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recognition | n | give her recognition for trying | approval | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "the doctor saw a sequence of patients" What is the definition of "sequence"? |
slit | v | slit her throat | to make a clean cut through | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"shift",
"movement",
"motion"
] | "his constant shifting disrupted the class" What is the definition of "shifting"? |
shifting | s | taffeta with shifting colors | continuously varying | wordnet | [] | "taffeta with shifting colors" What is the definition of "shifting"? |
shifting | s | he drifted into the shifting crowd | changing position or direction | wordnet | [] | "he drifted into the shifting crowd" What is the definition of "shifting"? |
shifting | s | shifting sands | unstable | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "adjective law" What is the definition of "adjective"? |
folk | n | they 're just country folk | people in general often used in the plural | wordnet | [] | "they 're just country folk" What is the definition of "folk"? |
simian | a | simian features | relating to or resembling an ape | wordnet | [] | "simian features" What is the definition of "simian"? |
breakable | a | earthenware pottery is breakable | capable of being broken or damaged | wordnet | [] | "earthenware pottery is breakable" What is the definition of "breakable"? |
longhand | s | longhand writing | having words written out in full by hand | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "lingual inflammation" What is the definition of "lingual"? |
lingual | a | lingual diversity | consisting of or related to language | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "had an inventive turn of mind" What is the definition of "inventive"? |
fatty | a | fatty food | containing or composed of fat | wordnet | [] | "fatty food" What is the definition of "fatty"? |
unlucky | a | Friday the 13th is an unlucky date | having or bringing misfortune | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "defensive weapons" What is the definition of "defensive"? |
carry | v | I always carry money | to have with oneself | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "We carry a very large mortgage" What is the definition of "carry"? |
heartsick | s | too heartsick to fight back | without or almost without hope | wordnet | [] | "too heartsick to fight back" What is the definition of "heartsick"? |
frantic | s | frantic with anger and frustration | excessively agitated | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "frantic with anger and frustration" What is the definition of "frantic"? |
frantic | s | something frantic in their gaiety | marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion | wordnet | [] | "something frantic in their gaiety" What is the definition of "frantic"? |
idle | a | an idle laborer | not in action or at work | wordnet | [] | "an idle laborer" What is the definition of "idle"? |
idle | s | the machinery sat idle during the strike | not in active use | wordnet | [] | "the machinery sat idle during the strike" What is the definition of "idle"? |
idle | s | idle pleasure | silly or trivial | wordnet | [] | "idle pleasure" What is the definition of "idle"? |
idle | s | idle talk | lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "an existential moment of choice" What is the definition of "existential"? |
critically | r | this must be examined critically | in a critical manner | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"fugitive",
""
] | "a momentary glimpse" What is the definition of "momentary"? |
humid | s | humid air | containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor | wordnet | [] | "humid air" What is the definition of "humid"? |
fatness | n | she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others | excess bodily weight | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "a sectional view" What is the definition of "sectional"? |
sectional | s | a sectional sofa | consisting of or divided into sections | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "a benign smile" What is the definition of "benign"? |
benign | s | the benign ruler of millions | kindness of disposition or manner | wordnet | [] | "the benign ruler of millions" What is the definition of "benign"? |
basic | a | a basic fact | pertaining to or constituting a base or basis | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "a basic story line" What is the definition of "basic"? |
basic | s | a basic course in Russian | serving as a base or starting point | wordnet | [] | "a basic course in Russian" What is the definition of "basic"? |
electrify | v | electrify an appliance | to equip for use with electricity | wordnet | [
"adapt",
"accommodate",
"wire"
] | "electrify an appliance" What is the definition of "electrify"? |
professedly | r | is only professedly poor | with pretense or intention to deceive | wordnet | [] | "is only professedly poor" What is the definition of "professedly"? |
professedly | r | Susan Smith was professedly guilty of the murders | by open declaration | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "a polyglot traveler" What is the definition of "polyglot"? |
fingered | v | The customer fingered the sweater | to examine by touch | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "the fingered roots of giant trees" What is the definition of "fingered"? |
hotly | r | the children were arguing hotly | in a heated manner | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"affluent",
"",
"moneyed",
"flush"
] | "wealthy corporations" What is the definition of "wealthy"? |
fraternity | n | the medical fraternity | people engaged in a particular occupation | wordnet | [
"sodality",
"stratum",
"class"
] | "the medical fraternity" What is the definition of "fraternity"? |
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