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tastily | r | the meal was tastily cooked | in a tasty manner | wordnet | [] | "the meal was tastily cooked" What is the definition of "tastily"? |
fumble | v | fumble a grounder | to drop or juggle or fail to play cleanly a grounder | wordnet | [] | "fumble a grounder" What is the definition of "fumble"? |
replete | s | it is replete with misery | deeply filled or permeated | wordnet | [
"instinct",
""
] | "it is replete with misery" What is the definition of "replete"? |
driving | s | responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive | acting with vigor | wordnet | [] | "responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive" What is the definition of "driving"? |
infuriated | s | infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy | marked by extreme anger | wordnet | [] | "infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy" What is the definition of "infuriated"? |
land | n | the land had never been plowed | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow especially with reference to its quality or use | wordnet | [
"sward",
"tillage",
"greensward",
"polder",
"tilth",
"bottom",
"sod",
"object",
"soil",
"ground",
"turf"
] | "the land had never been plowed" What is the definition of "land"? |
land | n | the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land | the solid part of the earths surface | wordnet | [
"floor",
"woodland",
"ness",
"mainland",
"earth",
"forest",
"isthmus",
"archipelago",
"peninsula",
"object",
"plain",
"ground",
"slash",
"wonderland",
"champaign",
"timber",
"foreland"
] | "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land" What is the definition of "land"? |
land | v | the pilot managed to land the airplane safely | to cause to come to the ground | wordnet | [
"coming",
"come",
"get",
"landing",
"arrive"
] | "the pilot managed to land the airplane safely" What is the definition of "land"? |
awful | s | the awful war | causing fear or dread or terror | wordnet | [] | "the awful war" What is the definition of "awful"? |
awful | s | an awful voice | exceptionally bad or displeasing | wordnet | [] | "an awful voice" What is the definition of "awful"? |
awful | s | awful worshippers with bowed heads | inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence | wordnet | [] | "awful worshippers with bowed heads" What is the definition of "awful"? |
awful | r | I 'm awful sorry | used as intensifiers | wordnet | [] | "I 'm awful sorry" What is the definition of "awful"? |
dowdy | s | a dowdy grey outfit | lacking in smartness or taste | wordnet | [] | "a dowdy grey outfit" What is the definition of "dowdy"? |
erratic | s | erratic behavior | liable to sudden unpredictable change | wordnet | [] | "erratic behavior" What is the definition of "erratic"? |
erratic | s | an erratic comet | having no fixed course | wordnet | [] | "an erratic comet" What is the definition of "erratic"? |
erratic | s | erratic winds are the bane of a sailor | likely to perform unpredictably | wordnet | [] | "erratic winds are the bane of a sailor" What is the definition of "erratic"? |
erratic | s | erratic winds are the bane of a sailor | sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldnt | wordnet | [] | "erratic winds are the bane of a sailor" What is the definition of "erratic"? |
elective | a | elective official | subject to popular election | wordnet | [] | "elective official" What is the definition of "elective"? |
elective | s | elective surgery | not compulsory | wordnet | [] | "elective surgery" What is the definition of "elective"? |
antecedent | n | phrenology was an antecedent of modern neuroscience | anything that precedes something similar in time | wordnet | [] | "phrenology was an antecedent of modern neuroscience" What is the definition of "antecedent"? |
heaving | n | the heaving of waves on a rough sea | an upward movement especially a rhythmical rising and falling | wordnet | [
"heaves",
"heave",
"rise"
] | "the heaving of waves on a rough sea" What is the definition of "heaving"? |
crossly | r | she looked at her husband crossly | in an ill-natured manner | wordnet | [
"grumpily",
""
] | "she looked at her husband crossly" What is the definition of "crossly"? |
morrow | n | whenever he arrives she leaves on the morrow | the next day | wordnet | [] | "whenever he arrives she leaves on the morrow" What is the definition of "morrow"? |
attired | s | the elegantly attired gentleman | often used in combination | wordnet | [] | "the elegantly attired gentleman" What is the definition of "attired"? |
read | v | read the advertisement | to interpret something that is written or printed | wordnet | [] | "read the advertisement" What is the definition of "read"? |
read | v | The King will read the proclamation at noon | to look at , interpret , and say out loud something that is written or printed | wordnet | [] | "The King will read the proclamation at noon" What is the definition of "read"? |
ironclad | s | an ironclad rule | inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable | wordnet | [] | "an ironclad rule" What is the definition of "ironclad"? |
pacify | v | The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia | to fight violence and try to establish peace in a location | wordnet | [] | "The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia" What is the definition of "pacify"? |
safety | n | insure the safety of the children | the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions | wordnet | [] | "insure the safety of the children" What is the definition of "safety"? |
safety | n | He ran to safety | a safe place | wordnet | [] | "He ran to safety" What is the definition of "safety"? |
soberly | r | he walked soberly toward the altar | in a grave and sober manner | wordnet | [] | "he walked soberly toward the altar" What is the definition of "soberly"? |
astir | s | are they astir yet ? | out of bed | wordnet | [] | "are they astir yet ?" What is the definition of "astir"? |
astir | s | the whole town was astir over the incident | on the move | wordnet | [] | "the whole town was astir over the incident" What is the definition of "astir"? |
leaky | a | a leaky roof | permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases | wordnet | [] | "a leaky roof" What is the definition of "leaky"? |
divisional | a | divisional artillery | of or relating to a military division | wordnet | [] | "divisional artillery" What is the definition of "divisional"? |
divisional | s | the divisional line between two states | serving to divide or marking a division | wordnet | [] | "the divisional line between two states" What is the definition of "divisional"? |
divisional | s | American divisional ( fractional ) coins include the dime and the nickel | constituting a division or an aliquot part of the basic monetary unit | wordnet | [] | "American divisional ( fractional ) coins include the dime and the nickel" What is the definition of "divisional"? |
vindication | n | friends provided a vindication of his position | the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. . | wordnet | [
"exoneration",
"clearing",
"rehabilitation",
"justification"
] | "friends provided a vindication of his position" What is the definition of "vindication"? |
roast | v | roast the turkey | to cook with dry heat , usually in an oven | wordnet | [] | "roast the turkey" What is the definition of "roast"? |
communist | a | communist governments | relating to or marked by communism | wordnet | [] | "communist governments" What is the definition of "communist"? |
cancel | v | cancel the dinner party | to postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled | wordnet | [
"scrubbed",
""
] | "cancel the dinner party" What is the definition of "cancel"? |
jag | n | he clutched a jag of the rock | a sharp projection on an edge or surface | wordnet | [] | "he clutched a jag of the rock" What is the definition of "jag"? |
illustrious | s | an illustrious achievement | having or conferring glory | wordnet | [] | "an illustrious achievement" What is the definition of "illustrious"? |
illustrious | s | an illustrious judge | widely known and esteemed | wordnet | [] | "an illustrious judge" What is the definition of "illustrious"? |
amber | n | an amber light illuminated the room | a deep yellow color | wordnet | [
"gold",
"yellow",
"yellowness"
] | "an amber light illuminated the room" What is the definition of "amber"? |
bankruptcy | n | spiritual bankruptcy | a state of complete lack of some abstract property | wordnet | [] | "spiritual bankruptcy" What is the definition of "bankruptcy"? |
bankruptcy | n | the company had to declare bankruptcy | inability to discharge all your debts as they come due | wordnet | [
"insolvency",
"failure"
] | "the company had to declare bankruptcy" What is the definition of "bankruptcy"? |
squeamish | s | so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow | excessively fastidious and easily disgusted | wordnet | [] | "so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow" What is the definition of "squeamish"? |
vicariously | r | she enjoyed the wedding vicariously | indirectly , as , by , or through a substitute | wordnet | [] | "she enjoyed the wedding vicariously" What is the definition of "vicariously"? |
sleeveless | a | sleeveless summer dresses | having no sleeves | wordnet | [] | "sleeveless summer dresses" What is the definition of "sleeveless"? |
sleeveless | s | a sleeveless errand | unproductive of success | wordnet | [] | "a sleeveless errand" What is the definition of "sleeveless"? |
happy | a | a happy smile | enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure | wordnet | [] | "a happy smile" What is the definition of "happy"? |
happy | s | a happy turn of phrase | well expressed and to the point | wordnet | [] | "a happy turn of phrase" What is the definition of "happy"? |
happy | s | a happy outcome | marked by good fortune | wordnet | [] | "a happy outcome" What is the definition of "happy"? |
prophylactic | s | the swastika ... a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples " - Victor Schultze | warding off | wordnet | [] | "the swastika ... a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples " - Victor Schultze" What is the definition of "prophylactic"? |
prophylactic | s | vaccines are prophylactic | preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease | wordnet | [
"preventative",
"",
"preventive"
] | "vaccines are prophylactic" What is the definition of "prophylactic"? |
vagina | n | the vagina receives the penis during coitus | the lower part of the female reproductive tract | wordnet | [] | "the vagina receives the penis during coitus" What is the definition of "vagina"? |
vagina | n | the vagina receives the penis during coitus | a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus | wordnet | [] | "the vagina receives the penis during coitus" What is the definition of "vagina"? |
sneeze | v | Pepper makes me sneeze | to exhale spasmodically , as when an irritant entered ones nose | wordnet | [] | "Pepper makes me sneeze" What is the definition of "sneeze"? |
humble | v | This experience will humble him | to cause to be unpretentious | wordnet | [] | "This experience will humble him" What is the definition of "humble"? |
humble | s | a humble cottage | low or inferior in station or quality | wordnet | [] | "a humble cottage" What is the definition of "humble"? |
humble | s | of humble ( or lowly ) birth | of low birth or station base is archaic in this sense | wordnet | [] | "of humble ( or lowly ) birth" What is the definition of "humble"? |
humble | a | a humble apology | marked by meekness or modesty | wordnet | [] | "a humble apology" What is the definition of "humble"? |
humble | a | a humble apology | not arrogant or prideful | wordnet | [] | "a humble apology" What is the definition of "humble"? |
sleepiness | n | sleepiness causes many driving accidents | a very sleepy state | wordnet | [] | "sleepiness causes many driving accidents" What is the definition of "sleepiness"? |
readily | r | these snakes can be identified readily | without much difficulty | wordnet | [] | "these snakes can be identified readily" What is the definition of "readily"? |
tasting | n | a wine tasting | a kind of sensing | wordnet | [
"perception",
"taste"
] | "a wine tasting" What is the definition of "tasting"? |
forgetfulness | n | his forgetfulness increased as he grew older | unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember | wordnet | [] | "his forgetfulness increased as he grew older" What is the definition of "forgetfulness"? |
synchronous | a | recovery was synchronous with therapy " - Jour.A.M.A . | occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase | wordnet | [] | "recovery was synchronous with therapy " - Jour.A.M.A ." What is the definition of "synchronous"? |
form | n | the composition presents problems for students of musical form | a perceptual structure | wordnet | [
"shape",
"mosaic",
"grid",
"structure",
"pattern",
"kaleidoscope",
"strand"
] | "the composition presents problems for students of musical form" What is the definition of "form"? |
form | v | social groups form everywhere | to create as an entity | wordnet | [
"make",
"syndicate",
"formed",
"create",
"made",
"reorganize",
"organize",
"regiment"
] | "social groups form everywhere" What is the definition of "form"? |
lowly | s | a lowly parish priest | low or inferior in station or quality | wordnet | [] | "a lowly parish priest" What is the definition of "lowly"? |
lowly | s | a lowly corporal | inferior in rank or status | wordnet | [] | "a lowly corporal" What is the definition of "lowly"? |
anomalous | s | advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe | deviating from the general or common order or type | wordnet | [] | "advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe" What is the definition of "anomalous"? |
chosen | n | she was Mama 's chosen | one who is the object of choice | wordnet | [] | "she was Mama 's chosen" What is the definition of "chosen"? |
chosen | n | she was Mama 's chosen | who is given preference | wordnet | [] | "she was Mama 's chosen" What is the definition of "chosen"? |
enviable | s | an enviable position | causing envy | wordnet | [] | "an enviable position" What is the definition of "enviable"? |
pestle | v | pestle the garlic | to grind , mash or pulverize in a mortar | wordnet | [] | "pestle the garlic" What is the definition of "pestle"? |
brisk | s | doing a brisk business | very active | wordnet | [] | "doing a brisk business" What is the definition of "brisk"? |
brisk | s | a brisk walk in the park | quick and energetic | wordnet | [] | "a brisk walk in the park" What is the definition of "brisk"? |
vague | s | saw a vague outline of a building through the fog | lacking clarity or distinctness | wordnet | [] | "saw a vague outline of a building through the fog" What is the definition of "vague"? |
vague | a | vague feelings of sadness | not precisely limited , determined , or distinguished | wordnet | [] | "vague feelings of sadness" What is the definition of "vague"? |
robustly | r | he was robustly built | in a robust manner | wordnet | [] | "he was robustly built" What is the definition of "robustly"? |
classic | a | classic Cinese pottery | of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture | wordnet | [] | "classic Cinese pottery" What is the definition of "classic"? |
darkness | n | he moved off into the darkness | an unilluminated area | wordnet | [] | "he moved off into the darkness" What is the definition of "darkness"? |
covered | v | The period covered the turn of the century | to span an interval of distance , space or time | wordnet | [
"spread",
"span",
"traverse",
"overlap",
"dot",
"cover",
"overspread",
"cross",
"stud",
"ridge",
"sweep"
] | "The period covered the turn of the century" What is the definition of "covered"? |
covered | a | women with covered faces | overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something | wordnet | [] | "women with covered faces" What is the definition of "covered"? |
covered | a | women with covered faces | sometimes used as a combining form | wordnet | [] | "women with covered faces" What is the definition of "covered"? |
dance | v | My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio | to move in a pattern | wordnet | [
"jig",
"shag",
"slam",
"shimmy",
"break",
"quickstep",
"hoof",
"tango",
"twist",
"shagged",
"moving",
"dancing",
"clogging",
"heel",
"kick",
"polka",
"waltz",
"bump",
"grind",
"tap",
"hoofed",
"thrash"
] | "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio" What is the definition of "dance"? |
dance | v | My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio | to usually to musical accompaniment | wordnet | [
"jig",
"shag",
"slam",
"shimmy",
"break",
"quickstep",
"hoof",
"tango",
"twist",
"shagged",
"moving",
"dancing",
"clogging",
"heel",
"kick",
"polka",
"waltz",
"bump",
"grind",
"tap",
"hoofed",
"thrash"
] | "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio" What is the definition of "dance"? |
stateless | s | stateless persons | without nationality or citizenship | wordnet | [] | "stateless persons" What is the definition of "stateless"? |
immediately | r | he answered immediately | without delay or hesitation | wordnet | [] | "he answered immediately" What is the definition of "immediately"? |
immediately | r | he answered immediately | with no time intervening | wordnet | [] | "he answered immediately" What is the definition of "immediately"? |
immediately | r | he passed immediately behind her | near or close by | wordnet | [] | "he passed immediately behind her" What is the definition of "immediately"? |
immediately | r | this immediately concerns your future | bearing an immediate relation | wordnet | [] | "this immediately concerns your future" What is the definition of "immediately"? |
seer | n | an incurable seer of movies | an observer who perceives visually | wordnet | [] | "an incurable seer of movies" What is the definition of "seer"? |
eligible | a | eligible to run for office | qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen | wordnet | [] | "eligible to run for office" What is the definition of "eligible"? |
improving | s | an improving economy | getting higher or more vigorous | wordnet | [] | "an improving economy" What is the definition of "improving"? |
perversely | r | his perversely erotic notions | deliberately deviant | wordnet | [] | "his perversely erotic notions" What is the definition of "perversely"? |
depressed | v | These news depressed her | to lower someones spirits | wordnet | [
"dispirit",
"depress",
"chill",
"demoralize"
] | "These news depressed her" What is the definition of "depressed"? |
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