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interrupt | v | Do n't interrupt me when I 'm reading | to destroy the peace or tranquility of | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "unequivocal evidence" What is the definition of "unequivocal"? |
unequivocal | a | unequivocal evidence | having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [
"worrisome",
"",
"distressing"
] | "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation" What is the definition of "distressful"? |
bulbar | a | bulbar paralysis | involving the medulla oblongata | wordnet | [] | "bulbar paralysis" What is the definition of "bulbar"? |
intolerance | n | his intolerance of interruptions | impatience with annoyances | wordnet | [] | "his intolerance of interruptions" What is the definition of "intolerance"? |
rubber | s | a rubber check | returned for lack of funds | wordnet | [] | "a rubber check" What is the definition of "rubber"? |
polychromatic | a | polychromatic light | composed of more than one wavelength | wordnet | [] | "polychromatic light" What is the definition of "polychromatic"? |
orally | r | he was administered the drug orally | through the mouth rather than through injection | wordnet | [] | "he was administered the drug orally" What is the definition of "orally"? |
orally | r | he was administered the drug orally | by mouth | wordnet | [] | "he was administered the drug orally" What is the definition of "orally"? |
scentless | s | scentless wisps of straw | emitting or holding no odor | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | 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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "spherical geometry" What is the definition of "spherical"? |
spherical | s | a spherical object | having the shape of a sphere or ball | wordnet | [] | "a spherical object" What is the definition of "spherical"? |
mimic | s | the mimic warfare of the opera stage " - Archibald Alison | constituting an imitation | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "the team went into a slump" What is the definition of "slump"? |
mural | a | mural painting | of or relating to walls | wordnet | [] | "mural painting" What is the definition of "mural"? |
permissible | a | permissible behavior in school | that may be permitted especially as according to rule | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "the relay was successful" What is the definition of "relay"? |
relay | v | Please relay the news to the villagers | to pass along | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [] | "the government reduced taxes" What is the definition of "government"? |
government | n | he had considerable experience of government | the act of governing | 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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "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 | wordnet | [
"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 | wordnet | [] | "ontological speculations" What is the definition of "ontological"? |
beefy | s | a beefy wrestler | muscular and heavily built | wordnet | [] | "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 | 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 | [] | "tacky varnish" What is the definition of "tacky"? |
observable | s | an observable change in behavior | capable of being seen or noticed | wordnet | [] | "an observable change in behavior" What is the definition of "observable"? |
mundane | s | mundane affairs | concerned with the world or worldly matters | wordnet | [] | "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 | [] | "run ragged" What is the definition of "ragged"? |
ragged | s | text set with ragged right margins | having an irregular outline | wordnet | [] | "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 | [] | "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 | [] | "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 | [] | "the harsh cry of a blue jay" What is the definition of "harsh"? |
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 | [] | "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 | [] | "a crucial moment in his career" What is the definition of "crucial"? |
crucial | s | crucial information | of the greatest importance | wordnet | [] | "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"? |
jovially | r | he greeted his friend jovially | in a jovial manner | wordnet | [] | "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 | 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"? |
irremediable | a | an irremediable error | impossible to remedy or correct or redress | wordnet | [] | "an irremediable error" What is the definition of "irremediable"? |
reproach | n | words of reproach | a mild rebuke or criticism | wordnet | [] | "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 | [] | "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"? |
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"? |
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"? |
secretly | r | they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment | not openly | wordnet | [] | "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment" What is the definition of "secretly"? |
secretly | r | they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment | inwardly | wordnet | [] | "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 | [] | "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 | [] | "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 | [] | "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 | [] | "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"? |
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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