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constantly | r | constantly kind and gracious | without variation or change , in every case | wordnet | [] | "constantly kind and gracious" What is the definition of "constantly"? |
constantly | r | the world is constantly changing | without interruption | wordnet | [] | "the world is constantly changing" What is the definition of "constantly"? |
squalid | s | the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal | morally degraded | wordnet | [] | "the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal" What is the definition of "squalid"? |
squalid | s | a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town | foul and run-down and repulsive | wordnet | [] | "a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town" What is the definition of "squalid"? |
deposit | n | his deposit was refunded when he returned the car | money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use | wordnet | [] | "his deposit was refunded when he returned the car" What is the definition of "deposit"? |
deposit | v | deposit the suitcase on the bench | to put something somewhere firmly | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "a condemnatory decree" What is the definition of "condemnatory"? |
southerly | s | took a southerly course | situated in or oriented toward the south | wordnet | [
"southern",
""
] | "took a southerly course" What is the definition of "southerly"? |
southerly | s | a hot southerly wind | from the south | wordnet | [
"southern",
""
] | "a hot southerly wind" What is the definition of "southerly"? |
southerly | s | a hot southerly wind | used especially of wind | wordnet | [
"southern",
""
] | "a hot southerly wind" What is the definition of "southerly"? |
southerly | r | the ship turned southerly | toward the south | wordnet | [] | "the ship turned southerly" What is the definition of "southerly"? |
southerly | r | a wind blew southerly | from the south | wordnet | [] | "a wind blew southerly" What is the definition of "southerly"? |
bronchial | a | bronchial tubes | relating to or associated with the bronchi | wordnet | [] | "bronchial tubes" What is the definition of "bronchial"? |
sociality | n | mammals as a class are not strong on sociality | the tendency to associate with others and to form social groups | wordnet | [] | "mammals as a class are not strong on sociality" What is the definition of "sociality"? |
joke | 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 | a triviality not to be taken seriously | wordnet | [] | "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke" What is the definition of "joke"? |
eligibility | n | eligibility of a candidate for office | the quality or state of being eligible | wordnet | [] | "eligibility of a candidate for office" What is the definition of "eligibility"? |
toughen | v | This experience will toughen her | to make tough or tougher | wordnet | [] | "This experience will toughen her" What is the definition of "toughen"? |
exfoliation | n | exfoliation is increased by sunburn | the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin | wordnet | [] | "exfoliation is increased by sunburn" What is the definition of "exfoliation"? |
suspicion | n | he tried to shield me from suspicion | the state of being suspected | wordnet | [] | "he tried to shield me from suspicion" What is the definition of "suspicion"? |
irritation | n | any food produced irritation of the stomach | abnormal sensitivity to stimulation | wordnet | [] | "any food produced irritation of the stomach" What is the definition of "irritation"? |
asexual | a | an asexual spore | not having or involving sex | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "a faceted diamond" What is the definition of "faceted"? |
relegate | v | She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues | to refer to another person for decision or judgment | 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 | to assign to a class or kind | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | 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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "dubious about agreeing to go" What is the definition of "dubious"? |
dubious | s | he has a dubious record indeed | open to doubt or suspicion | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "sciatic nerve" What is the definition of "sciatic"? |
bodiless | s | a bodiless head | having no trunk or main part | wordnet | [] | "a bodiless head" What is the definition of "bodiless"? |
bodiless | s | bodiless ghosts | not having a material body | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament" What is the definition of "nerveless"? |
nerveless | s | the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament | unemotional | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "a weak , nerveless fool , devoid of energy and promptitude " - Nathaniel Hawthorne" What is the definition of "nerveless"? |
carbonize | v | carbonize coal | to turn into carbon , as by burning | wordnet | [] | "carbonize coal" What is the definition of "carbonize"? |
relatively | r | the situation is relatively calm now | in a relative manner | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "the pungent taste of radishes" What is the definition of "pungent"? |
pungent | s | pungent satire | capable of wounding | wordnet | [] | "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 | 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 | [] | "inhale the fresh mountain air" What is the definition of "inhale"? |
diatomic | a | a diatomic molecule | of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms | wordnet | [] | "a diatomic molecule" What is the definition of "diatomic"? |
peculiarly | r | these peculiarly cinematic elements | uniquely or characteristically | wordnet | [] | "these peculiarly cinematic elements" What is the definition of "peculiarly"? |
peculiarly | r | he 's behaving rather peculiarly | in a manner differing from the usual or expected | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "under peculiarly tragic circumstances" What is the definition of "peculiarly"? |
barely | r | they could barely hear the speaker | only a very short time before | 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"? |
attentive | a | attentive to details | giving care or attention | wordnet | [] | "attentive to details" What is the definition of "attentive"? |
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 | [] | "jellyfish are boneless" What is the definition of "boneless"? |
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"? |
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"? |
uppermost | s | the uppermost book in the pile | at or nearest to the top | wordnet | [] | "the uppermost book in the pile" What is the definition of "uppermost"? |
uppermost | r | say what comes uppermost | in or into the most prominent position , as in the mind | wordnet | [] | "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 | [] | "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"? |
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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