LM-Lexicon/Wordnet · Datasets at Hugging Face

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menace	n	he spoke with desperate menace	a threat or the act of threatening	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution" What is the definition of "vainly"?
uncork	v	uncork his anger	to release	wordnet	[]	"uncork his anger" What is the definition of "uncork"?
uncork	v	uncork the French wine	to draw the cork from bottles	wordnet	[]	"uncork the French wine" What is the definition of "uncork"?
converge	v	The lines converge at this point	to be adjacent or come together	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[ "positive", "" ]	"positivist thinkers" What is the definition of "positivist"?
waterless	s	a waterless well	lacking sufficient water or rainfall	wordnet	[]	"a waterless well" What is the definition of "waterless"?
subdued	s	children were subdued and silent	quieted and brought under control	wordnet	[]	"children were subdued and silent" What is the definition of "subdued"?
subdued	s	a subdued whisper	in a softened tone	wordnet	[]	"a subdued whisper" What is the definition of "subdued"?
display	n	made a display of strength	something intended to communicate a particular impression	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"physical exercise" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical	a	physical sciences	relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy	wordnet	[]	"physical sciences" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical	a	physical sciences	especially physics	wordnet	[]	"physical sciences" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical	s	a physical manifestation	having substance or material existence	wordnet	[]	"a physical manifestation" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical	s	a physical manifestation	perceptible to the senses	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"a reflex response to physical stimuli" What is the definition of "physical"?
physical	s	a very physical dance performance	characterized by energetic bodily activity	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"He comes from a place near Chicago" What is the definition of "place"?
place	v	place a phone call	to to arrange for	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"vehicular traffic" What is the definition of "vehicular"?
dander	n	having one 's hackles or dander up	a feeling of anger and animosity	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"profane words" What is the definition of "profane"?
profane	s	profane utterances against the Church	grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred	wordnet	[]	"profane utterances against the Church" What is the definition of "profane"?
profane	a	sacred and profane music	not concerned with or devoted to religion	wordnet	[]	"sacred and profane music" What is the definition of "profane"?
strident	s	strident demands	being sharply insistent on being heard	wordnet	[]	"strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?
strident	s	strident demands	conspicuously and offensively loud	wordnet	[]	"strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?
strident	s	strident demands	given to vehement outcry	wordnet	[]	"strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?
observe	v	Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals	to watch attentively	wordnet	[]	"Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals" What is the definition of "observe"?
affable	s	an affable smile	diffusing warmth and friendliness	wordnet	[ "amiable", "", "cordial", "genial" ]	"an affable smile" What is the definition of "affable"?
pursuant	s	pursuant to our agreement	in conformance to or agreement with	wordnet	[]	"pursuant to our agreement" What is the definition of "pursuant"?
articulately	r	he argued articulately for his plan	in an articulate manner	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"a policy that is destructive to the economy" What is the definition of "destructive"?
wonted	s	with her wonted candor	commonly used or practiced	wordnet	[ "habitual", "", "accustomed" ]	"with her wonted candor" What is the definition of "wonted"?
wonted	s	with her wonted candor	usual	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"their receptivity to the proposal" What is the definition of "receptivity"?
lenten	a	lenten food	of or relating to or suitable for lent	wordnet	[]	"lenten food" What is the definition of "lenten"?
repeatedly	r	it must be washed repeatedly	several time	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"picaresque novels" What is the definition of "picaresque"?
quaintly	r	the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly	in a strange but not unpleasant manner	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"a shoveler of coal" What is the definition of "shoveler"?
sizable	s	a sizable fortune	fairly large	wordnet	[]	"a sizable fortune" What is the definition of "sizable"?
sizable	s	a sizable fortune	large in amount or extent or degree	wordnet	[ "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	wordnet	[]	"undercut a vein of ore" What is the definition of "undercut"?
apologetic	a	an apologetic note	offering or expressing apology	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"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	wordnet	[]	"had a cozy chat" What is the definition of "cozy"?
cozy	s	a cozy arrangement with the police	suggesting connivance	wordnet	[]	"a cozy arrangement with the police" What is the definition of "cozy"?
westerly	r	the wind blew westerly	from the west	wordnet	[]	"the wind blew westerly" What is the definition of "westerly"?
stately	s	stately columns	impressive in appearance	wordnet	[]	"stately columns" What is the definition of "stately"?
affect	v	Will the new rules affect me ?	to have an effect upon	wordnet	[ "color", "impacted", "hit", "modify", "inconvenience", "treat", "redound", "bother", "expose", "scupper", "disobliging", "process", "affecting", "trouble", "affected", "endanger", "strike", "change", "subject", "exciting", "alter", "touch", "influence", "peril", "ting...	"Will the new rules affect me ?" What is the definition of "affect"?
vital	s	vital organs	performing an essential function in the living body	wordnet	[]	"vital organs" What is the definition of "vital"?
vital	s	vital signs	manifesting or characteristic of life	wordnet	[]	"vital signs" What is the definition of "vital"?
vital	s	vital for a healthy society	urgently needed	wordnet	[]	"vital for a healthy society" What is the definition of "vital"?
vital	s	vital for a healthy society	absolutely necessary	wordnet	[]	"vital for a healthy society" What is the definition of "vital"?
dimorphic	a	dimorphic crystals	occurring or existing in two different forms	wordnet	[]	"dimorphic crystals" What is the definition of "dimorphic"?

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

wordnet

[ "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

wordnet

[ "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

wordnet

[ "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

wordnet

[ "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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gulp

n

he finished it at a single gulp

a large and hurried swallow

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[ "swig", "swallow", "draft", "drink" ]

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contorted

s

his mad contorted smile

twisted especially as in pain or struggle

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cornered

s

she had me cornered between the porch and her car

forced to turn and face attackers

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evidence

n

the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling

your basis for belief or disbelief

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evidence

n

the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling

knowledge on which to base belief

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evidence

n

his trembling was evidence of his fear

an indication that makes something evident

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woolen

a

a woolen sweater

of or related to or made of wool

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picaresque

s

picaresque novels

involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction

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quaintly

r

the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly

in a strange but not unpleasant manner

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quaintly

r

the room was quaintly furnished

in a quaint old-fashioned manner

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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" ]

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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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unwieldy

s

unwieldy rules and regulations

difficult to work or manipulate

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unwieldy

s

heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair

lacking grace in movement or posture

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[ "gawky", "", "clumsy", "ungainly" ]

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ruthless

s

an act of ruthless ferocity

without mercy or pity

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ostracize

v

Ever since I spoke up , my colleagues ostracize me

to avoid speaking to or dealing with

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proportionately

r

your salary will rise proportionately to your workload

to a proportionate degree

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proportionately

r

the height of this wall must be reduced proportionately to give the room pleasant dimensions

in proportion

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upcountry

s

upcountry districts

of or coming from the middle of a region or country

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anywhere

r

you can find this food anywhere

at or in or to any place

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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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price

n

the price of gasoline

the amount of money needed to purchase something

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[ "valuation", "damage", "cost" ]

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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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price

n

her price is far above rubies

the high value or worth of something

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procedure

n

the procedure of obtaining a driver 's license

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

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vascular

a

vascular constriction

of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids

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analogous

s

brains and computers are often considered analogous

similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar

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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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shoveler

n

a shoveler of coal

a worker who shovels

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sizable

s

a sizable fortune

fairly large

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sizable

s

a sizable fortune

large in amount or extent or degree

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[ "tidy", "", "goodish", "hefty" ]

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undercut

v

undercut a vein of ore

to cut away the underpart of

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apologetic

a

an apologetic note

offering or expressing apology

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cozy

s

a cozy nook near the fire

enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

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cozy

s

had a cozy chat

having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

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cozy

s

a cozy arrangement with the police

suggesting connivance

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westerly

r

the wind blew westerly

from the west

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stately

s

stately columns

impressive in appearance

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affect

v

Will the new rules affect me ?

to have an effect upon

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"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

s

vital signs

manifesting or characteristic of life

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vital

s

vital for a healthy society

urgently needed

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vital

s

vital for a healthy society

absolutely necessary

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dimorphic

a

dimorphic crystals

occurring or existing in two different forms

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