positively

Instruction: "she intended her remarks to be interpreted positively" What is the definition of "positively"?


employment

Context: they are looking for employment

the state of being employed or having a job

Instruction: "they are looking for employment" What is the definition of "employment"?


employment

Context: he is looking for employment

Instruction: "he is looking for employment" What is the definition of "employment"?


indispensable

Context: foods indispensable to good nutrition

Instruction: "foods indispensable to good nutrition" What is the definition of "indispensable"?


indispensable

Context: foods indispensable to good nutrition

Instruction: "foods indispensable to good nutrition" What is the definition of "indispensable"?


indispensable

Instruction: "the routine but indispensable ceremonies of state" What is the definition of "indispensable"?


indispensable

Context: an indispensable worker

Instruction: "an indispensable worker" What is the definition of "indispensable"?


indispensable

Context: an indispensable worker

Instruction: "an indispensable worker" What is the definition of "indispensable"?


loosely

Context: his hands lay loosely

Instruction: "his hands lay loosely" What is the definition of "loosely"?


loosely

Context: his hands lay loosely

Instruction: "his hands lay loosely" What is the definition of "loosely"?


loosely

Context: a union of loosely federated states

Instruction: "a union of loosely federated states" What is the definition of "loosely"?


loosely

Context: loosely knit

Instruction: "loosely knit" What is the definition of "loosely"?


jumper

Instruction: "as the jumper neared the ground he lost control" What is the definition of "jumper"?


jumper

Context: he is one hell of a jumper

Instruction: "he is one hell of a jumper" What is the definition of "jumper"?


elongate

Context: an elongate tail tapering to a point

Instruction: "an elongate tail tapering to a point" What is the definition of "elongate"?


elongate

Context: an elongate tail tapering to a point

Instruction: "an elongate tail tapering to a point" What is the definition of "elongate"?


kosher

Context: kosher meat

Instruction: "kosher meat" What is the definition of "kosher"?


recount

Instruction: "We had to recount all the votes after an accusation of fraud was made" What is the definition of "recount"?


sunlit

Context: the sunlit slopes of the canyon

Instruction: "the sunlit slopes of the canyon" What is the definition of "sunlit"?


manual

Context: manual dexterity

Instruction: "manual dexterity" What is the definition of "manual"?


manual

Context: a manual transmission

Instruction: "a manual transmission" What is the definition of "manual"?


manual

Context: manual labor

Instruction: "manual labor" What is the definition of "manual"?


plastically

Context: he used the clay plastically

Instruction: "he used the clay plastically" What is the definition of "plastically"?


positive

Context: a positive attitude

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc. .

Instruction: "a positive attitude" What is the definition of "positive"?


positive

Context: a positive pregnancy test

indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

Instruction: "a positive pregnancy test" What is the definition of "positive"?


positive

reckoned , situated or tending in the direction which naturally or arbitrarily is taken to indicate increase or progress or onward motion

Instruction: "positive increase in graduating students" What is the definition of "positive"?


positive

Context: positive laws

Instruction: "positive laws" What is the definition of "positive"?


positive

Context: positive numbers

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


proposition

Instruction: "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition" What is the definition of "proposition"?


philosophic

Context: a philosophic attitude toward life

characterized by the attitude of a philosopher

Instruction: "a philosophic attitude toward life" What is the definition of "philosophic"?


philosophic

Context: a philosophic attitude toward life

meeting trouble with level-headed detachment

Instruction: "a philosophic attitude toward life" What is the definition of "philosophic"?


preaching

Context: your preaching is wasted on him

Instruction: "your preaching is wasted on him" What is the definition of "preaching"?


preaching

Instruction: "The minister is not preaching this Sunday" What is the definition of "preaching"?


eventual

Context: hope of eventual ( or ultimate ) rescue

expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating

Instruction: "hope of eventual ( or ultimate ) rescue" What is the definition of "eventual"?


wrongdoing

Context: he denied any wrongdoing

activity that transgresses moral or civil law

shabbiness dereliction trespass maintenance falsification encroachment infliction violation infringement intrusion misbehavior knavery usurpation injustice malpractice transgression misconduct misfeasance misrepresentation iniquity dishonesty misdeed activity brutalization

Instruction: "he denied any wrongdoing" What is the definition of "wrongdoing"?


peradventure

doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case

Instruction: "this proves beyond peradventure that he is innocent" What is the definition of "peradventure"?


peradventure

Instruction: "it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time" What is the definition of "peradventure"?


remediable

Context: remediable problems

Instruction: "remediable problems" What is the definition of "remediable"?


facilitation

the condition of being made easy or easier

Instruction: "social facilitation is an adaptive condition" What is the definition of "facilitation"?


hereditary

Context: hereditary monarchy

inherited or inheritable by established rules usually legal rules of descent

Instruction: "hereditary monarchy" What is the definition of "hereditary"?


sparse

Context: trees were sparse

Instruction: "trees were sparse" What is the definition of "sparse"?


armorer

a worker skilled in making armor or arms

Instruction: "a sword made by a famous English armorer" What is the definition of "armorer"?


bountiful

Context: the bountiful earth

Instruction: "the bountiful earth" What is the definition of "bountiful"?


bountiful

Context: bountiful compliments

Instruction: "bountiful compliments" What is the definition of "bountiful"?


corpse

Instruction: "the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse" What is the definition of "corpse"?


compulsive

Context: compulsive drinking

caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion

Instruction: "compulsive drinking" What is the definition of "compulsive"?


paradox

Instruction: "` I always lie ' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false" What is the definition of "paradox"?


eminence

Context: a scholar of great eminence

high status importance owing to marked superiority

Instruction: "a scholar of great eminence" What is the definition of "eminence"?


spiritual

Context: a spiritual approach to life

concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul

Instruction: "a spiritual approach to life" What is the definition of "spiritual"?


spiritual

Context: spiritual beings

lacking material body or form or substance

Instruction: "spiritual beings" What is the definition of "spiritual"?


spiritual

Context: lords temporal and spiritual

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

Instruction: "lords temporal and spiritual" What is the definition of "spiritual"?


ghost

Context: he looked like he had seen a ghost

a mental representation of some haunting experience

phantasm spook shadow shade wraith phantom apparition specter

Instruction: "he looked like he had seen a ghost" What is the definition of "ghost"?


truncation

Instruction: "it is an obvious truncation of the verse" What is the definition of "truncation"?


ordinate

Context: ordinate similar parts

to bring components or parts into proper or desirable coordination correlation

Instruction: "ordinate similar parts" What is the definition of "ordinate"?


probability

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur

Instruction: "the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5" What is the definition of "probability"?


probability

a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

Instruction: "the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5" What is the definition of "probability"?


probability

Context: for a while mutiny seemed a probability

Instruction: "for a while mutiny seemed a probability" What is the definition of "probability"?


probability

Context: for a while mutiny seemed a probability

a probable event or the most probable event

Instruction: "for a while mutiny seemed a probability" What is the definition of "probability"?


heedful

Context: heedful of the warnings

Instruction: "heedful of the warnings" What is the definition of "heedful"?


heedful

Context: heedful of the warnings

Instruction: "heedful of the warnings" What is the definition of "heedful"?


heedful

Context: heedful of his father 's advice

Instruction: "heedful of his father 's advice" What is the definition of "heedful"?


imposition

Context: he listened but resented the imposition

Instruction: "he listened but resented the imposition" What is the definition of "imposition"?


purposeless

Context: a life essentially purposeless

Instruction: "a life essentially purposeless" What is the definition of "purposeless"?


purposeless

Context: a life essentially purposeless

Instruction: "a life essentially purposeless" What is the definition of "purposeless"?


nasty

Context: in a nasty mood

Instruction: "in a nasty mood" What is the definition of "nasty"?


nasty

Context: a nasty problem

exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

Instruction: "a nasty problem" What is the definition of "nasty"?


nasty

Context: a nasty pigsty of a room

Instruction: "a nasty pigsty of a room" What is the definition of "nasty"?


nasty

Context: a nasty pigsty of a room

Instruction: "a nasty pigsty of a room" What is the definition of "nasty"?


scheming

Context: a scheming wife

concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest

Instruction: "a scheming wife" What is the definition of "scheming"?


daintily

Context: she nibbled daintily at her cake

Instruction: "she nibbled daintily at her cake" What is the definition of "daintily"?


daintily

Instruction: "the invitation cards were written up daintily in white and gold" What is the definition of "daintily"?


pandemic

Context: a pandemic outbreak of malaria

Instruction: "a pandemic outbreak of malaria" What is the definition of "pandemic"?


pandemic

Context: pandemic fear of nuclear war

Instruction: "pandemic fear of nuclear war" What is the definition of "pandemic"?


developmental

Context: developmental psychology

of or relating to or constituting development

Instruction: "developmental psychology" What is the definition of "developmental"?


ovulate

Context: women ovulate about once every month

Instruction: "women ovulate about once every month" What is the definition of "ovulate"?


voluptuous

Context: a voluptuous woman

Instruction: "a voluptuous woman" What is the definition of "voluptuous"?


voluptuous

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

Instruction: "Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence" What is the definition of "voluptuous"?


silly

Context: do n't be a silly

Instruction: "do n't be a silly" What is the definition of "silly"?


silly

Context: a silly idea

Instruction: "a silly idea" What is the definition of "silly"?


silly

Context: silly giggles

Instruction: "silly giggles" What is the definition of "silly"?


silly

Context: silly giggles

Instruction: "silly giggles" What is the definition of "silly"?


silly

Instruction: "how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years " - Dashiell Hammett" What is the definition of "silly"?


alone

Context: could be alone in a crowded room

Instruction: "could be alone in a crowded room" What is the definition of "alone"?


alone

Context: he was alone when we met him

Instruction: "he was alone when we met him" What is the definition of "alone"?


alone

Context: she alone believed him

Instruction: "she alone believed him" What is the definition of "alone"?


alone

Context: the child stayed home alone

Instruction: "the child stayed home alone" What is the definition of "alone"?


alone

without any others being included or involved

Instruction: "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone" What is the definition of "alone"?


lesson

Context: he did the lesson for today

Instruction: "he did the lesson for today" What is the definition of "lesson"?


midriff

the middle area of the human torso usually in front

Instruction: "young American women believe that a bare midriff is fashionable" What is the definition of "midriff"?


buttress

Context: buttress your thesis

Instruction: "buttress your thesis" What is the definition of "buttress"?


dine

Instruction: "We often dine with friends in this restaurant" What is the definition of "dine"?


dine

Instruction: "We often dine with friends in this restaurant" What is the definition of "dine"?


finer

Context: a finer wine

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


loyal

Context: loyal subjects

Instruction: "loyal subjects" What is the definition of "loyal"?


loyal

Context: loyal supporters

unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

Instruction: "loyal supporters" What is the definition of "loyal"?


removed

Context: a cousin once removed

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

Instruction: "a cousin once removed" What is the definition of "removed"?


calmly

Context: he spoke calmly to the rioting students

with self-possession especially in times of stress

Instruction: "he spoke calmly to the rioting students" What is the definition of "calmly"?


wrack

Context: wrack and ruin

the destruction or collapse of something

Instruction: "wrack and ruin" What is the definition of "wrack"?


nameless

being or having an unknown or unnamed source

Instruction: "corporations responsible to nameless owners" What is the definition of "nameless"?


blushing

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

Instruction: "the blushing boy was brought before the Principal" What is the definition of "blushing"?


rope

Context: rope cows

Instruction: "rope cows" What is the definition of "rope"?


competently

Context: they worked competently

Instruction: "they worked competently" What is the definition of "competently"?


competently

Context: they worked competently

Instruction: "they worked competently" What is the definition of "competently"?


frequency

the number of occurrences within a given time period

Instruction: "the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second" What is the definition of "frequency"?


untitled

Context: untitled civilians

Instruction: "untitled civilians" What is the definition of "untitled"?


specular

Context: a specular metal

capable of reflecting light like a mirror

Instruction: "a specular metal" What is the definition of "specular"?


contemporary

Context: contemporary trends in design

Instruction: "contemporary trends in design" What is the definition of "contemporary"?


contemporary

Context: contemporary leaders

Instruction: "contemporary leaders" What is the definition of "contemporary"?


contemporary

Instruction: "the composer Salieri was contemporary with Mozart" What is the definition of "contemporary"?


concentric

Context: concentric rings

Instruction: "concentric rings" What is the definition of "concentric"?


polity

shrewd or crafty management of public affairs

Instruction: "we was innocent of stratagems and polity" What is the definition of "polity"?


made

Context: She made us look silly

Instruction: "She made us look silly" What is the definition of "made"?


made

Instruction: "bought some made goods at the local store" What is the definition of "made"?


made

Instruction: "bought some made goods at the local store" What is the definition of "made"?


made

Instruction: "now I am a made man forever " - Christopher Marlowe" What is the definition of "made"?


made

Context: a neatly made bed

having the sheets and blankets set in order

Instruction: "a neatly made bed" What is the definition of "made"?


adorably

Context: the toddler behaved adorably

Instruction: "the toddler behaved adorably" What is the definition of "adorably"?


thereon

Context: text and commentary thereon

Instruction: "text and commentary thereon" What is the definition of "thereon"?


awhile

Context: sit down and stay awhile

Instruction: "sit down and stay awhile" What is the definition of "awhile"?


irritate

Context: irritate the glands of a leaf

to excite to some characteristic action or condition , such as motion , contraction , or nervous impulse , by the application of a stimulus

Instruction: "irritate the glands of a leaf" What is the definition of "irritate"?


irredeemable

Context: irredeemable sinners

Instruction: "irredeemable sinners" What is the definition of "irredeemable"?


inheritable

Context: inheritable traits such as eye color

Instruction: "inheritable traits such as eye color" What is the definition of "inheritable"?


hurdle

Context: the last hurdle before graduation

an obstacle that you are expected to overcome

Instruction: "the last hurdle before graduation" What is the definition of "hurdle"?


idealization

Instruction: "the idealization of rural life was very misleading" What is the definition of "idealization"?


easygoing

relaxed and informal in attitude or standards

Instruction: "an easygoing teacher who allowed extra time for assignments" What is the definition of "easygoing"?


easygoing

Instruction: "the easygoing life of a parttime consultant" What is the definition of "easygoing"?


easygoing

borne or done easily and without hardship

Instruction: "the easygoing life of a parttime consultant" What is the definition of "easygoing"?


charismatic

Context: a charismatic leader

possessing an extraordinary ability to attract

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


brimming

Context: a child brimming over with curiosity

Instruction: "a child brimming over with curiosity" What is the definition of "brimming"?


disfavor

Context: he is in disfavor with the king

Instruction: "he is in disfavor with the king" What is the definition of "disfavor"?


intimate

Context: intimate friend

marked by close acquaintance , association , or familiarity

Instruction: "intimate friend" What is the definition of "intimate"?


intimate

Instruction: "the intimate ( or sexual ) relations between husband and wife" What is the definition of "intimate"?


intimate

thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

Instruction: "this girl , so intimate with nature " - W.H.Hudson" What is the definition of "intimate"?


mocking

Context: her mocking smile

Instruction: "her mocking smile" What is the definition of "mocking"?


mocking

Context: her mocking smile

Instruction: "her mocking smile" What is the definition of "mocking"?


visionary

Context: visionary schemes for getting rich

Instruction: "visionary schemes for getting rich" What is the definition of "visionary"?


visionary

Context: visionary schemes for getting rich

Instruction: "visionary schemes for getting rich" What is the definition of "visionary"?


rationalize

Instruction: "When one wonders why one is doing certain things , one should rationalize" What is the definition of "rationalize"?


rationalize

Instruction: "When one wonders why one is doing certain things , one should rationalize" What is the definition of "rationalize"?


crisis

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

Instruction: "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis" What is the definition of "crisis"?


crisis

a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something

Instruction: "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better" What is the definition of "crisis"?


clamor

Context: he ignored the clamor of the crowd

loud and persistent outcry from many people

Instruction: "he ignored the clamor of the crowd" What is the definition of "clamor"?


teamwork

cooperative work done by a team especially when it is effective

Instruction: "it will take money , good planning and , above all , teamwork" What is the definition of "teamwork"?


convalescent

returning to health after illness or debility

Instruction: "convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed" What is the definition of "convalescent"?


raw

Context: in the raw

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


raw

Context: a raw wound

Instruction: "a raw wound" What is the definition of "raw"?


raw

Context: raw sewage

Instruction: "raw sewage" What is the definition of "raw"?


raw

Context: received raw treatment from his friends

Instruction: "received raw treatment from his friends" What is the definition of "raw"?


special

Context: a special kind of paint

adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose

Instruction: "a special kind of paint" What is the definition of "special"?


special

Context: the special features of a computer

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

Instruction: "the special features of a computer" What is the definition of "special"?


inequitable

Context: the inequitable division of wealth

Instruction: "the inequitable division of wealth" What is the definition of "inequitable"?


snatcher

Context: a purse snatcher

Instruction: "a purse snatcher" What is the definition of "snatcher"?


cast

the distinctive form in which a thing is made

Instruction: "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region" What is the definition of "cast"?


cast

Context: cast a vote

Instruction: "cast a vote" What is the definition of "cast"?


cast

to select to play , sing , or dance a part in a play , movie , musical , opera , or ballet

Instruction: "He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona" What is the definition of "cast"?


cast

Context: Who cast this beautiful movie ?

to assign the roles of a movie or a play to actors

Instruction: "Who cast this beautiful movie ?" What is the definition of "cast"?


sensitive

Instruction: "a mimosa 's leaves are sensitive to touch" What is the definition of "sensitive"?


sensitive

being susceptible to the attitudes , feelings , or circumstances of others

Instruction: "sensitive to the local community and its needs" What is the definition of "sensitive"?


widespread

Context: a widespread doctrine

Instruction: "a widespread doctrine" What is the definition of "widespread"?


widespread

Context: widespread nuclear fallout

Instruction: "widespread nuclear fallout" What is the definition of "widespread"?


induce

Context: induce a crisis

Instruction: "induce a crisis" What is the definition of "induce"?


home

Context: deliver the package to my home

Instruction: "deliver the package to my home" What is the definition of "home"?


home

the country or state or city where you live

Instruction: "Canadian tariffs enabled United States lumber companies to raise prices at home" What is the definition of "home"?


home

place where something began and flourished

Instruction: "the United States is the home of basketball" What is the definition of "home"?


home

Context: a home game

Instruction: "a home game" What is the definition of "home"?


home

Context: my home town

relating to or being where one lives or where ones roots are

Instruction: "my home town" What is the definition of "home"?


home

Context: the arrow struck home

Instruction: "the arrow struck home" What is the definition of "home"?


home

Context: drove the nail home

Instruction: "drove the nail home" What is the definition of "home"?


home

Context: drove the nail home

Instruction: "drove the nail home" What is the definition of "home"?


percolate

Context: percolate coffee

Instruction: "percolate coffee" What is the definition of "percolate"?


vigilant

Context: the vigilant eye of the town watch

Instruction: "the vigilant eye of the town watch" What is the definition of "vigilant"?


vigilant

Context: the vigilant eye of the town watch

Instruction: "the vigilant eye of the town watch" What is the definition of "vigilant"?


referential

Context: symbols are inherently referential

Instruction: "symbols are inherently referential" What is the definition of "referential"?


cash

Instruction: "there is a desperate shortage of hard cash" What is the definition of "cash"?


affectionate

Context: affectionate children

having or displaying warmth or affection

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


vulnerability

Context: his vulnerability to litigation

the state of being vulnerable or exposed

Instruction: "his vulnerability to litigation" What is the definition of "vulnerability"?


struggle

an energetic attempt to achieve something

duel attempt tilt battle joust endeavor scuffle try

Instruction: "getting through the crowd was a real struggle" What is the definition of "struggle"?


struggle

Instruction: "the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her" What is the definition of "struggle"?


witty

combining clever conception and facetious expression

Instruction: "his sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent" What is the definition of "witty"?


menacingly

Instruction: "the voice at the other end of the line dropped menacingly" What is the definition of "menacingly"?


mollify

gentle placate pacify assuage lull calm tranquilize tranquilizing quiet still

Instruction: "She managed to mollify the angry customer" What is the definition of "mollify"?


mollify

gentle placate pacify assuage lull calm tranquilize tranquilizing quiet still

Instruction: "She managed to mollify the angry customer" What is the definition of "mollify"?


potentially

Context: he is potentially dangerous

Instruction: "he is potentially dangerous" What is the definition of "potentially"?


absolute

something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things

Instruction: "no mortal being can influence the absolute" What is the definition of "absolute"?


absolute

something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control

Instruction: "no mortal being can influence the absolute" What is the definition of "absolute"?


absolute

Instruction: "no mortal being can influence the absolute" What is the definition of "absolute"?


absolute

Context: absolute loyalty

Instruction: "absolute loyalty" What is the definition of "absolute"?


absolute

Context: absolute freedom

complete and without restriction or qualification

Instruction: "absolute freedom" What is the definition of "absolute"?


absolute

Context: absolute freedom

sometimes used informally as intensifiers

Instruction: "absolute freedom" What is the definition of "absolute"?


absolute

Context: an absolute monarch

Instruction: "an absolute monarch" What is the definition of "absolute"?


absolute

expressing finality with no implication of possible change

Instruction: "an absolute guarantee to respect the nation 's authority" What is the definition of "absolute"?


microbial

Context: microbial warfare

of or involving or caused by or being microbes

Instruction: "microbial warfare" What is the definition of "microbial"?


tea

Context: tea has fragrant white flowers

a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. china and japan and india

Instruction: "tea has fragrant white flowers" What is the definition of "tea"?


atmosphere

Context: there was an atmosphere of excitement

a particular environment or surrounding influence

Instruction: "there was an atmosphere of excitement" What is the definition of "atmosphere"?


atmosphere

Instruction: "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere" What is the definition of "atmosphere"?


atmosphere

Context: the atmosphere was thick with fog

Instruction: "the atmosphere was thick with fog" What is the definition of "atmosphere"?


accord

Context: we are in accord with your proposal

Instruction: "we are in accord with your proposal" What is the definition of "accord"?


niche

a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it

Instruction: "he found his niche in the academic world" What is the definition of "niche"?


reach

Context: he was beyond the reach of their fire

the limits within which something can be effective

Instruction: "he was beyond the reach of their fire" What is the definition of "reach"?


reach

Context: outside the reach of the law

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control

ambit view latitude internationalism spectrum range compass orbit palette expanse extent sweep horizon scope

Instruction: "outside the reach of the law" What is the definition of "reach"?


secrete

Context: secrete digestive juices

to generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids

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


resolutely

Instruction: "she resolutely refused to look at him or speak to him" What is the definition of "resolutely"?


antagonism

the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors

Instruction: "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism" What is the definition of "antagonism"?


unstable

Context: unstable political conditions

Instruction: "unstable political conditions" What is the definition of "unstable"?


unstable

Context: sensitive and highly unstable compounds

Instruction: "sensitive and highly unstable compounds" What is the definition of "unstable"?


unstable

Instruction: "his rather unstable religious convictions" What is the definition of "unstable"?


cardiac

Context: cardiac arrest

Instruction: "cardiac arrest" What is the definition of "cardiac"?


feria

a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated

Instruction: "in the middle ages feria was used with a prefixed ordinal number to designate the day of the week , so ` secunda feria ' meant Monday , but Sunday and Saturday were always called by their names , Dominicus and Sabbatum , and so feria came to mean an ordinary weekday" What is the definition of "feria"?


clutch

Context: he is a good man in the clutch

Instruction: "he is a good man in the clutch" What is the definition of "clutch"?


clutch

a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism

Instruction: "he smoothely released the clutch with one foot and stepped on the gas with the other" What is the definition of "clutch"?


nice

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

Instruction: "what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty " - George Meredith" What is the definition of "nice"?


nice

Context: a nice bit of craft

Instruction: "a nice bit of craft" What is the definition of "nice"?


nice

Context: a nice girl

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


nice

Context: a nice girl

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


nice

excessively fastidious and easily disgusted

Instruction: "too nice about his food to take to camp cooking" What is the definition of "nice"?


together

Context: she 's really together

Instruction: "she 's really together" What is the definition of "together"?


together

Context: the leaves stuck together

in contact with each other or in proximity

Instruction: "the leaves stuck together" What is the definition of "together"?


together

Context: we were gathered together

Instruction: "we were gathered together" What is the definition of "together"?


together

Context: we went to the movies together

Instruction: "we went to the movies together" What is the definition of "together"?


infrequent

Context: infrequent outbursts of temper

Instruction: "infrequent outbursts of temper" What is the definition of "infrequent"?


infrequent

Context: infrequent outbursts of temper

not occurring regularly or at short intervals

Instruction: "infrequent outbursts of temper" What is the definition of "infrequent"?


defensively

Instruction: "` I felt it better you should know , ' said Sir Cedric defensively" What is the definition of "defensively"?


defensively

Instruction: "the general conviction that our side is in the right and acting defensively over what Russians call the German question and Americans the Berlin crisis" What is the definition of "defensively"?


regard

Context: she mistook his manly regard for love

tenderness affection respect fondness warmness

Instruction: "she mistook his manly regard for love" What is the definition of "regard"?


conterminous

Context: the 48 conterminous states

Instruction: "the 48 conterminous states" What is the definition of "conterminous"?


conterminous

Context: the 48 conterminous states

Instruction: "the 48 conterminous states" What is the definition of "conterminous"?


conterminous

Instruction: "the side of Germany conterminous with France" What is the definition of "conterminous"?


conterminous

Instruction: "the side of Germany conterminous with France" What is the definition of "conterminous"?


conterminous

Instruction: "the side of Germany conterminous with France" What is the definition of "conterminous"?


conterminous

Instruction: "the side of Germany conterminous with France" What is the definition of "conterminous"?


chalky

Context: she turned chalky white

Instruction: "she turned chalky white" What is the definition of "chalky"?


unconcerned

Instruction: "the average American ... is unconcerned that his or her plight is the result of a complex of personal and economic and governmental actions ... beyond the normal citizen 's comprehension and control" What is the definition of "unconcerned"?


unconcerned

Instruction: "the prisoner seems entirely unconcerned as to the outcome of the examination" What is the definition of "unconcerned"?


unconcerned

Instruction: "the prisoner seems entirely unconcerned as to the outcome of the examination" What is the definition of "unconcerned"?


unconcerned

Context: readers unconcerned with style

Instruction: "readers unconcerned with style" What is the definition of "unconcerned"?


further

Context: nothing could be further from the truth

Instruction: "nothing could be further from the truth" What is the definition of "further"?


further

Context: if we further suppose

Instruction: "if we further suppose" What is the definition of "further"?


sting

Context: the sting of death

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


improperly

Instruction: "he checked whether the wound had healed improperly" What is the definition of "improperly"?


derogatory

Context: derogatory comments

Instruction: "derogatory comments" What is the definition of "derogatory"?


generator

someone who originates or causes or initiates something

Instruction: "he was the generator of several complaints" What is the definition of "generator"?


expatriation

Context: the expatriation of wealthy farmers

the act of expelling a person from their native land

deportation banishment proscription transportation

Instruction: "the expatriation of wealthy farmers" What is the definition of "expatriation"?


aloud

Context: please read the passage aloud

Instruction: "please read the passage aloud" What is the definition of "aloud"?


aloud

Context: please read the passage aloud

Instruction: "please read the passage aloud" What is the definition of "aloud"?


aloud

Context: cried aloud for help

Instruction: "cried aloud for help" What is the definition of "aloud"?


band

to attach a ring to the foot of , in order to identify

Instruction: "band the geese to observe their migratory patterns" What is the definition of "band"?


retread

Context: retread an old plot

Instruction: "retread an old plot" What is the definition of "retread"?


excavation

Instruction: "there 's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton" What is the definition of "excavation"?


soapy

Context: a soapy consistency

resembling or having the qualities of soap

Instruction: "a soapy consistency" What is the definition of "soapy"?


soapy

Context: soapy compliments

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

Instruction: "soapy compliments" What is the definition of "soapy"?


mealy

Context: it left a mealy residue

composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency

Instruction: "it left a mealy residue" What is the definition of "mealy"?


loan

Context: loan me some money

Instruction: "loan me some money" What is the definition of "loan"?


loan

Context: loan me some money

Instruction: "loan me some money" What is the definition of "loan"?


slave

Context: a slave to fashion

someone entirely dominated by some influence or person

Instruction: "a slave to fashion" What is the definition of "slave"?


flyblown

Context: flyblown meat

spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies

Instruction: "flyblown meat" What is the definition of "flyblown"?


flyblown

Context: a flyblown bar on the edge of town

Instruction: "a flyblown bar on the edge of town" What is the definition of "flyblown"?


flyblown

Context: a flyblown reputation

Instruction: "a flyblown reputation" What is the definition of "flyblown"?


insuperable

Context: insuperable odds

incapable of being surmounted or excelled

Instruction: "insuperable odds" What is the definition of "insuperable"?


insubordinate

Context: a history of insubordinate behavior

Instruction: "a history of insubordinate behavior" What is the definition of "insubordinate"?


leniently

Instruction: "he felt incensed that Tarrant should have been treated so leniently given his crime" What is the definition of "leniently"?


venereal

Context: venereal disease

of or relating to the external sex organs

Instruction: "venereal disease" What is the definition of "venereal"?


slope

Context: he climbed the steep slope

rise descent cant declension hillside piedmont camber coast climb formation raise declivity incline bank decline

Instruction: "he climbed the steep slope" What is the definition of "slope"?


sweat

condensation of moisture on a cold surface

Instruction: "the cold glasses were streaked with sweat" What is the definition of "sweat"?


sweat

Context: he 's in a sweat about exams

Instruction: "he 's in a sweat about exams" What is the definition of "sweat"?


sweat

Context: Exercise makes one sweat

to excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin

Instruction: "Exercise makes one sweat" What is the definition of "sweat"?


fashionable

Context: fashionable clothing

being or in accordance with current social fashions

Instruction: "fashionable clothing" What is the definition of "fashionable"?


inferior

Context: Mercury and Venus are inferior planets

having an orbit between the sun and the earths orbit

Instruction: "Mercury and Venus are inferior planets" What is the definition of "inferior"?


inferior

Context: inferior alveolar artery

Instruction: "inferior alveolar artery" What is the definition of "inferior"?


inducement

Context: inducement of sleep

Instruction: "inducement of sleep" What is the definition of "inducement"?


lightweight

Context: a lightweight fabric

weighing relatively little compared with another item or object of similar use

Instruction: "a lightweight fabric" What is the definition of "lightweight"?


lightweight

Context: a lightweight intellect

Instruction: "a lightweight intellect" What is the definition of "lightweight"?


muddiness

the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water

Instruction: "the water 's muddiness made it undrinkable" What is the definition of "muddiness"?


stock

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest equity

Instruction: "he owns a controlling share of the company 's stock" What is the definition of "stock"?


stock

the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun

Instruction: "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock" What is the definition of "stock"?


stock

Context: stock a lake

provide rendering furnish stocking supply

Instruction: "stock a lake" What is the definition of "stock"?


stock

Context: a stock answer

Instruction: "a stock answer" What is the definition of "stock"?


stock

Context: a stock answer

Instruction: "a stock answer" What is the definition of "stock"?


stock

Context: a stock answer

Instruction: "a stock answer" What is the definition of "stock"?


stock

Context: a stock item

Instruction: "a stock item" What is the definition of "stock"?


homicidal

Context: a homicidal rage

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

Instruction: "a homicidal rage" What is the definition of "homicidal"?


depreciation

Instruction: "depreciation of the dollar against the yen" What is the definition of "depreciation"?


intolerable

Context: an intolerable degree of sentimentality

Instruction: "an intolerable degree of sentimentality" What is the definition of "intolerable"?


presence

Context: he tested for the presence of radon

Instruction: "he tested for the presence of radon" What is the definition of "presence"?


presence

Context: he tested for the presence of radon

Instruction: "he tested for the presence of radon" What is the definition of "presence"?


presence

Context: she blushed in his presence

the immediate proximity of someone or something

Instruction: "she blushed in his presence" What is the definition of "presence"?


constrained

Context: a constrained smile

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


constrained

Context: a constrained smile

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


jointly

Context: this paper was written jointly

Instruction: "this paper was written jointly" What is the definition of "jointly"?


impish

Instruction: "teasing and worrying with impish laughter" What is the definition of "impish"?


grievous

Context: a grievous loss

Instruction: "a grievous loss" What is the definition of "grievous"?


grievous

Context: grievous bodily harm

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

Instruction: "grievous bodily harm" What is the definition of "grievous"?


grievous

Context: a grievous fault

Instruction: "a grievous fault" What is the definition of "grievous"?


grievous

Context: a grievous fault

Instruction: "a grievous fault" What is the definition of "grievous"?


usurpation

wrongfully seizing and holding an office or powers by force especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority

Instruction: "a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation" What is the definition of "usurpation"?


strangeness

Context: the strangeness of a foreigner

the quality of being alien or not native

Instruction: "the strangeness of a foreigner" What is the definition of "strangeness"?


ordination

Instruction: "the rabbi 's family was present for his ordination" What is the definition of "ordination"?


ordination

the act of conferring or receiving holy orders

Instruction: "the rabbi 's family was present for his ordination" What is the definition of "ordination"?


ear

Context: he had a keen ear

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


ear

Context: he tried to get her ear

Instruction: "he tried to get her ear" What is the definition of "ear"?


nominal

Context: the Russian system of nominal brevity

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

Instruction: "the Russian system of nominal brevity" What is the definition of "nominal"?


nominal

Context: nominal phrase

pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun

Instruction: "nominal phrase" What is the definition of "nominal"?


nominal

Context: the nominal GDP

of , relating to , or characteristic of an amount that is not adjusted for inflation

Instruction: "the nominal GDP" What is the definition of "nominal"?


nominal

Context: the fee was nominal

Instruction: "the fee was nominal" What is the definition of "nominal"?


nominal

Context: the fee was nominal

a matter of form only tokenish is informal

Instruction: "the fee was nominal" What is the definition of "nominal"?


nominal

Instruction: "the nominal ( or titular ) head of his party" What is the definition of "nominal"?


incomparable

Instruction: "an incomparable week of rest and pleasure" What is the definition of "incomparable"?


incomparable

unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared

Instruction: "an incomparable week of rest and pleasure" What is the definition of "incomparable"?


solve

Context: did you solve the problem ?

to find the solution to a problem or question or understand the meaning of

infer break riddle guess strike lick understand answer resolve understanding

Instruction: "did you solve the problem ?" What is the definition of "solve"?


solve

Context: solve an equation

compute reckon figure calculated resolve cipher calculating

Instruction: "solve an equation" What is the definition of "solve"?


solve

Context: solve an old debt

Instruction: "solve an old debt" What is the definition of "solve"?


facility

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

Instruction: "the assembly plant is an enormous facility" What is the definition of "facility"?


facility

Context: they conversed with great facility

Instruction: "they conversed with great facility" What is the definition of "facility"?


hair

Context: he combed his hair

a covering for the body or parts of it consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures as on the human head

Instruction: "he combed his hair" What is the definition of "hair"?


hair

Context: he combed his hair

Instruction: "he combed his hair" What is the definition of "hair"?


hair

Context: there is a hair in my soup

any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal

Instruction: "there is a hair in my soup" What is the definition of "hair"?


homologous

having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function

Instruction: "the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous" What is the definition of "homologous"?


homologous

Context: a homologous tissue graft

corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics

Instruction: "a homologous tissue graft" What is the definition of "homologous"?


homologous

Context: a homologous tissue graft

especially derived from an organism of the same species

Instruction: "a homologous tissue graft" What is the definition of "homologous"?


daughter

Instruction: "her daughter cared for her in her old age" What is the definition of "daughter"?


trade

the commercial exchange buying and selling on domestic or international markets of goods and services

Instruction: "Venice was an important center of trade with the East" What is the definition of "trade"?


trade

Context: he learned his trade as an apprentice

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

business roofing craft pilotage job masonry shoemaking lumbering occupation line mintage carpentry handicraft plumbing pottery pyrotechnics basketry undertaking tailoring painting tanning woodwork

Instruction: "he learned his trade as an apprentice" What is the definition of "trade"?


trade

Context: trade in an old car for a new one

to turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase

Instruction: "trade in an old car for a new one" What is the definition of "trade"?


hostile

Context: a hostile nation

Instruction: "a hostile nation" What is the definition of "hostile"?


hostile

Context: hostile naval and air forces

not belonging to your own countrys forces or those of an ally

Instruction: "hostile naval and air forces" What is the definition of "hostile"?


hostile

Context: hostile factions

impossible to bring into friendly accord

Instruction: "hostile factions" What is the definition of "hostile"?


hostile

Context: a hostile climate

Instruction: "a hostile climate" What is the definition of "hostile"?


hostile

Context: hostile takeover

unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company used of attempts to buy or take control of a business

Instruction: "hostile takeover" What is the definition of "hostile"?


parade

Context: a parade of strollers on the mall

an extended often showy succession of persons or things

Instruction: "a parade of strollers on the mall" What is the definition of "parade"?


parade

Context: she made a parade of her sorrows

Instruction: "she made a parade of her sorrows" What is the definition of "parade"?


shift

Context: shift the emphasis

to move from one setting or context to another

Instruction: "shift the emphasis" What is the definition of "shift"?


imagination

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

Instruction: "popular imagination created a world of demons" What is the definition of "imagination"?


imagination

the ability to form mental images of things or events

Instruction: "he could still hear her in his imagination" What is the definition of "imagination"?


paradigmatic

Context: paradigmatic inflection

of or relating to a grammatical paradigm

Instruction: "paradigmatic inflection" What is the definition of "paradigmatic"?


paradigmatic

Context: paradigmatic learning

Instruction: "paradigmatic learning" What is the definition of "paradigmatic"?


paradigmatic

Context: paradigmatic word associations

related as members of a substitution class

Instruction: "paradigmatic word associations" What is the definition of "paradigmatic"?


newspaper

Context: he read his newspaper at breakfast

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets

Instruction: "he read his newspaper at breakfast" What is the definition of "newspaper"?


newspaper

Context: he read his newspaper at breakfast

contains news and articles and advertisements

Instruction: "he read his newspaper at breakfast" What is the definition of "newspaper"?


lately

Context: lately the rules have been enforced

Instruction: "lately the rules have been enforced" What is the definition of "lately"?


swarthy

Context: a smile on his swarthy face

Instruction: "a smile on his swarthy face" What is the definition of "swarthy"?


dry

Context: dry land

Instruction: "dry land" What is the definition of "dry"?


dry

Context: dry land

lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water

Instruction: "dry land" What is the definition of "dry"?


dry

Context: dry land

Instruction: "dry land" What is the definition of "dry"?


dry

Context: dry paint

Instruction: "dry paint" What is the definition of "dry"?


dry

opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

Instruction: "the dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers" What is the definition of "dry"?


dry

Context: dry humor

Instruction: "dry humor" What is the definition of "dry"?


dry

Context: dry sobs

Instruction: "dry sobs" What is the definition of "dry"?


dry

Context: a dry book

Instruction: "a dry book" What is the definition of "dry"?


dry

Context: a dry book

Instruction: "a dry book" What is the definition of "dry"?


fitful

Context: fitful bursts of energy

Instruction: "fitful bursts of energy" What is the definition of "fitful"?


fitful

Context: fitful ( or interrupted ) sleep

Instruction: "fitful ( or interrupted ) sleep" What is the definition of "fitful"?


belt

Context: a belt of high pressure

an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found

Instruction: "a belt of high pressure" What is the definition of "belt"?


synchronization

coordinating by causing to indicate the same time

Instruction: "the synchronization of their watches was an important preliminary" What is the definition of "synchronization"?


rout

Context: rout out the fighters from their caves

Instruction: "rout out the fighters from their caves" What is the definition of "rout"?


remission

Context: his cancer is in remission

an abatement in intensity or degree as in the manifestations of a disease

abatement respite suspension resolution remittal subsidence

Instruction: "his cancer is in remission" What is the definition of "remission"?


limit

Context: to the limit of his ability

the greatest possible degree of something

maximum brink uttermost boundary verge bound starkness extent utmost absoluteness

Instruction: "to the limit of his ability" What is the definition of "limit"?


exhaustible

Context: our exhaustible reserves of fossil fuel

Instruction: "our exhaustible reserves of fossil fuel" What is the definition of "exhaustible"?


exhaustible

Context: our exhaustible reserves of fossil fuel

Instruction: "our exhaustible reserves of fossil fuel" What is the definition of "exhaustible"?


wheeled

to change directions as if revolving on a pivot

Instruction: "They wheeled their horses around and left" What is the definition of "wheeled"?


syncretic

Context: modern English is a syncretic language

relating to a historical tendency for a language to reduce its use of inflections

Instruction: "modern English is a syncretic language" What is the definition of "syncretic"?


savagery

the property of being untamed and ferocious

Instruction: "a craving for barbaric splendor , for savagery and color and the throb of drums" What is the definition of "savagery"?


erectile

Context: erectile feathers

capable of being raised to an upright position

Instruction: "erectile feathers" What is the definition of "erectile"?


erectile

Context: erectile tissue

filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood

Instruction: "erectile tissue" What is the definition of "erectile"?


skillful

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

Instruction: "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer" What is the definition of "skillful"?


spiteful

Context: a truly spiteful child

showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt

Instruction: "a truly spiteful child" What is the definition of "spiteful"?


spiteful

Context: a truly spiteful child

Instruction: "a truly spiteful child" What is the definition of "spiteful"?


eat

fill nibble dip piece pig wolf consume eating gobble pick ingest raven devour eat finish ravening take fare

Instruction: "What did you eat for dinner last night ?" What is the definition of "eat"?


eat

victual victuals consume eating gorge engorged mess eat lunch take overeat satiate snack banquet dining engorge ingest dine stuff

Instruction: "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls" What is the definition of "eat"?


changeable

Context: changeable behavior

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


changeable

Context: changeable behavior

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


changeable

Context: a changeable climate

Instruction: "a changeable climate" What is the definition of "changeable"?


changeable

Context: changeable taffeta

varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

Instruction: "changeable taffeta" What is the definition of "changeable"?


covetous

Context: he was never covetous before he met her

Instruction: "he was never covetous before he met her" What is the definition of "covetous"?


covetous

Context: he was never covetous before he met her

painfully desirous of anothers advantages

Instruction: "he was never covetous before he met her" What is the definition of "covetous"?


covetous

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

Instruction: "casting covetous eyes on his neighbor 's fields" What is the definition of "covetous"?


unworldly

not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations

Instruction: "was unworldly and did not greatly miss worldly rewards " - Sheldon Cheney" What is the definition of "unworldly"?


unworldly

Instruction: "this helplessly unworldly woman " - Kate O'Brien" What is the definition of "unworldly"?


spheroid

a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes

Instruction: "it looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid" What is the definition of "spheroid"?


bone

to study intensively , as before an exam

Instruction: "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam" What is the definition of "bone"?


demobilization

Context: demobilization of factories

act of changing from a war basis to a peace basis including disbanding or discharging troops

Instruction: "demobilization of factories" What is the definition of "demobilization"?


baptism

a christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

Instruction: "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism" What is the definition of "baptism"?


scrubbed

Context: She scrubbed his back

Instruction: "She scrubbed his back" What is the definition of "scrubbed"?


unearthly

Context: unearthly love

concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul

Instruction: "unearthly love" What is the definition of "unearthly"?


unearthly

Context: an unearthly light

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

Instruction: "an unearthly light" What is the definition of "unearthly"?


landing

Context: the plane made a smooth landing

the act of coming down to the earth or other surface

Instruction: "the plane made a smooth landing" What is the definition of "landing"?


emerge

Context: He felt new emotions emerge

Instruction: "He felt new emotions emerge" What is the definition of "emerge"?


bacterial

Context: bacterial infection

Instruction: "bacterial infection" What is the definition of "bacterial"?


condemn

Context: We condemn the racism in South Africa

Instruction: "We condemn the racism in South Africa" What is the definition of "condemn"?


minuteness

Instruction: "he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness" What is the definition of "minuteness"?


minuteness

Instruction: "he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness" What is the definition of "minuteness"?


minuteness

the property of being very small in size

Instruction: "hence the minuteness of detail in the painting" What is the definition of "minuteness"?


submerge

Context: submerge your head completely

Instruction: "submerge your head completely" What is the definition of "submerge"?


arresting

Instruction: "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals" What is the definition of "arresting"?


tinny

Context: an unpleasant tinny voice

Instruction: "an unpleasant tinny voice" What is the definition of "tinny"?


tinny

Context: an unpleasant tinny voice

Instruction: "an unpleasant tinny voice" What is the definition of "tinny"?


pyrotechnic

Context: pyrotechnic smokes

of or relating to the craft of making fireworks

Instruction: "pyrotechnic smokes" What is the definition of "pyrotechnic"?


pyrotechnic

Context: pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity

Instruction: "pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity" What is the definition of "pyrotechnic"?


worrisome

Context: in a particularly worrisome predicament

Instruction: "in a particularly worrisome predicament" What is the definition of "worrisome"?


potluck

whatever happens to be available especially when offered to an unexpected guest or when brought by guests and shared by all

Instruction: "having arrived unannounced we had to take potluck" What is the definition of "potluck"?


authorship

the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing

Instruction: "the authorship of the theory is disputed" What is the definition of "authorship"?


authorship

Context: it was a matter of disputed authorship

composition writing redaction lexicography dramatization historiography fabrication

Instruction: "it was a matter of disputed authorship" What is the definition of "authorship"?


trespass

Context: Do n't trespass on my land !

to enter unlawfully on someones property

Instruction: "Do n't trespass on my land !" What is the definition of "trespass"?


hornless

Context: hornless cattle

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


half

Context: half a loaf

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

Instruction: "half a loaf" What is the definition of "half"?


half

Context: a half chicken

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

Instruction: "a half chicken" What is the definition of "half"?


half

Context: gave me a half smile

Instruction: "gave me a half smile" What is the definition of "half"?


half

Context: a half brother

Instruction: "a half brother" What is the definition of "half"?


abandon

Context: she danced with abandon

the trait of lacking restraint or control

Instruction: "she danced with abandon" What is the definition of "abandon"?


abandon

Context: she danced with abandon

reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

Instruction: "she danced with abandon" What is the definition of "abandon"?


residence

the official house or establishment of an important person as a sovereign or president

Instruction: "he refused to live in the governor 's residence" What is the definition of "residence"?


association

the act of consorting with or joining with others

Instruction: "you can not be convicted of criminal guilt by association" What is the definition of "association"?


association

the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination

Instruction: "his association of his father with being beaten was too strong to break" What is the definition of "association"?


mode

Context: switched from keyboard to voice mode

a particular functioning condition or arrangement

Instruction: "switched from keyboard to voice mode" What is the definition of "mode"?


penal

Context: penal reform

Instruction: "penal reform" What is the definition of "penal"?


penal

Context: penal servitude

serving as or designed to impose punishment

Instruction: "penal servitude" What is the definition of "penal"?


penal

Context: a penal offense

Instruction: "a penal offense" What is the definition of "penal"?


stain

Context: the wine left a dark stain

Instruction: "the wine left a dark stain" What is the definition of "stain"?


stain

Instruction: "people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages" What is the definition of "stain"?


lapidary

of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them

Instruction: "the ring is of no lapidary value " - Lord Byron" What is the definition of "lapidary"?


farthest

Context: had traveled to the farthest frontier

Instruction: "had traveled to the farthest frontier" What is the definition of "farthest"?


unsparing

Context: an unsparing critic

Instruction: "an unsparing critic" What is the definition of "unsparing"?


unsparing

Context: an unsparing critic

Instruction: "an unsparing critic" What is the definition of "unsparing"?


unsparing

Context: unsparing generosity

Instruction: "unsparing generosity" What is the definition of "unsparing"?


battle

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

engagement fight combat conflict assault action

Instruction: "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga" What is the definition of "battle"?


battle

Context: he fought a battle for recognition

an energetic attempt to achieve something

try duel attempt tilt joust endeavor scuffle struggle

Instruction: "he fought a battle for recognition" What is the definition of "battle"?


battle

an open clash between two opposing groups or individuals

pacification uprising feud insurrection fighting war fight warfare combat rebellion conflict struggle strife

Instruction: "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs" What is the definition of "battle"?


philanthropic

Context: philanthropic contributions

Instruction: "philanthropic contributions" What is the definition of "philanthropic"?


philanthropic

Context: a philanthropic society

of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

Instruction: "a philanthropic society" What is the definition of "philanthropic"?


slender

Context: a slender pole

having little width in proportion to the length or height

Instruction: "a slender pole" What is the definition of "slender"?


laughable

Instruction: "a contribution so small as to be laughable" What is the definition of "laughable"?


laughable

Instruction: "a contribution so small as to be laughable" What is the definition of "laughable"?


laughable

Instruction: "it would have been laughable if it had n't hurt so much" What is the definition of "laughable"?


sacerdotal

of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism

Instruction: "sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests" What is the definition of "sacerdotal"?


leisure

Context: his job left him little leisure

Instruction: "his job left him little leisure" What is the definition of "leisure"?


leisure

Context: he lacked the leisure for golf

freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity

Instruction: "he lacked the leisure for golf" What is the definition of "leisure"?


spotty

Instruction: "the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty" What is the definition of "spotty"?


spotty

Context: the wall had a spotty speckled effect

having spots or patches small areas of contrasting color or texture

Instruction: "the wall had a spotty speckled effect" What is the definition of "spotty"?


consolidated

Context: The companies consolidated

Instruction: "The companies consolidated" What is the definition of "consolidated"?


consolidated

to bring together into a single whole or system

Instruction: "The town and county schools are being consolidated" What is the definition of "consolidated"?


consolidated

Context: a consolidated school

Instruction: "a consolidated school" What is the definition of "consolidated"?


impersonally

Context: he treated his patients impersonally

Instruction: "he treated his patients impersonally" What is the definition of "impersonally"?


impersonally

Instruction: "when I told him about Russ I found it difficult to speak impersonally" What is the definition of "impersonally"?


bout

Context: a bout of fever

Instruction: "a bout of fever" What is the definition of "bout"?


inaugural

Context: the President 's inaugural address

occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction

Instruction: "the President 's inaugural address" What is the definition of "inaugural"?


inaugural

Context: the magazine 's inaugural issue

Instruction: "the magazine 's inaugural issue" What is the definition of "inaugural"?


shooting

Context: his shooting was slow but accurate

Instruction: "his shooting was slow but accurate" What is the definition of "shooting"?


shooting

Instruction: "when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies" What is the definition of "shooting"?


ingeniously

Instruction: "a Hampshire farmer had fowls of different breeds , including Dorkings , and he discriminated ingeniously between the ` dark ones ' and the ` white ones '" What is the definition of "ingeniously"?


mottle

an irregular arrangement of patches of color

Instruction: "it was not dull grey as distance had suggested , but a mottle of khaki and black and olive-green" What is the definition of "mottle"?


aggressive

Context: an aggressive businessman

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

Instruction: "an aggressive businessman" What is the definition of "aggressive"?


aggressive

Context: an aggressive businessman

Instruction: "an aggressive businessman" What is the definition of "aggressive"?


aggressive

Context: an aggressive tumor

Instruction: "an aggressive tumor" What is the definition of "aggressive"?


aggressive

Context: aggressive acts against another country

characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

Instruction: "aggressive acts against another country" What is the definition of "aggressive"?


gently

Context: a gently sloping terrain

Instruction: "a gently sloping terrain" What is the definition of "gently"?


gently

Context: he talked gently to the injured animal

Instruction: "he talked gently to the injured animal" What is the definition of "gently"?


dogmatic

Context: dogmatic writings

Instruction: "dogmatic writings" What is the definition of "dogmatic"?


fishy

Context: the soup had a fishy smell

Instruction: "the soup had a fishy smell" What is the definition of "fishy"?


fishy

Instruction: "there was something fishy about the accident" What is the definition of "fishy"?


recast

Context: He was recast as Iago

Instruction: "He was recast as Iago" What is the definition of "recast"?


recast

Context: The bell cracked and had to be recast

Instruction: "The bell cracked and had to be recast" What is the definition of "recast"?


recast

Instruction: "She had to recast her image to please the electorate in her home state" What is the definition of "recast"?


trend

Context: the trend of the stock market

a general direction in which something tends to move

Instruction: "the trend of the stock market" What is the definition of "trend"?


trend

Context: the northeastern trend of the coast

Instruction: "the northeastern trend of the coast" What is the definition of "trend"?


trend

a general tendency to change as of opinion

Instruction: "not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book" What is the definition of "trend"?


crawfish

to make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

Instruction: "We 'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him" What is the definition of "crawfish"?


number

Context: he had a number of chores to do

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

multiplicity amount numbers minority bulk majority figure prevalence roundness

Instruction: "he had a number of chores to do" What is the definition of "number"?


number

a concept of quantity involving zero and units

Instruction: "every number has a unique position in the sequence" What is the definition of "number"?


number

Instruction: "I hope to become one of their number before I die" What is the definition of "number"?


number

Instruction: "We must number the names of the great mathematicians" What is the definition of "number"?


wet

Context: drops of wet gleamed on the window

Instruction: "drops of wet gleamed on the window" What is the definition of "wet"?


wet

Context: a wet bathing suit

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

Instruction: "a wet bathing suit" What is the definition of "wet"?


wet

Context: wet paint

containing moisture or volatile components

Instruction: "wet paint" What is the definition of "wet"?


wet

supporting or permitting the legal production and sale of alcoholic beverages

Instruction: "a wet candidate running on a wet platform" What is the definition of "wet"?


wet

Context: a wet cargo

consisting of or trading in alcoholic liquor

Instruction: "a wet cargo" What is the definition of "wet"?


unembarrassed

Instruction: "an unembarrassed greeting as if nothing untoward had happened" What is the definition of "unembarrassed"?


solarize

Instruction: "be careful not to solarize the photographic film" What is the definition of "solarize"?


lance

Context: lance a boil

Instruction: "lance a boil" What is the definition of "lance"?


grit

Context: grit one 's teeth

Instruction: "grit one 's teeth" What is the definition of "grit"?


scientifically

Context: this is scientifically interesting

Instruction: "this is scientifically interesting" What is the definition of "scientifically"?


scientifically

Context: this is scientifically interesting

Instruction: "this is scientifically interesting" What is the definition of "scientifically"?


deliberately

Context: she was working deliberately

Instruction: "she was working deliberately" What is the definition of "deliberately"?


indictment

Instruction: "the book is an indictment of modern philosophy" What is the definition of "indictment"?


dependent

Context: dependent children

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support , supply , or what is needed

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


winding

Context: winding roads are full of surprises

Instruction: "winding roads are full of surprises" What is the definition of "winding"?


winding

Context: a winding country road

Instruction: "a winding country road" What is the definition of "winding"?


congestion

Context: traffic congestion

Instruction: "traffic congestion" What is the definition of "congestion"?


spacious

Context: a spacious view

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


spacious

Context: a spacious ballroom

Instruction: "a spacious ballroom" What is the definition of "spacious"?


sudden

Context: a sudden storm

happening without warning or in a short space of time

Instruction: "a sudden storm" What is the definition of "sudden"?


accessible

Context: a town accessible by rail

Instruction: "a town accessible by rail" What is the definition of "accessible"?


accessible

capable of being read with comprehension

Instruction: "readily accessible to the nonprofessional reader" What is the definition of "accessible"?


accessible

Instruction: "most students now have computers accessible" What is the definition of "accessible"?


accessible

Context: an accessible and genial man

Instruction: "an accessible and genial man" What is the definition of "accessible"?


accessible

Context: an accessible and genial man

Instruction: "an accessible and genial man" What is the definition of "accessible"?


miserly

Context: he left a miserly tip

characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

Instruction: "he left a miserly tip" What is the definition of "miserly"?


expulsion

Context: the child 's expulsion from school

the act of forcing out someone or something

deportation ouster exclusion riddance proscription ejection banishment ostracism

Instruction: "the child 's expulsion from school" What is the definition of "expulsion"?


expulsion

Context: the expulsion of pus from the pimple

Instruction: "the expulsion of pus from the pimple" What is the definition of "expulsion"?


spunk

Context: he kept fighting on pure spunk

mettle courageousness courage braveness nerve

Instruction: "he kept fighting on pure spunk" What is the definition of "spunk"?


pathos

a quality that arouses emotions especially pity or sorrow

Instruction: "the film captured all the pathos of their situation" What is the definition of "pathos"?


uncompromising

Instruction: "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks" What is the definition of "uncompromising"?


alphabetic

Context: an alphabetic arrangement

arranged in order according to the alphabet

Instruction: "an alphabetic arrangement" What is the definition of "alphabetic"?


month

Context: he was given a month to pay the bill

Instruction: "he was given a month to pay the bill" What is the definition of "month"?


month

Context: he paid the bill last month

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

Instruction: "he paid the bill last month" What is the definition of "month"?


adaptive

Context: the adaptive coloring of a chameleon

Instruction: "the adaptive coloring of a chameleon" What is the definition of "adaptive"?


authentic

Context: an authentic account by an eyewitness

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

Instruction: "an authentic account by an eyewitness" What is the definition of "authentic"?


authentic

Context: an authentic signature

Instruction: "an authentic signature" What is the definition of "authentic"?


bat

Context: he was at bat when it happened

Instruction: "he was at bat when it happened" What is the definition of "bat"?


bat

Context: bat one 's eyelids

Instruction: "bat one 's eyelids" What is the definition of "bat"?


chilliness

Context: the chilliness of early morning

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


transcript

Instruction: "he read a transcript of the interrogation" What is the definition of "transcript"?


transcript

a written record usually typewritten of dictated or recorded speech

Instruction: "he read a transcript of the interrogation" What is the definition of "transcript"?


noise

sound of any kind especially unintelligible or dissonant sound

Instruction: "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels" What is the definition of "noise"?


noise

Context: modern music is just noise to me

the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality

Instruction: "modern music is just noise to me" What is the definition of "noise"?


noise

Context: modern music is just noise to me

sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience

Instruction: "modern music is just noise to me" What is the definition of "noise"?


urine

Context: there was blood in his urine

Instruction: "there was blood in his urine" What is the definition of "urine"?


myriad

Context: he faced a myriad of details

Instruction: "he faced a myriad of details" What is the definition of "myriad"?


myriad

Context: myriad stars

Instruction: "myriad stars" What is the definition of "myriad"?


particularity

Context: the particularity of human situations

the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance

Instruction: "the particularity of human situations" What is the definition of "particularity"?


pious

Context: pious readings

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

Instruction: "pious readings" What is the definition of "pious"?


mercurial

Context: mercurial twists of temperament

Instruction: "mercurial twists of temperament" What is the definition of "mercurial"?


mercurial

Context: mercurial preparations

relating to or containing or caused by mercury

Instruction: "mercurial preparations" What is the definition of "mercurial"?


julienne

Context: julienne the potatoes

Instruction: "julienne the potatoes" What is the definition of "julienne"?


steadfast

Context: a steadfast ally

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

Instruction: "a steadfast ally" What is the definition of "steadfast"?


steadfast

Context: steadfast resolve

marked by firm determination or resolution

Instruction: "steadfast resolve" What is the definition of "steadfast"?


steadfast

Context: steadfast resolve

Instruction: "steadfast resolve" What is the definition of "steadfast"?


technically

Context: technically lagging behind the Japanese

Instruction: "technically lagging behind the Japanese" What is the definition of "technically"?


technically

Context: a technically brilliant solution

with regard to technical skill and the technology available

Instruction: "a technically brilliant solution" What is the definition of "technically"?


disposition

Context: he has a happy disposition

calmness perfectionism nature pessimism animalism temperament tolerance optimism composure agreeability blood nervousness solitariness calm loneliness equanimity morale

Instruction: "he has a happy disposition" What is the definition of "disposition"?


disposition

a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing

Instruction: "a swelling with a disposition to rupture" What is the definition of "disposition"?


dialectic

a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction

Instruction: "this situation created the inner dialectic of American history" What is the definition of "dialectic"?


shed

Context: he shed his image as a pushy boss

slough shed cast remove drop removed shedding take molt

Instruction: "he shed his image as a pushy boss" What is the definition of "shed"?


shed

Context: shed tears

to pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

Instruction: "shed tears" What is the definition of "shed"?


subtly

Instruction: "late nineteenth-century French opera at its most beautiful , subtly romantic with a twilight melancholy" What is the definition of "subtly"?


solution

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances

Instruction: "he used a solution of peroxide and water" What is the definition of "solution"?


solution

a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

Instruction: "they were trying to find a peaceful solution" What is the definition of "solution"?


solution

Instruction: "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook" What is the definition of "solution"?


invidious

Context: invidious comparisons

containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice

Instruction: "invidious comparisons" What is the definition of "invidious"?


bitch

Context: this problem is a real bitch

Instruction: "this problem is a real bitch" What is the definition of "bitch"?


bitch

a person usually but not necessarily a woman who is thoroughly disliked

Instruction: "she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch" What is the definition of "bitch"?


batch

Context: a batch of letters

mint haymow lot deal wad heap mass plenty spate mess pile raft sight flood mountain

Instruction: "a batch of letters" What is the definition of "batch"?


dissuade

Instruction: "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people" What is the definition of "dissuade"?


lull

Context: there was a lull in the storm

Instruction: "there was a lull in the storm" What is the definition of "lull"?


testament

Context: he stated his political testament

Instruction: "he stated his political testament" What is the definition of "testament"?


testament

Instruction: "his easy victory was a testament to his skill" What is the definition of "testament"?


rutty

Context: rutty farm roads

Instruction: "rutty farm roads" What is the definition of "rutty"?


hibernate

Instruction: "Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves" What is the definition of "hibernate"?


kat

the leaves of the shrub catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea

Instruction: "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85 % of adults" What is the definition of "kat"?


kat

Instruction: "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85 % of adults" What is the definition of "kat"?


subjunctive

Context: subjunctive verb endings

Instruction: "subjunctive verb endings" What is the definition of "subjunctive"?


kick

Context: he gave the ball a powerful kick

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

Instruction: "he gave the ball a powerful kick" What is the definition of "kick"?


kick

the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink or certain drugs

Instruction: "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick" What is the definition of "kick"?


kick

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

Instruction: "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements" What is the definition of "kick"?


truth

Context: at last he knew the truth

Instruction: "at last he knew the truth" What is the definition of "truth"?


truth

Instruction: "they debated the truth of the proposition" What is the definition of "truth"?


truth

Context: he told the truth

Instruction: "he told the truth" What is the definition of "truth"?


praiseworthy

Instruction: "a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence" What is the definition of "praiseworthy"?


shoot

Context: shoot a glance

to send forth suddenly , intensely , swiftly

Instruction: "shoot a glance" What is the definition of "shoot"?


precedential

having precedence especially because of longer service

Instruction: "precedential treatment for senior members of the firm" What is the definition of "precedential"?


extinction

Context: the extinction of the volcano

Instruction: "the extinction of the volcano" What is the definition of "extinction"?


extinction

Context: the extinction of the volcano

Instruction: "the extinction of the volcano" What is the definition of "extinction"?


extinction

Context: the extinction of a species

Instruction: "the extinction of a species" What is the definition of "extinction"?


columned

Context: a columned portico

Instruction: "a columned portico" What is the definition of "columned"?


columned

Context: a columned portico

having columns of a specified kind often used as a combining form

Instruction: "a columned portico" What is the definition of "columned"?


weapon

Context: he was licensed to carry a weapon

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

Instruction: "he was licensed to carry a weapon" What is the definition of "weapon"?


miserably

Context: I bit my lip miserably and nodded

Instruction: "I bit my lip miserably and nodded" What is the definition of "miserably"?


cross

Context: that is his cross to bear

any affliction that causes great suffering

Instruction: "that is his cross to bear" What is the definition of "cross"?


cross

Context: cross members should be all steel

Instruction: "cross members should be all steel" What is the definition of "cross"?


cross

Context: cross members should be all steel

Instruction: "cross members should be all steel" What is the definition of "cross"?


cross

Context: cross members should be all steel

Instruction: "cross members should be all steel" What is the definition of "cross"?


crumb

Instruction: "he gave only a crumb of information about his plans" What is the definition of "crumb"?


milch

Context: milch goats , milch camels

Instruction: "milch goats , milch camels" What is the definition of "milch"?


milch

Context: milch goats , milch camels

bred or suitable primarily for milk production

Instruction: "milch goats , milch camels" What is the definition of "milch"?


luminous

Context: a sky luminous with stars

Instruction: "a sky luminous with stars" What is the definition of "luminous"?


impossibly

Instruction: "long thought to be an impossibly difficult operation" What is the definition of "impossibly"?


fluently

Context: she speaks French fluently

Instruction: "she speaks French fluently" What is the definition of "fluently"?


duty

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

keeping job requirement imperative obligation demand incumbency guardianship prerequisite

Instruction: "we must instill a sense of duty in our children" What is the definition of "duty"?


duty

keeping job requirement imperative obligation demand incumbency guardianship prerequisite

Instruction: "we must instill a sense of duty in our children" What is the definition of "duty"?


compatible

Context: a compatible married couple

able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination

Instruction: "a compatible married couple" What is the definition of "compatible"?


abundantly

Context: they were abundantly supplied with food

Instruction: "they were abundantly supplied with food" What is the definition of "abundantly"?


suppressive

Instruction: "the government used suppressive measures to control the protest" What is the definition of "suppressive"?


stow

Context: stow the cart

Instruction: "stow the cart" What is the definition of "stow"?


cursive

Context: cursive script

having successive letter joined together

Instruction: "cursive script" What is the definition of "cursive"?


flashy

Context: a flashy ring

Instruction: "a flashy ring" What is the definition of "flashy"?


assignment

the act of distributing something to designated places or persons

Instruction: "the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum" What is the definition of "assignment"?


restriction

the act of keeping something within specified bounds by force if necessary

Instruction: "the restriction of the infection to a focal area" What is the definition of "restriction"?


ordinal

Instruction: "family and ordinal names of animals and plants" What is the definition of "ordinal"?


ordinal

Context: ordinal numbers

being or denoting a numerical order in a series

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


consecutively

Instruction: "he was consecutively ill , then well , then ill again" What is the definition of "consecutively"?


bloody

Context: bloody your hands

Instruction: "bloody your hands" What is the definition of "bloody"?


bloody

Context: a bloody nose

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

Instruction: "a bloody nose" What is the definition of "bloody"?


bloody

Context: a bloody fool

Instruction: "a bloody fool" What is the definition of "bloody"?


bloody

Context: you are bloody right

Instruction: "you are bloody right" What is the definition of "bloody"?


jump

Context: a jump in attendance

Instruction: "a jump in attendance" What is the definition of "jump"?


jump

Context: Can you jump over the fence ?

vaulted leap recoil bounce reverberate vault vaulting rebound skip bound bouncing leaping spring resile ricochet moving

Instruction: "Can you jump over the fence ?" What is the definition of "jump"?


gouge

Context: gouge out his eyes

Instruction: "gouge out his eyes" What is the definition of "gouge"?


gravely

Context: is gravely ill

Instruction: "is gravely ill" What is the definition of "gravely"?


committee

a special group delegated to consider some matter

Instruction: "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours " - Milton Berle" What is the definition of "committee"?


shorten

Context: shorten the skirt

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


shorten

Context: In winter , the days shorten

Instruction: "In winter , the days shorten" What is the definition of "shorten"?


complacent

contented to a fault with oneself or ones actions

Instruction: "he had become complacent after years of success" What is the definition of "complacent"?


agreement

the statement oral or written of an exchange of promises

covenant deal confederacy bargain sale conspiracy settlement statement submission understanding

Instruction: "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other 's business" What is the definition of "agreement"?


agreement

Instruction: "there was no agreement between theory and measurement" What is the definition of "agreement"?


agreement

Context: the two parties were in agreement

harmony of peoples opinions or actions or characters

unanimity consensus community concurrence harmony concord accord unison concordance

Instruction: "the two parties were in agreement" What is the definition of "agreement"?


female

Context: a female heir

being the sex of plant or animal that produces fertilizable gametes ova from which offspring develop

Instruction: "a female heir" What is the definition of "female"?


female

Context: female sensitiveness

characteristic of or peculiar to a woman

Instruction: "female sensitiveness" What is the definition of "female"?


female

Context: the female lead in the play

for or pertaining to or composed of women or girls

Instruction: "the female lead in the play" What is the definition of "female"?


easiness

Context: the easiness we feel when sleeping

a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry

Instruction: "the easiness we feel when sleeping" What is the definition of "easiness"?


easiness

Context: there was an easiness between them

the quality of being easy in behavior or style

Instruction: "there was an easiness between them" What is the definition of "easiness"?


easiness

freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

Instruction: "the very easiness of the deed held her back" What is the definition of "easiness"?


divided

Context: opinions are divided

Instruction: "opinions are divided" What is the definition of "divided"?


divided

Context: a divided highway

having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

Instruction: "a divided highway" What is the definition of "divided"?


farfetched

Context: a farfetched excuse

Instruction: "a farfetched excuse" What is the definition of "farfetched"?


bloom

Instruction: "you will stop all bloom if you let the flowers go to seed" What is the definition of "bloom"?


chronic

Context: chronic indigestion

being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering

Instruction: "chronic indigestion" What is the definition of "chronic"?


chronic

Context: chronic money problems

Instruction: "chronic money problems" What is the definition of "chronic"?


chronic

Context: a chronic smoker

Instruction: "a chronic smoker" What is the definition of "chronic"?


controller

a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

governor switch regulator mechanism control valve

Instruction: "the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly" What is the definition of "controller"?


deodorize

Context: This stick will deodorize your armpits

Instruction: "This stick will deodorize your armpits" What is the definition of "deodorize"?


damnably

Instruction: "kindly Arthur -- so damnably , politely , endlessly persistent !" What is the definition of "damnably"?


significance

Instruction: "do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power" What is the definition of "significance"?


significance

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred

Instruction: "the significance of his remark became clear only later" What is the definition of "significance"?


significance

Context: the significance of a red traffic light

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

subtlety connotation moral sense nuance symbolization signification point intension shade import lesson gist nicety substance essence refinement burden meaning

Instruction: "the significance of a red traffic light" What is the definition of "significance"?


individualistic

Context: an individualistic way of dressing

Instruction: "an individualistic way of dressing" What is the definition of "individualistic"?


champion

Context: a champion show dog

Instruction: "a champion show dog" What is the definition of "champion"?


specific

Context: rules with specific application

applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

Instruction: "rules with specific application" What is the definition of "specific"?


specific

Context: specific characters

relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species

Instruction: "specific characters" What is the definition of "specific"?


specific

Context: quinine is highly specific for malaria

being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition

Instruction: "quinine is highly specific for malaria" What is the definition of "specific"?


specific

Context: quinine is highly specific for malaria

used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides

Instruction: "quinine is highly specific for malaria" What is the definition of "specific"?


specific

Context: needed a specific amount

Instruction: "needed a specific amount" What is the definition of "specific"?


painless

Context: a painless solution to the problem

Instruction: "a painless solution to the problem" What is the definition of "painless"?


painless

Context: painless dentistry

not causing physical or psychological pain

Instruction: "painless dentistry" What is the definition of "painless"?


graduated

Context: She graduated in 1990

to receive an academic degree upon completion of ones studies

Instruction: "She graduated in 1990" What is the definition of "graduated"?


ritualistic

Context: a feudal or ritualistic society

of or characterized by or adhering to ritualism

Instruction: "a feudal or ritualistic society" What is the definition of "ritualistic"?


express

Context: he caught the express to New York

public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

Instruction: "he caught the express to New York" What is the definition of "express"?


express

to indicate through a symbol , formula , etc. .

Instruction: "Can you express this distance in kilometers ?" What is the definition of "express"?


express

Context: her express wish

Instruction: "her express wish" What is the definition of "express"?


express

Context: an express train

Instruction: "an express train" What is the definition of "express"?


enjoy

Context: enjoy privileges

Instruction: "enjoy privileges" What is the definition of "enjoy"?


charitably

Context: she treated him charitably

Instruction: "she treated him charitably" What is the definition of "charitably"?


rap

Context: rap him on the knuckles

Instruction: "rap him on the knuckles" What is the definition of "rap"?


utilitarian

Context: utilitarian steel tables

Instruction: "utilitarian steel tables" What is the definition of "utilitarian"?


utilitarian

Context: plain utilitarian kitchenware

having utility often to the exclusion of values

Instruction: "plain utilitarian kitchenware" What is the definition of "utilitarian"?


sewing

Context: she put her sewing back in the basket

needlework on which you are working with needle and thread

needlework gather mend patch binding stitchery stitch patchwork darn gathering

Instruction: "she put her sewing back in the basket" What is the definition of "sewing"?


universe

nature world existence macrocosm creation cosmos

Instruction: "they study the evolution of the universe" What is the definition of "universe"?


incautious

Context: an incautious remark

Instruction: "an incautious remark" What is the definition of "incautious"?


incautious

carelessly failing to exercise proper caution

Instruction: "an incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs" What is the definition of "incautious"?


coronary

Context: coronary arteries

surrounding like a crown especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart

Instruction: "coronary arteries" What is the definition of "coronary"?


abstinent

Context: not totally abstinent but abstemious

Instruction: "not totally abstinent but abstemious" What is the definition of "abstinent"?


abstinent

Context: not totally abstinent but abstemious

not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink

Instruction: "not totally abstinent but abstemious" What is the definition of "abstinent"?


strait

Context: strait is the gate

Instruction: "strait is the gate" What is the definition of "strait"?


judicial

Context: a judicial decision

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

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


judicial

Instruction: "a biography ... appreciative and yet judicial in purpose " - Tyler Dennett" What is the definition of "judicial"?