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tastily
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r
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the meal was tastily cooked
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in a tasty manner
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"the meal was tastily cooked" What is the definition of "tastily"?
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fumble
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v
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fumble a grounder
|
to drop or juggle or fail to play cleanly a grounder
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"fumble a grounder" What is the definition of "fumble"?
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replete
|
s
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it is replete with misery
|
deeply filled or permeated
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wordnet
|
[
"instinct",
""
] |
"it is replete with misery" What is the definition of "replete"?
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driving
|
s
|
responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive
|
acting with vigor
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"responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive" What is the definition of "driving"?
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infuriated
|
s
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infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy
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marked by extreme anger
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"infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy" What is the definition of "infuriated"?
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land
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n
|
the land had never been plowed
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material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow especially with reference to its quality or use
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[
"sward",
"tillage",
"greensward",
"polder",
"tilth",
"bottom",
"sod",
"object",
"soil",
"ground",
"turf"
] |
"the land had never been plowed" What is the definition of "land"?
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land
|
n
|
the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land
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the solid part of the earths surface
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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"?
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land
|
v
|
the pilot managed to land the airplane safely
|
to cause to come to the ground
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wordnet
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[
"coming",
"come",
"get",
"landing",
"arrive"
] |
"the pilot managed to land the airplane safely" What is the definition of "land"?
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awful
|
s
|
the awful war
|
causing fear or dread or terror
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[] |
"the awful war" What is the definition of "awful"?
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awful
|
s
|
an awful voice
|
exceptionally bad or displeasing
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wordnet
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[] |
"an awful voice" What is the definition of "awful"?
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awful
|
s
|
awful worshippers with bowed heads
|
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
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[] |
"awful worshippers with bowed heads" What is the definition of "awful"?
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awful
|
r
|
I 'm awful sorry
|
used as intensifiers
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[] |
"I 'm awful sorry" What is the definition of "awful"?
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dowdy
|
s
|
a dowdy grey outfit
|
lacking in smartness or taste
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[] |
"a dowdy grey outfit" What is the definition of "dowdy"?
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erratic
|
s
|
erratic behavior
|
liable to sudden unpredictable change
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[] |
"erratic behavior" What is the definition of "erratic"?
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erratic
|
s
|
an erratic comet
|
having no fixed course
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[] |
"an erratic comet" What is the definition of "erratic"?
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erratic
|
s
|
erratic winds are the bane of a sailor
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likely to perform unpredictably
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[] |
"erratic winds are the bane of a sailor" What is the definition of "erratic"?
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erratic
|
s
|
erratic winds are the bane of a sailor
|
sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldnt
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[] |
"erratic winds are the bane of a sailor" What is the definition of "erratic"?
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elective
|
a
|
elective official
|
subject to popular election
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[] |
"elective official" What is the definition of "elective"?
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elective
|
s
|
elective surgery
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not compulsory
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[] |
"elective surgery" What is the definition of "elective"?
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antecedent
|
n
|
phrenology was an antecedent of modern neuroscience
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anything that precedes something similar in time
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[] |
"phrenology was an antecedent of modern neuroscience" What is the definition of "antecedent"?
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heaving
|
n
|
the heaving of waves on a rough sea
|
an upward movement especially a rhythmical rising and falling
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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
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[] |
"whenever he arrives she leaves on the morrow" What is the definition of "morrow"?
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attired
|
s
|
the elegantly attired gentleman
|
often used in combination
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[] |
"the elegantly attired gentleman" What is the definition of "attired"?
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read
|
v
|
read the advertisement
|
to interpret something that is written or printed
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[] |
"read the advertisement" What is the definition of "read"?
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read
|
v
|
The King will read the proclamation at noon
|
to look at , interpret , and say out loud something that is written or printed
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[] |
"The King will read the proclamation at noon" What is the definition of "read"?
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ironclad
|
s
|
an ironclad rule
|
inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable
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[] |
"an ironclad rule" What is the definition of "ironclad"?
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pacify
|
v
|
The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia
|
to fight violence and try to establish peace in a location
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[] |
"The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia" What is the definition of "pacify"?
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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
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[] |
"insure the safety of the children" What is the definition of "safety"?
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safety
|
n
|
He ran to safety
|
a safe place
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wordnet
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[] |
"He ran to safety" What is the definition of "safety"?
|
soberly
|
r
|
he walked soberly toward the altar
|
in a grave and sober manner
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wordnet
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[] |
"he walked soberly toward the altar" What is the definition of "soberly"?
|
astir
|
s
|
are they astir yet ?
|
out of bed
|
wordnet
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[] |
"are they astir yet ?" What is the definition of "astir"?
|
astir
|
s
|
the whole town was astir over the incident
|
on the move
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[] |
"the whole town was astir over the incident" What is the definition of "astir"?
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leaky
|
a
|
a leaky roof
|
permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
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wordnet
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[] |
"a leaky roof" What is the definition of "leaky"?
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divisional
|
a
|
divisional artillery
|
of or relating to a military division
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[] |
"divisional artillery" What is the definition of "divisional"?
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divisional
|
s
|
the divisional line between two states
|
serving to divide or marking a division
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[] |
"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
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wordnet
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[] |
"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. .
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wordnet
|
[
"exoneration",
"clearing",
"rehabilitation",
"justification"
] |
"friends provided a vindication of his position" What is the definition of "vindication"?
|
roast
|
v
|
roast the turkey
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to cook with dry heat , usually in an oven
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[] |
"roast the turkey" What is the definition of "roast"?
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communist
|
a
|
communist governments
|
relating to or marked by communism
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wordnet
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[] |
"communist governments" What is the definition of "communist"?
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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
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wordnet
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[] |
"he clutched a jag of the rock" What is the definition of "jag"?
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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
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[] |
"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
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[] |
"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
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[] |
"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
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[] |
"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
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[] |
"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"?
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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"?
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humble
|
v
|
This experience will humble him
|
to cause to be unpretentious
|
wordnet
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[] |
"This experience will humble him" What is the definition of "humble"?
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humble
|
s
|
a humble cottage
|
low or inferior in station or quality
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a humble cottage" What is the definition of "humble"?
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humble
|
s
|
of humble ( or lowly ) birth
|
of low birth or station base is archaic in this sense
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wordnet
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[] |
"of humble ( or lowly ) birth" What is the definition of "humble"?
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humble
|
a
|
a humble apology
|
marked by meekness or modesty
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a humble apology" What is the definition of "humble"?
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humble
|
a
|
a humble apology
|
not arrogant or prideful
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a humble apology" What is the definition of "humble"?
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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"?
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forgetfulness
|
n
|
his forgetfulness increased as he grew older
|
unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember
|
wordnet
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[] |
"his forgetfulness increased as he grew older" What is the definition of "forgetfulness"?
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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
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[] |
"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"?
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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"?
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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"?
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vague
|
a
|
vague feelings of sadness
|
not precisely limited , determined , or distinguished
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"vague feelings of sadness" What is the definition of "vague"?
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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"?
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darkness
|
n
|
he moved off into the darkness
|
an unilluminated area
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he moved off into the darkness" What is the definition of "darkness"?
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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"?
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covered
|
a
|
women with covered faces
|
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something
|
wordnet
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[] |
"women with covered faces" What is the definition of "covered"?
|
covered
|
a
|
women with covered faces
|
sometimes used as a combining form
|
wordnet
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[] |
"women with covered faces" What is the definition of "covered"?
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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"?
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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
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[] |
"he answered immediately" What is the definition of "immediately"?
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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"?
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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"?
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perversely
|
r
|
his perversely erotic notions
|
deliberately deviant
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his perversely erotic notions" What is the definition of "perversely"?
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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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