LM-Lexicon/Wordnet · Datasets at Hugging Face

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lambent	s	lambent tongues of flame	softly bright or radiant	wordnet	[ "aglow", "", "lucent", "luminous" ]	"lambent tongues of flame" What is the definition of "lambent"?
wreak	v	wreak havoc	to cause to happen or to occur as a consequence	wordnet	[ "create", "play", "make", "made" ]	"wreak havoc" What is the definition of "wreak"?
king	n	the lion is the king of beasts	preeminence in a particular category or group or field	wordnet	[]	"the lion is the king of beasts" What is the definition of "king"?
idiotically	r	what arouses the indignation of the honest satirist is not the fact that people in positions of power or influence behave idiotically	in an idiotic manner	wordnet	[]	"what arouses the indignation of the honest satirist is not the fact that people in positions of power or influence behave idiotically" What is the definition of "idiotically"?
giant	n	Walton built a retail giant	an unusually large enterprise	wordnet	[]	"Walton built a retail giant" What is the definition of "giant"?
cook	v	My husband does n't cook	to prepare a hot meal	wordnet	[]	"My husband does n't cook" What is the definition of "cook"?
cook	v	These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes	to transform and make suitable for consumption by heating	wordnet	[]	"These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes" What is the definition of "cook"?
laudable	s	laudable motives of improving housing conditions	worthy of high praise	wordnet	[ "commendable", "", "praiseworthy" ]	"laudable motives of improving housing conditions" What is the definition of "laudable"?
minimal	a	needed to enforce minimal standards	the least possible	wordnet	[]	"needed to enforce minimal standards" What is the definition of "minimal"?
built	v	Resistance to the manager 's plan built up quickly	to form or accumulate steadily	wordnet	[ "develop", "progress", "build" ]	"Resistance to the manager 's plan built up quickly" What is the definition of "built"?
built	s	the built liquid detergents	having a substance an abrasive or filler added to increase effectiveness	wordnet	[]	"the built liquid detergents" What is the definition of "built"?
reckless	s	became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans " - Macaulay	marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences	wordnet	[ "rash", "heady", "rasher", "" ]	"became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans " - Macaulay" What is the definition of "reckless"?
reckless	s	reckless squandering of public funds	characterized by careless unconcern	wordnet	[]	"reckless squandering of public funds" What is the definition of "reckless"?
patronize	v	We patronize this store	to be a regular customer or client of	wordnet	[ "patronage", "nurture", "foster" ]	"We patronize this store" What is the definition of "patronize"?
sacrifice	n	he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice	a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value	wordnet	[]	"he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice" What is the definition of "sacrifice"?
sacrifice	v	The general had to sacrifice several soldiers to save the regiment	to kill or destroy	wordnet	[]	"The general had to sacrifice several soldiers to save the regiment" What is the definition of "sacrifice"?
slow	a	a slow walker	not moving quickly	wordnet	[]	"a slow walker" What is the definition of "slow"?
slow	a	a slow walker	taking a comparatively long time	wordnet	[]	"a slow walker" What is the definition of "slow"?
slow	a	the clock is slow	indicating a time earlier than the correct time	wordnet	[]	"the clock is slow" What is the definition of "slow"?
slow	s	worked with the slow students	lacking intellectual acuity	wordnet	[]	"worked with the slow students" What is the definition of "slow"?
slow	r	the clock is almost an hour slow	of timepieces	wordnet	[]	"the clock is almost an hour slow" What is the definition of "slow"?
aggravation	n	the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care	action that makes a problem or a disease or its symptoms worse	wordnet	[]	"the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care" What is the definition of "aggravation"?
hum	n	there is a constant hum of military preparation	the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity	wordnet	[]	"there is a constant hum of military preparation" What is the definition of "hum"?
nosed	v	She nosed the car into the left lane	to advance the forward part of with caution	wordnet	[ "advance", "nose" ]	"She nosed the car into the left lane" What is the definition of "nosed"?
nosed	v	The dog nosed out the drugs	to catch the scent of	wordnet	[ "smell", "wind", "scent", "nose" ]	"The dog nosed out the drugs" What is the definition of "nosed"?
nosed	v	The dog nosed out the drugs	to get wind of	wordnet	[ "smell", "wind", "scent", "nose" ]	"The dog nosed out the drugs" What is the definition of "nosed"?
redolent	s	the hall was redolent of floor wax	noticeably odorous	wordnet	[]	"the hall was redolent of floor wax" What is the definition of "redolent"?
redolent	s	can not forbear to close on this redolent literary note " - Wilder Hobson	serving to bring to mind	wordnet	[]	"can not forbear to close on this redolent literary note " - Wilder Hobson" What is the definition of "redolent"?
busily	r	they were busily engaged in buying souvenirs	in a busy manner	wordnet	[]	"they were busily engaged in buying souvenirs" What is the definition of "busily"?
obligatory	a	attendance is obligatory	morally or legally constraining or binding	wordnet	[]	"attendance is obligatory" What is the definition of "obligatory"?
obligatory	s	he made all the obligatory apologies	required by obligation or compulsion or convention	wordnet	[]	"he made all the obligatory apologies" What is the definition of "obligatory"?
sometimes	r	sometimes she wished she were back in England	on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always	wordnet	[]	"sometimes she wished she were back in England" What is the definition of "sometimes"?
sometimes	r	sometimes she wished she were back in England	at other times for six months	wordnet	[]	"sometimes she wished she were back in England" What is the definition of "sometimes"?
scrambler	n	their quarterback was a good scrambler	a rapid mover	wordnet	[]	"their quarterback was a good scrambler" What is the definition of "scrambler"?
scrambler	n	their quarterback was a good scrambler	someone who scrambles	wordnet	[]	"their quarterback was a good scrambler" What is the definition of "scrambler"?
spark	n	a spark of interest	a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger	wordnet	[]	"a spark of interest" What is the definition of "spark"?
papery	s	papery leaves	thin and paperlike	wordnet	[]	"papery leaves" What is the definition of "papery"?
fondler	n	the woman charged that her jailer was a fondler	a molester who touches the intimate parts of the victim	wordnet	[]	"the woman charged that her jailer was a fondler" What is the definition of "fondler"?
legitimately	r	let 's get married so our child can be born legitimately	in a lawfully recognized manner	wordnet	[]	"let 's get married so our child can be born legitimately" What is the definition of "legitimately"?
banquet	n	a banquet for the graduating seniors	a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed	wordnet	[ "spread", "meal" ]	"a banquet for the graduating seniors" What is the definition of "banquet"?
reliable	a	a reliable source of information	worthy of reliance or trust	wordnet	[]	"a reliable source of information" What is the definition of "reliable"?
reliable	s	a reliable sourcSFLe of information	worthy of being depended on	wordnet	[]	"a reliable sourcSFLe of information" What is the definition of "reliable"?
reliable	s	reliable information	conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief	wordnet	[]	"reliable information" What is the definition of "reliable"?
assimilate	v	Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly	to become similar to ones environment	wordnet	[]	"Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly" What is the definition of "assimilate"?
incitement	n	the incitement of mutiny	an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating	wordnet	[ "incitation", "rousing" ]	"the incitement of mutiny" What is the definition of "incitement"?
inscrutable	s	the inscrutable workings of Providence	of an obscure nature	wordnet	[]	"the inscrutable workings of Providence" What is the definition of "inscrutable"?
violation	n	he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment	an act that disregards an agreement or a right	wordnet	[ "infringement", "misconduct", "wrongdoing", "foul" ]	"he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment" What is the definition of "violation"?
ineffectually	r	she tried ineffectually to light the primus , and Thomas came to help her	in an ineffectual manner	wordnet	[]	"she tried ineffectually to light the primus , and Thomas came to help her" What is the definition of "ineffectually"?
blame	n	he took the blame for it	a reproach for some lapse or misdeed	wordnet	[ "rap", "reproach" ]	"he took the blame for it" What is the definition of "blame"?
blame	n	the police laid the blame on the driver	an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed	wordnet	[ "incrimination", "" ]	"the police laid the blame on the driver" What is the definition of "blame"?
blame	s	a blame cold winter	expletives used informally as intensifiers	wordnet	[ "blessed", "", "damn", "infernal" ]	"a blame cold winter" What is the definition of "blame"?
praxis	n	differences between theory and praxis of communism	translating an idea into action	wordnet	[]	"differences between theory and praxis of communism" What is the definition of "praxis"?
pedestrian	s	a pedestrian movie plot	lacking wit or imagination	wordnet	[]	"a pedestrian movie plot" What is the definition of "pedestrian"?
imperceptible	a	an imperceptible drop in temperature	impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses	wordnet	[]	"an imperceptible drop in temperature" What is the definition of "imperceptible"?
satellite	s	a city and its satellite communities	surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power	wordnet	[]	"a city and its satellite communities" What is the definition of "satellite"?
rebellious	s	temperamentally rebellious	resisting control or authority	wordnet	[]	"temperamentally rebellious" What is the definition of "rebellious"?
moneyed	a	moneyed interests	based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth	wordnet	[]	"moneyed interests" What is the definition of "moneyed"?
moneyed	s	moneyed aristocrats	having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value	wordnet	[ "affluent", "", "wealthy", "flush" ]	"moneyed aristocrats" What is the definition of "moneyed"?
cost	n	he could n't calculate the cost of the collection	the property of having material worth often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold	wordnet	[ "price", "value", "assessment" ]	"he could n't calculate the cost of the collection" What is the definition of "cost"?
cost	n	the cost in human life was enormous	value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something	wordnet	[ "price", "value", "toll" ]	"the cost in human life was enormous" What is the definition of "cost"?
cost	v	These shoes cost $ 100	to be priced at	wordnet	[]	"These shoes cost $ 100" What is the definition of "cost"?
cost	v	This mistake cost him his job	to require to lose , suffer , or sacrifice	wordnet	[]	"This mistake cost him his job" What is the definition of "cost"?
persuasion	n	I am not of your persuasion	a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty	wordnet	[ "thought", "belief", "mind", "idea", "view", "opinion", "politics", "judgment" ]	"I am not of your persuasion" What is the definition of "persuasion"?
miasma	n	the novel spun a miasma of death and decay	an unwholesome atmosphere	wordnet	[]	"the novel spun a miasma of death and decay" What is the definition of "miasma"?
miasma	n	the miasma of the marshes	unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources	wordnet	[]	"the miasma of the marshes" What is the definition of "miasma"?
shamefaced	s	cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise " - H.O.Taylor	extremely modest or shy	wordnet	[]	"cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise " - H.O.Taylor" What is the definition of "shamefaced"?
shamefaced	s	the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy " - Eric Linklater	showing a sense of guilt	wordnet	[]	"the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy " - Eric Linklater" What is the definition of "shamefaced"?
souse	v	souse herring	to cook in a marinade	wordnet	[]	"souse herring" What is the definition of "souse"?
souse	v	souse water on his hot face	to cover with liquid	wordnet	[ "drench", "soaking", "soak", "sop", "bate", "bated", "ret", "wet", "brine", "dowse", "flush" ]	"souse water on his hot face" What is the definition of "souse"?
souse	v	souse water on his hot face	to pour liquid onto	wordnet	[ "drench", "soaking", "soak", "sop", "bate", "bated", "ret", "wet", "brine", "dowse", "flush" ]	"souse water on his hot face" What is the definition of "souse"?
prescient	s	extraordinarily prescient memoranda on the probable course of postwar relations " - R.H.Rovere	perceiving the significance of events before they occur	wordnet	[]	"extraordinarily prescient memoranda on the probable course of postwar relations " - R.H.Rovere" What is the definition of "prescient"?
handful	n	only a handful of responses were received	a small number or amount	wordnet	[]	"only a handful of responses were received" What is the definition of "handful"?
downhearted	s	feeling discouraged and downhearted	filled with melancholy and despondency	wordnet	[ "downcast", "", "gloomy", "blue", "dispirited", "depressed", "low" ]	"feeling discouraged and downhearted" What is the definition of "downhearted"?
initial	s	took the initial step toward reconciliation	occurring at the beginning	wordnet	[]	"took the initial step toward reconciliation" What is the definition of "initial"?
deeply	r	dived deeply	to a great depth	wordnet	[]	"dived deeply" What is the definition of "deeply"?
deeply	r	dived deeply	far down	wordnet	[]	"dived deeply" What is the definition of "deeply"?
deeply	r	They felt the loss deeply	to a great depth psychologically	wordnet	[]	"They felt the loss deeply" What is the definition of "deeply"?
rain	n	a rain of bullets	anything happening rapidly or in quick successive	wordnet	[]	"a rain of bullets" What is the definition of "rain"?
athletic	a	athletic facilities	relating to or befitting athletics or athletes	wordnet	[]	"athletic facilities" What is the definition of "athletic"?
athletic	s	an athletic build	having a sturdy and well proportioned body	wordnet	[]	"an athletic build" What is the definition of "athletic"?
athletic	s	an athletic child	vigorously active	wordnet	[ "gymnastic", "", "acrobatic" ]	"an athletic child" What is the definition of "athletic"?
unlock	v	unlock the door	to open the lock of	wordnet	[]	"unlock the door" What is the definition of "unlock"?
ordinary	n	not out of the ordinary	the expected or commonplace condition or situation	wordnet	[]	"not out of the ordinary" What is the definition of "ordinary"?
ordinary	a	ordinary everyday objects	not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree	wordnet	[]	"ordinary everyday objects" What is the definition of "ordinary"?
ordinary	s	the ordinary ( or common ) man in the street	lacking special distinction , rank , or status	wordnet	[]	"the ordinary ( or common ) man in the street" What is the definition of "ordinary"?
ordinary	s	the ordinary ( or common ) man in the street	commonly encountered	wordnet	[]	"the ordinary ( or common ) man in the street" What is the definition of "ordinary"?
ethic	n	the Puritan ethic	the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group	wordnet	[ "ethics", "principle" ]	"the Puritan ethic" What is the definition of "ethic"?
account	n	he asked to see the executive who handled his account	a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services	wordnet	[]	"he asked to see the executive who handled his account" What is the definition of "account"?
account	n	a person of considerable account	importance or value	wordnet	[]	"a person of considerable account" What is the definition of "account"?
account	v	Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam	to be the sole or primary factor in the existence , acquisition , supply , or disposal of something	wordnet	[]	"Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam" What is the definition of "account"?
account	v	I ca n't account for the missing money	to furnish a justifying analysis or explanation	wordnet	[]	"I ca n't account for the missing money" What is the definition of "account"?
overture	n	drinks were the overture to dinner	something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows	wordnet	[ "prelude", "origin", "inception", "preliminary", "origination" ]	"drinks were the overture to dinner" What is the definition of "overture"?
stopping	n	the violinist 's stopping was excellent	the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch	wordnet	[]	"the violinist 's stopping was excellent" What is the definition of "stopping"?
personally	r	he is personally repulsive	as a person	wordnet	[]	"he is personally repulsive" What is the definition of "personally"?
personally	r	he took her comments personally	in a personal way	wordnet	[]	"he took her comments personally" What is the definition of "personally"?
knowing	s	knowing instructors	highly educated	wordnet	[ "lettered", "" ]	"knowing instructors" What is the definition of "knowing"?
knowing	s	knowing instructors	having extensive information or understanding	wordnet	[ "lettered", "" ]	"knowing instructors" What is the definition of "knowing"?
knowing	s	a knowing attempt to defraud	characterized by conscious design or purpose	wordnet	[]	"a knowing attempt to defraud" What is the definition of "knowing"?
harshly	r	` That 's enough ! , ' he cut in harshly	in a harsh or unkind manner	wordnet	[]	"` That 's enough ! , ' he cut in harshly" What is the definition of "harshly"?
council	n	student council	a body serving in an administrative capacity	wordnet	[]	"student council" What is the definition of "council"?

lambent

s

lambent tongues of flame

softly bright or radiant

wordnet

[ "aglow", "", "lucent", "luminous" ]

"lambent tongues of flame" What is the definition of "lambent"?

wreak

v

wreak havoc

to cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

wordnet

[ "create", "play", "make", "made" ]

"wreak havoc" What is the definition of "wreak"?

king

n

the lion is the king of beasts

preeminence in a particular category or group or field

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[]

"the lion is the king of beasts" What is the definition of "king"?

idiotically

r

what arouses the indignation of the honest satirist is not the fact that people in positions of power or influence behave idiotically

in an idiotic manner

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"what arouses the indignation of the honest satirist is not the fact that people in positions of power or influence behave idiotically" What is the definition of "idiotically"?

giant

n

Walton built a retail giant

an unusually large enterprise

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"Walton built a retail giant" What is the definition of "giant"?

cook

v

My husband does n't cook

to prepare a hot meal

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[]

"My husband does n't cook" What is the definition of "cook"?

cook

v

These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes

to transform and make suitable for consumption by heating

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[]

"These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes" What is the definition of "cook"?

laudable

s

laudable motives of improving housing conditions

worthy of high praise

wordnet

[ "commendable", "", "praiseworthy" ]

"laudable motives of improving housing conditions" What is the definition of "laudable"?

minimal

a

needed to enforce minimal standards

the least possible

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[]

"needed to enforce minimal standards" What is the definition of "minimal"?

built

v

Resistance to the manager 's plan built up quickly

to form or accumulate steadily

wordnet

[ "develop", "progress", "build" ]

"Resistance to the manager 's plan built up quickly" What is the definition of "built"?

built

s

the built liquid detergents

having a substance an abrasive or filler added to increase effectiveness

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[]

"the built liquid detergents" What is the definition of "built"?

reckless

s

became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans " - Macaulay

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

wordnet

[ "rash", "heady", "rasher", "" ]

"became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans " - Macaulay" What is the definition of "reckless"?

reckless

s

reckless squandering of public funds

characterized by careless unconcern

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[]

"reckless squandering of public funds" What is the definition of "reckless"?

patronize

v

We patronize this store

to be a regular customer or client of

wordnet

[ "patronage", "nurture", "foster" ]

"We patronize this store" What is the definition of "patronize"?

sacrifice

n

he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice

a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value

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"he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice" What is the definition of "sacrifice"?

sacrifice

v

The general had to sacrifice several soldiers to save the regiment

to kill or destroy

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[]

"The general had to sacrifice several soldiers to save the regiment" What is the definition of "sacrifice"?

slow

a

a slow walker

not moving quickly

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"a slow walker" What is the definition of "slow"?

slow

a

a slow walker

taking a comparatively long time

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"a slow walker" What is the definition of "slow"?

slow

a

the clock is slow

indicating a time earlier than the correct time

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"the clock is slow" What is the definition of "slow"?

slow

s

worked with the slow students

lacking intellectual acuity

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"worked with the slow students" What is the definition of "slow"?

slow

r

the clock is almost an hour slow

of timepieces

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[]

"the clock is almost an hour slow" What is the definition of "slow"?

aggravation

n

the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care

action that makes a problem or a disease or its symptoms worse

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[]

"the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care" What is the definition of "aggravation"?

hum

n

there is a constant hum of military preparation

the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity

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[]

"there is a constant hum of military preparation" What is the definition of "hum"?

nosed

v

She nosed the car into the left lane

to advance the forward part of with caution

wordnet

[ "advance", "nose" ]

"She nosed the car into the left lane" What is the definition of "nosed"?

nosed

v

The dog nosed out the drugs

to catch the scent of

wordnet

[ "smell", "wind", "scent", "nose" ]

"The dog nosed out the drugs" What is the definition of "nosed"?

nosed

v

The dog nosed out the drugs

to get wind of

wordnet

[ "smell", "wind", "scent", "nose" ]

"The dog nosed out the drugs" What is the definition of "nosed"?

redolent

s

the hall was redolent of floor wax

noticeably odorous

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[]

"the hall was redolent of floor wax" What is the definition of "redolent"?

redolent

s

can not forbear to close on this redolent literary note " - Wilder Hobson

serving to bring to mind

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"can not forbear to close on this redolent literary note " - Wilder Hobson" What is the definition of "redolent"?

busily

r

they were busily engaged in buying souvenirs

in a busy manner

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[]

"they were busily engaged in buying souvenirs" What is the definition of "busily"?

obligatory

a

attendance is obligatory

morally or legally constraining or binding

wordnet

[]

"attendance is obligatory" What is the definition of "obligatory"?

obligatory

s

he made all the obligatory apologies

required by obligation or compulsion or convention

wordnet

[]

"he made all the obligatory apologies" What is the definition of "obligatory"?

sometimes

r

sometimes she wished she were back in England

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

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[]

"sometimes she wished she were back in England" What is the definition of "sometimes"?

sometimes

r

sometimes she wished she were back in England

at other times for six months

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[]

"sometimes she wished she were back in England" What is the definition of "sometimes"?

scrambler

n

their quarterback was a good scrambler

a rapid mover

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[]

"their quarterback was a good scrambler" What is the definition of "scrambler"?

scrambler

n

their quarterback was a good scrambler

someone who scrambles

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"their quarterback was a good scrambler" What is the definition of "scrambler"?

spark

n

a spark of interest

a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger

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"a spark of interest" What is the definition of "spark"?

papery

s

papery leaves

thin and paperlike

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"papery leaves" What is the definition of "papery"?

fondler

n

the woman charged that her jailer was a fondler

a molester who touches the intimate parts of the victim

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[]

"the woman charged that her jailer was a fondler" What is the definition of "fondler"?

legitimately

r

let 's get married so our child can be born legitimately

in a lawfully recognized manner

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"let 's get married so our child can be born legitimately" What is the definition of "legitimately"?

banquet

n

a banquet for the graduating seniors

a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

wordnet

[ "spread", "meal" ]

"a banquet for the graduating seniors" What is the definition of "banquet"?

reliable

a

a reliable source of information

worthy of reliance or trust

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[]

"a reliable source of information" What is the definition of "reliable"?

reliable

s

a reliable sourcSFLe of information

worthy of being depended on

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[]

"a reliable sourcSFLe of information" What is the definition of "reliable"?

reliable

s

reliable information

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

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[]

"reliable information" What is the definition of "reliable"?

assimilate

v

Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly

to become similar to ones environment

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"Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly" What is the definition of "assimilate"?

incitement

n

the incitement of mutiny

an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating

wordnet

[ "incitation", "rousing" ]

"the incitement of mutiny" What is the definition of "incitement"?

inscrutable

s

the inscrutable workings of Providence

of an obscure nature

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[]

"the inscrutable workings of Providence" What is the definition of "inscrutable"?

violation

n

he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment

an act that disregards an agreement or a right

wordnet

[ "infringement", "misconduct", "wrongdoing", "foul" ]

"he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment" What is the definition of "violation"?

ineffectually

r

she tried ineffectually to light the primus , and Thomas came to help her

in an ineffectual manner

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[]

"she tried ineffectually to light the primus , and Thomas came to help her" What is the definition of "ineffectually"?

blame

n

he took the blame for it

a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

wordnet

[ "rap", "reproach" ]

"he took the blame for it" What is the definition of "blame"?

blame

n

the police laid the blame on the driver

an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

wordnet

[ "incrimination", "" ]

"the police laid the blame on the driver" What is the definition of "blame"?

blame

s

a blame cold winter

expletives used informally as intensifiers

wordnet

[ "blessed", "", "damn", "infernal" ]

"a blame cold winter" What is the definition of "blame"?

praxis

n

differences between theory and praxis of communism

translating an idea into action

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"differences between theory and praxis of communism" What is the definition of "praxis"?

pedestrian

s

a pedestrian movie plot

lacking wit or imagination

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"a pedestrian movie plot" What is the definition of "pedestrian"?

imperceptible

a

an imperceptible drop in temperature

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

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"an imperceptible drop in temperature" What is the definition of "imperceptible"?

satellite

s

a city and its satellite communities

surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power

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"a city and its satellite communities" What is the definition of "satellite"?

rebellious

s

temperamentally rebellious

resisting control or authority

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"temperamentally rebellious" What is the definition of "rebellious"?

moneyed

a

moneyed interests

based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth

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"moneyed interests" What is the definition of "moneyed"?

moneyed

s

moneyed aristocrats

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

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[ "affluent", "", "wealthy", "flush" ]

"moneyed aristocrats" What is the definition of "moneyed"?

cost

n

he could n't calculate the cost of the collection

the property of having material worth often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold

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[ "price", "value", "assessment" ]

"he could n't calculate the cost of the collection" What is the definition of "cost"?

cost

n

the cost in human life was enormous

value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something

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[ "price", "value", "toll" ]

"the cost in human life was enormous" What is the definition of "cost"?

cost

v

These shoes cost $ 100

to be priced at

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"These shoes cost $ 100" What is the definition of "cost"?

cost

v

This mistake cost him his job

to require to lose , suffer , or sacrifice

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"This mistake cost him his job" What is the definition of "cost"?

persuasion

n

I am not of your persuasion

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

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[ "thought", "belief", "mind", "idea", "view", "opinion", "politics", "judgment" ]

"I am not of your persuasion" What is the definition of "persuasion"?

miasma

n

the novel spun a miasma of death and decay

an unwholesome atmosphere

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"the novel spun a miasma of death and decay" What is the definition of "miasma"?

miasma

n

the miasma of the marshes

unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources

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"the miasma of the marshes" What is the definition of "miasma"?

shamefaced

s

cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise " - H.O.Taylor

extremely modest or shy

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"cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise " - H.O.Taylor" What is the definition of "shamefaced"?

shamefaced

s

the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy " - Eric Linklater

showing a sense of guilt

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"the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy " - Eric Linklater" What is the definition of "shamefaced"?

souse

v

souse herring

to cook in a marinade

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"souse herring" What is the definition of "souse"?

souse

v

souse water on his hot face

to cover with liquid

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[ "drench", "soaking", "soak", "sop", "bate", "bated", "ret", "wet", "brine", "dowse", "flush" ]

"souse water on his hot face" What is the definition of "souse"?

souse

v

souse water on his hot face

to pour liquid onto

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"souse water on his hot face" What is the definition of "souse"?

prescient

s

extraordinarily prescient memoranda on the probable course of postwar relations " - R.H.Rovere

perceiving the significance of events before they occur

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"extraordinarily prescient memoranda on the probable course of postwar relations " - R.H.Rovere" What is the definition of "prescient"?

handful

n

only a handful of responses were received

a small number or amount

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"only a handful of responses were received" What is the definition of "handful"?

downhearted

s

feeling discouraged and downhearted

filled with melancholy and despondency

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[ "downcast", "", "gloomy", "blue", "dispirited", "depressed", "low" ]

"feeling discouraged and downhearted" What is the definition of "downhearted"?

initial

s

took the initial step toward reconciliation

occurring at the beginning

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"took the initial step toward reconciliation" What is the definition of "initial"?

deeply

r

dived deeply

to a great depth

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"dived deeply" What is the definition of "deeply"?

deeply

r

dived deeply

far down

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"dived deeply" What is the definition of "deeply"?

deeply

r

They felt the loss deeply

to a great depth psychologically

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"They felt the loss deeply" What is the definition of "deeply"?

rain

n

a rain of bullets

anything happening rapidly or in quick successive

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"a rain of bullets" What is the definition of "rain"?

athletic

a

athletic facilities

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

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"athletic facilities" What is the definition of "athletic"?

athletic

s

an athletic build

having a sturdy and well proportioned body

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"an athletic build" What is the definition of "athletic"?

athletic

s

an athletic child

vigorously active

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[ "gymnastic", "", "acrobatic" ]

"an athletic child" What is the definition of "athletic"?

unlock

v

unlock the door

to open the lock of

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"unlock the door" What is the definition of "unlock"?

ordinary

n

not out of the ordinary

the expected or commonplace condition or situation

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"not out of the ordinary" What is the definition of "ordinary"?

ordinary

a

ordinary everyday objects

not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree

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"ordinary everyday objects" What is the definition of "ordinary"?

ordinary

s

the ordinary ( or common ) man in the street

lacking special distinction , rank , or status

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"the ordinary ( or common ) man in the street" What is the definition of "ordinary"?

ordinary

s

the ordinary ( or common ) man in the street

commonly encountered

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"the ordinary ( or common ) man in the street" What is the definition of "ordinary"?

ethic

n

the Puritan ethic

the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group

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[ "ethics", "principle" ]

"the Puritan ethic" What is the definition of "ethic"?

account

n

he asked to see the executive who handled his account

a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services

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"he asked to see the executive who handled his account" What is the definition of "account"?

account

n

a person of considerable account

importance or value

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"a person of considerable account" What is the definition of "account"?

account

v

Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam

to be the sole or primary factor in the existence , acquisition , supply , or disposal of something

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"Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam" What is the definition of "account"?

account

v

I ca n't account for the missing money

to furnish a justifying analysis or explanation

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"I ca n't account for the missing money" What is the definition of "account"?

overture

n

drinks were the overture to dinner

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

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[ "prelude", "origin", "inception", "preliminary", "origination" ]

"drinks were the overture to dinner" What is the definition of "overture"?

stopping

n

the violinist 's stopping was excellent

the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch

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"the violinist 's stopping was excellent" What is the definition of "stopping"?

personally

r

he is personally repulsive

as a person

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"he is personally repulsive" What is the definition of "personally"?

personally

r

he took her comments personally

in a personal way

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"he took her comments personally" What is the definition of "personally"?

knowing

s

knowing instructors

highly educated

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"knowing instructors" What is the definition of "knowing"?

knowing

s

knowing instructors

having extensive information or understanding

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[ "lettered", "" ]

"knowing instructors" What is the definition of "knowing"?

knowing

s

a knowing attempt to defraud

characterized by conscious design or purpose

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"a knowing attempt to defraud" What is the definition of "knowing"?

harshly

r

` That 's enough ! , ' he cut in harshly

in a harsh or unkind manner

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"` That 's enough ! , ' he cut in harshly" What is the definition of "harshly"?

council

n

student council

a body serving in an administrative capacity

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"student council" What is the definition of "council"?