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necktie
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n
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he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie
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neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn mostly by men under a collar and tied in knot at the front
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"he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie" What is the definition of "necktie"?
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bowery
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s
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a bowery lane
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like a bower
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[] |
"a bowery lane" What is the definition of "bowery"?
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bowery
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s
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a bowery lane
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leafy and shady
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ignorantly
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r
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they lived ignorantly in their own small world
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in ignorance
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"they lived ignorantly in their own small world" What is the definition of "ignorantly"?
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ignorantly
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r
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they lived ignorantly in their own small world
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in an ignorant manner
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"they lived ignorantly in their own small world" What is the definition of "ignorantly"?
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swish
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s
|
a swish pastry shop on the Rue du Bac " - Julia Child
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elegant and fashionable
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"a swish pastry shop on the Rue du Bac " - Julia Child" What is the definition of "swish"?
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anonymous
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a
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anonymous authors
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having no known name or identity or known source
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"anonymous authors" What is the definition of "anonymous"?
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anonymous
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s
|
brown anonymous houses
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not known or lacking marked individuality
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"brown anonymous houses" What is the definition of "anonymous"?
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dropper
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n
|
she used an eye dropper to administer medication to the eyes
|
pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time
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"she used an eye dropper to administer medication to the eyes" What is the definition of "dropper"?
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reeve
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v
|
reeve an opening
|
to pass a rope through
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"reeve an opening" What is the definition of "reeve"?
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reeve
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v
|
reeve a rope
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to pass through a hole or opening
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[] |
"reeve a rope" What is the definition of "reeve"?
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vile
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s
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the vile development of slavery appalled them
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morally reprehensible
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"the vile development of slavery appalled them" What is the definition of "vile"?
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subject
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n
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a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject
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something a person or object or scene selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation
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"a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject" What is the definition of "subject"?
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subject
|
v
|
He did not want to subject himself to the judgments of his superiors
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to make accountable for
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"He did not want to subject himself to the judgments of his superiors" What is the definition of "subject"?
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subject
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s
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subject peoples
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being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
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"subject peoples" What is the definition of "subject"?
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subject
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s
|
the bond is subject to taxation
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likely to be affected by something
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[] |
"the bond is subject to taxation" What is the definition of "subject"?
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subject
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s
|
the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
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possibly accepting or permitting
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[] |
"the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation" What is the definition of "subject"?
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question
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n
|
the question of disease merits serious discussion
|
the subject matter at issue
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"the question of disease merits serious discussion" What is the definition of "question"?
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question
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n
|
he asked a direct question
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a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
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wordnet
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[
"interrogation",
"interrogative",
"sentence"
] |
"he asked a direct question" What is the definition of "question"?
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question
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v
|
We must question your judgment in this matter
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to challenge the accuracy , probity , or propriety of
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"We must question your judgment in this matter" What is the definition of "question"?
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peerless
|
s
|
a peerless scholar
|
eminent beyond or above comparison
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"a peerless scholar" What is the definition of "peerless"?
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invisibly
|
r
|
these organisms enter the body invisibly
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without being seen
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"these organisms enter the body invisibly" What is the definition of "invisibly"?
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rearrange
|
v
|
Please rearrange these files
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to put into a new order or arrangement
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"Please rearrange these files" What is the definition of "rearrange"?
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reflection
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n
|
he studied his reflection in the mirror
|
the image of something as reflected by a mirror or other reflective material
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[] |
"he studied his reflection in the mirror" What is the definition of "reflection"?
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digital
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a
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digital clock
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displaying numbers rather than scale positions
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"digital clock" What is the definition of "digital"?
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digital
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a
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digital examination
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relating to or performed with the fingers
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"digital examination" What is the definition of "digital"?
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digital
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a
|
digital computer
|
of a circuit or device that represents magnitudes in digits
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[] |
"digital computer" What is the definition of "digital"?
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keystone
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n
|
the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
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a central cohesive source of support and stability
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[] |
"the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money" What is the definition of "keystone"?
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vibrator
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n
|
a reed is the vibrator that produces the sound
|
a mechanical device that vibrates
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[] |
"a reed is the vibrator that produces the sound" What is the definition of "vibrator"?
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exceptional
|
s
|
special educational provisions for exceptional children
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deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability
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"special educational provisions for exceptional children" What is the definition of "exceptional"?
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exceptional
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s
|
special educational provisions for exceptional children
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used especially of children below normal in intelligence
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"special educational provisions for exceptional children" What is the definition of "exceptional"?
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exceptional
|
s
|
an exceptional memory
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far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
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[] |
"an exceptional memory" What is the definition of "exceptional"?
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exceptional
|
s
|
exceptional kindness
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surpassing what is common or usual or expected
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"exceptional kindness" What is the definition of "exceptional"?
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irregularly
|
r
|
the patient is breathing irregularly
|
in an irregular manner
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[] |
"the patient is breathing irregularly" What is the definition of "irregularly"?
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irregularly
|
r
|
irregularly shaped solids
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having an irregular form
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"irregularly shaped solids" What is the definition of "irregularly"?
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irregularly
|
r
|
her letters arrived irregularly
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in an irregular manner
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"her letters arrived irregularly" What is the definition of "irregularly"?
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sole
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s
|
sole rights of publication
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not divided or shared with others
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[] |
"sole rights of publication" What is the definition of "sole"?
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sole
|
s
|
the sole heir
|
being the only one
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[] |
"the sole heir" What is the definition of "sole"?
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sole
|
s
|
the sole heir
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single and isolated from others
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[] |
"the sole heir" What is the definition of "sole"?
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navigation
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n
|
the channel will be open to navigation as soon as the ice melts
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ship traffic
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[] |
"the channel will be open to navigation as soon as the ice melts" What is the definition of "navigation"?
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ramify
|
v
|
these plants ramify early and get to be very large
|
to grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
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wordnet
|
[
"branching",
"grow",
"branch"
] |
"these plants ramify early and get to be very large" What is the definition of "ramify"?
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ramify
|
v
|
These actions will ramify
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to have or develop complicating consequences
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"These actions will ramify" What is the definition of "ramify"?
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rite
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n
|
the rite of baptism
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an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
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"the rite of baptism" What is the definition of "rite"?
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gin
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v
|
gin game
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to trap with a snare
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[] |
"gin game" What is the definition of "gin"?
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soul
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n
|
the soul of honor
|
the human embodiment of something
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"the soul of honor" What is the definition of "soul"?
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prone
|
s
|
a child prone to mischief
|
having a tendency to
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[] |
"a child prone to mischief" What is the definition of "prone"?
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prone
|
s
|
a child prone to mischief
|
often used in combination
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[] |
"a child prone to mischief" What is the definition of "prone"?
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reformer
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n
|
a catalytic reformer
|
an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel
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[] |
"a catalytic reformer" What is the definition of "reformer"?
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totally
|
r
|
a totally new situation
|
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly
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[] |
"a totally new situation" What is the definition of "totally"?
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epistolary
|
s
|
an endless sequence of epistolary love affairs
|
written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence
|
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[] |
"an endless sequence of epistolary love affairs" What is the definition of "epistolary"?
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puny
|
s
|
a puny physique
|
inferior in strength or significance
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[] |
"a puny physique" What is the definition of "puny"?
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middling
|
s
|
the performance was middling at best
|
lacking exceptional quality or ability
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[] |
"the performance was middling at best" What is the definition of "middling"?
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represent
|
v
|
I represent the silent majority
|
to be a delegate or spokesperson for
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[] |
"I represent the silent majority" What is the definition of "represent"?
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brutish
|
s
|
a dull and brutish man
|
resembling a beast
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[] |
"a dull and brutish man" What is the definition of "brutish"?
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brutish
|
s
|
a dull and brutish man
|
showing lack of human sensibility
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[] |
"a dull and brutish man" What is the definition of "brutish"?
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uneven
|
a
|
an uneven color
|
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
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[] |
"an uneven color" What is the definition of "uneven"?
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uneven
|
s
|
an uneven gait
|
variable and recurring at irregular intervals
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[] |
"an uneven gait" What is the definition of "uneven"?
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uneven
|
s
|
vaudeville ... waged an uneven battle against the church
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not fairly matched as opponents
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"vaudeville ... waged an uneven battle against the church" What is the definition of "uneven"?
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shook
|
v
|
The chemist shook the flask vigorously
|
to move or cause to move back and forth
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wordnet
|
[
"agitate",
"tremble",
"thresh",
"rattle",
"tremor",
"concuss",
"convulse",
"toss",
"palpitate",
"quake",
"jiggle",
"slash",
"thrash",
"joggle"
] |
"The chemist shook the flask vigorously" What is the definition of "shook"?
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shook
|
v
|
his hands shook
|
to move with or as if with a tremor
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"his hands shook" What is the definition of "shook"?
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metaphoric
|
s
|
metaphoric language
|
expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
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"metaphoric language" What is the definition of "metaphoric"?
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venial
|
s
|
venial sin
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warranting only temporal punishment
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"venial sin" What is the definition of "venial"?
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venial
|
s
|
a venial error
|
easily excused or forgiven
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"a venial error" What is the definition of "venial"?
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cock
|
v
|
cock one 's head
|
to tilt or slant to one side
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"cock one 's head" What is the definition of "cock"?
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magnanimous
|
s
|
a magnanimous conqueror
|
noble and generous in spirit
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[] |
"a magnanimous conqueror" What is the definition of "magnanimous"?
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magnanimous
|
s
|
magnanimous toward his enemies
|
generous and understanding and tolerant
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"magnanimous toward his enemies" What is the definition of "magnanimous"?
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exhibition
|
n
|
a remarkable exhibition of musicianship
|
the act of exhibiting
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[] |
"a remarkable exhibition of musicianship" What is the definition of "exhibition"?
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illiterate
|
s
|
he is musically illiterate
|
uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning
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[] |
"he is musically illiterate" What is the definition of "illiterate"?
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illiterate
|
s
|
he is musically illiterate
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lacking knowledge of a specific field
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"he is musically illiterate" What is the definition of "illiterate"?
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stiffening
|
n
|
stiffening his shoulders , he prepared to advance
|
the act of becoming stiff
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[] |
"stiffening his shoulders , he prepared to advance" What is the definition of "stiffening"?
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grotesquely
|
r
|
behind the house lay two nude figures grotesquely bald , with deliberate knife-slashes marking their bodies
|
in a grotesque manner
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[] |
"behind the house lay two nude figures grotesquely bald , with deliberate knife-slashes marking their bodies" What is the definition of "grotesquely"?
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tiny
|
s
|
tiny feet
|
very small
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[] |
"tiny feet" What is the definition of "tiny"?
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done
|
s
|
certain to make history before he 's done
|
having finished or arrived at completion
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[] |
"certain to make history before he 's done" What is the definition of "done"?
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divest
|
v
|
The company decided to divest
|
to reduce or dispose of
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[] |
"The company decided to divest" What is the definition of "divest"?
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divest
|
v
|
The company decided to divest
|
to cease to hold an investment
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[] |
"The company decided to divest" What is the definition of "divest"?
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restore
|
v
|
restore the forest to its original pristine condition
|
to return to its original or usable and functioning condition
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wordnet
|
[
"renew",
"rehabilitate",
"reconstruct"
] |
"restore the forest to its original pristine condition" What is the definition of "restore"?
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restore
|
v
|
restore law and order
|
to bring back into original existence , use , function , or position
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[] |
"restore law and order" What is the definition of "restore"?
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hypercritical
|
s
|
hypercritical of colloquial speech
|
inclined to judge too severely
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[] |
"hypercritical of colloquial speech" What is the definition of "hypercritical"?
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reportable
|
a
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reportable income
|
required by law to be reported
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[] |
"reportable income" What is the definition of "reportable"?
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reportable
|
s
|
years of research produced no reportable results
|
meriting report
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wordnet
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[] |
"years of research produced no reportable results" What is the definition of "reportable"?
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architecture
|
n
|
architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use
|
the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
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wordnet
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[] |
"architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use" What is the definition of "architecture"?
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transparent
|
s
|
a transparent explanation
|
easily understood or seen through because of a lack of subtlety
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wordnet
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[] |
"a transparent explanation" What is the definition of "transparent"?
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transparent
|
s
|
transparent crystal
|
transmitting light
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wordnet
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[] |
"transparent crystal" What is the definition of "transparent"?
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transparent
|
s
|
transparent crystal
|
able to be seen through with clarity
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[] |
"transparent crystal" What is the definition of "transparent"?
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transparent
|
s
|
transparent chiffon
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so thin as to transmit light
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wordnet
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[] |
"transparent chiffon" What is the definition of "transparent"?
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balky
|
s
|
a balky mule
|
stopping short and refusing to go on
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[] |
"a balky mule" What is the definition of "balky"?
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par
|
n
|
par for this course is 72
|
the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course , or for the entire course
|
wordnet
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[] |
"par for this course is 72" What is the definition of "par"?
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par
|
n
|
on a par with the best
|
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent
|
wordnet
|
[
"equivalence",
"equation",
"tie",
"status"
] |
"on a par with the best" What is the definition of "par"?
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par
|
n
|
on a par with the best
|
equally balanced
|
wordnet
|
[
"equivalence",
"equation",
"tie",
"status"
] |
"on a par with the best" What is the definition of "par"?
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insanely
|
r
|
she behaved insanely
|
in an insane manner
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[] |
"she behaved insanely" What is the definition of "insanely"?
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insanely
|
r
|
insanely jealous
|
extremely
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[] |
"insanely jealous" What is the definition of "insanely"?
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compactly
|
r
|
The children were packed compactly into the car
|
in a compact manner or state
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wordnet
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[] |
"The children were packed compactly into the car" What is the definition of "compactly"?
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compactly
|
r
|
liquid food compactly stored in a pressurized tank
|
taking up no more space than necessary
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[] |
"liquid food compactly stored in a pressurized tank" What is the definition of "compactly"?
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compactly
|
r
|
he wrote compactly but clearly
|
with concise and precise brevity
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[] |
"he wrote compactly but clearly" What is the definition of "compactly"?
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compactly
|
r
|
he wrote compactly but clearly
|
to the point
|
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[] |
"he wrote compactly but clearly" What is the definition of "compactly"?
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systematically
|
r
|
they systematically excluded women
|
in a systematic or consistent manner
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[] |
"they systematically excluded women" What is the definition of "systematically"?
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investigative
|
s
|
investigative reporting
|
designed to find information or ascertain facts
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"investigative reporting" What is the definition of "investigative"?
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strengthen
|
v
|
This exercise will strengthen your upper body
|
to make strong or stronger
|
wordnet
|
[
"change",
"confirm",
"buttress",
"substantiate",
"brace",
"alter",
"modify",
"bracing",
"batten",
"fortify"
] |
"This exercise will strengthen your upper body" What is the definition of "strengthen"?
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splatter
|
n
|
a splatter of mud
|
a small quantity of something moist or liquid
|
wordnet
|
[] |
"a splatter of mud" What is the definition of "splatter"?
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splatter
|
v
|
splatter water
|
to cause or allow a liquid substance to run or flow from a container
|
wordnet
|
[
"slop",
"sloping",
"moving",
"displace"
] |
"splatter water" What is the definition of "splatter"?
|
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