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menace
n
he spoke with desperate menace
a threat or the act of threatening
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"he spoke with desperate menace" What is the definition of "menace"?
parenthetically
r
he added parenthetically that he would not attend the wedding ceremony
in a parenthetical manner
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"he added parenthetically that he would not attend the wedding ceremony" What is the definition of "parenthetically"?
vainly
r
the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution
to no avail
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"the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution" What is the definition of "vainly"?
uncork
v
uncork his anger
to release
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"uncork his anger" What is the definition of "uncork"?
uncork
v
uncork the French wine
to draw the cork from bottles
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"uncork the French wine" What is the definition of "uncork"?
converge
v
The lines converge at this point
to be adjacent or come together
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[ "breast", "meet", "converging", "breasted", "meeting" ]
"The lines converge at this point" What is the definition of "converge"?
positivist
a
positivist thinkers
of or relating to positivism
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[ "positive", "" ]
"positivist thinkers" What is the definition of "positivist"?
waterless
s
a waterless well
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
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"a waterless well" What is the definition of "waterless"?
subdued
s
children were subdued and silent
quieted and brought under control
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"children were subdued and silent" What is the definition of "subdued"?
subdued
s
a subdued whisper
in a softened tone
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"a subdued whisper" What is the definition of "subdued"?
display
n
made a display of strength
something intended to communicate a particular impression
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[ "show", "pomp" ]
"made a display of strength" What is the definition of "display"?
display
v
National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship
to to show , make visible or apparent
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[ "exhibit", "expose", "model", "flaunt", "modeling", "gibbet", "pose", "brandish", "produce", "show", "posture", "sit", "flash" ]
"National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship" What is the definition of "display"?
eagerness
n
they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
prompt willingness
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"they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel" What is the definition of "eagerness"?
abominably
r
I do n't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably
in an offensive and hateful manner
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"I do n't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably" What is the definition of "abominably"?
lanky
s
a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
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"a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man" What is the definition of "lanky"?
physical
a
physical exercise
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
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"physical exercise" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical
a
physical sciences
relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy
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"physical sciences" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical
a
physical sciences
especially physics
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"physical sciences" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical
s
a physical manifestation
having substance or material existence
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"a physical manifestation" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical
s
a physical manifestation
perceptible to the senses
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"a physical manifestation" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical
s
a reflex response to physical stimuli
according with material things or natural laws other than those peculiar to living matter
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"a reflex response to physical stimuli" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical
s
a very physical dance performance
characterized by energetic bodily activity
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"a very physical dance performance" What is the definition of "physical"?
namer
n
the owner is usually the namer of a boat
a person who gives a name or names
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"the owner is usually the namer of a boat" What is the definition of "namer"?
place
n
he has a special place in my thoughts
an abstract mental location
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"he has a special place in my thoughts" What is the definition of "place"?
place
n
He comes from a place near Chicago
a general vicinity
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"He comes from a place near Chicago" What is the definition of "place"?
place
v
place a phone call
to to arrange for
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"place a phone call" What is the definition of "place"?
theme
n
it was the usual ` boy gets girl ' theme
a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
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[ "idea", "thought", "motif" ]
"it was the usual ` boy gets girl ' theme" What is the definition of "theme"?
theme
n
the theme is announced in the first measures
melodic subject of a musical composition
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[ "motif", "air", "statement", "melody", "strain", "tune", "variation", "idea", "line", "motive" ]
"the theme is announced in the first measures" What is the definition of "theme"?
theme
n
his letters were always on the theme of love
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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[ "keynote", "question", "precedent", "subject", "topic", "substance" ]
"his letters were always on the theme of love" What is the definition of "theme"?
uncertainty
n
the uncertainty of the outcome
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
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"the uncertainty of the outcome" What is the definition of "uncertainty"?
fundamental
s
the fundamental laws of the universe
being or involving basic facts or principles
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"the fundamental laws of the universe" What is the definition of "fundamental"?
fundamental
s
the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred
far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
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"the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred" What is the definition of "fundamental"?
fundamental
s
an example that was fundamental to the argument
serving as an essential component
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"an example that was fundamental to the argument" What is the definition of "fundamental"?
vehicular
a
vehicular traffic
of or relating to or intended for motor vehicles
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"vehicular traffic" What is the definition of "vehicular"?
dander
n
having one 's hackles or dander up
a feeling of anger and animosity
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"having one 's hackles or dander up" What is the definition of "dander"?
profane
v
profane the name of God
to violate the sacred character of a place or language
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[ "attack", "desecrate", "violate", "outrage", "assail", "assault" ]
"profane the name of God" What is the definition of "profane"?
profane
s
profane words
characterized by profanity or cursing
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"profane words" What is the definition of "profane"?
profane
s
profane utterances against the Church
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
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"profane utterances against the Church" What is the definition of "profane"?
profane
a
sacred and profane music
not concerned with or devoted to religion
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"sacred and profane music" What is the definition of "profane"?
strident
s
strident demands
being sharply insistent on being heard
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"strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?
strident
s
strident demands
conspicuously and offensively loud
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"strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?
strident
s
strident demands
given to vehement outcry
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"strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?
observe
v
Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
to watch attentively
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"Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals" What is the definition of "observe"?
affable
s
an affable smile
diffusing warmth and friendliness
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[ "amiable", "", "cordial", "genial" ]
"an affable smile" What is the definition of "affable"?
pursuant
s
pursuant to our agreement
in conformance to or agreement with
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"pursuant to our agreement" What is the definition of "pursuant"?
articulately
r
he argued articulately for his plan
in an articulate manner
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"he argued articulately for his plan" What is the definition of "articulately"?
hesitation
n
there was a hesitation in his speech
the act of pausing uncertainly
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[ "waver", "faltering", "pause", "falter" ]
"there was a hesitation in his speech" What is the definition of "hesitation"?
hesitation
n
after some hesitation he agreed
a certain degree of unwillingness
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[ "hesitancy", "indisposition", "disinclination", "sloth", "reluctance" ]
"after some hesitation he agreed" What is the definition of "hesitation"?
destructive
a
a policy that is destructive to the economy
causing destruction or much damage
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"a policy that is destructive to the economy" What is the definition of "destructive"?
wonted
s
with her wonted candor
commonly used or practiced
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[ "habitual", "", "accustomed" ]
"with her wonted candor" What is the definition of "wonted"?
wonted
s
with her wonted candor
usual
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[ "habitual", "", "accustomed" ]
"with her wonted candor" What is the definition of "wonted"?
juncture
n
at that juncture he had no idea what to do
a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made
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"at that juncture he had no idea what to do" What is the definition of "juncture"?
stupendous
s
a stupendous field of grass
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
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"a stupendous field of grass" What is the definition of "stupendous"?
receptivity
n
their receptivity to the proposal
willingness or readiness to receive especially impressions or ideas
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"their receptivity to the proposal" What is the definition of "receptivity"?
lenten
a
lenten food
of or relating to or suitable for lent
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"lenten food" What is the definition of "lenten"?
repeatedly
r
it must be washed repeatedly
several time
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"it must be washed repeatedly" What is the definition of "repeatedly"?
gulp
n
he finished it at a single gulp
a large and hurried swallow
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[ "swig", "swallow", "draft", "drink" ]
"he finished it at a single gulp" What is the definition of "gulp"?
contorted
s
his mad contorted smile
twisted especially as in pain or struggle
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"his mad contorted smile" What is the definition of "contorted"?
cornered
s
she had me cornered between the porch and her car
forced to turn and face attackers
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"she had me cornered between the porch and her car" What is the definition of "cornered"?
evidence
n
the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
your basis for belief or disbelief
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"the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling" What is the definition of "evidence"?
evidence
n
the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
knowledge on which to base belief
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"the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling" What is the definition of "evidence"?
evidence
n
his trembling was evidence of his fear
an indication that makes something evident
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"his trembling was evidence of his fear" What is the definition of "evidence"?
woolen
a
a woolen sweater
of or related to or made of wool
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"a woolen sweater" What is the definition of "woolen"?
picaresque
s
picaresque novels
involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction
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"picaresque novels" What is the definition of "picaresque"?
quaintly
r
the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly
in a strange but not unpleasant manner
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"the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly" What is the definition of "quaintly"?
quaintly
r
the room was quaintly furnished
in a quaint old-fashioned manner
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"the room was quaintly furnished" What is the definition of "quaintly"?
herd
n
the children resembled a fairy herd
a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
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[ "ruck", "concourse", "multitude" ]
"the children resembled a fairy herd" What is the definition of "herd"?
unwieldy
a
we set about towing the unwieldy structure into the shelter
difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
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"we set about towing the unwieldy structure into the shelter" What is the definition of "unwieldy"?
unwieldy
s
unwieldy rules and regulations
difficult to work or manipulate
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"unwieldy rules and regulations" What is the definition of "unwieldy"?
unwieldy
s
heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair
lacking grace in movement or posture
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[ "gawky", "", "clumsy", "ungainly" ]
"heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair" What is the definition of "unwieldy"?
ruthless
s
an act of ruthless ferocity
without mercy or pity
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"an act of ruthless ferocity" What is the definition of "ruthless"?
ostracize
v
Ever since I spoke up , my colleagues ostracize me
to avoid speaking to or dealing with
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"Ever since I spoke up , my colleagues ostracize me" What is the definition of "ostracize"?
proportionately
r
your salary will rise proportionately to your workload
to a proportionate degree
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"your salary will rise proportionately to your workload" What is the definition of "proportionately"?
proportionately
r
the height of this wall must be reduced proportionately to give the room pleasant dimensions
in proportion
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"the height of this wall must be reduced proportionately to give the room pleasant dimensions" What is the definition of "proportionately"?
upcountry
s
upcountry districts
of or coming from the middle of a region or country
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[ "interior", "", "midland" ]
"upcountry districts" What is the definition of "upcountry"?
anywhere
r
you can find this food anywhere
at or in or to any place
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"you can find this food anywhere" What is the definition of "anywhere"?
incompleteness
n
the study was criticized for incompleteness of data but it stimulated further research
the state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect
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"the study was criticized for incompleteness of data but it stimulated further research" What is the definition of "incompleteness"?
price
n
the price of gasoline
the amount of money needed to purchase something
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[ "valuation", "damage", "cost" ]
"the price of gasoline" What is the definition of "price"?
price
n
the price of success is hard work
value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
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[ "value", "toll", "cost" ]
"the price of success is hard work" What is the definition of "price"?
price
n
her price is far above rubies
the high value or worth of something
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"her price is far above rubies" What is the definition of "price"?
procedure
n
the procedure of obtaining a driver 's license
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
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[ "process", "stiffening", "condition", "indirection", "formula", "calculation", "activity", "computation" ]
"the procedure of obtaining a driver 's license" What is the definition of "procedure"?
vascular
a
vascular constriction
of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids
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"vascular constriction" What is the definition of "vascular"?
analogous
s
brains and computers are often considered analogous
similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
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"brains and computers are often considered analogous" What is the definition of "analogous"?
analogous
a
the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous
corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
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"the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous" What is the definition of "analogous"?
shoveler
n
a shoveler of coal
a worker who shovels
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"a shoveler of coal" What is the definition of "shoveler"?
sizable
s
a sizable fortune
fairly large
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"a sizable fortune" What is the definition of "sizable"?
sizable
s
a sizable fortune
large in amount or extent or degree
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[ "tidy", "", "goodish", "hefty" ]
"a sizable fortune" What is the definition of "sizable"?
undercut
v
undercut a vein of ore
to cut away the underpart of
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"undercut a vein of ore" What is the definition of "undercut"?
apologetic
a
an apologetic note
offering or expressing apology
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"an apologetic note" What is the definition of "apologetic"?
cozy
s
a cozy nook near the fire
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
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"a cozy nook near the fire" What is the definition of "cozy"?
cozy
s
had a cozy chat
having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
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"had a cozy chat" What is the definition of "cozy"?
cozy
s
a cozy arrangement with the police
suggesting connivance
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"a cozy arrangement with the police" What is the definition of "cozy"?
westerly
r
the wind blew westerly
from the west
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"the wind blew westerly" What is the definition of "westerly"?
stately
s
stately columns
impressive in appearance
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"stately columns" What is the definition of "stately"?
affect
v
Will the new rules affect me ?
to have an effect upon
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[ "color", "impacted", "hit", "modify", "inconvenience", "treat", "redound", "bother", "expose", "scupper", "disobliging", "process", "affecting", "trouble", "affected", "endanger", "strike", "change", "subject", "exciting", "alter", "touch", "influence", "peril", "tinge", "impact", "queer", "distort", "coloring", "stimulate" ]
"Will the new rules affect me ?" What is the definition of "affect"?
vital
s
vital organs
performing an essential function in the living body
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"vital organs" What is the definition of "vital"?
vital
s
vital signs
manifesting or characteristic of life
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"vital signs" What is the definition of "vital"?
vital
s
vital for a healthy society
urgently needed
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"vital for a healthy society" What is the definition of "vital"?
vital
s
vital for a healthy society
absolutely necessary
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"vital for a healthy society" What is the definition of "vital"?
dimorphic
a
dimorphic crystals
occurring or existing in two different forms
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"dimorphic crystals" What is the definition of "dimorphic"?