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alone
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s
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he was alone when we met him
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lacking companions or companionship
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[] |
"he was alone when we met him" What is the definition of "alone"?
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alone
|
s
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she alone believed him
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exclusive of anyone or anything else
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"she alone believed him" What is the definition of "alone"?
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alone
|
r
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the child stayed home alone
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without anybody else or anything else
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"the child stayed home alone" What is the definition of "alone"?
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alone
|
r
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the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone
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without any others being included or involved
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wordnet
|
[
"solely",
"",
"entirely"
] |
"the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone" What is the definition of "alone"?
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lesson
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n
|
he did the lesson for today
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a task assigned for individual study
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"he did the lesson for today" What is the definition of "lesson"?
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midriff
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n
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young American women believe that a bare midriff is fashionable
|
the middle area of the human torso usually in front
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wordnet
|
[
"middle",
"area",
"region"
] |
"young American women believe that a bare midriff is fashionable" What is the definition of "midriff"?
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buttress
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v
|
buttress your thesis
|
to make stronger or defensible
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"buttress your thesis" What is the definition of "buttress"?
|
dine
|
v
|
We often dine with friends in this restaurant
|
to have supper
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wordnet
|
[
"dining",
"eating",
"eat"
] |
"We often dine with friends in this restaurant" What is the definition of "dine"?
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dine
|
v
|
We often dine with friends in this restaurant
|
to eat dinner
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wordnet
|
[
"dining",
"eating",
"eat"
] |
"We often dine with friends in this restaurant" What is the definition of "dine"?
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finer
|
s
|
a finer wine
|
greater in quality or excellence
|
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|
[] |
"a finer wine" What is the definition of "finer"?
|
loyal
|
a
|
loyal subjects
|
steadfast in allegiance or duty
|
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[] |
"loyal subjects" What is the definition of "loyal"?
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loyal
|
s
|
loyal supporters
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unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
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wordnet
|
[
"firm",
"",
"fast"
] |
"loyal supporters" What is the definition of "loyal"?
|
removed
|
s
|
a cousin once removed
|
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
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[] |
"a cousin once removed" What is the definition of "removed"?
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calmly
|
r
|
he spoke calmly to the rioting students
|
with self-possession especially in times of stress
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[] |
"he spoke calmly to the rioting students" What is the definition of "calmly"?
|
wrack
|
n
|
wrack and ruin
|
the destruction or collapse of something
|
wordnet
|
[
"demolition",
"destruction",
"rack"
] |
"wrack and ruin" What is the definition of "wrack"?
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nameless
|
s
|
corporations responsible to nameless owners
|
being or having an unknown or unnamed source
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[] |
"corporations responsible to nameless owners" What is the definition of "nameless"?
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blushing
|
s
|
the blushing boy was brought before the Principal
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having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
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[] |
"the blushing boy was brought before the Principal" What is the definition of "blushing"?
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rope
|
v
|
rope cows
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to catch with a lasso
|
wordnet
|
[
"catch",
"get",
"lasso"
] |
"rope cows" What is the definition of "rope"?
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competently
|
r
|
they worked competently
|
with competence
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|
[
"ably",
"",
"aptly"
] |
"they worked competently" What is the definition of "competently"?
|
competently
|
r
|
they worked competently
|
in a competent capable manner
|
wordnet
|
[
"ably",
"",
"aptly"
] |
"they worked competently" What is the definition of "competently"?
|
frequency
|
n
|
the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second
|
the number of occurrences within a given time period
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[] |
"the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second" What is the definition of "frequency"?
|
untitled
|
s
|
untitled civilians
|
not of the nobility
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[] |
"untitled civilians" What is the definition of "untitled"?
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specular
|
s
|
a specular metal
|
capable of reflecting light like a mirror
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[] |
"a specular metal" What is the definition of "specular"?
|
contemporary
|
s
|
contemporary trends in design
|
characteristic of the present
|
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[] |
"contemporary trends in design" What is the definition of "contemporary"?
|
contemporary
|
s
|
contemporary leaders
|
belonging to the present time
|
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[] |
"contemporary leaders" What is the definition of "contemporary"?
|
contemporary
|
s
|
the composer Salieri was contemporary with Mozart
|
occurring in the same period of time
|
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[] |
"the composer Salieri was contemporary with Mozart" What is the definition of "contemporary"?
|
concentric
|
a
|
concentric rings
|
having a common center
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[] |
"concentric rings" What is the definition of "concentric"?
|
polity
|
n
|
we was innocent of stratagems and polity
|
shrewd or crafty management of public affairs
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[] |
"we was innocent of stratagems and polity" What is the definition of "polity"?
|
made
|
v
|
She made us look silly
|
to give certain properties to something
|
wordnet
|
[
"make",
"change",
"get",
"alter",
"modify",
"let",
"leave"
] |
"She made us look silly" What is the definition of "made"?
|
made
|
s
|
bought some made goods at the local store
|
produced by a manufacturing process
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"bought some made goods at the local store" What is the definition of "made"?
|
made
|
s
|
bought some made goods at the local store
|
rope and nails
|
wordnet
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[] |
"bought some made goods at the local store" What is the definition of "made"?
|
made
|
s
|
now I am a made man forever " - Christopher Marlowe
|
successful or assured of success
|
wordnet
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[] |
"now I am a made man forever " - Christopher Marlowe" What is the definition of "made"?
|
made
|
a
|
a neatly made bed
|
having the sheets and blankets set in order
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[] |
"a neatly made bed" What is the definition of "made"?
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adorably
|
r
|
the toddler behaved adorably
|
in an adorable manner
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the toddler behaved adorably" What is the definition of "adorably"?
|
thereon
|
r
|
text and commentary thereon
|
on that
|
wordnet
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[] |
"text and commentary thereon" What is the definition of "thereon"?
|
awhile
|
r
|
sit down and stay awhile
|
for a short time
|
wordnet
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[] |
"sit down and stay awhile" What is the definition of "awhile"?
|
irritate
|
v
|
irritate the glands of a leaf
|
to excite to some characteristic action or condition , such as motion , contraction , or nervous impulse , by the application of a stimulus
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wordnet
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[] |
"irritate the glands of a leaf" What is the definition of "irritate"?
|
irredeemable
|
s
|
irredeemable sinners
|
insusceptible of reform
|
wordnet
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[] |
"irredeemable sinners" What is the definition of "irredeemable"?
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inheritable
|
a
|
inheritable traits such as eye color
|
capable of being inherited
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wordnet
|
[] |
"inheritable traits such as eye color" What is the definition of "inheritable"?
|
hurdle
|
n
|
the last hurdle before graduation
|
an obstacle that you are expected to overcome
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the last hurdle before graduation" What is the definition of "hurdle"?
|
idealization
|
n
|
the idealization of rural life was very misleading
|
a portrayal of something as ideal
|
wordnet
|
[
"glorification",
"appreciation",
"admiration"
] |
"the idealization of rural life was very misleading" What is the definition of "idealization"?
|
easygoing
|
s
|
an easygoing teacher who allowed extra time for assignments
|
relaxed and informal in attitude or standards
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an easygoing teacher who allowed extra time for assignments" What is the definition of "easygoing"?
|
easygoing
|
s
|
the easygoing life of a parttime consultant
|
not burdensome or demanding
|
wordnet
|
[
"soft",
""
] |
"the easygoing life of a parttime consultant" What is the definition of "easygoing"?
|
easygoing
|
s
|
the easygoing life of a parttime consultant
|
borne or done easily and without hardship
|
wordnet
|
[
"soft",
""
] |
"the easygoing life of a parttime consultant" What is the definition of "easygoing"?
|
charismatic
|
s
|
a charismatic leader
|
possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a charismatic leader" What is the definition of "charismatic"?
|
brimming
|
s
|
a child brimming over with curiosity
|
filled to capacity
|
wordnet
|
[
"brimful",
""
] |
"a child brimming over with curiosity" What is the definition of "brimming"?
|
disfavor
|
n
|
he is in disfavor with the king
|
the state of being out of favor
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he is in disfavor with the king" What is the definition of "disfavor"?
|
intimate
|
s
|
intimate friend
|
marked by close acquaintance , association , or familiarity
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"intimate friend" What is the definition of "intimate"?
|
intimate
|
s
|
the intimate ( or sexual ) relations between husband and wife
|
involved in a sexual relationship
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the intimate ( or sexual ) relations between husband and wife" What is the definition of "intimate"?
|
intimate
|
s
|
this girl , so intimate with nature " - W.H.Hudson
|
thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"this girl , so intimate with nature " - W.H.Hudson" What is the definition of "intimate"?
|
mocking
|
s
|
her mocking smile
|
abusing vocally
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"her mocking smile" What is the definition of "mocking"?
|
mocking
|
s
|
her mocking smile
|
expressing contempt or ridicule
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"her mocking smile" What is the definition of "mocking"?
|
visionary
|
s
|
visionary schemes for getting rich
|
not practical or realizable
|
wordnet
|
[
"windy",
"",
"impractical"
] |
"visionary schemes for getting rich" What is the definition of "visionary"?
|
visionary
|
s
|
visionary schemes for getting rich
|
speculative
|
wordnet
|
[
"windy",
"",
"impractical"
] |
"visionary schemes for getting rich" What is the definition of "visionary"?
|
rationalize
|
v
|
When one wonders why one is doing certain things , one should rationalize
|
to think rationally
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"When one wonders why one is doing certain things , one should rationalize" What is the definition of "rationalize"?
|
rationalize
|
v
|
When one wonders why one is doing certain things , one should rationalize
|
to employ logic or reason
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"When one wonders why one is doing certain things , one should rationalize" What is the definition of "rationalize"?
|
crisis
|
n
|
they went bankrupt during the economic crisis
|
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"they went bankrupt during the economic crisis" What is the definition of "crisis"?
|
crisis
|
n
|
after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better
|
a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
|
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[] |
"after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better" What is the definition of "crisis"?
|
clamor
|
n
|
he ignored the clamor of the crowd
|
loud and persistent outcry from many people
|
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[] |
"he ignored the clamor of the crowd" What is the definition of "clamor"?
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teamwork
|
n
|
it will take money , good planning and , above all , teamwork
|
cooperative work done by a team especially when it is effective
|
wordnet
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[] |
"it will take money , good planning and , above all , teamwork" What is the definition of "teamwork"?
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convalescent
|
s
|
convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed
|
returning to health after illness or debility
|
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|
[] |
"convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed" What is the definition of "convalescent"?
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raw
|
n
|
in the raw
|
informal terms for nakedness
|
wordnet
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[] |
"in the raw" What is the definition of "raw"?
|
raw
|
s
|
a raw wound
|
having the surface exposed and painful
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a raw wound" What is the definition of "raw"?
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raw
|
s
|
raw sewage
|
not processed or refined
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"raw sewage" What is the definition of "raw"?
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raw
|
s
|
received raw treatment from his friends
|
brutally unfair or harsh
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"received raw treatment from his friends" What is the definition of "raw"?
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special
|
s
|
a special kind of paint
|
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a special kind of paint" What is the definition of "special"?
|
special
|
s
|
the special features of a computer
|
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
|
wordnet
|
[
"peculiar",
""
] |
"the special features of a computer" What is the definition of "special"?
|
inequitable
|
a
|
the inequitable division of wealth
|
not equitable or fair
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the inequitable division of wealth" What is the definition of "inequitable"?
|
snatcher
|
n
|
a purse snatcher
|
a thief who grabs and runs
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a purse snatcher" What is the definition of "snatcher"?
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cast
|
n
|
pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
|
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"pottery of this cast was found throughout the region" What is the definition of "cast"?
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cast
|
v
|
cast a vote
|
to deposit
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"cast a vote" What is the definition of "cast"?
|
cast
|
v
|
He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona
|
to select to play , sing , or dance a part in a play , movie , musical , opera , or ballet
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona" What is the definition of "cast"?
|
cast
|
v
|
Who cast this beautiful movie ?
|
to assign the roles of a movie or a play to actors
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Who cast this beautiful movie ?" What is the definition of "cast"?
|
sensitive
|
a
|
a mimosa 's leaves are sensitive to touch
|
responsive to physical stimuli
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a mimosa 's leaves are sensitive to touch" What is the definition of "sensitive"?
|
sensitive
|
a
|
sensitive to the local community and its needs
|
being susceptible to the attitudes , feelings , or circumstances of others
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"sensitive to the local community and its needs" What is the definition of "sensitive"?
|
widespread
|
s
|
a widespread doctrine
|
widely circulated or diffused
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a widespread doctrine" What is the definition of "widespread"?
|
widespread
|
s
|
widespread nuclear fallout
|
distributed over a considerable extent
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"widespread nuclear fallout" What is the definition of "widespread"?
|
induce
|
v
|
induce a crisis
|
to cause to arise
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"induce a crisis" What is the definition of "induce"?
|
home
|
n
|
deliver the package to my home
|
where you live at a particular time
|
wordnet
|
[
"residence",
"place"
] |
"deliver the package to my home" What is the definition of "home"?
|
home
|
n
|
Canadian tariffs enabled United States lumber companies to raise prices at home
|
the country or state or city where you live
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Canadian tariffs enabled United States lumber companies to raise prices at home" What is the definition of "home"?
|
home
|
n
|
the United States is the home of basketball
|
place where something began and flourished
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the United States is the home of basketball" What is the definition of "home"?
|
home
|
a
|
a home game
|
used of your own ground
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a home game" What is the definition of "home"?
|
home
|
a
|
my home town
|
relating to or being where one lives or where ones roots are
|
wordnet
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[] |
"my home town" What is the definition of "home"?
|
home
|
r
|
the arrow struck home
|
on or to the point aimed at
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the arrow struck home" What is the definition of "home"?
|
home
|
r
|
drove the nail home
|
to the fullest extent
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"drove the nail home" What is the definition of "home"?
|
home
|
r
|
drove the nail home
|
to the heart
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"drove the nail home" What is the definition of "home"?
|
percolate
|
v
|
percolate coffee
|
to prepare in a percolator
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"percolate coffee" What is the definition of "percolate"?
|
vigilant
|
s
|
the vigilant eye of the town watch
|
carefully observant or attentive
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the vigilant eye of the town watch" What is the definition of "vigilant"?
|
vigilant
|
s
|
the vigilant eye of the town watch
|
on the lookout for possible danger
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the vigilant eye of the town watch" What is the definition of "vigilant"?
|
referential
|
s
|
symbols are inherently referential
|
referring or pointing to something
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"symbols are inherently referential" What is the definition of "referential"?
|
cash
|
n
|
there is a desperate shortage of hard cash
|
money in the form of bills or coins
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"there is a desperate shortage of hard cash" What is the definition of "cash"?
|
affectionate
|
s
|
affectionate children
|
having or displaying warmth or affection
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"affectionate children" What is the definition of "affectionate"?
|
vulnerability
|
n
|
his vulnerability to litigation
|
the state of being vulnerable or exposed
|
wordnet
|
[
"exposure",
"danger"
] |
"his vulnerability to litigation" What is the definition of "vulnerability"?
|
struggle
|
n
|
getting through the crowd was a real struggle
|
an energetic attempt to achieve something
|
wordnet
|
[
"duel",
"attempt",
"tilt",
"battle",
"joust",
"endeavor",
"scuffle",
"try"
] |
"getting through the crowd was a real struggle" What is the definition of "struggle"?
|
struggle
|
n
|
the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her
|
strenuous effort
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her" What is the definition of "struggle"?
|
witty
|
s
|
his sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent
|
combining clever conception and facetious expression
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent" What is the definition of "witty"?
|
menacingly
|
r
|
the voice at the other end of the line dropped menacingly
|
in a menacing manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the voice at the other end of the line dropped menacingly" What is the definition of "menacingly"?
|
mollify
|
v
|
She managed to mollify the angry customer
|
to cause to be more favorably inclined
|
wordnet
|
[
"gentle",
"placate",
"pacify",
"assuage",
"lull",
"calm",
"tranquilize",
"tranquilizing",
"quiet",
"still"
] |
"She managed to mollify the angry customer" What is the definition of "mollify"?
|
mollify
|
v
|
She managed to mollify the angry customer
|
to gain the good will of
|
wordnet
|
[
"gentle",
"placate",
"pacify",
"assuage",
"lull",
"calm",
"tranquilize",
"tranquilizing",
"quiet",
"still"
] |
"She managed to mollify the angry customer" What is the definition of "mollify"?
|
potentially
|
r
|
he is potentially dangerous
|
with a possibility of becoming actual
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he is potentially dangerous" What is the definition of "potentially"?
|
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