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winding
s
a winding country road
of a path
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"a winding country road" What is the definition of "winding"?
congestion
n
traffic congestion
excessive crowding
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"traffic congestion" What is the definition of "congestion"?
spacious
s
a spacious view
very large in expanse or scope
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spacious
s
a spacious ballroom
having ample space
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sudden
a
a sudden storm
happening without warning or in a short space of time
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accessible
a
a town accessible by rail
capable of being reached
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"a town accessible by rail" What is the definition of "accessible"?
accessible
s
readily accessible to the nonprofessional reader
capable of being read with comprehension
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"readily accessible to the nonprofessional reader" What is the definition of "accessible"?
accessible
s
most students now have computers accessible
easily obtained
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"most students now have computers accessible" What is the definition of "accessible"?
accessible
s
an accessible and genial man
easy to get along with or talk to
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"an accessible and genial man" What is the definition of "accessible"?
accessible
s
an accessible and genial man
friendly
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"an accessible and genial man" What is the definition of "accessible"?
miserly
s
he left a miserly tip
characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
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[ "tight", "", "mean" ]
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expulsion
n
the child 's expulsion from school
the act of forcing out someone or something
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[ "deportation", "ouster", "exclusion", "riddance", "proscription", "ejection", "banishment", "ostracism" ]
"the child 's expulsion from school" What is the definition of "expulsion"?
expulsion
n
the expulsion of pus from the pimple
squeezing out by applying pressure
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"the expulsion of pus from the pimple" What is the definition of "expulsion"?
spunk
n
he kept fighting on pure spunk
the courage to carry on
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[ "mettle", "courageousness", "courage", "braveness", "nerve" ]
"he kept fighting on pure spunk" What is the definition of "spunk"?
pathos
n
the film captured all the pathos of their situation
a quality that arouses emotions especially pity or sorrow
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[ "poignancy", "quality" ]
"the film captured all the pathos of their situation" What is the definition of "pathos"?
uncompromising
a
took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks
not making concessions
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"took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks" What is the definition of "uncompromising"?
alphabetic
a
an alphabetic arrangement
arranged in order according to the alphabet
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month
n
he was given a month to pay the bill
a time unit of approximately 30 days
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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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adaptive
a
the adaptive coloring of a chameleon
having a capacity for adaptation
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authentic
s
an authentic account by an eyewitness
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
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"an authentic account by an eyewitness" What is the definition of "authentic"?
authentic
s
an authentic signature
not counterfeit or copied
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[ "veritable", "", "unquestionable" ]
"an authentic signature" What is the definition of "authentic"?
bat
n
he was at bat when it happened
a turn trying to get a hit
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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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[ "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
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[ "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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transcript
n
he read a transcript of the interrogation
a written record usually typewritten of dictated or recorded speech
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noise
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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noise
n
modern music is just noise to me
the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality
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noise
n
modern music is just noise to me
sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
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"modern music is just noise to me" What is the definition of "noise"?
urine
n
there was blood in his urine
liquid excretory product
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[ "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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myriad
s
myriad stars
too numerous to be counted
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particularity
n
the particularity of human situations
the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance
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pious
a
pious readings
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
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mercurial
s
mercurial twists of temperament
liable to sudden unpredictable change
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"mercurial twists of temperament" What is the definition of "mercurial"?
mercurial
a
mercurial preparations
relating to or containing or caused by mercury
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"mercurial preparations" What is the definition of "mercurial"?
julienne
v
julienne the potatoes
to cut into long thin strips
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"julienne the potatoes" What is the definition of "julienne"?
steadfast
s
a steadfast ally
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
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steadfast
s
steadfast resolve
marked by firm determination or resolution
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[ "firm", "stiff", "", "unshakable" ]
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steadfast
s
steadfast resolve
not shakable
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[ "firm", "stiff", "", "unshakable" ]
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technically
r
technically lagging behind the Japanese
with regard to technique
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technically
r
a technically brilliant solution
with regard to technical skill and the technology available
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disposition
n
he has a happy disposition
your usual mood
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[ "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
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[ "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
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[ "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
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[ "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
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solution
n
he used a solution of peroxide and water
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
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solution
n
they were trying to find a peaceful solution
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
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[ "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
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invidious
s
invidious comparisons
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
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bitch
n
this problem is a real bitch
an unpleasant difficulty
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bitch
n
she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch
a person usually but not necessarily a woman who is thoroughly disliked
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batch
n
a batch of letters
a large number or amount or extent
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[ "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"?
dissuade
v
Negative campaigning will only dissuade people
to turn away from by persuasion
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[ "deter", "counsel", "advise" ]
"Negative campaigning will only dissuade people" What is the definition of "dissuade"?
lull
n
there was a lull in the storm
a period of calm weather
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[ "calmness", "quiet" ]
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testament
n
he stated his political testament
a profession of belief
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testament
n
his easy victory was a testament to his skill
strong evidence for something
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rutty
s
rutty farm roads
full of ruts
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hibernate
v
Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves
to sleep during winter
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"Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves" What is the definition of "hibernate"?
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
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[ "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
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[ "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
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kick
n
he gave the ball a powerful kick
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
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[ "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
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"a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick" What is the definition of "kick"?
kick
n
the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
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truth
n
at last he knew the truth
a fact that has been verified
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"at last he knew the truth" What is the definition of "truth"?
truth
n
they debated the truth of the proposition
conformity to reality or actuality
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[ "verity", "actuality" ]
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truth
n
he told the truth
a true statement
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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
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[ "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
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precedential
s
precedential treatment for senior members of the firm
having precedence especially because of longer service
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extinction
n
the extinction of the volcano
no longer active
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extinction
n
the extinction of the volcano
extinguished
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extinction
n
the extinction of a species
no longer in existence
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columned
a
a columned portico
having or resembling columns
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columned
a
a columned portico
having columns of a specified kind often used as a combining form
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weapon
n
he was licensed to carry a weapon
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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miserably
r
I bit my lip miserably and nodded
in a miserable manner
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"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
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"that is his cross to bear" What is the definition of "cross"?
cross
s
cross members should be all steel
extending or lying across
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"cross members should be all steel" What is the definition of "cross"?
cross
s
cross members should be all steel
in a crosswise direction
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cross
s
cross members should be all steel
at right angles to the long axis
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"cross members should be all steel" What is the definition of "cross"?
crumb
n
he gave only a crumb of information about his plans
a very small quantity of something
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"he gave only a crumb of information about his plans" What is the definition of "crumb"?
milch
a
milch goats , milch camels
giving milk
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"milch goats , milch camels" What is the definition of "milch"?
milch
a
milch goats , milch camels
bred or suitable primarily for milk production
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"milch goats , milch camels" What is the definition of "milch"?
luminous
s
a sky luminous with stars
softly bright or radiant
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[ "aglow", "", "lucent", "lambent" ]
"a sky luminous with stars" What is the definition of "luminous"?
impossibly
r
long thought to be an impossibly difficult operation
to a degree impossible of achievement
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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
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"she speaks French fluently" What is the definition of "fluently"?
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
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[ "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
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[ "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
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abundantly
r
they were abundantly supplied with food
in an abundant manner
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suppressive
s
the government used suppressive measures to control the protest
tending to suppress
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"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
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"stow the cart" What is the definition of "stow"?
cursive
s
cursive script
having successive letter joined together
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"cursive script" What is the definition of "cursive"?
flashy
s
a flashy ring
tastelessly showy
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"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
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"the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum" What is the definition of "assignment"?