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effectively
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these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion
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in an effective manner
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"these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion" What is the definition of "effectively"?
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disobliging
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s
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the action was not offensive to him but proved somewhat disobliging
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intentionally unaccommodating
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"the action was not offensive to him but proved somewhat disobliging" What is the definition of "disobliging"?
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marginal
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s
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marginal industries
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producing at a rate that barely covers production costs
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"marginal industries" What is the definition of "marginal"?
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marginal
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s
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the marginal strip of beach
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at or constituting a border or edge
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"the marginal strip of beach" What is the definition of "marginal"?
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marginal
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s
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marginal writing ability
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of questionable or minimal quality
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"marginal writing ability" What is the definition of "marginal"?
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emigrate
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v
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Many people had to emigrate during the Nazi period
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to leave ones country of residence for a new one
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"Many people had to emigrate during the Nazi period" What is the definition of "emigrate"?
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cool
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n
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the cool of early morning
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the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
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"the cool of early morning" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
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n
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keep your cool
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great coolness and composure under strain
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[
"calmness",
"composure",
"poise",
"calm",
"equanimity",
"assuredness"
] |
"keep your cool" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
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a
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a cool autumn day
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neither warm nor very cold
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"a cool autumn day" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
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a
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a cool autumn day
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giving relief from heat
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"a cool autumn day" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
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a
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cool greens and blues and violets
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inducing the impression of coolness
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"cool greens and blues and violets" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
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a
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cool greens and blues and violets
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used especially of greens and blues and violets
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"cool greens and blues and violets" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
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a
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relations were cool and polite
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unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike
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"relations were cool and polite" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
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s
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play it cool
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marked by calm self-control especially in trying circumstances
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"play it cool" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
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s
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play it cool
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unemotional
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[] |
"play it cool" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
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s
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a cool million bucks
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without exaggeration or qualification
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"a cool million bucks" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
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s
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he 's a cool dude
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fashionable and attractive at the time
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"he 's a cool dude" What is the definition of "cool"?
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cool
|
s
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he 's a cool dude
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often skilled or socially adept
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"he 's a cool dude" What is the definition of "cool"?
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busy
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a
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busy with her work
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actively or fully engaged or occupied
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"busy with her work" What is the definition of "busy"?
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busy
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s
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a busy painting
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overcrowded or cluttered with detail
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"a busy painting" What is the definition of "busy"?
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busy
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s
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a very busy week
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crowded with or characterized by much activity
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"a very busy week" What is the definition of "busy"?
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busy
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s
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her line is busy
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unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability
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[] |
"her line is busy" What is the definition of "busy"?
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perishable
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a
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this minute and perishable planet
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liable to perish
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"this minute and perishable planet" What is the definition of "perishable"?
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perishable
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a
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this minute and perishable planet
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subject to destruction or death or decay
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"this minute and perishable planet" What is the definition of "perishable"?
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heavenward
|
s
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the soul in its heavenward flight
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directed toward heaven or the sky
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"the soul in its heavenward flight" What is the definition of "heavenward"?
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heavenward
|
r
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he pointed heavenward
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toward heaven
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"he pointed heavenward" What is the definition of "heavenward"?
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irrational
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a
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irrational fears
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not consistent with or using reason
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"irrational fears" What is the definition of "irrational"?
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irrational
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a
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irrational numbers
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real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers
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"irrational numbers" What is the definition of "irrational"?
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sanctified
|
s
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sanctified wine
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made or declared or believed to be holy
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"sanctified wine" What is the definition of "sanctified"?
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sanctified
|
s
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sanctified wine
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devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
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"sanctified wine" What is the definition of "sanctified"?
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fastidious
|
a
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a fastidious and incisive intellect
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giving careful attention to detail
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"a fastidious and incisive intellect" What is the definition of "fastidious"?
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fastidious
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a
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a fastidious and incisive intellect
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hard to please
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"a fastidious and incisive intellect" What is the definition of "fastidious"?
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fastidious
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a
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a fastidious and incisive intellect
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excessively concerned with cleanliness
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"a fastidious and incisive intellect" What is the definition of "fastidious"?
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fastidious
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a
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fastidious microorganisms
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having complicated nutritional requirements
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"fastidious microorganisms" What is the definition of "fastidious"?
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fastidious
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a
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fastidious microorganisms
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especially growing only in special artificial cultures
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"fastidious microorganisms" What is the definition of "fastidious"?
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lofty
|
s
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a noble and lofty concept
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of high moral or intellectual value
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[
"sublime",
"",
"exalted",
"grand"
] |
"a noble and lofty concept" What is the definition of "lofty"?
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lofty
|
s
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a noble and lofty concept
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elevated in nature or style
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[
"sublime",
"",
"exalted",
"grand"
] |
"a noble and lofty concept" What is the definition of "lofty"?
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lofty
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s
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lofty mountains
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of imposing height
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"lofty mountains" What is the definition of "lofty"?
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lofty
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s
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lofty mountains
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especially standing out above others
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"lofty mountains" What is the definition of "lofty"?
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lofty
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s
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lofty ships
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having or displaying great dignity or nobility
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"lofty ships" What is the definition of "lofty"?
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unlearned
|
s
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an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues
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uneducated in general
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"an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues" What is the definition of "unlearned"?
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unlearned
|
s
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an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues
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lacking knowledge or sophistication
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"an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues" What is the definition of "unlearned"?
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corolla
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n
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we cultivate the flower for its corolla
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the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
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"we cultivate the flower for its corolla" What is the definition of "corolla"?
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starry
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a
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a starry night
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abounding with or resembling stars
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"a starry night" What is the definition of "starry"?
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apportionment
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n
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the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state
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the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning
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wordnet
|
[
"assignation",
"share",
"deal",
"grant",
"allocation",
"reapportionment",
"portion",
"allotment"
] |
"the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state" What is the definition of "apportionment"?
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apportionment
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n
|
the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state
|
distribution according to a plan
|
wordnet
|
[
"assignation",
"share",
"deal",
"grant",
"allocation",
"reapportionment",
"portion",
"allotment"
] |
"the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state" What is the definition of "apportionment"?
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ascription
|
n
|
the ascription to me of honors I had not earned
|
assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
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wordnet
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[
"classification",
"attribution"
] |
"the ascription to me of honors I had not earned" What is the definition of "ascription"?
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solicitous
|
s
|
solicitous parents
|
full of anxiety and concern
|
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"solicitous parents" What is the definition of "solicitous"?
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solicitous
|
s
|
solicitous about her health
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showing hovering attentiveness
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"solicitous about her health" What is the definition of "solicitous"?
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evasive
|
s
|
his answers were brief , constrained and evasive
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deliberately vague or ambiguous
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"his answers were brief , constrained and evasive" What is the definition of "evasive"?
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evasive
|
s
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pilots are taught to take evasive action
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avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire
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"pilots are taught to take evasive action" What is the definition of "evasive"?
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standing
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n
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of equal standing
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social or financial or professional status or reputation
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"of equal standing" What is the definition of "standing"?
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standing
|
s
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a standing lamp
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having a supporting base
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"a standing lamp" What is the definition of "standing"?
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standing
|
s
|
a standing committee
|
not created for a particular occasion
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"a standing committee" What is the definition of "standing"?
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standing
|
s
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a standing army
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permanent
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"a standing army" What is the definition of "standing"?
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standing
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a
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mosquitoes breed in standing water
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not moving or flowing
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"mosquitoes breed in standing water" What is the definition of "standing"?
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standing
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a
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standing room only
|
on the feet
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"standing room only" What is the definition of "standing"?
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standing
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a
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standing room only
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having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs
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"standing room only" What is the definition of "standing"?
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willful
|
s
|
willful disobedience
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done by design
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"willful disobedience" What is the definition of "willful"?
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directly
|
r
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the path leads directly to the lake
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without deviation
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"the path leads directly to the lake" What is the definition of "directly"?
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directly
|
r
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these two factors are directly related
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without anyone or anything intervening
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"these two factors are directly related" What is the definition of "directly"?
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directly
|
r
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he did n't answer directly
|
in a forthright manner
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"he did n't answer directly" What is the definition of "directly"?
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directly
|
r
|
he did n't answer directly
|
candidly or frankly
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"he did n't answer directly" What is the definition of "directly"?
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impingement
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n
|
they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
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influencing strongly
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[
"encroachment",
"influence",
"impact"
] |
"they resented the impingement of American values on European culture" What is the definition of "impingement"?
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eminent
|
s
|
eminent members of the community
|
standing above others in quality or position
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"eminent members of the community" What is the definition of "eminent"?
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eminent
|
s
|
an eminent peak
|
of imposing height
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[] |
"an eminent peak" What is the definition of "eminent"?
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eminent
|
s
|
an eminent peak
|
especially standing out above others
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"an eminent peak" What is the definition of "eminent"?
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modulus
|
n
|
2 is a modulus of 5 and 9
|
an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers
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[] |
"2 is a modulus of 5 and 9" What is the definition of "modulus"?
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residuary
|
a
|
the residuary part of the estate
|
entitled to the residue of an estate after payment of debts and specific gifts
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"the residuary part of the estate" What is the definition of "residuary"?
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demon
|
n
|
he worked like a demon to finish the job on time
|
someone extremely diligent or skillful
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[] |
"he worked like a demon to finish the job on time" What is the definition of "demon"?
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odoriferous
|
s
|
odoriferous legislation
|
morally offensive
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"odoriferous legislation" What is the definition of "odoriferous"?
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odoriferous
|
s
|
odoriferous spices
|
having a natural fragrance
|
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"odoriferous spices" What is the definition of "odoriferous"?
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nimbleness
|
n
|
nimbleness of wit and imagination
|
intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind
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"nimbleness of wit and imagination" What is the definition of "nimbleness"?
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laughing
|
s
|
laughing children
|
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
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"laughing children" What is the definition of "laughing"?
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blood
|
n
|
a person of hot blood
|
temperament or disposition
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"a person of hot blood" What is the definition of "blood"?
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blood
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n
|
we need more young blood in this organization
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people viewed as members of a group
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"we need more young blood in this organization" What is the definition of "blood"?
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wallah
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n
|
a kitchen wallah
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usually in combination
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[] |
"a kitchen wallah" What is the definition of "wallah"?
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scurvy
|
s
|
a scurvy trick
|
of the most contemptible kind
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"a scurvy trick" What is the definition of "scurvy"?
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south
|
r
|
we moved south
|
in a southern direction
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"we moved south" What is the definition of "south"?
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lens
|
n
|
the writer is the lens through which history can be seen
|
a channel through which something can be seen or understood
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"the writer is the lens through which history can be seen" What is the definition of "lens"?
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bobtail
|
s
|
bobtail mare
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having a short or shortened tail
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[] |
"bobtail mare" What is the definition of "bobtail"?
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salivary
|
a
|
salivary gland
|
of or relating to saliva
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"salivary gland" What is the definition of "salivary"?
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uptake
|
n
|
they developed paper napkins with a greater uptake of liquids
|
a process of taking up or using up or consuming
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[] |
"they developed paper napkins with a greater uptake of liquids" What is the definition of "uptake"?
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slightly
|
r
|
the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other
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to a small degree or extent
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"the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other" What is the definition of "slightly"?
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slightly
|
r
|
slightly built
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in a slim or slender manner
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"slightly built" What is the definition of "slightly"?
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indefatigable
|
s
|
an indefatigable advocate of equal rights
|
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
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wordnet
|
[
"tireless",
""
] |
"an indefatigable advocate of equal rights" What is the definition of "indefatigable"?
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precious
|
s
|
diamonds , sapphires , rubies , and emeralds are precious stones
|
of high worth or cost
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[] |
"diamonds , sapphires , rubies , and emeralds are precious stones" What is the definition of "precious"?
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precious
|
s
|
children are precious
|
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
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"children are precious" What is the definition of "precious"?
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precious
|
s
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precious memories
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held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
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"precious memories" What is the definition of "precious"?
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precious
|
r
|
there is precious little time left
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extremely
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"there is precious little time left" What is the definition of "precious"?
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leading
|
s
|
the leading man
|
indicating the most important performer or role
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wordnet
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[
"stellar",
"",
"star"
] |
"the leading man" What is the definition of "leading"?
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leading
|
s
|
the country 's leading poet
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greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
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"the country 's leading poet" What is the definition of "leading"?
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leading
|
a
|
we rode in the leading car
|
going or proceeding or going in advance
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[] |
"we rode in the leading car" What is the definition of "leading"?
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leading
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a
|
we rode in the leading car
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showing the way
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"we rode in the leading car" What is the definition of "leading"?
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focus
|
n
|
the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
|
the concentration of attention or energy on something
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wordnet
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[
"immersion",
"particularism",
"engrossment",
"centering",
"concentration"
] |
"the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology" What is the definition of "focus"?
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focus
|
n
|
in focus
|
maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
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[] |
"in focus" What is the definition of "focus"?
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focus
|
n
|
the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion
|
maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea
|
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[] |
"the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion" What is the definition of "focus"?
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focus
|
v
|
Please focus the image
|
to we can not enjoy the movie
|
wordnet
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[
"sharpen",
"correct",
"set",
"adjust"
] |
"Please focus the image" What is the definition of "focus"?
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mash
|
v
|
mash the garlic
|
to reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
|
wordnet
|
[
"bray",
"grind",
"mill",
"milled",
"milling",
"pulp",
"fragmented",
"pestle"
] |
"mash the garlic" What is the definition of "mash"?
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scuffle
|
v
|
the drunken men started to scuffle
|
to fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
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wordnet
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[] |
"the drunken men started to scuffle" What is the definition of "scuffle"?
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