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globular
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s
|
little globular houses like mud-wasp nests " - Zane Grey
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having the shape of a sphere or ball
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[] |
"little globular houses like mud-wasp nests " - Zane Grey" What is the definition of "globular"?
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put
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v
|
That song put me in awful good humor
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to cause to be in a certain state
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wordnet
|
[
"modify",
"putting",
"change",
"alter"
] |
"That song put me in awful good humor" What is the definition of "put"?
|
put
|
v
|
That song put me in awful good humor
|
to cause to be in a certain relation
|
wordnet
|
[
"modify",
"putting",
"change",
"alter"
] |
"That song put me in awful good humor" What is the definition of "put"?
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put
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v
|
She put too much emphasis on her the last statement
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to attribute or give
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wordnet
|
[
"utilize",
"repose",
"assign",
"employ"
] |
"She put too much emphasis on her the last statement" What is the definition of "put"?
|
miserable
|
s
|
he felt depressed and miserable
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very unhappy
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wordnet
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[] |
"he felt depressed and miserable" What is the definition of "miserable"?
|
miserable
|
s
|
he felt depressed and miserable
|
full of misery
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wordnet
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[] |
"he felt depressed and miserable" What is the definition of "miserable"?
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miserable
|
s
|
a wet miserable weekend
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characterized by physical misery
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wordnet
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[] |
"a wet miserable weekend" What is the definition of "miserable"?
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miserable
|
s
|
miserable victims of war
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deserving or inciting pity
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wordnet
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[] |
"miserable victims of war" What is the definition of "miserable"?
|
clumsily
|
r
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he snatched the bills clumsily
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in a clumsy manner
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[] |
"he snatched the bills clumsily" What is the definition of "clumsily"?
|
starkly
|
r
|
He was starkly unable to achieve coherence
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in a stark manner
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wordnet
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[] |
"He was starkly unable to achieve coherence" What is the definition of "starkly"?
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starkly
|
r
|
the black walls rose starkly from the snow
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in sharp outline or contrast
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wordnet
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[] |
"the black walls rose starkly from the snow" What is the definition of "starkly"?
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starkly
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r
|
in starkly realistic terms
|
in a blunt manner
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[] |
"in starkly realistic terms" What is the definition of "starkly"?
|
pancreatic
|
a
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pancreatic cancer
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of or involving the pancreas
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wordnet
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[] |
"pancreatic cancer" What is the definition of "pancreatic"?
|
paltry
|
s
|
he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost
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not worth considering
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wordnet
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[] |
"he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost" What is the definition of "paltry"?
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paltry
|
s
|
a paltry wage
|
contemptibly small in amount
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wordnet
|
[] |
"a paltry wage" What is the definition of "paltry"?
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conformist
|
a
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underneath the radical image teenagers are surprisingly conformist
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marked by convention and conformity to customs or rules or styles
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wordnet
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[] |
"underneath the radical image teenagers are surprisingly conformist" What is the definition of "conformist"?
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validly
|
r
|
this may not validly be done
|
with validity
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wordnet
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[] |
"this may not validly be done" What is the definition of "validly"?
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validly
|
r
|
this may not validly be done
|
in a valid manner
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wordnet
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[] |
"this may not validly be done" What is the definition of "validly"?
|
manufacture
|
n
|
an improvement in the manufacture of explosives
|
the act of making something a product from raw materials
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wordnet
|
[
"formation",
"manufacturing",
"fabrication"
] |
"an improvement in the manufacture of explosives" What is the definition of "manufacture"?
|
manufacture
|
v
|
They manufacture small toys
|
to put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
|
wordnet
|
[
"fabricate",
"manufacturing",
"make",
"raft"
] |
"They manufacture small toys" What is the definition of "manufacture"?
|
resonant
|
s
|
a resonant voice
|
characterized by resonance
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a resonant voice" What is the definition of "resonant"?
|
bid
|
n
|
he made a bid to gain attention
|
an attempt to get something
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wordnet
|
[
"try",
"attempt",
"play",
"endeavor"
] |
"he made a bid to gain attention" What is the definition of "bid"?
|
bid
|
v
|
The prophet bid all people to become good persons
|
to ask for or request earnestly
|
wordnet
|
[
"beseeching",
"entreat",
"conjure",
"beseech",
"press",
"bidding",
"plead",
"pleading"
] |
"The prophet bid all people to become good persons" What is the definition of "bid"?
|
bid
|
v
|
His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population
|
to make a serious effort to attain something
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wordnet
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[] |
"His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population" What is the definition of "bid"?
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suzerainty
|
n
|
under the suzerainty of ...
|
the position or authority of a suzerain
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wordnet
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[] |
"under the suzerainty of ..." What is the definition of "suzerainty"?
|
scream
|
n
|
he heard the scream of the brakes
|
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
|
wordnet
|
[
"shriek",
"noise",
"screaming",
"screech"
] |
"he heard the scream of the brakes" What is the definition of "scream"?
|
impute
|
v
|
People impute great cleverness to cats
|
to attribute or credit to
|
wordnet
|
[
"charge",
"evaluate",
"credit",
"personify",
"judge",
"impute",
"blame",
"attribute",
"assign"
] |
"People impute great cleverness to cats" What is the definition of "impute"?
|
distinctively
|
r
|
the distinctively conservative district of the county
|
in an identifiably distinctive manner
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wordnet
|
[] |
"the distinctively conservative district of the county" What is the definition of "distinctively"?
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eld
|
n
|
a beard white with eld
|
a late time of life
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wordnet
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[] |
"a beard white with eld" What is the definition of "eld"?
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eld
|
n
|
tall for his eld
|
a time of life usually defined in years at which some particular qualification or power arises
|
wordnet
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[] |
"tall for his eld" What is the definition of "eld"?
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discouragement
|
n
|
the discouragement of petty theft
|
the act of discouraging
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wordnet
|
[] |
"the discouragement of petty theft" What is the definition of "discouragement"?
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baseless
|
s
|
baseless gossip
|
without a basis in reason or fact
|
wordnet
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[] |
"baseless gossip" What is the definition of "baseless"?
|
cleaner
|
a
|
cleaner and more efficient engines
|
not spreading pollution or contamination
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"cleaner and more efficient engines" What is the definition of "cleaner"?
|
cleaner
|
a
|
cleaner and more efficient engines
|
especially radioactive contamination
|
wordnet
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[] |
"cleaner and more efficient engines" What is the definition of "cleaner"?
|
palatial
|
a
|
the palatial residence
|
relating to or being a palace
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the palatial residence" What is the definition of "palatial"?
|
palatial
|
s
|
palatial furnishings
|
suitable for or like a palace
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"palatial furnishings" What is the definition of "palatial"?
|
distribute
|
v
|
The publisher wants to distribute the book in Asia
|
to make available
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wordnet
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[] |
"The publisher wants to distribute the book in Asia" What is the definition of "distribute"?
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regional
|
a
|
regional flora
|
characteristic of a region
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wordnet
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[] |
"regional flora" What is the definition of "regional"?
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regional
|
s
|
a regional dialect
|
related or limited to a particular region
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a regional dialect" What is the definition of "regional"?
|
morsel
|
n
|
a morsel of paper was all he needed
|
a small quantity of anything
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a morsel of paper was all he needed" What is the definition of "morsel"?
|
thrust
|
n
|
the thrust of the jet engines
|
the force used in pushing
|
wordnet
|
[
"push",
"force"
] |
"the thrust of the jet engines" What is the definition of "thrust"?
|
thrust
|
v
|
He thrust his chin forward
|
to push forcefully
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"He thrust his chin forward" What is the definition of "thrust"?
|
thrust
|
v
|
She thrust the letter into his hand
|
to press or force
|
wordnet
|
[
"shove",
"force",
"forced",
"stuffing",
"pushing",
"stuff",
"push"
] |
"She thrust the letter into his hand" What is the definition of "thrust"?
|
patently
|
r
|
it is all patently nonsense
|
unmistakably plain is often used informally for plainly
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"it is all patently nonsense" What is the definition of "patently"?
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song
|
n
|
the song of bullets was in the air
|
a distinctive or characteristic sound
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the song of bullets was in the air" What is the definition of "song"?
|
song
|
n
|
with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates
|
the act of singing
|
wordnet
|
[
"carol",
"strain",
"lullaby"
] |
"with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates" What is the definition of "song"?
|
circumstance
|
n
|
pomp and circumstance
|
formal ceremony about important occasions
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"pomp and circumstance" What is the definition of "circumstance"?
|
thrilling
|
s
|
a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake
|
causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake" What is the definition of "thrilling"?
|
thrilling
|
s
|
a thrilling performer to watch
|
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a thrilling performer to watch" What is the definition of "thrilling"?
|
boy
|
n
|
get out of my way , boy
|
offensive and disparaging term for black man
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"get out of my way , boy" What is the definition of "boy"?
|
boy
|
n
|
the baby was a boy
|
a youthful male person
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the baby was a boy" What is the definition of "boy"?
|
safely
|
r
|
we are safely out of there
|
with safety
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"we are safely out of there" What is the definition of "safely"?
|
safely
|
r
|
we are safely out of there
|
in a safe manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"we are safely out of there" What is the definition of "safely"?
|
thankless
|
a
|
How sharper than a serpent 's tooth it is / To have a thankless child ! " - Shakespeare
|
not feeling or showing gratitude
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"How sharper than a serpent 's tooth it is / To have a thankless child ! " - Shakespeare" What is the definition of "thankless"?
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thankless
|
s
|
grading papers is a thankless task
|
not likely to be rewarded
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"grading papers is a thankless task" What is the definition of "thankless"?
|
dormancy
|
n
|
the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy
|
a state of quiet but possibly temporary inaction
|
wordnet
|
[
"slumber",
"quiescence",
"inactivity",
"inaction",
"hibernation"
] |
"the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy" What is the definition of "dormancy"?
|
laden
|
s
|
table laden with food
|
filled with a great quantity
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"table laden with food" What is the definition of "laden"?
|
laden
|
s
|
laden with grief
|
burdened psychologically or mentally
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"laden with grief" What is the definition of "laden"?
|
studied
|
a
|
a studied smile
|
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a studied smile" What is the definition of "studied"?
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clean
|
a
|
children with clean shining faces
|
free from dirt or impurities
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"children with clean shining faces" What is the definition of "clean"?
|
clean
|
a
|
a clean fuel
|
not spreading pollution or contamination
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a clean fuel" What is the definition of "clean"?
|
clean
|
a
|
a clean fuel
|
especially radioactive contamination
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a clean fuel" What is the definition of "clean"?
|
clean
|
s
|
a clean bill of health
|
free of restrictions or qualifications
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a clean bill of health" What is the definition of "clean"?
|
clean
|
s
|
efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings
|
free from anything that dulls or dims
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings" What is the definition of "clean"?
|
clean
|
s
|
clean water
|
free from impurities
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"clean water" What is the definition of "clean"?
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clean
|
r
|
clean forgot the appointment
|
completely
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"clean forgot the appointment" What is the definition of "clean"?
|
clean
|
r
|
clean forgot the appointment
|
used as intensifiers
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"clean forgot the appointment" What is the definition of "clean"?
|
interim
|
s
|
an interim agreement
|
serving during an intermediate interval of time
|
wordnet
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[] |
"an interim agreement" What is the definition of "interim"?
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filial
|
a
|
filial respect
|
relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring
|
wordnet
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[] |
"filial respect" What is the definition of "filial"?
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modern
|
a
|
modern art
|
since the middle ages
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"modern art" What is the definition of "modern"?
|
modern
|
s
|
their offices are in a modern skyscraper
|
relating to a recently developed fashion or style
|
wordnet
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[] |
"their offices are in a modern skyscraper" What is the definition of "modern"?
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burner
|
n
|
a diesel engine is an oil burner
|
an apparatus for burning fuel or refuse
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a diesel engine is an oil burner" What is the definition of "burner"?
|
burner
|
n
|
the electric range had one large burner and three smaller one
|
the heating elements of a stove or range on which pots and pans are placed for cooking
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the electric range had one large burner and three smaller one" What is the definition of "burner"?
|
ancestral
|
s
|
ancestral home
|
inherited or inheritable by established rules usually legal rules of descent
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"ancestral home" What is the definition of "ancestral"?
|
manhood
|
n
|
he feared the speedy decline of all manhood
|
the quality of being human
|
wordnet
|
[
"humanness",
"quality"
] |
"he feared the speedy decline of all manhood" What is the definition of "manhood"?
|
gorgeous
|
s
|
a gorgeous Victorian gown
|
dazzlingly beautiful
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a gorgeous Victorian gown" What is the definition of "gorgeous"?
|
humorous
|
a
|
humorous stories
|
full of or characterized by humor
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"humorous stories" What is the definition of "humorous"?
|
mown
|
a
|
the smell of newly mown hay
|
cut down with a hand implement or machine
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the smell of newly mown hay" What is the definition of "mown"?
|
afferent
|
a
|
afferent nerves
|
of nerves and nerve impulses
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"afferent nerves" What is the definition of "afferent"?
|
afferent
|
a
|
afferent nerves
|
conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the cns
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"afferent nerves" What is the definition of "afferent"?
|
submit
|
v
|
I submit to you that the accused is guilty
|
to put before
|
wordnet
|
[
"suggest",
"advise",
"propose",
"stated",
"posit"
] |
"I submit to you that the accused is guilty" What is the definition of "submit"?
|
pupate
|
v
|
the insect larva pupate
|
to develop into a pupa
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the insect larva pupate" What is the definition of "pupate"?
|
shortening
|
n
|
the dress needs shortening
|
act of decreasing in length
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the dress needs shortening" What is the definition of "shortening"?
|
vagueness
|
n
|
the Conservative manifesto is a model of vagueness
|
unclearness by virtue of being poorly expressed or not coherent in meaning
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the Conservative manifesto is a model of vagueness" What is the definition of "vagueness"?
|
vagueness
|
n
|
the scene had the swirling vagueness of a painting by Turner
|
indistinctness of shape or character
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the scene had the swirling vagueness of a painting by Turner" What is the definition of "vagueness"?
|
funk
|
n
|
he was in a funk
|
a state of nervous depression
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he was in a funk" What is the definition of "funk"?
|
vascularity
|
n
|
a prominent vascularity
|
the property being vascular
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a prominent vascularity" What is the definition of "vascularity"?
|
mechanize
|
v
|
mechanize armies
|
to equip with armed and armored motor vehicles
|
wordnet
|
[
"fit",
"motorize",
"equip",
"outfit"
] |
"mechanize armies" What is the definition of "mechanize"?
|
mechanize
|
v
|
mechanize the procedure
|
to make mechanical
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"mechanize the procedure" What is the definition of "mechanize"?
|
squatty
|
s
|
a squatty red smokestack
|
short and thick
|
wordnet
|
[
"chunky",
"",
"dumpy",
"squat",
"squatter"
] |
"a squatty red smokestack" What is the definition of "squatty"?
|
squatty
|
s
|
a squatty red smokestack
|
as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
|
wordnet
|
[
"chunky",
"",
"dumpy",
"squat",
"squatter"
] |
"a squatty red smokestack" What is the definition of "squatty"?
|
inhabitation
|
n
|
he studied the creation and inhabitation and demise of the colony
|
the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place said of both animals and men
|
wordnet
|
[
"encampment",
"habitation"
] |
"he studied the creation and inhabitation and demise of the colony" What is the definition of "inhabitation"?
|
influence
|
n
|
used her parents ' influence to get the job
|
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"used her parents ' influence to get the job" What is the definition of "influence"?
|
influence
|
n
|
her wishes had a great influence on his thinking
|
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"her wishes had a great influence on his thinking" What is the definition of "influence"?
|
lingo
|
n
|
they do n't speak our lingo
|
a characteristic language of a particular group as among thieves
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"they do n't speak our lingo" What is the definition of "lingo"?
|
adaptable
|
a
|
to succeed one must be adaptable
|
capable of adapting of becoming or being made suitable to a particular situation or use
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"to succeed one must be adaptable" What is the definition of "adaptable"?
|
rightfulness
|
n
|
the rightfulness of his claim
|
anything in accord with principles of justice
|
wordnet
|
[
"right",
"justness"
] |
"the rightfulness of his claim" What is the definition of "rightfulness"?
|
arctic
|
s
|
an arctic climate
|
extremely cold
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an arctic climate" What is the definition of "arctic"?
|
cluster
|
n
|
a cluster of admirers
|
a grouping of a number of similar things
|
wordnet
|
[
"clump",
"agglomeration",
"tuft",
"tussock",
"knot"
] |
"a cluster of admirers" What is the definition of "cluster"?
|
stagnation
|
n
|
economic growth of less than 1 % per year is considered to be economic stagnation
|
a state of inactivity in business or art etc
|
wordnet
|
[
"stagnancy",
"inactivity",
"inaction"
] |
"economic growth of less than 1 % per year is considered to be economic stagnation" What is the definition of "stagnation"?
|
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