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race | n | the race for the presidency | any competition | wordnet | [] | "the race for the presidency" What is the definition of "race"? |
race | n | the race is to the swift | a contest of speed | wordnet | [] | "the race is to the swift" What is the definition of "race"? |
delta | n | the Mississippi River delta | a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water | wordnet | [] | "the Mississippi River delta" What is the definition of "delta"? |
third | n | a distant third | following the second position in an ordering or series | wordnet | [] | "a distant third" What is the definition of "third"? |
third | n | it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement | one of three equal parts of a divisible whole | wordnet | [] | "it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement" What is the definition of "third"? |
equitably | r | the inheritance was equitably divided among the sisters | in an equitable manner | wordnet | [] | "the inheritance was equitably divided among the sisters" What is the definition of "equitably"? |
matted | s | tried to push through the matted undergrowth | tangled in a dense mass | wordnet | [] | "tried to push through the matted undergrowth" What is the definition of "matted"? |
tore | v | The car tore down the street | to move quickly and violently | wordnet | [
"rush",
"race",
"rip",
"shoot",
"hotfoot",
"hasten",
"buck",
"charge",
"tear",
"speed"
] | "The car tore down the street" What is the definition of "tore"? |
obstetric | a | obstetric hospital | of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics | wordnet | [] | "obstetric hospital" What is the definition of "obstetric"? |
radioactive | a | radioactive isotope | exhibiting or caused by radioactivity | wordnet | [] | "radioactive isotope" What is the definition of "radioactive"? |
unquestionable | a | unquestionable authority | incapable of being questioned | wordnet | [] | "unquestionable authority" What is the definition of "unquestionable"? |
unquestionable | s | an unquestionable ( or unequivocal ) loss of prestige | not open to question | wordnet | [] | "an unquestionable ( or unequivocal ) loss of prestige" What is the definition of "unquestionable"? |
unquestionable | s | an unquestionable antique | not counterfeit or copied | wordnet | [
"veritable",
"",
"authentic"
] | "an unquestionable antique" What is the definition of "unquestionable"? |
duplication | n | this kind of duplication is wasteful | the act of copying or making a duplicate or duplicates of something | wordnet | [] | "this kind of duplication is wasteful" What is the definition of "duplication"? |
smallness | n | he was attracted by the smallness of the taxes | the property of being a relatively small amount | wordnet | [] | "he was attracted by the smallness of the taxes" What is the definition of "smallness"? |
smallness | n | the smallness of her voice | the property of having relatively little strength or vigor | wordnet | [
"weakness",
"littleness"
] | "the smallness of her voice" What is the definition of "smallness"? |
short | a | a short life | primarily temporal sense | wordnet | [] | "a short life" What is the definition of "short"? |
short | a | a short life | indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration | wordnet | [] | "a short life" What is the definition of "short"? |
short | a | short skirts | having little length or lacking in length | wordnet | [] | "short skirts" What is the definition of "short"? |
short | a | he was short and stocky | low in stature | wordnet | [] | "he was short and stocky" What is the definition of "short"? |
short | a | he was short and stocky | not tall | wordnet | [] | "he was short and stocky" What is the definition of "short"? |
short | s | a short view of the problem | lacking foresight or scope | wordnet | [] | "a short view of the problem" What is the definition of "short"? |
short | s | shortbread is a short crumbly cookie | tending to crumble or break into flakes due to a large amount of shortening | wordnet | [] | "shortbread is a short crumbly cookie" What is the definition of "short"? |
short | s | money is short | not sufficient to meet a need | wordnet | [] | "money is short" What is the definition of "short"? |
short | r | he made his fortune by selling short just before the crash | without possessing something at the time it is contractually sold | wordnet | [] | "he made his fortune by selling short just before the crash" What is the definition of "short"? |
short | r | the car 's axle snapped short | clean across | wordnet | [] | "the car 's axle snapped short" What is the definition of "short"? |
short | r | he fell short of our expectations | at some point or distance before a goal is reached | wordnet | [] | "he fell short of our expectations" What is the definition of "short"? |
confront | v | You must confront your opponent | to oppose , as in hostility or a competition | wordnet | [
"face",
"breast",
"meet",
"encounter",
"faced",
"play",
"breasted",
"pitted",
"pit",
"facing"
] | "You must confront your opponent" What is the definition of "confront"? |
confront | v | You must confront your problems | to deal with something unpleasant head on | wordnet | [
"face",
"approach",
"tackle",
"undertaking",
"approaching",
"faced",
"undertake",
"facing"
] | "You must confront your problems" What is the definition of "confront"? |
oxygenate | v | oxygenate blood | to impregnate , combine , or supply with oxygen | wordnet | [] | "oxygenate blood" What is the definition of "oxygenate"? |
detention | n | his detention was politically motivated | a state of being confined usually for a short time | wordnet | [
"custody",
"",
"hold"
] | "his detention was politically motivated" What is the definition of "detention"? |
detention | n | the detention of tardy pupils | a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home | wordnet | [] | "the detention of tardy pupils" What is the definition of "detention"? |
midnight | n | young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight | 12 oclock at night | wordnet | [] | "young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight" What is the definition of "midnight"? |
midnight | n | young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight | the middle of the night | wordnet | [] | "young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight" What is the definition of "midnight"? |
oaken | s | the old oaken bucket | consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree | wordnet | [] | "the old oaken bucket" What is the definition of "oaken"? |
agricultural | a | agricultural engineering | relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming | wordnet | [] | "agricultural engineering" What is the definition of "agricultural"? |
rigorous | s | rigorous application of the law | rigidly accurate | wordnet | [] | "rigorous application of the law" What is the definition of "rigorous"? |
rigorous | s | rigorous application of the law | allowing no deviation from a standard | wordnet | [] | "rigorous application of the law" What is the definition of "rigorous"? |
rigorous | s | rigorous discipline | demanding strict attention to rules and procedures | wordnet | [] | "rigorous discipline" What is the definition of "rigorous"? |
unwitting | s | an unwitting mistake may be overlooked | not done with purpose or intent | wordnet | [] | "an unwitting mistake may be overlooked" What is the definition of "unwitting"? |
unwitting | s | his rudeness was unwitting | unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge | wordnet | [] | "his rudeness was unwitting" What is the definition of "unwitting"? |
unwitting | a | an unwitting subject in an experiment | not aware or knowing | wordnet | [] | "an unwitting subject in an experiment" What is the definition of "unwitting"? |
shape | n | geometry is the mathematical science of shape | the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance | wordnet | [
"flair",
"plane",
"connection",
"square",
"tower",
"link",
"flare",
"figure",
"form",
"plume",
"angularity",
"column",
"distortion",
"attribute",
"triangle",
"line"
] | "geometry is the mathematical science of shape" What is the definition of "shape"? |
shape | v | shape a figure | to make something , usually for a specific function | wordnet | [
"coil",
"cast",
"forge",
"molding",
"machine",
"upset",
"puddle",
"model",
"modeling",
"carve",
"preform",
"reshape",
"swage",
"hill",
"sinter",
"layer",
"beat",
"chip",
"grind",
"form"
] | "shape a figure" What is the definition of "shape"? |
intercept | v | The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country 's airspace | to seize on its way | wordnet | [
"catch",
"grab",
"stop"
] | "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country 's airspace" What is the definition of "intercept"? |
imperiously | r | imperiously he cut her short | in an imperious manner | wordnet | [] | "imperiously he cut her short" What is the definition of "imperiously"? |
disaffection | n | the widespread disaffection of the troops | disloyalty to the government or to established authority | wordnet | [] | "the widespread disaffection of the troops" What is the definition of "disaffection"? |
orgiastic | s | orgiastic festivity | used of riotously drunken merrymaking | wordnet | [
"carousing",
"bacchanal",
"bacchanalian",
""
] | "orgiastic festivity" What is the definition of "orgiastic"? |
iron | s | an iron constitution | extremely robust | wordnet | [] | "an iron constitution" What is the definition of "iron"? |
wear | n | the tires showed uneven wear | impairment resulting from long use | wordnet | [] | "the tires showed uneven wear" What is the definition of "wear"? |
wear | n | she bought it for everyday wear | the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment | wordnet | [
"act",
"deed",
"wearing"
] | "she bought it for everyday wear" What is the definition of "wear"? |
stub | v | stub out your cigarette now | to extinguish by crushing | wordnet | [] | "stub out your cigarette now" What is the definition of "stub"? |
stub | v | stub a field | to clear of weeds by uprooting them | wordnet | [] | "stub a field" What is the definition of "stub"? |
perpendicularly | r | this red line runs perpendicularly to the green line | in a perpendicular manner | wordnet | [] | "this red line runs perpendicularly to the green line" What is the definition of "perpendicularly"? |
dizzily | r | he walked around dizzily | in a giddy light-headed manner | wordnet | [] | "he walked around dizzily" What is the definition of "dizzily"? |
townsman | n | a fellow townsman | a person from the same town as yourself | wordnet | [] | "a fellow townsman" What is the definition of "townsman"? |
aromatic | a | an aromatic organic compound | of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings | wordnet | [] | "an aromatic organic compound" What is the definition of "aromatic"? |
crepuscular | s | the evening 's crepuscular charm | like twilight | wordnet | [] | "the evening 's crepuscular charm" What is the definition of "crepuscular"? |
crepuscular | s | the evening 's crepuscular charm | dim | wordnet | [] | "the evening 's crepuscular charm" What is the definition of "crepuscular"? |
extortion | n | the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty | unjust exaction as by the misuse of authority | wordnet | [] | "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty" What is the definition of "extortion"? |
dynamic | n | they hoped it would act as a spiritual dynamic on all churches | an efficient incentive | wordnet | [
"incentive",
"inducement",
"dynamics"
] | "they hoped it would act as a spiritual dynamic on all churches" What is the definition of "dynamic"? |
dynamic | a | a dynamic market | characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality | wordnet | [] | "a dynamic market" What is the definition of "dynamic"? |
strangulate | v | The hernia will strangulate | to become constricted | wordnet | [] | "The hernia will strangulate" What is the definition of "strangulate"? |
shrillness | n | the shrillness of her hair color | the quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses | wordnet | [] | "the shrillness of her hair color" What is the definition of "shrillness"? |
cantankerous | s | a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady " - Dorothy Sayers | having a difficult and contrary disposition | wordnet | [] | "a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady " - Dorothy Sayers" What is the definition of "cantankerous"? |
artlessly | r | she answered the judge 's questions artlessly | in an ingenuous manner | wordnet | [] | "she answered the judge 's questions artlessly" What is the definition of "artlessly"? |
stationary | s | the car remained stationary with the engine running | standing still | wordnet | [] | "the car remained stationary with the engine running" What is the definition of "stationary"? |
stationary | s | stationary machinery | not capable of being moved | wordnet | [] | "stationary machinery" What is the definition of "stationary"? |
unalloyed | s | unalloyed metal | free from admixture | wordnet | [] | "unalloyed metal" What is the definition of "unalloyed"? |
smithereens | n | Berlin was bombed to smithereens | a collection of small fragments considered as a whole | wordnet | [] | "Berlin was bombed to smithereens" What is the definition of "smithereens"? |
locate | v | Can you locate your cousins in the Midwest ? | to discover the location of | wordnet | [] | "Can you locate your cousins in the Midwest ?" What is the definition of "locate"? |
locate | v | Can you locate your cousins in the Midwest ? | to determine the place of | wordnet | [] | "Can you locate your cousins in the Midwest ?" What is the definition of "locate"? |
locate | v | Can you locate your cousins in the Midwest ? | to find by searching or examining | wordnet | [] | "Can you locate your cousins in the Midwest ?" What is the definition of "locate"? |
locate | v | Our sense of sight enables us to locate objects in space | to determine or indicate the place , site , or limits of , as if by an instrument or by a survey | wordnet | [
"based",
"find",
"map",
"localize",
"base",
"determined",
"situate",
"ascertain",
"place",
"determine"
] | "Our sense of sight enables us to locate objects in space" What is the definition of "locate"? |
accession | n | the art collection grew through accession | a process of increasing by addition as to a collection or group | wordnet | [] | "the art collection grew through accession" What is the definition of "accession"? |
retiring | s | a shy retiring girl | not arrogant or presuming | wordnet | [] | "a shy retiring girl" What is the definition of "retiring"? |
retiring | s | a retiring member of the board | of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | wordnet | [] | "a retiring member of the board" What is the definition of "retiring"? |
astonishment | n | he looked at me in astonishment | the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising | wordnet | [] | "he looked at me in astonishment" What is the definition of "astonishment"? |
metropolitan | a | metropolitan area | relating to or characteristic of a metropolis | wordnet | [] | "metropolitan area" What is the definition of "metropolitan"? |
monitory | s | shook a monitory finger at him | serving to warn | wordnet | [] | "shook a monitory finger at him" What is the definition of "monitory"? |
communicable | s | communicable ideas | readily communicated | wordnet | [] | "communicable ideas" What is the definition of "communicable"? |
pensively | r | pensively he stared at the painting | in a pensive manner | wordnet | [] | "pensively he stared at the painting" What is the definition of "pensively"? |
defense | n | they died in the defense of Stalingrad | military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies | wordnet | [] | "they died in the defense of Stalingrad" What is the definition of "defense"? |
defense | n | sanitation is the best defense against disease | protection from harm | wordnet | [] | "sanitation is the best defense against disease" What is the definition of "defense"? |
defense | n | his teams are always good on defense | the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring | wordnet | [] | "his teams are always good on defense" What is the definition of "defense"? |
paper | n | the notion of an office running without paper is absurd | a medium for written communication | wordnet | [] | "the notion of an office running without paper is absurd" What is the definition of "paper"? |
dismissive | s | a dismissive shrug | showing indifference or disregard | wordnet | [] | "a dismissive shrug" What is the definition of "dismissive"? |
dismissive | s | they took dismissive action after the third violation | stopping to associate with | wordnet | [] | "they took dismissive action after the third violation" What is the definition of "dismissive"? |
porcine | a | comparison between human and porcine pleasures | relating to or suggesting swine | wordnet | [] | "comparison between human and porcine pleasures" What is the definition of "porcine"? |
porcine | s | a bald porcine old man | repellently fat | wordnet | [] | "a bald porcine old man" What is the definition of "porcine"? |
porcine | s | the piggy fat-cheeked little boy and his porcine pot-bellied father | resembling swine | wordnet | [] | "the piggy fat-cheeked little boy and his porcine pot-bellied father" What is the definition of "porcine"? |
porcine | s | the piggy fat-cheeked little boy and his porcine pot-bellied father | coarsely gluttonous or greedy | wordnet | [] | "the piggy fat-cheeked little boy and his porcine pot-bellied father" What is the definition of "porcine"? |
frictionless | a | a perpetual motion machine would have to be frictionless | lacking all friction | wordnet | [] | "a perpetual motion machine would have to be frictionless" What is the definition of "frictionless"? |
ugly | a | an ugly face | displeasing to the senses | wordnet | [] | "an ugly face" What is the definition of "ugly"? |
ugly | s | an ugly frame of mind | inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace | wordnet | [] | "an ugly frame of mind" What is the definition of "ugly"? |
ugly | s | ugly crimes | morally reprehensible | wordnet | [] | "ugly crimes" What is the definition of "ugly"? |
ugly | s | an ugly wound | provoking horror | wordnet | [
"atrocious",
"horrible",
"frightful",
""
] | "an ugly wound" What is the definition of "ugly"? |
subtropical | a | even near the equator vegetation at 5000 ft is subtropical rather than tropical | of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics | wordnet | [] | "even near the equator vegetation at 5000 ft is subtropical rather than tropical" What is the definition of "subtropical"? |
thumbed | v | He thumbed through the report | to look through a book or other written material | wordnet | [
"riffle",
"flip",
"peruse",
"flick",
"leaf",
"thumb"
] | "He thumbed through the report" What is the definition of "thumbed"? |
unpardonable | a | unpardonable behavior | not admitting of pardon | wordnet | [] | "unpardonable behavior" What is the definition of "unpardonable"? |
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