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instill
v
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"?
pugilistic
a
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
waxen candles
made of or covered with wax
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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
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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
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[ "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
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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
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"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
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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
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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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"there is seating for 40 students in this classroom" What is the definition of "seating"?
educational
a
educational psychology
relating to the process of education
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"educational psychology" What is the definition of "educational"?
educational
s
an educational film
providing knowledge
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"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
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[ "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
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"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
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scary
s
a scary movie
provoking fear terror
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"a scary movie" What is the definition of "scary"?
swimming
v
a big fish was swimming in the tank
to travel through water
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[ "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
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"my brain is swimming after the bottle of champagne" What is the definition of "swimming"?
swimming
s
swimming eyes
filled or brimming with tears
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"swimming eyes" What is the definition of "swimming"?
slam
v
slam the ball
to strike violently
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[ "bang", "banging", "hit" ]
"slam the ball" What is the definition of "slam"?
unabridged
a
an unabridged novel
not shortened
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recover
v
We expect the stocks to recover to $ 2.90
to regain a former condition after a financial loss
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[ "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
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"his reluctant delivery of bad news" What is the definition of "delivery"?
delivery
n
she had a difficult delivery
the event of giving birth
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"she had a difficult delivery" What is the definition of "delivery"?
register
v
register for an election
to enroll to vote
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"register for an election" What is the definition of "register"?
register
v
Her surprise did not register
to show in ones face
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"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
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"throw the bum out" What is the definition of "bum"?
bum
n
a lazy bum
person who does no work
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[ "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
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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
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"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
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[ "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
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[ "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
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[ "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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"you 'd best stay at home" What is the definition of "best"?
best
r
father knows best
from a position of superiority or authority
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[ "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
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[ "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
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quadratic
a
quadratic shapes
of or relating to or resembling a square
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quadratic
a
quadratic equation
of or relating to the second power
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royalty
n
the wedding was attended by royalty
royal persons collectively
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inshore
a
an inshore breeze
coming from the sea toward the land
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"an inshore breeze" What is the definition of "inshore"?
inshore
s
inshore fisheries
close to a shore
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"inshore fisheries" What is the definition of "inshore"?
inshore
r
we swam two miles inshore
toward the shore
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"we swam two miles inshore" What is the definition of "inshore"?
sparing
s
a sparing father and a spending son
avoiding waste
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"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
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"smokeless factory stacks" What is the definition of "smokeless"?
inattentive
a
inattentive students
showing a lack of attention or care
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"inattentive students" What is the definition of "inattentive"?
inattentive
s
inattentive students
not showing due care or attention
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"inattentive students" What is the definition of "inattentive"?
logistic
a
logistic requirements
of or relating to logistics
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rococo
s
an exquisite gilded rococo mirror
having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation
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dishonest
s
dishonest politicians
capable of being corrupted
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"dishonest politicians" What is the definition of "dishonest"?
hairy
a
Jacob was a hairy man
having or covered with hair
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[ "haired", "", "hirsute" ]
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hairy
s
hairy moments in the mountains
hazardous and frightening
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"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
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"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
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"high-technology sunrise industries" What is the definition of "sunrise"?
sunrise
s
high-technology sunrise industries
new and developing
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"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
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"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"?
formally
r
the club will be formally recognized
with official authorization
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"the club will be formally recognized" What is the definition of "formally"?
formally
r
he was dressed rather formally
in a formal manner
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"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
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"punctuation errors ascribable to careless proofreading" What is the definition of "ascribable"?
atrocious
s
murder is an atrocious crime
shockingly brutal or cruel
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"murder is an atrocious crime" What is the definition of "atrocious"?
atrocious
s
atrocious taste
exceptionally bad or displeasing
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"atrocious taste" What is the definition of "atrocious"?
atrocious
s
an atrocious automobile accident
provoking horror
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform" What is the definition of "oblivious"?
oblivious
s
oblivious old age
failing to keep in mind
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"oblivious old age" What is the definition of "oblivious"?
abortive
s
an abortive revolt
failing to accomplish an intended result
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"he patiently played with the child" What is the definition of "patiently"?
patiently
r
he patiently played with the child
in a patient manner
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"he regretted the disappearance of Greek from school curricula" What is the definition of "disappearance"?
somewhere
n
they moved to somewhere in Spain
an indefinite or unknown location
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"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
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"she must be somewhere" What is the definition of "somewhere"?
subtle
s
a subtle mind
able to make fine distinctions
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"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
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"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
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"a subtle poison" What is the definition of "subtle"?
harmonious
s
the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing
suitable and fitting
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"the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing" What is the definition of "harmonious"?
harmonious
s
harmonious family relationships
existing together in harmony
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"harmonious family relationships" What is the definition of "harmonious"?
supply
v
supply blankets for the beds
to circulate or distribute or equip with
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[ "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
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[ "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
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"the invisible man" What is the definition of "invisible"?
invisible
a
the invisible man
imperceptible by the eye
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"the invisible man" What is the definition of "invisible"?
invisible
a
the invisible man
not prominent or readily noticeable
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"the invisible man" What is the definition of "invisible"?
cashier
v
cashier the literal sense of this word
to discard or do away with
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"cashier the literal sense of this word" What is the definition of "cashier"?
finely
r
the surfaces were finely granular
in tiny pieces
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"the surfaces were finely granular" What is the definition of "finely"?
finely
r
finely costumed actors
in an elegant manner
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"finely costumed actors" What is the definition of "finely"?
finely
r
finely shaped features
in a delicate manner
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"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
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"appellate court" What is the definition of "appellate"?
pasteurize
v
pasteurize milk
to heat food in order to kill harmful microorganisms
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"pasteurize milk" What is the definition of "pasteurize"?