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winding
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s
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a winding country road
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of a path
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"a winding country road" What is the definition of "winding"?
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congestion
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n
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traffic congestion
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excessive crowding
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"traffic congestion" What is the definition of "congestion"?
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spacious
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s
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a spacious view
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very large in expanse or scope
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"a spacious view" What is the definition of "spacious"?
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spacious
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s
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a spacious ballroom
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having ample space
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"a spacious ballroom" What is the definition of "spacious"?
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sudden
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a
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a sudden storm
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happening without warning or in a short space of time
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"a sudden storm" What is the definition of "sudden"?
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accessible
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a
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a town accessible by rail
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capable of being reached
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"a town accessible by rail" What is the definition of "accessible"?
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accessible
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s
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readily accessible to the nonprofessional reader
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capable of being read with comprehension
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"readily accessible to the nonprofessional reader" What is the definition of "accessible"?
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accessible
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s
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most students now have computers accessible
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easily obtained
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[] |
"most students now have computers accessible" What is the definition of "accessible"?
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accessible
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s
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an accessible and genial man
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easy to get along with or talk to
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"an accessible and genial man" What is the definition of "accessible"?
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accessible
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s
|
an accessible and genial man
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friendly
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wordnet
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[] |
"an accessible and genial man" What is the definition of "accessible"?
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miserly
|
s
|
he left a miserly tip
|
characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
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wordnet
|
[
"tight",
"",
"mean"
] |
"he left a miserly tip" What is the definition of "miserly"?
|
expulsion
|
n
|
the child 's expulsion from school
|
the act of forcing out someone or something
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wordnet
|
[
"deportation",
"ouster",
"exclusion",
"riddance",
"proscription",
"ejection",
"banishment",
"ostracism"
] |
"the child 's expulsion from school" What is the definition of "expulsion"?
|
expulsion
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n
|
the expulsion of pus from the pimple
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squeezing out by applying pressure
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wordnet
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[] |
"the expulsion of pus from the pimple" What is the definition of "expulsion"?
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spunk
|
n
|
he kept fighting on pure spunk
|
the courage to carry on
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wordnet
|
[
"mettle",
"courageousness",
"courage",
"braveness",
"nerve"
] |
"he kept fighting on pure spunk" What is the definition of "spunk"?
|
pathos
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n
|
the film captured all the pathos of their situation
|
a quality that arouses emotions especially pity or sorrow
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wordnet
|
[
"poignancy",
"quality"
] |
"the film captured all the pathos of their situation" What is the definition of "pathos"?
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uncompromising
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a
|
took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks
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not making concessions
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[] |
"took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks" What is the definition of "uncompromising"?
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alphabetic
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a
|
an alphabetic arrangement
|
arranged in order according to the alphabet
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"an alphabetic arrangement" What is the definition of "alphabetic"?
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month
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n
|
he was given a month to pay the bill
|
a time unit of approximately 30 days
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wordnet
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[] |
"he was given a month to pay the bill" What is the definition of "month"?
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month
|
n
|
he paid the bill last month
|
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
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wordnet
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[] |
"he paid the bill last month" What is the definition of "month"?
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adaptive
|
a
|
the adaptive coloring of a chameleon
|
having a capacity for adaptation
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[] |
"the adaptive coloring of a chameleon" What is the definition of "adaptive"?
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authentic
|
s
|
an authentic account by an eyewitness
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conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
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[] |
"an authentic account by an eyewitness" What is the definition of "authentic"?
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authentic
|
s
|
an authentic signature
|
not counterfeit or copied
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wordnet
|
[
"veritable",
"",
"unquestionable"
] |
"an authentic signature" What is the definition of "authentic"?
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bat
|
n
|
he was at bat when it happened
|
a turn trying to get a hit
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wordnet
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[] |
"he was at bat when it happened" What is the definition of "bat"?
|
bat
|
v
|
bat one 's eyelids
|
to wink briefly
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wordnet
|
[
"flutter",
"batting",
"blink",
"wink"
] |
"bat one 's eyelids" What is the definition of "bat"?
|
chilliness
|
n
|
the chilliness of early morning
|
the property of being moderately cold
|
wordnet
|
[
"frigidity",
"nip",
"coldness",
"coolness"
] |
"the chilliness of early morning" What is the definition of "chilliness"?
|
transcript
|
n
|
he read a transcript of the interrogation
|
something that has been transcribed
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wordnet
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[] |
"he read a transcript of the interrogation" What is the definition of "transcript"?
|
transcript
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n
|
he read a transcript of the interrogation
|
a written record usually typewritten of dictated or recorded speech
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he read a transcript of the interrogation" What is the definition of "transcript"?
|
noise
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n
|
during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels
|
sound of any kind especially unintelligible or dissonant sound
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wordnet
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[] |
"during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels" What is the definition of "noise"?
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noise
|
n
|
modern music is just noise to me
|
the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality
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[] |
"modern music is just noise to me" What is the definition of "noise"?
|
noise
|
n
|
modern music is just noise to me
|
sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
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wordnet
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[] |
"modern music is just noise to me" What is the definition of "noise"?
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urine
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n
|
there was blood in his urine
|
liquid excretory product
|
wordnet
|
[
"excreta",
"water",
"piss"
] |
"there was blood in his urine" What is the definition of "urine"?
|
myriad
|
n
|
he faced a myriad of details
|
a large indefinite number
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wordnet
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[] |
"he faced a myriad of details" What is the definition of "myriad"?
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myriad
|
s
|
myriad stars
|
too numerous to be counted
|
wordnet
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[] |
"myriad stars" What is the definition of "myriad"?
|
particularity
|
n
|
the particularity of human situations
|
the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance
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[] |
"the particularity of human situations" What is the definition of "particularity"?
|
pious
|
a
|
pious readings
|
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
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wordnet
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[] |
"pious readings" What is the definition of "pious"?
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mercurial
|
s
|
mercurial twists of temperament
|
liable to sudden unpredictable change
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wordnet
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[] |
"mercurial twists of temperament" What is the definition of "mercurial"?
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mercurial
|
a
|
mercurial preparations
|
relating to or containing or caused by mercury
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wordnet
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[] |
"mercurial preparations" What is the definition of "mercurial"?
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julienne
|
v
|
julienne the potatoes
|
to cut into long thin strips
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wordnet
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[] |
"julienne the potatoes" What is the definition of "julienne"?
|
steadfast
|
s
|
a steadfast ally
|
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a steadfast ally" What is the definition of "steadfast"?
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steadfast
|
s
|
steadfast resolve
|
marked by firm determination or resolution
|
wordnet
|
[
"firm",
"stiff",
"",
"unshakable"
] |
"steadfast resolve" What is the definition of "steadfast"?
|
steadfast
|
s
|
steadfast resolve
|
not shakable
|
wordnet
|
[
"firm",
"stiff",
"",
"unshakable"
] |
"steadfast resolve" What is the definition of "steadfast"?
|
technically
|
r
|
technically lagging behind the Japanese
|
with regard to technique
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[] |
"technically lagging behind the Japanese" What is the definition of "technically"?
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technically
|
r
|
a technically brilliant solution
|
with regard to technical skill and the technology available
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[] |
"a technically brilliant solution" What is the definition of "technically"?
|
disposition
|
n
|
he has a happy disposition
|
your usual mood
|
wordnet
|
[
"calmness",
"perfectionism",
"nature",
"pessimism",
"animalism",
"temperament",
"tolerance",
"optimism",
"composure",
"agreeability",
"blood",
"nervousness",
"solitariness",
"calm",
"loneliness",
"equanimity",
"morale"
] |
"he has a happy disposition" What is the definition of "disposition"?
|
disposition
|
n
|
a swelling with a disposition to rupture
|
a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
|
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[] |
"a swelling with a disposition to rupture" What is the definition of "disposition"?
|
dialectic
|
n
|
this situation created the inner dialectic of American history
|
a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction
|
wordnet
|
[
"contradiction",
"dialectics"
] |
"this situation created the inner dialectic of American history" What is the definition of "dialectic"?
|
shed
|
v
|
he shed his image as a pushy boss
|
to get rid of
|
wordnet
|
[
"slough",
"shed",
"cast",
"remove",
"drop",
"removed",
"shedding",
"take",
"molt"
] |
"he shed his image as a pushy boss" What is the definition of "shed"?
|
shed
|
v
|
shed tears
|
to pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
|
wordnet
|
[
"shedding",
"pour"
] |
"shed tears" What is the definition of "shed"?
|
subtly
|
r
|
late nineteenth-century French opera at its most beautiful , subtly romantic with a twilight melancholy
|
in a subtle manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"late nineteenth-century French opera at its most beautiful , subtly romantic with a twilight melancholy" What is the definition of "subtly"?
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solution
|
n
|
he used a solution of peroxide and water
|
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he used a solution of peroxide and water" What is the definition of "solution"?
|
solution
|
n
|
they were trying to find a peaceful solution
|
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
|
wordnet
|
[
"result",
"answer",
"resolution",
"statement"
] |
"they were trying to find a peaceful solution" What is the definition of "solution"?
|
solution
|
n
|
the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook
|
a method for solving a problem
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook" What is the definition of "solution"?
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invidious
|
s
|
invidious comparisons
|
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
|
wordnet
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[] |
"invidious comparisons" What is the definition of "invidious"?
|
bitch
|
n
|
this problem is a real bitch
|
an unpleasant difficulty
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"this problem is a real bitch" What is the definition of "bitch"?
|
bitch
|
n
|
she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch
|
a person usually but not necessarily a woman who is thoroughly disliked
|
wordnet
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[] |
"she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch" What is the definition of "bitch"?
|
batch
|
n
|
a batch of letters
|
a large number or amount or extent
|
wordnet
|
[
"mint",
"haymow",
"lot",
"deal",
"wad",
"heap",
"mass",
"plenty",
"spate",
"mess",
"pile",
"raft",
"sight",
"flood",
"mountain"
] |
"a batch of letters" What is the definition of "batch"?
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dissuade
|
v
|
Negative campaigning will only dissuade people
|
to turn away from by persuasion
|
wordnet
|
[
"deter",
"counsel",
"advise"
] |
"Negative campaigning will only dissuade people" What is the definition of "dissuade"?
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lull
|
n
|
there was a lull in the storm
|
a period of calm weather
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wordnet
|
[
"calmness",
"quiet"
] |
"there was a lull in the storm" What is the definition of "lull"?
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testament
|
n
|
he stated his political testament
|
a profession of belief
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wordnet
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[] |
"he stated his political testament" What is the definition of "testament"?
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testament
|
n
|
his easy victory was a testament to his skill
|
strong evidence for something
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wordnet
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[] |
"his easy victory was a testament to his skill" What is the definition of "testament"?
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rutty
|
s
|
rutty farm roads
|
full of ruts
|
wordnet
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[] |
"rutty farm roads" What is the definition of "rutty"?
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hibernate
|
v
|
Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves
|
to sleep during winter
|
wordnet
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[] |
"Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves" What is the definition of "hibernate"?
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kat
|
n
|
in Yemen kat is used daily by 85 % of adults
|
the leaves of the shrub catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea
|
wordnet
|
[
"quat",
"cat",
"stimulant"
] |
"in Yemen kat is used daily by 85 % of adults" What is the definition of "kat"?
|
kat
|
n
|
in Yemen kat is used daily by 85 % of adults
|
has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
|
wordnet
|
[
"quat",
"cat",
"stimulant"
] |
"in Yemen kat is used daily by 85 % of adults" What is the definition of "kat"?
|
subjunctive
|
a
|
subjunctive verb endings
|
relating to a mood of verbs
|
wordnet
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[] |
"subjunctive verb endings" What is the definition of "subjunctive"?
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kick
|
n
|
he gave the ball a powerful kick
|
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
|
wordnet
|
[
"boot",
"blow",
"punt"
] |
"he gave the ball a powerful kick" What is the definition of "kick"?
|
kick
|
n
|
a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick
|
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink or certain drugs
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick" What is the definition of "kick"?
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kick
|
n
|
the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements
|
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements" What is the definition of "kick"?
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truth
|
n
|
at last he knew the truth
|
a fact that has been verified
|
wordnet
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[] |
"at last he knew the truth" What is the definition of "truth"?
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truth
|
n
|
they debated the truth of the proposition
|
conformity to reality or actuality
|
wordnet
|
[
"verity",
"actuality"
] |
"they debated the truth of the proposition" What is the definition of "truth"?
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truth
|
n
|
he told the truth
|
a true statement
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he told the truth" What is the definition of "truth"?
|
praiseworthy
|
s
|
a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
|
worthy of high praise
|
wordnet
|
[
"commendable",
"",
"laudable"
] |
"a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence" What is the definition of "praiseworthy"?
|
shoot
|
v
|
shoot a glance
|
to send forth suddenly , intensely , swiftly
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"shoot a glance" What is the definition of "shoot"?
|
precedential
|
s
|
precedential treatment for senior members of the firm
|
having precedence especially because of longer service
|
wordnet
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[] |
"precedential treatment for senior members of the firm" What is the definition of "precedential"?
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extinction
|
n
|
the extinction of the volcano
|
no longer active
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the extinction of the volcano" What is the definition of "extinction"?
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extinction
|
n
|
the extinction of the volcano
|
extinguished
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the extinction of the volcano" What is the definition of "extinction"?
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extinction
|
n
|
the extinction of a species
|
no longer in existence
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the extinction of a species" What is the definition of "extinction"?
|
columned
|
a
|
a columned portico
|
having or resembling columns
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a columned portico" What is the definition of "columned"?
|
columned
|
a
|
a columned portico
|
having columns of a specified kind often used as a combining form
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a columned portico" What is the definition of "columned"?
|
weapon
|
n
|
he was licensed to carry a weapon
|
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he was licensed to carry a weapon" What is the definition of "weapon"?
|
miserably
|
r
|
I bit my lip miserably and nodded
|
in a miserable manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"I bit my lip miserably and nodded" What is the definition of "miserably"?
|
cross
|
n
|
that is his cross to bear
|
any affliction that causes great suffering
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"that is his cross to bear" What is the definition of "cross"?
|
cross
|
s
|
cross members should be all steel
|
extending or lying across
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"cross members should be all steel" What is the definition of "cross"?
|
cross
|
s
|
cross members should be all steel
|
in a crosswise direction
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"cross members should be all steel" What is the definition of "cross"?
|
cross
|
s
|
cross members should be all steel
|
at right angles to the long axis
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"cross members should be all steel" What is the definition of "cross"?
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crumb
|
n
|
he gave only a crumb of information about his plans
|
a very small quantity of something
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he gave only a crumb of information about his plans" What is the definition of "crumb"?
|
milch
|
a
|
milch goats , milch camels
|
giving milk
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"milch goats , milch camels" What is the definition of "milch"?
|
milch
|
a
|
milch goats , milch camels
|
bred or suitable primarily for milk production
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"milch goats , milch camels" What is the definition of "milch"?
|
luminous
|
s
|
a sky luminous with stars
|
softly bright or radiant
|
wordnet
|
[
"aglow",
"",
"lucent",
"lambent"
] |
"a sky luminous with stars" What is the definition of "luminous"?
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impossibly
|
r
|
long thought to be an impossibly difficult operation
|
to a degree impossible of achievement
|
wordnet
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[] |
"long thought to be an impossibly difficult operation" What is the definition of "impossibly"?
|
fluently
|
r
|
she speaks French fluently
|
in a fluent manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she speaks French fluently" What is the definition of "fluently"?
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duty
|
n
|
we must instill a sense of duty in our children
|
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
|
wordnet
|
[
"keeping",
"job",
"requirement",
"imperative",
"obligation",
"demand",
"incumbency",
"guardianship",
"prerequisite"
] |
"we must instill a sense of duty in our children" What is the definition of "duty"?
|
duty
|
n
|
we must instill a sense of duty in our children
|
every opportunity , an obligation
|
wordnet
|
[
"keeping",
"job",
"requirement",
"imperative",
"obligation",
"demand",
"incumbency",
"guardianship",
"prerequisite"
] |
"we must instill a sense of duty in our children" What is the definition of "duty"?
|
compatible
|
a
|
a compatible married couple
|
able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a compatible married couple" What is the definition of "compatible"?
|
abundantly
|
r
|
they were abundantly supplied with food
|
in an abundant manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"they were abundantly supplied with food" What is the definition of "abundantly"?
|
suppressive
|
s
|
the government used suppressive measures to control the protest
|
tending to suppress
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the government used suppressive measures to control the protest" What is the definition of "suppressive"?
|
stow
|
v
|
stow the cart
|
to fill by packing tightly
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"stow the cart" What is the definition of "stow"?
|
cursive
|
s
|
cursive script
|
having successive letter joined together
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"cursive script" What is the definition of "cursive"?
|
flashy
|
s
|
a flashy ring
|
tastelessly showy
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a flashy ring" What is the definition of "flashy"?
|
assignment
|
n
|
the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum
|
the act of distributing something to designated places or persons
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum" What is the definition of "assignment"?
|
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