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blockage
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n
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we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
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an obstruction in a pipe or tube
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[
"block",
"stop",
"occlusion",
"impediment",
"plug",
"stoppage",
"stopper",
"obstruction"
] |
"we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe" What is the definition of "blockage"?
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resistant
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s
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resistant to the effects of heat
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impervious to being affected
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"resistant to the effects of heat" What is the definition of "resistant"?
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resistant
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s
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the new hybrid is more resistant to drought
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able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
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"the new hybrid is more resistant to drought" What is the definition of "resistant"?
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digestive
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a
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digestive juices
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relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion
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"digestive juices" What is the definition of "digestive"?
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impossible
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n
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his assignment verged on the impossible
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something that can not be done
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"his assignment verged on the impossible" What is the definition of "impossible"?
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impossible
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a
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an impossible dream
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not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
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"an impossible dream" What is the definition of "impossible"?
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impossible
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s
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impossible behavior
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used of persons or their behavior
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"impossible behavior" What is the definition of "impossible"?
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heavenly
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a
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heavenly hosts
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relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
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"heavenly hosts" What is the definition of "heavenly"?
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heavenly
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a
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a heavenly body
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of or relating to the sky
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"a heavenly body" What is the definition of "heavenly"?
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grab
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n
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he made a grab for the ball before it landed
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the act of catching an object with the hands
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[
"snatch",
"touching",
"rebound",
"reception",
"interception",
"catch",
"mesh",
"interlock",
"touch"
] |
"he made a grab for the ball before it landed" What is the definition of "grab"?
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initiation
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n
|
his initiation into the club
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a formal entry into an organization or position or office
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[
"coronation",
"observance",
"inaugural",
"ceremony",
"induction",
"inauguration",
"ceremonial"
] |
"his initiation into the club" What is the definition of "initiation"?
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initiation
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n
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she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
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the act of starting something for the first time
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[
"foundation",
"introduction",
"founding",
"beginning",
"authorship",
"institution",
"creation",
"origination"
] |
"she looked forward to her initiation as an adult" What is the definition of "initiation"?
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initiation
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n
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she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
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introducing something new
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wordnet
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[
"foundation",
"introduction",
"founding",
"beginning",
"authorship",
"institution",
"creation",
"origination"
] |
"she looked forward to her initiation as an adult" What is the definition of "initiation"?
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initiation
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n
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his dullness was due to lack of initiation
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wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
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"his dullness was due to lack of initiation" What is the definition of "initiation"?
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pretend
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n
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it was just pretend
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the enactment of a pretense
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"it was just pretend" What is the definition of "pretend"?
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pretend
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v
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pretend the title of King
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to put forward a claim and assert right or possession of
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[
"arrogate",
"pretended"
] |
"pretend the title of King" What is the definition of "pretend"?
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pretend
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s
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dangling their legs in the water to catch pretend fish
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imagined as in a play
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"dangling their legs in the water to catch pretend fish" What is the definition of "pretend"?
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artful
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a
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the artful dodger
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marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
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"the artful dodger" What is the definition of "artful"?
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belly
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n
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the belly of a sail
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a part that bulges deeply
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"the belly of a sail" What is the definition of "belly"?
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belly
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n
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in the belly of the ship
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the hollow inside of something
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"in the belly of the ship" What is the definition of "belly"?
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freak
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n
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a bodybuilding freak
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someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
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"a bodybuilding freak" What is the definition of "freak"?
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instance
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n
|
another instance occurred yesterday
|
an occurrence of something
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[
"piece",
"bit",
"clip",
"example",
"case",
"time",
"humiliation"
] |
"another instance occurred yesterday" What is the definition of "instance"?
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enhance
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v
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This will enhance your enjoyment
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to increase
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[
"deepen",
"potentiate",
"raise",
"compound"
] |
"This will enhance your enjoyment" What is the definition of "enhance"?
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enhance
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v
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This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat
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to make better or more attractive
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[] |
"This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat" What is the definition of "enhance"?
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speak
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v
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the prisoner wo n't speak
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to use language
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[
"talk",
"intercommunicate",
"communicate",
"talking",
"spoken",
"smattering",
"slang",
"spoke",
"speaking"
] |
"the prisoner wo n't speak" What is the definition of "speak"?
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plurality
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n
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a plurality of religions
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a large indefinite number
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"a plurality of religions" What is the definition of "plurality"?
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elvish
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s
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elvish tricks
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usually good-naturedly mischievous
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"elvish tricks" What is the definition of "elvish"?
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mystery
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n
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how it got out is a mystery
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something that baffles understanding and can not be explained
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[
"perplexity",
"secret",
"enigma"
] |
"how it got out is a mystery" What is the definition of "mystery"?
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skim
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n
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there was a thin skim of oil on the water
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a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
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[] |
"there was a thin skim of oil on the water" What is the definition of "skim"?
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skim
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v
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skim cream from the surface of milk
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to remove from the surface
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[
"take",
"remove",
"cream",
"removed"
] |
"skim cream from the surface of milk" What is the definition of "skim"?
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skim
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s
|
yogurt made with skim milk
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used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
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[] |
"yogurt made with skim milk" What is the definition of "skim"?
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cohere
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v
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Religion can cohere social groups
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to cause to form a united , orderly , and aesthetically consistent whole
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[] |
"Religion can cohere social groups" What is the definition of "cohere"?
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cohere
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v
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the principles by which societies cohere
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to have internal elements or parts logically connected so that aesthetic consistency results
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[] |
"the principles by which societies cohere" What is the definition of "cohere"?
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cohere
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v
|
The sushi rice grains cohere
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to come or be in close contact with
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[
"cloven",
"stick",
"clove",
"meet",
"cling",
"cleave",
"cleft",
"touch",
"adhere",
"contact",
"adjoin"
] |
"The sushi rice grains cohere" What is the definition of "cohere"?
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cohere
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v
|
The sushi rice grains cohere
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to stick or hold together and resist separation
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wordnet
|
[
"cloven",
"stick",
"clove",
"meet",
"cling",
"cleave",
"cleft",
"touch",
"adhere",
"contact",
"adjoin"
] |
"The sushi rice grains cohere" What is the definition of "cohere"?
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leach
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v
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leach the soil
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to remove substances from by a percolating liquid
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[
"strip",
"remove",
"take",
"removed"
] |
"leach the soil" What is the definition of "leach"?
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innocently
|
r
|
he claimed to have purchased the contraband innocently
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in a not unlawful manner
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[] |
"he claimed to have purchased the contraband innocently" What is the definition of "innocently"?
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innocently
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r
|
she smiled at him innocently
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in a naively innocent manner
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[] |
"she smiled at him innocently" What is the definition of "innocently"?
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mongoloid
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a
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the mongoloid epicanthic fold
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characteristic of or resembling a mongol
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"the mongoloid epicanthic fold" What is the definition of "mongoloid"?
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ferny
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a
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the ferny undergrowth
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abounding in or covered with ferns
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[] |
"the ferny undergrowth" What is the definition of "ferny"?
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ferny
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s
|
the ferny shadows of locust leaves
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resembling ferns especially in leaf shape
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[] |
"the ferny shadows of locust leaves" What is the definition of "ferny"?
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trivial
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s
|
a trivial young woman
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concerned with trivialities
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[] |
"a trivial young woman" What is the definition of "trivial"?
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trivial
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s
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only trivial objections
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of little substance or significance
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[] |
"only trivial objections" What is the definition of "trivial"?
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equivalent
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n
|
send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps
|
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
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[] |
"send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps" What is the definition of "equivalent"?
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equivalent
|
s
|
a wish that was equivalent to a command
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being essentially equal to something
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[] |
"a wish that was equivalent to a command" What is the definition of "equivalent"?
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gust
|
n
|
the tree was bent almost double by the gust
|
a strong current of air
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[
"blow",
"bluster",
"whiff",
"wind",
"blast"
] |
"the tree was bent almost double by the gust" What is the definition of "gust"?
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ashore
|
r
|
we invited them ashore
|
towards the shore from the water
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[] |
"we invited them ashore" What is the definition of "ashore"?
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luxurious
|
s
|
enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs
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displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
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"enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs" What is the definition of "luxurious"?
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automatic
|
a
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automatic transmission
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operating with minimal human intervention
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[] |
"automatic transmission" What is the definition of "automatic"?
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automatic
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a
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automatic transmission
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independent of external control
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[] |
"automatic transmission" What is the definition of "automatic"?
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automatic
|
s
|
an automatic ` thank you '
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resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine
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[] |
"an automatic ` thank you '" What is the definition of "automatic"?
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automatic
|
s
|
the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light
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without volition or conscious control
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[] |
"the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light" What is the definition of "automatic"?
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canker
|
n
|
according to him , I was the canker in their midst
|
a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of
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wordnet
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[
"pestilence",
"influence"
] |
"according to him , I was the canker in their midst" What is the definition of "canker"?
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amphibious
|
a
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amphibious vehicles
|
operating or living on land and in water
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[] |
"amphibious vehicles" What is the definition of "amphibious"?
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splash
|
n
|
her red hat gave her outfit a splash of color
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a patch of bright color
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"her red hat gave her outfit a splash of color" What is the definition of "splash"?
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prodigy
|
n
|
she is a chess prodigy
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an unusually gifted or intelligent young person
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[] |
"she is a chess prodigy" What is the definition of "prodigy"?
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prodigy
|
n
|
she is a chess prodigy
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someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
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[] |
"she is a chess prodigy" What is the definition of "prodigy"?
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remove
|
n
|
just one remove from madness " or " it imitates at many removes a Shakespearean tragedy
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degree of figurative distance or separation
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"just one remove from madness " or " it imitates at many removes a Shakespearean tragedy" What is the definition of "remove"?
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remove
|
v
|
remove a case to another court
|
to shift the position or location of , as for business , legal , educational , or military purposes
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wordnet
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[
"shift",
"shifting",
"transfer"
] |
"remove a case to another court" What is the definition of "remove"?
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pallid
|
s
|
the pallid face of the invalid
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abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
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[] |
"the pallid face of the invalid" What is the definition of "pallid"?
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pallid
|
s
|
a pallid sky
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lacking in intensity or brightness
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[] |
"a pallid sky" What is the definition of "pallid"?
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pallid
|
s
|
a pallid sky
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dim or feeble
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[] |
"a pallid sky" What is the definition of "pallid"?
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pallid
|
s
|
a pallid performance
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lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
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wordnet
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"a pallid performance" What is the definition of "pallid"?
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patch
|
n
|
a patch of clouds
|
a small contrasting part of something
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wordnet
|
[
"speckle",
"spot",
"plaque",
"fleck",
"dapple",
"nebula",
"speck",
"splash",
"fret"
] |
"a patch of clouds" What is the definition of "patch"?
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patch
|
v
|
patch the skirt
|
to to join or unite the pieces of
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wordnet
|
[
"join",
"piece",
"vamp"
] |
"patch the skirt" What is the definition of "patch"?
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ladylike
|
s
|
ladylike manners
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befitting a woman of good breeding
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"ladylike manners" What is the definition of "ladylike"?
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estate
|
n
|
the family owned a large estate on Long Island
|
extensive landed property especially in the country retained by the owner for his own use
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wordnet
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[
"plantation",
"realty",
"leasehold",
"fief",
"entail",
"demesne",
"freehold",
"land",
"barony",
"hacienda"
] |
"the family owned a large estate on Long Island" What is the definition of "estate"?
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visage
|
n
|
a stern visage
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the appearance conveyed by a persons face
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[
"appearance",
"look",
"countenance",
"face"
] |
"a stern visage" What is the definition of "visage"?
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demotic
|
s
|
demotic entertainments
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of or for the common people
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"demotic entertainments" What is the definition of "demotic"?
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tuition
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n
|
tuition and room and board were more than $ 25,000
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a fee paid for instruction especially for higher education
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"tuition and room and board were more than $ 25,000" What is the definition of "tuition"?
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mandatory
|
s
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attendance is mandatory
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required by rule
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"attendance is mandatory" What is the definition of "mandatory"?
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profitable
|
a
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profitable speculation on the stock market
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yielding material gain or profit
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[] |
"profitable speculation on the stock market" What is the definition of "profitable"?
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mirror
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n
|
the best mirror is an old friend
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a faithful depiction or reflection
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[] |
"the best mirror is an old friend" What is the definition of "mirror"?
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tremulous
|
s
|
spoke timidly in a tremulous voice
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quivering as from weakness or fear
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"spoke timidly in a tremulous voice" What is the definition of "tremulous"?
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gratification
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n
|
dull repetitious work gives no gratification
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state of being gratified or satisfied
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"dull repetitious work gives no gratification" What is the definition of "gratification"?
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unmanned
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a
|
an unmanned satellite to Mars
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lacking a crew
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[] |
"an unmanned satellite to Mars" What is the definition of "unmanned"?
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mood
|
n
|
the national mood had changed radically since the last election
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the prevailing psychological state
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wordnet
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[
"climate",
"status",
"condition"
] |
"the national mood had changed radically since the last election" What is the definition of "mood"?
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woody
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a
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woody plants
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made of or containing or resembling wood
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[] |
"woody plants" What is the definition of "woody"?
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woody
|
s
|
a woody area near the highway
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abounding in trees
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[] |
"a woody area near the highway" What is the definition of "woody"?
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planted
|
v
|
He planted a knee in the back of his opponent
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to fix or set securely or deeply
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[
"imbed",
"bury",
"implant",
"nest",
"insert",
"plant",
"sink",
"enter"
] |
"He planted a knee in the back of his opponent" What is the definition of "planted"?
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planted
|
s
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a deeply planted need
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deeply rooted
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[] |
"a deeply planted need" What is the definition of "planted"?
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planted
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s
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a deeply planted need
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firmly fixed or held
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"a deeply planted need" What is the definition of "planted"?
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snappish
|
s
|
a snappish tone of voice
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apt to speak irritably
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[] |
"a snappish tone of voice" What is the definition of "snappish"?
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sneak
|
v
|
sneak a look
|
to put , bring , or take in a secretive or furtive manner
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"sneak a look" What is the definition of "sneak"?
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sneak
|
s
|
a sneak attack
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marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
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"a sneak attack" What is the definition of "sneak"?
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sneak
|
s
|
a sneak attack
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taking pains to avoid being observed
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"a sneak attack" What is the definition of "sneak"?
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bump
|
n
|
the bump threw him off the bicycle
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an impact as from a collision
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wordnet
|
[
"smash",
"shock",
"smack",
"slap",
"blow",
"strike",
"belt",
"impact",
"jar",
"tap",
"buffeting",
"jolt",
"pounding",
"rap",
"bang",
"jounce"
] |
"the bump threw him off the bicycle" What is the definition of "bump"?
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bump
|
v
|
bump and grind
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to dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward
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[] |
"bump and grind" What is the definition of "bump"?
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apology
|
n
|
he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess
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an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
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"he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess" What is the definition of "apology"?
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apology
|
n
|
it was an apology for a meal
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a poor example
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wordnet
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[
"representative",
"instance",
"excuse",
"example"
] |
"it was an apology for a meal" What is the definition of "apology"?
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discreet
|
a
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his trusted discreet aide
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marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
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"his trusted discreet aide" What is the definition of "discreet"?
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discreet
|
s
|
a discreet silence
|
unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
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wordnet
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[
"discerning",
""
] |
"a discreet silence" What is the definition of "discreet"?
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discreet
|
s
|
a discreet investor
|
heedful of potential consequences
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[] |
"a discreet investor" What is the definition of "discreet"?
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forlornly
|
r
|
a single chicken was scratching forlornly in the yard
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in a forlorn manner
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"a single chicken was scratching forlornly in the yard" What is the definition of "forlornly"?
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term
|
n
|
a prison term
|
a limited period of time
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"a prison term" What is the definition of "term"?
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term
|
n
|
the general term of an algebraic equation of the n-th degree
|
any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial
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"the general term of an algebraic equation of the n-th degree" What is the definition of "term"?
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uric
|
a
|
uric acid
|
in or relating to or obtained from urine
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"uric acid" What is the definition of "uric"?
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vehement
|
s
|
vehement deluges of rain
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characterized by great force or energy
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"vehement deluges of rain" What is the definition of "vehement"?
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vehement
|
s
|
vehement dislike
|
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
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"vehement dislike" What is the definition of "vehement"?
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vehement
|
s
|
vehement dislike
|
inclined to react violently
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"vehement dislike" What is the definition of "vehement"?
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