thickly

Instruction: "spread 1/4 lb softened margarine or cooking fat fairly thickly all over the surface" What is the definition of "thickly"?


thickly

Instruction: "spread 1/4 lb softened margarine or cooking fat fairly thickly all over the surface" What is the definition of "thickly"?


shifting

the act of moving from one place to another

Instruction: "his constant shifting disrupted the class" What is the definition of "shifting"?


shifting

Context: taffeta with shifting colors

Instruction: "taffeta with shifting colors" What is the definition of "shifting"?


shifting

Context: he drifted into the shifting crowd

Instruction: "he drifted into the shifting crowd" What is the definition of "shifting"?


shifting

Context: shifting sands

Instruction: "shifting sands" What is the definition of "shifting"?


adjective

Context: adjective law

relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law

Instruction: "adjective law" What is the definition of "adjective"?


folk

Context: they 're just country folk

people in general often used in the plural

Instruction: "they 're just country folk" What is the definition of "folk"?


simian

Context: simian features

Instruction: "simian features" What is the definition of "simian"?


breakable

Context: earthenware pottery is breakable

Instruction: "earthenware pottery is breakable" What is the definition of "breakable"?


longhand

Context: longhand writing

having words written out in full by hand

Instruction: "longhand writing" What is the definition of "longhand"?


orthogonal

having a set of mutually perpendicular axes

Instruction: "wind and sea may displace the ship 's center of gravity along three orthogonal axes" What is the definition of "orthogonal"?


orthogonal

Instruction: "wind and sea may displace the ship 's center of gravity along three orthogonal axes" What is the definition of "orthogonal"?


hang

Context: he could n't get the hang of it

Instruction: "he could n't get the hang of it" What is the definition of "hang"?


lingual

Context: lingual inflammation

pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue

Instruction: "lingual inflammation" What is the definition of "lingual"?


lingual

Context: lingual diversity

Instruction: "lingual diversity" What is the definition of "lingual"?


compulsorily

Instruction: "the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied ." What is the definition of "compulsorily"?


foxy

Context: a foxy scheme

knavish sly tricky slick tricksy guileful cunning

Instruction: "a foxy scheme" What is the definition of "foxy"?


fiendish

Context: a fiendish despot

diabolic hellish demonic satanic infernal

Instruction: "a fiendish despot" What is the definition of "fiendish"?


fiendish

Context: a fiendish despot

diabolic hellish demonic satanic infernal

Instruction: "a fiendish despot" What is the definition of "fiendish"?


inventive

Context: had an inventive turn of mind

marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

Instruction: "had an inventive turn of mind" What is the definition of "inventive"?


fatty

Context: fatty food

Instruction: "fatty food" What is the definition of "fatty"?


unlucky

Context: Friday the 13th is an unlucky date

Instruction: "Friday the 13th is an unlucky date" What is the definition of "unlucky"?


unlucky

Instruction: "the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons " - W.H.Prescott" What is the definition of "unlucky"?


strength

Context: fatigue sapped his strength

the property of being physically or mentally strong

Instruction: "fatigue sapped his strength" What is the definition of "strength"?


strength

Instruction: "the strength of the company 's stock in recent weeks" What is the definition of "strength"?


strength

Context: we faced an army of great strength

capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war

Instruction: "we faced an army of great strength" What is the definition of "strength"?


preside

Context: preside over companies and corporations

Instruction: "preside over companies and corporations" What is the definition of "preside"?


forthwith

Instruction: "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" What is the definition of "forthwith"?


forthwith

Instruction: "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" What is the definition of "forthwith"?


belle

Context: she was the belle of the ball

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

Instruction: "she was the belle of the ball" What is the definition of "belle"?


incursion

the act of entering some territory or domain often in large numbers

Instruction: "the incursion of television into the American living room" What is the definition of "incursion"?


extraordinarily

Instruction: "it will be an extraordinarily painful step to negotiate" What is the definition of "extraordinarily"?


defensive

Context: defensive weapons

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

Instruction: "defensive weapons" What is the definition of "defensive"?


carry

Context: I always carry money

Instruction: "I always carry money" What is the definition of "carry"?


carry

Context: I always carry money

Instruction: "I always carry money" What is the definition of "carry"?


carry

Context: We carry a very large mortgage

to bear or be able to bear the weight , pressure , or responsibility of

Instruction: "We carry a very large mortgage" What is the definition of "carry"?


heartsick

Context: too heartsick to fight back

Instruction: "too heartsick to fight back" What is the definition of "heartsick"?


frantic

Context: frantic with anger and frustration

Instruction: "frantic with anger and frustration" What is the definition of "frantic"?


frantic

Context: frantic with anger and frustration

distraught with fear or other violent emotion

Instruction: "frantic with anger and frustration" What is the definition of "frantic"?


frantic

Context: something frantic in their gaiety

marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion

Instruction: "something frantic in their gaiety" What is the definition of "frantic"?


idle

Context: an idle laborer

Instruction: "an idle laborer" What is the definition of "idle"?


idle

Instruction: "the machinery sat idle during the strike" What is the definition of "idle"?


idle

Context: idle pleasure

Instruction: "idle pleasure" What is the definition of "idle"?


idle

Context: idle talk

lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

Instruction: "idle talk" What is the definition of "idle"?


vein

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

Instruction: "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood" What is the definition of "vein"?


vein

Instruction: "he continued in this vein for several minutes" What is the definition of "vein"?


ostentatious

Context: an ostentatious sable coat

intended to attract notice and impress others

Instruction: "an ostentatious sable coat" What is the definition of "ostentatious"?


pressure

the force applied to a unit area of surface

Instruction: "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure" What is the definition of "pressure"?


pressure

measured in pascals si unit or in dynes cgs unit

Instruction: "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure" What is the definition of "pressure"?


pressure

Instruction: "the public brought pressure to bear on the government" What is the definition of "pressure"?


pressure

the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

Instruction: "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal" What is the definition of "pressure"?


analogical

Context: the analogical use of a metaphor

expressing , composed of , or based on an analogy

Instruction: "the analogical use of a metaphor" What is the definition of "analogical"?


existential

derived from experience or the experience of existence

Instruction: "formal logicians are not concerned with existential matters " - John Dewey" What is the definition of "existential"?


existential

Context: an existential moment of choice

Instruction: "an existential moment of choice" What is the definition of "existential"?


critically

Context: this must be examined critically

Instruction: "this must be examined critically" What is the definition of "critically"?


indecisiveness

Instruction: "the king 's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court" What is the definition of "indecisiveness"?


indecisiveness

a lack of firmness of character or purpose

Instruction: "the king 's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court" What is the definition of "indecisiveness"?


concordant

Instruction: "expressed views concordant with his background" What is the definition of "concordant"?


collar

Instruction: "the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar" What is the definition of "collar"?


helm

Instruction: "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State" What is the definition of "helm"?


reproductive

Instruction: "the reproductive potential of a species is its relative capacity to reproduce itself under optimal conditions" What is the definition of "reproductive"?


momentary

Context: a momentary glimpse

Instruction: "a momentary glimpse" What is the definition of "momentary"?


humid

Context: humid air

containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor

Instruction: "humid air" What is the definition of "humid"?


fatness

greasiness blubber fleshiness fattiness avoirdupois obesity

Instruction: "she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others" What is the definition of "fatness"?


homiletic

Context: homiletic speech

Instruction: "homiletic speech" What is the definition of "homiletic"?


sectional

Context: a sectional view

relating to or based upon a section i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane

Instruction: "a sectional view" What is the definition of "sectional"?


sectional

Context: a sectional sofa

Instruction: "a sectional sofa" What is the definition of "sectional"?


sectional

Context: sectional tensions arose over slavery

related or limited to a distinct region or subdivision of a territory or community or group of people

Instruction: "sectional tensions arose over slavery" What is the definition of "sectional"?


refresher

Instruction: "he stopped at the bar for a quick refresher" What is the definition of "refresher"?


unbalanced

Context: The tax relief unbalanced the budget

Instruction: "The tax relief unbalanced the budget" What is the definition of "unbalanced"?


unbalanced

Context: The death of his parents unbalanced him

to derange mentally , throw out of mental balance

Instruction: "The death of his parents unbalanced him" What is the definition of "unbalanced"?


unbalanced

Context: The death of his parents unbalanced him

Instruction: "The death of his parents unbalanced him" What is the definition of "unbalanced"?


benign

Context: a benign smile

pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

Instruction: "a benign smile" What is the definition of "benign"?


benign

Context: the benign ruler of millions

Instruction: "the benign ruler of millions" What is the definition of "benign"?


basic

Context: a basic fact

pertaining to or constituting a base or basis

Instruction: "a basic fact" What is the definition of "basic"?


basic

Context: a basic story line

reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality

Instruction: "a basic story line" What is the definition of "basic"?


basic

Context: a basic course in Russian

Instruction: "a basic course in Russian" What is the definition of "basic"?


electrify

Context: electrify an appliance

Instruction: "electrify an appliance" What is the definition of "electrify"?


professedly

Context: is only professedly poor

Instruction: "is only professedly poor" What is the definition of "professedly"?


professedly

Instruction: "Susan Smith was professedly guilty of the murders" What is the definition of "professedly"?


yawn

Context: he could not suppress a yawn

an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth

Instruction: "he could not suppress a yawn" What is the definition of "yawn"?


yawn

Context: he could not suppress a yawn

Instruction: "he could not suppress a yawn" What is the definition of "yawn"?


breasted

Context: They breasted the mountain

Instruction: "They breasted the mountain" What is the definition of "breasted"?


polyglot

Context: a polyglot traveler

having a command of or composed in many languages

Instruction: "a polyglot traveler" What is the definition of "polyglot"?


fingered

Context: The customer fingered the sweater

Instruction: "The customer fingered the sweater" What is the definition of "fingered"?


fingered

Instruction: "I fingered my boss and found that he is not logged on in the afternoons" What is the definition of "fingered"?


fingered

Context: the fingered roots of giant trees

Instruction: "the fingered roots of giant trees" What is the definition of "fingered"?


hotly

Context: the children were arguing hotly

Instruction: "the children were arguing hotly" What is the definition of "hotly"?


waddle

Context: ducks walk with a waddle

walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other

Instruction: "ducks walk with a waddle" What is the definition of "waddle"?


wealthy

Context: wealthy corporations

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

Instruction: "wealthy corporations" What is the definition of "wealthy"?


fraternity

Context: the medical fraternity

people engaged in a particular occupation

Instruction: "the medical fraternity" What is the definition of "fraternity"?


devoted

Context: this land was devoted to mining

to set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use

Instruction: "this land was devoted to mining" What is the definition of "devoted"?


devoted

Context: a devoted husband and father

Instruction: "a devoted husband and father" What is the definition of "devoted"?


devoted

dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use

Instruction: "large sums devoted to the care of the poor" What is the definition of "devoted"?


immodest

Context: brash immodest boasting

having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance , ability , etc

Instruction: "brash immodest boasting" What is the definition of "immodest"?


woodsy

Context: a fresh woodsy fragrance

Instruction: "a fresh woodsy fragrance" What is the definition of "woodsy"?


woodsy

Context: violets in woodsy shady spots

Instruction: "violets in woodsy shady spots" What is the definition of "woodsy"?


rhyme

Context: hat and cat rhyme

to be similar in sound , especially with respect to the last syllable

Instruction: "hat and cat rhyme" What is the definition of "rhyme"?


insensible

Context: insensible to pain

Instruction: "insensible to pain" What is the definition of "insensible"?


insensible

Context: insensible to the suffering around him

Instruction: "insensible to the suffering around him" What is the definition of "insensible"?


insensible

Context: he lay insensible where he had fallen

Instruction: "he lay insensible where he had fallen" What is the definition of "insensible"?


insensible

Context: an almost insensible change

Instruction: "an almost insensible change" What is the definition of "insensible"?


cautious

Context: reserved and cautious

Instruction: "reserved and cautious" What is the definition of "cautious"?


cautious

Context: reserved and cautious

Instruction: "reserved and cautious" What is the definition of "cautious"?


decorous

characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

Instruction: "the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme" What is the definition of "decorous"?


noiseless

Instruction: "th ' inaudible and noiseless foot of time " - Shakespeare" What is the definition of "noiseless"?


indeed

Instruction: "they said the car would break down and indeed it did" What is the definition of "indeed"?


penetrable

Context: a penetrable wall

admitting of penetration or passage into or through

Instruction: "a penetrable wall" What is the definition of "penetrable"?


penetrable

Context: penetrable defenses

Instruction: "penetrable defenses" What is the definition of "penetrable"?


contractile

Context: the contractile wings of an insect

capable of contracting or being contracted

Instruction: "the contractile wings of an insect" What is the definition of "contractile"?


superimpose

Context: can you superimpose the two images ?

Instruction: "can you superimpose the two images ?" What is the definition of "superimpose"?


comment

a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

Instruction: "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal" What is the definition of "comment"?


comment

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

slam reflection jibe mention statement observation reference barb platitude crack gambit shot stopper banality remark rib sally shaft ploy

Instruction: "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account" What is the definition of "comment"?


rendezvous

Instruction: "he was waiting for them at the rendezvous" What is the definition of "rendezvous"?


map

Context: map the surface of Venus

to show or establish the features of details of

Instruction: "map the surface of Venus" What is the definition of "map"?


map

Context: map the genes

to locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known dna or gene sequences

Instruction: "map the genes" What is the definition of "map"?


adaptation

a written work as a novel that has been recast in a new form

Instruction: "the play is an adaptation of a short novel" What is the definition of "adaptation"?


delay

Context: instant replay caused too long a delay

time during which some action is awaited

pause suspension break hold intermission postponement extension moratorium interruption

Instruction: "instant replay caused too long a delay" What is the definition of "delay"?


delay

to act later than planned , scheduled , or required

Instruction: "Do n't delay your application to graduate school or else it wo n't be considered" What is the definition of "delay"?


shelled

Context: The corn shelled

Instruction: "The corn shelled" What is the definition of "shelled"?


seedy

Context: as seedy as a fig

Instruction: "as seedy as a fig" What is the definition of "seedy"?


seedy

Instruction: "he was soiled and seedy and fragrant with gin " - Mark Twain" What is the definition of "seedy"?


seedy

Context: a seedy district

Instruction: "a seedy district" What is the definition of "seedy"?


assent

Context: he gave his assent eagerly

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

yielding acquiescence agreement acceptance concession

Instruction: "he gave his assent eagerly" What is the definition of "assent"?


navigable

Context: navigable waters

Instruction: "navigable waters" What is the definition of "navigable"?


sense

Context: a sense of security

Instruction: "a sense of security" What is the definition of "sense"?


sense

Instruction: "in the best sense charity is really a duty" What is the definition of "sense"?


sense

the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

Instruction: "in the best sense charity is really a duty" What is the definition of "sense"?


sense

to detect some circumstance or entity automatically

Instruction: "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room" What is the definition of "sense"?


jarring

making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

Instruction: "the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk" What is the definition of "jarring"?


ashen

Context: a face turned ashen

Instruction: "a face turned ashen" What is the definition of "ashen"?


contemptuously

Context: she spoke of him contemptuously

Instruction: "she spoke of him contemptuously" What is the definition of "contemptuously"?


contemptuously

Context: she spoke of him contemptuously

Instruction: "she spoke of him contemptuously" What is the definition of "contemptuously"?


deformed

Context: the heat deformed the plastic sculpture

Instruction: "the heat deformed the plastic sculpture" What is the definition of "deformed"?


deformed

Context: deformed thalidomide babies

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

Instruction: "deformed thalidomide babies" What is the definition of "deformed"?


realistic

Context: a realistic description

aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are

Instruction: "a realistic description" What is the definition of "realistic"?


realistic

Context: a realistic system of thought

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism

Instruction: "a realistic system of thought" What is the definition of "realistic"?


realistic

Context: realistic portraiture

Instruction: "realistic portraiture" What is the definition of "realistic"?


realistic

Context: realistic portraiture

Instruction: "realistic portraiture" What is the definition of "realistic"?


harassment

a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented

Instruction: "so great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors" What is the definition of "harassment"?


revival

Context: the revival of trade

bringing again into activity and prominence

resurgence resuscitation advance renascence improvement betterment regeneration resurrection revivification

Instruction: "the revival of trade" What is the definition of "revival"?


sacrificial

Context: sacrificial lamb

Instruction: "sacrificial lamb" What is the definition of "sacrificial"?


goodish

Context: a goodish wine

Instruction: "a goodish wine" What is the definition of "goodish"?


abatement

Context: laws enforcing noise abatement

Instruction: "laws enforcing noise abatement" What is the definition of "abatement"?


rattle

Context: the death rattle

a rapid series of short loud sounds as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders

Instruction: "the death rattle" What is the definition of "rattle"?


womanhood

Context: it 's an insult to American womanhood

Instruction: "it 's an insult to American womanhood" What is the definition of "womanhood"?


muster

a gathering of military personnel for duty

Instruction: "he was thrown in the brig for missing muster" What is the definition of "muster"?


muster

Context: muster the courage to do something

collected gather collect summon gathering rally

Instruction: "muster the courage to do something" What is the definition of "muster"?


moderately

Context: he drinks moderately

Instruction: "he drinks moderately" What is the definition of "moderately"?


moderately

Context: he drinks moderately

Instruction: "he drinks moderately" What is the definition of "moderately"?


haggard

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

Instruction: "her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness" What is the definition of "haggard"?


haggard

Context: eyes were haggard and cavernous

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

Instruction: "eyes were haggard and cavernous" What is the definition of "haggard"?


witching

possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers

Instruction: "'t is now the very witching time of night " - Shakespeare" What is the definition of "witching"?


signal

Context: he awaited the signal to start

Instruction: "he awaited the signal to start" What is the definition of "signal"?


signal

Instruction: "the year saw one signal triumph for the Labour party" What is the definition of "signal"?


umbrella

Context: an air umbrella over England

a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets

Instruction: "an air umbrella over England" What is the definition of "umbrella"?


umbrella

having the function of uniting a group of similar things

Instruction: "the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups" What is the definition of "umbrella"?


umbrella

Context: an umbrella organization

covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups

Instruction: "an umbrella organization" What is the definition of "umbrella"?


muscular

Context: muscular contraction

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

Instruction: "muscular contraction" What is the definition of "muscular"?


muscular

having or suggesting great physical power or force

Instruction: "the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony" What is the definition of "muscular"?


muscular

Context: a muscular boxer

Instruction: "a muscular boxer" What is the definition of "muscular"?


muscular

Context: a muscular boxer

Instruction: "a muscular boxer" What is the definition of "muscular"?


complimentary

Context: a complimentary remark

Instruction: "a complimentary remark" What is the definition of "complimentary"?


complimentary

Context: complimentary tickets

Instruction: "complimentary tickets" What is the definition of "complimentary"?


unbounded

Context: unbounded enthusiasm

seemingly boundless in amount , number , degree , or especially extent

Instruction: "unbounded enthusiasm" What is the definition of "unbounded"?


peremptory

Context: spoke in peremptory tones

Instruction: "spoke in peremptory tones" What is the definition of "peremptory"?


peremptory

Context: a peremptory decree

Instruction: "a peremptory decree" What is the definition of "peremptory"?


peremptory

Context: a swaggering peremptory manner

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

Instruction: "a swaggering peremptory manner" What is the definition of "peremptory"?


conscienceless

Context: a conscienceless villain

Instruction: "a conscienceless villain" What is the definition of "conscienceless"?


transplant

Context: he had a kidney transplant

an operation moving an organ from one organism the donor to another the recipient

Instruction: "he had a kidney transplant" What is the definition of "transplant"?


transplant

the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location

Instruction: "the transplant did not flower until the second year" What is the definition of "transplant"?


transplant

Instruction: "These delicate plants do not transplant easily" What is the definition of "transplant"?


conscience

Context: a person of unflagging conscience

conformity to ones own sense of right conduct

Instruction: "a person of unflagging conscience" What is the definition of "conscience"?


conscience

Context: he has no conscience about his cruelty

a feeling of shame when you do something immoral

Instruction: "he has no conscience about his cruelty" What is the definition of "conscience"?


modest

Context: a modest apartment

Instruction: "a modest apartment" What is the definition of "modest"?


modest

Context: a modest apartment

Instruction: "a modest apartment" What is the definition of "modest"?


modest

Context: a modest salary

not large but sufficient in size or amount

Instruction: "a modest salary" What is the definition of "modest"?


modest

Context: comfortable but modest cottages

Instruction: "comfortable but modest cottages" What is the definition of "modest"?


modest

Context: a modest man of the people

Instruction: "a modest man of the people" What is the definition of "modest"?


lead

Context: he took the lead at the last turn

an advantage held by a competitor in a race

Instruction: "he took the lead at the last turn" What is the definition of "lead"?


lead

a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element

Instruction: "the children were playing with lead soldiers" What is the definition of "lead"?


lead

bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey

Instruction: "the children were playing with lead soldiers" What is the definition of "lead"?


lead

evidence pointing to a possible solution

Instruction: "the police are following a promising lead" What is the definition of "lead"?


lead

Context: We lead him to our chief

usher misleading taking misguide mislead leading conduct handed direct show hand take beacon guide

Instruction: "We lead him to our chief" What is the definition of "lead"?


lead

lead result entail leading necessitate implicate leave

Instruction: "This remark lead to further arguments among the guests" What is the definition of "lead"?


congressional

Context: congressional hearing

Instruction: "congressional hearing" What is the definition of "congressional"?


ticket

Instruction: "this car could be just the ticket for a small family" What is the definition of "ticket"?


incomprehension

Context: his incomprehension of the consequences

Instruction: "his incomprehension of the consequences" What is the definition of "incomprehension"?


scrawny

Context: scrawny cattle

Instruction: "scrawny cattle" What is the definition of "scrawny"?


scrawny

Context: a long scrawny neck

Instruction: "a long scrawny neck" What is the definition of "scrawny"?


urgently

Context: health care reform is needed urgently

Instruction: "health care reform is needed urgently" What is the definition of "urgently"?


cut

Context: everyone got a cut of the earnings

Instruction: "everyone got a cut of the earnings" What is the definition of "cut"?


cut

an immediate transition from one shot to the next

Instruction: "the cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt" What is the definition of "cut"?


cut

Context: cut along the dotted line

Instruction: "cut along the dotted line" What is the definition of "cut"?


cut

Context: The coach cut two players from the team

Instruction: "The coach cut two players from the team" What is the definition of "cut"?


cut

Context: the cut surface was mottled

separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument

Instruction: "the cut surface was mottled" What is the definition of "cut"?


cut

Context: the cut pages of the book

having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit

Instruction: "the cut pages of the book" What is the definition of "cut"?


cut

Context: the drastically cut film

Instruction: "the drastically cut film" What is the definition of "cut"?


cut

Context: a cut horse

Instruction: "a cut horse" What is the definition of "cut"?


irreconcilable

Context: irreconcilable differences

Instruction: "irreconcilable differences" What is the definition of "irreconcilable"?


quite

Context: quite tasty

Instruction: "quite tasty" What is the definition of "quite"?


quite

Context: you 're quite right

Instruction: "you 're quite right" What is the definition of "quite"?


quite

Context: you 're quite right

Instruction: "you 're quite right" What is the definition of "quite"?


quite

Context: her victory was quite something

of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind not used with a negative

Instruction: "her victory was quite something" What is the definition of "quite"?


impulsively

Instruction: "he often acts impulsively and later regrets it" What is the definition of "impulsively"?


impulsively

Instruction: "he often acts impulsively and later regrets it" What is the definition of "impulsively"?


lid

Context: he raised the piano lid

a movable top or cover hinged or separate for closing the opening at the top of a box , chest , jar , pan , etc. .

Instruction: "he raised the piano lid" What is the definition of "lid"?


lob

Context: lob the tennis ball

Instruction: "lob the tennis ball" What is the definition of "lob"?


miscellaneous

Context: miscellaneous accessories

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

Instruction: "miscellaneous accessories" What is the definition of "miscellaneous"?


miscellaneous

Context: a miscellaneous crowd

Instruction: "a miscellaneous crowd" What is the definition of "miscellaneous"?


hush

Context: hush my baby !

Instruction: "hush my baby !" What is the definition of "hush"?


hush

Context: hush my baby !

Instruction: "hush my baby !" What is the definition of "hush"?


inwardness

preoccupation especially with ones attitudes and ethical or ideological values

Instruction: "the sensitiveness of James 's characters , their seeming inwardness" What is the definition of "inwardness"?


inwardness

Context: the inwardness of the body 's organs

the quality or state of being inward or internal

Instruction: "the inwardness of the body 's organs" What is the definition of "inwardness"?


foster

Context: foster parent

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

Instruction: "foster parent" What is the definition of "foster"?


breadth

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

largeness comprehensiveness intelligence roominess

Instruction: "a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject" What is the definition of "breadth"?


politics

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

Instruction: "office politics is often counterproductive" What is the definition of "politics"?


generation

Context: the third generation of computers

a stage of technological development or innovation

Instruction: "the third generation of computers" What is the definition of "generation"?


abandoned

chuck forfeit abandon forego toss consign dispose forgo waive

Instruction: "We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot" What is the definition of "abandoned"?


abandoned

Instruction: "weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse" What is the definition of "abandoned"?


abandoned

Instruction: "an abandoned sadness born of grief " - Liam O'Flaherty" What is the definition of "abandoned"?


civil

Context: civil authorities

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

Instruction: "civil authorities" What is the definition of "civil"?


civil

Context: civil peoples

Instruction: "civil peoples" What is the definition of "civil"?


civil

Context: civil affairs

of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state

Instruction: "civil affairs" What is the definition of "civil"?


civil

Context: civil rights

of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

Instruction: "civil rights" What is the definition of "civil"?


shaken

Context: the accident left her badly shaken

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

Instruction: "the accident left her badly shaken" What is the definition of "shaken"?


slavish

Context: a slavish copy of the original

Instruction: "a slavish copy of the original" What is the definition of "slavish"?


slavish

Instruction: "slavish devotion to her job ruled her life" What is the definition of "slavish"?


slavish

Instruction: "slavish devotion to her job ruled her life" What is the definition of "slavish"?


gentle

Context: a gentle reprimand

Instruction: "a gentle reprimand" What is the definition of "gentle"?


gentle

Context: a gentle reprimand

Instruction: "a gentle reprimand" What is the definition of "gentle"?


gentle

Context: the gentle touch of her hand

having or showing a kindly or tender nature

Instruction: "the gentle touch of her hand" What is the definition of "gentle"?


gentle

Context: a gentle voice

Instruction: "a gentle voice" What is the definition of "gentle"?


extenuate

Context: The circumstances extenuate the crime

to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

mitigate justify excuse rationalize palliate apologize

Instruction: "The circumstances extenuate the crime" What is the definition of "extenuate"?


summation

Instruction: "the summation of four and three gives seven" What is the definition of "summation"?


summation

calculating the sum of two or more numbers

Instruction: "the summation of four and three gives seven" What is the definition of "summation"?


sappy

Context: sappy maple trees

Instruction: "sappy maple trees" What is the definition of "sappy"?


northward

Context: the northward flow of traffic

Instruction: "the northward flow of traffic" What is the definition of "northward"?


apparatus

Context: the breathing apparatus

a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function

Instruction: "the breathing apparatus" What is the definition of "apparatus"?


doom

Instruction: "everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it" What is the definition of "doom"?


doom

to make certain of the failure or destruction of

Instruction: "This decision will doom me to lose my position" What is the definition of "doom"?


almost

slightly short of or not quite accomplished

Instruction: "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded" What is the definition of "almost"?


almost

Instruction: "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded" What is the definition of "almost"?


acting

Context: the acting president

serving temporarily especially as a substitute

Instruction: "the acting president" What is the definition of "acting"?


piercing

Context: piercing knifelike pains

painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

Instruction: "piercing knifelike pains" What is the definition of "piercing"?


afoul

Context: with its sails afoul

Instruction: "with its sails afoul" What is the definition of "afoul"?


uproarious

Context: uproarious stories

marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

Instruction: "uproarious stories" What is the definition of "uproarious"?


ruin

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

Instruction: "you have brought ruin on this entire family" What is the definition of "ruin"?


ruin

Instruction: "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election" What is the definition of "ruin"?


generically

Context: we market these drugs generically

Instruction: "we market these drugs generically" What is the definition of "generically"?


generically

Instruction: "these animals are not related generically" What is the definition of "generically"?


clinical

Context: clinical observation

relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients

Instruction: "clinical observation" What is the definition of "clinical"?


clinical

Instruction: "he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony" What is the definition of "clinical"?


clinical

Instruction: "he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony" What is the definition of "clinical"?


abstract

to consider apart from a particular case or instance

Instruction: "Let 's abstract away from this particular example" What is the definition of "abstract"?


abstract

Instruction: "abstract words like ` truth ' and ` justice '" What is the definition of "abstract"?


abstract

Instruction: "abstract words like ` truth ' and ` justice '" What is the definition of "abstract"?


abstract

Context: a large abstract painting

not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

Instruction: "a large abstract painting" What is the definition of "abstract"?


unskillful

Context: it was an unskillful attempt

Instruction: "it was an unskillful attempt" What is the definition of "unskillful"?


rhythmically

Instruction: "the chair rocked rhythmically back and forth" What is the definition of "rhythmically"?


cervical

Context: cervical cancer

of or relating to the cervix of the uterus

Instruction: "cervical cancer" What is the definition of "cervical"?


acreage

Context: he wanted some acreage to build on

an area of ground used for some particular purpose such as building or farming

Instruction: "he wanted some acreage to build on" What is the definition of "acreage"?


catheterize

Context: catheterize the patient 's bladder

Instruction: "catheterize the patient 's bladder" What is the definition of "catheterize"?


wise

Context: in no wise

Instruction: "in no wise" What is the definition of "wise"?


wise

Context: a wise leader

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

Instruction: "a wise leader" What is the definition of "wise"?


wise

Context: a wise decision

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

Instruction: "a wise decision" What is the definition of "wise"?


wise

Context: Do n't get wise with me !

Instruction: "Do n't get wise with me !" What is the definition of "wise"?


beat

a regular route for a sentry or policeman

Instruction: "in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name" What is the definition of "beat"?


beat

Context: he heard the beat of a drum

Instruction: "he heard the beat of a drum" What is the definition of "beat"?


beat

to come out better in a competition , race , or conflict

overwhelm whip surmount beaten trounce crushing eliminate outflank vanquish best outgo overpowering beating subdue crush defeat outplay drub outdo bat overpower outgoing worsted jockey outstrip exceeding rout checkmate pip surmounted master exceed surpass worst chicane shell lick screw cheat mate shaft surpassing thrash cream

Instruction: "Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship" What is the definition of "beat"?


beat

Context: beat on the door

floor thrash thresh flooring strike beat striking beating beaten deck beetle hammer

Instruction: "beat on the door" What is the definition of "beat"?


beat

Instruction: "so beat I could flop down and go to sleep anywhere" What is the definition of "beat"?


immediate

Context: the immediate revisions

Instruction: "the immediate revisions" What is the definition of "immediate"?


immediate

Context: the immediate result

immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect

Instruction: "the immediate result" What is the definition of "immediate"?


immediate

Context: an immediate reply to my letter

Instruction: "an immediate reply to my letter" What is the definition of "immediate"?


immediate

Context: an immediate influence

Instruction: "an immediate influence" What is the definition of "immediate"?


volunteer

Context: a volunteer fire department

Instruction: "a volunteer fire department" What is the definition of "volunteer"?


hypnotic

attracting and holding interest as if by a spell

Instruction: "read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice" What is the definition of "hypnotic"?


pendulous

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

Instruction: "the pendulous branches of a weeping willow" What is the definition of "pendulous"?


forge

Context: forge a pair of tongues

Instruction: "forge a pair of tongues" What is the definition of "forge"?


galvanic

Context: a galvanic cell

pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action

Instruction: "a galvanic cell" What is the definition of "galvanic"?


galvanic

affected by emotion as if by electricity

Instruction: "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale" What is the definition of "galvanic"?


galvanic

Instruction: "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale" What is the definition of "galvanic"?


honor

Context: a man of honor

the quality of being honorable and having a good name

Instruction: "a man of honor" What is the definition of "honor"?


honor

Context: we honor checks and drafts

Instruction: "we honor checks and drafts" What is the definition of "honor"?


honor

Context: honor your parents !

celebrate observe accept tolerate respect lionize

Instruction: "honor your parents !" What is the definition of "honor"?


effortless

requiring or apparently requiring no effort

Instruction: "the swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air" What is the definition of "effortless"?


pharyngeal

Context: pharyngeal fricatives

Instruction: "pharyngeal fricatives" What is the definition of "pharyngeal"?


dapper

Context: a dapper young man

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

Instruction: "a dapper young man" What is the definition of "dapper"?


inconclusive

Context: an inconclusive reply

Instruction: "an inconclusive reply" What is the definition of "inconclusive"?


inconclusive

Context: an inconclusive reply

Instruction: "an inconclusive reply" What is the definition of "inconclusive"?


blockage

block stop occlusion impediment plug stoppage stopper obstruction

Instruction: "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe" What is the definition of "blockage"?


resistant

Context: resistant to the effects of heat

Instruction: "resistant to the effects of heat" What is the definition of "resistant"?


resistant

able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

Instruction: "the new hybrid is more resistant to drought" What is the definition of "resistant"?


digestive

Context: digestive juices

relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion

Instruction: "digestive juices" What is the definition of "digestive"?


impossible

Context: his assignment verged on the impossible

Instruction: "his assignment verged on the impossible" What is the definition of "impossible"?


impossible

Context: an impossible dream

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

Instruction: "an impossible dream" What is the definition of "impossible"?


impossible

Context: impossible behavior

Instruction: "impossible behavior" What is the definition of "impossible"?


heavenly

Context: heavenly hosts

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

Instruction: "heavenly hosts" What is the definition of "heavenly"?


heavenly

Context: a heavenly body

Instruction: "a heavenly body" What is the definition of "heavenly"?


grab

the act of catching an object with the hands

snatch touching rebound reception interception catch mesh interlock touch

Instruction: "he made a grab for the ball before it landed" What is the definition of "grab"?


initiation

Context: his initiation into the club

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

coronation observance inaugural ceremony induction inauguration ceremonial

Instruction: "his initiation into the club" What is the definition of "initiation"?


initiation

the act of starting something for the first time

foundation introduction founding beginning authorship institution creation origination

Instruction: "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult" What is the definition of "initiation"?


initiation

foundation introduction founding beginning authorship institution creation origination

Instruction: "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult" What is the definition of "initiation"?


initiation

wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge

Instruction: "his dullness was due to lack of initiation" What is the definition of "initiation"?


pretend

Context: it was just pretend

Instruction: "it was just pretend" What is the definition of "pretend"?


pretend

Context: pretend the title of King

to put forward a claim and assert right or possession of

Instruction: "pretend the title of King" What is the definition of "pretend"?


pretend

Instruction: "dangling their legs in the water to catch pretend fish" What is the definition of "pretend"?


artful

Context: the artful dodger

marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft

Instruction: "the artful dodger" What is the definition of "artful"?


belly

Context: the belly of a sail

Instruction: "the belly of a sail" What is the definition of "belly"?


belly

Context: in the belly of the ship

Instruction: "in the belly of the ship" What is the definition of "belly"?


freak

Context: a bodybuilding freak

someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction

Instruction: "a bodybuilding freak" What is the definition of "freak"?


instance

Context: another instance occurred yesterday

piece bit clip example case time humiliation

Instruction: "another instance occurred yesterday" What is the definition of "instance"?


enhance

Context: This will enhance your enjoyment

Instruction: "This will enhance your enjoyment" What is the definition of "enhance"?


enhance

Instruction: "This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat" What is the definition of "enhance"?


speak

Context: the prisoner wo n't speak

talk intercommunicate communicate talking spoken smattering slang spoke speaking

Instruction: "the prisoner wo n't speak" What is the definition of "speak"?


plurality

Context: a plurality of religions

Instruction: "a plurality of religions" What is the definition of "plurality"?


elvish

Context: elvish tricks

Instruction: "elvish tricks" What is the definition of "elvish"?


mystery

Context: how it got out is a mystery

something that baffles understanding and can not be explained

Instruction: "how it got out is a mystery" What is the definition of "mystery"?


skim

a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid

Instruction: "there was a thin skim of oil on the water" What is the definition of "skim"?


skim

Context: skim cream from the surface of milk

Instruction: "skim cream from the surface of milk" What is the definition of "skim"?


skim

Context: yogurt made with skim milk

used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

Instruction: "yogurt made with skim milk" What is the definition of "skim"?


cohere

Context: Religion can cohere social groups

to cause to form a united , orderly , and aesthetically consistent whole

Instruction: "Religion can cohere social groups" What is the definition of "cohere"?


cohere

to have internal elements or parts logically connected so that aesthetic consistency results

Instruction: "the principles by which societies cohere" What is the definition of "cohere"?


cohere

Context: The sushi rice grains cohere

cloven stick clove meet cling cleave cleft touch adhere contact adjoin

Instruction: "The sushi rice grains cohere" What is the definition of "cohere"?


cohere

Context: The sushi rice grains cohere

to stick or hold together and resist separation

cloven stick clove meet cling cleave cleft touch adhere contact adjoin

Instruction: "The sushi rice grains cohere" What is the definition of "cohere"?


leach

Context: leach the soil

to remove substances from by a percolating liquid

Instruction: "leach the soil" What is the definition of "leach"?


innocently

Instruction: "he claimed to have purchased the contraband innocently" What is the definition of "innocently"?


innocently

Context: she smiled at him innocently

Instruction: "she smiled at him innocently" What is the definition of "innocently"?


mongoloid

Context: the mongoloid epicanthic fold

characteristic of or resembling a mongol

Instruction: "the mongoloid epicanthic fold" What is the definition of "mongoloid"?


ferny

Context: the ferny undergrowth

Instruction: "the ferny undergrowth" What is the definition of "ferny"?


ferny

Context: the ferny shadows of locust leaves

resembling ferns especially in leaf shape

Instruction: "the ferny shadows of locust leaves" What is the definition of "ferny"?


trivial

Context: a trivial young woman

Instruction: "a trivial young woman" What is the definition of "trivial"?


trivial

Context: only trivial objections

Instruction: "only trivial objections" What is the definition of "trivial"?


equivalent

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

Instruction: "send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps" What is the definition of "equivalent"?


equivalent

Context: a wish that was equivalent to a command

Instruction: "a wish that was equivalent to a command" What is the definition of "equivalent"?


gust

Instruction: "the tree was bent almost double by the gust" What is the definition of "gust"?


ashore

Context: we invited them ashore

Instruction: "we invited them ashore" What is the definition of "ashore"?


luxurious

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

Instruction: "enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs" What is the definition of "luxurious"?


automatic

Context: automatic transmission

operating with minimal human intervention

Instruction: "automatic transmission" What is the definition of "automatic"?


automatic

Context: automatic transmission

Instruction: "automatic transmission" What is the definition of "automatic"?


automatic

Context: an automatic ` thank you '

resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine

Instruction: "an automatic ` thank you '" What is the definition of "automatic"?


automatic

Instruction: "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light" What is the definition of "automatic"?


canker

a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of

Instruction: "according to him , I was the canker in their midst" What is the definition of "canker"?


amphibious

Context: amphibious vehicles

operating or living on land and in water

Instruction: "amphibious vehicles" What is the definition of "amphibious"?


splash

Instruction: "her red hat gave her outfit a splash of color" What is the definition of "splash"?


prodigy

Context: she is a chess prodigy

an unusually gifted or intelligent young person

Instruction: "she is a chess prodigy" What is the definition of "prodigy"?


prodigy

Context: she is a chess prodigy

someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

Instruction: "she is a chess prodigy" What is the definition of "prodigy"?


remove

degree of figurative distance or separation

Instruction: "just one remove from madness " or " it imitates at many removes a Shakespearean tragedy" What is the definition of "remove"?


remove

Context: remove a case to another court

to shift the position or location of , as for business , legal , educational , or military purposes

Instruction: "remove a case to another court" What is the definition of "remove"?


pallid

Context: the pallid face of the invalid

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

Instruction: "the pallid face of the invalid" What is the definition of "pallid"?


pallid

Context: a pallid sky

Instruction: "a pallid sky" What is the definition of "pallid"?


pallid

Context: a pallid sky

Instruction: "a pallid sky" What is the definition of "pallid"?


pallid

Context: a pallid performance

lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness

Instruction: "a pallid performance" What is the definition of "pallid"?


patch

Context: a patch of clouds

speckle spot plaque fleck dapple nebula speck splash fret

Instruction: "a patch of clouds" What is the definition of "patch"?


patch

Context: patch the skirt

Instruction: "patch the skirt" What is the definition of "patch"?


ladylike

Context: ladylike manners

Instruction: "ladylike manners" What is the definition of "ladylike"?


estate

extensive landed property especially in the country retained by the owner for his own use

plantation realty leasehold fief entail demesne freehold land barony hacienda

Instruction: "the family owned a large estate on Long Island" What is the definition of "estate"?


visage

Context: a stern visage

the appearance conveyed by a persons face

Instruction: "a stern visage" What is the definition of "visage"?


demotic

Context: demotic entertainments

Instruction: "demotic entertainments" What is the definition of "demotic"?


tuition

a fee paid for instruction especially for higher education

Instruction: "tuition and room and board were more than $ 25,000" What is the definition of "tuition"?


mandatory

Context: attendance is mandatory

Instruction: "attendance is mandatory" What is the definition of "mandatory"?


profitable

Instruction: "profitable speculation on the stock market" What is the definition of "profitable"?


mirror

Context: the best mirror is an old friend

Instruction: "the best mirror is an old friend" What is the definition of "mirror"?


tremulous

Context: spoke timidly in a tremulous voice

Instruction: "spoke timidly in a tremulous voice" What is the definition of "tremulous"?


gratification

Instruction: "dull repetitious work gives no gratification" What is the definition of "gratification"?


unmanned

Context: an unmanned satellite to Mars

Instruction: "an unmanned satellite to Mars" What is the definition of "unmanned"?


mood

Instruction: "the national mood had changed radically since the last election" What is the definition of "mood"?


woody

Context: woody plants

made of or containing or resembling wood

Instruction: "woody plants" What is the definition of "woody"?


woody

Context: a woody area near the highway

Instruction: "a woody area near the highway" What is the definition of "woody"?


planted

imbed bury implant nest insert plant sink enter

Instruction: "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent" What is the definition of "planted"?


planted

Context: a deeply planted need

Instruction: "a deeply planted need" What is the definition of "planted"?


planted

Context: a deeply planted need

Instruction: "a deeply planted need" What is the definition of "planted"?


snappish

Context: a snappish tone of voice

Instruction: "a snappish tone of voice" What is the definition of "snappish"?


sneak

Context: sneak a look

to put , bring , or take in a secretive or furtive manner

Instruction: "sneak a look" What is the definition of "sneak"?


sneak

Context: a sneak attack

Instruction: "a sneak attack" What is the definition of "sneak"?


sneak

Context: a sneak attack

Instruction: "a sneak attack" What is the definition of "sneak"?


bump

Context: the bump threw him off the bicycle

smash shock smack slap blow strike belt impact jar tap buffeting jolt pounding rap bang jounce

Instruction: "the bump threw him off the bicycle" What is the definition of "bump"?


bump

Context: bump and grind

to dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward

Instruction: "bump and grind" What is the definition of "bump"?


apology

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

Instruction: "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess" What is the definition of "apology"?


apology

Context: it was an apology for a meal

Instruction: "it was an apology for a meal" What is the definition of "apology"?


discreet

Context: his trusted discreet aide

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

Instruction: "his trusted discreet aide" What is the definition of "discreet"?


discreet

Context: a discreet silence

unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

Instruction: "a discreet silence" What is the definition of "discreet"?


discreet

Context: a discreet investor

Instruction: "a discreet investor" What is the definition of "discreet"?


forlornly

Instruction: "a single chicken was scratching forlornly in the yard" What is the definition of "forlornly"?


term

Context: a prison term

Instruction: "a prison term" What is the definition of "term"?


term

any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial

Instruction: "the general term of an algebraic equation of the n-th degree" What is the definition of "term"?


uric

Context: uric acid

in or relating to or obtained from urine

Instruction: "uric acid" What is the definition of "uric"?


vehement

Context: vehement deluges of rain

Instruction: "vehement deluges of rain" What is the definition of "vehement"?


vehement

Context: vehement dislike

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

Instruction: "vehement dislike" What is the definition of "vehement"?


vehement

Context: vehement dislike

Instruction: "vehement dislike" What is the definition of "vehement"?


vehement

Context: vehement dislike

Instruction: "vehement dislike" What is the definition of "vehement"?


forcible

Context: forcible entry

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

Instruction: "forcible entry" What is the definition of "forcible"?


macrobiotic

Context: macrobiotic diet

of or relating to the theory or practice of macrobiotics

Instruction: "macrobiotic diet" What is the definition of "macrobiotic"?


unmask

Context: unmask the imposter

Instruction: "unmask the imposter" What is the definition of "unmask"?


individuality

trait singularity individualism specialty individuation

Instruction: "so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality" What is the definition of "individuality"?


discontinuous

Context: discontinuous applause

not continuing without interruption in time or space

Instruction: "discontinuous applause" What is the definition of "discontinuous"?


disobedient

Context: disobedient children

not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

Instruction: "disobedient children" What is the definition of "disobedient"?


release

merchandise issued for sale or public showing especially a record or film

Instruction: "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra" What is the definition of "release"?


release

Context: there was a sudden release of oxygen

a process that liberates or discharges something

Instruction: "there was a sudden release of oxygen" What is the definition of "release"?


rejoicing

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

Instruction: "rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day" What is the definition of "rejoicing"?


boozy

Context: his boozy drinking companions

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

Instruction: "his boozy drinking companions" What is the definition of "boozy"?


able

Context: able to swim

having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

Instruction: "able to swim" What is the definition of "able"?


able

Context: able teachers

have the skills and qualifications to do things well

Instruction: "able teachers" What is the definition of "able"?


able

Context: able to learn

having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

Instruction: "able to learn" What is the definition of "able"?


able

Context: an able seaman

Instruction: "an able seaman" What is the definition of "able"?


centrifugal

Context: centrifugal force

Instruction: "centrifugal force" What is the definition of "centrifugal"?


centrifugal

tending away from centralization , as of authority

Instruction: "the division of Europe into warring blocs produces ever-increasing centrifugal stress" What is the definition of "centrifugal"?


decrepit

Instruction: "a decrepit bus ... its seats held together with friction tape" What is the definition of "decrepit"?


seal

Context: seal the windows

Instruction: "seal the windows" What is the definition of "seal"?


seal

Context: seal the windows

Instruction: "seal the windows" What is the definition of "seal"?


digress

Context: Do n't digress when you give a lecture

to lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing , thinking , or speaking

Instruction: "Do n't digress when you give a lecture" What is the definition of "digress"?


atomize

Context: atomize perfume

Instruction: "atomize perfume" What is the definition of "atomize"?


wealth

Instruction: "great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence" What is the definition of "wealth"?


wealth

having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

Instruction: "great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence" What is the definition of "wealth"?


wealth

Context: she has a wealth of talent

Instruction: "she has a wealth of talent" What is the definition of "wealth"?


trichromatic

Context: trichromatic vision

Instruction: "trichromatic vision" What is the definition of "trichromatic"?


judiciously

Instruction: "let 's use these intelligence tests judiciously" What is the definition of "judiciously"?


experimentally

Context: this can be experimentally determined

Instruction: "this can be experimentally determined" What is the definition of "experimentally"?


converse

of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other

Instruction: "` parental ' and ` filial ' are converse terms" What is the definition of "converse"?


childlike

Context: childlike charm

Instruction: "childlike charm" What is the definition of "childlike"?


grandness

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

Instruction: "advertisers capitalize on the grandness and elegance it brings to their products" What is the definition of "grandness"?


inspection

Instruction: "we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator" What is the definition of "inspection"?


bet

Context: he did it on a bet

Instruction: "he did it on a bet" What is the definition of "bet"?


bet

Context: I bet $ 100 on that new horse

stake see gage game raise punt gaming play back

Instruction: "I bet $ 100 on that new horse" What is the definition of "bet"?


bet

Context: You can bet on that !

trusting rely swear look count reckon bank depend

Instruction: "You can bet on that !" What is the definition of "bet"?


grasp

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

hold appreciation sense savvy apprehension understanding

Instruction: "he has a good grasp of accounting practices" What is the definition of "grasp"?


grasp

Context: a terrible power had her in its grasp

Instruction: "a terrible power had her in its grasp" What is the definition of "grasp"?


tree

Context: genealogical tree

a figure that branches from a single root

Instruction: "genealogical tree" What is the definition of "tree"?


politic

marked by artful prudence , expedience , and shrewdness

Instruction: "it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people 's quarrels" What is the definition of "politic"?


politic

smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

Instruction: "he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage" What is the definition of "politic"?


reparation

Context: an act for which there is no reparation

compensation given or received for an insult or injury

Instruction: "an act for which there is no reparation" What is the definition of "reparation"?


consist

Context: What does love consist in ?

Instruction: "What does love consist in ?" What is the definition of "consist"?


consist

Context: What does love consist in ?

Instruction: "What does love consist in ?" What is the definition of "consist"?


consist

Context: What does love consist in ?

Instruction: "What does love consist in ?" What is the definition of "consist"?


consist

Context: What does this dish consist of ?

Instruction: "What does this dish consist of ?" What is the definition of "consist"?


proximal

Context: the proximal end of a bone

situated nearest to point of attachment or origin

Instruction: "the proximal end of a bone" What is the definition of "proximal"?


wreck

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

Instruction: "the house was a wreck when they bought it" What is the definition of "wreck"?


usefully

Instruction: "extra money could be usefully spent on this project" What is the definition of "usefully"?


guy

Context: a nice guy

Instruction: "a nice guy" What is the definition of "guy"?


repertory

the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation

Instruction: "the repertory of the supposed feats of mesmerism" What is the definition of "repertory"?


stealthy

Context: stealthy footsteps

Instruction: "stealthy footsteps" What is the definition of "stealthy"?


stealthy

Context: stealthy footsteps

Instruction: "stealthy footsteps" What is the definition of "stealthy"?


bittersweet

Context: a movie with a bittersweet ending

Instruction: "a movie with a bittersweet ending" What is the definition of "bittersweet"?


dilation

Context: the dilation of the pupil of the eye

Instruction: "the dilation of the pupil of the eye" What is the definition of "dilation"?


exigent

Instruction: "became more exigent over his pronunciation" What is the definition of "exigent"?


exigent

Instruction: "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous " - H.L.Mencken" What is the definition of "exigent"?


idiosyncratic

Instruction: "we all have our own idiosyncratic gestures" What is the definition of "idiosyncratic"?


downy

Context: downy milkweed seeds

Instruction: "downy milkweed seeds" What is the definition of "downy"?


withering

Context: the guns opened a withering fire

wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

Instruction: "the guns opened a withering fire" What is the definition of "withering"?


withering

Instruction: "to compliments inflated I 've a withering reply " - W.S.Gilbert" What is the definition of "withering"?


summery

Context: summery weather

belonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer

Instruction: "summery weather" What is the definition of "summery"?


unbend

Context: unbend a bow

Instruction: "unbend a bow" What is the definition of "unbend"?


unbend

to release from mental strain , tension , or formality

Instruction: "unbend the mind from absorbing too much information" What is the definition of "unbend"?


rudimentary

Context: rudimentary plans

being in the earliest stages of development

Instruction: "rudimentary plans" What is the definition of "rudimentary"?


rudimentary

Context: these rudimentary truths

being or involving basic facts or principles

Instruction: "these rudimentary truths" What is the definition of "rudimentary"?


rudimentary

Context: rudimentary wings

Instruction: "rudimentary wings" What is the definition of "rudimentary"?


vicarious

Instruction: "read about mountain climbing and felt vicarious excitement" What is the definition of "vicarious"?


vicarious

Context: vicarious menstruation

occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function

Instruction: "vicarious menstruation" What is the definition of "vicarious"?


vicarious

Context: vicarious atonement

suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another

Instruction: "vicarious atonement" What is the definition of "vicarious"?


putrefaction

Context: Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction

corruption depravation immorality degeneracy depravity

Instruction: "Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction" What is the definition of "putrefaction"?


putrefaction

Context: Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction

impairment of virtue and moral principles

corruption depravation immorality degeneracy depravity

Instruction: "Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction" What is the definition of "putrefaction"?


member

Context: a member of the faculty

one of the persons who compose a social group especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization

Instruction: "a member of the faculty" What is the definition of "member"?


rusty

Context: a rusty machine

Instruction: "a rusty machine" What is the definition of "rusty"?


walk

Context: The patient can not walk yet

Instruction: "The patient can not walk yet" What is the definition of "walk"?


walk

Context: The patient can not walk yet

Instruction: "The patient can not walk yet" What is the definition of "walk"?


walk

Context: I 'll walk you to your car

Instruction: "I 'll walk you to your car" What is the definition of "walk"?


perpetually

Instruction: "rays ... streaming perpetually from the sun " - Stuart Chase" What is the definition of "perpetually"?


perpetually

Instruction: "rays ... streaming perpetually from the sun " - Stuart Chase" What is the definition of "perpetually"?


line

a formation of people or things one beside another

Instruction: "the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed" What is the definition of "line"?


line

Context: He drew a line on the chart

a mark that is long relative to its width

Instruction: "He drew a line on the chart" What is the definition of "line"?


line

a formation of people or things one behind another

Instruction: "the line stretched clear around the corner" What is the definition of "line"?


line

Context: line the gloves

Instruction: "line the gloves" What is the definition of "line"?


score

Context: he studied the score of the sonata

Instruction: "he studied the score of the sonata" What is the definition of "score"?


score

Context: he studied the score of the sonata

parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages

Instruction: "he studied the score of the sonata" What is the definition of "score"?


score

Context: the score was 7 to 0

a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest

Instruction: "the score was 7 to 0" What is the definition of "score"?


score

Instruction: "a score were sent out but only one returned" What is the definition of "score"?


score

Context: score the clay before firing it

Instruction: "score the clay before firing it" What is the definition of "score"?


mesh

Context: a 100 mesh screen

the number of openings per linear inch of a screen

Instruction: "a 100 mesh screen" What is the definition of "mesh"?


mesh

Context: a 100 mesh screen

Instruction: "a 100 mesh screen" What is the definition of "mesh"?


gamy

Instruction: "he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details" What is the definition of "gamy"?


biennial

Context: a biennial life cycle

Instruction: "a biennial life cycle" What is the definition of "biennial"?


biennial

Context: they met at biennial conventions

Instruction: "they met at biennial conventions" What is the definition of "biennial"?


brimful

Context: a brimful cup

Instruction: "a brimful cup" What is the definition of "brimful"?


hit

a successful stroke in an athletic contest especially in baseball

Instruction: "he came all the way around on Williams ' hit" What is the definition of "hit"?


hit

the act of contacting one thing with another

screamer crash smash touching header hopper bunt striking contusion fly touch

Instruction: "after three misses she finally got a hit" What is the definition of "hit"?


hit

smash sleeper strike success smasher bang

Instruction: "that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career" What is the definition of "hit"?


hit

Context: hit a ball

Instruction: "hit a ball" What is the definition of "hit"?


hit

Context: The car hit a tree

collide touching knocking bump strike stub connect glance striking bottom thud spat bottomed touch bang

Instruction: "The car hit a tree" What is the definition of "hit"?


hit

Context: He hit her hard in the face

to deal a blow to , either with the hand or with an instrument

Instruction: "He hit her hard in the face" What is the definition of "hit"?


effectively

Context: she is effectively his wife

Instruction: "she is effectively his wife" What is the definition of "effectively"?


effectively

Instruction: "these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion" What is the definition of "effectively"?


disobliging

Instruction: "the action was not offensive to him but proved somewhat disobliging" What is the definition of "disobliging"?


marginal

Context: marginal industries

producing at a rate that barely covers production costs

Instruction: "marginal industries" What is the definition of "marginal"?


marginal

Context: the marginal strip of beach

Instruction: "the marginal strip of beach" What is the definition of "marginal"?


marginal

Context: marginal writing ability

Instruction: "marginal writing ability" What is the definition of "marginal"?


emigrate

to leave ones country of residence for a new one

Instruction: "Many people had to emigrate during the Nazi period" What is the definition of "emigrate"?


cool

Context: the cool of early morning

the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature

Instruction: "the cool of early morning" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: keep your cool

great coolness and composure under strain

calmness composure poise calm equanimity assuredness

Instruction: "keep your cool" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: a cool autumn day

Instruction: "a cool autumn day" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: a cool autumn day

Instruction: "a cool autumn day" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: cool greens and blues and violets

Instruction: "cool greens and blues and violets" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: cool greens and blues and violets

used especially of greens and blues and violets

Instruction: "cool greens and blues and violets" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: relations were cool and polite

unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike

Instruction: "relations were cool and polite" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: play it cool

marked by calm self-control especially in trying circumstances

Instruction: "play it cool" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: play it cool

Instruction: "play it cool" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: a cool million bucks

Instruction: "a cool million bucks" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: he 's a cool dude

Instruction: "he 's a cool dude" What is the definition of "cool"?


cool

Context: he 's a cool dude

Instruction: "he 's a cool dude" What is the definition of "cool"?


busy

Context: busy with her work

Instruction: "busy with her work" What is the definition of "busy"?


busy

Context: a busy painting

Instruction: "a busy painting" What is the definition of "busy"?


busy

Context: a very busy week

crowded with or characterized by much activity

Instruction: "a very busy week" What is the definition of "busy"?


busy

Context: her line is busy

unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability

Instruction: "her line is busy" What is the definition of "busy"?


perishable

Context: this minute and perishable planet

Instruction: "this minute and perishable planet" What is the definition of "perishable"?


perishable

Context: this minute and perishable planet

subject to destruction or death or decay

Instruction: "this minute and perishable planet" What is the definition of "perishable"?


heavenward

Context: the soul in its heavenward flight

Instruction: "the soul in its heavenward flight" What is the definition of "heavenward"?


heavenward

Context: he pointed heavenward

Instruction: "he pointed heavenward" What is the definition of "heavenward"?


irrational

Context: irrational fears

Instruction: "irrational fears" What is the definition of "irrational"?


irrational

Context: irrational numbers

real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers

Instruction: "irrational numbers" What is the definition of "irrational"?


sanctified

Context: sanctified wine

Instruction: "sanctified wine" What is the definition of "sanctified"?


sanctified

Context: sanctified wine

devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use

Instruction: "sanctified wine" What is the definition of "sanctified"?


fastidious

Context: a fastidious and incisive intellect

Instruction: "a fastidious and incisive intellect" What is the definition of "fastidious"?


fastidious

Context: a fastidious and incisive intellect

Instruction: "a fastidious and incisive intellect" What is the definition of "fastidious"?


fastidious

Context: a fastidious and incisive intellect

Instruction: "a fastidious and incisive intellect" What is the definition of "fastidious"?


fastidious

Context: fastidious microorganisms

having complicated nutritional requirements

Instruction: "fastidious microorganisms" What is the definition of "fastidious"?


fastidious

Context: fastidious microorganisms

especially growing only in special artificial cultures

Instruction: "fastidious microorganisms" What is the definition of "fastidious"?


lofty

Context: a noble and lofty concept

Instruction: "a noble and lofty concept" What is the definition of "lofty"?


lofty

Context: a noble and lofty concept

Instruction: "a noble and lofty concept" What is the definition of "lofty"?


lofty

Context: lofty mountains

Instruction: "lofty mountains" What is the definition of "lofty"?


lofty

Context: lofty mountains

Instruction: "lofty mountains" What is the definition of "lofty"?


lofty

Context: lofty ships

having or displaying great dignity or nobility

Instruction: "lofty ships" What is the definition of "lofty"?


unlearned

Instruction: "an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues" What is the definition of "unlearned"?


unlearned

Instruction: "an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues" What is the definition of "unlearned"?


corolla

Context: we cultivate the flower for its corolla

the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth

Instruction: "we cultivate the flower for its corolla" What is the definition of "corolla"?


starry

Context: a starry night

Instruction: "a starry night" What is the definition of "starry"?


apportionment

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning

assignation share deal grant allocation reapportionment portion allotment

Instruction: "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state" What is the definition of "apportionment"?


apportionment

assignation share deal grant allocation reapportionment portion allotment

Instruction: "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state" What is the definition of "apportionment"?


ascription

assigning some quality or character to a person or thing

Instruction: "the ascription to me of honors I had not earned" What is the definition of "ascription"?


solicitous

Context: solicitous parents

Instruction: "solicitous parents" What is the definition of "solicitous"?


solicitous

Context: solicitous about her health

Instruction: "solicitous about her health" What is the definition of "solicitous"?


evasive

Instruction: "his answers were brief , constrained and evasive" What is the definition of "evasive"?


evasive

avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire

Instruction: "pilots are taught to take evasive action" What is the definition of "evasive"?


standing

Context: of equal standing

social or financial or professional status or reputation

Instruction: "of equal standing" What is the definition of "standing"?


standing

Context: a standing lamp

Instruction: "a standing lamp" What is the definition of "standing"?


standing

Context: a standing committee

Instruction: "a standing committee" What is the definition of "standing"?


standing

Context: a standing army

Instruction: "a standing army" What is the definition of "standing"?


standing

Context: mosquitoes breed in standing water

Instruction: "mosquitoes breed in standing water" What is the definition of "standing"?


standing

Context: standing room only

Instruction: "standing room only" What is the definition of "standing"?


standing

Context: standing room only

having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs

Instruction: "standing room only" What is the definition of "standing"?


willful

Context: willful disobedience

Instruction: "willful disobedience" What is the definition of "willful"?


directly

Context: the path leads directly to the lake

Instruction: "the path leads directly to the lake" What is the definition of "directly"?


directly

Context: these two factors are directly related

Instruction: "these two factors are directly related" What is the definition of "directly"?


directly

Context: he did n't answer directly

Instruction: "he did n't answer directly" What is the definition of "directly"?


directly

Context: he did n't answer directly

Instruction: "he did n't answer directly" What is the definition of "directly"?


impingement

Instruction: "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture" What is the definition of "impingement"?


eminent

Context: eminent members of the community

standing above others in quality or position

Instruction: "eminent members of the community" What is the definition of "eminent"?


eminent

Context: an eminent peak

Instruction: "an eminent peak" What is the definition of "eminent"?


eminent

Context: an eminent peak

Instruction: "an eminent peak" What is the definition of "eminent"?


modulus

Context: 2 is a modulus of 5 and 9

an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers

Instruction: "2 is a modulus of 5 and 9" What is the definition of "modulus"?


residuary

Context: the residuary part of the estate

entitled to the residue of an estate after payment of debts and specific gifts

Instruction: "the residuary part of the estate" What is the definition of "residuary"?


demon

Instruction: "he worked like a demon to finish the job on time" What is the definition of "demon"?


odoriferous

Context: odoriferous legislation

Instruction: "odoriferous legislation" What is the definition of "odoriferous"?


odoriferous

Context: odoriferous spices

Instruction: "odoriferous spices" What is the definition of "odoriferous"?


nimbleness

Context: nimbleness of wit and imagination

intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind

Instruction: "nimbleness of wit and imagination" What is the definition of "nimbleness"?


laughing

Context: laughing children

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

Instruction: "laughing children" What is the definition of "laughing"?


blood

Context: a person of hot blood

Instruction: "a person of hot blood" What is the definition of "blood"?


blood

Instruction: "we need more young blood in this organization" What is the definition of "blood"?


wallah

Context: a kitchen wallah

Instruction: "a kitchen wallah" What is the definition of "wallah"?


scurvy

Context: a scurvy trick

Instruction: "a scurvy trick" What is the definition of "scurvy"?


south

Context: we moved south

Instruction: "we moved south" What is the definition of "south"?


lens

a channel through which something can be seen or understood

Instruction: "the writer is the lens through which history can be seen" What is the definition of "lens"?


bobtail

Context: bobtail mare

Instruction: "bobtail mare" What is the definition of "bobtail"?


salivary

Context: salivary gland

Instruction: "salivary gland" What is the definition of "salivary"?


uptake

a process of taking up or using up or consuming

Instruction: "they developed paper napkins with a greater uptake of liquids" What is the definition of "uptake"?


slightly

Instruction: "the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other" What is the definition of "slightly"?


slightly

Context: slightly built

Instruction: "slightly built" What is the definition of "slightly"?


indefatigable

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

Instruction: "an indefatigable advocate of equal rights" What is the definition of "indefatigable"?


precious

Instruction: "diamonds , sapphires , rubies , and emeralds are precious stones" What is the definition of "precious"?


precious

Context: children are precious

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

Instruction: "children are precious" What is the definition of "precious"?


precious

Context: precious memories

held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature

Instruction: "precious memories" What is the definition of "precious"?


precious

Context: there is precious little time left

Instruction: "there is precious little time left" What is the definition of "precious"?


leading

Context: the leading man

indicating the most important performer or role

Instruction: "the leading man" What is the definition of "leading"?


leading

Context: the country 's leading poet

greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

Instruction: "the country 's leading poet" What is the definition of "leading"?


leading

Context: we rode in the leading car

Instruction: "we rode in the leading car" What is the definition of "leading"?


leading

Context: we rode in the leading car

Instruction: "we rode in the leading car" What is the definition of "leading"?


focus

the concentration of attention or energy on something

immersion particularism engrossment centering concentration

Instruction: "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology" What is the definition of "focus"?


focus

Context: in focus

maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system

Instruction: "in focus" What is the definition of "focus"?


focus

maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea

Instruction: "the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion" What is the definition of "focus"?


focus

Context: Please focus the image

Instruction: "Please focus the image" What is the definition of "focus"?


mash

Context: mash the garlic

to reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

bray grind mill milled milling pulp fragmented pestle

Instruction: "mash the garlic" What is the definition of "mash"?


scuffle

Context: the drunken men started to scuffle

to fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

Instruction: "the drunken men started to scuffle" What is the definition of "scuffle"?


juvenile

Context: juvenile diabetes

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

Instruction: "juvenile diabetes" What is the definition of "juvenile"?


juvenile

Context: their behavior was juvenile

displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

Instruction: "their behavior was juvenile" What is the definition of "juvenile"?


catcher

the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws

Instruction: "a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment" What is the definition of "catcher"?


planting

Instruction: "he ordered the planting of policemen outside every doorway" What is the definition of "planting"?


separatism

a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group

Instruction: "separatism is a serious problem in Quebec" What is the definition of "separatism"?


separatism

the principles and practices of separatists

Instruction: "separatism is a serious problem in Quebec" What is the definition of "separatism"?


rightly

Instruction: "he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time" What is the definition of "rightly"?


bipartite

Context: a bipartite document

Instruction: "a bipartite document" What is the definition of "bipartite"?


disdainful

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

Instruction: "some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines" What is the definition of "disdainful"?


corruption

depravation immorality putrefaction degeneracy depravity

Instruction: "the luxury and corruption among the upper classes" What is the definition of "corruption"?


corruption

impairment of virtue and moral principles

depravation immorality putrefaction degeneracy depravity

Instruction: "the luxury and corruption among the upper classes" What is the definition of "corruption"?


corruption

Context: corruption of a minor

destroying someones or some groups honesty or loyalty

Instruction: "corruption of a minor" What is the definition of "corruption"?


corruption

Context: corruption of a minor

Instruction: "corruption of a minor" What is the definition of "corruption"?


electric

Context: electric current

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

Instruction: "electric current" What is the definition of "electric"?


electric

Context: an atmosphere electric with suspicion

Instruction: "an atmosphere electric with suspicion" What is the definition of "electric"?


electric

Context: gave an electric reading of the play

affected by emotion as if by electricity

Instruction: "gave an electric reading of the play" What is the definition of "electric"?


electric

Context: gave an electric reading of the play

Instruction: "gave an electric reading of the play" What is the definition of "electric"?


molecular

Context: molecular structure

relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules

Instruction: "molecular structure" What is the definition of "molecular"?


molecular

relating to simple or elementary organization

Instruction: "proceed by more and more detailed analysis to the molecular facts of perception " -- G.A. Miller" What is the definition of "molecular"?


fatally

Instruction: "he was fatally ill equipped for the climb" What is the definition of "fatally"?


incipient

Context: incipient civil disorder

Instruction: "incipient civil disorder" What is the definition of "incipient"?


incipient

Context: incipient civil disorder

Instruction: "incipient civil disorder" What is the definition of "incipient"?


quaternary

Context: a quaternary compound

consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four

Instruction: "a quaternary compound" What is the definition of "quaternary"?


quaternary

coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude

Instruction: "the quaternary period of geologic time extends from the end of the tertiary period to the present" What is the definition of "quaternary"?


amalgam

a combination or blend of diverse things

Instruction: "his theory is an amalgam of earlier ideas" What is the definition of "amalgam"?


coloration

Context: her healthy coloration

Instruction: "her healthy coloration" What is the definition of "coloration"?


machine

Instruction: "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine" What is the definition of "machine"?


machine

Context: the war machine

an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

Instruction: "the war machine" What is the definition of "machine"?


unforeseeable

Context: unforeseeable consequences

Instruction: "unforeseeable consequences" What is the definition of "unforeseeable"?


deterrent

Context: the deterrent effects of high prices

Instruction: "the deterrent effects of high prices" What is the definition of "deterrent"?


perpetual

Context: hell 's perpetual fires

Instruction: "hell 's perpetual fires" What is the definition of "perpetual"?


perpetual

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

Instruction: "the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy" What is the definition of "perpetual"?


blowy

Context: blowy weather

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

Instruction: "blowy weather" What is the definition of "blowy"?


drop

Context: he had a drop too much to drink

a small indefinite quantity especially of a liquid

Instruction: "he had a drop too much to drink" What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

Instruction: "a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index" What is the definition of "drop"?


drop

Context: Do n't drop the dishes

Instruction: "Do n't drop the dishes" What is the definition of "drop"?


fit

Context: he had a fit

Instruction: "he had a fit" What is the definition of "fit"?


fit

Context: a fit of coughing

Instruction: "a fit of coughing" What is the definition of "fit"?


fit

Context: This piece wo n't fit into the puzzle

Instruction: "This piece wo n't fit into the puzzle" What is the definition of "fit"?


fit

Context: Can you fit the toy into the box ?

to insert or adjust several objects or people

Instruction: "Can you fit the toy into the box ?" What is the definition of "fit"?


fit

Context: a fit subject for discussion

meeting adequate standards for a purpose

Instruction: "a fit subject for discussion" What is the definition of "fit"?


fit

physically and mentally sound or healthy

Instruction: "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday" What is the definition of "fit"?


fit

Context: in no fit state to continue

Instruction: "in no fit state to continue" What is the definition of "fit"?


coldness

stone frigidity iciness chilliness coolness

Instruction: "a distressing coldness of tone and manner" What is the definition of "coldness"?


coldness

Context: the coldness made our breath visible

cool frigidity iciness nip chill chilliness vasoconstrictor pressor coolness

Instruction: "the coldness made our breath visible" What is the definition of "coldness"?


undo

Context: I wish I could undo my actions

to cancel , annul , or reverse an action or its effect

unknot spread unbutton disentangle undone unravel reversed turn undoing unfasten untie unwind unbuckle unpick

Instruction: "I wish I could undo my actions" What is the definition of "undo"?


rose

to increase in value or to a higher point

Instruction: "the value of our house rose sharply last year" What is the definition of "rose"?


sharpen

Context: sharpen the knives

Instruction: "sharpen the knives" What is the definition of "sharpen"?


sharpen

Context: We had to sharpen our arguments

Instruction: "We had to sharpen our arguments" What is the definition of "sharpen"?


grunt

an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker

Instruction: "he went from grunt to chairman in six years" What is the definition of "grunt"?


preferential

Context: preferential tariff rates

Instruction: "preferential tariff rates" What is the definition of "preferential"?


asunder

Context: as wide asunder as pole from pole

Instruction: "as wide asunder as pole from pole" What is the definition of "asunder"?


asunder

Context: torn asunder

Instruction: "torn asunder" What is the definition of "asunder"?


insecurely

in a tentative and self-conscious manner

Instruction: "she always acts very insecurely in the presence of her father" What is the definition of "insecurely"?


insecurely

Instruction: "our positions here at the university are rather insecurely supported by grant money" What is the definition of "insecurely"?


overdue

Context: an overdue installment

Instruction: "an overdue installment" What is the definition of "overdue"?


overdue

Context: an overdue installment

Instruction: "an overdue installment" What is the definition of "overdue"?


jutting

Context: the jutting limb of a tree

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

Instruction: "the jutting limb of a tree" What is the definition of "jutting"?


heroic

having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

Instruction: "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy" What is the definition of "heroic"?


heroic

Context: of heroic proportions

Instruction: "of heroic proportions" What is the definition of "heroic"?


heroic

Context: of heroic proportions

surpassing the ordinary especially in size or scale

Instruction: "of heroic proportions" What is the definition of "heroic"?


heroic

Context: heroic undertakings

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

Instruction: "heroic undertakings" What is the definition of "heroic"?


heroic

Context: heroic legends

relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity

Instruction: "heroic legends" What is the definition of "heroic"?


sainted

Context: my sainted mother

Instruction: "my sainted mother" What is the definition of "sainted"?