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menace
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n
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he spoke with desperate menace
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a threat or the act of threatening
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"he spoke with desperate menace" What is the definition of "menace"?
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parenthetically
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r
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he added parenthetically that he would not attend the wedding ceremony
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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"?
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vainly
|
r
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the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution
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to no avail
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"the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution" What is the definition of "vainly"?
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uncork
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v
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uncork his anger
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to release
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wordnet
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"uncork his anger" What is the definition of "uncork"?
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uncork
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v
|
uncork the French wine
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to draw the cork from bottles
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"uncork the French wine" What is the definition of "uncork"?
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converge
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v
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The lines converge at this point
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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"?
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positivist
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a
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positivist thinkers
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of or relating to positivism
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wordnet
|
[
"positive",
""
] |
"positivist thinkers" What is the definition of "positivist"?
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waterless
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s
|
a waterless well
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lacking sufficient water or rainfall
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[] |
"a waterless well" What is the definition of "waterless"?
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subdued
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s
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children were subdued and silent
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quieted and brought under control
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[] |
"children were subdued and silent" What is the definition of "subdued"?
|
subdued
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s
|
a subdued whisper
|
in a softened tone
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"a subdued whisper" What is the definition of "subdued"?
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display
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n
|
made a display of strength
|
something intended to communicate a particular impression
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wordnet
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[
"show",
"pomp"
] |
"made a display of strength" What is the definition of "display"?
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display
|
v
|
National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship
|
to to show , make visible or apparent
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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"?
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eagerness
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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"?
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physical
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a
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physical exercise
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involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
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"physical exercise" What is the definition of "physical"?
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physical
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a
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physical sciences
|
relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy
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wordnet
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[] |
"physical sciences" What is the definition of "physical"?
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physical
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a
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physical sciences
|
especially physics
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wordnet
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[] |
"physical sciences" What is the definition of "physical"?
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physical
|
s
|
a physical manifestation
|
having substance or material existence
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wordnet
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[] |
"a physical manifestation" What is the definition of "physical"?
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physical
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s
|
a physical manifestation
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perceptible to the senses
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"a physical manifestation" What is the definition of "physical"?
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physical
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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"?
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physical
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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
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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
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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"?
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theme
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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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wordnet
|
[
"idea",
"thought",
"motif"
] |
"it was the usual ` boy gets girl ' theme" What is the definition of "theme"?
|
theme
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n
|
the theme is announced in the first measures
|
melodic subject of a musical composition
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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
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n
|
his letters were always on the theme of love
|
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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wordnet
|
[
"keynote",
"question",
"precedent",
"subject",
"topic",
"substance"
] |
"his letters were always on the theme of love" What is the definition of "theme"?
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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"?
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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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wordnet
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[] |
"the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred" What is the definition of "fundamental"?
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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"?
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profane
|
v
|
profane the name of God
|
to violate the sacred character of a place or language
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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
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[] |
"profane words" What is the definition of "profane"?
|
profane
|
s
|
profane utterances against the Church
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grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
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[] |
"profane utterances against the Church" What is the definition of "profane"?
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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"?
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strident
|
s
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strident demands
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being sharply insistent on being heard
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[] |
"strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?
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strident
|
s
|
strident demands
|
conspicuously and offensively loud
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wordnet
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[] |
"strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?
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strident
|
s
|
strident demands
|
given to vehement outcry
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[] |
"strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?
|
observe
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v
|
Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
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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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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
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wordnet
|
[] |
"pursuant to our agreement" What is the definition of "pursuant"?
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articulately
|
r
|
he argued articulately for his plan
|
in an articulate manner
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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
|
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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
|
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"?
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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"?
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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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[] |
"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
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wordnet
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[] |
"his trembling was evidence of his fear" What is the definition of "evidence"?
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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
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wordnet
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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
|
wordnet
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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
|
wordnet
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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
|
wordnet
|
[
"ruck",
"concourse",
"multitude"
] |
"the children resembled a fairy herd" What is the definition of "herd"?
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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
|
wordnet
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[] |
"we set about towing the unwieldy structure into the shelter" What is the definition of "unwieldy"?
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unwieldy
|
s
|
unwieldy rules and regulations
|
difficult to work or manipulate
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wordnet
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[] |
"unwieldy rules and regulations" What is the definition of "unwieldy"?
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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"?
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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"?
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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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wordnet
|
[] |
"Ever since I spoke up , my colleagues ostracize me" What is the definition of "ostracize"?
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proportionately
|
r
|
your salary will rise proportionately to your workload
|
to a proportionate degree
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wordnet
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[] |
"your salary will rise proportionately to your workload" What is the definition of "proportionately"?
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proportionately
|
r
|
the height of this wall must be reduced proportionately to give the room pleasant dimensions
|
in proportion
|
wordnet
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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"?
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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"?
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anywhere
|
r
|
you can find this food anywhere
|
at or in or to any place
|
wordnet
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[] |
"you can find this food anywhere" What is the definition of "anywhere"?
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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
|
wordnet
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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
|
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"?
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vascular
|
a
|
vascular constriction
|
of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids
|
wordnet
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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
|
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
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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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wordnet
|
[] |
"a shoveler of coal" What is the definition of "shoveler"?
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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"?
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apologetic
|
a
|
an apologetic note
|
offering or expressing apology
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an apologetic note" What is the definition of "apologetic"?
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cozy
|
s
|
a cozy nook near the fire
|
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a cozy nook near the fire" What is the definition of "cozy"?
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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"?
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cozy
|
s
|
a cozy arrangement with the police
|
suggesting connivance
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a cozy arrangement with the police" What is the definition of "cozy"?
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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",
"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
|
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"?
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vital
|
s
|
vital for a healthy society
|
urgently needed
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"vital for a healthy society" What is the definition of "vital"?
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vital
|
s
|
vital for a healthy society
|
absolutely necessary
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"vital for a healthy society" What is the definition of "vital"?
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dimorphic
|
a
|
dimorphic crystals
|
occurring or existing in two different forms
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"dimorphic crystals" What is the definition of "dimorphic"?
|
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