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thinness
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n
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the thinness of a rope
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relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
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"the thinness of a rope" What is the definition of "thinness"?
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thinness
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n
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he disliked the thinness of the soup
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a consistency of low viscosity
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"he disliked the thinness of the soup" What is the definition of "thinness"?
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propagate
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v
|
propagate these characteristics
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to transmit from one generation to the next
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propagate
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v
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sound and light propagate in this medium
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to travel through the air
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"sound and light propagate in this medium" What is the definition of "propagate"?
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propagate
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v
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propagate sound or light through air
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to transmit
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"propagate sound or light through air" What is the definition of "propagate"?
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doggerel
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n
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he had heard some silly doggerel that kept running through his mind
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a comic verse of irregular measure
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wordnet
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[
"jingle",
"rhyme",
"verse"
] |
"he had heard some silly doggerel that kept running through his mind" What is the definition of "doggerel"?
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pedagogy
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n
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pedagogy is recognized as an important profession
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the profession of a teacher
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wordnet
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[
"tuition",
"teaching",
"indoctrination",
"tutelage",
"lesson",
"schooling",
"tutorship"
] |
"pedagogy is recognized as an important profession" What is the definition of "pedagogy"?
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metric
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a
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the metric system
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based on the meter as a standard of measurement
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"the metric system" What is the definition of "metric"?
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elsewhere
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r
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he went elsewhere
|
in or to another place
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"he went elsewhere" What is the definition of "elsewhere"?
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family
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n
|
he moved his family to Virginia
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a social unit living together
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wordnet
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[
"home",
"unit",
"house"
] |
"he moved his family to Virginia" What is the definition of "family"?
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family
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n
|
he wanted to have a good job before starting a family
|
primary social group
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"he wanted to have a good job before starting a family" What is the definition of "family"?
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family
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n
|
he wanted to have a good job before starting a family
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parents and children
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"he wanted to have a good job before starting a family" What is the definition of "family"?
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family
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n
|
his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
|
people descended from a common ancestor
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wordnet
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[
"origin",
"descent",
"gens",
"house",
"folk",
"ancestry",
"sept",
"kinfolk",
"name",
"parentage",
"people",
"stock",
"kinsfolk",
"blood",
"lineage",
"line",
"dynasty"
] |
"his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower" What is the definition of "family"?
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hot
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a
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hot stove
|
used of physical heat
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"hot stove" What is the definition of "hot"?
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hot
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a
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hot stove
|
having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
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"hot stove" What is the definition of "hot"?
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hot
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a
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a hot temper
|
extended meanings
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"a hot temper" What is the definition of "hot"?
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hot
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a
|
a hot temper
|
especially of psychological heat
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"a hot temper" What is the definition of "hot"?
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hot
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a
|
a hot temper
|
marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
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"a hot temper" What is the definition of "hot"?
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hot
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s
|
the fighting became hot and heavy
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characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement
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"the fighting became hot and heavy" What is the definition of "hot"?
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hot
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s
|
the fighting became hot and heavy
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very intense
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"the fighting became hot and heavy" What is the definition of "hot"?
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hot
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s
|
hot pink
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bold and intense
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[] |
"hot pink" What is the definition of "hot"?
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hot
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s
|
was hot for her
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sexually excited or exciting
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"was hot for her" What is the definition of "hot"?
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prolate
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a
|
a prolate spheroid is generated by revolving an ellipse about its major axis
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having the polar diameter greater than the equatorial diameter
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[] |
"a prolate spheroid is generated by revolving an ellipse about its major axis" What is the definition of "prolate"?
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multiplicative
|
s
|
the multiplicative tendency of proportional representation
|
tending or having the power to multiply or increase in number or quantity or degree
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"the multiplicative tendency of proportional representation" What is the definition of "multiplicative"?
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savor
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v
|
savor the soup
|
to taste appreciatively
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[] |
"savor the soup" What is the definition of "savor"?
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overweening
|
s
|
had a witty but overweening manner
|
presumptuously arrogant
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[] |
"had a witty but overweening manner" What is the definition of "overweening"?
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overweening
|
s
|
overweening ambition
|
unrestrained , especially with regard to feelings
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[
"excessive",
"",
"exuberant",
"extravagant"
] |
"overweening ambition" What is the definition of "overweening"?
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feral
|
s
|
a pack of feral dogs
|
wild and menacing
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[] |
"a pack of feral dogs" What is the definition of "feral"?
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apprehensive
|
s
|
a kind and apprehensive friend " - Nathaniel Hawthorne
|
quick to understand
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wordnet
|
[
"discerning",
""
] |
"a kind and apprehensive friend " - Nathaniel Hawthorne" What is the definition of "apprehensive"?
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apprehensive
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s
|
apprehensive about her job
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mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
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[] |
"apprehensive about her job" What is the definition of "apprehensive"?
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apprehensive
|
s
|
apprehensive for one 's life
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in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
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[] |
"apprehensive for one 's life" What is the definition of "apprehensive"?
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highly
|
r
|
highly successful
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to a high degree or extent
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[] |
"highly successful" What is the definition of "highly"?
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highly
|
r
|
highly successful
|
favorably or with much respect
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[] |
"highly successful" What is the definition of "highly"?
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highly
|
r
|
highly paid workers
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at a high rate or wage
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[] |
"highly paid workers" What is the definition of "highly"?
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highly
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r
|
details known by only a few highly placed persons
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in a high position or level or rank
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"details known by only a few highly placed persons" What is the definition of "highly"?
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urban
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a
|
urban sociology
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relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area
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"urban sociology" What is the definition of "urban"?
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urban
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a
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urban property owners
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located in or characteristic of a city or city life
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[] |
"urban property owners" What is the definition of "urban"?
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magnitude
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n
|
they tried to predict the magnitude of the explosion
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the property of relative size or extent whether large or small
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"they tried to predict the magnitude of the explosion" What is the definition of "magnitude"?
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magnitude
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n
|
a problem of the first magnitude
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relative importance
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"a problem of the first magnitude" What is the definition of "magnitude"?
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perfectibility
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n
|
he believes in the ultimate perfectibility of man
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the capability of becoming perfect
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[] |
"he believes in the ultimate perfectibility of man" What is the definition of "perfectibility"?
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graft
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v
|
graft the cherry tree branch onto the plum tree
|
to cause to grow together parts from different plants
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wordnet
|
[
"join",
"grafting"
] |
"graft the cherry tree branch onto the plum tree" What is the definition of "graft"?
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submission
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n
|
what was the date of submission of your proposal ?
|
something manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc. submitted for the judgment of others as in a competition
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wordnet
|
[
"substance",
"filing",
"entry"
] |
"what was the date of submission of your proposal ?" What is the definition of "submission"?
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submission
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n
|
the union was brought into submission
|
the condition of having submitted to control by someone or something else
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[] |
"the union was brought into submission" What is the definition of "submission"?
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bind
|
v
|
The Chinese would bind the feet of their women
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to make fast
|
wordnet
|
[
"cement",
"encircle",
"swaddle",
"binding",
"gird",
"attach"
] |
"The Chinese would bind the feet of their women" What is the definition of "bind"?
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bind
|
v
|
The Chinese would bind the feet of their women
|
to tie or secure , with or as if with a rope
|
wordnet
|
[
"cement",
"encircle",
"swaddle",
"binding",
"gird",
"attach"
] |
"The Chinese would bind the feet of their women" What is the definition of "bind"?
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lowercase
|
a
|
lowercase letters
|
relating to small not capitalized letters that were kept in the lower half of a compositors type case
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wordnet
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[] |
"lowercase letters" What is the definition of "lowercase"?
|
lowercase
|
a
|
lowercase letters
|
a and b and c etc
|
wordnet
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[] |
"lowercase letters" What is the definition of "lowercase"?
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declarer
|
n
|
a declarer of his intentions
|
someone who claims to speak the truth
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[] |
"a declarer of his intentions" What is the definition of "declarer"?
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circular
|
n
|
he mailed the circular to all subscribers
|
an advertisement usually printed on a page or in a leaflet intended for wide distribution
|
wordnet
|
[
"flier",
"advert",
"stuffer",
"handbill"
] |
"he mailed the circular to all subscribers" What is the definition of "circular"?
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circular
|
s
|
the circular motion of the wheel
|
describing a circle
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[] |
"the circular motion of the wheel" What is the definition of "circular"?
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circular
|
s
|
the circular motion of the wheel
|
moving in a circle
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[] |
"the circular motion of the wheel" What is the definition of "circular"?
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generative
|
a
|
generative power
|
having the ability to produce or originate
|
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[] |
"generative power" What is the definition of "generative"?
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generative
|
s
|
the reproductive or generative organs
|
producing new life or offspring
|
wordnet
|
[
"reproductive",
"",
"procreative"
] |
"the reproductive or generative organs" What is the definition of "generative"?
|
utopian
|
a
|
the dim utopian future
|
characterized by or aspiring to impracticable perfection
|
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[] |
"the dim utopian future" What is the definition of "utopian"?
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unconditioned
|
a
|
an unconditioned reflex
|
not established by conditioning or learning
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"an unconditioned reflex" What is the definition of "unconditioned"?
|
nimble
|
s
|
as nimble as a deer
|
moving quickly and lightly
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[] |
"as nimble as a deer" What is the definition of "nimble"?
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nimble
|
s
|
nimble wits
|
mentally quick
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"nimble wits" What is the definition of "nimble"?
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definable
|
s
|
definable terms
|
capable of being defined , limited , or explained
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"definable terms" What is the definition of "definable"?
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feat
|
n
|
he performed a great feat
|
a notable achievement
|
wordnet
|
[
"hit",
"exploit",
"rally",
"accomplishment"
] |
"he performed a great feat" What is the definition of "feat"?
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longer
|
n
|
a longer for money
|
a person with a strong desire for something
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[] |
"a longer for money" What is the definition of "longer"?
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beneficially
|
r
|
this medicine will act beneficially on you
|
in a beneficial manner
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"this medicine will act beneficially on you" What is the definition of "beneficially"?
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vitriolic
|
s
|
a vitriolic critique
|
harsh or corrosive in tone
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wordnet
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[] |
"a vitriolic critique" What is the definition of "vitriolic"?
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thinner
|
a
|
skimmed milk is much thinner than whole milk
|
not viscous
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wordnet
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[] |
"skimmed milk is much thinner than whole milk" What is the definition of "thinner"?
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admiration
|
n
|
a small token in admiration of your works
|
a favorable judgment
|
wordnet
|
[
"approving",
"blessing",
"appreciation",
"idealization",
"glorification",
"adoration"
] |
"a small token in admiration of your works" What is the definition of "admiration"?
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slushy
|
s
|
slushy snow
|
being or resembling melting snow
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wordnet
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[] |
"slushy snow" What is the definition of "slushy"?
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slushy
|
s
|
slushy poetry
|
effusively or insincerely emotional
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"slushy poetry" What is the definition of "slushy"?
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comply
|
v
|
You must comply or else !
|
to act in accordance with someones rules , commands , or wishes
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wordnet
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[] |
"You must comply or else !" What is the definition of "comply"?
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roughshod
|
s
|
Stalin 's roughshod treatment of the kulaks
|
able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
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wordnet
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[] |
"Stalin 's roughshod treatment of the kulaks" What is the definition of "roughshod"?
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roughshod
|
s
|
a manager who rode roughshod over all opposition
|
unjustly domineering
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wordnet
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[] |
"a manager who rode roughshod over all opposition" What is the definition of "roughshod"?
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repellent
|
s
|
I find his obsequiousness repellent
|
serving or tending to repel
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[] |
"I find his obsequiousness repellent" What is the definition of "repellent"?
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repellent
|
s
|
the idea of eating meat is repellent to me
|
highly offensive
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wordnet
|
[
"disgusting",
"",
"distasteful",
"revolting",
"foul",
"wicked"
] |
"the idea of eating meat is repellent to me" What is the definition of "repellent"?
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repellent
|
s
|
the idea of eating meat is repellent to me
|
arousing aversion or disgust
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wordnet
|
[
"disgusting",
"",
"distasteful",
"revolting",
"foul",
"wicked"
] |
"the idea of eating meat is repellent to me" What is the definition of "repellent"?
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awkward
|
s
|
they arrived at an awkward time
|
causing inconvenience
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wordnet
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[] |
"they arrived at an awkward time" What is the definition of "awkward"?
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awkward
|
s
|
an awkward bundle to carry
|
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
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wordnet
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[] |
"an awkward bundle to carry" What is the definition of "awkward"?
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awkward
|
s
|
an awkward prose style
|
not elegant or graceful in expression
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wordnet
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"an awkward prose style" What is the definition of "awkward"?
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awkward
|
a
|
an awkward dancer
|
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
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wordnet
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[] |
"an awkward dancer" What is the definition of "awkward"?
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species
|
n
|
a species of molecule
|
a specific kind of something
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a species of molecule" What is the definition of "species"?
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antagonize
|
v
|
Do n't antagonize your boss
|
to provoke the hostility of
|
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[] |
"Do n't antagonize your boss" What is the definition of "antagonize"?
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antipodal
|
a
|
antipodal regions of the earth
|
relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the earth
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wordnet
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"antipodal regions of the earth" What is the definition of "antipodal"?
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interplanetary
|
a
|
interplanetary travel
|
between or among planets
|
wordnet
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[] |
"interplanetary travel" What is the definition of "interplanetary"?
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surgically
|
r
|
surgically removed
|
in a surgical manner
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wordnet
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[] |
"surgically removed" What is the definition of "surgically"?
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surgically
|
r
|
surgically removed
|
by means of surgery
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wordnet
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[] |
"surgically removed" What is the definition of "surgically"?
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pamper
|
v
|
grandparents often pamper the children
|
to treat with excessive indulgence
|
wordnet
|
[
"handless",
"treat",
"indulge",
"handling",
"handle",
"spoil",
"baby",
"cosset",
"cocker"
] |
"grandparents often pamper the children" What is the definition of "pamper"?
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percolation
|
n
|
the percolation of rainwater through the soil
|
the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the percolation of rainwater through the soil" What is the definition of "percolation"?
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perennial
|
a
|
the common buttercup is a popular perennial plant
|
lasting three seasons or more
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[] |
"the common buttercup is a popular perennial plant" What is the definition of "perennial"?
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perennial
|
s
|
perennial happiness
|
lasting an indefinitely long time
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wordnet
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[] |
"perennial happiness" What is the definition of "perennial"?
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perennial
|
s
|
perennial happiness
|
suggesting self-renewal
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[] |
"perennial happiness" What is the definition of "perennial"?
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perennial
|
s
|
perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements
|
recurring again and again
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[] |
"perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements" What is the definition of "perennial"?
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imposing
|
s
|
an imposing residence
|
impressive in appearance
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wordnet
|
[
"stately",
"",
"baronial",
"noble"
] |
"an imposing residence" What is the definition of "imposing"?
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imposing
|
s
|
the monarch 's imposing presence
|
used of a persons appearance or behavior
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wordnet
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[] |
"the monarch 's imposing presence" What is the definition of "imposing"?
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imposing
|
s
|
the monarch 's imposing presence
|
befitting an eminent person
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wordnet
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[] |
"the monarch 's imposing presence" What is the definition of "imposing"?
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painstaking
|
s
|
painstaking research
|
characterized by extreme care and great effort
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"painstaking research" What is the definition of "painstaking"?
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hardship
|
n
|
I can not think it a hardship that more indulgence is allowed to men than to women " - James Boswell
|
something that causes or entails suffering
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wordnet
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[] |
"I can not think it a hardship that more indulgence is allowed to men than to women " - James Boswell" What is the definition of "hardship"?
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hardship
|
n
|
a life of hardship
|
a state of misfortune or affliction
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wordnet
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[] |
"a life of hardship" What is the definition of "hardship"?
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estimate
|
n
|
an estimate of what it would cost
|
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
|
wordnet
|
[
"reckoning",
"guesswork",
"credit",
"approximation",
"guess",
"estimation",
"idea",
"shot",
"underestimate",
"calculation",
"computation"
] |
"an estimate of what it would cost" What is the definition of "estimate"?
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estimate
|
n
|
many factors are involved in any estimate of human life
|
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
|
wordnet
|
[
"assessment",
"appraisal",
"judgment",
"estimation"
] |
"many factors are involved in any estimate of human life" What is the definition of "estimate"?
|
estimate
|
n
|
he got an estimate from the car repair shop
|
a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he got an estimate from the car repair shop" What is the definition of "estimate"?
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river
|
n
|
the river was navigable for 50 miles
|
a large natural stream of water larger than a creek
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the river was navigable for 50 miles" What is the definition of "river"?
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hibernation
|
n
|
he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years
|
the act of retiring into inactivity
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years" What is the definition of "hibernation"?
|
looking
|
n
|
he gave it a good looking at
|
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
|
wordnet
|
[
"perception",
"observance",
"view",
"observation",
"look",
"peek",
"glance",
"survey",
"scrutiny",
"glimpse",
"stare",
"sight",
"squint",
"lookout",
"peep"
] |
"he gave it a good looking at" What is the definition of "looking"?
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