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restriction
n
the restriction of the infection to a focal area
the act of keeping something within specified bounds by force if necessary
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"the restriction of the infection to a focal area" What is the definition of "restriction"?
ordinal
a
family and ordinal names of animals and plants
of or relating to a taxonomic order
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"family and ordinal names of animals and plants" What is the definition of "ordinal"?
ordinal
a
ordinal numbers
being or denoting a numerical order in a series
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"ordinal numbers" What is the definition of "ordinal"?
consecutively
r
he was consecutively ill , then well , then ill again
in a consecutive manner
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"he was consecutively ill , then well , then ill again" What is the definition of "consecutively"?
bloody
v
bloody your hands
to cover with blood
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"bloody your hands" What is the definition of "bloody"?
bloody
a
a bloody nose
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
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"a bloody nose" What is the definition of "bloody"?
bloody
s
a bloody fool
informal intensifiers
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[ "crashing", "flaming", "blooming", "" ]
"a bloody fool" What is the definition of "bloody"?
bloody
r
you are bloody right
extremely
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"you are bloody right" What is the definition of "bloody"?
jump
n
a jump in attendance
a sudden and decisive increase
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[ "leap", "increase" ]
"a jump in attendance" What is the definition of "jump"?
jump
v
Can you jump over the fence ?
to move forward by leaps and bounds
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[ "vaulted", "leap", "recoil", "bounce", "reverberate", "vault", "vaulting", "rebound", "skip", "bound", "bouncing", "leaping", "spring", "resile", "ricochet", "moving" ]
"Can you jump over the fence ?" What is the definition of "jump"?
gouge
v
gouge out his eyes
to force with the thumb
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"gouge out his eyes" What is the definition of "gouge"?
gravely
r
is gravely ill
to a severe or serious degree
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"is gravely ill" What is the definition of "gravely"?
committee
n
a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours " - Milton Berle
a special group delegated to consider some matter
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"a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours " - Milton Berle" What is the definition of "committee"?
shorten
v
shorten the skirt
to make short or shorter
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[ "alter", "cut", "shortening", "change", "modify" ]
"shorten the skirt" What is the definition of "shorten"?
shorten
v
In winter , the days shorten
to become short or shorter
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"In winter , the days shorten" What is the definition of "shorten"?
complacent
s
he had become complacent after years of success
contented to a fault with oneself or ones actions
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"he had become complacent after years of success" What is the definition of "complacent"?
agreement
n
they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other 's business
the statement oral or written of an exchange of promises
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[ "covenant", "deal", "confederacy", "bargain", "sale", "conspiracy", "settlement", "statement", "submission", "understanding" ]
"they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other 's business" What is the definition of "agreement"?
agreement
n
there was no agreement between theory and measurement
compatibility of observations
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"there was no agreement between theory and measurement" What is the definition of "agreement"?
agreement
n
the two parties were in agreement
harmony of peoples opinions or actions or characters
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[ "unanimity", "consensus", "community", "concurrence", "harmony", "concord", "accord", "unison", "concordance" ]
"the two parties were in agreement" What is the definition of "agreement"?
female
a
a female heir
being the sex of plant or animal that produces fertilizable gametes ova from which offspring develop
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"a female heir" What is the definition of "female"?
female
s
female sensitiveness
characteristic of or peculiar to a woman
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"female sensitiveness" What is the definition of "female"?
female
s
the female lead in the play
for or pertaining to or composed of women or girls
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"the female lead in the play" What is the definition of "female"?
easiness
n
the easiness we feel when sleeping
a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
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[ "dreaminess", "languor", "relaxation", "quietness" ]
"the easiness we feel when sleeping" What is the definition of "easiness"?
easiness
n
there was an easiness between them
the quality of being easy in behavior or style
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"there was an easiness between them" What is the definition of "easiness"?
easiness
n
the very easiness of the deed held her back
freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
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[ "simpleness", "ease", "quality" ]
"the very easiness of the deed held her back" What is the definition of "easiness"?
divided
a
opinions are divided
separated into parts or pieces
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"opinions are divided" What is the definition of "divided"?
divided
s
a divided highway
having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
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"a divided highway" What is the definition of "divided"?
farfetched
s
a farfetched excuse
highly imaginative but unlikely
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[ "implausible", "" ]
"a farfetched excuse" What is the definition of "farfetched"?
bloom
n
you will stop all bloom if you let the flowers go to seed
the organic process of bearing flowers
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"you will stop all bloom if you let the flowers go to seed" What is the definition of "bloom"?
chronic
a
chronic indigestion
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
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"chronic indigestion" What is the definition of "chronic"?
chronic
s
chronic money problems
of long duration
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"chronic money problems" What is the definition of "chronic"?
chronic
s
a chronic smoker
habitual
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"a chronic smoker" What is the definition of "chronic"?
controller
n
the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
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[ "governor", "switch", "regulator", "mechanism", "control", "valve" ]
"the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly" What is the definition of "controller"?
deodorize
v
This stick will deodorize your armpits
to eliminate the odor from
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"This stick will deodorize your armpits" What is the definition of "deodorize"?
damnably
r
kindly Arthur -- so damnably , politely , endlessly persistent !
in a damnable manner
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"kindly Arthur -- so damnably , politely , endlessly persistent !" What is the definition of "damnably"?
significance
n
do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power
the quality of being significant
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"do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power" What is the definition of "significance"?
significance
n
the significance of his remark became clear only later
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
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[ "implication", "import", "substance", "meaning" ]
"the significance of his remark became clear only later" What is the definition of "significance"?
significance
n
the significance of a red traffic light
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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[ "subtlety", "connotation", "moral", "sense", "nuance", "symbolization", "signification", "point", "intension", "shade", "import", "lesson", "gist", "nicety", "substance", "essence", "refinement", "burden", "meaning" ]
"the significance of a red traffic light" What is the definition of "significance"?
individualistic
s
an individualistic way of dressing
marked by or expressing individuality
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"an individualistic way of dressing" What is the definition of "individualistic"?
champion
s
a champion show dog
holding first place in a contest
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"a champion show dog" What is the definition of "champion"?
specific
a
rules with specific application
applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
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"rules with specific application" What is the definition of "specific"?
specific
a
specific characters
relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species
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"specific characters" What is the definition of "specific"?
specific
a
quinine is highly specific for malaria
being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition
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"quinine is highly specific for malaria" What is the definition of "specific"?
specific
a
quinine is highly specific for malaria
used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides
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"quinine is highly specific for malaria" What is the definition of "specific"?
specific
s
needed a specific amount
stated explicitly or in detail
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"needed a specific amount" What is the definition of "specific"?
painless
s
a painless solution to the problem
requiring little hard work or exertion
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"a painless solution to the problem" What is the definition of "painless"?
painless
a
painless dentistry
not causing physical or psychological pain
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"painless dentistry" What is the definition of "painless"?
graduated
v
She graduated in 1990
to receive an academic degree upon completion of ones studies
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[ "graduate", "receive" ]
"She graduated in 1990" What is the definition of "graduated"?
ritualistic
a
a feudal or ritualistic society
of or characterized by or adhering to ritualism
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"a feudal or ritualistic society" What is the definition of "ritualistic"?
express
n
he caught the express to New York
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
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"he caught the express to New York" What is the definition of "express"?
express
v
Can you express this distance in kilometers ?
to indicate through a symbol , formula , etc. .
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[ "denote", "vote", "stated" ]
"Can you express this distance in kilometers ?" What is the definition of "express"?
express
s
her express wish
not tacit or implied
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"her express wish" What is the definition of "express"?
express
s
an express train
without unnecessary stops
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"an express train" What is the definition of "express"?
enjoy
v
enjoy privileges
to have benefit from
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"enjoy privileges" What is the definition of "enjoy"?
charitably
r
she treated him charitably
in a charitable manner
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"she treated him charitably" What is the definition of "charitably"?
rap
v
rap him on the knuckles
to strike sharply
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[ "strike", "striking", "knocking", "knap" ]
"rap him on the knuckles" What is the definition of "rap"?
utilitarian
s
utilitarian steel tables
having a useful function
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"utilitarian steel tables" What is the definition of "utilitarian"?
utilitarian
s
plain utilitarian kitchenware
having utility often to the exclusion of values
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"plain utilitarian kitchenware" What is the definition of "utilitarian"?
sewing
n
she put her sewing back in the basket
needlework on which you are working with needle and thread
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[ "needlework", "gather", "mend", "patch", "binding", "stitchery", "stitch", "patchwork", "darn", "gathering" ]
"she put her sewing back in the basket" What is the definition of "sewing"?
universe
n
they study the evolution of the universe
everything that exists anywhere
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[ "nature", "world", "existence", "macrocosm", "creation", "cosmos" ]
"they study the evolution of the universe" What is the definition of "universe"?
incautious
a
an incautious remark
lacking in caution
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"an incautious remark" What is the definition of "incautious"?
incautious
s
an incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs
carelessly failing to exercise proper caution
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"an incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs" What is the definition of "incautious"?
coronary
a
coronary arteries
surrounding like a crown especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart
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"coronary arteries" What is the definition of "coronary"?
abstinent
s
not totally abstinent but abstemious
self-restraining
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"not totally abstinent but abstemious" What is the definition of "abstinent"?
abstinent
s
not totally abstinent but abstemious
not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
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"not totally abstinent but abstemious" What is the definition of "abstinent"?
strait
s
strait is the gate
narrow
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"strait is the gate" What is the definition of "strait"?
judicial
s
a judicial decision
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
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"a judicial decision" What is the definition of "judicial"?
judicial
s
a biography ... appreciative and yet judicial in purpose " - Tyler Dennett
expressing careful judgment
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"a biography ... appreciative and yet judicial in purpose " - Tyler Dennett" What is the definition of "judicial"?
judicial
a
judicial robes
belonging or appropriate to the office of a judge
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"judicial robes" What is the definition of "judicial"?
judicial
a
judicial system
relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge
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"judicial system" What is the definition of "judicial"?
enormity
n
in careful usage the noun enormity is not used to express the idea of great size
vastness of size or extent
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"in careful usage the noun enormity is not used to express the idea of great size" What is the definition of "enormity"?
wheeze
n
a clever wheeze probably succeeded in neutralizing the German espionage threat
a clever or amusing scheme or trick
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"a clever wheeze probably succeeded in neutralizing the German espionage threat" What is the definition of "wheeze"?
indivisible
a
an indivisible union of states
impossible of undergoing division
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"an indivisible union of states" What is the definition of "indivisible"?
parable
n
the parable of the prodigal son
any of the stories told by jesus to convey his religious message
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"the parable of the prodigal son" What is the definition of "parable"?
awake
a
lay awake thinking about his new job
not in a state of sleep
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"lay awake thinking about his new job" What is the definition of "awake"?
awake
a
lay awake thinking about his new job
completely conscious
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"lay awake thinking about his new job" What is the definition of "awake"?
awake
s
awake to the dangers of her situation
mentally perceptive and responsive
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[ "alive", "", "alert" ]
"awake to the dangers of her situation" What is the definition of "awake"?
antisocial
s
standoffish and antisocial
shunning contact with others
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"standoffish and antisocial" What is the definition of "antisocial"?
antisocial
s
standoffish and antisocial
just shy
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"standoffish and antisocial" What is the definition of "antisocial"?
antisocial
s
criminal behavior or conduct that violates the rights of other individuals is antisocial
hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior
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"criminal behavior or conduct that violates the rights of other individuals is antisocial" What is the definition of "antisocial"?
unfasten
v
unfasten your belt
to cause to become undone
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"unfasten your belt" What is the definition of "unfasten"?
concoct
v
concoct a strange mixture
to prepare or cook by mixing ingredients
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"concoct a strange mixture" What is the definition of "concoct"?
halcyon
s
a halcyon atmosphere
idyllically calm and peaceful
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"a halcyon atmosphere" What is the definition of "halcyon"?
halcyon
s
a halcyon atmosphere
suggesting happy tranquillity
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"a halcyon atmosphere" What is the definition of "halcyon"?
halcyon
s
the halcyon days of the clipper trade
marked by peace and prosperity
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"the halcyon days of the clipper trade" What is the definition of "halcyon"?
risible
s
risible courtroom antics
arousing or provoking laughter
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"risible courtroom antics" What is the definition of "risible"?
suicide
n
it is a crime to commit suicide
the act of killing yourself
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"it is a crime to commit suicide" What is the definition of "suicide"?
intractable
a
an intractable disposition
not tractable
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"an intractable disposition" What is the definition of "intractable"?
intractable
a
an intractable disposition
difficult to manage or mold
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"an intractable disposition" What is the definition of "intractable"?
falsetto
s
a falsetto voice
artificially high
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"a falsetto voice" What is the definition of "falsetto"?
falsetto
s
a falsetto voice
above the normal voice range
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"a falsetto voice" What is the definition of "falsetto"?
flourish
n
she entered with a great flourish
a showy gesture
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"she entered with a great flourish" What is the definition of "flourish"?
fillip
n
his approval was an added fillip
anything that tends to arouse
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"his approval was an added fillip" What is the definition of "fillip"?
performance
n
we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal
the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
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"we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal" What is the definition of "performance"?
performance
n
they criticised his performance as mayor
the act of performing
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[ "mechanics", "mechanism", "execution", "action" ]
"they criticised his performance as mayor" What is the definition of "performance"?
performance
n
they criticised his performance as mayor
of doing something successfully
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[ "mechanics", "mechanism", "execution", "action" ]
"they criticised his performance as mayor" What is the definition of "performance"?
performance
n
they criticised his performance as mayor
using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
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"they criticised his performance as mayor" What is the definition of "performance"?
optics
n
the optics of a telescope
optical properties
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"the optics of a telescope" What is the definition of "optics"?
optic
a
the optic ( or optical ) axis of the eye
of or relating to or resembling the eye
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"the optic ( or optical ) axis of the eye" What is the definition of "optic"?
overwork
n
he became ill from overwork
the act of working too much or too long
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"he became ill from overwork" What is the definition of "overwork"?