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literature
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n
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the technical literature
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published writings in a particular style on a particular subject
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"the technical literature" What is the definition of "literature"?
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false
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a
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gave false testimony under oath
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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"?
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false
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s
|
a false assumption
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arising from error
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"a false assumption" What is the definition of "false"?
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false
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s
|
a false start
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erroneous and usually accidental
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"a false start" What is the definition of "false"?
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false
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s
|
false pretenses
|
deliberately deceptive
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"false pretenses" What is the definition of "false"?
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false
|
r
|
his wife played him false
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in a disloyal and faithless manner
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"his wife played him false" What is the definition of "false"?
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headless
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a
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the headless horseman
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not having a head or formed without a head
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"the headless horseman" What is the definition of "headless"?
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signally
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r
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a term that is used signally rather than symbolically
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as a signal
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"a term that is used signally rather than symbolically" What is the definition of "signally"?
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signally
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r
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signally inappropriate methods
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in a signal manner
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"signally inappropriate methods" What is the definition of "signally"?
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screen
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n
|
a screen of trees afforded privacy
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a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
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wordnet
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[
"covert",
"concealment",
"blind",
"cover"
] |
"a screen of trees afforded privacy" What is the definition of "screen"?
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screen
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v
|
screen the blood for the HIV virus
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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"?
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screen
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v
|
screen the suitcases
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to examine methodically
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[] |
"screen the suitcases" What is the definition of "screen"?
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screen
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v
|
screen these samples
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to examine in order to test suitability
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wordnet
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[] |
"screen these samples" What is the definition of "screen"?
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alive
|
a
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the happiest person alive
|
possessing life
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"the happiest person alive" What is the definition of "alive"?
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alive
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s
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she was wonderfully alive for her age
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full of life and spirit
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"she was wonderfully alive for her age" What is the definition of "alive"?
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alive
|
s
|
is alive to the moods of others
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aware of
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"is alive to the moods of others" What is the definition of "alive"?
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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"?
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hygiene
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n
|
personal hygiene
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a condition promoting sanitary practices
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[] |
"personal hygiene" What is the definition of "hygiene"?
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movingly
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r
|
she sang movingly
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in a moving manner
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[] |
"she sang movingly" What is the definition of "movingly"?
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frugal
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s
|
a frugal farmer
|
avoiding waste
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"a frugal farmer" What is the definition of "frugal"?
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antiseptic
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a
|
doctors in antiseptic green coats
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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"?
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antiseptic
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s
|
antiseptic financial practices
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clean and honest
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"antiseptic financial practices" What is the definition of "antiseptic"?
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antiseptic
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s
|
the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism
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freeing from error or corruption
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[] |
"the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism" What is the definition of "antiseptic"?
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antiseptic
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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"?
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alienation
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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"?
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unawares
|
r
|
came upon the diamond unawares
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without forethought or plan
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[] |
"came upon the diamond unawares" What is the definition of "unawares"?
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unawares
|
r
|
came upon the diamond unawares
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inadvertently
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[] |
"came upon the diamond unawares" What is the definition of "unawares"?
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unawares
|
r
|
rain caught them unawares
|
suddenly and unexpectedly
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[] |
"rain caught them unawares" What is the definition of "unawares"?
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diversion
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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"?
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diversion
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n
|
a diversion from the main highway
|
a turning aside of your course or attention or concern
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wordnet
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[
"turn",
"deflection",
"turning",
"digression"
] |
"a diversion from the main highway" What is the definition of "diversion"?
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metamorphic
|
a
|
metamorphic stage
|
of or relating to metamorphosis especially of rocks
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"metamorphic stage" What is the definition of "metamorphic"?
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halt
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n
|
during the halt he got some lunch
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the state of inactivity following an interruption
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wordnet
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[
"stop",
"countercheck",
"inaction",
"inactivity",
"stoppage",
"arrest",
"stay"
] |
"during the halt he got some lunch" What is the definition of "halt"?
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halt
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n
|
a halt in the arms race
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an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement
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wordnet
|
[
"pause",
"freeze"
] |
"a halt in the arms race" What is the definition of "halt"?
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halt
|
v
|
halt the presses
|
to cause to stop
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wordnet
|
[
"stop",
"hold",
"arrest"
] |
"halt the presses" What is the definition of "halt"?
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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"?
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unerringly
|
r
|
he unerringly fixed things for us
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without making errors
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[] |
"he unerringly fixed things for us" What is the definition of "unerringly"?
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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"?
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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"?
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transfer
|
v
|
transfer the data
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to move from one place to another
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wordnet
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[] |
"transfer the data" What is the definition of "transfer"?
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transfer
|
v
|
transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket
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to move around
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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"?
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nicely
|
r
|
a nicely painted house
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in a nice way
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wordnet
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[] |
"a nicely painted house" What is the definition of "nicely"?
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handless
|
a
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a handless war veteran
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without a hand or hands
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[] |
"a handless war veteran" What is the definition of "handless"?
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handless
|
s
|
could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes , so handless was the poor creature " - Mary H. Vorse
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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"?
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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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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"?
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handle
|
v
|
Do n't handle the merchandise
|
to touch , lift , or hold with the hands
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wordnet
|
[
"touching",
"manhandle",
"fielding",
"palm",
"fumble",
"touch"
] |
"Do n't handle the merchandise" What is the definition of "handle"?
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handle
|
v
|
This blender ca n't handle nuts
|
to be in charge of , act on , or dispose of
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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
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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
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wordnet
|
[] |
"piratical attackers" What is the definition of "piratical"?
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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. .
|
wordnet
|
[
"extenuation",
"vindication",
"mitigation",
"excuse",
"defense"
] |
"every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job" What is the definition of "alibi"?
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pervasive
|
s
|
the pervasive odor of garlic
|
spreading or spread throughout
|
wordnet
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[] |
"the pervasive odor of garlic" What is the definition of "pervasive"?
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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
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wordnet
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[] |
"the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled" What is the definition of "strike"?
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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
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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
|
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"?
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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"?
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diligence
|
n
|
his diligence won him quick promotions
|
persevering determination to perform a task
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wordnet
|
[
"industry",
"determination",
"purpose",
"assiduity",
"concentration"
] |
"his diligence won him quick promotions" What is the definition of "diligence"?
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crisscross
|
v
|
crisscross the sheet of paper
|
to mark with a pattern of crossing lines
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wordnet
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[] |
"crisscross the sheet of paper" What is the definition of "crisscross"?
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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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wordnet
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[] |
"he was a prolific submitter of proposals" What is the definition of "submitter"?
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keeping
|
n
|
his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion
|
conformity or harmony
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wordnet
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[] |
"his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion" What is the definition of "keeping"?
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keeping
|
n
|
he left his car in my keeping
|
the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
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wordnet
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[
"custody",
"obligation",
"guardianship",
"duty"
] |
"he left his car in my keeping" What is the definition of "keeping"?
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opprobrium
|
n
|
the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city
|
a state of extreme dishonor
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wordnet
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[] |
"the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city" What is the definition of "opprobrium"?
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deification
|
n
|
the capitalists ' deification of capital
|
an embodiment of the qualities of a god
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wordnet
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[] |
"the capitalists ' deification of capital" What is the definition of "deification"?
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externally
|
r
|
the candidate needs to be externally evaluated
|
on or from the outside
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wordnet
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[] |
"the candidate needs to be externally evaluated" What is the definition of "externally"?
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sporadic
|
a
|
a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids
|
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
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wordnet
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[] |
"a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids" What is the definition of "sporadic"?
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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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wordnet
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[] |
"Wheeling is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia" What is the definition of "panhandle"?
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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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wordnet
|
[] |
"prepare the discord in bar 139" What is the definition of "prepare"?
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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"?
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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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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"?
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shabby
|
s
|
shabby treatment
|
mean and unworthy and despicable
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"shabby treatment" What is the definition of "shabby"?
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shabby
|
s
|
shabby furniture
|
showing signs of wear and tear
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"shabby furniture" What is the definition of "shabby"?
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fairness
|
n
|
the judge recognized the fairness of my claim
|
conformity with rules or standards
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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"?
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worse
|
n
|
for better or for worse
|
something inferior in quality or condition or effect
|
wordnet
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[] |
"for better or for worse" What is the definition of "worse"?
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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
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"this road is worse than the first one we took" What is the definition of "worse"?
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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"?
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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"?
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arboreal
|
a
|
arboreal apes
|
inhabiting or frequenting trees
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"arboreal apes" What is the definition of "arboreal"?
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mobilization
|
n
|
mobilization of the country 's economic resources
|
act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
|
wordnet
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[] |
"mobilization of the country 's economic resources" What is the definition of "mobilization"?
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neuter
|
a
|
` it ' is the third-person singular neuter pronoun
|
of grammatical gender
|
wordnet
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[] |
"` it ' is the third-person singular neuter pronoun" What is the definition of "neuter"?
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pointless
|
a
|
my pencils are all pointless
|
not having a point especially a sharp point
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wordnet
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[] |
"my pencils are all pointless" What is the definition of "pointless"?
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pointless
|
s
|
a pointless remark
|
serving no useful purpose
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wordnet
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[] |
"a pointless remark" What is the definition of "pointless"?
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pointless
|
s
|
a pointless remark
|
having no excuse for being
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wordnet
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[] |
"a pointless remark" What is the definition of "pointless"?
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stellar
|
s
|
a stellar role
|
indicating the most important performer or role
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wordnet
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[] |
"a stellar role" What is the definition of "stellar"?
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stellar
|
a
|
stellar light
|
being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
|
wordnet
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[] |
"stellar light" What is the definition of "stellar"?
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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"?
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great
|
s
|
a great work of art
|
of major significance or importance
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a great work of art" What is the definition of "great"?
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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"?
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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"?
|
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