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cut
n
everyone got a cut of the earnings
a share of the profits
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cut
n
the cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt
an immediate transition from one shot to the next
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cut
v
cut along the dotted line
to make an incision or separation
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cut
v
The coach cut two players from the team
to discharge from a group
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cut
a
the cut surface was mottled
separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument
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cut
a
the cut pages of the book
having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit
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cut
s
the drastically cut film
with parts removed
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cut
s
a cut horse
having the testicles removed
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irreconcilable
a
irreconcilable differences
impossible to reconcile
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quite
r
quite tasty
to a degree not used with a negative
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quite
r
you 're quite right
to the greatest extent
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"you 're quite right" What is the definition of "quite"?
quite
r
you 're quite right
completely
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quite
r
her victory was quite something
of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind not used with a negative
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"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
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impulsively
r
he often acts impulsively and later regrets it
without taking cautions
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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. .
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lob
v
lob the tennis ball
to propel in a high arc
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miscellaneous
s
miscellaneous accessories
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
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miscellaneous
s
a miscellaneous crowd
having many aspects
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hush
v
hush my baby !
to become quiet or still
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"hush my baby !" What is the definition of "hush"?
hush
v
hush my baby !
to fall silent
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[ "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
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inwardness
n
the inwardness of the body 's organs
the quality or state of being inward or internal
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foster
s
foster parent
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
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breadth
n
a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
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[ "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
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generation
n
the third generation of computers
a stage of technological development or innovation
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abandoned
v
We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot
to forsake , leave behind
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[ "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
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abandoned
s
an abandoned sadness born of grief " - Liam O'Flaherty
free from constraint
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"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
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"civil authorities" What is the definition of "civil"?
civil
s
civil peoples
of or in a condition of social order
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civil
a
civil affairs
of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state
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civil
a
civil rights
of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals
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shaken
s
the accident left her badly shaken
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
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slavish
s
a slavish copy of the original
blindly imitative
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slavish
s
slavish devotion to her job ruled her life
abjectly submissive
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slavish
s
slavish devotion to her job ruled her life
characteristic of a slave or servant
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gentle
s
a gentle reprimand
soft and mild
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gentle
s
a gentle reprimand
not harsh or stern or severe
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gentle
s
the gentle touch of her hand
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
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gentle
s
a gentle voice
quiet and soothing
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extenuate
v
The circumstances extenuate the crime
to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
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[ "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
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"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
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sappy
s
sappy maple trees
abounding in sap
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northward
s
the northward flow of traffic
moving toward the north
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apparatus
n
the breathing apparatus
a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function
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doom
n
everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it
an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
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[ "destiny", "doomsday", "fate" ]
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doom
v
This decision will doom me to lose my position
to make certain of the failure or destruction of
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almost
r
the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
slightly short of or not quite accomplished
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almost
r
the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
all but
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acting
s
the acting president
serving temporarily especially as a substitute
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piercing
s
piercing knifelike pains
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
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afoul
s
with its sails afoul
especially of a ships lines etc
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uproarious
s
uproarious stories
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
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ruin
n
you have brought ruin on this entire family
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
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ruin
v
This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election
to destroy or cause to fail
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generically
r
we market these drugs generically
without a trademark or brand name
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generically
r
these animals are not related generically
as sharing a common genus
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clinical
a
clinical observation
relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients
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clinical
s
he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony
scientifically detached
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clinical
s
he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony
unemotional
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abstract
v
Let 's abstract away from this particular example
to consider apart from a particular case or instance
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[ "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
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abstract
a
abstract words like ` truth ' and ` justice '
separated from embodiment
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abstract
s
a large abstract painting
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
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unskillful
s
it was an unskillful attempt
poorly done
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rhythmically
r
the chair rocked rhythmically back and forth
in a rhythmic manner
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cervical
a
cervical cancer
of or relating to the cervix of the uterus
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"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
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catheterize
v
catheterize the patient 's bladder
to insert a catheter into a body part
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wise
n
in no wise
a way of doing or being
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wise
a
a wise leader
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
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wise
s
a wise decision
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
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wise
s
Do n't get wise with me !
improperly forward or bold
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"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
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beat
n
he heard the beat of a drum
the sound of stroke or blow
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beat
v
Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship
to come out better in a competition , race , or conflict
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[ "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" ]
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beat
v
beat on the door
to hit repeatedly
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beat
s
so beat I could flop down and go to sleep anywhere
very tired
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immediate
s
the immediate revisions
of the present time and place
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immediate
s
the immediate result
immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect
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immediate
s
an immediate reply to my letter
performed with little or no delay
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immediate
a
an immediate influence
having no intervening medium
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volunteer
s
a volunteer fire department
without payment
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hypnotic
s
read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice
attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
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pendulous
s
the pendulous branches of a weeping willow
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
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"the pendulous branches of a weeping willow" What is the definition of "pendulous"?
forge
v
forge a pair of tongues
to create by hammering
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"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
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"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
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galvanic
s
the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale
thrilling
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honor
n
a man of honor
the quality of being honorable and having a good name
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"a man of honor" What is the definition of "honor"?
honor
v
we honor checks and drafts
to accept as pay
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"we honor checks and drafts" What is the definition of "honor"?
honor
v
honor your parents !
to show respect towards
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[ "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
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pharyngeal
a
pharyngeal fricatives
of or relating to the throat
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"pharyngeal fricatives" What is the definition of "pharyngeal"?
dapper
s
a dapper young man
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
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"a dapper young man" What is the definition of "dapper"?
inconclusive
a
an inconclusive reply
not conclusive
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"an inconclusive reply" What is the definition of "inconclusive"?
inconclusive
a
an inconclusive reply
not putting an end to doubt or question
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