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interrupt
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v
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Do n't interrupt me when I 'm reading
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to destroy the peace or tranquility of
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"Do n't interrupt me when I 'm reading" What is the definition of "interrupt"?
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interrupt
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v
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Please do n't interrupt me while I 'm on the phone
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to interfere in someone elses activity
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"Please do n't interrupt me while I 'm on the phone" What is the definition of "interrupt"?
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assessment
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n
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the assessment for repairs outraged the club 's membership
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an amount determined as payable
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"the assessment for repairs outraged the club 's membership" What is the definition of "assessment"?
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unequivocal
|
a
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unequivocal evidence
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admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding
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"unequivocal evidence" What is the definition of "unequivocal"?
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unequivocal
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a
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unequivocal evidence
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having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
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"unequivocal evidence" What is the definition of "unequivocal"?
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unequivocal
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s
|
the plain and unequivocal language of the laws " - R.B.Taney
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clearly defined or formulated
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"the plain and unequivocal language of the laws " - R.B.Taney" What is the definition of "unequivocal"?
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touch
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n
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he longed for the touch of her hand
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the event of something coming in contact with the body
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wordnet
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[
"striking",
"touching",
"contact",
"stroke"
] |
"he longed for the touch of her hand" What is the definition of "touch"?
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touch
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n
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only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us
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the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body especially the hands
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"only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us" What is the definition of "touch"?
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touch
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n
|
there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone
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a suggestion of some quality
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wordnet
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[
"proposition",
"suggestion",
"trace",
"ghost"
] |
"there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone" What is the definition of "touch"?
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distressful
|
s
|
lived in heroic if something distressful isolation
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causing distress or worry or anxiety
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wordnet
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[
"worrisome",
"",
"distressing"
] |
"lived in heroic if something distressful isolation" What is the definition of "distressful"?
|
bulbar
|
a
|
bulbar paralysis
|
involving the medulla oblongata
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wordnet
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"bulbar paralysis" What is the definition of "bulbar"?
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intolerance
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n
|
his intolerance of interruptions
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impatience with annoyances
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wordnet
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"his intolerance of interruptions" What is the definition of "intolerance"?
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rubber
|
s
|
a rubber check
|
returned for lack of funds
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wordnet
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"a rubber check" What is the definition of "rubber"?
|
polychromatic
|
a
|
polychromatic light
|
composed of more than one wavelength
|
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"polychromatic light" What is the definition of "polychromatic"?
|
orally
|
r
|
he was administered the drug orally
|
through the mouth rather than through injection
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wordnet
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[] |
"he was administered the drug orally" What is the definition of "orally"?
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orally
|
r
|
he was administered the drug orally
|
by mouth
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wordnet
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[] |
"he was administered the drug orally" What is the definition of "orally"?
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scentless
|
s
|
scentless wisps of straw
|
emitting or holding no odor
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"scentless wisps of straw" What is the definition of "scentless"?
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denial
|
n
|
it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges
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the act of refusing to comply as with a request
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[] |
"it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges" What is the definition of "denial"?
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climber
|
n
|
the lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes
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someone who climbs as a sport
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wordnet
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[] |
"the lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes" What is the definition of "climber"?
|
climber
|
n
|
the lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes
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especially someone who climbs mountains
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wordnet
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[] |
"the lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes" What is the definition of "climber"?
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abnegation
|
n
|
abnegation of the Holy Trinity
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the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
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"abnegation of the Holy Trinity" What is the definition of "abnegation"?
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load
|
n
|
he got a load on and started a brawl
|
an amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate
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[] |
"he got a load on and started a brawl" What is the definition of "load"?
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load
|
v
|
load the camera
|
to provide a device with something necessary
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wordnet
|
[
"loading",
"fill",
"recharge",
"filling",
"charge"
] |
"load the camera" What is the definition of "load"?
|
capsular
|
a
|
the capsular ligament is a sac surrounding the articular cavity of a freely movable joint and attached to the bones
|
resembling a capsule
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[] |
"the capsular ligament is a sac surrounding the articular cavity of a freely movable joint and attached to the bones" What is the definition of "capsular"?
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spherical
|
a
|
spherical geometry
|
of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere
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"spherical geometry" What is the definition of "spherical"?
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spherical
|
s
|
a spherical object
|
having the shape of a sphere or ball
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[] |
"a spherical object" What is the definition of "spherical"?
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mimic
|
s
|
the mimic warfare of the opera stage " - Archibald Alison
|
constituting an imitation
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[] |
"the mimic warfare of the opera stage " - Archibald Alison" What is the definition of "mimic"?
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eyed
|
a
|
a peacock 's eyed feathers
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often used in combination
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[] |
"a peacock 's eyed feathers" What is the definition of "eyed"?
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slump
|
n
|
the team went into a slump
|
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
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[] |
"the team went into a slump" What is the definition of "slump"?
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mural
|
a
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mural painting
|
of or relating to walls
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[] |
"mural painting" What is the definition of "mural"?
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permissible
|
a
|
permissible behavior in school
|
that may be permitted especially as according to rule
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[] |
"permissible behavior in school" What is the definition of "permissible"?
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permissible
|
s
|
a kind of speculation that was permissible in cosmology but inadmissible in medicine
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that may be accepted or conceded
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wordnet
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[] |
"a kind of speculation that was permissible in cosmology but inadmissible in medicine" What is the definition of "permissible"?
|
relay
|
n
|
the relay was successful
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the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
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wordnet
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[] |
"the relay was successful" What is the definition of "relay"?
|
relay
|
v
|
Please relay the news to the villagers
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to pass along
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wordnet
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[] |
"Please relay the news to the villagers" What is the definition of "relay"?
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government
|
n
|
the government reduced taxes
|
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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wordnet
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[] |
"the government reduced taxes" What is the definition of "government"?
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government
|
n
|
he had considerable experience of government
|
the act of governing
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wordnet
|
[
"misgovernment",
"lawmaking",
"governing",
"governance",
"administration"
] |
"he had considerable experience of government" What is the definition of "government"?
|
government
|
n
|
he had considerable experience of government
|
exercising authority
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wordnet
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[
"misgovernment",
"lawmaking",
"governing",
"governance",
"administration"
] |
"he had considerable experience of government" What is the definition of "government"?
|
government
|
n
|
tyrannical government
|
the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
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[] |
"tyrannical government" What is the definition of "government"?
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disfigurement
|
n
|
he objected to the dam 's massive disfigurement of the landscape
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the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something
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wordnet
|
[
"hurt",
"harm",
"damage",
"defacement"
] |
"he objected to the dam 's massive disfigurement of the landscape" What is the definition of "disfigurement"?
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ontological
|
a
|
ontological speculations
|
of or relating to ontology
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[] |
"ontological speculations" What is the definition of "ontological"?
|
beefy
|
s
|
a beefy wrestler
|
muscular and heavily built
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wordnet
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[] |
"a beefy wrestler" What is the definition of "beefy"?
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specialization
|
n
|
his specialization is gastroenterology
|
the special line of work you have adopted as your career
|
wordnet
|
[
"specialty",
"specialism",
"calling",
"vocation"
] |
"his specialization is gastroenterology" What is the definition of "specialization"?
|
tacky
|
s
|
tacky varnish
|
not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch
|
wordnet
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[] |
"tacky varnish" What is the definition of "tacky"?
|
observable
|
s
|
an observable change in behavior
|
capable of being seen or noticed
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wordnet
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[] |
"an observable change in behavior" What is the definition of "observable"?
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mundane
|
s
|
mundane affairs
|
concerned with the world or worldly matters
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wordnet
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[] |
"mundane affairs" What is the definition of "mundane"?
|
outdoors
|
n
|
he wanted to get outdoors a little
|
where the air is unconfined
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he wanted to get outdoors a little" What is the definition of "outdoors"?
|
ragged
|
s
|
clothes as ragged as a scarecrow 's
|
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"clothes as ragged as a scarecrow 's" What is the definition of "ragged"?
|
ragged
|
s
|
run ragged
|
worn out from stress or strain
|
wordnet
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[] |
"run ragged" What is the definition of "ragged"?
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ragged
|
s
|
text set with ragged right margins
|
having an irregular outline
|
wordnet
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[] |
"text set with ragged right margins" What is the definition of "ragged"?
|
reasonableness
|
n
|
the judiciary is built on the reasonableness of judges
|
goodness of reason and judgment
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the judiciary is built on the reasonableness of judges" What is the definition of "reasonableness"?
|
reasonableness
|
n
|
the store is famous for the reasonableness of its prices
|
the property of being moderate in price or expenditures
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the store is famous for the reasonableness of its prices" What is the definition of "reasonableness"?
|
reasonableness
|
n
|
without greater reasonableness by both parties we will never settle this matter !
|
moderation in expectations
|
wordnet
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[] |
"without greater reasonableness by both parties we will never settle this matter !" What is the definition of "reasonableness"?
|
ambient
|
s
|
the ambient air
|
completely enveloping
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"the ambient air" What is the definition of "ambient"?
|
harsh
|
s
|
wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus
|
unpleasantly stern
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus" What is the definition of "harsh"?
|
harsh
|
s
|
the harsh cry of a blue jay
|
disagreeable to the senses
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the harsh cry of a blue jay" What is the definition of "harsh"?
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harsh
|
s
|
had harsh words
|
unkind or cruel or uncivil
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"had harsh words" What is the definition of "harsh"?
|
preparatory
|
s
|
preparatory steps
|
preceding and preparing for something
|
wordnet
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[] |
"preparatory steps" What is the definition of "preparatory"?
|
crucial
|
a
|
a crucial moment in his career
|
of extreme importance
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a crucial moment in his career" What is the definition of "crucial"?
|
crucial
|
a
|
a crucial moment in his career
|
vital to the resolution of a crisis
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a crucial moment in his career" What is the definition of "crucial"?
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crucial
|
s
|
crucial information
|
of the greatest importance
|
wordnet
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[] |
"crucial information" What is the definition of "crucial"?
|
toddle
|
v
|
small children toddle
|
to walk unsteadily
|
wordnet
|
[
"waddle",
"walk",
"dodder",
"totter",
"paddle"
] |
"small children toddle" What is the definition of "toddle"?
|
orient
|
v
|
We had to orient ourselves in the forest
|
to determine ones position with reference to another point
|
wordnet
|
[
"orientate",
"guide",
"decide",
"determine"
] |
"We had to orient ourselves in the forest" What is the definition of "orient"?
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jovially
|
r
|
he greeted his friend jovially
|
in a jovial manner
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wordnet
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[] |
"he greeted his friend jovially" What is the definition of "jovially"?
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illicit
|
a
|
an illicit association with his secretary
|
contrary to accepted morality especially sexual morality or convention
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"an illicit association with his secretary" What is the definition of "illicit"?
|
illicit
|
s
|
illicit trade
|
contrary to or forbidden by law
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"illicit trade" What is the definition of "illicit"?
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irremediable
|
a
|
an irremediable error
|
impossible to remedy or correct or redress
|
wordnet
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[] |
"an irremediable error" What is the definition of "irremediable"?
|
reproach
|
n
|
words of reproach
|
a mild rebuke or criticism
|
wordnet
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[] |
"words of reproach" What is the definition of "reproach"?
|
reproach
|
n
|
he brought reproach upon his family
|
disgrace or shame
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he brought reproach upon his family" What is the definition of "reproach"?
|
exportable
|
a
|
exportable cultural achievements
|
suitable for export
|
wordnet
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[] |
"exportable cultural achievements" What is the definition of "exportable"?
|
trice
|
v
|
trice a window shade
|
to raise with a line
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"trice a window shade" What is the definition of "trice"?
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secretly
|
r
|
met secretly to discuss the invasion plans
|
in secrecy
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"met secretly to discuss the invasion plans" What is the definition of "secretly"?
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secretly
|
r
|
met secretly to discuss the invasion plans
|
not openly
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"met secretly to discuss the invasion plans" What is the definition of "secretly"?
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secretly
|
r
|
they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment
|
not openly
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wordnet
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[] |
"they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment" What is the definition of "secretly"?
|
secretly
|
r
|
they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment
|
inwardly
|
wordnet
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[] |
"they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment" What is the definition of "secretly"?
|
notate
|
v
|
Nowadays , you can notate an entire ballet
|
to put into notation , as of music or choreography
|
wordnet
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[] |
"Nowadays , you can notate an entire ballet" What is the definition of "notate"?
|
notate
|
v
|
Nowadays , you can notate an entire ballet
|
to in the old days , the steps had to be memorized
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"Nowadays , you can notate an entire ballet" What is the definition of "notate"?
|
entirely
|
r
|
was entirely to blame
|
without any others being included or involved
|
wordnet
|
[
"solely",
"",
"alone"
] |
"was entirely to blame" What is the definition of "entirely"?
|
entirely
|
r
|
entirely satisfied with the meal
|
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly
|
wordnet
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[] |
"entirely satisfied with the meal" What is the definition of "entirely"?
|
enigmatic
|
s
|
I did n't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later
|
not clear to the understanding
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"I did n't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later" What is the definition of "enigmatic"?
|
enigmatic
|
s
|
so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it
|
resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it" What is the definition of "enigmatic"?
|
exemplar
|
n
|
an exemplar of success
|
something to be imitated
|
wordnet
|
[
"model",
"example",
"pattern",
"prodigy",
"ideal",
"beauty"
] |
"an exemplar of success" What is the definition of "exemplar"?
|
curt
|
s
|
a curt reply
|
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a curt reply" What is the definition of "curt"?
|
curt
|
s
|
a response so curt as to be almost rude
|
brief and to the point
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a response so curt as to be almost rude" What is the definition of "curt"?
|
curt
|
s
|
a response so curt as to be almost rude
|
effectively cut short
|
wordnet
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[] |
"a response so curt as to be almost rude" What is the definition of "curt"?
|
curt
|
s
|
a response so curt as to be almost rude
|
yes
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a response so curt as to be almost rude" What is the definition of "curt"?
|
energy
|
n
|
energy can take a wide variety of forms
|
a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"energy can take a wide variety of forms" What is the definition of "energy"?
|
energy
|
n
|
he plays tennis with great energy
|
forceful exertion
|
wordnet
|
[
"strength",
"force",
"athleticism",
"vigor"
] |
"he plays tennis with great energy" What is the definition of "energy"?
|
energy
|
n
|
Europeans often laugh at American energy
|
enterprising or ambitious drive
|
wordnet
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[] |
"Europeans often laugh at American energy" What is the definition of "energy"?
|
dress
|
n
|
battle dress
|
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
|
wordnet
|
[
"wear",
"garb",
"costume",
"finery",
"habit",
"outfit",
"wearable",
"attire",
"rig",
"getup"
] |
"battle dress" What is the definition of "dress"?
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dress
|
n
|
fastidious about his dress
|
clothing in general
|
wordnet
|
[
"wearable",
"wear",
"clothes",
"apparel"
] |
"fastidious about his dress" What is the definition of "dress"?
|
dress
|
v
|
we had to dress quickly
|
to put on clothes
|
wordnet
|
[
"assume",
"wear",
"underdressed",
"overdress",
"dressing",
"change",
"attire",
"attired",
"dandified",
"dress"
] |
"we had to dress quickly" What is the definition of "dress"?
|
dress
|
v
|
Parents must feed and dress their child
|
to provide with clothes or put clothes on
|
wordnet
|
[
"shirt",
"garb",
"gown",
"costume",
"habit",
"coat",
"frock",
"shod",
"underdressed",
"garment",
"coating",
"turn",
"shoe",
"raiment",
"shirting",
"dressing",
"jacket",
"turning",
"habited",
"vest",
"overdress",
"cover",
"gowned",
"apparel",
"robe"
] |
"Parents must feed and dress their child" What is the definition of "dress"?
|
dress
|
v
|
dress the surface smooth
|
to put a finish on
|
wordnet
|
[
"dressing",
"finish"
] |
"dress the surface smooth" What is the definition of "dress"?
|
dress
|
s
|
a dress dinner
|
requiring formal clothes
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a dress dinner" What is the definition of "dress"?
|
dress
|
s
|
dress shoes
|
suitable for formal occasions
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"dress shoes" What is the definition of "dress"?
|
stage
|
n
|
he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box
|
a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box" What is the definition of "stage"?
|
stage
|
n
|
then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise
|
a section or portion of a journey or course
|
wordnet
|
[
"travel",
"leg"
] |
"then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise" What is the definition of "stage"?
|
oligarchy
|
n
|
one of his cardinal convictions was that Britain was not run as a democracy but as an oligarchy
|
a political system governed by a few people
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"one of his cardinal convictions was that Britain was not run as a democracy but as an oligarchy" What is the definition of "oligarchy"?
|
consecrate
|
v
|
consecrate your life to the church
|
to give entirely to a specific person , activity , or cause
|
wordnet
|
[
"devote",
"devoted",
"consecrate",
"dedicate",
"utilize",
"vow",
"employ"
] |
"consecrate your life to the church" What is the definition of "consecrate"?
|
evident
|
s
|
evident hostility
|
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"evident hostility" What is the definition of "evident"?
|
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