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ready
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a
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get ready
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completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
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ready
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s
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he seems to have ample ready money
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immediately available
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"he seems to have ample ready money" What is the definition of "ready"?
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ready
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s
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he was ready to believe her
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mentally disposed
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"he was ready to believe her" What is the definition of "ready"?
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ready
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s
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dinner is ready
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made suitable and available for immediate use
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"dinner is ready" What is the definition of "ready"?
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broken
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a
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a broken mirror
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physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
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"a broken mirror" What is the definition of "broken"?
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broken
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a
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broken lines of defense
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not continuous in space , time , or sequence or varying abruptly
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"broken lines of defense" What is the definition of "broken"?
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broken
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a
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broken ( or unkept ) promises
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having been violated or disregarded
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"broken ( or unkept ) promises" What is the definition of "broken"?
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broken
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s
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a broken man
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subdued or brought low in condition or status
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"a broken man" What is the definition of "broken"?
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broken
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s
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a horse broken to the saddle
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tamed or trained to obey
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"a horse broken to the saddle" What is the definition of "broken"?
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broken
|
s
|
broken terrain
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topographically very uneven
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"broken terrain" What is the definition of "broken"?
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unanimous
|
s
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a unanimous decision
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in complete agreement
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"a unanimous decision" What is the definition of "unanimous"?
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suffering
|
s
|
suffering refugees
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troubled by pain or loss
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"suffering refugees" What is the definition of "suffering"?
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suffering
|
s
|
a message of hope for suffering humanity
|
very unhappy
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"a message of hope for suffering humanity" What is the definition of "suffering"?
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suffering
|
s
|
a message of hope for suffering humanity
|
full of misery
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"a message of hope for suffering humanity" What is the definition of "suffering"?
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mainly
|
r
|
he is mainly interested in butterflies
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for the most part
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"he is mainly interested in butterflies" What is the definition of "mainly"?
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florid
|
s
|
the senator 's florid speech
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elaborately or excessively ornamented
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"the senator 's florid speech" What is the definition of "florid"?
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sleet
|
v
|
If the temperature rises above freezing , it will probably sleet
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to precipitate as a mixture of rain and snow
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"If the temperature rises above freezing , it will probably sleet" What is the definition of "sleet"?
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officer
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n
|
he is the officer in charge of the ship 's engines
|
a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel
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"he is the officer in charge of the ship 's engines" What is the definition of "officer"?
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officer
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n
|
an officer is responsible for the lives of his men
|
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
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"an officer is responsible for the lives of his men" What is the definition of "officer"?
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officer
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n
|
he is an officer of the court
|
someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
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"holder",
"functionary",
"officeholder",
"official"
] |
"he is an officer of the court" What is the definition of "officer"?
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foursquare
|
s
|
a foursquare refusal to yield
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characterized by firm and unwavering conviction
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"a foursquare refusal to yield" What is the definition of "foursquare"?
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foursquare
|
r
|
the building stood foursquare
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in a square position
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"the building stood foursquare" What is the definition of "foursquare"?
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foursquare
|
r
|
he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration " - C.G.Bowers
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with firmness and conviction
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"he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration " - C.G.Bowers" What is the definition of "foursquare"?
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foursquare
|
r
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he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration " - C.G.Bowers
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without compromise
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"he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration " - C.G.Bowers" What is the definition of "foursquare"?
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purulent
|
s
|
a purulent wound
|
containing pus
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"a purulent wound" What is the definition of "purulent"?
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cowardly
|
a
|
cowardly dogs , ye will not aid me then " - P.B.Shelley
|
lacking courage
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"cowardly dogs , ye will not aid me then " - P.B.Shelley" What is the definition of "cowardly"?
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cowardly
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a
|
cowardly dogs , ye will not aid me then " - P.B.Shelley
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ignobly timid and faint-hearted
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"cowardly dogs , ye will not aid me then " - P.B.Shelley" What is the definition of "cowardly"?
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microscope
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n
|
the invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell
|
magnifier of the image of small objects
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"the invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell" What is the definition of "microscope"?
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burdensome
|
s
|
the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return
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not easily borne
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"the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return" What is the definition of "burdensome"?
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burdensome
|
s
|
the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return
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wearing
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"the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return" What is the definition of "burdensome"?
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burdensome
|
s
|
the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return
|
i only had to greet the guests
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"the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return" What is the definition of "burdensome"?
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solely
|
r
|
did it solely for money
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without any others being included or involved
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"did it solely for money" What is the definition of "solely"?
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deadness
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n
|
he objected to the deadness of the tennis balls
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the physical property of something that has lost its elasticity
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"he objected to the deadness of the tennis balls" What is the definition of "deadness"?
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deadness
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n
|
in an instant all the deadness and withdrawal were wiped away
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the quality of being unresponsive
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"in an instant all the deadness and withdrawal were wiped away" What is the definition of "deadness"?
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deadness
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n
|
in an instant all the deadness and withdrawal were wiped away
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not reacting
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"in an instant all the deadness and withdrawal were wiped away" What is the definition of "deadness"?
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deadness
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n
|
in an instant all the deadness and withdrawal were wiped away
|
as a quality of people , it is marked by a failure to respond quickly or with emotion to people or events
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"in an instant all the deadness and withdrawal were wiped away" What is the definition of "deadness"?
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friendly
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a
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friendly advice
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characteristic of or befitting a friend
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"friendly advice" What is the definition of "friendly"?
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friendly
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a
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in friendly territory
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of or belonging to your own countrys forces or those of an ally
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"in friendly territory" What is the definition of "friendly"?
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friendly
|
s
|
a government friendly to our interests
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inclined to help or support
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"a government friendly to our interests" What is the definition of "friendly"?
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friendly
|
s
|
a government friendly to our interests
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not antagonistic or hostile
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"a government friendly to our interests" What is the definition of "friendly"?
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horizontal
|
a
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a horizontal surface
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parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
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"a horizontal surface" What is the definition of "horizontal"?
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momentous
|
s
|
a momentous event
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of very great significance
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"a momentous event" What is the definition of "momentous"?
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tired
|
v
|
I 'm so tired of your mother and her complaints about my food
|
to lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
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[
"weary",
"degenerate",
"fatigue",
"tire",
"drop",
"jade",
"devolve",
"pall"
] |
"I 'm so tired of your mother and her complaints about my food" What is the definition of "tired"?
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tired
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a
|
tired mothers with crying babies
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depleted of strength or energy
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"tired mothers with crying babies" What is the definition of "tired"?
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impassioned
|
s
|
an impassioned appeal
|
characterized by intense emotion
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"an impassioned appeal" What is the definition of "impassioned"?
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solemnly
|
r
|
the judge sat there solemnly
|
in a grave and sedate manner
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"the judge sat there solemnly" What is the definition of "solemnly"?
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premium
|
n
|
they paid a premium for access to water
|
the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value
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"they paid a premium for access to water" What is the definition of "premium"?
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premium
|
n
|
they encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage
|
a prize , bonus , or award given as an inducement to purchase products , enter competitions initiated by business interests , etc. .
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"they encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage" What is the definition of "premium"?
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premium
|
s
|
premium gasoline at a premium price
|
having or reflecting superior quality or value
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"premium gasoline at a premium price" What is the definition of "premium"?
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humiliation
|
n
|
he had to undergo one humiliation after another
|
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
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"he had to undergo one humiliation after another" What is the definition of "humiliation"?
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late
|
a
|
late evening
|
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
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"late evening" What is the definition of "late"?
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late
|
s
|
a late development
|
of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
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"a late development" What is the definition of "late"?
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late
|
s
|
her late husband
|
having died recently
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"her late husband" What is the definition of "late"?
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late
|
s
|
I 'm late for the plane
|
after the expected or usual time
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"I 'm late for the plane" What is the definition of "late"?
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late
|
s
|
I 'm late for the plane
|
delayed
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"I 'm late for the plane" What is the definition of "late"?
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late
|
r
|
she married late
|
at an advanced age or stage
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"she married late" What is the definition of "late"?
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late
|
r
|
talked late into the evening
|
to an advanced time
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"talked late into the evening" What is the definition of "late"?
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nurture
|
n
|
they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
|
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
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"they debated whether nature or nurture was more important" What is the definition of "nurture"?
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nurture
|
v
|
nurture his talents
|
to help develop , help grow
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[
"patronize",
"foster",
"patronage",
"encouraging",
"encourage"
] |
"nurture his talents" What is the definition of "nurture"?
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contiguous
|
s
|
contiguous events
|
very close or connected in space or time
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"contiguous events" What is the definition of "contiguous"?
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contiguous
|
s
|
the contiguous 48 states
|
connecting without a break
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"conterminous",
""
] |
"the contiguous 48 states" What is the definition of "contiguous"?
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contiguous
|
s
|
the contiguous 48 states
|
within a common boundary
|
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[
"conterminous",
""
] |
"the contiguous 48 states" What is the definition of "contiguous"?
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contiguous
|
s
|
Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho
|
having a common boundary or edge
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[
"conterminous",
"neighboring",
"adjacent",
""
] |
"Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho" What is the definition of "contiguous"?
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contiguous
|
s
|
Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho
|
abutting
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[
"conterminous",
"neighboring",
"adjacent",
""
] |
"Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho" What is the definition of "contiguous"?
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contiguous
|
s
|
Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho
|
touching
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wordnet
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[
"conterminous",
"neighboring",
"adjacent",
""
] |
"Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho" What is the definition of "contiguous"?
|
contiguous
|
s
|
Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho
|
massachusetts and conncecticut
|
wordnet
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[
"conterminous",
"neighboring",
"adjacent",
""
] |
"Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho" What is the definition of "contiguous"?
|
sweetheart
|
n
|
he 's a sweetheart
|
any well-liked individual
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he 's a sweetheart" What is the definition of "sweetheart"?
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sweetheart
|
s
|
another sweetheart deal based on political influence
|
privileged treatment of a favored person or corporation sometimes unethically
|
wordnet
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[] |
"another sweetheart deal based on political influence" What is the definition of "sweetheart"?
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assortment
|
n
|
a great assortment of cars was on display
|
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
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wordnet
|
[
"miscellanea",
"hodgepodge",
"mixture",
"sampler",
"motley",
"selection",
"range",
"gallimaufry",
"farrago",
"potpourri",
"variety",
"assemblage"
] |
"a great assortment of cars was on display" What is the definition of "assortment"?
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drove
|
v
|
We drove to the university every morning
|
to travel or be transported in a vehicle
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wordnet
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[
"travel",
"motor"
] |
"We drove to the university every morning" What is the definition of "drove"?
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birthright
|
n
|
free public education is the birthright of every American child
|
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
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[] |
"free public education is the birthright of every American child" What is the definition of "birthright"?
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judicious
|
s
|
judicious use of one 's money
|
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
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[] |
"judicious use of one 's money" What is the definition of "judicious"?
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suburban
|
a
|
suburban population
|
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
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[] |
"suburban population" What is the definition of "suburban"?
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adventitious
|
s
|
they had to decide whether his misconduct was adventitious or the result of a flaw in his character
|
associated by chance and not an integral part
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[] |
"they had to decide whether his misconduct was adventitious or the result of a flaw in his character" What is the definition of "adventitious"?
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ashamed
|
a
|
are you ashamed for having lied ?
|
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
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[] |
"are you ashamed for having lied ?" What is the definition of "ashamed"?
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richness
|
n
|
the richness of the mines and pastureland
|
the quality of having high intrinsic value
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[] |
"the richness of the mines and pastureland" What is the definition of "richness"?
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richness
|
n
|
he praised the richness of the soil
|
the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth
|
wordnet
|
[
"fecundity",
"fertility"
] |
"he praised the richness of the soil" What is the definition of "richness"?
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richness
|
n
|
the fire-light gave a richness of coloring to that side of the room
|
a strong deep vividness of hue
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[] |
"the fire-light gave a richness of coloring to that side of the room" What is the definition of "richness"?
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eye
|
n
|
she has an eye for fresh talent
|
good discernment either visually or as if visually
|
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[] |
"she has an eye for fresh talent" What is the definition of "eye"?
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eye
|
n
|
he tried to catch her eye
|
attention to what is seen
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wordnet
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[] |
"he tried to catch her eye" What is the definition of "eye"?
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sometime
|
r
|
let 's get together sometime
|
at some indefinite or unstated time
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"let 's get together sometime" What is the definition of "sometime"?
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provincial
|
a
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provincial government
|
of or associated with a province
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[] |
"provincial government" What is the definition of "provincial"?
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provincial
|
a
|
deeply provincial and conformist
|
characteristic of the provinces or their people
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"deeply provincial and conformist" What is the definition of "provincial"?
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gay
|
s
|
when hearts were young and gay
|
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
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[] |
"when hearts were young and gay" What is the definition of "gay"?
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gay
|
s
|
led a gay Bohemian life
|
given to social pleasures often including dissipation
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[] |
"led a gay Bohemian life" What is the definition of "gay"?
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gay
|
s
|
gay and exciting night life
|
offering fun and gaiety
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wordnet
|
[
"merry",
"",
"festive",
"festal"
] |
"gay and exciting night life" What is the definition of "gay"?
|
arbitration
|
n
|
they submitted their disagreement to arbitration
|
the act of deciding as an arbiter
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wordnet
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[] |
"they submitted their disagreement to arbitration" What is the definition of "arbitration"?
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arbitration
|
n
|
they submitted their disagreement to arbitration
|
giving authoritative judgment
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[] |
"they submitted their disagreement to arbitration" What is the definition of "arbitration"?
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harmonic
|
a
|
subtleties of harmonic change and tonality " - Ralph Hill
|
of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm
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[] |
"subtleties of harmonic change and tonality " - Ralph Hill" What is the definition of "harmonic"?
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harmonic
|
a
|
the sound of the resonating cavity can not be the only determinant of the harmonic response
|
of or relating to the branch of acoustics that studies the composition of musical sounds
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[] |
"the sound of the resonating cavity can not be the only determinant of the harmonic response" What is the definition of "harmonic"?
|
slothful
|
s
|
slothful employees
|
disinclined to work or exertion
|
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[] |
"slothful employees" What is the definition of "slothful"?
|
regret
|
n
|
he wrote a note expressing his regret
|
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
|
wordnet
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[] |
"he wrote a note expressing his regret" What is the definition of "regret"?
|
regret
|
v
|
I regret I ca n't come to the party
|
to decline formally or politely
|
wordnet
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[] |
"I regret I ca n't come to the party" What is the definition of "regret"?
|
insecure
|
a
|
the hinge is insecure
|
not firm or firmly fixed
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the hinge is insecure" What is the definition of "insecure"?
|
insecure
|
a
|
the hinge is insecure
|
likely to fail or give way
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the hinge is insecure" What is the definition of "insecure"?
|
insecure
|
a
|
his fortune was increasingly insecure
|
lacking in security or safety
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"his fortune was increasingly insecure" What is the definition of "insecure"?
|
insecure
|
a
|
an insecure person lacking mental stability
|
lacking self-confidence or assurance
|
wordnet
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[] |
"an insecure person lacking mental stability" What is the definition of "insecure"?
|
granulation
|
n
|
the granulation of medicines
|
the act of forming something into granules or grains
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the granulation of medicines" What is the definition of "granulation"?
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topmost
|
s
|
on the topmost step
|
at or nearest to the top
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"on the topmost step" What is the definition of "topmost"?
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asexually
|
r
|
plants that reproduce asexually
|
in an asexual manner
|
wordnet
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[] |
"plants that reproduce asexually" What is the definition of "asexually"?
|
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