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argument
n
it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
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[ "evidence", "determiner", "pro", "proof", "clincher", "statement", "case" ]
"it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true" What is the definition of "argument"?
argument
n
the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
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[ "argumentation", "debate", "word" ]
"the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" What is the definition of "argument"?
argument
n
the editor added the argument to the poem
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
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"the editor added the argument to the poem" What is the definition of "argument"?
framework
n
providing a factual framework for future research
the underlying structure
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[ "structure", "fabric" ]
"providing a factual framework for future research" What is the definition of "framework"?
implement
v
implement a procedure
to apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
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"implement a procedure" What is the definition of "implement"?
unreliable
s
an unreliable trestle
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
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"an unreliable trestle" What is the definition of "unreliable"?
unreliable
a
in the early 1950s computers were large and expensive and unreliable
not worthy of reliance or trust
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"in the early 1950s computers were large and expensive and unreliable" What is the definition of "unreliable"?
baffling
s
a baffling problem
making great mental demands
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"a baffling problem" What is the definition of "baffling"?
baffling
s
a baffling problem
hard to comprehend or solve or believe
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"a baffling problem" What is the definition of "baffling"?
dotted
s
sign on the dotted line
having gaps or spaces
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"sign on the dotted line" What is the definition of "dotted"?
insane
a
was declared insane
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
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"was declared insane" What is the definition of "insane"?
insane
s
took insane risks behind the wheel
very foolish
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"took insane risks behind the wheel" What is the definition of "insane"?
sanctum
n
he withdrew to his sanctum sanctorum , where the children could never go
a place of inviolable privacy
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"he withdrew to his sanctum sanctorum , where the children could never go" What is the definition of "sanctum"?
sedative
s
took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed
tending to soothe or tranquilize
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"took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed" What is the definition of "sedative"?
befall
v
He promised that no harm would befall her
to become of
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[ "hap", "occur", "betide" ]
"He promised that no harm would befall her" What is the definition of "befall"?
befall
v
He promised that no harm would befall her
to happen to
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[ "hap", "occur", "betide" ]
"He promised that no harm would befall her" What is the definition of "befall"?
sapient
s
a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators
acutely insightful and wise
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"a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators" What is the definition of "sapient"?
significant
a
a significant change in tax laws
important in effect or meaning
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"a significant change in tax laws" What is the definition of "significant"?
significant
a
the interaction effect is significant at the .01 level
too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation
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"the interaction effect is significant at the .01 level" What is the definition of "significant"?
unconsidered
s
unconsidered words
without proper consideration or reflection
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"unconsidered words" What is the definition of "unconsidered"?
rectifier
n
a rectifier of prejudices
a person who corrects or sets right
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"a rectifier of prejudices" What is the definition of "rectifier"?
governmental
s
governmental policy
relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
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"governmental policy" What is the definition of "governmental"?
manifest
v
The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
to provide evidence for
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[ "evidence", "certify", "demonstrate", "testify", "prove", "authenticate", "reflect", "show", "condemn", "showing" ]
"The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication" What is the definition of "manifest"?
manifest
v
The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
to stand as proof of
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[ "evidence", "certify", "demonstrate", "testify", "prove", "authenticate", "reflect", "show", "condemn", "showing" ]
"The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication" What is the definition of "manifest"?
manifest
v
The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
to show by ones behavior , attitude , or external attributes
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[ "evidence", "certify", "demonstrate", "testify", "prove", "authenticate", "reflect", "show", "condemn", "showing" ]
"The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication" What is the definition of "manifest"?
manifest
s
manifest disapproval
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
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"manifest disapproval" What is the definition of "manifest"?
circumstantial
s
a circumstantial report about the debate
fully detailed and specific about particulars
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"a circumstantial report about the debate" What is the definition of "circumstantial"?
puerile
a
puerile breathing
of or characteristic of a child
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"puerile breathing" What is the definition of "puerile"?
puerile
s
puerile jokes
displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
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"puerile jokes" What is the definition of "puerile"?
consideration
n
consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour
a discussion of a topic as in a meeting
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"consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour" What is the definition of "consideration"?
consideration
n
he showed no consideration for her feelings
kind and considerate regard for others
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"he showed no consideration for her feelings" What is the definition of "consideration"?
console
n
the bust of Napoleon stood on a console
an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket especially one used to support a wall fixture
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"the bust of Napoleon stood on a console" What is the definition of "console"?
split
n
he demanded his split before they disbanded
a promised or claimed share of loot or money
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"he demanded his split before they disbanded" What is the definition of "split"?
split
v
My friend and I split up
to discontinue an association or relation
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[ "disjointed", "break", "disunite", "parted", "disassociate", "disjoint", "parting", "splinter", "dissociate", "secede" ]
"My friend and I split up" What is the definition of "split"?
split
v
My friend and I split up
to go different ways
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[ "disjointed", "break", "disunite", "parted", "disassociate", "disjoint", "parting", "splinter", "dissociate", "secede" ]
"My friend and I split up" What is the definition of "split"?
split
s
we bought split logs for the fireplace
cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
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"we bought split logs for the fireplace" What is the definition of "split"?
split
s
a split group
having been divided
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"a split group" What is the definition of "split"?
split
s
a split group
having the unity destroyed
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"a split group" What is the definition of "split"?
dispatch
n
it was done with dispatch
the property of being prompt and efficient
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[ "expedition", "rapidness", "quickness", "celerity" ]
"it was done with dispatch" What is the definition of "dispatch"?
silvery
s
singing in her silvery tones
resembling or reminiscent of silver
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"singing in her silvery tones" What is the definition of "silvery"?
silvery
s
repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen
having the white lustrous sheen of silver
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"repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen" What is the definition of "silvery"?
silvery
s
silvery hair
of lustrous grey
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"silvery hair" What is the definition of "silvery"?
silvery
s
silvery hair
covered with or tinged with the color of silver
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diagnostic
a
a diagnostic reading test
concerned with diagnosis
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"a diagnostic reading test" What is the definition of "diagnostic"?
diagnostic
a
a diagnostic reading test
used for furthering diagnosis
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"a diagnostic reading test" What is the definition of "diagnostic"?
diagnostic
s
a diagnostic sign of yellow fever
characteristic or indicative of a disease
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"a diagnostic sign of yellow fever" What is the definition of "diagnostic"?
peanut
s
peanut politicians
of little importance or influence or power
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"peanut politicians" What is the definition of "peanut"?
peanut
s
peanut politicians
of minor status
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"peanut politicians" What is the definition of "peanut"?
faintly
r
between him and the dim light a form was outlined faintly
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
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"between him and the dim light a form was outlined faintly" What is the definition of "faintly"?
fuss
n
he did n't want to make a fuss
an angry disturbance
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[ "trouble", "disturbance", "bother" ]
"he did n't want to make a fuss" What is the definition of "fuss"?
fuss
v
do n't fuss too much over the grandchildren -- they are quite big now
to worry unnecessarily or excessively
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[ "worry", "flap", "niggling", "scruple", "fretted", "pother", "niggle", "fret" ]
"do n't fuss too much over the grandchildren -- they are quite big now" What is the definition of "fuss"?
risky
s
extremely risky going out in the tide and fog
involving risk or danger
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"extremely risky going out in the tide and fog" What is the definition of "risky"?
risky
s
anything that promises to pay too much ca n't help being risky
not financially safe or secure
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"anything that promises to pay too much ca n't help being risky" What is the definition of "risky"?
impermeable
a
impermeable stone
preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through
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"impermeable stone" What is the definition of "impermeable"?
sternly
r
` No , ' she said sternly
with sternness
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"` No , ' she said sternly" What is the definition of "sternly"?
sternly
r
` No , ' she said sternly
in a severe manner
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"` No , ' she said sternly" What is the definition of "sternly"?
ostensible
s
His ostensible purpose was charity , his real goal popularity
represented or appearing as such
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"His ostensible purpose was charity , his real goal popularity" What is the definition of "ostensible"?
ostensible
s
His ostensible purpose was charity , his real goal popularity
pretended
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"His ostensible purpose was charity , his real goal popularity" What is the definition of "ostensible"?
ostensible
s
the ostensible truth of their theories
appearing as such but not necessarily so
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"the ostensible truth of their theories" What is the definition of "ostensible"?
triune
s
a triune God
being three in one
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"a triune God" What is the definition of "triune"?
triune
s
a triune God
used especially of the christian trinity
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"a triune God" What is the definition of "triune"?
pleased
v
he could do many things if he pleased
to be the will of or have the will to
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[ "please", "care" ]
"he could do many things if he pleased" What is the definition of "pleased"?
bedside
n
the doctor stood at her bedside
space by the side of a bed especially the bed of a sick or dying person
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"the doctor stood at her bedside" What is the definition of "bedside"?
completely
r
he had filled out the form completely
so as to be complete
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"he had filled out the form completely" What is the definition of "completely"?
completely
r
he had filled out the form completely
with everything necessary
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"he had filled out the form completely" What is the definition of "completely"?
completely
r
it was completely different from what we expected
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly
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"it was completely different from what we expected" What is the definition of "completely"?
morbidly
r
he was morbidly fascinated by dead bodies
in a morbid manner or to a morbid degree
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"he was morbidly fascinated by dead bodies" What is the definition of "morbidly"?
distracted
v
The thief distracted the bystanders
to draw someones attention away from something
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[ "disconcert", "deflect", "confuse" ]
"The thief distracted the bystanders" What is the definition of "distracted"?
lax
s
such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable
lacking in rigor or strictness
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"such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable" What is the definition of "lax"?
lax
a
a lax rope
lacking in strength or firmness or resilience
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"a lax rope" What is the definition of "lax"?
outfitter
n
an outfitter provided everything needed for the safari
a shop that provides equipment for some specific purpose
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"an outfitter provided everything needed for the safari" What is the definition of "outfitter"?
undaunted
s
undaunted in the face of death
resolutely courageous
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"undaunted in the face of death" What is the definition of "undaunted"?
implicit
a
an implicit agreement not to raise the subject
implied though not directly expressed
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"an implicit agreement not to raise the subject" What is the definition of "implicit"?
implicit
a
an implicit agreement not to raise the subject
inherent in the nature of something
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"an implicit agreement not to raise the subject" What is the definition of "implicit"?
implicit
s
implicit trust
being without doubt or reserve
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"implicit trust" What is the definition of "implicit"?
gist
n
the gist of the prosecutor 's argument
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
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[ "center", "nub", "essence", "meat", "marrow", "sum", "inwardness", "pith", "stuff", "substance" ]
"the gist of the prosecutor 's argument" What is the definition of "gist"?
opener
n
she played Chopin for her opener
the first event in a series
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"she played Chopin for her opener" What is the definition of "opener"?
nation
n
the Shawnee nation
a federation of tribes especially native american tribes
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"the Shawnee nation" What is the definition of "nation"?
stalwart
s
the stalwart citizens at Lexington
dependable
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"the stalwart citizens at Lexington" What is the definition of "stalwart"?
stalwart
s
a stalwart knight
used especially of persons
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"a stalwart knight" What is the definition of "stalwart"?
stalwart
s
proud of her tall stalwart son
having rugged physical strength
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"proud of her tall stalwart son" What is the definition of "stalwart"?
stalwart
s
proud of her tall stalwart son
inured to fatigue or hardships
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"proud of her tall stalwart son" What is the definition of "stalwart"?
dispensable
a
dispensable items of personal property
capable of being dispensed with or done without
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"dispensable items of personal property" What is the definition of "dispensable"?
wipe
v
wipe the blackboard
to rub with a circular motion
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"wipe the blackboard" What is the definition of "wipe"?
sympathetic
a
sympathetic to the students ' cause
expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings
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"sympathetic to the students ' cause" What is the definition of "sympathetic"?
sympathetic
a
sympathetic to the students ' cause
disposed toward
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"sympathetic to the students ' cause" What is the definition of "sympathetic"?
sympathetic
s
with their many similar tastes , he found her a most sympathetic companion
having similar disposition and tastes
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"with their many similar tastes , he found her a most sympathetic companion" What is the definition of "sympathetic"?
sympathetic
s
sympathetic words
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
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"sympathetic words" What is the definition of "sympathetic"?
sympathetic
s
sympathetic vibration
relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
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"sympathetic vibration" What is the definition of "sympathetic"?
implicitly
r
I implicitly trust him
without doubting or questioning
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"I implicitly trust him" What is the definition of "implicitly"?
implicitly
r
he implicitly assumes that you know the answer
without ever expressing so clearly
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"he implicitly assumes that you know the answer" What is the definition of "implicitly"?
whimsicality
n
I despair at the flightiness and whimsicality of my memory
the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
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[ "arbitrariness", "whimsy", "irresponsibility" ]
"I despair at the flightiness and whimsicality of my memory" What is the definition of "whimsicality"?
inseparably
r
these two are inseparably linked
without possibility of separation
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"these two are inseparably linked" What is the definition of "inseparably"?
bruise
v
bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them
to break up into small pieces for food preparation
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"bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them" What is the definition of "bruise"?
verbose
s
verbose and ineffective instructional methods
using or containing too many words
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[ "windy", "", "tedious", "wordy" ]
"verbose and ineffective instructional methods" What is the definition of "verbose"?
impure
a
impure thoughts
immoral or obscene
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"impure thoughts" What is the definition of "impure"?
motion
n
the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
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[ "flicker", "standing", "disturbance", "straddle", "stroke", "jolt", "lurch", "jerking", "reach", "span", "sweep", "squat", "abduction", "reciprocation", "sitting", "wriggle", "saccade", "retraction", "pitch", "inclining", "eversion", "change", "kick", "squirm", "agitation", "kneel", "pitching", "wave", "quiver", "waver", "toss", "opening", "flutter", "movement", "reclining", "prostration" ]
"the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise" What is the definition of "motion"?
motion
n
they were in a state of steady motion
a state of change
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"they were in a state of steady motion" What is the definition of "motion"?
motion
n
he made a motion to adjourn
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
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"he made a motion to adjourn" What is the definition of "motion"?
immolate
v
immolate the valuables at the temple
to offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction
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"immolate the valuables at the temple" What is the definition of "immolate"?