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squeak | n | the squeak of shoes on powdery snow | a short high-pitched noise | wordnet | [] | "the squeak of shoes on powdery snow" What is the definition of "squeak"? |
gob | n | a gob of phlegm | a lump of slimy stuff | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "acknowledge the deed" What is the definition of "acknowledge"? |
exceptionable | s | a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing | liable to objection or debate | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "sneezing is reflexive" What is the definition of "reflexive"? |
new | a | a new law | not of long duration | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "a new law" What is the definition of "new"? |
new | a | it looks like new | unaffected by use or exposure | wordnet | [] | "it looks like new" What is the definition of "new"? |
new | s | they now have a new leaders | other than the former ones | wordnet | [] | "they now have a new leaders" What is the definition of "new"? |
new | s | they now have a new leaders | different | wordnet | [] | "they now have a new leaders" What is the definition of "new"? |
new | r | grass new washed by the rain | very recently | wordnet | [] | "grass new washed by the rain" What is the definition of "new"? |
transpire | v | plants transpire | to exude water vapor | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "official privileges" What is the definition of "official"? |
official | s | the election returns are now official | verified officially | wordnet | [] | "the election returns are now official" What is the definition of "official"? |
retain | v | I retain this drug for a long time | to hold back within | wordnet | [] | "I retain this drug for a long time" What is the definition of "retain"? |
hapless | s | a hapless victim | deserving or inciting pity | wordnet | [] | "a hapless victim" What is the definition of "hapless"? |
afresh | r | start afresh | again but in a new or different way | wordnet | [] | "start afresh" What is the definition of "afresh"? |
courtship | n | its was a brief and intense courtship | a mans courting of a woman | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "at the halfway mark" What is the definition of "halfway"? |
halfway | s | halfway measures | including only half or a portion | wordnet | [] | "halfway measures" What is the definition of "halfway"? |
halfway | r | he was halfway down the ladder when he fell | at half the distance | wordnet | [] | "he was halfway down the ladder when he fell" What is the definition of "halfway"? |
halfway | r | he was halfway down the ladder when he fell | at the middle | wordnet | [] | "he was halfway down the ladder when he fell" What is the definition of "halfway"? |
isotonic | a | isotonic tuning | relating to or characterized by the equal intervals of a musical scale | wordnet | [] | "isotonic tuning" What is the definition of "isotonic"? |
ringed | s | a ringed wife " - Tennyson | lawfully married | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"arrival",
"coming"
] | "the advent of the computer" What is the definition of "advent"? |
grisly | s | a grisly murder | shockingly repellent | wordnet | [] | "a grisly murder" What is the definition of "grisly"? |
grisly | s | a grisly murder | inspiring horror | wordnet | [] | "a grisly murder" What is the definition of "grisly"? |
arrange | v | arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order | to put into a proper or systematic order | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "Can you arrange a meeting with the President ?" What is the definition of "arrange"? |
empty | a | an empty glass | holding or containing nothing | wordnet | [] | "an empty glass" What is the definition of "empty"? |
empty | s | empty promises | devoid of significance or point | wordnet | [] | "empty promises" What is the definition of "empty"? |
empty | s | after skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime | needing nourishment | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "her acrid remarks make her many enemies" What is the definition of "acrid"? |
breakneck | s | a breakneck pace | moving at very high speed | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "supernatural forces and occurrences and beings" What is the definition of "supernatural"? |
supernatural | a | supernatural forces and occurrences and beings | not physical or material | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "I report to work every day at 9 o'clock" What is the definition of "report"? |
difficult | a | a difficult task | not easy | wordnet | [] | "a difficult task" What is the definition of "difficult"? |
difficult | a | a difficult task | requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure | wordnet | [] | "a difficult task" What is the definition of "difficult"? |
difficult | a | a difficult child " , " an unmanageable situation | hard to control | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"total",
"",
"fuller"
] | "an entire town devastated by an earthquake" What is the definition of "entire"? |
entire | s | an entire town devastated by an earthquake | complete | wordnet | [
"total",
"",
"fuller"
] | "an entire town devastated by an earthquake" What is the definition of "entire"? |
entire | s | an entire horse | sexually competent | wordnet | [] | "an entire horse" What is the definition of "entire"? |
limited | a | limited war | small in range or scope | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "the microcosmic world of business" What is the definition of "microcosmic"? |
halfhearted | s | a halfhearted effort | feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm | wordnet | [
"tepid",
"",
"lukewarm"
] | "a halfhearted effort" What is the definition of "halfhearted"? |
circumstantially | r | he was convicted circumstantially | according to circumstances | wordnet | [] | "he was convicted circumstantially" What is the definition of "circumstantially"? |
circumstantially | r | the account was circumstantially accurate | insofar as the circumstances are concerned | wordnet | [] | "the account was circumstantially accurate" What is the definition of "circumstantially"? |
didactically | r | this is a didactically sound method | in a didactic manner | wordnet | [] | "this is a didactically sound method" What is the definition of "didactically"? |
hefty | s | a hefty dictionary | of considerable weight and size | wordnet | [] | "a hefty dictionary" What is the definition of "hefty"? |
hefty | s | a hefty athlete | possessing physical strength and weight | wordnet | [] | "a hefty athlete" What is the definition of "hefty"? |
hefty | s | a hefty athlete | rugged and powerful | wordnet | [] | "a hefty athlete" What is the definition of "hefty"? |
hefty | s | received a hefty bonus | large in amount or extent or degree | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "where never is heard a discouraging word" What is the definition of "discouraging"? |
ethically | r | he behaved ethically | in an ethical manner | wordnet | [] | "he behaved ethically" What is the definition of "ethically"? |
ethically | r | he behaved ethically | from an ethical point of view | wordnet | [] | "he behaved ethically" What is the definition of "ethically"? |
ethically | r | he behaved ethically | according to ethics | wordnet | [] | "he behaved ethically" What is the definition of "ethically"? |
levy | v | levy a fine | to impose and collect | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "his professed intentions" What is the definition of "professed"? |
professed | s | her professed love of everything about that country | openly declared as such | wordnet | [
"avowed",
""
] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "parliamentary government" What is the definition of "parliamentary"? |
parliamentary | s | parliamentary law | in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly | wordnet | [] | "parliamentary law" What is the definition of "parliamentary"? |
interrupt | v | We interrupt the program for the following messages | to make a break in | wordnet | [
"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"? |
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