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interrupt
v
Do n't interrupt me when I 'm reading
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"?
interrupt
v
Please do n't interrupt me while I 'm on the phone
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"?
assessment
n
the assessment for repairs outraged the club 's membership
an amount determined as payable
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"the assessment for repairs outraged the club 's membership" What is the definition of "assessment"?
unequivocal
a
unequivocal evidence
admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding
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"unequivocal evidence" What is the definition of "unequivocal"?
unequivocal
a
unequivocal evidence
having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
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"unequivocal evidence" What is the definition of "unequivocal"?
unequivocal
s
the plain and unequivocal language of the laws " - R.B.Taney
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"?
touch
n
he longed for the touch of her hand
the event of something coming in contact with the body
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[ "striking", "touching", "contact", "stroke" ]
"he longed for the touch of her hand" What is the definition of "touch"?
touch
n
only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us
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"?
touch
n
there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone
a suggestion of some quality
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[ "proposition", "suggestion", "trace", "ghost" ]
"there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone" What is the definition of "touch"?
distressful
s
lived in heroic if something distressful isolation
causing distress or worry or anxiety
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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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"bulbar paralysis" What is the definition of "bulbar"?
intolerance
n
his intolerance of interruptions
impatience with annoyances
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"his intolerance of interruptions" What is the definition of "intolerance"?
rubber
s
a rubber check
returned for lack of funds
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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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"he was administered the drug orally" What is the definition of "orally"?
orally
r
he was administered the drug orally
by mouth
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"he was administered the drug orally" What is the definition of "orally"?
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"?
denial
n
it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges
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"?
climber
n
the lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes
someone who climbs as a sport
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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
especially someone who climbs mountains
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"the lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes" What is the definition of "climber"?
abnegation
n
abnegation of the Holy Trinity
the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
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"abnegation of the Holy Trinity" What is the definition of "abnegation"?
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"?
load
v
load the camera
to provide a device with something necessary
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[ "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"?
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"?
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"?
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"?
eyed
a
a peacock 's eyed feathers
often used in combination
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"a peacock 's eyed feathers" What is the definition of "eyed"?
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"?
mural
a
mural painting
of or relating to walls
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"mural painting" What is the definition of "mural"?
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"?
permissible
s
a kind of speculation that was permissible in cosmology but inadmissible in medicine
that may be accepted or conceded
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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
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
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"the relay was successful" What is the definition of "relay"?
relay
v
Please relay the news to the villagers
to pass along
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"Please relay the news to the villagers" What is the definition of "relay"?
government
n
the government reduced taxes
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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"the government reduced taxes" What is the definition of "government"?
government
n
he had considerable experience of government
the act of governing
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[ "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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[ "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"?
disfigurement
n
he objected to the dam 's massive disfigurement of the landscape
the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something
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[ "hurt", "harm", "damage", "defacement" ]
"he objected to the dam 's massive disfigurement of the landscape" What is the definition of "disfigurement"?
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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"a beefy wrestler" What is the definition of "beefy"?
specialization
n
his specialization is gastroenterology
the special line of work you have adopted as your career
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[ "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
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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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mundane
s
mundane affairs
concerned with the world or worldly matters
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outdoors
n
he wanted to get outdoors a little
where the air is unconfined
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"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
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"clothes as ragged as a scarecrow 's" What is the definition of "ragged"?
ragged
s
run ragged
worn out from stress or strain
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"run ragged" What is the definition of "ragged"?
ragged
s
text set with ragged right margins
having an irregular outline
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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
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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
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reasonableness
n
without greater reasonableness by both parties we will never settle this matter !
moderation in expectations
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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
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"the ambient air" What is the definition of "ambient"?
harsh
s
wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus
unpleasantly stern
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"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
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"the harsh cry of a blue jay" What is the definition of "harsh"?
harsh
s
had harsh words
unkind or cruel or uncivil
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"had harsh words" What is the definition of "harsh"?
preparatory
s
preparatory steps
preceding and preparing for something
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"preparatory steps" What is the definition of "preparatory"?
crucial
a
a crucial moment in his career
of extreme importance
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"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
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"a crucial moment in his career" What is the definition of "crucial"?
crucial
s
crucial information
of the greatest importance
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"crucial information" What is the definition of "crucial"?
toddle
v
small children toddle
to walk unsteadily
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[ "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
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[ "orientate", "guide", "decide", "determine" ]
"We had to orient ourselves in the forest" What is the definition of "orient"?
jovially
r
he greeted his friend jovially
in a jovial manner
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"he greeted his friend jovially" What is the definition of "jovially"?
illicit
a
an illicit association with his secretary
contrary to accepted morality especially sexual morality or convention
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"an illicit association with his secretary" What is the definition of "illicit"?
illicit
s
illicit trade
contrary to or forbidden by law
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"illicit trade" What is the definition of "illicit"?
irremediable
a
an irremediable error
impossible to remedy or correct or redress
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"an irremediable error" What is the definition of "irremediable"?
reproach
n
words of reproach
a mild rebuke or criticism
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"words of reproach" What is the definition of "reproach"?
reproach
n
he brought reproach upon his family
disgrace or shame
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"he brought reproach upon his family" What is the definition of "reproach"?
exportable
a
exportable cultural achievements
suitable for export
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"exportable cultural achievements" What is the definition of "exportable"?
trice
v
trice a window shade
to raise with a line
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"trice a window shade" What is the definition of "trice"?
secretly
r
met secretly to discuss the invasion plans
in secrecy
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"met secretly to discuss the invasion plans" What is the definition of "secretly"?
secretly
r
met secretly to discuss the invasion plans
not openly
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"met secretly to discuss the invasion plans" What is the definition of "secretly"?
secretly
r
they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment
not openly
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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[ "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
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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
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"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
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"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
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[ "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
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"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
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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
effectively cut short
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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
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"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
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"energy can take a wide variety of forms" What is the definition of "energy"?
energy
n
he plays tennis with great energy
forceful exertion
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[ "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
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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
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[ "wear", "garb", "costume", "finery", "habit", "outfit", "wearable", "attire", "rig", "getup" ]
"battle dress" What is the definition of "dress"?
dress
n
fastidious about his dress
clothing in general
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[ "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
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[ "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
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[ "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
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[ "dressing", "finish" ]
"dress the surface smooth" What is the definition of "dress"?
dress
s
a dress dinner
requiring formal clothes
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"a dress dinner" What is the definition of "dress"?
dress
s
dress shoes
suitable for formal occasions
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"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
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"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
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[ "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
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"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
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[ "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
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"evident hostility" What is the definition of "evident"?