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effectively
r
these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion
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"?
disobliging
s
the action was not offensive to him but proved somewhat disobliging
intentionally unaccommodating
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"the action was not offensive to him but proved somewhat disobliging" What is the definition of "disobliging"?
marginal
s
marginal industries
producing at a rate that barely covers production costs
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"marginal industries" What is the definition of "marginal"?
marginal
s
the marginal strip of beach
at or constituting a border or edge
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"the marginal strip of beach" What is the definition of "marginal"?
marginal
s
marginal writing ability
of questionable or minimal quality
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"marginal writing ability" What is the definition of "marginal"?
emigrate
v
Many people had to emigrate during the Nazi period
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"?
cool
n
the cool of early morning
the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
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"the cool of early morning" What is the definition of "cool"?
cool
n
keep your cool
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"?
cool
a
a cool autumn day
neither warm nor very cold
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"a cool autumn day" What is the definition of "cool"?
cool
a
a cool autumn day
giving relief from heat
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"a cool autumn day" What is the definition of "cool"?
cool
a
cool greens and blues and violets
inducing the impression of coolness
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"cool greens and blues and violets" What is the definition of "cool"?
cool
a
cool greens and blues and violets
used especially of greens and blues and violets
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"cool greens and blues and violets" What is the definition of "cool"?
cool
a
relations were cool and polite
unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike
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"relations were cool and polite" What is the definition of "cool"?
cool
s
play it cool
marked by calm self-control especially in trying circumstances
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"play it cool" What is the definition of "cool"?
cool
s
play it cool
unemotional
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"play it cool" What is the definition of "cool"?
cool
s
a cool million bucks
without exaggeration or qualification
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"a cool million bucks" What is the definition of "cool"?
cool
s
he 's a cool dude
fashionable and attractive at the time
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"he 's a cool dude" What is the definition of "cool"?
cool
s
he 's a cool dude
often skilled or socially adept
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"he 's a cool dude" What is the definition of "cool"?
busy
a
busy with her work
actively or fully engaged or occupied
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"busy with her work" What is the definition of "busy"?
busy
s
a busy painting
overcrowded or cluttered with detail
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"a busy painting" What is the definition of "busy"?
busy
s
a very busy week
crowded with or characterized by much activity
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"a very busy week" What is the definition of "busy"?
busy
s
her line is busy
unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability
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"her line is busy" What is the definition of "busy"?
perishable
a
this minute and perishable planet
liable to perish
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"this minute and perishable planet" What is the definition of "perishable"?
perishable
a
this minute and perishable planet
subject to destruction or death or decay
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"this minute and perishable planet" What is the definition of "perishable"?
heavenward
s
the soul in its heavenward flight
directed toward heaven or the sky
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"the soul in its heavenward flight" What is the definition of "heavenward"?
heavenward
r
he pointed heavenward
toward heaven
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"he pointed heavenward" What is the definition of "heavenward"?
irrational
a
irrational fears
not consistent with or using reason
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"irrational fears" What is the definition of "irrational"?
irrational
a
irrational numbers
real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers
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"irrational numbers" What is the definition of "irrational"?
sanctified
s
sanctified wine
made or declared or believed to be holy
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"sanctified wine" What is the definition of "sanctified"?
sanctified
s
sanctified wine
devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
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"sanctified wine" What is the definition of "sanctified"?
fastidious
a
a fastidious and incisive intellect
giving careful attention to detail
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"a fastidious and incisive intellect" What is the definition of "fastidious"?
fastidious
a
a fastidious and incisive intellect
hard to please
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"a fastidious and incisive intellect" What is the definition of "fastidious"?
fastidious
a
a fastidious and incisive intellect
excessively concerned with cleanliness
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"a fastidious and incisive intellect" What is the definition of "fastidious"?
fastidious
a
fastidious microorganisms
having complicated nutritional requirements
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"fastidious microorganisms" What is the definition of "fastidious"?
fastidious
a
fastidious microorganisms
especially growing only in special artificial cultures
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"fastidious microorganisms" What is the definition of "fastidious"?
lofty
s
a noble and lofty concept
of high moral or intellectual value
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[ "sublime", "", "exalted", "grand" ]
"a noble and lofty concept" What is the definition of "lofty"?
lofty
s
a noble and lofty concept
elevated in nature or style
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[ "sublime", "", "exalted", "grand" ]
"a noble and lofty concept" What is the definition of "lofty"?
lofty
s
lofty mountains
of imposing height
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"lofty mountains" What is the definition of "lofty"?
lofty
s
lofty mountains
especially standing out above others
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"lofty mountains" What is the definition of "lofty"?
lofty
s
lofty ships
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
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"lofty ships" What is the definition of "lofty"?
unlearned
s
an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues
uneducated in general
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"an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues" What is the definition of "unlearned"?
unlearned
s
an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues
lacking knowledge or sophistication
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"an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues" What is the definition of "unlearned"?
corolla
n
we cultivate the flower for its corolla
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"?
starry
a
a starry night
abounding with or resembling stars
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"a starry night" What is the definition of "starry"?
apportionment
n
the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning
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[ "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"?
apportionment
n
the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state
distribution according to a plan
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[ "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"?
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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[ "classification", "attribution" ]
"the ascription to me of honors I had not earned" What is the definition of "ascription"?
solicitous
s
solicitous parents
full of anxiety and concern
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"solicitous parents" What is the definition of "solicitous"?
solicitous
s
solicitous about her health
showing hovering attentiveness
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"solicitous about her health" What is the definition of "solicitous"?
evasive
s
his answers were brief , constrained and evasive
deliberately vague or ambiguous
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"his answers were brief , constrained and evasive" What is the definition of "evasive"?
evasive
s
pilots are taught to take evasive action
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"?
standing
n
of equal standing
social or financial or professional status or reputation
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"of equal standing" What is the definition of "standing"?
standing
s
a standing lamp
having a supporting base
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"a standing lamp" What is the definition of "standing"?
standing
s
a standing committee
not created for a particular occasion
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"a standing committee" What is the definition of "standing"?
standing
s
a standing army
permanent
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"a standing army" What is the definition of "standing"?
standing
a
mosquitoes breed in standing water
not moving or flowing
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"mosquitoes breed in standing water" What is the definition of "standing"?
standing
a
standing room only
on the feet
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"standing room only" What is the definition of "standing"?
standing
a
standing room only
having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs
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"standing room only" What is the definition of "standing"?
willful
s
willful disobedience
done by design
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"willful disobedience" What is the definition of "willful"?
directly
r
the path leads directly to the lake
without deviation
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"the path leads directly to the lake" What is the definition of "directly"?
directly
r
these two factors are directly related
without anyone or anything intervening
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"these two factors are directly related" What is the definition of "directly"?
directly
r
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"?
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"?
impingement
n
they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
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"?
eminent
s
eminent members of the community
standing above others in quality or position
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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"?
eminent
s
an eminent peak
especially standing out above others
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"an eminent peak" What is the definition of "eminent"?
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"?
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"?
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"?
odoriferous
s
odoriferous legislation
morally offensive
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"odoriferous legislation" What is the definition of "odoriferous"?
odoriferous
s
odoriferous spices
having a natural fragrance
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"odoriferous spices" What is the definition of "odoriferous"?
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"?
laughing
s
laughing children
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
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"laughing children" What is the definition of "laughing"?
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"?
blood
n
we need more young blood in this organization
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"?
wallah
n
a kitchen wallah
usually in combination
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"a kitchen wallah" What is the definition of "wallah"?
scurvy
s
a scurvy trick
of the most contemptible kind
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"a scurvy trick" What is the definition of "scurvy"?
south
r
we moved south
in a southern direction
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"we moved south" What is the definition of "south"?
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"?
bobtail
s
bobtail mare
having a short or shortened tail
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"bobtail mare" What is the definition of "bobtail"?
salivary
a
salivary gland
of or relating to saliva
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"salivary gland" What is the definition of "salivary"?
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"?
slightly
r
the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other
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"?
slightly
r
slightly built
in a slim or slender manner
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"slightly built" What is the definition of "slightly"?
indefatigable
s
an indefatigable advocate of equal rights
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
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"an indefatigable advocate of equal rights" What is the definition of "indefatigable"?
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"?
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"?
precious
s
precious memories
held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
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"precious memories" What is the definition of "precious"?
precious
r
there is precious little time left
extremely
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"there is precious little time left" What is the definition of "precious"?
leading
s
the leading man
indicating the most important performer or role
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[ "stellar", "", "star" ]
"the leading man" What is the definition of "leading"?
leading
s
the country 's leading poet
greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
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"the country 's leading poet" What is the definition of "leading"?
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"?
leading
a
we rode in the leading car
showing the way
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"we rode in the leading car" What is the definition of "leading"?
focus
n
the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
the concentration of attention or energy on something
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"the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology" What is the definition of "focus"?
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"?
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"?
focus
v
Please focus the image
to we can not enjoy the movie
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[ "sharpen", "correct", "set", "adjust" ]
"Please focus the image" What is the definition of "focus"?
mash
v
mash the garlic
to reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
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[ "bray", "grind", "mill", "milled", "milling", "pulp", "fragmented", "pestle" ]
"mash the garlic" What is the definition of "mash"?
scuffle
v
the drunken men started to scuffle
to fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
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"the drunken men started to scuffle" What is the definition of "scuffle"?