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council
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n
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emergency council
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a meeting of people for consultation
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"emergency council" What is the definition of "council"?
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mastery
|
n
|
mastery of the seas
|
power to dominate or defeat
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wordnet
|
[
"ascendency",
"domination",
"control",
"dominance",
"supremacy",
"superiority"
] |
"mastery of the seas" What is the definition of "mastery"?
|
forgive
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v
|
She can not forgive him for forgetting her birthday
|
to stop blaming or grant forgiveness
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[] |
"She can not forgive him for forgetting her birthday" What is the definition of "forgive"?
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forgive
|
v
|
I forgive you your debt
|
to absolve from payment
|
wordnet
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[] |
"I forgive you your debt" What is the definition of "forgive"?
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force
|
n
|
the force of his eloquence easily persuaded them
|
a powerful effect or influence
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"the force of his eloquence easily persuaded them" What is the definition of "force"?
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force
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n
|
force equals mass times acceleration
|
the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
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wordnet
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[] |
"force equals mass times acceleration" What is the definition of "force"?
|
force
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n
|
he hit with all the force he could muster
|
physical energy or intensity
|
wordnet
|
[
"vigor",
"strength",
"energy",
"brunt",
"impulse",
"intensiveness"
] |
"he hit with all the force he could muster" What is the definition of "force"?
|
force
|
v
|
Do n't force it !
|
to do forcibly
|
wordnet
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[] |
"Do n't force it !" What is the definition of "force"?
|
alternation
|
n
|
a trill is a rapid alternation between the two notes
|
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a trill is a rapid alternation between the two notes" What is the definition of "alternation"?
|
expiate
|
v
|
expiate one 's sins
|
to make amends for
|
wordnet
|
[
"compensate",
"atone",
"correct",
"right",
"abyss",
"redress"
] |
"expiate one 's sins" What is the definition of "expiate"?
|
sperm
|
n
|
a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material
|
the male reproductive cell
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material" What is the definition of "sperm"?
|
sperm
|
n
|
a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material
|
the male gamete
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material" What is the definition of "sperm"?
|
monumental
|
a
|
the use of the arch in monumental architecture
|
relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the use of the arch in monumental architecture" What is the definition of "monumental"?
|
monumental
|
s
|
Einstein 's monumental contributions to physics
|
of outstanding significance
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Einstein 's monumental contributions to physics" What is the definition of "monumental"?
|
monumental
|
s
|
a monumental scale
|
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
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wordnet
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[] |
"a monumental scale" What is the definition of "monumental"?
|
pool
|
n
|
a car pool
|
an organization of people or resources that can be shared
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a car pool" What is the definition of "pool"?
|
pool
|
n
|
everyone contributed to the pool
|
any communal combination of funds
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"everyone contributed to the pool" What is the definition of "pool"?
|
left
|
n
|
she stood on the left
|
i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
|
wordnet
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[] |
"she stood on the left" What is the definition of "left"?
|
left
|
v
|
The inflation left them penniless
|
to act or be so as to become in a specified state
|
wordnet
|
[
"leave",
"make",
"get"
] |
"The inflation left them penniless" What is the definition of "left"?
|
left
|
a
|
my left hand
|
being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north
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[] |
"my left hand" What is the definition of "left"?
|
left
|
s
|
she had a little money left over so she went to a movie
|
not used up
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she had a little money left over so she went to a movie" What is the definition of "left"?
|
left
|
r
|
he looked right and left
|
also used figuratively
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he looked right and left" What is the definition of "left"?
|
resurgent
|
s
|
resurgent nationalism
|
rising again as to new life and vigor
|
wordnet
|
[
"renascent",
""
] |
"resurgent nationalism" What is the definition of "resurgent"?
|
stillborn
|
s
|
a stillborn baby
|
showing no signs of life at birth
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a stillborn baby" What is the definition of "stillborn"?
|
stillborn
|
s
|
a stillborn baby
|
not liveborn
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a stillborn baby" What is the definition of "stillborn"?
|
stillborn
|
s
|
a stillborn plot to assassinate the President
|
failing to accomplish an intended result
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a stillborn plot to assassinate the President" What is the definition of "stillborn"?
|
scrimp
|
v
|
scratch and scrimp
|
to subsist on a meager allowance
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"scratch and scrimp" What is the definition of "scrimp"?
|
democratically
|
r
|
it was decided democratically
|
in a democratic manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"it was decided democratically" What is the definition of "democratically"?
|
democratically
|
r
|
it was decided democratically
|
based on democratic principles
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wordnet
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[] |
"it was decided democratically" What is the definition of "democratically"?
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raise
|
n
|
he got a 3 % raise
|
the amount a salary is increased
|
wordnet
|
[
"hike",
"rise",
"increase",
"increment"
] |
"he got a 3 % raise" What is the definition of "raise"?
|
raise
|
n
|
I 'll see your raise and double it
|
increasing the size of a bet as in poker
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"I 'll see your raise and double it" What is the definition of "raise"?
|
raise
|
v
|
raise a shout
|
to cause to be heard or known
|
wordnet
|
[
"verbalize",
"utter",
"express",
"raising"
] |
"raise a shout" What is the definition of "raise"?
|
raise
|
v
|
raise a shout
|
to express or utter
|
wordnet
|
[
"verbalize",
"utter",
"express",
"raising"
] |
"raise a shout" What is the definition of "raise"?
|
soft
|
a
|
he was soft on his children
|
compassionate and kind
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he was soft on his children" What is the definition of "soft"?
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soft
|
a
|
he was soft on his children
|
conciliatory
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he was soft on his children" What is the definition of "soft"?
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soft
|
a
|
soft voices
|
relatively low in volume
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wordnet
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[] |
"soft voices" What is the definition of "soft"?
|
soft
|
s
|
the market for computers is soft
|
falling or likely to fall in value
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the market for computers is soft" What is the definition of "soft"?
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soft
|
s
|
soft data
|
using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"soft data" What is the definition of "soft"?
|
soft
|
s
|
he was too soft for the army
|
out of condition
|
wordnet
|
[
"flaccid",
"",
"flabby"
] |
"he was too soft for the army" What is the definition of "soft"?
|
soft
|
s
|
he was too soft for the army
|
not strong or robust
|
wordnet
|
[
"flaccid",
"",
"flabby"
] |
"he was too soft for the army" What is the definition of "soft"?
|
soft
|
s
|
he was too soft for the army
|
incapable of exertion or endurance
|
wordnet
|
[
"flaccid",
"",
"flabby"
] |
"he was too soft for the army" What is the definition of "soft"?
|
lush
|
s
|
lush fruits
|
full of juice
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"lush fruits" What is the definition of "lush"?
|
greatly
|
r
|
he improved greatly
|
to an extraordinary extent or degree
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he improved greatly" What is the definition of "greatly"?
|
farcical
|
s
|
the wild farcical exuberance of a clown
|
broadly or extravagantly humorous
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the wild farcical exuberance of a clown" What is the definition of "farcical"?
|
farcical
|
s
|
the wild farcical exuberance of a clown
|
resembling farce
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the wild farcical exuberance of a clown" What is the definition of "farcical"?
|
northern
|
a
|
northern industry
|
in or characteristic of a region of the united states north of approximately the mason-dixon line
|
wordnet
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[] |
"northern industry" What is the definition of "northern"?
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northern
|
a
|
the northern hemisphere
|
situated in or coming from regions of the north
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the northern hemisphere" What is the definition of "northern"?
|
northern
|
s
|
the northern suburbs
|
situated in or oriented toward the north
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the northern suburbs" What is the definition of "northern"?
|
northern
|
s
|
a northern snowstorm
|
coming from the north
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a northern snowstorm" What is the definition of "northern"?
|
northern
|
s
|
a northern snowstorm
|
used especially of wind
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a northern snowstorm" What is the definition of "northern"?
|
justness
|
n
|
it was performed with justness and beauty
|
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
|
wordnet
|
[
"conformity",
"nicety",
"rightness"
] |
"it was performed with justness and beauty" What is the definition of "justness"?
|
coincidence
|
n
|
he waited for the coincidence of the target and the cross hairs
|
the quality of occupying the same position or area in space
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he waited for the coincidence of the target and the cross hairs" What is the definition of "coincidence"?
|
coincidence
|
n
|
the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable
|
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
|
wordnet
|
[
"conjunction",
"overlap",
"concurrence",
"contemporaneity",
"simultaneity",
"unison"
] |
"the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable" What is the definition of "coincidence"?
|
simulation
|
n
|
a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated
|
the technique of representing the real world by a computer program
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated" What is the definition of "simulation"?
|
masterly
|
s
|
a masterly performance of the sonata
|
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a masterly performance of the sonata" What is the definition of "masterly"?
|
harass
|
v
|
harass the enemy
|
to exhaust by attacking repeatedly
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"harass the enemy" What is the definition of "harass"?
|
evening
|
n
|
he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
|
the latter part of the day the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall
|
wordnet
|
[
"eve",
"daytime",
"even",
"eventide",
"daylight"
] |
"he enjoyed the evening light across the lake" What is the definition of "evening"?
|
evening
|
n
|
it was the evening of the Roman Empire
|
a later concluding time period
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"it was the evening of the Roman Empire" What is the definition of "evening"?
|
evening
|
n
|
an evening at the opera
|
the early part of night from dinner until bedtime spent in a special way
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an evening at the opera" What is the definition of "evening"?
|
cordial
|
s
|
a cordial handshake
|
politely warm and friendly
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a cordial handshake" What is the definition of "cordial"?
|
cordial
|
s
|
a cordial regard for his visitor 's comfort
|
sincerely or intensely felt
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a cordial regard for his visitor 's comfort" What is the definition of "cordial"?
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cordial
|
s
|
cordial relations
|
diffusing warmth and friendliness
|
wordnet
|
[
"amiable",
"",
"affable",
"genial"
] |
"cordial relations" What is the definition of "cordial"?
|
overtly
|
r
|
he did it overtly
|
in an overt manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he did it overtly" What is the definition of "overtly"?
|
lash
|
v
|
lash the horse
|
to bind with a rope , chain , or cord
|
wordnet
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[] |
"lash the horse" What is the definition of "lash"?
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tentative
|
s
|
just a tentative schedule
|
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"just a tentative schedule" What is the definition of "tentative"?
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tentative
|
s
|
drew a few tentative conclusions
|
unsettled in mind or opinion
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"drew a few tentative conclusions" What is the definition of "tentative"?
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reactive
|
a
|
sodium is a reactive metal
|
participating readily in reactions
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"sodium is a reactive metal" What is the definition of "reactive"?
|
reactive
|
s
|
the skin of old persons is less reactive than that of younger persons
|
reacting to a stimulus
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the skin of old persons is less reactive than that of younger persons" What is the definition of "reactive"?
|
overhaul
|
n
|
it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
|
periodic maintenance on a car or machine
|
wordnet
|
[
"care",
"maintenance",
"service"
] |
"it was time for an overhaul on the tractor" What is the definition of "overhaul"?
|
overhaul
|
v
|
You should overhaul your car engine
|
to make repairs , renovations , revisions or adjustments to
|
wordnet
|
[
"modernize",
"renew"
] |
"You should overhaul your car engine" What is the definition of "overhaul"?
|
magazine
|
n
|
it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money
|
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money" What is the definition of "magazine"?
|
ruck
|
n
|
his brilliance raised him above the ruck
|
a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
|
wordnet
|
[
"concourse",
"herd",
"multitude"
] |
"his brilliance raised him above the ruck" What is the definition of "ruck"?
|
concisely
|
r
|
the history is summed up concisely in this book
|
in a concise manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the history is summed up concisely in this book" What is the definition of "concisely"?
|
concisely
|
r
|
the history is summed up concisely in this book
|
in a few words
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the history is summed up concisely in this book" What is the definition of "concisely"?
|
suspected
|
v
|
The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks
|
to hold in suspicion
|
wordnet
|
[
"opine",
"suppose",
"guess",
"suspect",
"reckon"
] |
"The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks" What is the definition of "suspected"?
|
suspected
|
v
|
The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks
|
to believe to be guilty
|
wordnet
|
[
"opine",
"suppose",
"guess",
"suspect",
"reckon"
] |
"The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks" What is the definition of "suspected"?
|
suspected
|
a
|
a suspected thief
|
believed likely
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a suspected thief" What is the definition of "suspected"?
|
perplexed
|
a
|
perplexed language
|
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"perplexed language" What is the definition of "perplexed"?
|
owe
|
v
|
I still owe for the car
|
to be in debt
|
wordnet
|
[
"owing",
"mortgage"
] |
"I still owe for the car" What is the definition of "owe"?
|
distinctly
|
r
|
it 's distinctly possible
|
clear to the mind
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"it 's distinctly possible" What is the definition of "distinctly"?
|
distinctly
|
r
|
it 's distinctly possible
|
with distinct mental discernment
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"it 's distinctly possible" What is the definition of "distinctly"?
|
distinctly
|
r
|
the subtleties of this distinctly British occasion
|
in a distinct and distinguishable manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the subtleties of this distinctly British occasion" What is the definition of "distinctly"?
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distinctly
|
r
|
urbanization in Spain is distinctly correlated with a fall in reproductive rate
|
to a distinct degree
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"urbanization in Spain is distinctly correlated with a fall in reproductive rate" What is the definition of "distinctly"?
|
formed
|
v
|
They formed a company
|
to create as an entity
|
wordnet
|
[
"make",
"syndicate",
"create",
"reorganize",
"organize",
"form",
"regiment"
] |
"They formed a company" What is the definition of "formed"?
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overt
|
a
|
an overt lie
|
open and observable
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an overt lie" What is the definition of "overt"?
|
overt
|
a
|
an overt lie
|
not secret or hidden
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an overt lie" What is the definition of "overt"?
|
capricious
|
s
|
a capricious summer breeze
|
changeable
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a capricious summer breeze" What is the definition of "capricious"?
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capricious
|
s
|
a capricious refusal
|
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a capricious refusal" What is the definition of "capricious"?
|
basin
|
n
|
she mixed the dough in a large basin
|
a bowl-shaped vessel
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she mixed the dough in a large basin" What is the definition of "basin"?
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basin
|
n
|
she mixed the dough in a large basin
|
usually used for holding food or liquids
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she mixed the dough in a large basin" What is the definition of "basin"?
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basin
|
n
|
the basin of the Great Salt Lake
|
a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the basin of the Great Salt Lake" What is the definition of "basin"?
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immanent
|
a
|
a cognition is an immanent act of mind
|
of a mental act performed entirely within the mind
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a cognition is an immanent act of mind" What is the definition of "immanent"?
|
immanent
|
s
|
ambition is immanent in human nature
|
of qualities that are spread throughout something
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"ambition is immanent in human nature" What is the definition of "immanent"?
|
cogitation
|
n
|
after much cogitation he rejected the offer
|
attentive consideration and meditation
|
wordnet
|
[
"study",
"rumination",
"reflection",
"contemplation"
] |
"after much cogitation he rejected the offer" What is the definition of "cogitation"?
|
parenthood
|
n
|
to everyone 's surprise , parenthood reformed the man
|
the state of being a parent
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"to everyone 's surprise , parenthood reformed the man" What is the definition of "parenthood"?
|
passive
|
n
|
` The ball was thrown by the boy ' uses the passive voice
|
the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient not the source of the action denoted by the verb
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"` The ball was thrown by the boy ' uses the passive voice" What is the definition of "passive"?
|
passive
|
a
|
Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself " - George Meredith
|
lacking in energy or will
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself " - George Meredith" What is the definition of "passive"?
|
passive
|
a
|
academics seem to favor passive sentences
|
expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"academics seem to favor passive sentences" What is the definition of "passive"?
|
passive
|
s
|
passive resistance
|
peacefully resistant in response to injustice
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"passive resistance" What is the definition of "passive"?
|
cessation
|
n
|
a cessation of the thunder
|
a stopping
|
wordnet
|
[
"surcease",
"separation",
"stop",
"halt"
] |
"a cessation of the thunder" What is the definition of "cessation"?
|
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