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incensed
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s
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incensed at the judges ' unfairness
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angered at something unjust or wrong
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sink
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n
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the ocean is a sink for carbon dioxide
|
a process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a substance from a system
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"the ocean is a sink for carbon dioxide" What is the definition of "sink"?
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roominess
|
n
|
his unselfishness gave him great intellectual roominess
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intellectual breadth
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"his unselfishness gave him great intellectual roominess" What is the definition of "roominess"?
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roominess
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n
|
roominess in this size car is always a compromise
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spatial largeness and extensiveness especially inside a building
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"roominess in this size car is always a compromise" What is the definition of "roominess"?
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eastward
|
r
|
they migrated eastward to Sweden
|
toward the east
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"they migrated eastward to Sweden" What is the definition of "eastward"?
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hack
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v
|
I ca n't hack it anymore
|
to be able to manage or manage successfully
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[
"manage",
"deal",
"coping",
"grapple",
"cut",
"cope"
] |
"I ca n't hack it anymore" What is the definition of "hack"?
|
liege
|
s
|
one 's liege lord
|
owing or owed feudal allegiance and service
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"one 's liege lord" What is the definition of "liege"?
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prolific
|
s
|
flying foxes are extremely prolific
|
bearing in abundance especially offspring
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"flying foxes are extremely prolific" What is the definition of "prolific"?
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prolific
|
s
|
a prolific writer
|
intellectually productive
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"a prolific writer" What is the definition of "prolific"?
|
immunity
|
n
|
immunity to criticism
|
the quality of being unaffected by something
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"immunity to criticism" What is the definition of "immunity"?
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kit
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n
|
a fox kit
|
young of any of various fur-bearing animals
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"a fox kit" What is the definition of "kit"?
|
tantalizingly
|
r
|
she smiled at him tantalizingly
|
in a tantalizing manner
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"she smiled at him tantalizingly" What is the definition of "tantalizingly"?
|
syncretism
|
n
|
a syncretism of material and immaterial theories
|
the union or attempted fusion of different systems of thought or belief especially in religion or philosophy
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"a syncretism of material and immaterial theories" What is the definition of "syncretism"?
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bilingual
|
s
|
bilingual education
|
using or knowing two languages
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"bilingual education" What is the definition of "bilingual"?
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diverse
|
s
|
celebrities as diverse as Bob Hope and Bob Dylan
|
distinctly dissimilar or unlike
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"celebrities as diverse as Bob Hope and Bob Dylan" What is the definition of "diverse"?
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diverse
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s
|
a person of diverse talents
|
many and different
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"a person of diverse talents" What is the definition of "diverse"?
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wavy
|
s
|
she had long wavy hair
|
having waves
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"she had long wavy hair" What is the definition of "wavy"?
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accusatory
|
s
|
black accusatory looks
|
containing or expressing accusation
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"black accusatory looks" What is the definition of "accusatory"?
|
fertilize
|
v
|
We should fertilize soil if we want to grow healthy plants
|
to provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
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"We should fertilize soil if we want to grow healthy plants" What is the definition of "fertilize"?
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merchandise
|
n
|
good business depends on having good merchandise
|
commodities offered for sale
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wordnet
|
[
"feature",
"stock",
"generic",
"load",
"refill",
"product",
"consignment",
"cargo",
"release",
"line",
"inventory",
"ironmongery",
"freight",
"commodity",
"loading",
"ware",
"contraband",
"irregular",
"lading",
"number"
] |
"good business depends on having good merchandise" What is the definition of "merchandise"?
|
liver
|
n
|
a high liver
|
a person who has a special life style
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[] |
"a high liver" What is the definition of "liver"?
|
slurred
|
v
|
the pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata
|
to play smoothly or legato
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[] |
"the pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata" What is the definition of "slurred"?
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slurred
|
s
|
his words were slurred
|
spoken as if with a thick tongue
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"his words were slurred" What is the definition of "slurred"?
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endeavor
|
n
|
wished him luck in his endeavor
|
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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|
[
"share",
"strain",
"stab",
"battle",
"play",
"try",
"offer",
"attempt",
"contribution",
"best",
"trial",
"test",
"batting",
"whirl",
"crack",
"shot",
"bid",
"struggle",
"foray",
"run",
"worst",
"activity",
"essay"
] |
"wished him luck in his endeavor" What is the definition of "endeavor"?
|
endeavor
|
v
|
we endeavor to make our customers happy
|
to attempt by employing effort
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|
[
"try",
"attempt",
"trying",
"seek",
"buck",
"strive",
"struggle",
"essay"
] |
"we endeavor to make our customers happy" What is the definition of "endeavor"?
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resentful
|
a
|
resentful at the way he was treated
|
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
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[] |
"resentful at the way he was treated" What is the definition of "resentful"?
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topically
|
r
|
apply this medicine topically
|
to a restricted area of the body
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[] |
"apply this medicine topically" What is the definition of "topically"?
|
arbor
|
n
|
the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park
|
a framework that supports climbing plants
|
wordnet
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[
"pergola",
"framework",
"bower"
] |
"the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park" What is the definition of "arbor"?
|
cattle
|
n
|
so many head of cattle
|
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
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[] |
"so many head of cattle" What is the definition of "cattle"?
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eerie
|
s
|
an eerie feeling of deja vu
|
suggestive of the supernatural
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[] |
"an eerie feeling of deja vu" What is the definition of "eerie"?
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eerie
|
s
|
an eerie feeling of deja vu
|
mysterious
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"an eerie feeling of deja vu" What is the definition of "eerie"?
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eerie
|
s
|
an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods
|
inspiring a feeling of fear
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[] |
"an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods" What is the definition of "eerie"?
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eerie
|
s
|
an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods
|
strange and frightening
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[] |
"an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods" What is the definition of "eerie"?
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genial
|
s
|
a genial host
|
diffusing warmth and friendliness
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|
[
"amiable",
"",
"affable",
"cordial"
] |
"a genial host" What is the definition of "genial"?
|
genial
|
s
|
the genial sunshine
|
agreeable , conducive to comfort
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"the genial sunshine" What is the definition of "genial"?
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practicable
|
s
|
a practicable solution
|
usable for a specific purpose
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[] |
"a practicable solution" What is the definition of "practicable"?
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amputate
|
v
|
amputate limbs
|
to remove surgically
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[] |
"amputate limbs" What is the definition of "amputate"?
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suicidal
|
s
|
suicidal impulses
|
dangerous to yourself or your interests
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[] |
"suicidal impulses" What is the definition of "suicidal"?
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corrosive
|
s
|
corrosive cristism
|
spitefully sarcastic
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[] |
"corrosive cristism" What is the definition of "corrosive"?
|
enter
|
v
|
enter a race
|
to become a participant
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wordnet
|
[
"participate",
"jump"
] |
"enter a race" What is the definition of "enter"?
|
enter
|
v
|
enter a race
|
to be involved in
|
wordnet
|
[
"participate",
"jump"
] |
"enter a race" What is the definition of "enter"?
|
contented
|
v
|
He contented himself with one glass of beer per day
|
to satisfy in a limited way
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[] |
"He contented himself with one glass of beer per day" What is the definition of "contented"?
|
contented
|
a
|
a contented smile
|
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
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"a contented smile" What is the definition of "contented"?
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protectiveness
|
n
|
statistical evidence for the protectiveness of vaccination
|
the quality of providing protection
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[] |
"statistical evidence for the protectiveness of vaccination" What is the definition of "protectiveness"?
|
temporary
|
a
|
temporary housing
|
not permanent
|
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[] |
"temporary housing" What is the definition of "temporary"?
|
temporary
|
a
|
temporary housing
|
not lasting
|
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[] |
"temporary housing" What is the definition of "temporary"?
|
temporary
|
s
|
employed on a temporary basis
|
lacking continuity or regularity
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[] |
"employed on a temporary basis" What is the definition of "temporary"?
|
strew
|
v
|
strew toys all over the carpet
|
to spread by scattering straw is archaic
|
wordnet
|
[
"strewing",
"spread",
"litter",
"straw",
"distribute"
] |
"strew toys all over the carpet" What is the definition of "strew"?
|
necromantic
|
a
|
mysterious necromantic rites
|
relating to or associated with necromancy
|
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[] |
"mysterious necromantic rites" What is the definition of "necromantic"?
|
necromantic
|
s
|
a necromantic sorcerer
|
given to or produced by or used in the art of conjuring up the dead
|
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[] |
"a necromantic sorcerer" What is the definition of "necromantic"?
|
vertiginous
|
s
|
a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff
|
having or causing a whirling sensation
|
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[] |
"a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff" What is the definition of "vertiginous"?
|
vertiginous
|
s
|
a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff
|
liable to falling
|
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[] |
"a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff" What is the definition of "vertiginous"?
|
cadaver
|
n
|
the cadaver was intended for dissection
|
the dead body of a human being
|
wordnet
|
[
"stiff",
"body",
"clay",
"corpse"
] |
"the cadaver was intended for dissection" What is the definition of "cadaver"?
|
doggedly
|
r
|
he pursued her doggedly
|
with obstinate determination
|
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[] |
"he pursued her doggedly" What is the definition of "doggedly"?
|
carrier
|
n
|
the bonds were transmitted by carrier
|
someone whose employment involves carrying something
|
wordnet
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[
"traveler",
"toter"
] |
"the bonds were transmitted by carrier" What is the definition of "carrier"?
|
limitless
|
s
|
limitless vastness of our solar system
|
without limits in extent or size or quantity
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"limitless vastness of our solar system" What is the definition of "limitless"?
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limitless
|
s
|
a limitless supply of money
|
seemingly boundless in amount , number , degree , or especially extent
|
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"a limitless supply of money" What is the definition of "limitless"?
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limitless
|
a
|
the limitless reaches of outer space
|
having no limits in range or scope
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"the limitless reaches of outer space" What is the definition of "limitless"?
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glaring
|
s
|
the glaring sun
|
shining intensely
|
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[] |
"the glaring sun" What is the definition of "glaring"?
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glaring
|
s
|
a glaring error
|
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
|
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[] |
"a glaring error" What is the definition of "glaring"?
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malarial
|
a
|
malarial fever
|
of or infected by or resembling malaria
|
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[] |
"malarial fever" What is the definition of "malarial"?
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roofless
|
a
|
the hurricane left hundreds of house roofless
|
not having a roof
|
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[] |
"the hurricane left hundreds of house roofless" What is the definition of "roofless"?
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tyrannize
|
v
|
her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her
|
to rule or exercise power over somebody in a cruel and autocratic manner
|
wordnet
|
[
"hector",
"domineer",
"bully",
"browbeat"
] |
"her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her" What is the definition of "tyrannize"?
|
center
|
n
|
it is in the center of town
|
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
|
wordnet
|
[
"middle",
"eye",
"hub",
"area",
"seat",
"country"
] |
"it is in the center of town" What is the definition of "center"?
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center
|
n
|
they were raising money to build a new center for research
|
a building dedicated to a particular activity
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[] |
"they were raising money to build a new center for research" What is the definition of "center"?
|
cruel
|
s
|
cruel tortures
|
able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
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wordnet
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[] |
"cruel tortures" What is the definition of "cruel"?
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brazen
|
v
|
brazen it out
|
to face with defiance or impudence
|
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[] |
"brazen it out" What is the definition of "brazen"?
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brazen
|
s
|
brazen arrogance
|
unrestrained by convention or propriety
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"brazen arrogance" What is the definition of "brazen"?
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bucolic
|
s
|
a pleasant bucolic scene
|
idyllically rustic
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a pleasant bucolic scene" What is the definition of "bucolic"?
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improbable
|
a
|
an improbable event
|
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
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[] |
"an improbable event" What is the definition of "improbable"?
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involuntarily
|
r
|
he was involuntarily held against his will
|
against your will
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he was involuntarily held against his will" What is the definition of "involuntarily"?
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constricted
|
v
|
Her throat constricted
|
to become tight or as if tight
|
wordnet
|
[
"strangulate",
"narrow",
"tighten",
"constrict"
] |
"Her throat constricted" What is the definition of "constricted"?
|
constricted
|
a
|
a constricted blood vessel
|
drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a constricted blood vessel" What is the definition of "constricted"?
|
chartered
|
a
|
a chartered plane
|
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a chartered plane" What is the definition of "chartered"?
|
bosky
|
s
|
a bosky park leading to a modest yet majestic plaza " - Jack Beatty
|
covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets
|
wordnet
|
[
"brushy",
""
] |
"a bosky park leading to a modest yet majestic plaza " - Jack Beatty" What is the definition of "bosky"?
|
dip
|
n
|
there was a dip in the road
|
a depression in an otherwise level surface
|
wordnet
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[] |
"there was a dip in the road" What is the definition of "dip"?
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dip
|
v
|
I had to dip into my savings to buy him this present
|
to take a small amount from
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[] |
"I had to dip into my savings to buy him this present" What is the definition of "dip"?
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pretty
|
s
|
pretty girl
|
pleasing by delicacy or grace
|
wordnet
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[] |
"pretty girl" What is the definition of "pretty"?
|
pretty
|
s
|
pretty girl
|
not imposing
|
wordnet
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[] |
"pretty girl" What is the definition of "pretty"?
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pretty
|
s
|
a pretty mess
|
unexpectedly bad
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a pretty mess" What is the definition of "pretty"?
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pretty
|
r
|
pretty big
|
to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
|
wordnet
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[] |
"pretty big" What is the definition of "pretty"?
|
commemorative
|
a
|
a commemorative plaque
|
intended as a commemoration
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a commemorative plaque" What is the definition of "commemorative"?
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industrial
|
a
|
industrial output
|
of or relating to or resulting from industry
|
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[] |
"industrial output" What is the definition of "industrial"?
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industrial
|
a
|
the industrial revolution
|
having highly developed industries
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the industrial revolution" What is the definition of "industrial"?
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industrial
|
s
|
the industrial classes
|
employed in industry
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the industrial classes" What is the definition of "industrial"?
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industrial
|
s
|
industrial carpeting
|
suitable to stand up to hard wear
|
wordnet
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[] |
"industrial carpeting" What is the definition of "industrial"?
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corporate
|
a
|
corporate rates
|
of or belonging to a corporation
|
wordnet
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[] |
"corporate rates" What is the definition of "corporate"?
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corporate
|
s
|
the corporate good
|
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
|
wordnet
|
[
"collective",
""
] |
"the corporate good" What is the definition of "corporate"?
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corporate
|
s
|
a special agency set up in corporate form
|
organized and maintained as a legal corporation
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wordnet
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[] |
"a special agency set up in corporate form" What is the definition of "corporate"?
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allegation
|
n
|
an allegation of malpractice
|
a formal accusation against somebody often in a court of law
|
wordnet
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[] |
"an allegation of malpractice" What is the definition of "allegation"?
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assumed
|
v
|
She assumed strange manners
|
to take on a certain form , attribute , or aspect
|
wordnet
|
[
"take",
"assume",
"adopt",
"change"
] |
"She assumed strange manners" What is the definition of "assumed"?
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assumed
|
s
|
an assumed name
|
adopted in order to deceive
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wordnet
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[] |
"an assumed name" What is the definition of "assumed"?
|
blessed
|
v
|
The dying man blessed his son
|
to give a benediction to
|
wordnet
|
[
"bless",
"invoke",
"oil",
"conjure",
"raise",
"anoint",
"arouse"
] |
"The dying man blessed his son" What is the definition of "blessed"?
|
blessed
|
a
|
our blessed land
|
highly favored or fortunate as e.g. by divine grace
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"our blessed land" What is the definition of "blessed"?
|
blessed
|
s
|
a blessed time
|
characterized by happiness and good fortune
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a blessed time" What is the definition of "blessed"?
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glimpse
|
n
|
from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake
|
a brief or incomplete view
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake" What is the definition of "glimpse"?
|
glimpse
|
n
|
he caught only a glimpse of the professor 's meaning
|
a vague indication
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he caught only a glimpse of the professor 's meaning" What is the definition of "glimpse"?
|
repudiate
|
v
|
repudiate a debt
|
to refuse to recognize or pay
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"repudiate a debt" What is the definition of "repudiate"?
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incomprehensible
|
a
|
the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible " - A. Einstein
|
difficult to understand
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible " - A. Einstein" What is the definition of "incomprehensible"?
|
swing
|
n
|
the party went with a swing
|
a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the party went with a swing" What is the definition of "swing"?
|
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