LM-Lexicon/Wordnet · Datasets at Hugging Face

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literature	n	the technical literature	published writings in a particular style on a particular subject	wordnet	[]	"the technical literature" What is the definition of "literature"?
false	a	gave false testimony under oath	not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality	wordnet	[]	"gave false testimony under oath" What is the definition of "false"?
false	s	a false assumption	arising from error	wordnet	[]	"a false assumption" What is the definition of "false"?
false	s	a false start	erroneous and usually accidental	wordnet	[]	"a false start" What is the definition of "false"?
false	s	false pretenses	deliberately deceptive	wordnet	[]	"false pretenses" What is the definition of "false"?
false	r	his wife played him false	in a disloyal and faithless manner	wordnet	[]	"his wife played him false" What is the definition of "false"?
headless	a	the headless horseman	not having a head or formed without a head	wordnet	[]	"the headless horseman" What is the definition of "headless"?
signally	r	a term that is used signally rather than symbolically	as a signal	wordnet	[]	"a term that is used signally rather than symbolically" What is the definition of "signally"?
signally	r	signally inappropriate methods	in a signal manner	wordnet	[]	"signally inappropriate methods" What is the definition of "signally"?
screen	n	a screen of trees afforded privacy	a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something	wordnet	[ "covert", "concealment", "blind", "cover" ]	"a screen of trees afforded privacy" What is the definition of "screen"?
screen	v	screen the blood for the HIV virus	to test or examine for the presence of disease or infection	wordnet	[]	"screen the blood for the HIV virus" What is the definition of "screen"?
screen	v	screen the suitcases	to examine methodically	wordnet	[]	"screen the suitcases" What is the definition of "screen"?
screen	v	screen these samples	to examine in order to test suitability	wordnet	[]	"screen these samples" What is the definition of "screen"?
alive	a	the happiest person alive	possessing life	wordnet	[]	"the happiest person alive" What is the definition of "alive"?
alive	s	she was wonderfully alive for her age	full of life and spirit	wordnet	[]	"she was wonderfully alive for her age" What is the definition of "alive"?
alive	s	is alive to the moods of others	aware of	wordnet	[]	"is alive to the moods of others" What is the definition of "alive"?
alive	s	the volcano is very much alive	capable of erupting	wordnet	[]	"the volcano is very much alive" What is the definition of "alive"?
hygiene	n	personal hygiene	a condition promoting sanitary practices	wordnet	[]	"personal hygiene" What is the definition of "hygiene"?
movingly	r	she sang movingly	in a moving manner	wordnet	[]	"she sang movingly" What is the definition of "movingly"?
frugal	s	a frugal farmer	avoiding waste	wordnet	[]	"a frugal farmer" What is the definition of "frugal"?
antiseptic	a	doctors in antiseptic green coats	thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms	wordnet	[]	"doctors in antiseptic green coats" What is the definition of "antiseptic"?
antiseptic	s	antiseptic financial practices	clean and honest	wordnet	[]	"antiseptic financial practices" What is the definition of "antiseptic"?
antiseptic	s	the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism	freeing from error or corruption	wordnet	[]	"the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism" What is the definition of "antiseptic"?
antiseptic	s	lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School	devoid of objectionable language	wordnet	[]	"lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School" What is the definition of "antiseptic"?
alienation	n	the power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership	the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another	wordnet	[]	"the power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership" What is the definition of "alienation"?
unawares	r	came upon the diamond unawares	without forethought or plan	wordnet	[]	"came upon the diamond unawares" What is the definition of "unawares"?
unawares	r	came upon the diamond unawares	inadvertently	wordnet	[]	"came upon the diamond unawares" What is the definition of "unawares"?
unawares	r	rain caught them unawares	suddenly and unexpectedly	wordnet	[]	"rain caught them unawares" What is the definition of "unawares"?
diversion	n	scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	wordnet	[]	"scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists" What is the definition of "diversion"?
diversion	n	a diversion from the main highway	a turning aside of your course or attention or concern	wordnet	[ "turn", "deflection", "turning", "digression" ]	"a diversion from the main highway" What is the definition of "diversion"?
metamorphic	a	metamorphic stage	of or relating to metamorphosis especially of rocks	wordnet	[]	"metamorphic stage" What is the definition of "metamorphic"?
halt	n	during the halt he got some lunch	the state of inactivity following an interruption	wordnet	[ "stop", "countercheck", "inaction", "inactivity", "stoppage", "arrest", "stay" ]	"during the halt he got some lunch" What is the definition of "halt"?
halt	n	a halt in the arms race	an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement	wordnet	[ "pause", "freeze" ]	"a halt in the arms race" What is the definition of "halt"?
halt	v	halt the presses	to cause to stop	wordnet	[ "stop", "hold", "arrest" ]	"halt the presses" What is the definition of "halt"?
logically	r	he acted logically under the circumstances	in a logical manner	wordnet	[]	"he acted logically under the circumstances" What is the definition of "logically"?
unerringly	r	he unerringly fixed things for us	without making errors	wordnet	[]	"he unerringly fixed things for us" What is the definition of "unerringly"?
promising	s	a promising young man	showing possibility of achievement or excellence	wordnet	[]	"a promising young man" What is the definition of "promising"?
thirstily	r	we drank thirstily from the bottle that was passed around	in a thirsty manner	wordnet	[]	"we drank thirstily from the bottle that was passed around" What is the definition of "thirstily"?
transfer	v	transfer the data	to move from one place to another	wordnet	[]	"transfer the data" What is the definition of "transfer"?
transfer	v	transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket	to move around	wordnet	[ "shuffling", "shift", "carry", "displace", "shifting", "shunt", "remove", "transpose", "shuffle", "transship", "moving", "transfer" ]	"transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket" What is the definition of "transfer"?
nicely	r	a nicely painted house	in a nice way	wordnet	[]	"a nicely painted house" What is the definition of "nicely"?
handless	a	a handless war veteran	without a hand or hands	wordnet	[]	"a handless war veteran" What is the definition of "handless"?
handless	s	could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes , so handless was the poor creature " - Mary H. Vorse	lacking physical movement skills , especially with the hands	wordnet	[]	"could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes , so handless was the poor creature " - Mary H. Vorse" What is the definition of "handless"?
handle	n	he grabbed the hammer by the handle	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	wordnet	[ "handless", "crop", "hold", "panhandle", "appendage", "hilt", "haft", "knob", "pommel", "gunstock", "stock", "broomstick" ]	"he grabbed the hammer by the handle" What is the definition of "handle"?
handle	v	Do n't handle the merchandise	to touch , lift , or hold with the hands	wordnet	[ "touching", "manhandle", "fielding", "palm", "fumble", "touch" ]	"Do n't handle the merchandise" What is the definition of "handle"?
handle	v	This blender ca n't handle nuts	to be in charge of , act on , or dispose of	wordnet	[ "handless", "manage", "deal", "handling", "process", "control", "mind", "minded", "mismanage", "conduct", "organize", "direct", "administer", "juggle", "care", "touch", "misconduct", "mishandle" ]	"This blender ca n't handle nuts" What is the definition of "handle"?
tinker	v	Can you tinker with the T.V. set -- it 's not working right	to try to fix or mend	wordnet	[ "restore", "fixed", "mend", "doctor", "bushel", "fixing", "fiddle" ]	"Can you tinker with the T.V. set -- it 's not working right" What is the definition of "tinker"?
piratical	a	piratical attackers	characteristic of pirates	wordnet	[]	"piratical attackers" What is the definition of "piratical"?
piratical	a	piratical editions of my book	characteristic of piracy	wordnet	[]	"piratical editions of my book" What is the definition of "piratical"?
alibi	n	every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job	a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. .	wordnet	[ "extenuation", "vindication", "mitigation", "excuse", "defense" ]	"every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job" What is the definition of "alibi"?
pervasive	s	the pervasive odor of garlic	spreading or spread throughout	wordnet	[]	"the pervasive odor of garlic" What is the definition of "pervasive"?
reckon	v	You have to reckon with our opponents	to take account of	wordnet	[ "estimate", "guess", "judge", "gauge", "count", "approximate" ]	"You have to reckon with our opponents" What is the definition of "reckon"?
strike	n	the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled	a groups refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions	wordnet	[]	"the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled" What is the definition of "strike"?
strike	n	the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn	an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective	wordnet	[]	"the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn" What is the definition of "strike"?
strike	v	the opponent refused to strike	to deliver a sharp blow , as with the hand , fist , or weapon	wordnet	[ "knap", "whip", "hewn", "striking", "buffeting", "beaten", "hew", "buffet", "slap", "lashing", "pick", "butt", "beating", "rap", "lash", "knocking", "touching", "tip", "touch", "clout", "bunt", "beat", "spur", "dab", "tap", "beaked" ]	"the opponent refused to strike" What is the definition of "strike"?
strike	v	We must strike the enemy 's oil fields	to make a strategic , offensive , assault against an enemy , opponent , or a target	wordnet	[ "slice", "attack", "hit", "stroking", "stroke", "retaliate", "assail" ]	"We must strike the enemy 's oil fields" What is the definition of "strike"?
diligence	n	his diligence won him quick promotions	persevering determination to perform a task	wordnet	[ "industry", "determination", "purpose", "assiduity", "concentration" ]	"his diligence won him quick promotions" What is the definition of "diligence"?
crisscross	v	crisscross the sheet of paper	to mark with a pattern of crossing lines	wordnet	[]	"crisscross the sheet of paper" What is the definition of "crisscross"?
submitter	n	he was a prolific submitter of proposals	someone who submits something as an application for a job or a manuscript for publication etc. for the judgment of others	wordnet	[]	"he was a prolific submitter of proposals" What is the definition of "submitter"?
keeping	n	his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion	conformity or harmony	wordnet	[]	"his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion" What is the definition of "keeping"?
keeping	n	he left his car in my keeping	the responsibility of a guardian or keeper	wordnet	[ "custody", "obligation", "guardianship", "duty" ]	"he left his car in my keeping" What is the definition of "keeping"?
opprobrium	n	the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city	a state of extreme dishonor	wordnet	[]	"the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city" What is the definition of "opprobrium"?
deification	n	the capitalists ' deification of capital	an embodiment of the qualities of a god	wordnet	[]	"the capitalists ' deification of capital" What is the definition of "deification"?
externally	r	the candidate needs to be externally evaluated	on or from the outside	wordnet	[]	"the candidate needs to be externally evaluated" What is the definition of "externally"?
sporadic	a	a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids	recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances	wordnet	[]	"a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids" What is the definition of "sporadic"?
panhandle	n	Wheeling is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia	a relatively narrow strip of land projecting from some larger area	wordnet	[]	"Wheeling is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia" What is the definition of "panhandle"?
prepare	v	prepare the discord in bar 139	to lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord	wordnet	[]	"prepare the discord in bar 139" What is the definition of "prepare"?
industry	n	each industry has its own trade publications	the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise	wordnet	[]	"each industry has its own trade publications" What is the definition of "industry"?
industry	n	American industry is making increased use of computers to control production	the organized action of making of goods and services for sale	wordnet	[ "production", "business", "manufacture" ]	"American industry is making increased use of computers to control production" What is the definition of "industry"?
industry	n	frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues	persevering determination to perform a task	wordnet	[ "diligence", "determination", "purpose", "assiduity", "concentration" ]	"frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues" What is the definition of "industry"?
shabby	s	shabby treatment	mean and unworthy and despicable	wordnet	[]	"shabby treatment" What is the definition of "shabby"?
shabby	s	shabby furniture	showing signs of wear and tear	wordnet	[]	"shabby furniture" What is the definition of "shabby"?
fairness	n	the judge recognized the fairness of my claim	conformity with rules or standards	wordnet	[ "equity", "justness" ]	"the judge recognized the fairness of my claim" What is the definition of "fairness"?
winy	s	a rich winy taste	having the taste of wine	wordnet	[]	"a rich winy taste" What is the definition of "winy"?
worse	n	for better or for worse	something inferior in quality or condition or effect	wordnet	[]	"for better or for worse" What is the definition of "worse"?
worse	a	this road is worse than the first one we took	inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability	wordnet	[]	"this road is worse than the first one we took" What is the definition of "worse"?
worse	r	he did worse on the second exam	in a less effective or successful or desirable manner	wordnet	[]	"he did worse on the second exam" What is the definition of "worse"?
trigger	v	trigger a reaction	to put in motion or move to act	wordnet	[ "spark", "initiate", "trip", "pioneer", "actuate" ]	"trigger a reaction" What is the definition of "trigger"?
arboreal	a	arboreal apes	inhabiting or frequenting trees	wordnet	[]	"arboreal apes" What is the definition of "arboreal"?
mobilization	n	mobilization of the country 's economic resources	act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action	wordnet	[]	"mobilization of the country 's economic resources" What is the definition of "mobilization"?
neuter	a	` it ' is the third-person singular neuter pronoun	of grammatical gender	wordnet	[]	"` it ' is the third-person singular neuter pronoun" What is the definition of "neuter"?
pointless	a	my pencils are all pointless	not having a point especially a sharp point	wordnet	[]	"my pencils are all pointless" What is the definition of "pointless"?
pointless	s	a pointless remark	serving no useful purpose	wordnet	[]	"a pointless remark" What is the definition of "pointless"?
pointless	s	a pointless remark	having no excuse for being	wordnet	[]	"a pointless remark" What is the definition of "pointless"?
stellar	s	a stellar role	indicating the most important performer or role	wordnet	[]	"a stellar role" What is the definition of "stellar"?
stellar	a	stellar light	being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars	wordnet	[]	"stellar light" What is the definition of "stellar"?
great	s	a great juicy steak	relatively large in size or number or extent	wordnet	[]	"a great juicy steak" What is the definition of "great"?
great	s	a great juicy steak	larger than others of its kind	wordnet	[]	"a great juicy steak" What is the definition of "great"?
great	s	a great work of art	of major significance or importance	wordnet	[]	"a great work of art" What is the definition of "great"?
great	s	a great crisis	remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect	wordnet	[]	"a great crisis" What is the definition of "great"?
shifty	s	shifty eyes	characterized by insincerity or deceit	wordnet	[]	"shifty eyes" What is the definition of "shifty"?
shifty	s	shifty eyes	evasive	wordnet	[]	"shifty eyes" What is the definition of "shifty"?
shifty	s	shifty winds	changing position or direction	wordnet	[]	"shifty winds" What is the definition of "shifty"?
binocular	a	binocular vision	relating to both eyes	wordnet	[]	"binocular vision" What is the definition of "binocular"?
ineligible	a	ineligible to vote	not eligible	wordnet	[]	"ineligible to vote" What is the definition of "ineligible"?
ineligible	s	an ineligible pass receiver	prohibited by official rules	wordnet	[]	"an ineligible pass receiver" What is the definition of "ineligible"?
interest	n	an interest in music	a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something	wordnet	[ "wonder", "involvement", "enthusiasm", "concern", "curiosity" ]	"an interest in music" What is the definition of "interest"?
interest	n	they said nothing of great interest	the power of attracting or holding ones attention because it is unusual or exciting etc. .	wordnet	[ "shrillness", "power", "color", "news", "interestingness" ]	"they said nothing of great interest" What is the definition of "interest"?
interest	n	how much interest do you pay on your mortgage ?	a fixed charge for borrowing money	wordnet	[]	"how much interest do you pay on your mortgage ?" What is the definition of "interest"?
interest	n	how much interest do you pay on your mortgage ?	usually a percentage of the amount borrowed	wordnet	[]	"how much interest do you pay on your mortgage ?" What is the definition of "interest"?

literature

n

the technical literature

published writings in a particular style on a particular subject

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"the technical literature" What is the definition of "literature"?

false

a

gave false testimony under oath

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

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"gave false testimony under oath" What is the definition of "false"?

false

s

a false assumption

arising from error

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"a false assumption" What is the definition of "false"?

false

s

a false start

erroneous and usually accidental

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"a false start" What is the definition of "false"?

false

s

false pretenses

deliberately deceptive

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"false pretenses" What is the definition of "false"?

false

r

his wife played him false

in a disloyal and faithless manner

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"his wife played him false" What is the definition of "false"?

headless

a

the headless horseman

not having a head or formed without a head

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"the headless horseman" What is the definition of "headless"?

signally

r

a term that is used signally rather than symbolically

as a signal

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"a term that is used signally rather than symbolically" What is the definition of "signally"?

signally

r

signally inappropriate methods

in a signal manner

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"signally inappropriate methods" What is the definition of "signally"?

screen

n

a screen of trees afforded privacy

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

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[ "covert", "concealment", "blind", "cover" ]

"a screen of trees afforded privacy" What is the definition of "screen"?

screen

v

screen the blood for the HIV virus

to test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

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"screen the blood for the HIV virus" What is the definition of "screen"?

screen

v

screen the suitcases

to examine methodically

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"screen the suitcases" What is the definition of "screen"?

screen

v

screen these samples

to examine in order to test suitability

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"screen these samples" What is the definition of "screen"?

alive

a

the happiest person alive

possessing life

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"the happiest person alive" What is the definition of "alive"?

alive

s

she was wonderfully alive for her age

full of life and spirit

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"she was wonderfully alive for her age" What is the definition of "alive"?

alive

s

is alive to the moods of others

aware of

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"is alive to the moods of others" What is the definition of "alive"?

alive

s

the volcano is very much alive

capable of erupting

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"the volcano is very much alive" What is the definition of "alive"?

hygiene

n

personal hygiene

a condition promoting sanitary practices

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"personal hygiene" What is the definition of "hygiene"?

movingly

r

she sang movingly

in a moving manner

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"she sang movingly" What is the definition of "movingly"?

frugal

s

a frugal farmer

avoiding waste

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"a frugal farmer" What is the definition of "frugal"?

antiseptic

a

doctors in antiseptic green coats

thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms

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"doctors in antiseptic green coats" What is the definition of "antiseptic"?

antiseptic

s

antiseptic financial practices

clean and honest

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"antiseptic financial practices" What is the definition of "antiseptic"?

antiseptic

s

the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism

freeing from error or corruption

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"the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism" What is the definition of "antiseptic"?

antiseptic

s

lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School

devoid of objectionable language

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"lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School" What is the definition of "antiseptic"?

alienation

n

the power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership

the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another

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"the power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership" What is the definition of "alienation"?

unawares

r

came upon the diamond unawares

without forethought or plan

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"came upon the diamond unawares" What is the definition of "unawares"?

unawares

r

came upon the diamond unawares

inadvertently

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"came upon the diamond unawares" What is the definition of "unawares"?

unawares

r

rain caught them unawares

suddenly and unexpectedly

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"rain caught them unawares" What is the definition of "unawares"?

diversion

n

scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

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"scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists" What is the definition of "diversion"?

diversion

n

a diversion from the main highway

a turning aside of your course or attention or concern

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[ "turn", "deflection", "turning", "digression" ]

"a diversion from the main highway" What is the definition of "diversion"?

metamorphic

a

metamorphic stage

of or relating to metamorphosis especially of rocks

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"metamorphic stage" What is the definition of "metamorphic"?

halt

n

during the halt he got some lunch

the state of inactivity following an interruption

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[ "stop", "countercheck", "inaction", "inactivity", "stoppage", "arrest", "stay" ]

"during the halt he got some lunch" What is the definition of "halt"?

halt

n

a halt in the arms race

an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement

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[ "pause", "freeze" ]

"a halt in the arms race" What is the definition of "halt"?

halt

v

halt the presses

to cause to stop

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[ "stop", "hold", "arrest" ]

"halt the presses" What is the definition of "halt"?

logically

r

he acted logically under the circumstances

in a logical manner

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"he acted logically under the circumstances" What is the definition of "logically"?

unerringly

r

he unerringly fixed things for us

without making errors

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"he unerringly fixed things for us" What is the definition of "unerringly"?

promising

s

a promising young man

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

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"a promising young man" What is the definition of "promising"?

thirstily

r

we drank thirstily from the bottle that was passed around

in a thirsty manner

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"we drank thirstily from the bottle that was passed around" What is the definition of "thirstily"?

transfer

v

transfer the data

to move from one place to another

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"transfer the data" What is the definition of "transfer"?

transfer

v

transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket

to move around

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[ "shuffling", "shift", "carry", "displace", "shifting", "shunt", "remove", "transpose", "shuffle", "transship", "moving", "transfer" ]

"transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket" What is the definition of "transfer"?

nicely

r

a nicely painted house

in a nice way

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"a nicely painted house" What is the definition of "nicely"?

handless

a

a handless war veteran

without a hand or hands

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"a handless war veteran" What is the definition of "handless"?

handless

s

could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes , so handless was the poor creature " - Mary H. Vorse

lacking physical movement skills , especially with the hands

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"could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes , so handless was the poor creature " - Mary H. Vorse" What is the definition of "handless"?

handle

n

he grabbed the hammer by the handle

the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

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[ "handless", "crop", "hold", "panhandle", "appendage", "hilt", "haft", "knob", "pommel", "gunstock", "stock", "broomstick" ]

"he grabbed the hammer by the handle" What is the definition of "handle"?

handle

v

Do n't handle the merchandise

to touch , lift , or hold with the hands

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[ "touching", "manhandle", "fielding", "palm", "fumble", "touch" ]

"Do n't handle the merchandise" What is the definition of "handle"?

handle

v

This blender ca n't handle nuts

to be in charge of , act on , or dispose of

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[ "handless", "manage", "deal", "handling", "process", "control", "mind", "minded", "mismanage", "conduct", "organize", "direct", "administer", "juggle", "care", "touch", "misconduct", "mishandle" ]

"This blender ca n't handle nuts" What is the definition of "handle"?

tinker

v

Can you tinker with the T.V. set -- it 's not working right

to try to fix or mend

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[ "restore", "fixed", "mend", "doctor", "bushel", "fixing", "fiddle" ]

"Can you tinker with the T.V. set -- it 's not working right" What is the definition of "tinker"?

piratical

a

piratical attackers

characteristic of pirates

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"piratical attackers" What is the definition of "piratical"?

piratical

a

piratical editions of my book

characteristic of piracy

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"piratical editions of my book" What is the definition of "piratical"?

alibi

n

every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job

a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. .

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[ "extenuation", "vindication", "mitigation", "excuse", "defense" ]

"every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job" What is the definition of "alibi"?

pervasive

s

the pervasive odor of garlic

spreading or spread throughout

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"the pervasive odor of garlic" What is the definition of "pervasive"?

reckon

v

You have to reckon with our opponents

to take account of

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"You have to reckon with our opponents" What is the definition of "reckon"?

strike

n

the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled

a groups refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

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"the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled" What is the definition of "strike"?

strike

n

the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn

an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective

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"the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn" What is the definition of "strike"?

strike

v

the opponent refused to strike

to deliver a sharp blow , as with the hand , fist , or weapon

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[ "knap", "whip", "hewn", "striking", "buffeting", "beaten", "hew", "buffet", "slap", "lashing", "pick", "butt", "beating", "rap", "lash", "knocking", "touching", "tip", "touch", "clout", "bunt", "beat", "spur", "dab", "tap", "beaked" ]

"the opponent refused to strike" What is the definition of "strike"?

strike

v

We must strike the enemy 's oil fields

to make a strategic , offensive , assault against an enemy , opponent , or a target

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[ "slice", "attack", "hit", "stroking", "stroke", "retaliate", "assail" ]

"We must strike the enemy 's oil fields" What is the definition of "strike"?

diligence

n

his diligence won him quick promotions

persevering determination to perform a task

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[ "industry", "determination", "purpose", "assiduity", "concentration" ]

"his diligence won him quick promotions" What is the definition of "diligence"?

crisscross

v

crisscross the sheet of paper

to mark with a pattern of crossing lines

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"crisscross the sheet of paper" What is the definition of "crisscross"?

submitter

n

he was a prolific submitter of proposals

someone who submits something as an application for a job or a manuscript for publication etc. for the judgment of others

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"he was a prolific submitter of proposals" What is the definition of "submitter"?

keeping

n

his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion

conformity or harmony

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"his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion" What is the definition of "keeping"?

keeping

n

he left his car in my keeping

the responsibility of a guardian or keeper

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[ "custody", "obligation", "guardianship", "duty" ]

"he left his car in my keeping" What is the definition of "keeping"?

opprobrium

n

the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city

a state of extreme dishonor

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deification

n

the capitalists ' deification of capital

an embodiment of the qualities of a god

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"the capitalists ' deification of capital" What is the definition of "deification"?

externally

r

the candidate needs to be externally evaluated

on or from the outside

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"the candidate needs to be externally evaluated" What is the definition of "externally"?

sporadic

a

a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids

recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances

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"a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids" What is the definition of "sporadic"?

panhandle

n

Wheeling is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia

a relatively narrow strip of land projecting from some larger area

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prepare

v

prepare the discord in bar 139

to lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord

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"prepare the discord in bar 139" What is the definition of "prepare"?

industry

n

each industry has its own trade publications

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

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"each industry has its own trade publications" What is the definition of "industry"?

industry

n

American industry is making increased use of computers to control production

the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

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[ "production", "business", "manufacture" ]

"American industry is making increased use of computers to control production" What is the definition of "industry"?

industry

n

frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues

persevering determination to perform a task

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[ "diligence", "determination", "purpose", "assiduity", "concentration" ]

"frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues" What is the definition of "industry"?

shabby

s

shabby treatment

mean and unworthy and despicable

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shabby

s

shabby furniture

showing signs of wear and tear

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"shabby furniture" What is the definition of "shabby"?

fairness

n

the judge recognized the fairness of my claim

conformity with rules or standards

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[ "equity", "justness" ]

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winy

s

a rich winy taste

having the taste of wine

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worse

n

for better or for worse

something inferior in quality or condition or effect

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worse

a

this road is worse than the first one we took

inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

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worse

r

he did worse on the second exam

in a less effective or successful or desirable manner

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"he did worse on the second exam" What is the definition of "worse"?

trigger

v

trigger a reaction

to put in motion or move to act

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[ "spark", "initiate", "trip", "pioneer", "actuate" ]

"trigger a reaction" What is the definition of "trigger"?

arboreal

a

arboreal apes

inhabiting or frequenting trees

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"arboreal apes" What is the definition of "arboreal"?

mobilization

n

mobilization of the country 's economic resources

act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action

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"mobilization of the country 's economic resources" What is the definition of "mobilization"?

neuter

a

` it ' is the third-person singular neuter pronoun

of grammatical gender

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"` it ' is the third-person singular neuter pronoun" What is the definition of "neuter"?

pointless

a

my pencils are all pointless

not having a point especially a sharp point

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pointless

s

a pointless remark

serving no useful purpose

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pointless

s

a pointless remark

having no excuse for being

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stellar

s

a stellar role

indicating the most important performer or role

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stellar

a

stellar light

being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars

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"stellar light" What is the definition of "stellar"?

great

s

a great juicy steak

relatively large in size or number or extent

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"a great juicy steak" What is the definition of "great"?

great

s

a great juicy steak

larger than others of its kind

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"a great juicy steak" What is the definition of "great"?

great

s

a great work of art

of major significance or importance

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great

s

a great crisis

remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect

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shifty

s

shifty eyes

characterized by insincerity or deceit

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"shifty eyes" What is the definition of "shifty"?

shifty

s

shifty eyes

evasive

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"shifty eyes" What is the definition of "shifty"?

shifty

s

shifty winds

changing position or direction

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"shifty winds" What is the definition of "shifty"?

binocular

a

binocular vision

relating to both eyes

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"binocular vision" What is the definition of "binocular"?

ineligible

a

ineligible to vote

not eligible

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"ineligible to vote" What is the definition of "ineligible"?

ineligible

s

an ineligible pass receiver

prohibited by official rules

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"an ineligible pass receiver" What is the definition of "ineligible"?

interest

n

an interest in music

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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[ "wonder", "involvement", "enthusiasm", "concern", "curiosity" ]

"an interest in music" What is the definition of "interest"?

interest

n

they said nothing of great interest

the power of attracting or holding ones attention because it is unusual or exciting etc. .

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[ "shrillness", "power", "color", "news", "interestingness" ]

"they said nothing of great interest" What is the definition of "interest"?

interest

n

how much interest do you pay on your mortgage ?

a fixed charge for borrowing money

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"how much interest do you pay on your mortgage ?" What is the definition of "interest"?

interest

n

how much interest do you pay on your mortgage ?

usually a percentage of the amount borrowed

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"how much interest do you pay on your mortgage ?" What is the definition of "interest"?