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constantly
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r
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constantly kind and gracious
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without variation or change , in every case
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"constantly kind and gracious" What is the definition of "constantly"?
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constantly
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r
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the world is constantly changing
|
without interruption
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"the world is constantly changing" What is the definition of "constantly"?
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squalid
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s
|
the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal
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morally degraded
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"the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal" What is the definition of "squalid"?
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squalid
|
s
|
a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town
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foul and run-down and repulsive
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[] |
"a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town" What is the definition of "squalid"?
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deposit
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n
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his deposit was refunded when he returned the car
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money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use
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[] |
"his deposit was refunded when he returned the car" What is the definition of "deposit"?
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deposit
|
v
|
deposit the suitcase on the bench
|
to put something somewhere firmly
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|
[
"set",
"bury",
"laying",
"laid",
"put",
"lay",
"situate",
"place",
"pose",
"putting",
"posit",
"setting"
] |
"deposit the suitcase on the bench" What is the definition of "deposit"?
|
condemnatory
|
s
|
a condemnatory decree
|
containing or imposing condemnation or censure
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"a condemnatory decree" What is the definition of "condemnatory"?
|
southerly
|
s
|
took a southerly course
|
situated in or oriented toward the south
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wordnet
|
[
"southern",
""
] |
"took a southerly course" What is the definition of "southerly"?
|
southerly
|
s
|
a hot southerly wind
|
from the south
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wordnet
|
[
"southern",
""
] |
"a hot southerly wind" What is the definition of "southerly"?
|
southerly
|
s
|
a hot southerly wind
|
used especially of wind
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wordnet
|
[
"southern",
""
] |
"a hot southerly wind" What is the definition of "southerly"?
|
southerly
|
r
|
the ship turned southerly
|
toward the south
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[] |
"the ship turned southerly" What is the definition of "southerly"?
|
southerly
|
r
|
a wind blew southerly
|
from the south
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[] |
"a wind blew southerly" What is the definition of "southerly"?
|
bronchial
|
a
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bronchial tubes
|
relating to or associated with the bronchi
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"bronchial tubes" What is the definition of "bronchial"?
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sociality
|
n
|
mammals as a class are not strong on sociality
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the tendency to associate with others and to form social groups
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"mammals as a class are not strong on sociality" What is the definition of "sociality"?
|
joke
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n
|
he told a very funny joke
|
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
|
wordnet
|
[
"scream",
"humor",
"funny",
"witticism",
"riot",
"jape",
"jest",
"howler"
] |
"he told a very funny joke" What is the definition of "joke"?
|
joke
|
n
|
I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke
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a triviality not to be taken seriously
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[] |
"I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke" What is the definition of "joke"?
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eligibility
|
n
|
eligibility of a candidate for office
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the quality or state of being eligible
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[] |
"eligibility of a candidate for office" What is the definition of "eligibility"?
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toughen
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v
|
This experience will toughen her
|
to make tough or tougher
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[] |
"This experience will toughen her" What is the definition of "toughen"?
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exfoliation
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n
|
exfoliation is increased by sunburn
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the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin
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"exfoliation is increased by sunburn" What is the definition of "exfoliation"?
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suspicion
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n
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he tried to shield me from suspicion
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the state of being suspected
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[] |
"he tried to shield me from suspicion" What is the definition of "suspicion"?
|
irritation
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n
|
any food produced irritation of the stomach
|
abnormal sensitivity to stimulation
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[] |
"any food produced irritation of the stomach" What is the definition of "irritation"?
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asexual
|
a
|
an asexual spore
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not having or involving sex
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[] |
"an asexual spore" What is the definition of "asexual"?
|
shopworn
|
s
|
shopworn merchandise at half price
|
worn or faded from being on display in a store
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[] |
"shopworn merchandise at half price" What is the definition of "shopworn"?
|
absurdity
|
n
|
the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown 's behavior
|
a ludicrous folly
|
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|
[
"fatuity",
"silliness",
"folly",
"foolishness"
] |
"the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown 's behavior" What is the definition of "absurdity"?
|
defect
|
n
|
that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
|
a failing or deficiency
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[
"disadvantage",
"shortcoming"
] |
"that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information" What is the definition of "defect"?
|
faceted
|
a
|
a faceted diamond
|
having facets
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[] |
"a faceted diamond" What is the definition of "faceted"?
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relegate
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v
|
She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues
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to refer to another person for decision or judgment
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wordnet
|
[
"submit",
"subject"
] |
"She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues" What is the definition of "relegate"?
|
relegate
|
v
|
People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms
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to assign to a class or kind
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[] |
"People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms" What is the definition of "relegate"?
|
tally
|
n
|
their first tally came in the 3rd inning
|
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
|
wordnet
|
[
"run",
"score"
] |
"their first tally came in the 3rd inning" What is the definition of "tally"?
|
diseased
|
s
|
diseased tonsils
|
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
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[] |
"diseased tonsils" What is the definition of "diseased"?
|
cliff
|
n
|
he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town
|
a steep high face of rock
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wordnet
|
[
"drop",
"formation",
"precipice"
] |
"he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town" What is the definition of "cliff"?
|
dubious
|
s
|
they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious
|
not convinced
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[] |
"they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious" What is the definition of "dubious"?
|
dubious
|
s
|
dubious about agreeing to go
|
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
|
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[] |
"dubious about agreeing to go" What is the definition of "dubious"?
|
dubious
|
s
|
he has a dubious record indeed
|
open to doubt or suspicion
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[] |
"he has a dubious record indeed" What is the definition of "dubious"?
|
sciatic
|
a
|
sciatic nerve
|
of or relating to the ischium or the part of the hipbone containing it
|
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[] |
"sciatic nerve" What is the definition of "sciatic"?
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bodiless
|
s
|
a bodiless head
|
having no trunk or main part
|
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[] |
"a bodiless head" What is the definition of "bodiless"?
|
bodiless
|
s
|
bodiless ghosts
|
not having a material body
|
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[] |
"bodiless ghosts" What is the definition of "bodiless"?
|
nerveless
|
s
|
the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament
|
marked by calm self-control especially in trying circumstances
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[] |
"the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament" What is the definition of "nerveless"?
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nerveless
|
s
|
the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament
|
unemotional
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[] |
"the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament" What is the definition of "nerveless"?
|
nerveless
|
s
|
a weak , nerveless fool , devoid of energy and promptitude " - Nathaniel Hawthorne
|
lacking strength
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[] |
"a weak , nerveless fool , devoid of energy and promptitude " - Nathaniel Hawthorne" What is the definition of "nerveless"?
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carbonize
|
v
|
carbonize coal
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to turn into carbon , as by burning
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[] |
"carbonize coal" What is the definition of "carbonize"?
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relatively
|
r
|
the situation is relatively calm now
|
in a relative manner
|
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[] |
"the situation is relatively calm now" What is the definition of "relatively"?
|
relatively
|
r
|
the situation is relatively calm now
|
by comparison to something else
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[] |
"the situation is relatively calm now" What is the definition of "relatively"?
|
uncle
|
n
|
he played uncle to lonely students
|
a source of help and advice and encouragement
|
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[] |
"he played uncle to lonely students" What is the definition of "uncle"?
|
guess
|
v
|
I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
|
to expect , believe , or suppose
|
wordnet
|
[
"reckoning",
"thought",
"opine",
"suspected",
"suppose",
"suspect",
"reckon",
"anticipate",
"expect",
"thinking"
] |
"I guess she is angry at me for standing her up" What is the definition of "guess"?
|
pungent
|
s
|
the pungent taste of radishes
|
strong and sharp
|
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|
[] |
"the pungent taste of radishes" What is the definition of "pungent"?
|
pungent
|
s
|
pungent satire
|
capable of wounding
|
wordnet
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[] |
"pungent satire" What is the definition of "pungent"?
|
weigh
|
v
|
weigh heavily on the mind " , " Something pressed on his mind
|
to to be oppressive or burdensome
|
wordnet
|
[
"matter",
"countess",
"weigh",
"press",
"pressing",
"count"
] |
"weigh heavily on the mind " , " Something pressed on his mind" What is the definition of "weigh"?
|
groom
|
v
|
groom the dogs
|
to give a neat appearance to
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wordnet
|
[
"curry",
"dress",
"beautify"
] |
"groom the dogs" What is the definition of "groom"?
|
conflict
|
n
|
the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph " -- Thomas Paine
|
an open clash between two opposing groups or individuals
|
wordnet
|
[
"pacification",
"uprising",
"feud",
"insurrection",
"battle",
"war",
"fight",
"warfare",
"combat",
"rebellion",
"fighting",
"struggle",
"strife"
] |
"the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph " -- Thomas Paine" What is the definition of "conflict"?
|
conflict
|
n
|
he was immobilized by conflict and indecision
|
opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he was immobilized by conflict and indecision" What is the definition of "conflict"?
|
conflict
|
n
|
his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post
|
a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post" What is the definition of "conflict"?
|
inhale
|
v
|
inhale the fresh mountain air
|
to draw in air
|
wordnet
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[] |
"inhale the fresh mountain air" What is the definition of "inhale"?
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diatomic
|
a
|
a diatomic molecule
|
of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms
|
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|
[] |
"a diatomic molecule" What is the definition of "diatomic"?
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peculiarly
|
r
|
these peculiarly cinematic elements
|
uniquely or characteristically
|
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[] |
"these peculiarly cinematic elements" What is the definition of "peculiarly"?
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peculiarly
|
r
|
he 's behaving rather peculiarly
|
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
|
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[] |
"he 's behaving rather peculiarly" What is the definition of "peculiarly"?
|
peculiarly
|
r
|
under peculiarly tragic circumstances
|
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
|
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[] |
"under peculiarly tragic circumstances" What is the definition of "peculiarly"?
|
barely
|
r
|
they could barely hear the speaker
|
only a very short time before
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wordnet
|
[
"scarce",
"",
"hardly"
] |
"they could barely hear the speaker" What is the definition of "barely"?
|
barely
|
r
|
a barely furnished room
|
in a sparse or scanty way
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a barely furnished room" What is the definition of "barely"?
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attentive
|
a
|
attentive to details
|
giving care or attention
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wordnet
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[] |
"attentive to details" What is the definition of "attentive"?
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tricky
|
s
|
a tricky recipe to follow
|
having concealed difficulty
|
wordnet
|
[
"catchy",
""
] |
"a tricky recipe to follow" What is the definition of "tricky"?
|
tricky
|
s
|
tricky Dick
|
marked by skill in deception
|
wordnet
|
[
"knavish",
"",
"sly",
"foxy",
"slick",
"tricksy",
"guileful",
"cunning"
] |
"tricky Dick" What is the definition of "tricky"?
|
disparagingly
|
r
|
these mythological figures are described disparagingly as belonging ` only to a story '
|
in a disparaging manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"these mythological figures are described disparagingly as belonging ` only to a story '" What is the definition of "disparagingly"?
|
boneless
|
a
|
jellyfish are boneless
|
being without a bone or bones
|
wordnet
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[] |
"jellyfish are boneless" What is the definition of "boneless"?
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spousal
|
a
|
a fitting symbol of spousal love
|
relating to a spouse
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a fitting symbol of spousal love" What is the definition of "spousal"?
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spousal
|
a
|
spousal rites
|
of or relating to a wedding
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"spousal rites" What is the definition of "spousal"?
|
laxness
|
n
|
baths can help the laxness of the bowels
|
the condition of being physiologically lax
|
wordnet
|
[
"status",
"laxity",
"condition"
] |
"baths can help the laxness of the bowels" What is the definition of "laxness"?
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uppermost
|
s
|
the uppermost book in the pile
|
at or nearest to the top
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wordnet
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[] |
"the uppermost book in the pile" What is the definition of "uppermost"?
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uppermost
|
r
|
say what comes uppermost
|
in or into the most prominent position , as in the mind
|
wordnet
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[] |
"say what comes uppermost" What is the definition of "uppermost"?
|
uppermost
|
r
|
the blade turned uppermost
|
in or into the highest position
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the blade turned uppermost" What is the definition of "uppermost"?
|
oratory
|
n
|
he loved the sound of his own oratory
|
addressing an audience formally usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he loved the sound of his own oratory" What is the definition of "oratory"?
|
try
|
n
|
she gave it a good try
|
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
|
wordnet
|
[
"share",
"strain",
"stab",
"battle",
"play",
"offer",
"attempt",
"contribution",
"best",
"trial",
"test",
"batting",
"whirl",
"crack",
"shot",
"bid",
"struggle",
"foray",
"run",
"worst",
"endeavor",
"activity",
"essay"
] |
"she gave it a good try" What is the definition of "try"?
|
impact
|
n
|
the book had an important impact on my thinking
|
a forceful consequence
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the book had an important impact on my thinking" What is the definition of "impact"?
|
impact
|
n
|
the book had an important impact on my thinking
|
a strong effect
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the book had an important impact on my thinking" What is the definition of "impact"?
|
removal
|
n
|
he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy
|
the act of removing
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy" What is the definition of "removal"?
|
deficient
|
s
|
a deficient education
|
inadequate in amount or degree
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a deficient education" What is the definition of "deficient"?
|
rugged
|
a
|
with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture
|
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture" What is the definition of "rugged"?
|
rugged
|
a
|
with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture
|
enduring
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture" What is the definition of "rugged"?
|
rugged
|
s
|
a rugged competitive examination
|
very difficult
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a rugged competitive examination" What is the definition of "rugged"?
|
rugged
|
s
|
a rugged competitive examination
|
severely testing stamina or resolution
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a rugged competitive examination" What is the definition of "rugged"?
|
rugged
|
s
|
rugged ground
|
topographically very uneven
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"rugged ground" What is the definition of "rugged"?
|
farming
|
n
|
farming is a strenuous life
|
agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life
|
wordnet
|
[
"business",
"job",
"land",
"occupation",
"line"
] |
"farming is a strenuous life" What is the definition of "farming"?
|
farming
|
v
|
My son is farming in California
|
to be a farmer
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"My son is farming in California" What is the definition of "farming"?
|
farming
|
v
|
My son is farming in California
|
to work as a farmer
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"My son is farming in California" What is the definition of "farming"?
|
farming
|
s
|
farming communities
|
relating to rural matters
|
wordnet
|
[
"agrarian",
"",
"agricultural"
] |
"farming communities" What is the definition of "farming"?
|
manicure
|
v
|
manicure fingernails
|
to trim carefully and neatly
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"manicure fingernails" What is the definition of "manicure"?
|
sorrowful
|
a
|
sorrowful widows
|
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"sorrowful widows" What is the definition of "sorrowful"?
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simmer
|
n
|
the stew remained at a simmer for hours
|
temperature just below the boiling point
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the stew remained at a simmer for hours" What is the definition of "simmer"?
|
simmer
|
v
|
simmer the sauce
|
to boil slowly at low temperature
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"simmer the sauce" What is the definition of "simmer"?
|
chic
|
s
|
chic elegance
|
elegant and stylish
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"chic elegance" What is the definition of "chic"?
|
previous
|
s
|
the previous owner
|
just preceding something else in time or order
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the previous owner" What is the definition of "previous"?
|
previous
|
s
|
our condemnation of him was a bit previous
|
too soon or too hasty
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"our condemnation of him was a bit previous" What is the definition of "previous"?
|
previous
|
s
|
the previous occupant of the White House
|
of the immediate past
|
wordnet
|
[
"former",
"",
"late"
] |
"the previous occupant of the White House" What is the definition of "previous"?
|
sleeved
|
a
|
sleeved garments
|
made with sleeves or sleeves especially as specified
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"sleeved garments" What is the definition of "sleeved"?
|
sleeved
|
a
|
sleeved garments
|
often used in combination
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"sleeved garments" What is the definition of "sleeved"?
|
gastric
|
a
|
gastric ulcer
|
relating to or involving the stomach
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"gastric ulcer" What is the definition of "gastric"?
|
original
|
n
|
this painting is a copy of the original
|
something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
|
wordnet
|
[
"archetype",
"pilot",
"example",
"model"
] |
"this painting is a copy of the original" What is the definition of "original"?
|
original
|
s
|
the original inhabitants of the Americas
|
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the original inhabitants of the Americas" What is the definition of "original"?
|
original
|
s
|
the play is original
|
not derived or copied or translated from something else
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the play is original" What is the definition of "original"?
|
original
|
s
|
the play is original
|
not an adaptation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the play is original" What is the definition of "original"?
|
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