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squeak
n
the squeak of shoes on powdery snow
a short high-pitched noise
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"the squeak of shoes on powdery snow" What is the definition of "squeak"?
gob
n
a gob of phlegm
a lump of slimy stuff
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"a gob of phlegm" What is the definition of "gob"?
inboard
a
the inboard flaps on the wing
located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft
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"the inboard flaps on the wing" What is the definition of "inboard"?
date
n
what is the date today ?
the specified day of the month
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"what is the date today ?" What is the definition of "date"?
date
n
she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date
a meeting arranged in advance
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[ "appointment", "meeting", "engagement", "rendezvous" ]
"she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date" What is the definition of "date"?
birth
n
they divorced after the birth of the child
the time when something begins especially life
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"they divorced after the birth of the child" What is the definition of "birth"?
birth
n
they celebrated the birth of their first child
the event of being born
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[ "nativity", "delivery", "change", "modification", "renascence", "alteration", "nascency" ]
"they celebrated the birth of their first child" What is the definition of "birth"?
rehash
n
merely a dull rehash of his first novel
old material that is slightly reworked and used again
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"merely a dull rehash of his first novel" What is the definition of "rehash"?
acknowledge
v
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
to express obligation , thanks , or gratitude for
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[ "recognize", "thank", "appreciate" ]
"We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us" What is the definition of "acknowledge"?
acknowledge
v
acknowledge the deed
to accept as legally binding and valid
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"acknowledge the deed" What is the definition of "acknowledge"?
exceptionable
s
a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing
liable to objection or debate
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"a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing" What is the definition of "exceptionable"?
exceptionable
s
a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing
used of something one might take exception to
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"a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing" What is the definition of "exceptionable"?
presumptuous
s
the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants
excessively forward
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[ "assumptive", "" ]
"the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants" What is the definition of "presumptuous"?
memory
n
search as he would , the memory was lost
something that is remembered
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"search as he would , the memory was lost" What is the definition of "memory"?
memory
n
he can do it from memory
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
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"he can do it from memory" What is the definition of "memory"?
memory
n
he had a good memory when he was younger
the power of retaining and recalling past experience
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[ "retention", "anamnesis", "recollection", "faculty", "remembrance", "retentiveness" ]
"he had a good memory when he was younger" What is the definition of "memory"?
calender
v
calender paper
to press between rollers or plates so as to smooth , glaze , or thin into sheets
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"calender paper" What is the definition of "calender"?
steadiness
n
He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said
freedom from wavering or indecision
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"He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said" What is the definition of "steadiness"?
steadiness
n
He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said
constancy of resolve or conduct
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"He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said" What is the definition of "steadiness"?
shameful
s
a shameful display of cowardice
deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
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"a shameful display of cowardice" What is the definition of "shameful"?
shameful
s
the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt " - Thackeray
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
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"the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt " - Thackeray" What is the definition of "shameful"?
conjunctive
s
the conjunctive focus of political opposition
involving the joint activity of two or more
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"the conjunctive focus of political opposition" What is the definition of "conjunctive"?
frolic
n
their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
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[ "coquetry", "lunacy", "flirt", "craziness", "diversion", "game", "horseplay", "flirtation", "folly", "foolery", "indulgence", "romp", "play", "gambol", "tomfoolery" ]
"their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly" What is the definition of "frolic"?
hissing
n
the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
a fricative sound especially as an expression of disapproval
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[ "noise", "hushing", "fizzle" ]
"the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience" What is the definition of "hissing"?
birthplace
n
the birthplace of civilization
where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
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[ "origin", "beginning", "source", "cradle", "root" ]
"the birthplace of civilization" What is the definition of "birthplace"?
reflexive
s
sneezing is reflexive
without volition or conscious control
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"sneezing is reflexive" What is the definition of "reflexive"?
new
a
a new law
not of long duration
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"a new law" What is the definition of "new"?
new
a
a new law
having just or relatively recently come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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"a new law" What is the definition of "new"?
new
a
it looks like new
unaffected by use or exposure
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"it looks like new" What is the definition of "new"?
new
s
they now have a new leaders
other than the former ones
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"they now have a new leaders" What is the definition of "new"?
new
s
they now have a new leaders
different
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"they now have a new leaders" What is the definition of "new"?
new
r
grass new washed by the rain
very recently
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"grass new washed by the rain" What is the definition of "new"?
transpire
v
plants transpire
to exude water vapor
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"plants transpire" What is the definition of "transpire"?
official
n
the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling
someone who administers the rules of a game or sport
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"the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling" What is the definition of "official"?
official
a
official privileges
of or relating to an office
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official
s
the election returns are now official
verified officially
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retain
v
I retain this drug for a long time
to hold back within
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"I retain this drug for a long time" What is the definition of "retain"?
hapless
s
a hapless victim
deserving or inciting pity
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"a hapless victim" What is the definition of "hapless"?
afresh
r
start afresh
again but in a new or different way
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"start afresh" What is the definition of "afresh"?
courtship
n
its was a brief and intense courtship
a mans courting of a woman
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[ "appeal", "suit", "entreaty" ]
"its was a brief and intense courtship" What is the definition of "courtship"?
courtship
n
its was a brief and intense courtship
seeking the affections of a woman usually with the hope of marriage
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[ "appeal", "suit", "entreaty" ]
"its was a brief and intense courtship" What is the definition of "courtship"?
halfway
s
at the halfway mark
at a point midway between two extremes
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halfway
s
halfway measures
including only half or a portion
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halfway
r
he was halfway down the ladder when he fell
at half the distance
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halfway
r
he was halfway down the ladder when he fell
at the middle
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isotonic
a
isotonic tuning
relating to or characterized by the equal intervals of a musical scale
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"isotonic tuning" What is the definition of "isotonic"?
ringed
s
a ringed wife " - Tennyson
lawfully married
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"a ringed wife " - Tennyson" What is the definition of "ringed"?
doubling
n
doubling with a computer took no time at all
increase by a factor of two
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"doubling with a computer took no time at all" What is the definition of "doubling"?
advent
n
the advent of the computer
arrival that has been awaited especially of something momentous
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[ "arrival", "coming" ]
"the advent of the computer" What is the definition of "advent"?
grisly
s
a grisly murder
shockingly repellent
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grisly
s
a grisly murder
inspiring horror
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arrange
v
arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order
to put into a proper or systematic order
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"arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order" What is the definition of "arrange"?
arrange
v
Can you arrange a meeting with the President ?
to make arrangements for
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empty
a
an empty glass
holding or containing nothing
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empty
s
empty promises
devoid of significance or point
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"empty promises" What is the definition of "empty"?
empty
s
after skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime
needing nourishment
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"after skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime" What is the definition of "empty"?
indifferent
s
indifferent to the sufferings of others
showing no care or concern in attitude or action
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"indifferent to the sufferings of others" What is the definition of "indifferent"?
indifferent
s
has an indifferent singing voice
fairly poor to not very good
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"has an indifferent singing voice" What is the definition of "indifferent"?
indifferent
s
indifferent about which book you would give them
marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another
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"indifferent about which book you would give them" What is the definition of "indifferent"?
pecuniary
a
he received thanks but no pecuniary compensation for his services
relating to or involving money
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"he received thanks but no pecuniary compensation for his services" What is the definition of "pecuniary"?
acrid
s
the acrid smell of burning rubber
strong and sharp
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"the acrid smell of burning rubber" What is the definition of "acrid"?
acrid
s
her acrid remarks make her many enemies
harsh or corrosive in tone
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"her acrid remarks make her many enemies" What is the definition of "acrid"?
breakneck
s
a breakneck pace
moving at very high speed
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"a breakneck pace" What is the definition of "breakneck"?
sponsor
v
The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan
to assume responsibility for or leadership of
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"The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan" What is the definition of "sponsor"?
supernatural
a
supernatural forces and occurrences and beings
not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws
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"supernatural forces and occurrences and beings" What is the definition of "supernatural"?
supernatural
a
supernatural forces and occurrences and beings
not physical or material
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"supernatural forces and occurrences and beings" What is the definition of "supernatural"?
report
n
the report of his speech
a short account of the news
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[ "dispatch", "account", "news", "exclusive", "newsletter", "story" ]
"the report of his speech" What is the definition of "report"?
report
v
I report to work every day at 9 o'clock
to announce ones presence
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"I report to work every day at 9 o'clock" What is the definition of "report"?
difficult
a
a difficult task
not easy
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difficult
a
a difficult task
requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
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difficult
a
a difficult child " , " an unmanageable situation
hard to control
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"a difficult child " , " an unmanageable situation" What is the definition of "difficult"?
entire
s
an entire town devastated by an earthquake
constituting the full quantity or extent
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"an entire town devastated by an earthquake" What is the definition of "entire"?
entire
s
an entire town devastated by an earthquake
complete
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"an entire town devastated by an earthquake" What is the definition of "entire"?
entire
s
an entire horse
sexually competent
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"an entire horse" What is the definition of "entire"?
limited
a
limited war
small in range or scope
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"limited war" What is the definition of "limited"?
consolation
n
second place was no consolation to him
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
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"second place was no consolation to him" What is the definition of "consolation"?
consolation
n
his presence was a consolation to her
the act of consoling
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"his presence was a consolation to her" What is the definition of "consolation"?
consolation
n
his presence was a consolation to her
giving relief in affliction
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"his presence was a consolation to her" What is the definition of "consolation"?
incoherently
r
he talked incoherently when he drank too much
in an incoherent manner
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"he talked incoherently when he drank too much" What is the definition of "incoherently"?
microcosmic
a
the microcosmic world of business
relating to or characteristic of a microcosm
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"the microcosmic world of business" What is the definition of "microcosmic"?
halfhearted
s
a halfhearted effort
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
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"a halfhearted effort" What is the definition of "halfhearted"?
circumstantially
r
he was convicted circumstantially
according to circumstances
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"he was convicted circumstantially" What is the definition of "circumstantially"?
circumstantially
r
the account was circumstantially accurate
insofar as the circumstances are concerned
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"the account was circumstantially accurate" What is the definition of "circumstantially"?
didactically
r
this is a didactically sound method
in a didactic manner
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"this is a didactically sound method" What is the definition of "didactically"?
hefty
s
a hefty dictionary
of considerable weight and size
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"a hefty dictionary" What is the definition of "hefty"?
hefty
s
a hefty athlete
possessing physical strength and weight
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"a hefty athlete" What is the definition of "hefty"?
hefty
s
a hefty athlete
rugged and powerful
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"a hefty athlete" What is the definition of "hefty"?
hefty
s
received a hefty bonus
large in amount or extent or degree
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[ "tidy", "", "goodish", "sizable" ]
"received a hefty bonus" What is the definition of "hefty"?
discouraging
a
where never is heard a discouraging word
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
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"where never is heard a discouraging word" What is the definition of "discouraging"?
ethically
r
he behaved ethically
in an ethical manner
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"he behaved ethically" What is the definition of "ethically"?
ethically
r
he behaved ethically
from an ethical point of view
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"he behaved ethically" What is the definition of "ethically"?
ethically
r
he behaved ethically
according to ethics
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"he behaved ethically" What is the definition of "ethically"?
levy
v
levy a fine
to impose and collect
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[ "imposing", "impose", "lay", "tax", "toll", "billing", "charge", "billed" ]
"levy a fine" What is the definition of "levy"?
professed
v
The terrorists professed allegiance to their country
to confess ones faith in , or allegiance to
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[ "profess", "declare" ]
"The terrorists professed allegiance to their country" What is the definition of "professed"?
professed
s
his professed intentions
claimed with intent to deceive
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"his professed intentions" What is the definition of "professed"?
professed
s
her professed love of everything about that country
openly declared as such
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"her professed love of everything about that country" What is the definition of "professed"?
parliamentary
a
parliamentary reform
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
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"parliamentary reform" What is the definition of "parliamentary"?
parliamentary
s
parliamentary government
having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament
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"parliamentary government" What is the definition of "parliamentary"?
parliamentary
s
parliamentary law
in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly
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"parliamentary law" What is the definition of "parliamentary"?
interrupt
v
We interrupt the program for the following messages
to make a break in
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[ "interject", "pause", "block", "stop", "break", "cut", "inject", "interpose", "jam", "heckle", "discontinue", "punctuate", "disrupt" ]
"We interrupt the program for the following messages" What is the definition of "interrupt"?