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barren
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s
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a barren woman
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not bearing offspring
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barren
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s
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writing barren of insight
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completely wanting or lacking
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"writing barren of insight" What is the definition of "barren"?
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barren
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s
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barren lands
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providing no shelter or sustenance
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"bare",
"",
"stark",
"bleak"
] |
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beaming
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s
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a beaming smile
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cheerful and bright
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"a beaming smile" What is the definition of "beaming"?
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beaming
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s
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beaming parents
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pleased and proud
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"beaming parents" What is the definition of "beaming"?
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beaming
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s
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the beaming sun
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radiating or as if radiating light
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"the beaming sun" What is the definition of "beaming"?
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conclusively
|
r
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we settled the problem conclusively
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in a conclusive way
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"we settled the problem conclusively" What is the definition of "conclusively"?
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annually
|
r
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they travel to China annually
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without missing a year
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"they travel to China annually" What is the definition of "annually"?
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countenance
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n
|
a pleasant countenance
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the appearance conveyed by a persons face
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[
"appearance",
"look",
"face",
"visage"
] |
"a pleasant countenance" What is the definition of "countenance"?
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halo
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n
|
a halo of smoke
|
a toroidal shape
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"a halo of smoke" What is the definition of "halo"?
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flawless
|
s
|
a flawless gemstone
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without a flaw
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"a flawless gemstone" What is the definition of "flawless"?
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deserving
|
s
|
the deserving poor " ( often used ironically )
|
worthy of being treated in a particular way
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"the deserving poor " ( often used ironically )" What is the definition of "deserving"?
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puddle
|
n
|
his chair sat in a puddle of books and magazines
|
something resembling a pool of liquid
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[
"place",
"spot",
"pool"
] |
"his chair sat in a puddle of books and magazines" What is the definition of "puddle"?
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puddle
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v
|
puddle young plants
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to dip into mud before planting
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"puddle young plants" What is the definition of "puddle"?
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vacate
|
v
|
You must vacate your office by tonight
|
to leave behind empty
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|
[
"abandon",
"abandoned",
"left",
"emptying",
"leave",
"empty"
] |
"You must vacate your office by tonight" What is the definition of "vacate"?
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vacate
|
v
|
You must vacate your office by tonight
|
to move out of
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wordnet
|
[
"abandon",
"abandoned",
"left",
"emptying",
"leave",
"empty"
] |
"You must vacate your office by tonight" What is the definition of "vacate"?
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vacate
|
v
|
vacate a death sentence
|
to cancel officially
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|
[
"renege",
"countermand",
"lift",
"cancel",
"revoke",
"overturn",
"annul"
] |
"vacate a death sentence" What is the definition of "vacate"?
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overnight
|
s
|
an overnight trip
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lasting , open , or operating through the whole night
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overnight
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r
|
the fish marinates overnight
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during or for the length of one night
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"the fish marinates overnight" What is the definition of "overnight"?
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churlish
|
s
|
churlish as a bear " - Shakespeare
|
having a bad disposition
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[] |
"churlish as a bear " - Shakespeare" What is the definition of "churlish"?
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churlish
|
s
|
churlish as a bear " - Shakespeare
|
surly
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[] |
"churlish as a bear " - Shakespeare" What is the definition of "churlish"?
|
chimeric
|
a
|
his Utopia is not as chimeric commonwealth but a practical improvement on what already exists " - Douglas Bush
|
being or relating to or like a chimera
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[] |
"his Utopia is not as chimeric commonwealth but a practical improvement on what already exists " - Douglas Bush" What is the definition of "chimeric"?
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belated
|
s
|
a belated birthday card
|
after the expected or usual time
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"a belated birthday card" What is the definition of "belated"?
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belated
|
s
|
a belated birthday card
|
delayed
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[] |
"a belated birthday card" What is the definition of "belated"?
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phantom
|
s
|
seemed to hear faint phantom bells
|
something apparently sensed but having no physical reality
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"seemed to hear faint phantom bells" What is the definition of "phantom"?
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agency
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n
|
the agency of providence
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the state of being in action or exerting power
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"the agency of providence" What is the definition of "agency"?
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enable
|
v
|
This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street
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to render capable or able for some task
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"This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street" What is the definition of "enable"?
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felicitous
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a
|
a felicitous speaker
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exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
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"a felicitous speaker" What is the definition of "felicitous"?
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felicitous
|
s
|
a felicitous life
|
marked by good fortune
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"a felicitous life" What is the definition of "felicitous"?
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two
|
s
|
he received two messages
|
being one more than one
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"he received two messages" What is the definition of "two"?
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envious
|
s
|
envious of their art collection
|
showing extreme cupidity
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"envious of their art collection" What is the definition of "envious"?
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envious
|
s
|
envious of their art collection
|
painfully desirous of anothers advantages
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[] |
"envious of their art collection" What is the definition of "envious"?
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thinly
|
r
|
smiled thinly
|
without force or sincere effort
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[] |
"smiled thinly" What is the definition of "thinly"?
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thinly
|
r
|
spread the margarine thinly over the meat
|
in a small quantity or extent
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"spread the margarine thinly over the meat" What is the definition of "thinly"?
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dramatization
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n
|
the play was a dramatization of a short story
|
conversion into dramatic form
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"the play was a dramatization of a short story" What is the definition of "dramatization"?
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infra
|
r
|
vide infra
|
see below
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[] |
"vide infra" What is the definition of "infra"?
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cushion
|
v
|
cushion the blow
|
to protect from impact
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[
"buffer",
"modify"
] |
"cushion the blow" What is the definition of "cushion"?
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diversified
|
v
|
The plants on this island diversified
|
to spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
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|
[
"radiate",
"vary",
"diversify",
"change",
"alter"
] |
"The plants on this island diversified" What is the definition of "diversified"?
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diversified
|
v
|
The company diversified
|
to vary in order to spread risk or to expand
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[
"vary",
"diversify",
"change",
"alter"
] |
"The company diversified" What is the definition of "diversified"?
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diversified
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a
|
a diversified musical program ranging from classical to modern
|
having variety of character or form or components
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"a diversified musical program ranging from classical to modern" What is the definition of "diversified"?
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diversified
|
a
|
a diversified musical program ranging from classical to modern
|
or having increased variety
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[] |
"a diversified musical program ranging from classical to modern" What is the definition of "diversified"?
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corruptible
|
s
|
corruptible judges
|
capable of being corrupted
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"corruptible judges" What is the definition of "corruptible"?
|
importunate
|
s
|
an importunate job applicant
|
expressing earnest entreaty
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"an importunate job applicant" What is the definition of "importunate"?
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unexpected
|
a
|
unexpected guests
|
not expected or anticipated
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"unexpected guests" What is the definition of "unexpected"?
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glib
|
s
|
glib generalizations
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marked by lack of intellectual depth
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"glib generalizations" What is the definition of "glib"?
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glib
|
s
|
glib promises
|
having only superficial plausibility
|
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[] |
"glib promises" What is the definition of "glib"?
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glib
|
s
|
a glib tongue
|
artfully persuasive in speech
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"a glib tongue" What is the definition of "glib"?
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returnable
|
a
|
returnable bottles and cans
|
that may be returned
|
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|
[] |
"returnable bottles and cans" What is the definition of "returnable"?
|
methodological
|
a
|
methodological errors
|
relating to the methodology of some discipline
|
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"methodological errors" What is the definition of "methodological"?
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distasteful
|
s
|
distasteful language
|
highly offensive
|
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|
[
"disgusting",
"",
"repellent",
"revolting",
"foul",
"wicked"
] |
"distasteful language" What is the definition of "distasteful"?
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distasteful
|
s
|
distasteful language
|
arousing aversion or disgust
|
wordnet
|
[
"disgusting",
"",
"repellent",
"revolting",
"foul",
"wicked"
] |
"distasteful language" What is the definition of "distasteful"?
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crisp
|
s
|
the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot
|
clearly defined
|
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[] |
"the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot" What is the definition of "crisp"?
|
crisp
|
s
|
crisp potato chips
|
tender and brittle
|
wordnet
|
[
"crispy",
""
] |
"crisp potato chips" What is the definition of "crisp"?
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crisp
|
s
|
crisp clear nights and frosty mornings
|
pleasantly cold and invigorating
|
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[] |
"crisp clear nights and frosty mornings" What is the definition of "crisp"?
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immature
|
a
|
immature behavior
|
characteristic of a lack of maturity
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"immature behavior" What is the definition of "immature"?
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amorous
|
s
|
feeling amorous
|
inclined toward or displaying love
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"feeling amorous" What is the definition of "amorous"?
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amorous
|
s
|
amorous glances
|
expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
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"amorous glances" What is the definition of "amorous"?
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pitiable
|
s
|
pitiable lack of character
|
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
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[] |
"pitiable lack of character" What is the definition of "pitiable"?
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pitiable
|
s
|
pitiable homeless children
|
deserving or inciting pity
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"pitiable homeless children" What is the definition of "pitiable"?
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spanker
|
n
|
my father was the designated spanker in our family
|
a hitter who slaps usually another person with an open hand
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|
[
"slapper",
"hitter",
"striker"
] |
"my father was the designated spanker in our family" What is the definition of "spanker"?
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miniature
|
s
|
a miniature camera
|
being on a very small scale
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[] |
"a miniature camera" What is the definition of "miniature"?
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forbear
|
v
|
she could not forbear weeping
|
to resist doing something
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wordnet
|
[
"help",
"forbear",
"refrain",
"sparing",
"spare",
"forbearing",
"leave"
] |
"she could not forbear weeping" What is the definition of "forbear"?
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badge
|
n
|
they checked everyone 's badge before letting them in
|
an emblem a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal that signifies your status rank or membership or affiliation etc. .
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[] |
"they checked everyone 's badge before letting them in" What is the definition of "badge"?
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badge
|
n
|
wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability
|
any feature that is regarded as a sign of status a particular power or quality or rank
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[] |
"wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability" What is the definition of "badge"?
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quizzical
|
s
|
his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air " - Lawrence Durrell
|
playfully vexing especially by ridicule
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[] |
"his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air " - Lawrence Durrell" What is the definition of "quizzical"?
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quizzical
|
s
|
he had a quizzical expression
|
perplexed as if being expected to know something that you do not know
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[] |
"he had a quizzical expression" What is the definition of "quizzical"?
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illegally
|
r
|
they dumped the waste illegally
|
in an illegal manner
|
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[] |
"they dumped the waste illegally" What is the definition of "illegally"?
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figural
|
s
|
a figural design
|
consisting of or forming human or animal figures
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[] |
"a figural design" What is the definition of "figural"?
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unmistakable
|
s
|
his opposition to slavery was unmistakable
|
clearly evident to the mind
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"his opposition to slavery was unmistakable" What is the definition of "unmistakable"?
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transcendental
|
s
|
find transcendental motives for sublunary action " - Aldous Huxley
|
existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
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[] |
"find transcendental motives for sublunary action " - Aldous Huxley" What is the definition of "transcendental"?
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coming
|
s
|
this coming Thursday
|
of the relatively near future
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[] |
"this coming Thursday" What is the definition of "coming"?
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agonistic
|
s
|
a dialectical and agonistic approach
|
striving to overcome in argument
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a dialectical and agonistic approach" What is the definition of "agonistic"?
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agonistic
|
s
|
agonistic poses
|
struggling for effect
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[] |
"agonistic poses" What is the definition of "agonistic"?
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collected
|
v
|
we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts
|
to call for and obtain payment of
|
wordnet
|
[
"take",
"raise",
"collect",
"farm"
] |
"we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts" What is the definition of "collected"?
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collected
|
a
|
the collected works of Milton
|
brought together in one place
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wordnet
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[] |
"the collected works of Milton" What is the definition of "collected"?
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collected
|
s
|
the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination
|
in full control of your faculties
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wordnet
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[] |
"the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination" What is the definition of "collected"?
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hale
|
s
|
hale and hearty
|
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
|
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[] |
"hale and hearty" What is the definition of "hale"?
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mop
|
v
|
mop and mow
|
to make a sad face and thrust out ones lower lip
|
wordnet
|
[
"mown",
""
] |
"mop and mow" What is the definition of "mop"?
|
masterfully
|
r
|
the young boy played the violin sonata masterfully
|
in a skillfully masterful manner
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[] |
"the young boy played the violin sonata masterfully" What is the definition of "masterfully"?
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masterfully
|
r
|
the young boy played the violin sonata masterfully
|
with the skill of a master
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[] |
"the young boy played the violin sonata masterfully" What is the definition of "masterfully"?
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agree
|
v
|
I ca n't agree with you !
|
to be in accord
|
wordnet
|
[
"arrange",
"hold",
"grant",
"concurring",
"concur",
"concede",
"yield",
"concord",
"reconcile",
"resolve",
"settle",
"subscribe"
] |
"I ca n't agree with you !" What is the definition of "agree"?
|
agree
|
v
|
I ca n't agree with you !
|
to be in agreement
|
wordnet
|
[
"arrange",
"hold",
"grant",
"concurring",
"concur",
"concede",
"yield",
"concord",
"reconcile",
"resolve",
"settle",
"subscribe"
] |
"I ca n't agree with you !" What is the definition of "agree"?
|
agree
|
v
|
Subjects and verbs must always agree in English
|
to show grammatical agreement
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[] |
"Subjects and verbs must always agree in English" What is the definition of "agree"?
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nonchalant
|
s
|
drove his car with nonchalant abandon
|
marked by blithe unconcern
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[] |
"drove his car with nonchalant abandon" What is the definition of "nonchalant"?
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fastener
|
n
|
he found the door fastened and wondered who the fastener was
|
a person who fastens or makes fast
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wordnet
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[] |
"he found the door fastened and wondered who the fastener was" What is the definition of "fastener"?
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insincere
|
a
|
a charming but thoroughly insincere woman
|
lacking sincerity
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[] |
"a charming but thoroughly insincere woman" What is the definition of "insincere"?
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vacantly
|
r
|
she was staring vacantly into the room
|
in a vacant manner
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wordnet
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[] |
"she was staring vacantly into the room" What is the definition of "vacantly"?
|
florist
|
n
|
the florist made up an attractive bouquet
|
someone who grows and deals in flowers
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the florist made up an attractive bouquet" What is the definition of "florist"?
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scarify
|
v
|
The men in some African tribes scarify their faces
|
to puncture and scar the skin , as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals
|
wordnet
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[] |
"The men in some African tribes scarify their faces" What is the definition of "scarify"?
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scarify
|
v
|
scarify seeds
|
to scratch the surface of
|
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[] |
"scarify seeds" What is the definition of "scarify"?
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scarify
|
v
|
scarify soil
|
to break up
|
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[] |
"scarify soil" What is the definition of "scarify"?
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sharply
|
r
|
the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined
|
in a well delineated manner
|
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|
[] |
"the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined" What is the definition of "sharply"?
|
sharply
|
r
|
the road twists sharply after the light
|
changing suddenly in direction and degree
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[] |
"the road twists sharply after the light" What is the definition of "sharply"?
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sharply
|
r
|
she was being sharply questioned
|
in an aggressive manner
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"she was being sharply questioned" What is the definition of "sharply"?
|
interlock
|
n
|
car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock
|
a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock" What is the definition of "interlock"?
|
peak
|
n
|
the view from the peak was magnificent
|
the top or extreme point of something usually a mountain or hill
|
wordnet
|
[
"hilltop",
"brow",
"top",
"spot",
"crest",
"tip",
"place"
] |
"the view from the peak was magnificent" What is the definition of "peak"?
|
peak
|
n
|
voltage peak
|
the most extreme possible amount or value
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"voltage peak" What is the definition of "peak"?
|
formulation
|
n
|
he suggested a better formulation
|
the style of expressing yourself
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he suggested a better formulation" What is the definition of "formulation"?
|
chromosome
|
n
|
humans have 22 chromosome pairs plus two sex chromosomes
|
a threadlike strand of dna in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"humans have 22 chromosome pairs plus two sex chromosomes" What is the definition of "chromosome"?
|
creative
|
a
|
a creative imagination
|
having the ability or power to create
|
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|
[] |
"a creative imagination" What is the definition of "creative"?
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