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topical
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s
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a topical reference
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of interest at the present time
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"a topical reference" What is the definition of "topical"?
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topical
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a
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a detailed record on both a chronological and a topical basis
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of or relating to or arranged by topics
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"a detailed record on both a chronological and a topical basis" What is the definition of "topical"?
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royal
|
a
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the royal party
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of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
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"the royal party" What is the definition of "royal"?
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royal
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s
|
of royal ancestry
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being of the rank of a monarch
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"of royal ancestry" What is the definition of "royal"?
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royal
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s
|
treated with royal acclaim
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belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
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wordnet
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[
"regal",
"",
"imperial"
] |
"treated with royal acclaim" What is the definition of "royal"?
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foreboding
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n
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a steadily escalating sense of foreboding
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a feeling of evil to come
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wordnet
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[
"boding",
"presage",
"shadow",
"dread",
"presentiment",
"premonition",
"apprehension",
"apprehensiveness"
] |
"a steadily escalating sense of foreboding" What is the definition of "foreboding"?
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explore
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v
|
explore unknown territory in biology
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to travel to or penetrate into
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"explore unknown territory in biology" What is the definition of "explore"?
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curtail
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v
|
curtail drinking in school
|
to place restrictions on
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"curtail drinking in school" What is the definition of "curtail"?
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aim
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n
|
he took aim and fired
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the action of directing something at an object
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wordnet
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"he took aim and fired" What is the definition of "aim"?
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aim
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n
|
it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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wordnet
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[
"sake",
"end",
"design",
"goal",
"mind",
"idea",
"purpose",
"view"
] |
"it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs" What is the definition of "aim"?
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aim
|
v
|
Please do n't aim at your little brother !
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to point or cause to go blows , weapons , or objects such as photographic equipment towards
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wordnet
|
[
"point",
"pointed",
"hold",
"swing",
"leveling",
"target",
"place",
"direct",
"aim",
"turn",
"sight",
"sighted",
"charge",
"take",
"level"
] |
"Please do n't aim at your little brother !" What is the definition of "aim"?
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aim
|
v
|
I aim to arrive at noon
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to propose or intend
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wordnet
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[
"purpose",
"propose",
"intend",
"mean"
] |
"I aim to arrive at noon" What is the definition of "aim"?
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aim
|
v
|
She wanted to aim a pun
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to direct a remark toward an intended goal
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wordnet
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[] |
"She wanted to aim a pun" What is the definition of "aim"?
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rationality
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n
|
his rationality may have been impaired
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the state of having good sense and sound judgment
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wordnet
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[
"reasonableness",
"reason",
"sanity"
] |
"his rationality may have been impaired" What is the definition of "rationality"?
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union
|
n
|
you have to join the union in order to get a job
|
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
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"you have to join the union in order to get a job" What is the definition of "union"?
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union
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n
|
there is strength in union
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the state of being joined or united or linked
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wordnet
|
[
"conjunction",
"coalition",
"association",
"connection",
"conjugation",
"fusion",
"link",
"syncretism",
"unification",
"junction",
"marriage"
] |
"there is strength in union" What is the definition of "union"?
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intimately
|
r
|
the two phenomena are intimately connected
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in a close manner
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[] |
"the two phenomena are intimately connected" What is the definition of "intimately"?
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forth
|
r
|
from that time forth
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forward in time or order or degree
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"from that time forth" What is the definition of "forth"?
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forth
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r
|
came forth from the crowd
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out into view
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[] |
"came forth from the crowd" What is the definition of "forth"?
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quell
|
v
|
quell my hunger
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to overcome or allay
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wordnet
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[
"meet",
"fill",
"stay",
"satisfy"
] |
"quell my hunger" What is the definition of "quell"?
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playbill
|
n
|
he could n't find her name on the playbill
|
a theatrical program
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[] |
"he could n't find her name on the playbill" What is the definition of "playbill"?
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operation
|
n
|
that rule is no longer in operation
|
the state of being in effect or being operative
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[] |
"that rule is no longer in operation" What is the definition of "operation"?
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operation
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n
|
a large-scale farming operation
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a business especially one run on a large scale
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"a large-scale farming operation" What is the definition of "operation"?
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operation
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n
|
they organized a rescue operation
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a planned activity involving many people performing various actions
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"they organized a rescue operation" What is the definition of "operation"?
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planetary
|
a
|
planetary rumblings and eructations " - L.C.Eiseley
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of or relating to or characteristic of the planet earth or its inhabitants
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"planetary rumblings and eructations " - L.C.Eiseley" What is the definition of "planetary"?
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planetary
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a
|
planetary motion
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of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets
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[] |
"planetary motion" What is the definition of "planetary"?
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planetary
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s
|
a planetary vagabond
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having no fixed course
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[] |
"a planetary vagabond" What is the definition of "planetary"?
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planetary
|
s
|
neither national nor continental but planetary
|
involving the entire earth
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[
"world",
""
] |
"neither national nor continental but planetary" What is the definition of "planetary"?
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planetary
|
s
|
neither national nor continental but planetary
|
not limited or provincial in scope
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[
"world",
""
] |
"neither national nor continental but planetary" What is the definition of "planetary"?
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deficit
|
n
|
new blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit
|
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
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wordnet
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[
"shortage",
"deficiency",
"insufficiency",
"inadequacy"
] |
"new blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit" What is the definition of "deficit"?
|
deficit
|
n
|
the people concerned have a deficit in verbal memory
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a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning
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[] |
"the people concerned have a deficit in verbal memory" What is the definition of "deficit"?
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dozy
|
s
|
a tired dozy child
|
half asleep
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[] |
"a tired dozy child" What is the definition of "dozy"?
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outspread
|
s
|
outspread wings
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fully extended in width
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[] |
"outspread wings" What is the definition of "outspread"?
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solidly
|
r
|
the unions voted solidly for Roosevelt
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as an undiversified whole
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[] |
"the unions voted solidly for Roosevelt" What is the definition of "solidly"?
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solidly
|
r
|
a solidly built house
|
with strength and soundness
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[] |
"a solidly built house" What is the definition of "solidly"?
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glare
|
n
|
a glare of sunlight
|
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
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wordnet
|
[
"brightness",
"blaze"
] |
"a glare of sunlight" What is the definition of "glare"?
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glare
|
n
|
when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
|
a focus of public attention
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wordnet
|
[
"limelight",
"prominence"
] |
"when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency" What is the definition of "glare"?
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buy
|
n
|
the stock was a real buy at that price
|
an advantageous purchase
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wordnet
|
[
"bargain",
"steal",
"purchase",
"song"
] |
"the stock was a real buy at that price" What is the definition of "buy"?
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buy
|
v
|
She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work
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to acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange
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wordnet
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[] |
"She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work" What is the definition of "buy"?
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armorial
|
a
|
armorial bearing
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of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms
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[] |
"armorial bearing" What is the definition of "armorial"?
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critical
|
a
|
a critical attitude
|
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
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wordnet
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[] |
"a critical attitude" What is the definition of "critical"?
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critical
|
a
|
a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C -- its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure
|
at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction
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wordnet
|
[] |
"a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C -- its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure" What is the definition of "critical"?
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critical
|
a
|
a critical reading
|
characterized by careful evaluation and judgment
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a critical reading" What is the definition of "critical"?
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critical
|
s
|
a critical element of the plan
|
urgently needed
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a critical element of the plan" What is the definition of "critical"?
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critical
|
s
|
a critical element of the plan
|
absolutely necessary
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wordnet
|
[] |
"a critical element of the plan" What is the definition of "critical"?
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critical
|
s
|
a critical point in the campaign
|
forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
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[] |
"a critical point in the campaign" What is the definition of "critical"?
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manifestation
|
n
|
a manifestation of great emotion
|
a clear appearance
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a manifestation of great emotion" What is the definition of "manifestation"?
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manifestation
|
n
|
a manifestation of disease
|
a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing
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[] |
"a manifestation of disease" What is the definition of "manifestation"?
|
pursuit
|
n
|
the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
|
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
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wordnet
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[] |
"the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit" What is the definition of "pursuit"?
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pursuit
|
n
|
the pursuit of love
|
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
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wordnet
|
[
"search",
"pursuance"
] |
"the pursuit of love" What is the definition of "pursuit"?
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brushy
|
s
|
brushy undergrowth
|
covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets
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wordnet
|
[
"bosky",
""
] |
"brushy undergrowth" What is the definition of "brushy"?
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measured
|
s
|
with measured irony
|
carefully thought out in advance
|
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[] |
"with measured irony" What is the definition of "measured"?
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measured
|
s
|
walking at the same measured pace
|
unhurried and with care and dignity
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[] |
"walking at the same measured pace" What is the definition of "measured"?
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perilous
|
s
|
a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat
|
fraught with danger
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[] |
"a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat" What is the definition of "perilous"?
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mess
|
n
|
the house was a mess
|
a state of confusion and disorderliness
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[] |
"the house was a mess" What is the definition of "mess"?
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mess
|
n
|
a mess of porridge
|
soft semiliquid food
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a mess of porridge" What is the definition of "mess"?
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imperative
|
a
|
as nuclear weapons proliferate , preventing war becomes imperative
|
requiring attention or action
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[] |
"as nuclear weapons proliferate , preventing war becomes imperative" What is the definition of "imperative"?
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hatch
|
v
|
young birds , fish , and reptiles hatch
|
to emerge from the eggs
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wordnet
|
[] |
"young birds , fish , and reptiles hatch" What is the definition of "hatch"?
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hatch
|
v
|
hatch the sheet
|
to draw , cut , or engrave lines , usually parallel , on metal , wood , or paper
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[] |
"hatch the sheet" What is the definition of "hatch"?
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numerically
|
r
|
in ten years ' time the Oxbridge mathematicians , scientists , and engineers will not be much more significant numerically than the Oxbridge medical schools are now
|
in number
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wordnet
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[] |
"in ten years ' time the Oxbridge mathematicians , scientists , and engineers will not be much more significant numerically than the Oxbridge medical schools are now" What is the definition of "numerically"?
|
numerically
|
r
|
in ten years ' time the Oxbridge mathematicians , scientists , and engineers will not be much more significant numerically than the Oxbridge medical schools are now
|
with regard to numbers
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wordnet
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[] |
"in ten years ' time the Oxbridge mathematicians , scientists , and engineers will not be much more significant numerically than the Oxbridge medical schools are now" What is the definition of "numerically"?
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subside
|
v
|
the valleys subside
|
to sink to a lower level or form a depression
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wordnet
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[] |
"the valleys subside" What is the definition of "subside"?
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flip
|
n
|
with a flip of the wrist
|
a sudden , quick movement
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wordnet
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[] |
"with a flip of the wrist" What is the definition of "flip"?
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flip
|
v
|
I do n't know what to do -- I may as well flip a coin !
|
to lightly throw to see which side comes up
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wordnet
|
[
"toss",
"turning",
"turn"
] |
"I do n't know what to do -- I may as well flip a coin !" What is the definition of "flip"?
|
flip
|
s
|
a flip answer to serious question
|
marked by casual disrespect
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wordnet
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[] |
"a flip answer to serious question" What is the definition of "flip"?
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office
|
n
|
he rented an office in the new building
|
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
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[] |
"he rented an office in the new building" What is the definition of "office"?
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dental
|
a
|
dental floss
|
of or relating to the teeth
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wordnet
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[] |
"dental floss" What is the definition of "dental"?
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dental
|
a
|
dental student
|
of or relating to dentistry
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wordnet
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[] |
"dental student" What is the definition of "dental"?
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military
|
a
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military law
|
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
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wordnet
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[] |
"military law" What is the definition of "military"?
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military
|
a
|
military police
|
associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
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wordnet
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[] |
"military police" What is the definition of "military"?
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pupal
|
s
|
the pupal stage
|
of the insects in the chrysalis cocoon or post larval stage
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wordnet
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[] |
"the pupal stage" What is the definition of "pupal"?
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plaza
|
n
|
a good plaza should have a movie house
|
mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers
|
wordnet
|
[
"center",
"outlet"
] |
"a good plaza should have a movie house" What is the definition of "plaza"?
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plaza
|
n
|
a good plaza should have a movie house
|
usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area
|
wordnet
|
[
"center",
"outlet"
] |
"a good plaza should have a movie house" What is the definition of "plaza"?
|
plaza
|
n
|
a good plaza should have a movie house
|
a modern version of the traditional marketplace
|
wordnet
|
[
"center",
"outlet"
] |
"a good plaza should have a movie house" What is the definition of "plaza"?
|
glaciation
|
n
|
Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe
|
the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice
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wordnet
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[] |
"Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe" What is the definition of "glaciation"?
|
glaciation
|
n
|
Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe
|
the result of glacial action
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe" What is the definition of "glaciation"?
|
consummate
|
v
|
consummate a marriage
|
to fulfill sexually
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"consummate a marriage" What is the definition of "consummate"?
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consummate
|
s
|
a consummate artist
|
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a consummate artist" What is the definition of "consummate"?
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consummate
|
s
|
consummate happiness
|
perfect and complete in every respect
|
wordnet
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[] |
"consummate happiness" What is the definition of "consummate"?
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consummate
|
s
|
consummate happiness
|
having all necessary qualities
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wordnet
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[] |
"consummate happiness" What is the definition of "consummate"?
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consummate
|
s
|
a consummate fool
|
without qualification
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a consummate fool" What is the definition of "consummate"?
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consummate
|
s
|
a consummate fool
|
used informally as often pejorative intensifiers
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a consummate fool" What is the definition of "consummate"?
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cultivate
|
v
|
cultivate the land
|
to prepare for crops
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wordnet
|
[
"set",
"crop",
"prepare",
"ready",
"prepared"
] |
"cultivate the land" What is the definition of "cultivate"?
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culture
|
n
|
the culture of cells in a Petri dish
|
the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium such as gelatin or agar
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wordnet
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[] |
"the culture of cells in a Petri dish" What is the definition of "culture"?
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picayune
|
s
|
giving a police officer a free meal may be against the law , but it seems to be a picayune infraction
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small and of little importance
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wordnet
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[] |
"giving a police officer a free meal may be against the law , but it seems to be a picayune infraction" What is the definition of "picayune"?
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shatter
|
v
|
shatter the plate
|
to cause to break into many pieces
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"shatter the plate" What is the definition of "shatter"?
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procession
|
n
|
the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son
|
the origination of the holy spirit at pentecost
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wordnet
|
[
"origin",
"rise",
"inception",
"origination"
] |
"the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son" What is the definition of "procession"?
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intangible
|
a
|
intangible assets such as good will
|
not having physical substance or intrinsic productive value
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wordnet
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[] |
"intangible assets such as good will" What is the definition of "intangible"?
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intangible
|
a
|
the intangible constituent of energy " - James Jeans
|
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
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wordnet
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[] |
"the intangible constituent of energy " - James Jeans" What is the definition of "intangible"?
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intangible
|
s
|
an intangible feeling of impending disaster
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hard to pin down or identify
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wordnet
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[] |
"an intangible feeling of impending disaster" What is the definition of "intangible"?
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intangible
|
s
|
that intangible thing -- the soul
|
lacking substance or reality
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wordnet
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[] |
"that intangible thing -- the soul" What is the definition of "intangible"?
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intangible
|
s
|
that intangible thing -- the soul
|
incapable of being touched or seen
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wordnet
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[] |
"that intangible thing -- the soul" What is the definition of "intangible"?
|
ignoble
|
a
|
something cowardly and ignoble in his attitude
|
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"something cowardly and ignoble in his attitude" What is the definition of "ignoble"?
|
ignoble
|
s
|
of ignoble ( or ungentle ) birth
|
not of the nobility
|
wordnet
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[] |
"of ignoble ( or ungentle ) birth" What is the definition of "ignoble"?
|
operator
|
n
|
the operator of the switchboard
|
an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
|
wordnet
|
[
"switchman",
"jockey",
"motorman",
"driver",
"engineer",
"manipulator"
] |
"the operator of the switchboard" What is the definition of "operator"?
|
operator
|
n
|
who is the operator of this franchise ?
|
someone who owns or operates a business
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"who is the operator of this franchise ?" What is the definition of "operator"?
|
apathetic
|
s
|
a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older
|
showing little or no emotion or animation
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older" What is the definition of "apathetic"?
|
apathetic
|
s
|
an apathetic audience
|
marked by a lack of interest
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an apathetic audience" What is the definition of "apathetic"?
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apathetic
|
s
|
an apathetic audience
|
it is simply indifferent
|
wordnet
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[] |
"an apathetic audience" What is the definition of "apathetic"?
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runic
|
a
|
runic inscription
|
relating to or consisting of runes
|
wordnet
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[] |
"runic inscription" What is the definition of "runic"?
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