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graduate
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v
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graduate a cylinder
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to make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring
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[
"adjust",
"correct",
"set",
"graduated"
] |
"graduate a cylinder" What is the definition of "graduate"?
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graduate
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s
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graduate courses
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of or relating to studies beyond a bachelors degree
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"graduate courses" What is the definition of "graduate"?
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utilization
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n
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the rate of utilization
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the state of having been made use of
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"the rate of utilization" What is the definition of "utilization"?
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utilization
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n
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skilled in the utilization of computers
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the act of using
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[
"practice",
"employment",
"usage",
"development",
"application",
"exploitation",
"misuse",
"play",
"activity"
] |
"skilled in the utilization of computers" What is the definition of "utilization"?
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ideological
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s
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ideological application of a theory
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concerned with or suggestive of ideas
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"ideological application of a theory" What is the definition of "ideological"?
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humanist
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a
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the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution " - Wendell Thomas
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of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and mans capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion
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"the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution " - Wendell Thomas" What is the definition of "humanist"?
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governance
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n
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the governance of an association is responsible to its members
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the persons or committees or departments etc. who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
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[
"establishment",
"management",
"brass",
"body",
"administration",
"executive",
"judiciary"
] |
"the governance of an association is responsible to its members" What is the definition of "governance"?
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acme
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n
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his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
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the highest level or degree attainable
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[
"height",
"point",
"top",
"peak",
"stage",
"degree",
"meridian",
"elevation",
"level"
] |
"his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty" What is the definition of "acme"?
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acme
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n
|
his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
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the highest stage of development
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[
"height",
"point",
"top",
"peak",
"stage",
"degree",
"meridian",
"elevation",
"level"
] |
"his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty" What is the definition of "acme"?
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meditation
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n
|
the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge
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continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
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[
"rumination",
"reflection",
"speculation",
"contemplation"
] |
"the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge" What is the definition of "meditation"?
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vehemence
|
n
|
the vehemence of his denial
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intensity or forcefulness of expression
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[
"intensiveness",
"emphasis"
] |
"the vehemence of his denial" What is the definition of "vehemence"?
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resolute
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a
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stood resolute against the enemy
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firm in purpose or belief
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"stood resolute against the enemy" What is the definition of "resolute"?
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resolute
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a
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stood resolute against the enemy
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characterized by firmness and determination
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"stood resolute against the enemy" What is the definition of "resolute"?
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crudeness
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n
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the whole town was famous for its crudeness
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an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
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"the whole town was famous for its crudeness" What is the definition of "crudeness"?
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crudeness
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n
|
the crudeness of frontier dwellings depressed her
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an unpolished unrefined quality
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"the crudeness of frontier dwellings depressed her" What is the definition of "crudeness"?
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villainous
|
s
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a villainous plot
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extremely wicked
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"a villainous plot" What is the definition of "villainous"?
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inject
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v
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inject hydrogen into the balloon
|
to force or drive a fluid or gas into by piercing
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[
"insert",
"enclose",
"shoot"
] |
"inject hydrogen into the balloon" What is the definition of "inject"?
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expiry
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n
|
the expiry of his driver 's license
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a coming to an end of a contract period
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[
"termination",
"end",
"ending",
"expiration"
] |
"the expiry of his driver 's license" What is the definition of "expiry"?
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block
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n
|
he lives in the next block
|
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
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"he lives in the next block" What is the definition of "block"?
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block
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v
|
block a nerve
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to interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
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"block a nerve" What is the definition of "block"?
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vamp
|
v
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vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting
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to make up
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"vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting" What is the definition of "vamp"?
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vamp
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v
|
vamp up an old speech
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to piece something old with a new part
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"vamp up an old speech" What is the definition of "vamp"?
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vertically
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r
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a gallery quite often is added to make use of space vertically as well as horizontally
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in a vertical direction
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"a gallery quite often is added to make use of space vertically as well as horizontally" What is the definition of "vertically"?
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rental
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a
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a rental car
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available to rent or lease
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"a rental car" What is the definition of "rental"?
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rental
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a
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rental agreement
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of or relating to rent
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"rental agreement" What is the definition of "rental"?
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evangelistic
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a
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evangelistic fervor
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relating to or promoting the preaching and dissemination of the christian gospel
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"evangelistic fervor" What is the definition of "evangelistic"?
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moor
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v
|
moor the boat
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to secure with cables or ropes
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[
"mooring",
"fixed",
"fixing",
"fastening"
] |
"moor the boat" What is the definition of "moor"?
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syllogistic
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a
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syllogistic reasoning
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of or relating to or consisting of syllogism
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"syllogistic reasoning" What is the definition of "syllogistic"?
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aforethought
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s
|
with malice aforethought
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planned in advance
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"with malice aforethought" What is the definition of "aforethought"?
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hike
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n
|
she enjoys a hike in her spare time
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a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
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[
"tramp",
"walk",
"trudge"
] |
"she enjoys a hike in her spare time" What is the definition of "hike"?
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hike
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n
|
he got a wage hike
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the amount a salary is increased
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[
"rise",
"raise",
"increase",
"increment"
] |
"he got a wage hike" What is the definition of "hike"?
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hike
|
v
|
hike the Rockies
|
to walk a long way , as for pleasure or physical exercise
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"hike the Rockies" What is the definition of "hike"?
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deliciously
|
r
|
they were walking along the beach slowly and deliciously
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in a very pleasurable manner
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"they were walking along the beach slowly and deliciously" What is the definition of "deliciously"?
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deliciously
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r
|
I bought some more of these deliciously sweet peaches
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so as to produce a delightful taste
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"I bought some more of these deliciously sweet peaches" What is the definition of "deliciously"?
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rabid
|
s
|
rabid isolationist
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marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
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"rabid isolationist" What is the definition of "rabid"?
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formation
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n
|
a defensive formation
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an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
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"a defensive formation" What is the definition of "formation"?
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recrudescence
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n
|
a recrudescence of racism
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a return of something after a period of abatement
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"a recrudescence of racism" What is the definition of "recrudescence"?
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linear
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a
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a linear measurement
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of or in or along or relating to a line
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"a linear measurement" What is the definition of "linear"?
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linear
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a
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a linear measurement
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involving a single dimension
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"a linear measurement" What is the definition of "linear"?
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linear
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a
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linear amplifier
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of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
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"linear amplifier" What is the definition of "linear"?
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duster
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n
|
it was the kind of duster not experienced in years
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a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
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[
"sirocco",
"windstorm"
] |
"it was the kind of duster not experienced in years" What is the definition of "duster"?
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menses
|
n
|
a woman does not take the gout unless her menses be stopped " -- Hippocrates
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the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
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[
"menstruation",
"period",
"flow",
"emission"
] |
"a woman does not take the gout unless her menses be stopped " -- Hippocrates" What is the definition of "menses"?
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carefully
|
r
|
they watched carefully
|
taking care or paying attention
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"they watched carefully" What is the definition of "carefully"?
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filthiness
|
n
|
this deformity and filthiness of sin
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moral corruption or pollution
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"this deformity and filthiness of sin" What is the definition of "filthiness"?
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invincible
|
s
|
an invincible army
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incapable of being overcome or subdued
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"an invincible army" What is the definition of "invincible"?
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princely
|
s
|
a princely bearing
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having the rank of or befitting a prince
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"a princely bearing" What is the definition of "princely"?
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princely
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s
|
a princely sum
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rich and superior in quality
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[] |
"a princely sum" What is the definition of "princely"?
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prize
|
n
|
the prize was a free trip to Europe
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something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
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"the prize was a free trip to Europe" What is the definition of "prize"?
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prize
|
v
|
I prize these old photographs
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to hold dear
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[
"reckoning",
"valued",
"consider",
"regard",
"see",
"view",
"recognize",
"reckon",
"value",
"appreciate",
"treasure"
] |
"I prize these old photographs" What is the definition of "prize"?
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prize
|
v
|
We prize his creativity
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to regard highly
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|
[
"reckoning",
"valued",
"consider",
"regard",
"revere",
"see",
"venerate",
"reverence",
"admire",
"reckon",
"value",
"admired",
"esteem",
"fear",
"respect",
"view"
] |
"We prize his creativity" What is the definition of "prize"?
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prize
|
v
|
We prize his creativity
|
to think much of
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|
[
"reckoning",
"valued",
"consider",
"regard",
"revere",
"see",
"venerate",
"reverence",
"admire",
"reckon",
"value",
"admired",
"esteem",
"fear",
"respect",
"view"
] |
"We prize his creativity" What is the definition of "prize"?
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prize
|
s
|
prize carnations
|
of superior grade
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[] |
"prize carnations" What is the definition of "prize"?
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evenly
|
r
|
a class evenly divided between girls and boys
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in equal amounts or shares
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"a class evenly divided between girls and boys" What is the definition of "evenly"?
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evenly
|
r
|
a class evenly divided between girls and boys
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in a balanced or impartial way
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"a class evenly divided between girls and boys" What is the definition of "evenly"?
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jovial
|
s
|
a jovial old gentleman
|
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
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"a jovial old gentleman" What is the definition of "jovial"?
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multipotent
|
s
|
multipotent drugs
|
able to many things
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"multipotent drugs" What is the definition of "multipotent"?
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occasionally
|
r
|
he was arrogant and occasionally callous
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now and then or here and there
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[] |
"he was arrogant and occasionally callous" What is the definition of "occasionally"?
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operate
|
v
|
do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
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to handle and cause to function
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|
[
"driving",
"flying",
"pedal",
"relay",
"control",
"treadle",
"drove",
"synchronize",
"gate",
"turn",
"fly",
"driven",
"pilot",
"submarine"
] |
"do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol" What is the definition of "operate"?
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idiotic
|
s
|
an idiotic idea
|
insanely irresponsible
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"an idiotic idea" What is the definition of "idiotic"?
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internal
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a
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internal organs
|
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
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"internal organs" What is the definition of "internal"?
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internal
|
s
|
the nation 's internal politics
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inside the country
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[
"interior",
"",
"home",
"national"
] |
"the nation 's internal politics" What is the definition of "internal"?
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internal
|
s
|
an internal sense of rightousness " - A.R.Gurney , Jr .
|
located inward
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[
"interior",
"",
"inner"
] |
"an internal sense of rightousness " - A.R.Gurney , Jr ." What is the definition of "internal"?
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illusive
|
s
|
illusive hopes of finding a better job
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based on or having the nature of an illusion
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"illusive hopes of finding a better job" What is the definition of "illusive"?
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uplift
|
v
|
Music can uplift your spirits
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to fill with high spirits
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[
"intoxicate",
"stimulate",
"inebriate",
"beatify",
"exhilarate",
"thrill",
"exalted",
"intoxicating",
"elate",
"exalt"
] |
"Music can uplift your spirits" What is the definition of "uplift"?
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uplift
|
v
|
Music can uplift your spirits
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to fill with optimism
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|
[
"intoxicate",
"stimulate",
"inebriate",
"beatify",
"exhilarate",
"thrill",
"exalted",
"intoxicating",
"elate",
"exalt"
] |
"Music can uplift your spirits" What is the definition of "uplift"?
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belligerently
|
r
|
he pushed her against the wall belligerently
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with hostility
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"he pushed her against the wall belligerently" What is the definition of "belligerently"?
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belligerently
|
r
|
he pushed her against the wall belligerently
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in a belligerent hostile manner
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"he pushed her against the wall belligerently" What is the definition of "belligerently"?
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invitation
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n
|
an invitation to lunch
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a request spoken or written to participate or be present or take part in something
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"an invitation to lunch" What is the definition of "invitation"?
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invitation
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n
|
she was an invitation to trouble
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a tempting allurement
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"she was an invitation to trouble" What is the definition of "invitation"?
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fixity
|
n
|
Darwin challenged the fixity of species
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the quality of being incapable of mutation
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"Darwin challenged the fixity of species" What is the definition of "fixity"?
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ascertainable
|
s
|
ascertainable facts
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capable of being ascertained or found out
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"ascertainable facts" What is the definition of "ascertainable"?
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meaty
|
s
|
a meaty discussion
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being on topic and prompting thought
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"a meaty discussion" What is the definition of "meaty"?
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radiant
|
s
|
a radiant sunrise
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radiating or as if radiating light
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"a radiant sunrise" What is the definition of "radiant"?
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subnormal
|
s
|
after the floods the harvests were subnormal
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below normal or average
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"after the floods the harvests were subnormal" What is the definition of "subnormal"?
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deplorable
|
s
|
my finances were in a deplorable state
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bad
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"my finances were in a deplorable state" What is the definition of "deplorable"?
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deplorable
|
s
|
my finances were in a deplorable state
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unfortunate
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"my finances were in a deplorable state" What is the definition of "deplorable"?
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deplorable
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s
|
deplorable housing conditions in the inner city
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of very poor quality or condition
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"deplorable housing conditions in the inner city" What is the definition of "deplorable"?
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deplorable
|
s
|
a deplorable act of violence
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bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
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"a deplorable act of violence" What is the definition of "deplorable"?
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smilingly
|
r
|
the girl reminded her smilingly of their childhood spent together
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with smiles
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"the girl reminded her smilingly of their childhood spent together" What is the definition of "smilingly"?
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smilingly
|
r
|
the girl reminded her smilingly of their childhood spent together
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in a smiling manner
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"the girl reminded her smilingly of their childhood spent together" What is the definition of "smilingly"?
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develop
|
v
|
Children must develop a sense of right and wrong
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to gain through experience
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[
"evolve",
"change"
] |
"Children must develop a sense of right and wrong" What is the definition of "develop"?
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loudly
|
r
|
the band played loudly
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with relatively high volume
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"the band played loudly" What is the definition of "loudly"?
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innocence
|
n
|
the trial established his innocence
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a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense
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"the trial established his innocence" What is the definition of "innocence"?
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retroactive
|
s
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retroactive tax increase
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affecting things past
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"retroactive tax increase" What is the definition of "retroactive"?
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roan
|
s
|
a roan horse
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having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or grey
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"a roan horse" What is the definition of "roan"?
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silent
|
s
|
a silent house
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marked by absence of sound
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"a silent house" What is the definition of "silent"?
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silent
|
s
|
gave silent consent
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implied by or inferred from actions or statements
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[
"tacit",
""
] |
"gave silent consent" What is the definition of "silent"?
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silent
|
s
|
the silent ` h ' at the beginning of ` honor '
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not made to sound
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"the silent ` h ' at the beginning of ` honor '" What is the definition of "silent"?
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password
|
n
|
he forgot the password
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a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
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[
"watchword",
"parole",
"countersign",
"secret",
"word"
] |
"he forgot the password" What is the definition of "password"?
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thermic
|
a
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thermic energy
|
relating to or associated with heat
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"thermic energy" What is the definition of "thermic"?
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mobile
|
s
|
a restless mobile society
|
migratory
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"a restless mobile society" What is the definition of "mobile"?
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mobile
|
s
|
a highly mobile face
|
capable of changing quickly from one state or condition to another
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"a highly mobile face" What is the definition of "mobile"?
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mobile
|
a
|
a mobile missile system
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moving or capable of moving readily especially from place to place
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"a mobile missile system" What is the definition of "mobile"?
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qualify
|
v
|
qualify these remarks
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to make more specific
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[
"modify",
"qualified"
] |
"qualify these remarks" What is the definition of "qualify"?
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quantitative
|
a
|
export wheat without quantitative limitations
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expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement
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"export wheat without quantitative limitations" What is the definition of "quantitative"?
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quantitative
|
a
|
quantitative studies
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relating to the measurement of quantity
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"quantitative studies" What is the definition of "quantitative"?
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tackle
|
n
|
the right tackle is a straight A student
|
the person who plays that position on a football team
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"the right tackle is a straight A student" What is the definition of "tackle"?
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tackle
|
n
|
it takes a big man to play tackle
|
a position on the line of scrimmage
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"it takes a big man to play tackle" What is the definition of "tackle"?
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tackle
|
v
|
I 'll tackle this difficult task
|
to accept as a challenge
|
wordnet
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[
"face",
"rise",
"undertaking",
"confront",
"undertake",
"faced",
"facing"
] |
"I 'll tackle this difficult task" What is the definition of "tackle"?
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evidentiary
|
a
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evidentiary technique
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pertaining to or constituting evidence
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"evidentiary technique" What is the definition of "evidentiary"?
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