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barbaric | s | barbaric use of color or ornament | unrestrained and crudely rich | wordnet | [] | "barbaric use of color or ornament" What is the definition of "barbaric"? |
barbaric | s | barbaric practices | without civilizing influences | wordnet | [] | "barbaric practices" What is the definition of "barbaric"? |
rascally | s | the rascally rabble | lacking principles or scruples | wordnet | [] | "the rascally rabble" What is the definition of "rascally"? |
expense | n | at the expense of | a detriment or sacrifice | wordnet | [] | "at the expense of" What is the definition of "expense"? |
tangible | a | skin with a tangible roughness | perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch | wordnet | [] | "skin with a tangible roughness" What is the definition of "tangible"? |
tangible | a | tangible property like real estate | having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value | wordnet | [] | "tangible property like real estate" What is the definition of "tangible"? |
tangible | s | tangible evidence | capable of being treated as fact | wordnet | [] | "tangible evidence" What is the definition of "tangible"? |
precision | n | note the meticulous precision of his measurements | the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance | wordnet | [] | "note the meticulous precision of his measurements" What is the definition of "precision"? |
presentation | n | she gave the trophy but he made the presentation | the activity of formally presenting something as a prize or reward | wordnet | [] | "she gave the trophy but he made the presentation" What is the definition of "presentation"? |
presentation | n | the presentation of new data | a show or display | wordnet | [
"exhibition",
"performance",
"presentment",
"exposure",
"show"
] | "the presentation of new data" What is the definition of "presentation"? |
presentation | n | the presentation of new data | the act of presenting something to sight or view | wordnet | [
"exhibition",
"performance",
"presentment",
"exposure",
"show"
] | "the presentation of new data" What is the definition of "presentation"? |
presentation | n | he prepared his presentation carefully in advance | the act of making something publicly available | wordnet | [] | "he prepared his presentation carefully in advance" What is the definition of "presentation"? |
presentation | n | he prepared his presentation carefully in advance | presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it | wordnet | [] | "he prepared his presentation carefully in advance" What is the definition of "presentation"? |
tongue | n | he spoke with a thick tongue | a manner of speaking | wordnet | [] | "he spoke with a thick tongue" What is the definition of "tongue"? |
reconciliation | n | the reconciliation of his checkbook and the bank statement | getting two things to correspond | wordnet | [] | "the reconciliation of his checkbook and the bank statement" What is the definition of "reconciliation"? |
adjoin | v | I adjoin a copy of your my lawyer 's letter | to attach or add | wordnet | [] | "I adjoin a copy of your my lawyer 's letter" What is the definition of "adjoin"? |
oblique | a | the oblique rays of the winter sun | slanting or inclined in direction or course or position -- neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled | wordnet | [] | "the oblique rays of the winter sun" What is the definition of "oblique"? |
oblique | s | gave oblique answers to direct questions | indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way | wordnet | [] | "gave oblique answers to direct questions" What is the definition of "oblique"? |
oblique | s | gave oblique answers to direct questions | misleading | wordnet | [] | "gave oblique answers to direct questions" What is the definition of "oblique"? |
subvert | v | subvert the ruling class | to cause the downfall of | wordnet | [
"depose",
"overturn",
"revolutionize"
] | "subvert the ruling class" What is the definition of "subvert"? |
subvert | v | subvert the ruling class | to of rulers | wordnet | [
"depose",
"overturn",
"revolutionize"
] | "subvert the ruling class" What is the definition of "subvert"? |
subvert | v | Do school counselors subvert young children ? | to corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | wordnet | [
"corrupt",
"debased",
"bastardize",
"pervert",
"change",
"profane",
"debase",
"infect",
"deprave",
"vitiate",
"alter",
"modify",
"debauched",
"debauch",
"demoralize"
] | "Do school counselors subvert young children ?" What is the definition of "subvert"? |
curtly | r | he told me curtly to get on with it | in a curt , abrupt and discourteous manner | wordnet | [] | "he told me curtly to get on with it" What is the definition of "curtly"? |
offend | v | offend all laws of humanity | to act in disregard of laws , rules , contracts , or promises | wordnet | [
"transgress",
"break",
"trespass",
"conflicting",
"disrespect",
"violate",
"intrude",
"contravene",
"blunder",
"infringe",
"conflict",
"sin"
] | "offend all laws of humanity" What is the definition of "offend"? |
contrabass | s | contrabass or double-bass clarinet | pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range | wordnet | [] | "contrabass or double-bass clarinet" What is the definition of "contrabass"? |
season | n | he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company | a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field | wordnet | [] | "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company" What is the definition of "season"? |
season | n | it was the Christmas season | a recurrent time marked by major holidays | wordnet | [] | "it was the Christmas season" What is the definition of "season"? |
season | v | This trip will season even the hardiest traveller | to make fit | wordnet | [
"toughen",
"seasoning",
"harden"
] | "This trip will season even the hardiest traveller" What is the definition of "season"? |
unrighteous | a | an unrighteous man | not righteous | wordnet | [] | "an unrighteous man" What is the definition of "unrighteous"? |
blissful | s | blissful young lovers | completely happy and contented | wordnet | [] | "blissful young lovers" What is the definition of "blissful"? |
align | v | align the car with the curb | to place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight | wordnet | [
"address",
"adjust",
"synchronize",
"focus",
"aline"
] | "align the car with the curb" What is the definition of "align"? |
subsidy | n | a subsidy for research in artificial intelligence | a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public | wordnet | [] | "a subsidy for research in artificial intelligence" What is the definition of "subsidy"? |
finish | n | a crowd assembled at the finish | the place designated as the end as of a race or journey | wordnet | [
"destination",
"end",
"goal"
] | "a crowd assembled at the finish" What is the definition of "finish"? |
finish | n | excitement grew as the finish neared | designated event that concludes a contest especially a race | wordnet | [] | "excitement grew as the finish neared" What is the definition of "finish"? |
finish | n | booze will be the finish of him | the downfall of someone as of persons on one side of a conflict | wordnet | [] | "booze will be the finish of him" What is the definition of "finish"? |
implacable | a | an implacable enemy | incapable of being placated | wordnet | [] | "an implacable enemy" What is the definition of "implacable"? |
particularly | r | he was particularly fussy about spelling | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | wordnet | [] | "he was particularly fussy about spelling" What is the definition of "particularly"? |
particularly | r | loves Bach , particularly his partitas | specifically or especially distinguished from others | wordnet | [] | "loves Bach , particularly his partitas" What is the definition of "particularly"? |
particularly | r | everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him " - John Knowles | uniquely or characteristically | wordnet | [] | "everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him " - John Knowles" What is the definition of "particularly"? |
comfortably | r | he works comfortably on three continents | in mental comfort | wordnet | [] | "he works comfortably on three continents" What is the definition of "comfortably"? |
comfortably | r | he works comfortably on three continents | without stress | wordnet | [] | "he works comfortably on three continents" What is the definition of "comfortably"? |
comfortably | r | she could have been lying comfortably in bed getting the same relief | in physical comfort | wordnet | [] | "she could have been lying comfortably in bed getting the same relief" What is the definition of "comfortably"? |
comfortably | r | she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died | in financial comfort | wordnet | [] | "she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died" What is the definition of "comfortably"? |
daze | n | his mother 's death left him in a daze | the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally | wordnet | [
"shock",
"stupefaction"
] | "his mother 's death left him in a daze" What is the definition of "daze"? |
rustle | v | rustle cattle | to take illegally | wordnet | [
"stole",
"steal",
"stealing",
"lift"
] | "rustle cattle" What is the definition of "rustle"? |
forlorn | s | the last forlorn attempt | marked by or showing hopelessness | wordnet | [] | "the last forlorn attempt" What is the definition of "forlorn"? |
akimbo | s | a tailor sitting with legs akimbo | bent outward with the joint away from the body | wordnet | [] | "a tailor sitting with legs akimbo" What is the definition of "akimbo"? |
akimbo | r | she stood there akimbo | with hands on hips and elbows extending outward | wordnet | [] | "she stood there akimbo" What is the definition of "akimbo"? |
burning | v | The candles were burning | to shine intensely , as if with heat | wordnet | [
"glow",
"shine",
"gutter",
"beam"
] | "The candles were burning" What is the definition of "burning"? |
burning | s | burning issues of the day | of immediate import | wordnet | [] | "burning issues of the day" What is the definition of "burning"? |
accordant | a | a place perfectly accordant with man 's nature " - Thomas Hardy | being in agreement or harmony | wordnet | [] | "a place perfectly accordant with man 's nature " - Thomas Hardy" What is the definition of "accordant"? |
accordant | a | a place perfectly accordant with man 's nature " - Thomas Hardy | often followed by with | wordnet | [] | "a place perfectly accordant with man 's nature " - Thomas Hardy" What is the definition of "accordant"? |
art | n | an art exhibition | the products of human creativity | wordnet | [] | "an art exhibition" What is the definition of "art"? |
art | n | art does not need to be innovative to be good | the creation of beautiful or significant things | wordnet | [] | "art does not need to be innovative to be good" What is the definition of "art"? |
art | n | the art of conversation | a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation | wordnet | [
"minstrelsy",
"taxidermy",
"horology",
"falconry",
"puppetry",
"prowess",
"homiletics",
"airmanship",
"fortification"
] | "the art of conversation" What is the definition of "art"? |
readjust | v | After moving back to America , he had to readjust | to adjust anew | wordnet | [] | "After moving back to America , he had to readjust" What is the definition of "readjust"? |
recently | r | he was in Paris recently | in the recent past | wordnet | [] | "he was in Paris recently" What is the definition of "recently"? |
covertly | r | he did it covertly | in a covert manner | wordnet | [] | "he did it covertly" What is the definition of "covertly"? |
inerrancy | n | biblical inerrancy | exemption from error | wordnet | [] | "biblical inerrancy" What is the definition of "inerrancy"? |
crimson | s | writes of crimson deeds and barbaric days " - Andrea Parke | characterized by violence or bloodshed | wordnet | [] | "writes of crimson deeds and barbaric days " - Andrea Parke" What is the definition of "crimson"? |
crimson | s | crimson with fury | reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion | wordnet | [] | "crimson with fury" What is the definition of "crimson"? |
plain | n | they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain | extensive tract of level open land | wordnet | [
"flat",
"steppe",
"earth",
"moorland",
"land",
"ground",
"tundra",
"champaign",
"moor"
] | "they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain" What is the definition of "plain"? |
plain | s | plain water | not mixed with extraneous elements | wordnet | [] | "plain water" What is the definition of "plain"? |
plain | s | the plain and unvarnished truth | free from any effort to soften to disguise | wordnet | [] | "the plain and unvarnished truth" What is the definition of "plain"? |
plain | s | a plain hair style | lacking embellishment or ornamentation | wordnet | [
"bare",
"",
"spare"
] | "a plain hair style" What is the definition of "plain"? |
plain | a | plain food | not elaborate or elaborated | wordnet | [] | "plain food" What is the definition of "plain"? |
plain | a | plain food | simple | wordnet | [] | "plain food" What is the definition of "plain"? |
tablet | n | a tablet of soap | a small flat compressed cake of some substance | wordnet | [] | "a tablet of soap" What is the definition of "tablet"? |
celibate | s | celibate priests | abstaining from sexual intercourse | wordnet | [] | "celibate priests" What is the definition of "celibate"? |
postpone | v | let 's postpone the exam | to hold back to a later time | wordnet | [
"call",
"delay",
"shelve",
"respite",
"prorogue",
"hold",
"table",
"suspend",
"remit",
"defer"
] | "let 's postpone the exam" What is the definition of "postpone"? |
blurry | s | the trees were just blurry shapes | indistinct or hazy in outline | wordnet | [] | "the trees were just blurry shapes" What is the definition of "blurry"? |
unacquainted | s | unacquainted with city ways | having little or no knowledge of | wordnet | [] | "unacquainted with city ways" What is the definition of "unacquainted"? |
unacquainted | s | a person unacquainted with our customs | not knowledgeable about something specified | wordnet | [] | "a person unacquainted with our customs" What is the definition of "unacquainted"? |
ambitious | s | ambitious schedule | requiring full use of your abilities or resources | wordnet | [] | "ambitious schedule" What is the definition of "ambitious"? |
hairless | a | a Mexican Hairless is about the size of a fox terrier and hairless except for a tufts on the head and tail | having no hair or fur | wordnet | [] | "a Mexican Hairless is about the size of a fox terrier and hairless except for a tufts on the head and tail" What is the definition of "hairless"? |
regularity | n | he was famous for the regularity of his habits | the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate | wordnet | [] | "he was famous for the regularity of his habits" What is the definition of "regularity"? |
fantastic | s | a fantastic trip to the Orient | extraordinarily good or great | wordnet | [] | "a fantastic trip to the Orient" What is the definition of "fantastic"? |
fantastic | s | a fantastic trip to the Orient | used especially as intensifiers | wordnet | [] | "a fantastic trip to the Orient" What is the definition of "fantastic"? |
fantastic | s | a fantastic idea of his own importance | fanciful and unrealistic | wordnet | [] | "a fantastic idea of his own importance" What is the definition of "fantastic"? |
fantastic | s | a fantastic idea of his own importance | foolish | wordnet | [] | "a fantastic idea of his own importance" What is the definition of "fantastic"? |
fantastic | s | fantastic figures with bulbous heads the circumference of a bushel " - Nathaniel Hawthorne | existing in fancy only | wordnet | [] | "fantastic figures with bulbous heads the circumference of a bushel " - Nathaniel Hawthorne" What is the definition of "fantastic"? |
concise | a | a concise explanation | expressing much in few words | wordnet | [] | "a concise explanation" What is the definition of "concise"? |
underfoot | r | trampled the beans underfoot | under the feet | wordnet | [] | "trampled the beans underfoot" What is the definition of "underfoot"? |
underfoot | r | a house with children and pets and toys always underfoot | in the way and hindering progress | wordnet | [] | "a house with children and pets and toys always underfoot" What is the definition of "underfoot"? |
organic | a | hydrocarbons are organic compounds | relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis | wordnet | [] | "hydrocarbons are organic compounds" What is the definition of "organic"? |
organic | a | organic life | being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms | wordnet | [] | "organic life" What is the definition of "organic"? |
organic | a | an organic disease | involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs | wordnet | [] | "an organic disease" What is the definition of "organic"? |
organic | s | organic eggs | of or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones | wordnet | [] | "organic eggs" What is the definition of "organic"? |
organic | s | an organic lifestyle | simple and healthful and close to nature | wordnet | [] | "an organic lifestyle" What is the definition of "organic"? |
sane | a | appears to be completely sane | mentally healthy | wordnet | [] | "appears to be completely sane" What is the definition of "sane"? |
sane | a | appears to be completely sane | free from mental disorder | wordnet | [] | "appears to be completely sane" What is the definition of "sane"? |
sane | s | sane nuclear policy | marked by sound judgment | wordnet | [] | "sane nuclear policy" What is the definition of "sane"? |
lump | v | lump together all the applicants | to put together indiscriminately | wordnet | [] | "lump together all the applicants" What is the definition of "lump"? |
young | a | young people | in an early period of life or development or growth | wordnet | [] | "young people" What is the definition of "young"? |
young | s | a young industry | being in its early stage | wordnet | [] | "a young industry" What is the definition of "young"? |
young | s | young corn | harvested at an early stage of development | wordnet | [] | "young corn" What is the definition of "young"? |
young | s | young corn | before complete maturity | wordnet | [] | "young corn" What is the definition of "young"? |
young | s | he is young for his age | suggestive of youth | wordnet | [
"youthful",
"",
"vernal"
] | "he is young for his age" What is the definition of "young"? |
young | s | he is young for his age | vigorous and fresh | wordnet | [
"youthful",
"",
"vernal"
] | "he is young for his age" What is the definition of "young"? |
valuation | n | the valuation of this property is much too high | assessed price | wordnet | [] | "the valuation of this property is much too high" What is the definition of "valuation"? |
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