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nose
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n
|
he has a cold in the nose
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the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
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"he has a cold in the nose" What is the definition of "nose"?
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nose
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n
|
he ducked under the nose of the gun
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the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
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"he ducked under the nose of the gun" What is the definition of "nose"?
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bloodletting
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n
|
ten days after the bloodletting Hitler gave the action its name
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indiscriminate slaughter
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"slaughter",
"bloodshed",
"massacre"
] |
"ten days after the bloodletting Hitler gave the action its name" What is the definition of "bloodletting"?
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ever
|
r
|
did you ever smoke ?
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at any time
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[] |
"did you ever smoke ?" What is the definition of "ever"?
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ever
|
r
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she was ever so friendly
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very
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[] |
"she was ever so friendly" What is the definition of "ever"?
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ever
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r
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ever hoping to strike it rich
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at all times
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"ever hoping to strike it rich" What is the definition of "ever"?
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ever
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r
|
ever hoping to strike it rich
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all the time and on every occasion
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"ever hoping to strike it rich" What is the definition of "ever"?
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recovery
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n
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the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid
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return to an original state
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"the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid" What is the definition of "recovery"?
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monochromatic
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a
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monochromatic light
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having only one wavelength
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"monochromatic light" What is the definition of "monochromatic"?
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value
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n
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the value assigned was 16 milliseconds
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a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
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"the value assigned was 16 milliseconds" What is the definition of "value"?
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value
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n
|
the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world
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the quality positive or negative that renders something desirable or valuable
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"the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world" What is the definition of "value"?
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value
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n
|
he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices
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the amount of money or goods or services that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else
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"he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices" What is the definition of "value"?
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yin
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n
|
the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe
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the dark negative feminine principle in chinese dualistic cosmology
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"the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe" What is the definition of "yin"?
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enucleation
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n
|
the enucleation of the tumor
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surgical removal of something without cutting into it
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"the enucleation of the tumor" What is the definition of "enucleation"?
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salient
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s
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salient traits
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having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
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"prominent",
"striking",
"outstanding",
""
] |
"salient traits" What is the definition of "salient"?
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derivative
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n
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` electricity ' is a derivative of ` electric '
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a word that is derived from another word
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"` electricity ' is a derivative of ` electric '" What is the definition of "derivative"?
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derivative
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s
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a derivative process
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resulting from or employing derivation
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"a derivative process" What is the definition of "derivative"?
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everyday
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s
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a placid everyday scene
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found in the ordinary course of events
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"a placid everyday scene" What is the definition of "everyday"?
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everyday
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s
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the familiar everyday world
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commonplace and ordinary
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"the familiar everyday world" What is the definition of "everyday"?
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everyday
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s
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everyday clothes
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appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions
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"everyday clothes" What is the definition of "everyday"?
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severable
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s
|
a song ... never conceived of as severable from the melody
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capable of being divided or dissociated
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[
"separable",
""
] |
"a song ... never conceived of as severable from the melody" What is the definition of "severable"?
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acuteness
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n
|
dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell
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a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
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"dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell" What is the definition of "acuteness"?
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acuteness
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n
|
he argued with great acuteness
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a quick and penetrating intelligence
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[
"acuity",
"keenness",
"intelligence",
"sharpness"
] |
"he argued with great acuteness" What is the definition of "acuteness"?
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lustrous
|
s
|
set a lustrous example for others to follow
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brilliant
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"set a lustrous example for others to follow" What is the definition of "lustrous"?
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lustrous
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s
|
she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
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made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing
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"she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves" What is the definition of "lustrous"?
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lustrous
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s
|
she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
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reflecting a sheen or glow
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"she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves" What is the definition of "lustrous"?
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lustrous
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s
|
lustrous auburn hair
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reflecting light
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"lustrous auburn hair" What is the definition of "lustrous"?
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curare
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n
|
curare acts by blocking cholinergic transmission at the myoneural junction
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a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical south american trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles
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"curare acts by blocking cholinergic transmission at the myoneural junction" What is the definition of "curare"?
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sitting
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n
|
he wanted his portrait painted but could n't spare time for the sitting
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the act of assuming a certain position as for a photograph or portrait
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"he wanted his portrait painted but could n't spare time for the sitting" What is the definition of "sitting"?
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sitting
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n
|
he read the mystery at one sitting
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the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position
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"he read the mystery at one sitting" What is the definition of "sitting"?
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sitting
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s
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a sitting target
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not moving and therefore easy to attack
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"a sitting target" What is the definition of "sitting"?
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limelight
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n
|
he enjoyed being in the limelight
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a focus of public attention
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[
"glare",
"prominence"
] |
"he enjoyed being in the limelight" What is the definition of "limelight"?
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turn
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n
|
he took a turn to the right
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the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
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[
"stem",
"veering",
"deflection",
"version",
"diversion",
"turning",
"left",
"right",
"digression"
] |
"he took a turn to the right" What is the definition of "turn"?
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turn
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n
|
it is my turn
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the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
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[
"bat",
"lead",
"attack",
"trick",
"ruff",
"play",
"activity"
] |
"it is my turn" What is the definition of "turn"?
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turn
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n
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events suddenly took an awkward turn
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an unforeseen development
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[
"development",
"twist"
] |
"events suddenly took an awkward turn" What is the definition of "turn"?
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turn
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v
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turn a key
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to cause to move around or rotate
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"turn a key" What is the definition of "turn"?
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turn
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v
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turn the corner
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to pass to the other side of
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"turn the corner" What is the definition of "turn"?
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smoke
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n
|
the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles
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a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion
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"the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles" What is the definition of "smoke"?
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smoke
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n
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with all that smoke there must be a fire somewhere
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an indication of some hidden activity
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"with all that smoke there must be a fire somewhere" What is the definition of "smoke"?
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monetary
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a
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monetary rewards
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relating to or involving money
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"monetary rewards" What is the definition of "monetary"?
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authorial
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a
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authorial comments
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of or by or typical of an author
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"authorial comments" What is the definition of "authorial"?
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charge
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n
|
the wrestler 's charge carried him past his adversary
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an impetuous rush toward someone or something
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"the wrestler 's charge carried him past his adversary" What is the definition of "charge"?
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charge
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n
|
he was arrested on a charge of larceny
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a pleading describing some wrong or offense
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"he was arrested on a charge of larceny" What is the definition of "charge"?
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totemic
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a
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totemic object
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relating to totemism
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"totemic object" What is the definition of "totemic"?
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raptorial
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a
|
raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey
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relating to or characteristic of birds of prey
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"raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey" What is the definition of "raptorial"?
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raptorial
|
s
|
raptorial birds
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living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
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"raptorial birds" What is the definition of "raptorial"?
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starred
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s
|
the starred items
|
marked with an asterisk
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"the starred items" What is the definition of "starred"?
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amiably
|
r
|
` Come and visit me , ' he said amiably
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in an affable manner
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"` Come and visit me , ' he said amiably" What is the definition of "amiably"?
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backhanded
|
s
|
attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity
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roundabout or ambiguous
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"attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity" What is the definition of "backhanded"?
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agonizingly
|
r
|
the progress was agonizingly slow
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in a very painful manner
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"the progress was agonizingly slow" What is the definition of "agonizingly"?
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educated
|
s
|
an educated guess
|
characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved
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"an educated guess" What is the definition of "educated"?
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germination
|
n
|
the germination of their discontent
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the origin of some development
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"the germination of their discontent" What is the definition of "germination"?
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brandish
|
v
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brandish a sword
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to exhibit aggressively
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"brandish a sword" What is the definition of "brandish"?
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