term
stringlengths 3
19
| pos
stringclasses 5
values | context
stringlengths 6
266
| definition
stringlengths 3
254
| source
stringclasses 1
value | synonyms
listlengths 0
269
| instruction
stringlengths 42
303
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
cut
|
n
|
everyone got a cut of the earnings
|
a share of the profits
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"everyone got a cut of the earnings" What is the definition of "cut"?
|
cut
|
n
|
the cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt
|
an immediate transition from one shot to the next
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt" What is the definition of "cut"?
|
cut
|
v
|
cut along the dotted line
|
to make an incision or separation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"cut along the dotted line" What is the definition of "cut"?
|
cut
|
v
|
The coach cut two players from the team
|
to discharge from a group
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"The coach cut two players from the team" What is the definition of "cut"?
|
cut
|
a
|
the cut surface was mottled
|
separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the cut surface was mottled" What is the definition of "cut"?
|
cut
|
a
|
the cut pages of the book
|
having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the cut pages of the book" What is the definition of "cut"?
|
cut
|
s
|
the drastically cut film
|
with parts removed
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the drastically cut film" What is the definition of "cut"?
|
cut
|
s
|
a cut horse
|
having the testicles removed
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a cut horse" What is the definition of "cut"?
|
irreconcilable
|
a
|
irreconcilable differences
|
impossible to reconcile
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"irreconcilable differences" What is the definition of "irreconcilable"?
|
quite
|
r
|
quite tasty
|
to a degree not used with a negative
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"quite tasty" What is the definition of "quite"?
|
quite
|
r
|
you 're quite right
|
to the greatest extent
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"you 're quite right" What is the definition of "quite"?
|
quite
|
r
|
you 're quite right
|
completely
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"you 're quite right" What is the definition of "quite"?
|
quite
|
r
|
her victory was quite something
|
of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind not used with a negative
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"her victory was quite something" What is the definition of "quite"?
|
impulsively
|
r
|
he often acts impulsively and later regrets it
|
in an impulsive or impetuous way
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he often acts impulsively and later regrets it" What is the definition of "impulsively"?
|
impulsively
|
r
|
he often acts impulsively and later regrets it
|
without taking cautions
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he often acts impulsively and later regrets it" What is the definition of "impulsively"?
|
lid
|
n
|
he raised the piano lid
|
a movable top or cover hinged or separate for closing the opening at the top of a box , chest , jar , pan , etc. .
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he raised the piano lid" What is the definition of "lid"?
|
lob
|
v
|
lob the tennis ball
|
to propel in a high arc
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"lob the tennis ball" What is the definition of "lob"?
|
miscellaneous
|
s
|
miscellaneous accessories
|
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"miscellaneous accessories" What is the definition of "miscellaneous"?
|
miscellaneous
|
s
|
a miscellaneous crowd
|
having many aspects
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a miscellaneous crowd" What is the definition of "miscellaneous"?
|
hush
|
v
|
hush my baby !
|
to become quiet or still
|
wordnet
|
[
"hushing",
"change"
] |
"hush my baby !" What is the definition of "hush"?
|
hush
|
v
|
hush my baby !
|
to fall silent
|
wordnet
|
[
"hushing",
"change"
] |
"hush my baby !" What is the definition of "hush"?
|
inwardness
|
n
|
the sensitiveness of James 's characters , their seeming inwardness
|
preoccupation especially with ones attitudes and ethical or ideological values
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the sensitiveness of James 's characters , their seeming inwardness" What is the definition of "inwardness"?
|
inwardness
|
n
|
the inwardness of the body 's organs
|
the quality or state of being inward or internal
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the inwardness of the body 's organs" What is the definition of "inwardness"?
|
foster
|
s
|
foster parent
|
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"foster parent" What is the definition of "foster"?
|
breadth
|
n
|
a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject
|
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
|
wordnet
|
[
"largeness",
"comprehensiveness",
"intelligence",
"roominess"
] |
"a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject" What is the definition of "breadth"?
|
politics
|
n
|
office politics is often counterproductive
|
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"office politics is often counterproductive" What is the definition of "politics"?
|
generation
|
n
|
the third generation of computers
|
a stage of technological development or innovation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the third generation of computers" What is the definition of "generation"?
|
abandoned
|
v
|
We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot
|
to forsake , leave behind
|
wordnet
|
[
"chuck",
"forfeit",
"abandon",
"forego",
"toss",
"consign",
"dispose",
"forgo",
"waive"
] |
"We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot" What is the definition of "abandoned"?
|
abandoned
|
s
|
weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse
|
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse" What is the definition of "abandoned"?
|
abandoned
|
s
|
an abandoned sadness born of grief " - Liam O'Flaherty
|
free from constraint
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an abandoned sadness born of grief " - Liam O'Flaherty" What is the definition of "abandoned"?
|
civil
|
s
|
civil authorities
|
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"civil authorities" What is the definition of "civil"?
|
civil
|
s
|
civil peoples
|
of or in a condition of social order
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"civil peoples" What is the definition of "civil"?
|
civil
|
a
|
civil affairs
|
of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"civil affairs" What is the definition of "civil"?
|
civil
|
a
|
civil rights
|
of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals
|
wordnet
|
[
"civic",
""
] |
"civil rights" What is the definition of "civil"?
|
shaken
|
s
|
the accident left her badly shaken
|
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the accident left her badly shaken" What is the definition of "shaken"?
|
slavish
|
s
|
a slavish copy of the original
|
blindly imitative
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a slavish copy of the original" What is the definition of "slavish"?
|
slavish
|
s
|
slavish devotion to her job ruled her life
|
abjectly submissive
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"slavish devotion to her job ruled her life" What is the definition of "slavish"?
|
slavish
|
s
|
slavish devotion to her job ruled her life
|
characteristic of a slave or servant
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"slavish devotion to her job ruled her life" What is the definition of "slavish"?
|
gentle
|
s
|
a gentle reprimand
|
soft and mild
|
wordnet
|
[
"soft",
""
] |
"a gentle reprimand" What is the definition of "gentle"?
|
gentle
|
s
|
a gentle reprimand
|
not harsh or stern or severe
|
wordnet
|
[
"soft",
""
] |
"a gentle reprimand" What is the definition of "gentle"?
|
gentle
|
s
|
the gentle touch of her hand
|
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the gentle touch of her hand" What is the definition of "gentle"?
|
gentle
|
s
|
a gentle voice
|
quiet and soothing
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a gentle voice" What is the definition of "gentle"?
|
extenuate
|
v
|
The circumstances extenuate the crime
|
to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
|
wordnet
|
[
"mitigate",
"justify",
"excuse",
"rationalize",
"palliate",
"apologize"
] |
"The circumstances extenuate the crime" What is the definition of "extenuate"?
|
summation
|
n
|
the summation of four and three gives seven
|
the arithmetic operation of summing
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the summation of four and three gives seven" What is the definition of "summation"?
|
summation
|
n
|
the summation of four and three gives seven
|
calculating the sum of two or more numbers
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the summation of four and three gives seven" What is the definition of "summation"?
|
sappy
|
s
|
sappy maple trees
|
abounding in sap
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"sappy maple trees" What is the definition of "sappy"?
|
northward
|
s
|
the northward flow of traffic
|
moving toward the north
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the northward flow of traffic" What is the definition of "northward"?
|
apparatus
|
n
|
the breathing apparatus
|
a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the breathing apparatus" What is the definition of "apparatus"?
|
doom
|
n
|
everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it
|
an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
|
wordnet
|
[
"destiny",
"doomsday",
"fate"
] |
"everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it" What is the definition of "doom"?
|
doom
|
v
|
This decision will doom me to lose my position
|
to make certain of the failure or destruction of
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"This decision will doom me to lose my position" What is the definition of "doom"?
|
almost
|
r
|
the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
|
slightly short of or not quite accomplished
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded" What is the definition of "almost"?
|
almost
|
r
|
the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
|
all but
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded" What is the definition of "almost"?
|
acting
|
s
|
the acting president
|
serving temporarily especially as a substitute
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the acting president" What is the definition of "acting"?
|
piercing
|
s
|
piercing knifelike pains
|
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"piercing knifelike pains" What is the definition of "piercing"?
|
afoul
|
s
|
with its sails afoul
|
especially of a ships lines etc
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"with its sails afoul" What is the definition of "afoul"?
|
uproarious
|
s
|
uproarious stories
|
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"uproarious stories" What is the definition of "uproarious"?
|
ruin
|
n
|
you have brought ruin on this entire family
|
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
|
wordnet
|
[
"ruination",
"desolation"
] |
"you have brought ruin on this entire family" What is the definition of "ruin"?
|
ruin
|
v
|
This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election
|
to destroy or cause to fail
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election" What is the definition of "ruin"?
|
generically
|
r
|
we market these drugs generically
|
without a trademark or brand name
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"we market these drugs generically" What is the definition of "generically"?
|
generically
|
r
|
these animals are not related generically
|
as sharing a common genus
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"these animals are not related generically" What is the definition of "generically"?
|
clinical
|
a
|
clinical observation
|
relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"clinical observation" What is the definition of "clinical"?
|
clinical
|
s
|
he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony
|
scientifically detached
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony" What is the definition of "clinical"?
|
clinical
|
s
|
he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony
|
unemotional
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony" What is the definition of "clinical"?
|
abstract
|
v
|
Let 's abstract away from this particular example
|
to consider apart from a particular case or instance
|
wordnet
|
[
"abstracted",
"dealing",
"consider",
"deal",
"take"
] |
"Let 's abstract away from this particular example" What is the definition of "abstract"?
|
abstract
|
a
|
abstract words like ` truth ' and ` justice '
|
existing only in the mind
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"abstract words like ` truth ' and ` justice '" What is the definition of "abstract"?
|
abstract
|
a
|
abstract words like ` truth ' and ` justice '
|
separated from embodiment
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"abstract words like ` truth ' and ` justice '" What is the definition of "abstract"?
|
abstract
|
s
|
a large abstract painting
|
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a large abstract painting" What is the definition of "abstract"?
|
unskillful
|
s
|
it was an unskillful attempt
|
poorly done
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"it was an unskillful attempt" What is the definition of "unskillful"?
|
rhythmically
|
r
|
the chair rocked rhythmically back and forth
|
in a rhythmic manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the chair rocked rhythmically back and forth" What is the definition of "rhythmically"?
|
cervical
|
a
|
cervical cancer
|
of or relating to the cervix of the uterus
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"cervical cancer" What is the definition of "cervical"?
|
acreage
|
n
|
he wanted some acreage to build on
|
an area of ground used for some particular purpose such as building or farming
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he wanted some acreage to build on" What is the definition of "acreage"?
|
catheterize
|
v
|
catheterize the patient 's bladder
|
to insert a catheter into a body part
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"catheterize the patient 's bladder" What is the definition of "catheterize"?
|
wise
|
n
|
in no wise
|
a way of doing or being
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"in no wise" What is the definition of "wise"?
|
wise
|
a
|
a wise leader
|
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a wise leader" What is the definition of "wise"?
|
wise
|
s
|
a wise decision
|
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a wise decision" What is the definition of "wise"?
|
wise
|
s
|
Do n't get wise with me !
|
improperly forward or bold
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Do n't get wise with me !" What is the definition of "wise"?
|
beat
|
n
|
in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name
|
a regular route for a sentry or policeman
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name" What is the definition of "beat"?
|
beat
|
n
|
he heard the beat of a drum
|
the sound of stroke or blow
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he heard the beat of a drum" What is the definition of "beat"?
|
beat
|
v
|
Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship
|
to come out better in a competition , race , or conflict
|
wordnet
|
[
"overwhelm",
"whip",
"surmount",
"beaten",
"trounce",
"crushing",
"eliminate",
"outflank",
"vanquish",
"best",
"outgo",
"overpowering",
"beating",
"subdue",
"crush",
"defeat",
"outplay",
"drub",
"outdo",
"bat",
"overpower",
"outgoing",
"worsted",
"jockey",
"outstrip",
"exceeding",
"rout",
"checkmate",
"pip",
"surmounted",
"master",
"exceed",
"surpass",
"worst",
"chicane",
"shell",
"lick",
"screw",
"cheat",
"mate",
"shaft",
"surpassing",
"thrash",
"cream"
] |
"Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship" What is the definition of "beat"?
|
beat
|
v
|
beat on the door
|
to hit repeatedly
|
wordnet
|
[
"floor",
"thrash",
"thresh",
"flooring",
"strike",
"beat",
"striking",
"beating",
"beaten",
"deck",
"beetle",
"hammer"
] |
"beat on the door" What is the definition of "beat"?
|
beat
|
s
|
so beat I could flop down and go to sleep anywhere
|
very tired
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"so beat I could flop down and go to sleep anywhere" What is the definition of "beat"?
|
immediate
|
s
|
the immediate revisions
|
of the present time and place
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the immediate revisions" What is the definition of "immediate"?
|
immediate
|
s
|
the immediate result
|
immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the immediate result" What is the definition of "immediate"?
|
immediate
|
s
|
an immediate reply to my letter
|
performed with little or no delay
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an immediate reply to my letter" What is the definition of "immediate"?
|
immediate
|
a
|
an immediate influence
|
having no intervening medium
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an immediate influence" What is the definition of "immediate"?
|
volunteer
|
s
|
a volunteer fire department
|
without payment
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a volunteer fire department" What is the definition of "volunteer"?
|
hypnotic
|
s
|
read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice
|
attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
|
wordnet
|
[
"mesmeric",
""
] |
"read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice" What is the definition of "hypnotic"?
|
pendulous
|
s
|
the pendulous branches of a weeping willow
|
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
|
wordnet
|
[
"weeping",
""
] |
"the pendulous branches of a weeping willow" What is the definition of "pendulous"?
|
forge
|
v
|
forge a pair of tongues
|
to create by hammering
|
wordnet
|
[
"beat",
"foliate",
"forging",
"hammer"
] |
"forge a pair of tongues" What is the definition of "forge"?
|
galvanic
|
a
|
a galvanic cell
|
pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a galvanic cell" What is the definition of "galvanic"?
|
galvanic
|
s
|
the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale
|
affected by emotion as if by electricity
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale" What is the definition of "galvanic"?
|
galvanic
|
s
|
the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale
|
thrilling
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale" What is the definition of "galvanic"?
|
honor
|
n
|
a man of honor
|
the quality of being honorable and having a good name
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a man of honor" What is the definition of "honor"?
|
honor
|
v
|
we honor checks and drafts
|
to accept as pay
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"we honor checks and drafts" What is the definition of "honor"?
|
honor
|
v
|
honor your parents !
|
to show respect towards
|
wordnet
|
[
"celebrate",
"observe",
"accept",
"tolerate",
"respect",
"lionize"
] |
"honor your parents !" What is the definition of "honor"?
|
effortless
|
a
|
the swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air
|
requiring or apparently requiring no effort
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air" What is the definition of "effortless"?
|
pharyngeal
|
a
|
pharyngeal fricatives
|
of or relating to the throat
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"pharyngeal fricatives" What is the definition of "pharyngeal"?
|
dapper
|
s
|
a dapper young man
|
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a dapper young man" What is the definition of "dapper"?
|
inconclusive
|
a
|
an inconclusive reply
|
not conclusive
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an inconclusive reply" What is the definition of "inconclusive"?
|
inconclusive
|
a
|
an inconclusive reply
|
not putting an end to doubt or question
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an inconclusive reply" What is the definition of "inconclusive"?
|
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.