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instill
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v
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instill medication into my eye
|
to enter drop by drop
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"instill medication into my eye" What is the definition of "instill"?
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pugilistic
|
a
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a pugilistic career
|
of or relating to pugilism or pugilists
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[] |
"a pugilistic career" What is the definition of "pugilistic"?
|
tartly
|
r
|
` Never mind your immortal soul , ' she said tartly
|
in a tart manner
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[] |
"` Never mind your immortal soul , ' she said tartly" What is the definition of "tartly"?
|
waxen
|
a
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waxen candles
|
made of or covered with wax
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wordnet
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[] |
"waxen candles" What is the definition of "waxen"?
|
waxen
|
s
|
the poor face with the same awful waxen pallor " - Bram Stoker
|
having the paleness of wax
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the poor face with the same awful waxen pallor " - Bram Stoker" What is the definition of "waxen"?
|
misstep
|
n
|
confusion caused his unfortunate misstep
|
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
|
wordnet
|
[
"blunder",
"trip",
"bungle",
"botch"
] |
"confusion caused his unfortunate misstep" What is the definition of "misstep"?
|
capillary
|
s
|
a capillary tube
|
long and slender with a very small internal diameter
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a capillary tube" What is the definition of "capillary"?
|
word
|
n
|
he did n't say a word about it
|
a brief statement
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he did n't say a word about it" What is the definition of "word"?
|
presumptive
|
s
|
the presumptive heir ( or heir apparent )
|
having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the presumptive heir ( or heir apparent )" What is the definition of "presumptive"?
|
presumptive
|
s
|
presumptive evidence
|
affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance
|
wordnet
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[] |
"presumptive evidence" What is the definition of "presumptive"?
|
seating
|
n
|
there is seating for 40 students in this classroom
|
an area that includes places where several people can sit
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wordnet
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[] |
"there is seating for 40 students in this classroom" What is the definition of "seating"?
|
educational
|
a
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educational psychology
|
relating to the process of education
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wordnet
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[] |
"educational psychology" What is the definition of "educational"?
|
educational
|
s
|
an educational film
|
providing knowledge
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wordnet
|
[] |
"an educational film" What is the definition of "educational"?
|
suffice
|
v
|
A ' B ' grade does n't suffice to get me into medical school
|
to be sufficient
|
wordnet
|
[
"function",
"satisfy",
"qualify",
"answer",
"qualified"
] |
"A ' B ' grade does n't suffice to get me into medical school" What is the definition of "suffice"?
|
suffice
|
v
|
A ' B ' grade does n't suffice to get me into medical school
|
to be adequate , either in quality or quantity
|
wordnet
|
[
"function",
"satisfy",
"qualify",
"answer",
"qualified"
] |
"A ' B ' grade does n't suffice to get me into medical school" What is the definition of "suffice"?
|
oxygenation
|
n
|
the oxygenation of the blood
|
the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the oxygenation of the blood" What is the definition of "oxygenation"?
|
scary
|
s
|
a scary movie
|
provoking fear terror
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wordnet
|
[] |
"a scary movie" What is the definition of "scary"?
|
swimming
|
v
|
a big fish was swimming in the tank
|
to travel through water
|
wordnet
|
[
"travel",
"dive",
"fin",
"crawl",
"school",
"swim",
"paddle"
] |
"a big fish was swimming in the tank" What is the definition of "swimming"?
|
swimming
|
v
|
my brain is swimming after the bottle of champagne
|
to be dizzy or giddy
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"my brain is swimming after the bottle of champagne" What is the definition of "swimming"?
|
swimming
|
s
|
swimming eyes
|
filled or brimming with tears
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"swimming eyes" What is the definition of "swimming"?
|
slam
|
v
|
slam the ball
|
to strike violently
|
wordnet
|
[
"bang",
"banging",
"hit"
] |
"slam the ball" What is the definition of "slam"?
|
unabridged
|
a
|
an unabridged novel
|
not shortened
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an unabridged novel" What is the definition of "unabridged"?
|
recover
|
v
|
We expect the stocks to recover to $ 2.90
|
to regain a former condition after a financial loss
|
wordnet
|
[
"regress",
"rebound",
"recuperate",
"revert",
"return",
"rally"
] |
"We expect the stocks to recover to $ 2.90" What is the definition of "recover"?
|
delivery
|
n
|
his reluctant delivery of bad news
|
the act of delivering or distributing something as goods or mail
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his reluctant delivery of bad news" What is the definition of "delivery"?
|
delivery
|
n
|
she had a difficult delivery
|
the event of giving birth
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she had a difficult delivery" What is the definition of "delivery"?
|
register
|
v
|
register for an election
|
to enroll to vote
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"register for an election" What is the definition of "register"?
|
register
|
v
|
Her surprise did not register
|
to show in ones face
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Her surprise did not register" What is the definition of "register"?
|
bum
|
n
|
throw the bum out
|
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"throw the bum out" What is the definition of "bum"?
|
bum
|
n
|
a lazy bum
|
person who does no work
|
wordnet
|
[
"mope",
"loon",
"lazybones",
"lagger",
"dawdler",
"idler",
"loafer",
"laggard",
"sluggard",
"slug",
"trailer"
] |
"a lazy bum" What is the definition of "bum"?
|
relaxation
|
n
|
the relaxation of requirements
|
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the relaxation of requirements" What is the definition of "relaxation"?
|
best
|
n
|
they did their best
|
the supreme effort one can make
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"they did their best" What is the definition of "best"?
|
best
|
n
|
he could beat the best of them
|
the person who is most outstanding or excellent
|
wordnet
|
[
"individual",
"soul",
"person",
"topper"
] |
"he could beat the best of them" What is the definition of "best"?
|
best
|
n
|
he could beat the best of them
|
someone who tops all others
|
wordnet
|
[
"individual",
"soul",
"person",
"topper"
] |
"he could beat the best of them" What is the definition of "best"?
|
best
|
v
|
the goal was to best the competition
|
to get the better of
|
wordnet
|
[
"outdo",
"crushing",
"outflank",
"outmaneuver",
"beat",
"vanquish",
"shell",
"beating",
"beaten",
"crush",
"trounce"
] |
"the goal was to best the competition" What is the definition of "best"?
|
best
|
a
|
the best film of the year
|
having the most positive qualities
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the best film of the year" What is the definition of "best"?
|
best
|
s
|
the White House thought it best not to respond
|
wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
|
wordnet
|
[
"better",
""
] |
"the White House thought it best not to respond" What is the definition of "best"?
|
best
|
r
|
he played best after a couple of martinis
|
in a most excellent way or manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he played best after a couple of martinis" What is the definition of "best"?
|
best
|
r
|
you 'd best stay at home
|
it would be sensible
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"you 'd best stay at home" What is the definition of "best"?
|
best
|
r
|
father knows best
|
from a position of superiority or authority
|
wordnet
|
[
"better",
""
] |
"father knows best" What is the definition of "best"?
|
wrestle
|
n
|
they had a fierce wrestle
|
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
|
wordnet
|
[
"grapple",
"struggle"
] |
"they had a fierce wrestle" What is the definition of "wrestle"?
|
comprehensible
|
a
|
an idea comprehensible to the average mind
|
capable of being comprehended or understood
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an idea comprehensible to the average mind" What is the definition of "comprehensible"?
|
quadratic
|
a
|
quadratic shapes
|
of or relating to or resembling a square
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"quadratic shapes" What is the definition of "quadratic"?
|
quadratic
|
a
|
quadratic equation
|
of or relating to the second power
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"quadratic equation" What is the definition of "quadratic"?
|
royalty
|
n
|
the wedding was attended by royalty
|
royal persons collectively
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the wedding was attended by royalty" What is the definition of "royalty"?
|
inshore
|
a
|
an inshore breeze
|
coming from the sea toward the land
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an inshore breeze" What is the definition of "inshore"?
|
inshore
|
s
|
inshore fisheries
|
close to a shore
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"inshore fisheries" What is the definition of "inshore"?
|
inshore
|
r
|
we swam two miles inshore
|
toward the shore
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"we swam two miles inshore" What is the definition of "inshore"?
|
sparing
|
s
|
a sparing father and a spending son
|
avoiding waste
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a sparing father and a spending son" What is the definition of "sparing"?
|
smokeless
|
a
|
smokeless factory stacks
|
emitting or containing little or no smoke
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"smokeless factory stacks" What is the definition of "smokeless"?
|
inattentive
|
a
|
inattentive students
|
showing a lack of attention or care
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"inattentive students" What is the definition of "inattentive"?
|
inattentive
|
s
|
inattentive students
|
not showing due care or attention
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"inattentive students" What is the definition of "inattentive"?
|
logistic
|
a
|
logistic requirements
|
of or relating to logistics
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"logistic requirements" What is the definition of "logistic"?
|
rococo
|
s
|
an exquisite gilded rococo mirror
|
having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an exquisite gilded rococo mirror" What is the definition of "rococo"?
|
dishonest
|
s
|
dishonest politicians
|
capable of being corrupted
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"dishonest politicians" What is the definition of "dishonest"?
|
hairy
|
a
|
Jacob was a hairy man
|
having or covered with hair
|
wordnet
|
[
"haired",
"",
"hirsute"
] |
"Jacob was a hairy man" What is the definition of "hairy"?
|
hairy
|
s
|
hairy moments in the mountains
|
hazardous and frightening
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"hairy moments in the mountains" What is the definition of "hairy"?
|
retrospection
|
n
|
some psychologists tried to contrast retrospection and introspection
|
memory for experiences that are past
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"some psychologists tried to contrast retrospection and introspection" What is the definition of "retrospection"?
|
sunrise
|
s
|
high-technology sunrise industries
|
of an industry or technology
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"high-technology sunrise industries" What is the definition of "sunrise"?
|
sunrise
|
s
|
high-technology sunrise industries
|
new and developing
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"high-technology sunrise industries" What is the definition of "sunrise"?
|
ardently
|
r
|
the spirit of God knew very well that there was a deeper question to be settled before there could be the intervention in power that was so ardently desired
|
in an ardent manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the spirit of God knew very well that there was a deeper question to be settled before there could be the intervention in power that was so ardently desired" What is the definition of "ardently"?
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formally
|
r
|
the club will be formally recognized
|
with official authorization
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the club will be formally recognized" What is the definition of "formally"?
|
formally
|
r
|
he was dressed rather formally
|
in a formal manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he was dressed rather formally" What is the definition of "formally"?
|
ascribable
|
s
|
punctuation errors ascribable to careless proofreading
|
capable of being assigned or credited to
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"punctuation errors ascribable to careless proofreading" What is the definition of "ascribable"?
|
atrocious
|
s
|
murder is an atrocious crime
|
shockingly brutal or cruel
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"murder is an atrocious crime" What is the definition of "atrocious"?
|
atrocious
|
s
|
atrocious taste
|
exceptionally bad or displeasing
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"atrocious taste" What is the definition of "atrocious"?
|
atrocious
|
s
|
an atrocious automobile accident
|
provoking horror
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an atrocious automobile accident" What is the definition of "atrocious"?
|
maroon
|
n
|
when the tide came in I was a maroon out there
|
a person who is stranded as on an island
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"when the tide came in I was a maroon out there" What is the definition of "maroon"?
|
opening
|
a
|
the memorable opening bars of Beethoven 's Fifth
|
first or beginning
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the memorable opening bars of Beethoven 's Fifth" What is the definition of "opening"?
|
scenario
|
n
|
the scenario is France during the Reign of Terror
|
a setting for a work of art or literature
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the scenario is France during the Reign of Terror" What is the definition of "scenario"?
|
oblivious
|
s
|
oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform
|
lacking conscious awareness of
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform" What is the definition of "oblivious"?
|
oblivious
|
s
|
oblivious old age
|
failing to keep in mind
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"oblivious old age" What is the definition of "oblivious"?
|
abortive
|
s
|
an abortive revolt
|
failing to accomplish an intended result
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an abortive revolt" What is the definition of "abortive"?
|
nonessential
|
s
|
nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry " - Pubs.MLA
|
not of prime or central importance
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry " - Pubs.MLA" What is the definition of "nonessential"?
|
fourfold
|
s
|
a fourfold increase in the dosage
|
four times as great or many
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a fourfold increase in the dosage" What is the definition of "fourfold"?
|
fourfold
|
r
|
the price of gasoline has increased fourfold over the past two years
|
by a factor of four
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the price of gasoline has increased fourfold over the past two years" What is the definition of "fourfold"?
|
patiently
|
r
|
he patiently played with the child
|
with patience
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he patiently played with the child" What is the definition of "patiently"?
|
patiently
|
r
|
he patiently played with the child
|
in a patient manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he patiently played with the child" What is the definition of "patiently"?
|
disapprove
|
v
|
I disapprove of her child rearing methods
|
to deem wrong or inappropriate
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"I disapprove of her child rearing methods" What is the definition of "disapprove"?
|
antagonist
|
n
|
when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist
|
a muscle that relaxes while another contracts
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist" What is the definition of "antagonist"?
|
certainly
|
r
|
she certainly is a hard worker
|
definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely
|
wordnet
|
[
"sure",
""
] |
"she certainly is a hard worker" What is the definition of "certainly"?
|
funeral
|
n
|
hundreds of people attended his funeral
|
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"hundreds of people attended his funeral" What is the definition of "funeral"?
|
disappearance
|
n
|
he regretted the disappearance of Greek from school curricula
|
ceasing to exist
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he regretted the disappearance of Greek from school curricula" What is the definition of "disappearance"?
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somewhere
|
n
|
they moved to somewhere in Spain
|
an indefinite or unknown location
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"they moved to somewhere in Spain" What is the definition of "somewhere"?
|
somewhere
|
r
|
she must be somewhere
|
in or at or to some place
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she must be somewhere" What is the definition of "somewhere"?
|
subtle
|
s
|
a subtle mind
|
able to make fine distinctions
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a subtle mind" What is the definition of "subtle"?
|
subtle
|
s
|
his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change
|
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change" What is the definition of "subtle"?
|
subtle
|
s
|
a subtle poison
|
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a subtle poison" What is the definition of "subtle"?
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harmonious
|
s
|
the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing
|
suitable and fitting
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing" What is the definition of "harmonious"?
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harmonious
|
s
|
harmonious family relationships
|
existing together in harmony
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"harmonious family relationships" What is the definition of "harmonious"?
|
supply
|
v
|
supply blankets for the beds
|
to circulate or distribute or equip with
|
wordnet
|
[
"free",
"issue",
"distribute",
"release",
"reissue"
] |
"supply blankets for the beds" What is the definition of "supply"?
|
festive
|
s
|
a festive ( or festal ) occasion
|
offering fun and gaiety
|
wordnet
|
[
"merry",
"",
"gay",
"festal"
] |
"a festive ( or festal ) occasion" What is the definition of "festive"?
|
invisible
|
a
|
the invisible man
|
impossible or nearly impossible to see
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the invisible man" What is the definition of "invisible"?
|
invisible
|
a
|
the invisible man
|
imperceptible by the eye
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the invisible man" What is the definition of "invisible"?
|
invisible
|
a
|
the invisible man
|
not prominent or readily noticeable
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the invisible man" What is the definition of "invisible"?
|
cashier
|
v
|
cashier the literal sense of this word
|
to discard or do away with
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"cashier the literal sense of this word" What is the definition of "cashier"?
|
finely
|
r
|
the surfaces were finely granular
|
in tiny pieces
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the surfaces were finely granular" What is the definition of "finely"?
|
finely
|
r
|
finely costumed actors
|
in an elegant manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"finely costumed actors" What is the definition of "finely"?
|
finely
|
r
|
finely shaped features
|
in a delicate manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"finely shaped features" What is the definition of "finely"?
|
appellate
|
a
|
appellate court
|
of or relating to or taking account of appeals usually legal appeals
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"appellate court" What is the definition of "appellate"?
|
pasteurize
|
v
|
pasteurize milk
|
to heat food in order to kill harmful microorganisms
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"pasteurize milk" What is the definition of "pasteurize"?
|
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