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unclothed
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v
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She unclothed her innermost feelings
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to take the covers off
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"She unclothed her innermost feelings" What is the definition of "unclothed"?
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sewer
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n
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a sewer of fine gowns
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someone who sews
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"a sewer of fine gowns" What is the definition of "sewer"?
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sewer
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n
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all that work went down the sewer
|
misfortune resulting in lost effort or money
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wordnet
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[
"toilet",
"gutter",
"misfortune"
] |
"all that work went down the sewer" What is the definition of "sewer"?
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rash
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n
|
a rash of bank robberies
|
a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
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wordnet
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[
"series",
"blizzard"
] |
"a rash of bank robberies" What is the definition of "rash"?
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rash
|
s
|
do something rash that he will forever repent " - George Meredith
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imprudently incurring risk
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[] |
"do something rash that he will forever repent " - George Meredith" What is the definition of "rash"?
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rash
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s
|
a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest
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marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
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[] |
"a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest" What is the definition of "rash"?
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latter
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n
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Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today
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the second of two or the second mentioned of two
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[] |
"Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today" What is the definition of "latter"?
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latter
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a
|
in the latter case
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referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned or the last one or ones of several
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[] |
"in the latter case" What is the definition of "latter"?
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bottom
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n
|
they started at the bottom of the hill
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the lowest part of anything
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"they started at the bottom of the hill" What is the definition of "bottom"?
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bottom
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s
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bottom member of the class
|
the lowest rank
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"bottom member of the class" What is the definition of "bottom"?
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modular
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s
|
modular furniture
|
constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use
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[] |
"modular furniture" What is the definition of "modular"?
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damask
|
s
|
damask table linens
|
having a woven pattern
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"damask table linens" What is the definition of "damask"?
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wintry
|
a
|
suffered severe wintry weather
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characteristic of or occurring in winter
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wordnet
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[] |
"suffered severe wintry weather" What is the definition of "wintry"?
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wintry
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s
|
wintry smile
|
devoid of warmth and cordiality
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wordnet
|
[
"icy",
"frigid",
"frosty",
""
] |
"wintry smile" What is the definition of "wintry"?
|
wintry
|
s
|
wintry smile
|
expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
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wordnet
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[
"icy",
"frigid",
"frosty",
""
] |
"wintry smile" What is the definition of "wintry"?
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outer
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a
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spent hours adorning the outer man
|
being on the outside or further from a center
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[] |
"spent hours adorning the outer man" What is the definition of "outer"?
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outer
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s
|
outer reality
|
located outside
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[] |
"outer reality" What is the definition of "outer"?
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outer
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s
|
the outer ear
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being on or toward the outside of the body
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"the outer ear" What is the definition of "outer"?
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vocabulary
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n
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he introduced a wide vocabulary of techniques
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the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression as in arts or crafts
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"he introduced a wide vocabulary of techniques" What is the definition of "vocabulary"?
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rebound
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n
|
he is still on the rebound from his wife 's death
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a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration
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[] |
"he is still on the rebound from his wife 's death" What is the definition of "rebound"?
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linchpin
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n
|
he is the linchpin of this firm
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a central cohesive source of support and stability
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[] |
"he is the linchpin of this firm" What is the definition of "linchpin"?
|
reinsurance
|
n
|
reinsurance enables a client to get coverage that would be too great for any one company to assume
|
sharing the risk by insurance companies
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wordnet
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[] |
"reinsurance enables a client to get coverage that would be too great for any one company to assume" What is the definition of "reinsurance"?
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reinsurance
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n
|
reinsurance enables a client to get coverage that would be too great for any one company to assume
|
part or all of the insurers risk is assumed by other companies in return for part of the premium paid by the insured
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[] |
"reinsurance enables a client to get coverage that would be too great for any one company to assume" What is the definition of "reinsurance"?
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accordance
|
n
|
the accordance to Canada of rights of access
|
the act of granting rights
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"the accordance to Canada of rights of access" What is the definition of "accordance"?
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dully
|
r
|
she nodded her head dully
|
without liveliness
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[] |
"she nodded her head dully" What is the definition of "dully"?
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dully
|
r
|
the light shone dully through the haze
|
without luster or shine
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[] |
"the light shone dully through the haze" What is the definition of "dully"?
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journalistic
|
a
|
journalistic writing
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of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
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wordnet
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[] |
"journalistic writing" What is the definition of "journalistic"?
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straggle
|
n
|
a straggle of outbuildings
|
a wandering or disorderly grouping of things or persons
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[] |
"a straggle of outbuildings" What is the definition of "straggle"?
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watch
|
v
|
watch a basketball game
|
to look attentively
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[] |
"watch a basketball game" What is the definition of "watch"?
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darkling
|
s
|
a darkling glance
|
uncannily or threateningly dark or obscure
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wordnet
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[] |
"a darkling glance" What is the definition of "darkling"?
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darkling
|
s
|
a darkling journey
|
occurring in the dark or night
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[] |
"a darkling journey" What is the definition of "darkling"?
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concatenation
|
n
|
it was caused by an improbable concatenation of circumstances
|
the linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc
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[] |
"it was caused by an improbable concatenation of circumstances" What is the definition of "concatenation"?
|
impale
|
v
|
impale a shrimp on a skewer
|
to pierce with a sharp stake or point
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wordnet
|
[
"spike",
"pierce",
"spiked",
"thrust",
"pin",
"spear",
"transfix"
] |
"impale a shrimp on a skewer" What is the definition of "impale"?
|
decrease
|
n
|
there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
|
a change downward
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[] |
"there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided" What is the definition of "decrease"?
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sagacious
|
s
|
an astute and sagacious statesman
|
skillful in statecraft or management
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[] |
"an astute and sagacious statesman" What is the definition of "sagacious"?
|
sagacious
|
s
|
observant and thoughtful , he was given to asking sagacious questions
|
acutely insightful and wise
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"observant and thoughtful , he was given to asking sagacious questions" What is the definition of "sagacious"?
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cryptic
|
s
|
the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms
|
of an obscure nature
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wordnet
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[] |
"the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms" What is the definition of "cryptic"?
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cryptic
|
s
|
a cryptic note
|
having a puzzling terseness
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wordnet
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[] |
"a cryptic note" What is the definition of "cryptic"?
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cryptic
|
s
|
cryptic writings
|
having a secret or hidden meaning
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[] |
"cryptic writings" What is the definition of "cryptic"?
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alike
|
a
|
all politicians are alike
|
having the same or similar characteristics
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[] |
"all politicians are alike" What is the definition of "alike"?
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alike
|
r
|
parents and teachers alike demanded reforms
|
equally
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"parents and teachers alike demanded reforms" What is the definition of "alike"?
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alike
|
r
|
they walk alike
|
in a like manner
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wordnet
|
[] |
"they walk alike" What is the definition of "alike"?
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manifold
|
s
|
manifold reasons
|
many and varied
|
wordnet
|
[
"multiplex",
""
] |
"manifold reasons" What is the definition of "manifold"?
|
manifold
|
s
|
manifold reasons
|
having many features or forms
|
wordnet
|
[
"multiplex",
""
] |
"manifold reasons" What is the definition of "manifold"?
|
export
|
v
|
we export less than we import and have a negative trade balance
|
to sell or transfer abroad
|
wordnet
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[] |
"we export less than we import and have a negative trade balance" What is the definition of "export"?
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occur
|
v
|
precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil
|
to to be found to exist
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|
[] |
"precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil" What is the definition of "occur"?
|
regimental
|
a
|
regimental units
|
belonging to or concerning a regiment
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wordnet
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[] |
"regimental units" What is the definition of "regimental"?
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conceptual
|
s
|
conceptual discussions
|
being or characterized by concepts or their formation
|
wordnet
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[] |
"conceptual discussions" What is the definition of "conceptual"?
|
numerable
|
s
|
numerable assets
|
that can be counted
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"numerable assets" What is the definition of "numerable"?
|
dastardly
|
s
|
the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on ... December 7th " - F.D. Roosevelt
|
despicably cowardly
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[] |
"the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on ... December 7th " - F.D. Roosevelt" What is the definition of "dastardly"?
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determinedly
|
r
|
he clung to the past determinedly
|
with determination
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he clung to the past determinedly" What is the definition of "determinedly"?
|
determinedly
|
r
|
he clung to the past determinedly
|
in a determined manner
|
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[] |
"he clung to the past determinedly" What is the definition of "determinedly"?
|
stealthily
|
r
|
stealthily they advanced upstream
|
in a stealthy manner
|
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[] |
"stealthily they advanced upstream" What is the definition of "stealthily"?
|
gird
|
v
|
gird your loins
|
to put a girdle on or around
|
wordnet
|
[
"environs",
"surround",
"border",
"girdle",
"surrounding",
"environ"
] |
"gird your loins" What is the definition of "gird"?
|
administer
|
v
|
administer a program
|
to work in an administrative capacity
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[] |
"administer a program" What is the definition of "administer"?
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administer
|
v
|
administer a program
|
to supervise or be in charge of
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[] |
"administer a program" What is the definition of "administer"?
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administer
|
v
|
administer the last unction
|
to perform a church sacrament ritually
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[] |
"administer the last unction" What is the definition of "administer"?
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insouciant
|
s
|
an utterly insouciant financial policy
|
marked by blithe unconcern
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[] |
"an utterly insouciant financial policy" What is the definition of "insouciant"?
|
exaction
|
n
|
exaction of tribute
|
act of demanding or levying by force or authority
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[] |
"exaction of tribute" What is the definition of "exaction"?
|
defoliate
|
v
|
defoliate the trees with pesticides
|
to strip the leaves or branches from
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[] |
"defoliate the trees with pesticides" What is the definition of "defoliate"?
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startlingly
|
r
|
a startlingly modern voice
|
in a startling manner
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|
[] |
"a startlingly modern voice" What is the definition of "startlingly"?
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interpret
|
v
|
How do you interpret his behavior ?
|
to make sense of
|
wordnet
|
[
"educe",
"read",
"see",
"misinterpret",
"scan",
"misconstrue",
"misunderstand",
"elicit",
"understanding",
"understand",
"misconceive",
"spiritualize",
"take",
"misapprehend"
] |
"How do you interpret his behavior ?" What is the definition of "interpret"?
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interpret
|
v
|
How do you interpret his behavior ?
|
to assign a meaning to
|
wordnet
|
[
"educe",
"read",
"see",
"misinterpret",
"scan",
"misconstrue",
"misunderstand",
"elicit",
"understanding",
"understand",
"misconceive",
"spiritualize",
"take",
"misapprehend"
] |
"How do you interpret his behavior ?" What is the definition of "interpret"?
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wordy
|
s
|
newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
|
using or containing too many words
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wordnet
|
[
"windy",
"",
"tedious",
"verbose"
] |
"newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials" What is the definition of "wordy"?
|
everywhere
|
r
|
You find fast food stores everywhere
|
to or in any or all places
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[] |
"You find fast food stores everywhere" What is the definition of "everywhere"?
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lunar
|
a
|
lunar surface
|
of or relating to or associated with the moon
|
wordnet
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[] |
"lunar surface" What is the definition of "lunar"?
|
tenderness
|
n
|
the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness
|
a pain that is felt as when the area is touched
|
wordnet
|
[
"soreness",
"chafe",
"chafing"
] |
"the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness" What is the definition of "tenderness"?
|
narcotic
|
s
|
narcotic drugs
|
inducing stupor or narcosis
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"narcotic drugs" What is the definition of "narcotic"?
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narcotic
|
s
|
a narcotic speech
|
inducing mental lethargy
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wordnet
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[] |
"a narcotic speech" What is the definition of "narcotic"?
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eagerly
|
r
|
the news was eagerly awaited
|
with eagerness
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the news was eagerly awaited" What is the definition of "eagerly"?
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eagerly
|
r
|
the news was eagerly awaited
|
in an eager manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the news was eagerly awaited" What is the definition of "eagerly"?
|
bath
|
n
|
she soaked the etching in an acid bath
|
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it
|
wordnet
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[] |
"she soaked the etching in an acid bath" What is the definition of "bath"?
|
bath
|
n
|
he has a good bath every morning
|
you soak and wash your body in a bathtub
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he has a good bath every morning" What is the definition of "bath"?
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disapprovingly
|
r
|
he shook his head disapprovingly
|
showing disapproval
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wordnet
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[] |
"he shook his head disapprovingly" What is the definition of "disapprovingly"?
|
pretension
|
n
|
his pretension to the crown
|
the advancing of a claim
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wordnet
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[] |
"his pretension to the crown" What is the definition of "pretension"?
|
devil
|
n
|
what the devil
|
a word used in exclamations of confusion
|
wordnet
|
[
"deuce",
"exclamation"
] |
"what the devil" What is the definition of "devil"?
|
southern
|
a
|
southern hospitality
|
in or characteristic of a region of the united states south of approximately the mason-dixon line
|
wordnet
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[] |
"southern hospitality" What is the definition of "southern"?
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southern
|
a
|
the southern hemisphere
|
situated in or coming from regions of the south
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the southern hemisphere" What is the definition of "southern"?
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southern
|
s
|
a southern exposure
|
situated in or oriented toward the south
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wordnet
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[] |
"a southern exposure" What is the definition of "southern"?
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southern
|
s
|
southern breezes
|
from the south
|
wordnet
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[] |
"southern breezes" What is the definition of "southern"?
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southern
|
s
|
southern breezes
|
used especially of wind
|
wordnet
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[] |
"southern breezes" What is the definition of "southern"?
|
annexation
|
n
|
the French annexation of Madagascar as a colony in 1896
|
the formal act of acquiring something especially territory by conquest or occupation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the French annexation of Madagascar as a colony in 1896" What is the definition of "annexation"?
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inestimable
|
s
|
jewels of inestimable value
|
beyond calculation or measure
|
wordnet
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[] |
"jewels of inestimable value" What is the definition of "inestimable"?
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arithmetical
|
a
|
arithmetical computations
|
relating to or involving arithmetic
|
wordnet
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[] |
"arithmetical computations" What is the definition of "arithmetical"?
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gravelly
|
s
|
a gravelly voice
|
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a gravelly voice" What is the definition of "gravelly"?
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silky
|
s
|
silky skin
|
having a smooth , gleaming surface reflecting light
|
wordnet
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[] |
"silky skin" What is the definition of "silky"?
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aglitter
|
s
|
bugle beads all aglitter
|
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"bugle beads all aglitter" What is the definition of "aglitter"?
|
itemize
|
v
|
itemize one 's tax deductions
|
to place on a list of items
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"itemize one 's tax deductions" What is the definition of "itemize"?
|
herculean
|
s
|
herculean exertions
|
displaying superhuman strength or power
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"herculean exertions" What is the definition of "herculean"?
|
herculean
|
s
|
a herculean task
|
extremely difficult
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a herculean task" What is the definition of "herculean"?
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herculean
|
s
|
a herculean task
|
requiring the strength of a hercules
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a herculean task" What is the definition of "herculean"?
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entrant
|
n
|
a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer
|
a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer" What is the definition of "entrant"?
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acyl
|
n
|
an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group
|
any group or radical of the form rco - where r is an organic group
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group" What is the definition of "acyl"?
|
pocketbook
|
n
|
that car is too expensive for my pocketbook
|
your personal financial means
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"that car is too expensive for my pocketbook" What is the definition of "pocketbook"?
|
comprise
|
v
|
These few men comprise his entire army
|
to form or compose
|
wordnet
|
[
"compose",
"make",
"constitute",
"straddle",
"formed",
"represent",
"pose",
"range",
"supplement",
"form"
] |
"These few men comprise his entire army" What is the definition of "comprise"?
|
sisterly
|
a
|
sisterly kindness
|
like or characteristic of or befitting a sister
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"sisterly kindness" What is the definition of "sisterly"?
|
plate
|
v
|
plate spoons with silver
|
to coat with a layer of metal
|
wordnet
|
[
"tinned",
"silver",
"tined",
"nickel",
"coat",
"surface",
"tinning",
"tin",
"coating",
"chrome",
"plating"
] |
"plate spoons with silver" What is the definition of "plate"?
|
insolently
|
r
|
he had replied insolently to his superiors
|
in an insolent manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he had replied insolently to his superiors" What is the definition of "insolently"?
|
consecration
|
n
|
his consecration to study
|
a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose to a service or a goal
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his consecration to study" What is the definition of "consecration"?
|
consecration
|
n
|
the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church
|
sanctification of something by setting it apart usually with religious rites as dedicated to god
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church" What is the definition of "consecration"?
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