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back
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n
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he stood at the back of the stage
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the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer
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"he stood at the back of the stage" What is the definition of "back"?
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back
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v
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back into the driveway
|
to travel backward
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[
"backing",
"traveled",
"travel",
"going",
"moving"
] |
"back into the driveway" What is the definition of "back"?
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back
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v
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back the car into the parking spot
|
to cause to travel backward
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"back the car into the parking spot" What is the definition of "back"?
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back
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s
|
back issues of the magazine
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of an earlier date
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"back issues of the magazine" What is the definition of "back"?
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back
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r
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she went back to her parents ' house
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in or to or toward a former location
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"she went back to her parents ' house" What is the definition of "back"?
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back
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r
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he went back to sleep
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in or to or toward an original condition
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"he went back to sleep" What is the definition of "back"?
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rest
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n
|
a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon
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a state of inaction
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"a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon" What is the definition of "rest"?
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rest
|
n
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she was laid to rest beside her husband
|
euphemisms for death based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb
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[
"death",
"quietus"
] |
"she was laid to rest beside her husband" What is the definition of "rest"?
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resoluteness
|
n
|
his resoluteness carried him through the battle
|
the trait of being resolute
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[
"trait",
"steadiness",
"steadfastness",
"resolution",
"sturdiness",
"decision",
"determination",
"stiffness",
"obstinacy",
"purpose",
"possession",
"resolve"
] |
"his resoluteness carried him through the battle" What is the definition of "resoluteness"?
|
harmonically
|
r
|
harmonically interesting piece
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with respect to harmony
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"harmonically interesting piece" What is the definition of "harmonically"?
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total
|
s
|
a total failure
|
constituting the full quantity or extent
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"a total failure" What is the definition of "total"?
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total
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s
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a total failure
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complete
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"a total failure" What is the definition of "total"?
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total
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s
|
a total eclipse
|
complete in extent or degree and in every particular
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"a total eclipse" What is the definition of "total"?
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folding
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n
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understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code
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the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
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"understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code" What is the definition of "folding"?
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shapely
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a
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a slim waist and shapely legs
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having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
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"a slim waist and shapely legs" What is the definition of "shapely"?
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wasteful
|
s
|
when wasteful war shall statues overturn " - Shakespeare
|
laying waste
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"when wasteful war shall statues overturn " - Shakespeare" What is the definition of "wasteful"?
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wasteful
|
s
|
a clumsy and wasteful process
|
inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
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"a clumsy and wasteful process" What is the definition of "wasteful"?
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foremost
|
s
|
the foremost compartment of the ship
|
preceding all others in spatial position
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"the foremost compartment of the ship" What is the definition of "foremost"?
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foremost
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s
|
the foremost compartment of the ship
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situated closest to the bow
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"the foremost compartment of the ship" What is the definition of "foremost"?
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foremost
|
s
|
the foremost figure among marine artists
|
ranking above all others
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"the foremost figure among marine artists" What is the definition of "foremost"?
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foremost
|
r
|
he put his best foot foremost
|
prominently forward
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"he put his best foot foremost" What is the definition of "foremost"?
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note
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n
|
he made a note of the appointment
|
a brief written record
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"he made a note of the appointment" What is the definition of "note"?
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note
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n
|
the singer held the note too long
|
a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
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|
[
"quaver",
"pedal",
"keynote",
"trill",
"crotchet",
"chord",
"minim",
"tone",
"tonic",
"dominant"
] |
"the singer held the note too long" What is the definition of "note"?
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note
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v
|
Take note of this chemical reaction
|
to observe with care or pay close attention to
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"Take note of this chemical reaction" What is the definition of "note"?
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sententious
|
s
|
too often the significant episode deteriorates into sententious conversation " - Kathleen Barnes
|
abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing
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"too often the significant episode deteriorates into sententious conversation " - Kathleen Barnes" What is the definition of "sententious"?
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sententious
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s
|
the peculiarly sardonic and sententious style in which Don Luis composed his epigrams " - Hervey Allen
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concise and full of meaning
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[
"pithy",
""
] |
"the peculiarly sardonic and sententious style in which Don Luis composed his epigrams " - Hervey Allen" What is the definition of "sententious"?
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orgy
|
n
|
an orgy of shopping
|
any act of immoderate indulgence
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"indulgence",
"splurge"
] |
"an orgy of shopping" What is the definition of "orgy"?
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tempting
|
s
|
a tempting invitation
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highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
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"a tempting invitation" What is the definition of "tempting"?
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tempting
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s
|
a tempting repast
|
very pleasantly inviting
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"a tempting repast" What is the definition of "tempting"?
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irreverent
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a
|
irreverent scholars mocking sacred things
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showing lack of due respect or veneration
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"irreverent scholars mocking sacred things" What is the definition of "irreverent"?
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irreverent
|
s
|
a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner
|
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
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[] |
"a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner" What is the definition of "irreverent"?
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interestingly
|
r
|
when he ceases to be just interestingly neurotic and ... gets locked up " - Time
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in an interesting manner
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"when he ceases to be just interestingly neurotic and ... gets locked up " - Time" What is the definition of "interestingly"?
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versatile
|
s
|
his vast and versatile erudition
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having great diversity or variety
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"his vast and versatile erudition" What is the definition of "versatile"?
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versatile
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s
|
versatile moods
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changeable or inconstant
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"versatile moods" What is the definition of "versatile"?
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versatile
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s
|
a versatile writer
|
competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another
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"a versatile writer" What is the definition of "versatile"?
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continual
|
a
|
the continual banging of the shutters
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occurring without interruption
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"the continual banging of the shutters" What is the definition of "continual"?
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continual
|
a
|
the continual banging of the shutters
|
chiefly restricted to what recurs regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
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"the continual banging of the shutters" What is the definition of "continual"?
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sleepy
|
s
|
beginning to feel sleepy
|
ready to fall asleep
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"beginning to feel sleepy" What is the definition of "sleepy"?
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diving
|
v
|
the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells
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to swim under water
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[
"dive",
"swim"
] |
"the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells" What is the definition of "diving"?
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diverting
|
s
|
a diverting story
|
providing enjoyment
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[] |
"a diverting story" What is the definition of "diverting"?
|
diverting
|
s
|
a diverting story
|
pleasantly entertaining
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[] |
"a diverting story" What is the definition of "diverting"?
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prodigious
|
s
|
a prodigious storm
|
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
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"a prodigious storm" What is the definition of "prodigious"?
|
prodigious
|
s
|
a prodigious vision
|
of momentous or ominous significance
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wordnet
|
[
"portentous",
""
] |
"a prodigious vision" What is the definition of "prodigious"?
|
prodigious
|
s
|
the young Mozart 's prodigious talents
|
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
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[
"exceptional",
"",
"surpassing",
"exceeding"
] |
"the young Mozart 's prodigious talents" What is the definition of "prodigious"?
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eccentric
|
n
|
a friendly eccentric
|
a person of a specified kind usually with many eccentricities
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wordnet
|
[
"case",
"type",
"adult"
] |
"a friendly eccentric" What is the definition of "eccentric"?
|
eccentric
|
s
|
famed for his eccentric spelling
|
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
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[] |
"famed for his eccentric spelling" What is the definition of "eccentric"?
|
eccentric
|
a
|
eccentric circles
|
not having a common center
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[] |
"eccentric circles" What is the definition of "eccentric"?
|
eccentric
|
a
|
eccentric circles
|
not concentric
|
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[] |
"eccentric circles" What is the definition of "eccentric"?
|
fallible
|
a
|
everyone is fallible to some degree
|
likely to fail or make errors
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[] |
"everyone is fallible to some degree" What is the definition of "fallible"?
|
fallible
|
s
|
I 'm only a fallible human
|
wanting in moral strength , courage , or will
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wordnet
|
[
"imperfect",
"",
"weak"
] |
"I 'm only a fallible human" What is the definition of "fallible"?
|
fallible
|
s
|
I 'm only a fallible human
|
having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings
|
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|
[
"imperfect",
"",
"weak"
] |
"I 'm only a fallible human" What is the definition of "fallible"?
|
cosmetic
|
s
|
cosmetic fenders on cars
|
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
|
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[] |
"cosmetic fenders on cars" What is the definition of "cosmetic"?
|
cosmetic
|
s
|
cosmetic surgery
|
serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
|
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[] |
"cosmetic surgery" What is the definition of "cosmetic"?
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sardonic
|
s
|
his rebellion is the bitter , sardonic laughter of all great satirists " - Frank Schoenberner
|
disdainfully or ironically humorous
|
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[] |
"his rebellion is the bitter , sardonic laughter of all great satirists " - Frank Schoenberner" What is the definition of "sardonic"?
|
sardonic
|
s
|
his rebellion is the bitter , sardonic laughter of all great satirists " - Frank Schoenberner
|
scornful and mocking
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[] |
"his rebellion is the bitter , sardonic laughter of all great satirists " - Frank Schoenberner" What is the definition of "sardonic"?
|
uproot
|
v
|
uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden
|
to pull up by or as if by the roots
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"uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden" What is the definition of "uproot"?
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post
|
n
|
a soldier manned the entrance post
|
the position where someone as a guard or sentry stands or is assigned to stand
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wordnet
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[
"bridgehead",
"station",
"place",
"lookout",
"outpost"
] |
"a soldier manned the entrance post" What is the definition of "post"?
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post
|
v
|
post a warning
|
to affix in a public place or for public notice
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"post a warning" What is the definition of "post"?
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post
|
v
|
I 'll post the news on the bulletin board
|
to publicize with , or as if with , a poster
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"I 'll post the news on the bulletin board" What is the definition of "post"?
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shipboard
|
s
|
shipboard romances
|
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
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"shipboard romances" What is the definition of "shipboard"?
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speculative
|
s
|
speculative business enterprises
|
not financially safe or secure
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[] |
"speculative business enterprises" What is the definition of "speculative"?
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speculative
|
s
|
speculative knowledge
|
not based on fact or investigation
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|
[
"notional",
""
] |
"speculative knowledge" What is the definition of "speculative"?
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speculative
|
s
|
raised a speculative eyebrow
|
showing curiosity
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[] |
"raised a speculative eyebrow" What is the definition of "speculative"?
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empyrean
|
a
|
the empyrean sphere
|
of or relating to the sky or heavens
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[] |
"the empyrean sphere" What is the definition of "empyrean"?
|
empyrean
|
s
|
empyrean aplomb " - Hamilton Basso
|
inspiring awe
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[] |
"empyrean aplomb " - Hamilton Basso" What is the definition of "empyrean"?
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sophomore
|
s
|
the sophomore class
|
used of the second year in united states high school or college
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[] |
"the sophomore class" What is the definition of "sophomore"?
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cheerful
|
a
|
her cheerful nature
|
being full of or promoting cheer
|
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[] |
"her cheerful nature" What is the definition of "cheerful"?
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cheerful
|
a
|
her cheerful nature
|
having or showing good spirits
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[] |
"her cheerful nature" What is the definition of "cheerful"?
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log
|
n
|
they kept a log of all transmission by the radio station
|
a written record of messages sent or received
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[] |
"they kept a log of all transmission by the radio station" What is the definition of "log"?
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intuition
|
n
|
he had an intuition that something had gone wrong
|
an impression that something might be the case
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wordnet
|
[
"suspicion",
"bosom",
"feeling",
"hunch",
"belief",
"opinion",
"impression"
] |
"he had an intuition that something had gone wrong" What is the definition of "intuition"?
|
hardening
|
n
|
the hardening of concrete
|
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
|
wordnet
|
[
"action",
"set",
"activity",
"solidification"
] |
"the hardening of concrete" What is the definition of "hardening"?
|
hope
|
n
|
it revived their hope of winning the pennant
|
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
|
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[] |
"it revived their hope of winning the pennant" What is the definition of "hope"?
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hope
|
n
|
in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope
|
the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
|
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[] |
"in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope" What is the definition of "hope"?
|
hope
|
n
|
he was their best hope for a victory
|
someone or something on which expectations are centered
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[] |
"he was their best hope for a victory" What is the definition of "hope"?
|
hope
|
v
|
I hope she understands that she can not expect a raise
|
to expect and wish
|
wordnet
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[] |
"I hope she understands that she can not expect a raise" What is the definition of "hope"?
|
hope
|
v
|
I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening
|
to intend with some possibility of fulfilment
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[] |
"I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening" What is the definition of "hope"?
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puzzler
|
n
|
that 's a real puzzler
|
a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
|
wordnet
|
[
"problem",
"acrostic",
"puzzle",
"teaser"
] |
"that 's a real puzzler" What is the definition of "puzzler"?
|
extensively
|
r
|
oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest
|
in a widespread way
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest" What is the definition of "extensively"?
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service
|
n
|
he did them a service
|
an act of help or assistance
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he did them a service" What is the definition of "service"?
|
service
|
n
|
the Sunday service
|
the act of public worship following prescribed rules
|
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[] |
"the Sunday service" What is the definition of "service"?
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service
|
v
|
service my truck
|
to make fit for use
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[] |
"service my truck" What is the definition of "service"?
|
harebrained
|
s
|
harebrained ideas
|
very foolish
|
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[] |
"harebrained ideas" What is the definition of "harebrained"?
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workmanlike
|
s
|
the book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index
|
worthy of a good workman
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[] |
"the book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index" What is the definition of "workmanlike"?
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gulf
|
n
|
he felt a gulf between himself and his former friends
|
an unbridgeable disparity as from a failure of understanding
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[] |
"he felt a gulf between himself and his former friends" What is the definition of "gulf"?
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avalanche
|
n
|
the program brought an avalanche of mail
|
a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things
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[] |
"the program brought an avalanche of mail" What is the definition of "avalanche"?
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arson
|
n
|
the British term for arson is fire-raising
|
malicious burning to destroy property
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[] |
"the British term for arson is fire-raising" What is the definition of "arson"?
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bushy
|
s
|
bushy locks
|
used of hair
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[] |
"bushy locks" What is the definition of "bushy"?
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bushy
|
s
|
bushy locks
|
thick and poorly groomed
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[] |
"bushy locks" What is the definition of "bushy"?
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diffuse
|
s
|
a large diffuse organization
|
spread out
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[] |
"a large diffuse organization" What is the definition of "diffuse"?
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diffuse
|
s
|
a large diffuse organization
|
not concentrated in one place
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[] |
"a large diffuse organization" What is the definition of "diffuse"?
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diffuse
|
s
|
a diffuse historical novel
|
lacking conciseness
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"a diffuse historical novel" What is the definition of "diffuse"?
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transcontinental
|
s
|
transcontinental railway
|
spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent
|
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[] |
"transcontinental railway" What is the definition of "transcontinental"?
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warily
|
r
|
the sailor watched the sky warily
|
in a wary manner
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[] |
"the sailor watched the sky warily" What is the definition of "warily"?
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glassy
|
s
|
the glassy surface of the lake
|
resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
|
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[] |
"the glassy surface of the lake" What is the definition of "glassy"?
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glassy
|
s
|
a glassy stare
|
lacking liveliness
|
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[] |
"a glassy stare" What is the definition of "glassy"?
|
glassy
|
s
|
glassy porcelain
|
having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it
|
wordnet
|
[
"vitrified",
""
] |
"glassy porcelain" What is the definition of "glassy"?
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blue
|
n
|
he had eyes of bright blue
|
resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
|
wordnet
|
[
"aquamarine",
"blueness",
"navy",
"azure",
"cerulean",
"ultramarine"
] |
"he had eyes of bright blue" What is the definition of "blue"?
|
blue
|
s
|
October 's bright blue weather " - Helen Hunt Jackson
|
of the color intermediate between green and violet
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"October 's bright blue weather " - Helen Hunt Jackson" What is the definition of "blue"?
|
blue
|
s
|
October 's bright blue weather " - Helen Hunt Jackson
|
having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"October 's bright blue weather " - Helen Hunt Jackson" What is the definition of "blue"?
|
blue
|
s
|
a blue movie
|
suggestive of sexual impropriety
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a blue movie" What is the definition of "blue"?
|
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