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recognition
n
give her recognition for trying
approval
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[ "credit", "salute", "salutation", "remembrance", "commemoration" ]
"give her recognition for trying" What is the definition of "recognition"?
odious
s
consequences odious to those you govern " - Edmund Burke
unequivocally detestable
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"consequences odious to those you govern " - Edmund Burke" What is the definition of "odious"?
tardily
r
glaciers move tardily
without speed slow is sometimes used informally for slowly
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"glaciers move tardily" What is the definition of "tardily"?
tardily
r
notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline
later than usual or than expected
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"notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline" What is the definition of "tardily"?
sequence
n
the sequence of names was alphabetical
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
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"the sequence of names was alphabetical" What is the definition of "sequence"?
sequence
n
the doctor saw a sequence of patients
a following of one thing after another in time
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"the doctor saw a sequence of patients" What is the definition of "sequence"?
slit
v
slit her throat
to make a clean cut through
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[ "cutting", "slice", "cut" ]
"slit her throat" What is the definition of "slit"?
thickly
r
after a few drinks he was beginning to speak thickly
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
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"after a few drinks he was beginning to speak thickly" What is the definition of "thickly"?
thickly
r
spread 1/4 lb softened margarine or cooking fat fairly thickly all over the surface
with thickness
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"spread 1/4 lb softened margarine or cooking fat fairly thickly all over the surface" What is the definition of "thickly"?
thickly
r
spread 1/4 lb softened margarine or cooking fat fairly thickly all over the surface
in a thick manner
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"spread 1/4 lb softened margarine or cooking fat fairly thickly all over the surface" What is the definition of "thickly"?
shifting
n
his constant shifting disrupted the class
the act of moving from one place to another
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[ "shift", "movement", "motion" ]
"his constant shifting disrupted the class" What is the definition of "shifting"?
shifting
s
taffeta with shifting colors
continuously varying
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"taffeta with shifting colors" What is the definition of "shifting"?
shifting
s
he drifted into the shifting crowd
changing position or direction
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"he drifted into the shifting crowd" What is the definition of "shifting"?
shifting
s
shifting sands
unstable
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"shifting sands" What is the definition of "shifting"?
adjective
a
adjective law
relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law
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"adjective law" What is the definition of "adjective"?
folk
n
they 're just country folk
people in general often used in the plural
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"they 're just country folk" What is the definition of "folk"?
simian
a
simian features
relating to or resembling an ape
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"simian features" What is the definition of "simian"?
breakable
a
earthenware pottery is breakable
capable of being broken or damaged
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"earthenware pottery is breakable" What is the definition of "breakable"?
longhand
s
longhand writing
having words written out in full by hand
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"longhand writing" What is the definition of "longhand"?
orthogonal
s
wind and sea may displace the ship 's center of gravity along three orthogonal axes
having a set of mutually perpendicular axes
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"wind and sea may displace the ship 's center of gravity along three orthogonal axes" What is the definition of "orthogonal"?
orthogonal
s
wind and sea may displace the ship 's center of gravity along three orthogonal axes
meeting at right angles
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"wind and sea may displace the ship 's center of gravity along three orthogonal axes" What is the definition of "orthogonal"?
hang
n
he could n't get the hang of it
a special way of doing something
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[ "talent", "gift", "bent", "endowment", "knack" ]
"he could n't get the hang of it" What is the definition of "hang"?
lingual
a
lingual inflammation
pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue
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"lingual inflammation" What is the definition of "lingual"?
lingual
a
lingual diversity
consisting of or related to language
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"lingual diversity" What is the definition of "lingual"?
compulsorily
r
the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied .
in a manner that can not be evaded
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"the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied ." What is the definition of "compulsorily"?
foxy
s
a foxy scheme
marked by skill in deception
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[ "knavish", "", "sly", "tricky", "slick", "tricksy", "guileful", "cunning" ]
"a foxy scheme" What is the definition of "foxy"?
fiendish
s
a fiendish despot
extremely evil or cruel
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[ "diabolic", "hellish", "", "demonic", "satanic", "infernal" ]
"a fiendish despot" What is the definition of "fiendish"?
fiendish
s
a fiendish despot
expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
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[ "diabolic", "hellish", "", "demonic", "satanic", "infernal" ]
"a fiendish despot" What is the definition of "fiendish"?
inventive
s
had an inventive turn of mind
marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
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"had an inventive turn of mind" What is the definition of "inventive"?
fatty
a
fatty food
containing or composed of fat
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"fatty food" What is the definition of "fatty"?
unlucky
a
Friday the 13th is an unlucky date
having or bringing misfortune
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"Friday the 13th is an unlucky date" What is the definition of "unlucky"?
unlucky
s
the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons " - W.H.Prescott
marked by or promising bad fortune
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"the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons " - W.H.Prescott" What is the definition of "unlucky"?
strength
n
fatigue sapped his strength
the property of being physically or mentally strong
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"fatigue sapped his strength" What is the definition of "strength"?
strength
n
the strength of the company 's stock in recent weeks
the condition of financial success
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"the strength of the company 's stock in recent weeks" What is the definition of "strength"?
strength
n
we faced an army of great strength
capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war
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[ "capability", "posture" ]
"we faced an army of great strength" What is the definition of "strength"?
preside
v
preside over companies and corporations
to act as president
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"preside over companies and corporations" What is the definition of "preside"?
forthwith
r
an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
without delay or hesitation
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"an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" What is the definition of "forthwith"?
forthwith
r
an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
with no time intervening
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"an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" What is the definition of "forthwith"?
belle
n
she was the belle of the ball
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
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"she was the belle of the ball" What is the definition of "belle"?
incursion
n
the incursion of television into the American living room
the act of entering some territory or domain often in large numbers
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"the incursion of television into the American living room" What is the definition of "incursion"?
extraordinarily
r
it will be an extraordinarily painful step to negotiate
extremely
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"it will be an extraordinarily painful step to negotiate" What is the definition of "extraordinarily"?
defensive
a
defensive weapons
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
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"defensive weapons" What is the definition of "defensive"?
carry
v
I always carry money
to have with oneself
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[ "pack", "featured", "take", "feature" ]
"I always carry money" What is the definition of "carry"?
carry
v
I always carry money
to have on ones person
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[ "pack", "featured", "take", "feature" ]
"I always carry money" What is the definition of "carry"?
carry
v
We carry a very large mortgage
to bear or be able to bear the weight , pressure , or responsibility of
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"We carry a very large mortgage" What is the definition of "carry"?
heartsick
s
too heartsick to fight back
without or almost without hope
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"too heartsick to fight back" What is the definition of "heartsick"?
frantic
s
frantic with anger and frustration
excessively agitated
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"frantic with anger and frustration" What is the definition of "frantic"?
frantic
s
frantic with anger and frustration
distraught with fear or other violent emotion
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"frantic with anger and frustration" What is the definition of "frantic"?
frantic
s
something frantic in their gaiety
marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
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"something frantic in their gaiety" What is the definition of "frantic"?
idle
a
an idle laborer
not in action or at work
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"an idle laborer" What is the definition of "idle"?
idle
s
the machinery sat idle during the strike
not in active use
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"the machinery sat idle during the strike" What is the definition of "idle"?
idle
s
idle pleasure
silly or trivial
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"idle pleasure" What is the definition of "idle"?
idle
s
idle talk
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
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"idle talk" What is the definition of "idle"?
vein
n
all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
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[ "vena", "portal" ]
"all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood" What is the definition of "vein"?
vein
n
he continued in this vein for several minutes
a distinctive style or manner
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"he continued in this vein for several minutes" What is the definition of "vein"?
ostentatious
a
an ostentatious sable coat
intended to attract notice and impress others
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[ "pretentious", "" ]
"an ostentatious sable coat" What is the definition of "ostentatious"?
pressure
n
the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
the force applied to a unit area of surface
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"the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure" What is the definition of "pressure"?
pressure
n
the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
measured in pascals si unit or in dynes cgs unit
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"the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure" What is the definition of "pressure"?
pressure
n
the public brought pressure to bear on the government
a force that compels
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"the public brought pressure to bear on the government" What is the definition of "pressure"?
pressure
n
the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
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"the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal" What is the definition of "pressure"?
analogical
s
the analogical use of a metaphor
expressing , composed of , or based on an analogy
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"the analogical use of a metaphor" What is the definition of "analogical"?
existential
s
formal logicians are not concerned with existential matters " - John Dewey
derived from experience or the experience of existence
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"formal logicians are not concerned with existential matters " - John Dewey" What is the definition of "existential"?
existential
a
an existential moment of choice
of or as conceived by existentialism
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"an existential moment of choice" What is the definition of "existential"?
critically
r
this must be examined critically
in a critical manner
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"this must be examined critically" What is the definition of "critically"?
indecisiveness
n
the king 's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court
the trait of irresolution
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"the king 's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court" What is the definition of "indecisiveness"?
indecisiveness
n
the king 's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court
a lack of firmness of character or purpose
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"the king 's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court" What is the definition of "indecisiveness"?
concordant
s
expressed views concordant with his background
in keeping
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"expressed views concordant with his background" What is the definition of "concordant"?
collar
n
the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar
anything worn or placed about the neck
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"the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar" What is the definition of "collar"?
helm
n
the President is at the helm of the Ship of State
a position of leadership
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"the President is at the helm of the Ship of State" What is the definition of "helm"?
reproductive
s
the reproductive potential of a species is its relative capacity to reproduce itself under optimal conditions
producing new life or offspring
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[ "generative", "", "procreative" ]
"the reproductive potential of a species is its relative capacity to reproduce itself under optimal conditions" What is the definition of "reproductive"?
momentary
s
a momentary glimpse
lasting for a markedly brief time
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[ "fugitive", "" ]
"a momentary glimpse" What is the definition of "momentary"?
humid
s
humid air
containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
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"humid air" What is the definition of "humid"?
fatness
n
she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others
excess bodily weight
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[ "greasiness", "blubber", "fleshiness", "fattiness", "avoirdupois", "obesity" ]
"she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others" What is the definition of "fatness"?
homiletic
a
homiletic speech
of or relating to homiletics
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"homiletic speech" What is the definition of "homiletic"?
sectional
a
a sectional view
relating to or based upon a section i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane
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"a sectional view" What is the definition of "sectional"?
sectional
s
a sectional sofa
consisting of or divided into sections
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"a sectional sofa" What is the definition of "sectional"?
sectional
s
sectional tensions arose over slavery
related or limited to a distinct region or subdivision of a territory or community or group of people
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"sectional tensions arose over slavery" What is the definition of "sectional"?
refresher
n
he stopped at the bar for a quick refresher
a drink that refreshes
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"he stopped at the bar for a quick refresher" What is the definition of "refresher"?
unbalanced
v
The tax relief unbalanced the budget
to throw out of balance or equilibrium
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"The tax relief unbalanced the budget" What is the definition of "unbalanced"?
unbalanced
v
The death of his parents unbalanced him
to derange mentally , throw out of mental balance
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[ "madden", "craze", "derange" ]
"The death of his parents unbalanced him" What is the definition of "unbalanced"?
unbalanced
v
The death of his parents unbalanced him
to make insane
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[ "madden", "craze", "derange" ]
"The death of his parents unbalanced him" What is the definition of "unbalanced"?
benign
a
a benign smile
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
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"a benign smile" What is the definition of "benign"?
benign
s
the benign ruler of millions
kindness of disposition or manner
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"the benign ruler of millions" What is the definition of "benign"?
basic
a
a basic fact
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
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"a basic fact" What is the definition of "basic"?
basic
s
a basic story line
reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
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"a basic story line" What is the definition of "basic"?
basic
s
a basic course in Russian
serving as a base or starting point
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"a basic course in Russian" What is the definition of "basic"?
electrify
v
electrify an appliance
to equip for use with electricity
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[ "adapt", "accommodate", "wire" ]
"electrify an appliance" What is the definition of "electrify"?
professedly
r
is only professedly poor
with pretense or intention to deceive
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"is only professedly poor" What is the definition of "professedly"?
professedly
r
Susan Smith was professedly guilty of the murders
by open declaration
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"Susan Smith was professedly guilty of the murders" What is the definition of "professedly"?
yawn
n
he could not suppress a yawn
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
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"he could not suppress a yawn" What is the definition of "yawn"?
yawn
n
he could not suppress a yawn
usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
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"he could not suppress a yawn" What is the definition of "yawn"?
breasted
v
They breasted the mountain
to reach the summit of a mountain
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[ "make", "breast", "gain", "hit", "reach", "attain" ]
"They breasted the mountain" What is the definition of "breasted"?
polyglot
s
a polyglot traveler
having a command of or composed in many languages
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"a polyglot traveler" What is the definition of "polyglot"?
fingered
v
The customer fingered the sweater
to examine by touch
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"The customer fingered the sweater" What is the definition of "fingered"?
fingered
v
I fingered my boss and found that he is not logged on in the afternoons
to search for on the computer
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[ "seek", "finger", "search" ]
"I fingered my boss and found that he is not logged on in the afternoons" What is the definition of "fingered"?
fingered
a
the fingered roots of giant trees
often used in combination
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"the fingered roots of giant trees" What is the definition of "fingered"?
hotly
r
the children were arguing hotly
in a heated manner
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"the children were arguing hotly" What is the definition of "hotly"?
waddle
n
ducks walk with a waddle
walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other
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"ducks walk with a waddle" What is the definition of "waddle"?
wealthy
s
wealthy corporations
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
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[ "affluent", "", "moneyed", "flush" ]
"wealthy corporations" What is the definition of "wealthy"?
fraternity
n
the medical fraternity
people engaged in a particular occupation
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[ "sodality", "stratum", "class" ]
"the medical fraternity" What is the definition of "fraternity"?