LM-Lexicon/Wordnet · Datasets at Hugging Face

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landing	n	the plane made a smooth landing	the act of coming down to the earth or other surface	wordnet	[]	"the plane made a smooth landing" What is the definition of "landing"?
emerge	v	He felt new emotions emerge	to come up to the surface of or rise	wordnet	[]	"He felt new emotions emerge" What is the definition of "emerge"?
bacterial	a	bacterial infection	relating to or caused by bacteria	wordnet	[]	"bacterial infection" What is the definition of "bacterial"?
condemn	v	We condemn the racism in South Africa	to express strong disapproval of	wordnet	[ "decry", "excoriate", "denounce" ]	"We condemn the racism in South Africa" What is the definition of "condemn"?
minuteness	n	he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness	great precision	wordnet	[]	"he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness" What is the definition of "minuteness"?
minuteness	n	he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness	painstaking attention to details	wordnet	[]	"he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness" What is the definition of "minuteness"?
minuteness	n	hence the minuteness of detail in the painting	the property of being very small in size	wordnet	[]	"hence the minuteness of detail in the painting" What is the definition of "minuteness"?
submerge	v	submerge your head completely	to put under water	wordnet	[ "immerse", "submerse", "submersed", "plunge" ]	"submerge your head completely" What is the definition of "submerge"?
arresting	s	an arresting drawing of people turning into animals	commanding attention	wordnet	[]	"an arresting drawing of people turning into animals" What is the definition of "arresting"?
tinny	s	an unpleasant tinny voice	thin and metallic in sound	wordnet	[]	"an unpleasant tinny voice" What is the definition of "tinny"?
tinny	s	an unpleasant tinny voice	lacking resonance	wordnet	[]	"an unpleasant tinny voice" What is the definition of "tinny"?
pyrotechnic	a	pyrotechnic smokes	of or relating to the craft of making fireworks	wordnet	[]	"pyrotechnic smokes" What is the definition of "pyrotechnic"?
pyrotechnic	s	pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity	suggestive of fireworks	wordnet	[]	"pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity" What is the definition of "pyrotechnic"?
worrisome	s	in a particularly worrisome predicament	causing distress or worry or anxiety	wordnet	[]	"in a particularly worrisome predicament" What is the definition of "worrisome"?
potluck	n	having arrived unannounced we had to take potluck	whatever happens to be available especially when offered to an unexpected guest or when brought by guests and shared by all	wordnet	[]	"having arrived unannounced we had to take potluck" What is the definition of "potluck"?
authorship	n	the authorship of the theory is disputed	the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing	wordnet	[]	"the authorship of the theory is disputed" What is the definition of "authorship"?
authorship	n	it was a matter of disputed authorship	the act of creating written works	wordnet	[ "composition", "writing", "redaction", "lexicography", "dramatization", "historiography", "fabrication" ]	"it was a matter of disputed authorship" What is the definition of "authorship"?
trespass	v	Do n't trespass on my land !	to enter unlawfully on someones property	wordnet	[ "transgress", "break", "violate", "intrude", "offend" ]	"Do n't trespass on my land !" What is the definition of "trespass"?
hornless	a	hornless cattle	having no horns	wordnet	[]	"hornless cattle" What is the definition of "hornless"?
half	n	half a loaf	one of two equal parts of a divisible whole	wordnet	[]	"half a loaf" What is the definition of "half"?
half	s	a half chicken	consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity	wordnet	[]	"a half chicken" What is the definition of "half"?
half	s	gave me a half smile	partial	wordnet	[]	"gave me a half smile" What is the definition of "half"?
half	a	a half brother	related through one parent only	wordnet	[]	"a half brother" What is the definition of "half"?
abandon	n	she danced with abandon	the trait of lacking restraint or control	wordnet	[]	"she danced with abandon" What is the definition of "abandon"?
abandon	n	she danced with abandon	reckless freedom from inhibition or worry	wordnet	[]	"she danced with abandon" What is the definition of "abandon"?
residence	n	he refused to live in the governor 's residence	the official house or establishment of an important person as a sovereign or president	wordnet	[]	"he refused to live in the governor 's residence" What is the definition of "residence"?
association	n	you can not be convicted of criminal guilt by association	the act of consorting with or joining with others	wordnet	[]	"you can not be convicted of criminal guilt by association" What is the definition of "association"?
association	n	his association of his father with being beaten was too strong to break	the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination	wordnet	[]	"his association of his father with being beaten was too strong to break" What is the definition of "association"?
mode	n	switched from keyboard to voice mode	a particular functioning condition or arrangement	wordnet	[]	"switched from keyboard to voice mode" What is the definition of "mode"?
penal	a	penal reform	of or relating to punishment	wordnet	[]	"penal reform" What is the definition of "penal"?
penal	s	penal servitude	serving as or designed to impose punishment	wordnet	[]	"penal servitude" What is the definition of "penal"?
penal	s	a penal offense	subject to punishment by law	wordnet	[]	"a penal offense" What is the definition of "penal"?
stain	n	the wine left a dark stain	a soiled or discolored appearance	wordnet	[ "appearance", "tarnish", "scorch", "discoloration" ]	"the wine left a dark stain" What is the definition of "stain"?
stain	v	people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages	to color with a liquid dye or tint	wordnet	[]	"people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages" What is the definition of "stain"?
lapidary	a	the ring is of no lapidary value " - Lord Byron	of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them	wordnet	[]	"the ring is of no lapidary value " - Lord Byron" What is the definition of "lapidary"?
farthest	s	had traveled to the farthest frontier	most remote in space or time or order	wordnet	[]	"had traveled to the farthest frontier" What is the definition of "farthest"?
unsparing	s	an unsparing critic	not forbearing	wordnet	[]	"an unsparing critic" What is the definition of "unsparing"?
unsparing	s	an unsparing critic	ruthless	wordnet	[]	"an unsparing critic" What is the definition of "unsparing"?
unsparing	s	unsparing generosity	very generous	wordnet	[ "munificent", "", "lavish" ]	"unsparing generosity" What is the definition of "unsparing"?
battle	n	Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga	a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war	wordnet	[ "engagement", "fight", "combat", "conflict", "assault", "action" ]	"Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga" What is the definition of "battle"?
battle	n	he fought a battle for recognition	an energetic attempt to achieve something	wordnet	[ "try", "duel", "attempt", "tilt", "joust", "endeavor", "scuffle", "struggle" ]	"he fought a battle for recognition" What is the definition of "battle"?
battle	n	police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs	an open clash between two opposing groups or individuals	wordnet	[ "pacification", "uprising", "feud", "insurrection", "fighting", "war", "fight", "warfare", "combat", "rebellion", "conflict", "struggle", "strife" ]	"police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs" What is the definition of "battle"?
philanthropic	s	philanthropic contributions	generous in assistance to the poor	wordnet	[ "benevolent", "", "beneficent" ]	"philanthropic contributions" What is the definition of "philanthropic"?
philanthropic	a	a philanthropic society	of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy	wordnet	[]	"a philanthropic society" What is the definition of "philanthropic"?
slender	s	a slender pole	having little width in proportion to the length or height	wordnet	[]	"a slender pole" What is the definition of "slender"?
laughable	s	a contribution so small as to be laughable	incongruous	wordnet	[]	"a contribution so small as to be laughable" What is the definition of "laughable"?
laughable	s	a contribution so small as to be laughable	inviting ridicule	wordnet	[]	"a contribution so small as to be laughable" What is the definition of "laughable"?
laughable	s	it would have been laughable if it had n't hurt so much	arousing or provoking laughter	wordnet	[]	"it would have been laughable if it had n't hurt so much" What is the definition of "laughable"?
sacerdotal	a	sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests	of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism	wordnet	[]	"sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests" What is the definition of "sacerdotal"?
leisure	n	his job left him little leisure	time available for ease and relaxation	wordnet	[]	"his job left him little leisure" What is the definition of "leisure"?
leisure	n	he lacked the leisure for golf	freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity	wordnet	[]	"he lacked the leisure for golf" What is the definition of "leisure"?
spotty	s	the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty	lacking consistency	wordnet	[ "uneven", "scratchy", "" ]	"the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty" What is the definition of "spotty"?
spotty	s	the wall had a spotty speckled effect	having spots or patches small areas of contrasting color or texture	wordnet	[]	"the wall had a spotty speckled effect" What is the definition of "spotty"?
consolidated	v	The companies consolidated	to unite into one	wordnet	[ "unify", "merge", "consolidate", "unite" ]	"The companies consolidated" What is the definition of "consolidated"?
consolidated	v	The town and county schools are being consolidated	to bring together into a single whole or system	wordnet	[ "unify", "merge", "consolidate", "unite" ]	"The town and county schools are being consolidated" What is the definition of "consolidated"?
consolidated	s	a consolidated school	joined together into a whole	wordnet	[ "amalgamate", "" ]	"a consolidated school" What is the definition of "consolidated"?
impersonally	r	he treated his patients impersonally	without warmth	wordnet	[]	"he treated his patients impersonally" What is the definition of "impersonally"?
impersonally	r	when I told him about Russ I found it difficult to speak impersonally	in an impersonal manner	wordnet	[]	"when I told him about Russ I found it difficult to speak impersonally" What is the definition of "impersonally"?
bout	n	a bout of fever	a period of illness	wordnet	[]	"a bout of fever" What is the definition of "bout"?
inaugural	a	the President 's inaugural address	occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction	wordnet	[]	"the President 's inaugural address" What is the definition of "inaugural"?
inaugural	s	the magazine 's inaugural issue	serving to set in motion	wordnet	[]	"the magazine 's inaugural issue" What is the definition of "inaugural"?
shooting	n	his shooting was slow but accurate	the act of firing a projectile	wordnet	[ "propulsion", "actuation", "firing", "shoot", "shot" ]	"his shooting was slow but accurate" What is the definition of "shooting"?
shooting	n	when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies	killing someone by gunfire	wordnet	[]	"when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies" What is the definition of "shooting"?
ingeniously	r	a Hampshire farmer had fowls of different breeds , including Dorkings , and he discriminated ingeniously between the ` dark ones ' and the ` white ones '	in an ingenious manner	wordnet	[]	"a Hampshire farmer had fowls of different breeds , including Dorkings , and he discriminated ingeniously between the ` dark ones ' and the ` white ones '" What is the definition of "ingeniously"?
mottle	n	it was not dull grey as distance had suggested , but a mottle of khaki and black and olive-green	an irregular arrangement of patches of color	wordnet	[]	"it was not dull grey as distance had suggested , but a mottle of khaki and black and olive-green" What is the definition of "mottle"?
aggressive	a	an aggressive businessman	having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends	wordnet	[]	"an aggressive businessman" What is the definition of "aggressive"?
aggressive	a	an aggressive businessman	positive in his convictions	wordnet	[]	"an aggressive businessman" What is the definition of "aggressive"?
aggressive	s	an aggressive tumor	tending to spread quickly	wordnet	[]	"an aggressive tumor" What is the definition of "aggressive"?
aggressive	s	aggressive acts against another country	characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight	wordnet	[ "belligerent", "" ]	"aggressive acts against another country" What is the definition of "aggressive"?
gently	r	a gently sloping terrain	in a gradual manner	wordnet	[]	"a gently sloping terrain" What is the definition of "gently"?
gently	r	he talked gently to the injured animal	in a gentle manner	wordnet	[]	"he talked gently to the injured animal" What is the definition of "gently"?
dogmatic	a	dogmatic writings	relating to or involving dogma	wordnet	[]	"dogmatic writings" What is the definition of "dogmatic"?
fishy	a	the soup had a fishy smell	of or relating to or resembling fish	wordnet	[]	"the soup had a fishy smell" What is the definition of "fishy"?
fishy	s	there was something fishy about the accident	not as expected	wordnet	[]	"there was something fishy about the accident" What is the definition of "fishy"?
recast	v	He was recast as Iago	to cast again , in a different role	wordnet	[]	"He was recast as Iago" What is the definition of "recast"?
recast	v	The bell cracked and had to be recast	to cast again	wordnet	[]	"The bell cracked and had to be recast" What is the definition of "recast"?
recast	v	She had to recast her image to please the electorate in her home state	to cast or model anew	wordnet	[ "reforge", "refashion" ]	"She had to recast her image to please the electorate in her home state" What is the definition of "recast"?
trend	n	the trend of the stock market	a general direction in which something tends to move	wordnet	[]	"the trend of the stock market" What is the definition of "trend"?
trend	n	the northeastern trend of the coast	general line of orientation	wordnet	[]	"the northeastern trend of the coast" What is the definition of "trend"?
trend	n	not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book	a general tendency to change as of opinion	wordnet	[ "gravitation", "movement", "drift", "disposition" ]	"not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book" What is the definition of "trend"?
crawfish	v	We 'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him	to make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity	wordnet	[]	"We 'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him" What is the definition of "crawfish"?
number	n	he had a number of chores to do	the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals	wordnet	[ "multiplicity", "amount", "numbers", "minority", "bulk", "majority", "figure", "prevalence", "roundness" ]	"he had a number of chores to do" What is the definition of "number"?
number	n	every number has a unique position in the sequence	a concept of quantity involving zero and units	wordnet	[]	"every number has a unique position in the sequence" What is the definition of "number"?
number	n	I hope to become one of their number before I die	a select company of people	wordnet	[]	"I hope to become one of their number before I die" What is the definition of "number"?
number	v	We must number the names of the great mathematicians	to enumerate	wordnet	[ "identify", "name", "numbers", "itemize" ]	"We must number the names of the great mathematicians" What is the definition of "number"?
wet	n	drops of wet gleamed on the window	wetness caused by water	wordnet	[ "wetness", "moisture" ]	"drops of wet gleamed on the window" What is the definition of "wet"?
wet	a	a wet bathing suit	covered or soaked with a liquid such as water	wordnet	[]	"a wet bathing suit" What is the definition of "wet"?
wet	a	wet paint	containing moisture or volatile components	wordnet	[]	"wet paint" What is the definition of "wet"?
wet	a	a wet candidate running on a wet platform	supporting or permitting the legal production and sale of alcoholic beverages	wordnet	[]	"a wet candidate running on a wet platform" What is the definition of "wet"?
wet	s	a wet cargo	consisting of or trading in alcoholic liquor	wordnet	[]	"a wet cargo" What is the definition of "wet"?
unembarrassed	s	an unembarrassed greeting as if nothing untoward had happened	not embarrassed	wordnet	[]	"an unembarrassed greeting as if nothing untoward had happened" What is the definition of "unembarrassed"?
solarize	v	be careful not to solarize the photographic film	to overexpose to sunlight	wordnet	[]	"be careful not to solarize the photographic film" What is the definition of "solarize"?
lance	v	lance a boil	to open by piercing with a lancet	wordnet	[]	"lance a boil" What is the definition of "lance"?
grit	v	grit one 's teeth	to clench together	wordnet	[]	"grit one 's teeth" What is the definition of "grit"?
scientifically	r	this is scientifically interesting	with respect to science	wordnet	[]	"this is scientifically interesting" What is the definition of "scientifically"?
scientifically	r	this is scientifically interesting	in a scientific way	wordnet	[]	"this is scientifically interesting" What is the definition of "scientifically"?
deliberately	r	she was working deliberately	in a deliberate unhurried manner	wordnet	[]	"she was working deliberately" What is the definition of "deliberately"?
indictment	n	the book is an indictment of modern philosophy	an accusation of wrongdoing	wordnet	[]	"the book is an indictment of modern philosophy" What is the definition of "indictment"?
dependent	a	dependent children	relying on or requiring a person or thing for support , supply , or what is needed	wordnet	[]	"dependent children" What is the definition of "dependent"?
winding	s	winding roads are full of surprises	marked by repeated turns and bends	wordnet	[ "voluminous", "", "tortuous" ]	"winding roads are full of surprises" What is the definition of "winding"?

landing

n

the plane made a smooth landing

the act of coming down to the earth or other surface

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"the plane made a smooth landing" What is the definition of "landing"?

emerge

v

He felt new emotions emerge

to come up to the surface of or rise

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"He felt new emotions emerge" What is the definition of "emerge"?

bacterial

a

bacterial infection

relating to or caused by bacteria

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"bacterial infection" What is the definition of "bacterial"?

condemn

v

We condemn the racism in South Africa

to express strong disapproval of

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[ "decry", "excoriate", "denounce" ]

"We condemn the racism in South Africa" What is the definition of "condemn"?

minuteness

n

he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness

great precision

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"he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness" What is the definition of "minuteness"?

minuteness

n

he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness

painstaking attention to details

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"he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness" What is the definition of "minuteness"?

minuteness

n

hence the minuteness of detail in the painting

the property of being very small in size

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"hence the minuteness of detail in the painting" What is the definition of "minuteness"?

submerge

v

submerge your head completely

to put under water

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[ "immerse", "submerse", "submersed", "plunge" ]

"submerge your head completely" What is the definition of "submerge"?

arresting

s

an arresting drawing of people turning into animals

commanding attention

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"an arresting drawing of people turning into animals" What is the definition of "arresting"?

tinny

s

an unpleasant tinny voice

thin and metallic in sound

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"an unpleasant tinny voice" What is the definition of "tinny"?

tinny

s

an unpleasant tinny voice

lacking resonance

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"an unpleasant tinny voice" What is the definition of "tinny"?

pyrotechnic

a

pyrotechnic smokes

of or relating to the craft of making fireworks

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"pyrotechnic smokes" What is the definition of "pyrotechnic"?

pyrotechnic

s

pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity

suggestive of fireworks

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"pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity" What is the definition of "pyrotechnic"?

worrisome

s

in a particularly worrisome predicament

causing distress or worry or anxiety

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"in a particularly worrisome predicament" What is the definition of "worrisome"?

potluck

n

having arrived unannounced we had to take potluck

whatever happens to be available especially when offered to an unexpected guest or when brought by guests and shared by all

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"having arrived unannounced we had to take potluck" What is the definition of "potluck"?

authorship

n

the authorship of the theory is disputed

the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing

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"the authorship of the theory is disputed" What is the definition of "authorship"?

authorship

n

it was a matter of disputed authorship

the act of creating written works

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[ "composition", "writing", "redaction", "lexicography", "dramatization", "historiography", "fabrication" ]

"it was a matter of disputed authorship" What is the definition of "authorship"?

trespass

v

Do n't trespass on my land !

to enter unlawfully on someones property

wordnet

[ "transgress", "break", "violate", "intrude", "offend" ]

"Do n't trespass on my land !" What is the definition of "trespass"?

hornless

a

hornless cattle

having no horns

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"hornless cattle" What is the definition of "hornless"?

half

n

half a loaf

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

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"half a loaf" What is the definition of "half"?

half

s

a half chicken

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

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"a half chicken" What is the definition of "half"?

half

s

gave me a half smile

partial

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"gave me a half smile" What is the definition of "half"?

half

a

a half brother

related through one parent only

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"a half brother" What is the definition of "half"?

abandon

n

she danced with abandon

the trait of lacking restraint or control

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"she danced with abandon" What is the definition of "abandon"?

abandon

n

she danced with abandon

reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

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"she danced with abandon" What is the definition of "abandon"?

residence

n

he refused to live in the governor 's residence

the official house or establishment of an important person as a sovereign or president

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"he refused to live in the governor 's residence" What is the definition of "residence"?

association

n

you can not be convicted of criminal guilt by association

the act of consorting with or joining with others

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"you can not be convicted of criminal guilt by association" What is the definition of "association"?

association

n

his association of his father with being beaten was too strong to break

the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination

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"his association of his father with being beaten was too strong to break" What is the definition of "association"?

mode

n

switched from keyboard to voice mode

a particular functioning condition or arrangement

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"switched from keyboard to voice mode" What is the definition of "mode"?

penal

a

penal reform

of or relating to punishment

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"penal reform" What is the definition of "penal"?

penal

s

penal servitude

serving as or designed to impose punishment

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"penal servitude" What is the definition of "penal"?

penal

s

a penal offense

subject to punishment by law

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"a penal offense" What is the definition of "penal"?

stain

n

the wine left a dark stain

a soiled or discolored appearance

wordnet

[ "appearance", "tarnish", "scorch", "discoloration" ]

"the wine left a dark stain" What is the definition of "stain"?

stain

v

people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages

to color with a liquid dye or tint

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[]

"people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages" What is the definition of "stain"?

lapidary

a

the ring is of no lapidary value " - Lord Byron

of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them

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"the ring is of no lapidary value " - Lord Byron" What is the definition of "lapidary"?

farthest

s

had traveled to the farthest frontier

most remote in space or time or order

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"had traveled to the farthest frontier" What is the definition of "farthest"?

unsparing

s

an unsparing critic

not forbearing

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"an unsparing critic" What is the definition of "unsparing"?

unsparing

s

an unsparing critic

ruthless

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"an unsparing critic" What is the definition of "unsparing"?

unsparing

s

unsparing generosity

very generous

wordnet

[ "munificent", "", "lavish" ]

"unsparing generosity" What is the definition of "unsparing"?

battle

n

Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

wordnet

[ "engagement", "fight", "combat", "conflict", "assault", "action" ]

"Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga" What is the definition of "battle"?

battle

n

he fought a battle for recognition

an energetic attempt to achieve something

wordnet

[ "try", "duel", "attempt", "tilt", "joust", "endeavor", "scuffle", "struggle" ]

"he fought a battle for recognition" What is the definition of "battle"?

battle

n

police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs

an open clash between two opposing groups or individuals

wordnet

[ "pacification", "uprising", "feud", "insurrection", "fighting", "war", "fight", "warfare", "combat", "rebellion", "conflict", "struggle", "strife" ]

"police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs" What is the definition of "battle"?

philanthropic

s

philanthropic contributions

generous in assistance to the poor

wordnet

[ "benevolent", "", "beneficent" ]

"philanthropic contributions" What is the definition of "philanthropic"?

philanthropic

a

a philanthropic society

of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

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"a philanthropic society" What is the definition of "philanthropic"?

slender

s

a slender pole

having little width in proportion to the length or height

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"a slender pole" What is the definition of "slender"?

laughable

s

a contribution so small as to be laughable

incongruous

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"a contribution so small as to be laughable" What is the definition of "laughable"?

laughable

s

a contribution so small as to be laughable

inviting ridicule

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"a contribution so small as to be laughable" What is the definition of "laughable"?

laughable

s

it would have been laughable if it had n't hurt so much

arousing or provoking laughter

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"it would have been laughable if it had n't hurt so much" What is the definition of "laughable"?

sacerdotal

a

sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests

of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism

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"sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests" What is the definition of "sacerdotal"?

leisure

n

his job left him little leisure

time available for ease and relaxation

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"his job left him little leisure" What is the definition of "leisure"?

leisure

n

he lacked the leisure for golf

freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity

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"he lacked the leisure for golf" What is the definition of "leisure"?

spotty

s

the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty

lacking consistency

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"the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty" What is the definition of "spotty"?

spotty

s

the wall had a spotty speckled effect

having spots or patches small areas of contrasting color or texture

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consolidated

v

The companies consolidated

to unite into one

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"The companies consolidated" What is the definition of "consolidated"?

consolidated

v

The town and county schools are being consolidated

to bring together into a single whole or system

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"The town and county schools are being consolidated" What is the definition of "consolidated"?

consolidated

s

a consolidated school

joined together into a whole

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"a consolidated school" What is the definition of "consolidated"?

impersonally

r

he treated his patients impersonally

without warmth

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impersonally

r

when I told him about Russ I found it difficult to speak impersonally

in an impersonal manner

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bout

n

a bout of fever

a period of illness

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inaugural

a

the President 's inaugural address

occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction

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inaugural

s

the magazine 's inaugural issue

serving to set in motion

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shooting

n

his shooting was slow but accurate

the act of firing a projectile

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[ "propulsion", "actuation", "firing", "shoot", "shot" ]

"his shooting was slow but accurate" What is the definition of "shooting"?

shooting

n

when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies

killing someone by gunfire

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ingeniously

r

a Hampshire farmer had fowls of different breeds , including Dorkings , and he discriminated ingeniously between the ` dark ones ' and the ` white ones '

in an ingenious manner

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mottle

n

it was not dull grey as distance had suggested , but a mottle of khaki and black and olive-green

an irregular arrangement of patches of color

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aggressive

a

an aggressive businessman

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

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aggressive

a

an aggressive businessman

positive in his convictions

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aggressive

s

an aggressive tumor

tending to spread quickly

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aggressive

s

aggressive acts against another country

characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

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"aggressive acts against another country" What is the definition of "aggressive"?

gently

r

a gently sloping terrain

in a gradual manner

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gently

r

he talked gently to the injured animal

in a gentle manner

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dogmatic

a

dogmatic writings

relating to or involving dogma

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fishy

a

the soup had a fishy smell

of or relating to or resembling fish

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fishy

s

there was something fishy about the accident

not as expected

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recast

v

He was recast as Iago

to cast again , in a different role

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recast

v

The bell cracked and had to be recast

to cast again

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recast

v

She had to recast her image to please the electorate in her home state

to cast or model anew

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[ "reforge", "refashion" ]

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trend

n

the trend of the stock market

a general direction in which something tends to move

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trend

n

the northeastern trend of the coast

general line of orientation

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trend

n

not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book

a general tendency to change as of opinion

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"not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book" What is the definition of "trend"?

crawfish

v

We 'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him

to make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

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number

n

he had a number of chores to do

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

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"he had a number of chores to do" What is the definition of "number"?

number

n

every number has a unique position in the sequence

a concept of quantity involving zero and units

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number

n

I hope to become one of their number before I die

a select company of people

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number

v

We must number the names of the great mathematicians

to enumerate

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[ "identify", "name", "numbers", "itemize" ]

"We must number the names of the great mathematicians" What is the definition of "number"?

wet

n

drops of wet gleamed on the window

wetness caused by water

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"drops of wet gleamed on the window" What is the definition of "wet"?

wet

a

a wet bathing suit

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

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wet

a

wet paint

containing moisture or volatile components

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wet

a

a wet candidate running on a wet platform

supporting or permitting the legal production and sale of alcoholic beverages

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wet

s

a wet cargo

consisting of or trading in alcoholic liquor

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unembarrassed

s

an unembarrassed greeting as if nothing untoward had happened

not embarrassed

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solarize

v

be careful not to solarize the photographic film

to overexpose to sunlight

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lance

v

lance a boil

to open by piercing with a lancet

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grit

v

grit one 's teeth

to clench together

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scientifically

r

this is scientifically interesting

with respect to science

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scientifically

r

this is scientifically interesting

in a scientific way

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deliberately

r

she was working deliberately

in a deliberate unhurried manner

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"she was working deliberately" What is the definition of "deliberately"?

indictment

n

the book is an indictment of modern philosophy

an accusation of wrongdoing

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"the book is an indictment of modern philosophy" What is the definition of "indictment"?

dependent

a

dependent children

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support , supply , or what is needed

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"dependent children" What is the definition of "dependent"?

winding

s

winding roads are full of surprises

marked by repeated turns and bends

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"winding roads are full of surprises" What is the definition of "winding"?