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clement
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a
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a more clement judge reduced the sentence
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inclined to show mercy
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"a more clement judge reduced the sentence" What is the definition of "clement"?
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see
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v
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You have to be a good observer to see all the details
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to perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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[
"beholden",
"behold",
"beholding",
"saw",
"see",
"comprehend",
"seeing",
"glimpse"
] |
"You have to be a good observer to see all the details" What is the definition of "see"?
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see
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v
|
I do n't see the situation quite as negatively as you do
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to deem to be
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[
"thought",
"valued",
"make",
"favored",
"receive",
"expect",
"conceive",
"prize",
"reckoning",
"abstract",
"abstracted",
"reckon",
"idealize",
"favor",
"believing",
"call",
"consider",
"regard",
"hold",
"deem",
"disrespect",
"included",
"value",
"believe",
"appreciate",
"view",
"treasure",
"identify",
"reconsider",
"esteem",
"respect",
"thinking"
] |
"I do n't see the situation quite as negatively as you do" What is the definition of "see"?
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trig
|
s
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the trig corporal in his jaunty cap
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neat and smart in appearance
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[
"trimester",
"",
"trimmer"
] |
"the trig corporal in his jaunty cap" What is the definition of "trig"?
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legless
|
a
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a legless man in a wheelchair
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not having legs
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"a legless man in a wheelchair" What is the definition of "legless"?
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swimmer
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n
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he was an Olympic swimmer
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a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
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"he was an Olympic swimmer" What is the definition of "swimmer"?
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swimmer
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n
|
he is not a good swimmer
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a person who travels through the water by swimming
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"he is not a good swimmer" What is the definition of "swimmer"?
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ample
|
a
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had ample food for the party
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more than enough in size or scope or capacity
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"had ample food for the party" What is the definition of "ample"?
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ample
|
s
|
had ample food for the party
|
affording an abundant supply
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[
"rich",
"",
"copious",
"plenteous",
"plentiful"
] |
"had ample food for the party" What is the definition of "ample"?
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ample
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s
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an ample waistline
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fairly large
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"an ample waistline" What is the definition of "ample"?
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spend
|
v
|
spend money
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to pay out
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wordnet
|
[
"expend",
"consume",
"drop",
"exhaust",
"exhausting",
"afford",
"piddling",
"blow",
"put",
"eat",
"wanton",
"economize",
"invest",
"trifle",
"pay",
"deplete",
"underspend",
"squander",
"ware",
"place"
] |
"spend money" What is the definition of "spend"?
|
covert
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n
|
the brush provided a covert for game
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a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
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[
"concealment",
"screen",
"blind",
"cover"
] |
"the brush provided a covert for game" What is the definition of "covert"?
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covert
|
a
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covert actions by the CIA
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secret or hidden
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"covert actions by the CIA" What is the definition of "covert"?
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covert
|
a
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covert actions by the CIA
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not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed
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"covert actions by the CIA" What is the definition of "covert"?
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covert
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s
|
a woman covert
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being under the protection of her husband
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"a woman covert" What is the definition of "covert"?
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exhausting
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s
|
an exhausting march
|
producing exhaustion
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"an exhausting march" What is the definition of "exhausting"?
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exhausting
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s
|
an exhausting job in the hot sun
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having a debilitating effect
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"an exhausting job in the hot sun" What is the definition of "exhausting"?
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avoid
|
v
|
Her former friends now avoid her
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to stay clear from
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[] |
"Her former friends now avoid her" What is the definition of "avoid"?
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avoid
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v
|
Her former friends now avoid her
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to keep away from
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[] |
"Her former friends now avoid her" What is the definition of "avoid"?
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avoid
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v
|
Her former friends now avoid her
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to keep out of the way of someone or something
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[] |
"Her former friends now avoid her" What is the definition of "avoid"?
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avoid
|
v
|
He should avoid publishing his wife 's memories
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to refrain from doing something
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"He should avoid publishing his wife 's memories" What is the definition of "avoid"?
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avoid
|
v
|
Let 's avoid a confrontation
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to prevent the occurrence of
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[
"obviate",
"forbid",
"forestall",
"deflect",
"debar",
"preclude",
"foreclose"
] |
"Let 's avoid a confrontation" What is the definition of "avoid"?
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avoid
|
v
|
Let 's avoid a confrontation
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to prevent from happening
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wordnet
|
[
"obviate",
"forbid",
"forestall",
"deflect",
"debar",
"preclude",
"foreclose"
] |
"Let 's avoid a confrontation" What is the definition of "avoid"?
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neglectful
|
s
|
neglectful parents
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not showing due care or attention
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"neglectful parents" What is the definition of "neglectful"?
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neglectful
|
s
|
neglectful of his duties
|
failing in what duty requires
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[
"remiss",
"",
"delinquent",
"derelict"
] |
"neglectful of his duties" What is the definition of "neglectful"?
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calibration
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n
|
the thermometer needed calibration
|
the act of checking or adjusting by comparison with a standard the accuracy of a measuring instrument
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[] |
"the thermometer needed calibration" What is the definition of "calibration"?
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oblivion
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n
|
he sought the great oblivion of sleep
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total forgetfulness
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"he sought the great oblivion of sleep" What is the definition of "oblivion"?
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dislike
|
n
|
my dislike of him was instinctive
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a feeling of aversion or antipathy
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[] |
"my dislike of him was instinctive" What is the definition of "dislike"?
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sheep
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n
|
his students followed him like sheep
|
a docile and vulnerable person who would rather follow than make an independent decision
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[] |
"his students followed him like sheep" What is the definition of "sheep"?
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feathery
|
s
|
the feathery congregation of jays
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characterized by a covering of feathers
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"the feathery congregation of jays" What is the definition of "feathery"?
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feathery
|
s
|
feathery palm trees
|
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
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[] |
"feathery palm trees" What is the definition of "feathery"?
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visualize
|
v
|
The radiologist can visualize the cancerous liver
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to view the outline of by means of an x-ray
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[] |
"The radiologist can visualize the cancerous liver" What is the definition of "visualize"?
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visualize
|
v
|
Mathematicians often visualize
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to form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract
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[] |
"Mathematicians often visualize" What is the definition of "visualize"?
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ancillary
|
s
|
an ancillary pump
|
furnishing added support
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[] |
"an ancillary pump" What is the definition of "ancillary"?
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frosty
|
s
|
a frosty glass
|
covered with frost
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[] |
"a frosty glass" What is the definition of "frosty"?
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frosty
|
s
|
got a frosty reception
|
devoid of warmth and cordiality
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[
"icy",
"frigid",
"",
"wintry"
] |
"got a frosty reception" What is the definition of "frosty"?
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frosty
|
s
|
got a frosty reception
|
expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
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|
[
"icy",
"frigid",
"",
"wintry"
] |
"got a frosty reception" What is the definition of "frosty"?
|
frosty
|
s
|
crisp clear nights and frosty mornings
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pleasantly cold and invigorating
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[] |
"crisp clear nights and frosty mornings" What is the definition of "frosty"?
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lukewarm
|
s
|
he hates lukewarm coffee
|
moderately warm
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[
"tepid",
""
] |
"he hates lukewarm coffee" What is the definition of "lukewarm"?
|
lukewarm
|
s
|
gave only lukewarm support to the candidate
|
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
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|
[
"tepid",
"",
"halfhearted"
] |
"gave only lukewarm support to the candidate" What is the definition of "lukewarm"?
|
flowering
|
n
|
the flowering of antebellum culture
|
a developmental process
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[] |
"the flowering of antebellum culture" What is the definition of "flowering"?
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conveniently
|
r
|
the switch was conveniently located
|
in a convenient manner
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[] |
"the switch was conveniently located" What is the definition of "conveniently"?
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urbane
|
s
|
maintained an urbane tone in his letters
|
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
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[
"refined",
"",
"polished"
] |
"maintained an urbane tone in his letters" What is the definition of "urbane"?
|
inkling
|
n
|
he had no inkling what was about to happen
|
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
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wordnet
|
[
"suggestion",
"glimmer",
"glimmering"
] |
"he had no inkling what was about to happen" What is the definition of "inkling"?
|
denier
|
n
|
with an evening dress one wears 10 denier stockings
|
a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon
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[] |
"with an evening dress one wears 10 denier stockings" What is the definition of "denier"?
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licensed
|
v
|
I am licensed to practice law in this state
|
to authorize officially
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wordnet
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[
"certify",
"authorize",
"recognize",
"franchise",
"clear",
"charter",
"license"
] |
"I am licensed to practice law in this state" What is the definition of "licensed"?
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licensed
|
s
|
licensed pharmacist
|
given official approval to act
|
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[] |
"licensed pharmacist" What is the definition of "licensed"?
|
multiplex
|
s
|
the multiplex problem of drug abuse
|
having many parts or aspects
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[] |
"the multiplex problem of drug abuse" What is the definition of "multiplex"?
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multiplex
|
s
|
the multiplex opportunities in high technology
|
many and varied
|
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[] |
"the multiplex opportunities in high technology" What is the definition of "multiplex"?
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multiplex
|
s
|
the multiplex opportunities in high technology
|
having many features or forms
|
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"the multiplex opportunities in high technology" What is the definition of "multiplex"?
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funereal
|
s
|
funereal gloom
|
suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
|
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[] |
"funereal gloom" What is the definition of "funereal"?
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afoot
|
s
|
she was afoot when I saw her this morning
|
traveling by foot
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[] |
"she was afoot when I saw her this morning" What is the definition of "afoot"?
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afoot
|
s
|
there is mischief afoot
|
currently in progress
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[] |
"there is mischief afoot" What is the definition of "afoot"?
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afoot
|
r
|
they went to the village afoot
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on foot
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[] |
"they went to the village afoot" What is the definition of "afoot"?
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afoot
|
r
|
they went to the village afoot
|
walking
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[] |
"they went to the village afoot" What is the definition of "afoot"?
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steeply
|
r
|
the street rose steeply up to the castle
|
in a steep manner
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[] |
"the street rose steeply up to the castle" What is the definition of "steeply"?
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herald
|
n
|
the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet
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a person who announces important news
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wordnet
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[
"trumpeter",
"messenger"
] |
"the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet" What is the definition of "herald"?
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parity
|
n
|
the parity of the mother must be considered
|
the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
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wordnet
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[
"pregnancy",
"gestation",
"maternity",
"para"
] |
"the parity of the mother must be considered" What is the definition of "parity"?
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nihil
|
n
|
nihil habet
|
nil
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[] |
"nihil habet" What is the definition of "nihil"?
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nihil
|
n
|
nihil habet
|
nothing as used by a sheriff after an unsuccessful effort to serve a writ
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[] |
"nihil habet" What is the definition of "nihil"?
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accomplished
|
s
|
an accomplished pianist
|
highly skilled
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"an accomplished pianist" What is the definition of "accomplished"?
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accomplished
|
s
|
his mission accomplished he took a vacation
|
successfully completed or brought to an end
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"his mission accomplished he took a vacation" What is the definition of "accomplished"?
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accomplished
|
s
|
that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact
|
settled securely and unconditionally
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[] |
"that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact" What is the definition of "accomplished"?
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drape
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n
|
she adjusted the drape of her skirt
|
the manner in which fabric hangs or falls
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"she adjusted the drape of her skirt" What is the definition of "drape"?
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drape
|
v
|
drape a cloth
|
to arrange in a particular way
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[] |
"drape a cloth" What is the definition of "drape"?
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drape
|
v
|
drape the statue with a sheet
|
to cover or dress loosely with cloth
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[] |
"drape the statue with a sheet" What is the definition of "drape"?
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chromatic
|
a
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chromatic lens
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able to refract light without spectral color separation
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"chromatic lens" What is the definition of "chromatic"?
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chromatic
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a
|
a chromatic scale
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based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones
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[] |
"a chromatic scale" What is the definition of "chromatic"?
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regretful
|
a
|
felt regretful over his vanished youth
|
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
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[] |
"felt regretful over his vanished youth" What is the definition of "regretful"?
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pencil
|
n
|
the words were scribbled in pencil
|
graphite or a similar substance used in such a way as to be a medium of communication
|
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[] |
"the words were scribbled in pencil" What is the definition of "pencil"?
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actual
|
a
|
the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different
|
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
|
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[] |
"the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different" What is the definition of "actual"?
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actual
|
s
|
we saw the actual wedding on television
|
taking place in reality
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[] |
"we saw the actual wedding on television" What is the definition of "actual"?
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actual
|
s
|
we saw the actual wedding on television
|
not pretended or imitated
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[] |
"we saw the actual wedding on television" What is the definition of "actual"?
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actual
|
s
|
her actual motive
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being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
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"her actual motive" What is the definition of "actual"?
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actual
|
s
|
rocks and trees ... the actual world
|
existing in act or fact
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"rocks and trees ... the actual world" What is the definition of "actual"?
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buster
|
n
|
dam buster
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a person or thing that breaks up or overpowers something
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"dam buster" What is the definition of "buster"?
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testimonial
|
a
|
testimonial dinner
|
expressing admiration or appreciation
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[] |
"testimonial dinner" What is the definition of "testimonial"?
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belligerent
|
s
|
belligerent ( or warring ) nations
|
engaged in war
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"belligerent ( or warring ) nations" What is the definition of "belligerent"?
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belligerent
|
s
|
a belligerent tone
|
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
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[] |
"a belligerent tone" What is the definition of "belligerent"?
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gain
|
n
|
they recorded the cattle 's gain in weight over a period of weeks
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a quantity that is added
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wordnet
|
[
"accretion",
"addition",
"increase"
] |
"they recorded the cattle 's gain in weight over a period of weeks" What is the definition of "gain"?
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humic
|
a
|
humic acid
|
of or relating to or derived from humus
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"humic acid" What is the definition of "humic"?
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reducible
|
a
|
reducible to a set of principles of human nature " - Edmund Wilson
|
capable of being reduced
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"reducible to a set of principles of human nature " - Edmund Wilson" What is the definition of "reducible"?
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calculable
|
a
|
a calculable risk
|
capable of being calculated or estimated
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"a calculable risk" What is the definition of "calculable"?
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anyway
|
r
|
get it done anyway you can
|
in any way whatsoever
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"get it done anyway you can" What is the definition of "anyway"?
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bloodshed
|
n
|
he avenged the bloodshed of his kinsmen
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the shedding of blood resulting in murder
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wordnet
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[
"murder",
"gore",
"execution"
] |
"he avenged the bloodshed of his kinsmen" What is the definition of "bloodshed"?
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bloodshed
|
n
|
the valley is no stranger to bloodshed and murder
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indiscriminate slaughter
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wordnet
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[
"slaughter",
"bloodletting",
"massacre"
] |
"the valley is no stranger to bloodshed and murder" What is the definition of "bloodshed"?
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probation
|
n
|
probation is part of the sentencing process
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a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them
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[] |
"probation is part of the sentencing process" What is the definition of "probation"?
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probation
|
n
|
probation is part of the sentencing process
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a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court
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"probation is part of the sentencing process" What is the definition of "probation"?
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ontogenetic
|
a
|
ontogenetic development
|
of or relating to the origin and development of individual organisms
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"ontogenetic development" What is the definition of "ontogenetic"?
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afflict
|
v
|
afflict with the plague
|
to cause physical pain or suffering in
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wordnet
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[
"smite",
"blight",
"damage"
] |
"afflict with the plague" What is the definition of "afflict"?
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grave
|
n
|
he went to his grave without forgiving me
|
death of a person
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wordnet
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[] |
"he went to his grave without forgiving me" What is the definition of "grave"?
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grave
|
n
|
he put flowers on his mother 's grave
|
a place for the burial of a corpse especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone
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wordnet
|
[
"place",
"sepulcher",
"spot",
"tomb"
] |
"he put flowers on his mother 's grave" What is the definition of "grave"?
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grave
|
s
|
a grave God-fearing man
|
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
|
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[] |
"a grave God-fearing man" What is the definition of "grave"?
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grave
|
s
|
grave responsibilities
|
of great gravity or crucial import
|
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[] |
"grave responsibilities" What is the definition of "grave"?
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grave
|
s
|
grave responsibilities
|
requiring serious thought
|
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[] |
"grave responsibilities" What is the definition of "grave"?
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grave
|
s
|
a grave situation
|
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
|
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[] |
"a grave situation" What is the definition of "grave"?
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informal
|
a
|
conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress
|
not formal
|
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[] |
"conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress" What is the definition of "informal"?
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informal
|
s
|
an informal agreement
|
not officially recognized or controlled
|
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[] |
"an informal agreement" What is the definition of "informal"?
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jack
|
n
|
you do n't know jack
|
a small worthless amount
|
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[] |
"you do n't know jack" What is the definition of "jack"?
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jack
|
v
|
jack up the car so you can change the tire
|
to lift with a special device
|
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[] |
"jack up the car so you can change the tire" What is the definition of "jack"?
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