causal

Instruction: "a causal relationship between scarcity and higher prices" What is the definition of "causal"?


matter

Instruction: "physicists study both the nature of matter and the forces which govern it" What is the definition of "matter"?


matter

Context: It does not matter much

Instruction: "It does not matter much" What is the definition of "matter"?


matter

Context: It does not matter much

Instruction: "It does not matter much" What is the definition of "matter"?


intellectual

Context: intellectual problems

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

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


intellectual

Context: satire is an intellectual weapon

Instruction: "satire is an intellectual weapon" What is the definition of "intellectual"?


wisp

Context: a mere wisp of a girl

Instruction: "a mere wisp of a girl" What is the definition of "wisp"?


showy

Context: a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet

marked by ostentation but often tasteless

Instruction: "a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet" What is the definition of "showy"?


undress

Context: a state of undress

Instruction: "a state of undress" What is the definition of "undress"?


preparation

a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord

Instruction: "the resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance" What is the definition of "preparation"?


preparation

a substance prepared according to a formula

formulation polish cleaner compound nebula cleanser

Instruction: "the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine" What is the definition of "preparation"?


aspersion

Instruction: "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion" What is the definition of "aspersion"?


sou

Context: he has n't a sou to his name

a former french coin of low denomination

Instruction: "he has n't a sou to his name" What is the definition of "sou"?


sou

Context: he has n't a sou to his name

Instruction: "he has n't a sou to his name" What is the definition of "sou"?


bisect

Context: bisect a line

Instruction: "bisect a line" What is the definition of "bisect"?


merciless

Context: the merciless enemy

Instruction: "the merciless enemy" What is the definition of "merciless"?


liberal

Context: a liberal newspaper

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

Instruction: "a liberal newspaper" What is the definition of "liberal"?


liberal

Context: a liberal backer of the arts

Instruction: "a liberal backer of the arts" What is the definition of "liberal"?


superficiality

shallowness in terms of affecting only surface layers of something

Instruction: "he ignored the wound because of its superficiality" What is the definition of "superficiality"?


jawed

Context: He jawed his bubble gum

Instruction: "He jawed his bubble gum" What is the definition of "jawed"?


jawed

Context: He jawed his bubble gum

Instruction: "He jawed his bubble gum" What is the definition of "jawed"?


terrific

Context: a terrific noise

Instruction: "a terrific noise" What is the definition of "terrific"?


assertive

Instruction: "an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue" What is the definition of "assertive"?


tricuspid

Context: tricuspid molar

having three cusps or points especially a molar tooth

Instruction: "tricuspid molar" What is the definition of "tricuspid"?


vehicle

a medium for the expression or achievement of something

Instruction: "his editorials provided a vehicle for his political views" What is the definition of "vehicle"?


anon

Context: ever and anon

Instruction: "ever and anon" What is the definition of "anon"?


anon

Context: see you anon

Instruction: "see you anon" What is the definition of "anon"?


derive

Context: derive pleasure from one 's garden

Instruction: "derive pleasure from one 's garden" What is the definition of "derive"?


resile

to pull out from an agreement , contract , statement , etc. .

Instruction: "The landlord can not resile from the lease" What is the definition of "resile"?


resile

Context: The rubber tubes resile

to return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed

Instruction: "The rubber tubes resile" What is the definition of "resile"?


resile

leap recoil bounce reverberate rebound jump bound bouncing leaping skip spring kick ricochet

Instruction: "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide" What is the definition of "resile"?


resile

leap recoil bounce reverberate rebound jump bound bouncing leaping skip spring kick ricochet

Instruction: "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide" What is the definition of "resile"?


diplomatic

Context: diplomatic immunity

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

Instruction: "diplomatic immunity" What is the definition of "diplomatic"?


diplomatic

using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people

Instruction: "the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject" What is the definition of "diplomatic"?


porous

Instruction: "the partly porous walls of our digestive system" What is the definition of "porous"?


porous

Instruction: "our unfenced and largely unpoliced border inevitably has been very porous" What is the definition of "porous"?


semisolid

Context: a semisolid mixture

Instruction: "a semisolid mixture" What is the definition of "semisolid"?


semisolid

Context: a semisolid mixture

having a rigidity and viscosity intermediate between a solid and a liquid

Instruction: "a semisolid mixture" What is the definition of "semisolid"?


divisible

Context: even numbers are divisible by two

capable of being or liable to be divided or separated

Instruction: "even numbers are divisible by two" What is the definition of "divisible"?


shrinkage

process or result of becoming less or smaller

Instruction: "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage" What is the definition of "shrinkage"?


shrinkage

the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store

theft stealing larceny shoplifting thievery

Instruction: "shrinkage is the retail trade 's euphemism for shoplifting" What is the definition of "shrinkage"?


scenery

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

Instruction: "they worked all night painting the scenery" What is the definition of "scenery"?


slimy

Context: a slimy substance covered the rocks

Instruction: "a slimy substance covered the rocks" What is the definition of "slimy"?


slimy

Context: a slimy little liar

Instruction: "a slimy little liar" What is the definition of "slimy"?


histrionic

Context: histrionic gestures

characteristic of acting or a stage performance

Instruction: "histrionic gestures" What is the definition of "histrionic"?


histrionic

Context: histrionic gestures

Instruction: "histrionic gestures" What is the definition of "histrionic"?


consequential

Instruction: "the year 's only really consequential legislation" What is the definition of "consequential"?


branch

Context: a branch of Congress

a division of some larger or more complex organization

Instruction: "a branch of Congress" What is the definition of "branch"?


reed

a vibrator consisting of a thin strip of stiff material that vibrates to produce a tone when air streams over it

Instruction: "the clarinetist fitted a new reed onto his mouthpiece" What is the definition of "reed"?


collective

Context: collective farms

set up on the principle of collectivism or ownership and production by the workers involved usually under the supervision of a government

Instruction: "collective farms" What is the definition of "collective"?


collective

Context: the collective mind

done by or characteristic of individuals acting together

Instruction: "the collective mind" What is the definition of "collective"?


avenge

Instruction: "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother" What is the definition of "avenge"?


relative

Context: a relative stranger

Instruction: "a relative stranger" What is the definition of "relative"?


relative

Context: a relative stranger

Instruction: "a relative stranger" What is the definition of "relative"?


relative

Context: earnings relative to production

properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics

Instruction: "earnings relative to production" What is the definition of "relative"?


relative

Context: earnings relative to production

Instruction: "earnings relative to production" What is the definition of "relative"?


confirmation

additional proof that something that was believed some fact or hypothesis or theory is correct

Instruction: "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory" What is the definition of "confirmation"?


sclerotic

Context: a sclerotic patient

Instruction: "a sclerotic patient" What is the definition of "sclerotic"?


sclerotic

Context: a sclerotic patient

Instruction: "a sclerotic patient" What is the definition of "sclerotic"?


sclerotic

Context: sclerotic tissue

of or relating to the sclera of the eyeball

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


radix

Context: 10 is the radix of the decimal system

the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place

Instruction: "10 is the radix of the decimal system" What is the definition of "radix"?


unequal

Context: she was unequal to the task

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

Instruction: "she was unequal to the task" What is the definition of "unequal"?


belabor

Context: belabor the obvious

Instruction: "belabor the obvious" What is the definition of "belabor"?


receptiveness

willingness or readiness to receive especially impressions or ideas

Instruction: "he was testing the government 's receptiveness to reform" What is the definition of "receptiveness"?


renewable

Context: a renewable lease

Instruction: "a renewable lease" What is the definition of "renewable"?


renewable

Instruction: "renewable energy such as solar energy is theoretically inexhaustible" What is the definition of "renewable"?


renewable

Instruction: "renewable energy such as solar energy is theoretically inexhaustible" What is the definition of "renewable"?


dream

Context: I had a dream about you last night

a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

Instruction: "I had a dream about you last night" What is the definition of "dream"?


dream

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

Instruction: "he lives in a dream that has nothing to do with reality" What is the definition of "dream"?


dream

Context: he went about his work as if in a dream

a state of mind characterized by abstraction and release from reality

Instruction: "he went about his work as if in a dream" What is the definition of "dream"?


dream

Context: She claims to never dream

Instruction: "She claims to never dream" What is the definition of "dream"?


stylus

a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving

Instruction: "he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus" What is the definition of "stylus"?


belittle

Context: Do n't belittle his influence

Instruction: "Do n't belittle his influence" What is the definition of "belittle"?


belittle

Context: Do n't belittle his influence

Instruction: "Do n't belittle his influence" What is the definition of "belittle"?


belittle

Context: do n't belittle your colleagues

to lessen the authority , dignity , or reputation of

Instruction: "do n't belittle your colleagues" What is the definition of "belittle"?


time

Context: this time he succeeded

an instance or single occasion for some event

Instruction: "this time he succeeded" What is the definition of "time"?


time

Context: he waited a long time

an indefinite period usually marked by specific attributes or activities

Instruction: "he waited a long time" What is the definition of "time"?


time

to set the speed , duration , or execution of

Instruction: "we time the process to manufacture our cars very precisely" What is the definition of "time"?


maverick

Context: maverick politicians

Instruction: "maverick politicians" What is the definition of "maverick"?


horse

Context: 500 horse led the attack

Instruction: "500 horse led the attack" What is the definition of "horse"?


basilica

or a roman catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges

Instruction: "the church was raised to the rank of basilica" What is the definition of "basilica"?


wreathe

Context: wreathe the grave site

Instruction: "wreathe the grave site" What is the definition of "wreathe"?


piggish

Context: piggish table manners

Instruction: "piggish table manners" What is the definition of "piggish"?


piggish

Context: piggish table manners

Instruction: "piggish table manners" What is the definition of "piggish"?


brow

Instruction: "the sun set behind the brow of distant hills" What is the definition of "brow"?


thirsty

Context: thirsty fields under a rainless sky

Instruction: "thirsty fields under a rainless sky" What is the definition of "thirsty"?


thirsty

Context: thirsty towels

able to take in large quantities of moisture

Instruction: "thirsty towels" What is the definition of "thirsty"?


thirsty

Context: thirsty for informaton

Instruction: "thirsty for informaton" What is the definition of "thirsty"?


thirsty

Instruction: "after playing hard the children were thirsty" What is the definition of "thirsty"?


synthesize

to combine so as to form a more complex , product

Instruction: "his operas synthesize music and drama in perfect harmony" What is the definition of "synthesize"?


bareheaded

Context: caught bareheaded by the downpour

Instruction: "caught bareheaded by the downpour" What is the definition of "bareheaded"?


hewn

Context: a house built of hewn logs

cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel

Instruction: "a house built of hewn logs" What is the definition of "hewn"?


ingrain

to produce or try to produce a vivid impression of

Instruction: "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us" What is the definition of "ingrain"?


novel

Instruction: "the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem" What is the definition of "novel"?


assemble

Context: assemble your colleagues

Instruction: "assemble your colleagues" What is the definition of "assemble"?


fondly

Context: she spoke to her children fondly

Instruction: "she spoke to her children fondly" What is the definition of "fondly"?


fondly

Context: she spoke to her children fondly

Instruction: "she spoke to her children fondly" What is the definition of "fondly"?


crutch

Context: he uses drugs as a psychological crutch

Instruction: "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch" What is the definition of "crutch"?


infamous

Context: the infamous Benedict Arnold

Instruction: "the infamous Benedict Arnold" What is the definition of "infamous"?


spore

a small usually single-celled asexual reproductive body produced by many nonflowering plants and fungi and some bacteria and protozoans and that are capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion

Instruction: "a sexual spore is formed after the fusion of gametes" What is the definition of "spore"?


verifiable

Context: a verifiable account of the incident

Instruction: "a verifiable account of the incident" What is the definition of "verifiable"?


stay

Context: they had a nice stay in Paris

continuing or remaining in a place or state

Instruction: "they had a nice stay in Paris" What is the definition of "stay"?


stay

a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted

Instruction: "the Supreme Court has the power to stay an injunction pending an appeal to the whole Court" What is the definition of "stay"?


stay

Context: stay alone

Instruction: "stay alone" What is the definition of "stay"?


volley

Context: volley the tennis ball

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


united

Context: presented a united front

Instruction: "presented a united front" What is the definition of "united"?


united

Context: presented a united front

Instruction: "presented a united front" What is the definition of "united"?


necessary

unavoidably determined by prior circumstances

Instruction: "the necessary consequences of one 's actions" What is the definition of "necessary"?


fraudulent

Instruction: "a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes" What is the definition of "fraudulent"?


accuracy

the quality of being near to the true value

truth fidelity exactness exactitude quality

Instruction: "he was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass" What is the definition of "accuracy"?


accuracy

the number of significant figures given in a number

Instruction: "the atomic clock enabled scientists to measure time with much greater accuracy" What is the definition of "accuracy"?


stature

Context: a man of great stature

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

Instruction: "a man of great stature" What is the definition of "stature"?


invasion

Context: an invasion of tourists

any entry into an area not previously occupied

Instruction: "an invasion of tourists" What is the definition of "invasion"?


invasion

the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body

Instruction: "the tumor 's invasion of surrounding structures" What is the definition of "invasion"?


epic

Context: an epic voyage

Instruction: "an epic voyage" What is the definition of "epic"?


epic

Context: an epic voyage

surpassing the ordinary especially in size or scale

Instruction: "an epic voyage" What is the definition of "epic"?


thorn

Context: he 's a thorn in my flesh

something that causes irritation and annoyance

infliction irritant botheration annoyance bother

Instruction: "he 's a thorn in my flesh" What is the definition of "thorn"?


peregrine

Instruction: "believed the profession of a peregrine typist would have a happy future" What is the definition of "peregrine"?


touchy

Context: a touchy subject

Instruction: "a touchy subject" What is the definition of "touchy"?


touchy

Context: a touchy subject

Instruction: "a touchy subject" What is the definition of "touchy"?


steely

Context: steely eyes

Instruction: "steely eyes" What is the definition of "steely"?


welter

Context: welter in work

Instruction: "welter in work" What is the definition of "welter"?


hospitably

Instruction: "she was received hospitably by her new family" What is the definition of "hospitably"?


opprobrious

Context: an opprobrious monument to human greed

Instruction: "an opprobrious monument to human greed" What is the definition of "opprobrious"?


conspecific

Instruction: "cultivated cabbage and wild cabbage are conspecific" What is the definition of "conspecific"?


graphic

Context: graphic symbols

Instruction: "graphic symbols" What is the definition of "graphic"?


graphic

Context: graphic accounts of battle

Instruction: "graphic accounts of battle" What is the definition of "graphic"?


graphic

Context: a graphic presentation of the data

Instruction: "a graphic presentation of the data" What is the definition of "graphic"?


ribald

Context: ribald language

Instruction: "ribald language" What is the definition of "ribald"?


fecund

Context: a fecund imagination

Instruction: "a fecund imagination" What is the definition of "fecund"?


design

the act of working out the form of something as by making a sketch or outline or plan

Instruction: "he contributed to the design of a new instrument" What is the definition of "design"?


design

Instruction: "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult" What is the definition of "design"?


design

Context: the coach had a design on the doors

damascene ornamentation motif ornament herringbone weave sunburst emblem decoration pattern figure device motive tattoo

Instruction: "the coach had a design on the doors" What is the definition of "design"?


design

Context: design a better mousetrap

to plan out in systematic , often graphic form

Instruction: "design a better mousetrap" What is the definition of "design"?


acceptable

Context: acceptable levels of radiation

Instruction: "acceptable levels of radiation" What is the definition of "acceptable"?


acceptable

Context: acceptable English usage

judged to be in conformity with approved usage

Instruction: "acceptable English usage" What is the definition of "acceptable"?


acceptable

Context: the water was acceptable for drinking

Instruction: "the water was acceptable for drinking" What is the definition of "acceptable"?


penetrating

Context: penetrating insight

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Instruction: "penetrating insight" What is the definition of "penetrating"?


penetrating

Context: a cold penetrating wind

having the power of entering or piercing

Instruction: "a cold penetrating wind" What is the definition of "penetrating"?


febrile

of or relating to or characterized by fever

Instruction: "a febrile reaction caused by an allergen" What is the definition of "febrile"?


subdue

Context: subdue one 's appetites

hold control moderate mortifying subdued contain

Instruction: "subdue one 's appetites" What is the definition of "subdue"?


antithesis

Context: his theory is the antithesis of mine

Instruction: "his theory is the antithesis of mine" What is the definition of "antithesis"?


world

Context: the Western world

Instruction: "the Western world" What is the definition of "world"?


world

Context: the Western world

especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest

Instruction: "the Western world" What is the definition of "world"?


world

Context: his world was shattered

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

Instruction: "his world was shattered" What is the definition of "world"?


world

Context: the outdoor world

a part of the earth that can be considered separately

Instruction: "the outdoor world" What is the definition of "world"?


world

Context: a world crisis

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


world

Context: a world crisis

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


rather

Instruction: "rather than disappoint the children , he did two quick tricks before he left" What is the definition of "rather"?


rather

Context: it was rather cold

Instruction: "it was rather cold" What is the definition of "rather"?


rather

Context: I 'd rather be in Philadelphia

Instruction: "I 'd rather be in Philadelphia" What is the definition of "rather"?


degree

Context: it is all a matter of degree

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

highness grind property caliber intensiveness lowness grade low moderation depth quality level

Instruction: "it is all a matter of degree" What is the definition of "degree"?


degree

Context: a remarkable degree of frankness

a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

resultant point height acme peak top stage meridian quickening plane extent elevation level

Instruction: "a remarkable degree of frankness" What is the definition of "degree"?


private

an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the army or marines

Instruction: "our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value" What is the definition of "private"?


private

Context: a private place

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

Instruction: "a private place" What is the definition of "private"?


private

Context: each room has a private bath

Instruction: "each room has a private bath" What is the definition of "private"?


presumption

Context: his presumption was intolerable

a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming

Instruction: "his presumption was intolerable" What is the definition of "presumption"?


chafing

Instruction: "He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation" What is the definition of "chafing"?


body

the entire structure of an organism an animal , plant , or human being

Instruction: "he felt as if his whole body were on fire" What is the definition of "body"?


body

a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity

Instruction: "the whole body filed out of the auditorium" What is the definition of "body"?


body

Context: they found the body in the lake

a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person

Instruction: "they found the body in the lake" What is the definition of "body"?


accelerando

Context: here you must play accelerando

Instruction: "here you must play accelerando" What is the definition of "accelerando"?


intracellular

Context: intracellular fluid

located or occurring within a cell or cells

Instruction: "intracellular fluid" What is the definition of "intracellular"?


scarce

deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand

Instruction: "fresh vegetables were scarce during the drought" What is the definition of "scarce"?


scarce

Instruction: "would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave " - W.B.Yeats" What is the definition of "scarce"?


holocaust

Context: a nuclear holocaust

an act of mass destruction and loss of life especially in war or by fire

Instruction: "a nuclear holocaust" What is the definition of "holocaust"?


competition

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

Instruction: "business competition can be fiendish at times" What is the definition of "competition"?


primary

Context: primary goals

Instruction: "primary goals" What is the definition of "primary"?


primary

Context: primary goals

direct and immediate rather than secondary

Instruction: "primary goals" What is the definition of "primary"?


primary

Context: a primary instinct

not derived from or reducible to something else

Instruction: "a primary instinct" What is the definition of "primary"?


primary

Context: a primary instinct

Instruction: "a primary instinct" What is the definition of "primary"?


primary

Context: policemen were primary targets

Instruction: "policemen were primary targets" What is the definition of "primary"?


attributable

Instruction: "the collapse of the movement was attributable to a lack of morale" What is the definition of "attributable"?


draft

Context: draft a speech

to draw up an outline or sketch for something

Instruction: "draft a speech" What is the definition of "draft"?


singularity

Instruction: "that singularity distinguished him from all his companions" What is the definition of "singularity"?


autocratic

Context: an autocratic person

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

Instruction: "an autocratic person" What is the definition of "autocratic"?


autocratic

Context: autocratic government

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule

Instruction: "autocratic government" What is the definition of "autocratic"?


autocratic

Context: autocratic government

Instruction: "autocratic government" What is the definition of "autocratic"?


doctoral

Context: doctoral dissertation

Instruction: "doctoral dissertation" What is the definition of "doctoral"?


emergence

Instruction: "figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece" What is the definition of "emergence"?


emergence

Instruction: "not a day 's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins" What is the definition of "emergence"?


rowdy

Context: rowdy teenagers

Instruction: "rowdy teenagers" What is the definition of "rowdy"?


rowdy

Context: rowdy teenagers

Instruction: "rowdy teenagers" What is the definition of "rowdy"?


dumpy

Context: a dumpy little dumpling of a woman

Instruction: "a dumpy little dumpling of a woman" What is the definition of "dumpy"?


dumpy

Context: a dumpy little dumpling of a woman

as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

Instruction: "a dumpy little dumpling of a woman" What is the definition of "dumpy"?


phosphorescent

emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous

Instruction: "the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood" What is the definition of "phosphorescent"?


fleecy

Context: a fleecy lining

Instruction: "a fleecy lining" What is the definition of "fleecy"?


erroneous

Context: erroneous conclusions

Instruction: "erroneous conclusions" What is the definition of "erroneous"?


chuck

Context: chuck the ball

Instruction: "chuck the ball" What is the definition of "chuck"?


deft

Context: a deft waiter

Instruction: "a deft waiter" What is the definition of "deft"?


deft

Context: a deft waiter

Instruction: "a deft waiter" What is the definition of "deft"?


heavy

Context: a heavy load

of comparatively great physical weight or density

Instruction: "a heavy load" What is the definition of "heavy"?


heavy

Context: heavy taxes

unusually great in degree or quantity or number

Instruction: "heavy taxes" What is the definition of "heavy"?


heavy

Context: heavy artillery

Instruction: "heavy artillery" What is the definition of "heavy"?


heavy

Context: a heavy sky

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


heavy

Context: Iago is the heavy role in ` Othello '

Instruction: "Iago is the heavy role in ` Othello '" What is the definition of "heavy"?


heavy

Context: a heavy line

Instruction: "a heavy line" What is the definition of "heavy"?


heavy

Context: time hung heavy on their hands

Instruction: "time hung heavy on their hands" What is the definition of "heavy"?


admixture

an additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base

Instruction: "the growing medium should be equal parts of sand and loam with an admixture of peat moss and cow manure" What is the definition of "admixture"?


premier

Context: an architect of premier rank

Instruction: "an architect of premier rank" What is the definition of "premier"?


convoluted

Context: convoluted legal language

highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

Instruction: "convoluted legal language" What is the definition of "convoluted"?


incorrectly

Instruction: "he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly" What is the definition of "incorrectly"?


unfriendly

Context: an unfriendly coldness of manner

not disposed to friendship or friendliness

Instruction: "an unfriendly coldness of manner" What is the definition of "unfriendly"?


unfriendly

Context: an unfriendly act of aggression

Instruction: "an unfriendly act of aggression" What is the definition of "unfriendly"?


unfriendly

Instruction: "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes" What is the definition of "unfriendly"?


calorific

Context: the calorific properties of fuels

Instruction: "the calorific properties of fuels" What is the definition of "calorific"?


insistence

Instruction: "insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position" What is the definition of "insistence"?


insistence

Context: the insistence of their hunger

the state of demanding notice or attention

Instruction: "the insistence of their hunger" What is the definition of "insistence"?


wildly

Context: the storyline is wildly unrealistic

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

Instruction: "the storyline is wildly unrealistic" What is the definition of "wildly"?


wildly

Context: He gesticulated wildly

in an uncontrolled or unrestrained manner

Instruction: "He gesticulated wildly" What is the definition of "wildly"?


saintly

Context: a saintly concern for his fellow men

Instruction: "a saintly concern for his fellow men" What is the definition of "saintly"?


saintly

Context: a saintly concern for his fellow men

resembling or befitting an angel or saint

Instruction: "a saintly concern for his fellow men" What is the definition of "saintly"?


negatively

Context: he was negatively affected

Instruction: "he was negatively affected" What is the definition of "negatively"?


negatively

Context: he was negatively inclined

Instruction: "he was negatively inclined" What is the definition of "negatively"?


animal

Context: animal instincts

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

Instruction: "animal instincts" What is the definition of "animal"?


test

any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc

Instruction: "the test was standardized on a large sample of students" What is the definition of "test"?


weak

Context: a weak pillar

Instruction: "a weak pillar" What is the definition of "weak"?


weak

Context: a weak market for oil stocks

Instruction: "a weak market for oil stocks" What is the definition of "weak"?


weak

Context: he 's weak in spelling

Instruction: "he 's weak in spelling" What is the definition of "weak"?


call

Context: he placed a phone call to London

Instruction: "he placed a phone call to London" What is the definition of "call"?


call

Context: I tried to call you all night

to get or try to get into communication with someone by telephone

Instruction: "I tried to call you all night" What is the definition of "call"?


garish

Context: garish colors

Instruction: "garish colors" What is the definition of "garish"?


unconquerable

not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome

Instruction: "a tribute to his courage ... and his unconquerable will " - R.E.Danielson" What is the definition of "unconquerable"?


bellicose

Context: bellicose young officers

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

Instruction: "bellicose young officers" What is the definition of "bellicose"?


acknowledgment

a statement acknowledging something or someone

Instruction: "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment" What is the definition of "acknowledgment"?


flare

Context: the skirt had a wide flare

Instruction: "the skirt had a wide flare" What is the definition of "flare"?


flare

Instruction: "Every star seemed to flare with new intensity" What is the definition of "flare"?


enthusiasm

Context: enthusiasm for his program is growing

Instruction: "enthusiasm for his program is growing" What is the definition of "enthusiasm"?


snugly

Context: the vest fit snugly

Instruction: "the vest fit snugly" What is the definition of "snugly"?


snugly

Context: concealed snugly in his hideout

Instruction: "concealed snugly in his hideout" What is the definition of "snugly"?


snugly

Instruction: "sitting snugly by the fireside while the storm raged" What is the definition of "snugly"?


comely

Context: comely behavior

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


comely

Context: a comely face

Instruction: "a comely face" What is the definition of "comely"?


diligently

Instruction: "we may diligently observe the Lord 's supper on the first day of the week , diligently preach the gospel , or minister to the saint" What is the definition of "diligently"?


diligently

Instruction: "we may diligently observe the Lord 's supper on the first day of the week , diligently preach the gospel , or minister to the saint" What is the definition of "diligently"?


trilateral

Context: trilateral talks

Instruction: "trilateral talks" What is the definition of "trilateral"?


trilateral

Context: a trilateral figure

Instruction: "a trilateral figure" What is the definition of "trilateral"?


exaggeration

the act of making something more noticeable than usual

Instruction: "the dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness" What is the definition of "exaggeration"?


imponderable

difficult or impossible to evaluate with precision

Instruction: "such imponderable human factors as aesthetic sensibility" What is the definition of "imponderable"?


mistaken

Context: a mistaken belief

Instruction: "a mistaken belief" What is the definition of "mistaken"?


mistaken

Context: a mistaken view of the situation

Instruction: "a mistaken view of the situation" What is the definition of "mistaken"?


transmutation

the change of one chemical element into another as by nuclear decay or radioactive bombardment

Instruction: "the transmutation of base metals into gold proved to be impossible" What is the definition of "transmutation"?


autumnal

Context: the autumnal equinox

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

Instruction: "the autumnal equinox" What is the definition of "autumnal"?


autumnal

Context: a serene autumnal mood

characteristic of late maturity verging on decline

Instruction: "a serene autumnal mood" What is the definition of "autumnal"?


naturally

Context: naturally grown flowers

Instruction: "naturally grown flowers" What is the definition of "naturally"?


naturally

Context: naturally grown flowers

Instruction: "naturally grown flowers" What is the definition of "naturally"?


naturally

Context: naturally grown flowers

Instruction: "naturally grown flowers" What is the definition of "naturally"?


naturally

Context: he was naturally lazy

Instruction: "he was naturally lazy" What is the definition of "naturally"?


indistinct

Context: indistinct shapes in the gloom

not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

Instruction: "indistinct shapes in the gloom" What is the definition of "indistinct"?


nightly

Instruction: "nightly television now goes on until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m." What is the definition of "nightly"?


nightly

Context: she checks on her roses nightly

Instruction: "she checks on her roses nightly" What is the definition of "nightly"?


expose

Instruction: "he published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government" What is the definition of "expose"?


celebration

Context: the celebration of marriage

the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual

Instruction: "the celebration of marriage" What is the definition of "celebration"?


uncertain

Context: uncertain of his convictions

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

Instruction: "uncertain of his convictions" What is the definition of "uncertain"?


uncertain

Context: an uncertain future

Instruction: "an uncertain future" What is the definition of "uncertain"?


uncertain

Context: an uncertain future

Instruction: "an uncertain future" What is the definition of "uncertain"?


uncertain

Context: everything is uncertain about the army

Instruction: "everything is uncertain about the army" What is the definition of "uncertain"?


uncertain

Context: everything is uncertain about the army

Instruction: "everything is uncertain about the army" What is the definition of "uncertain"?


uncertain

Context: an uncertain recollection of events

Instruction: "an uncertain recollection of events" What is the definition of "uncertain"?


uncertain

Context: she spoke in no uncertain terms

Instruction: "she spoke in no uncertain terms" What is the definition of "uncertain"?


uncertain

Context: the weather is uncertain

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


slippy

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

Instruction: "the streets are still slippy from the rain" What is the definition of "slippy"?


imitative

Context: acting is an imitative art

Instruction: "acting is an imitative art" What is the definition of "imitative"?


imitative

Instruction: "onomatopoeic words are imitative of noises" What is the definition of "imitative"?


vacuous

Context: a vacuous space

Instruction: "a vacuous space" What is the definition of "vacuous"?


vacuous

Context: vacuous comments

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


description

Context: every description of book was there

Instruction: "every description of book was there" What is the definition of "description"?


mechanics

Context: the mechanics of prose style

the technical aspects of doing something

Instruction: "the mechanics of prose style" What is the definition of "mechanics"?


mechanic

Instruction: "from blank to blank a threadless way I pushed mechanic feet " - Emily Dickenson" What is the definition of "mechanic"?


effervescent

Context: his fertile effervescent mind

Instruction: "his fertile effervescent mind" What is the definition of "effervescent"?


menace

Context: he spoke with desperate menace

Instruction: "he spoke with desperate menace" What is the definition of "menace"?


parenthetically

Instruction: "he added parenthetically that he would not attend the wedding ceremony" What is the definition of "parenthetically"?


vainly

Instruction: "the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution" What is the definition of "vainly"?


uncork

Context: uncork his anger

Instruction: "uncork his anger" What is the definition of "uncork"?


uncork

Context: uncork the French wine

Instruction: "uncork the French wine" What is the definition of "uncork"?


converge

Context: The lines converge at this point

Instruction: "The lines converge at this point" What is the definition of "converge"?


positivist

Context: positivist thinkers

Instruction: "positivist thinkers" What is the definition of "positivist"?


waterless

Context: a waterless well

Instruction: "a waterless well" What is the definition of "waterless"?


subdued

Context: children were subdued and silent

Instruction: "children were subdued and silent" What is the definition of "subdued"?


subdued

Context: a subdued whisper

Instruction: "a subdued whisper" What is the definition of "subdued"?


display

Context: made a display of strength

something intended to communicate a particular impression

Instruction: "made a display of strength" What is the definition of "display"?


display

exhibit expose model flaunt modeling gibbet pose brandish produce show posture sit flash

Instruction: "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship" What is the definition of "display"?


eagerness

Instruction: "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel" What is the definition of "eagerness"?


abominably

Instruction: "I do n't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably" What is the definition of "abominably"?


lanky

tall and thin and having long slender limbs

Instruction: "a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man" What is the definition of "lanky"?


physical

Context: physical exercise

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

Instruction: "physical exercise" What is the definition of "physical"?


physical

Context: physical sciences

relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy

Instruction: "physical sciences" What is the definition of "physical"?


physical

Context: physical sciences

Instruction: "physical sciences" What is the definition of "physical"?


physical

Context: a physical manifestation

Instruction: "a physical manifestation" What is the definition of "physical"?


physical

Context: a physical manifestation

Instruction: "a physical manifestation" What is the definition of "physical"?


physical

Context: a reflex response to physical stimuli

according with material things or natural laws other than those peculiar to living matter

Instruction: "a reflex response to physical stimuli" What is the definition of "physical"?


physical

Context: a very physical dance performance

characterized by energetic bodily activity

Instruction: "a very physical dance performance" What is the definition of "physical"?


namer

Instruction: "the owner is usually the namer of a boat" What is the definition of "namer"?


place

Context: he has a special place in my thoughts

Instruction: "he has a special place in my thoughts" What is the definition of "place"?


place

Context: He comes from a place near Chicago

Instruction: "He comes from a place near Chicago" What is the definition of "place"?


place

Context: place a phone call

Instruction: "place a phone call" What is the definition of "place"?


theme

a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work

Instruction: "it was the usual ` boy gets girl ' theme" What is the definition of "theme"?


theme

melodic subject of a musical composition

motif air statement melody strain tune variation idea line motive

Instruction: "the theme is announced in the first measures" What is the definition of "theme"?


theme

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

keynote question precedent subject topic substance

Instruction: "his letters were always on the theme of love" What is the definition of "theme"?


uncertainty

Context: the uncertainty of the outcome

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

Instruction: "the uncertainty of the outcome" What is the definition of "uncertainty"?


fundamental

Context: the fundamental laws of the universe

being or involving basic facts or principles

Instruction: "the fundamental laws of the universe" What is the definition of "fundamental"?


fundamental

far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something

Instruction: "the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred" What is the definition of "fundamental"?


fundamental

Instruction: "an example that was fundamental to the argument" What is the definition of "fundamental"?


vehicular

Context: vehicular traffic

of or relating to or intended for motor vehicles

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


dander

Context: having one 's hackles or dander up

Instruction: "having one 's hackles or dander up" What is the definition of "dander"?


profane

Context: profane the name of God

to violate the sacred character of a place or language

attack desecrate violate outrage assail assault

Instruction: "profane the name of God" What is the definition of "profane"?


profane

Context: profane words

Instruction: "profane words" What is the definition of "profane"?


profane

Context: profane utterances against the Church

grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

Instruction: "profane utterances against the Church" What is the definition of "profane"?


profane

Context: sacred and profane music

not concerned with or devoted to religion

Instruction: "sacred and profane music" What is the definition of "profane"?


strident

Context: strident demands

Instruction: "strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?


strident

Context: strident demands

Instruction: "strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?


strident

Context: strident demands

Instruction: "strident demands" What is the definition of "strident"?


observe

Instruction: "Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals" What is the definition of "observe"?


affable

Context: an affable smile

Instruction: "an affable smile" What is the definition of "affable"?


pursuant

Context: pursuant to our agreement

Instruction: "pursuant to our agreement" What is the definition of "pursuant"?


articulately

Context: he argued articulately for his plan

Instruction: "he argued articulately for his plan" What is the definition of "articulately"?


hesitation

Context: there was a hesitation in his speech

Instruction: "there was a hesitation in his speech" What is the definition of "hesitation"?


hesitation

Context: after some hesitation he agreed

hesitancy indisposition disinclination sloth reluctance

Instruction: "after some hesitation he agreed" What is the definition of "hesitation"?


destructive

Instruction: "a policy that is destructive to the economy" What is the definition of "destructive"?


wonted

Context: with her wonted candor

Instruction: "with her wonted candor" What is the definition of "wonted"?


wonted

Context: with her wonted candor

Instruction: "with her wonted candor" What is the definition of "wonted"?


juncture

a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made

Instruction: "at that juncture he had no idea what to do" What is the definition of "juncture"?


stupendous

Context: a stupendous field of grass

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

Instruction: "a stupendous field of grass" What is the definition of "stupendous"?


receptivity

Context: their receptivity to the proposal

willingness or readiness to receive especially impressions or ideas

Instruction: "their receptivity to the proposal" What is the definition of "receptivity"?


lenten

Context: lenten food

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


repeatedly

Context: it must be washed repeatedly

Instruction: "it must be washed repeatedly" What is the definition of "repeatedly"?


gulp

Context: he finished it at a single gulp

Instruction: "he finished it at a single gulp" What is the definition of "gulp"?


contorted

Context: his mad contorted smile

twisted especially as in pain or struggle

Instruction: "his mad contorted smile" What is the definition of "contorted"?


cornered

Instruction: "she had me cornered between the porch and her car" What is the definition of "cornered"?


evidence

Instruction: "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling" What is the definition of "evidence"?


evidence

Instruction: "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling" What is the definition of "evidence"?


evidence

Context: his trembling was evidence of his fear

an indication that makes something evident

Instruction: "his trembling was evidence of his fear" What is the definition of "evidence"?


woolen

Context: a woolen sweater

Instruction: "a woolen sweater" What is the definition of "woolen"?


picaresque

Context: picaresque novels

involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction

Instruction: "picaresque novels" What is the definition of "picaresque"?


quaintly

Instruction: "the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly" What is the definition of "quaintly"?


quaintly

Context: the room was quaintly furnished

Instruction: "the room was quaintly furnished" What is the definition of "quaintly"?


herd

Context: the children resembled a fairy herd

a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things

Instruction: "the children resembled a fairy herd" What is the definition of "herd"?


unwieldy

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

Instruction: "we set about towing the unwieldy structure into the shelter" What is the definition of "unwieldy"?


unwieldy

Context: unwieldy rules and regulations

Instruction: "unwieldy rules and regulations" What is the definition of "unwieldy"?


unwieldy

Instruction: "heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair" What is the definition of "unwieldy"?


ruthless

Context: an act of ruthless ferocity

Instruction: "an act of ruthless ferocity" What is the definition of "ruthless"?


ostracize

Instruction: "Ever since I spoke up , my colleagues ostracize me" What is the definition of "ostracize"?


proportionately

Instruction: "your salary will rise proportionately to your workload" What is the definition of "proportionately"?


proportionately

Instruction: "the height of this wall must be reduced proportionately to give the room pleasant dimensions" What is the definition of "proportionately"?


upcountry

Context: upcountry districts

of or coming from the middle of a region or country

Instruction: "upcountry districts" What is the definition of "upcountry"?


anywhere

Context: you can find this food anywhere

Instruction: "you can find this food anywhere" What is the definition of "anywhere"?


incompleteness

the state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect

Instruction: "the study was criticized for incompleteness of data but it stimulated further research" What is the definition of "incompleteness"?


price

Context: the price of gasoline

the amount of money needed to purchase something

Instruction: "the price of gasoline" What is the definition of "price"?


price

Context: the price of success is hard work

value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something

Instruction: "the price of success is hard work" What is the definition of "price"?


price

Context: her price is far above rubies

Instruction: "her price is far above rubies" What is the definition of "price"?


procedure

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

process stiffening condition indirection formula calculation activity computation

Instruction: "the procedure of obtaining a driver 's license" What is the definition of "procedure"?


vascular

Context: vascular constriction

of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids

Instruction: "vascular constriction" What is the definition of "vascular"?


analogous

similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar

Instruction: "brains and computers are often considered analogous" What is the definition of "analogous"?


analogous

corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin

Instruction: "the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous" What is the definition of "analogous"?


shoveler

Context: a shoveler of coal

Instruction: "a shoveler of coal" What is the definition of "shoveler"?


sizable

Context: a sizable fortune

Instruction: "a sizable fortune" What is the definition of "sizable"?


sizable

Context: a sizable fortune

Instruction: "a sizable fortune" What is the definition of "sizable"?


undercut

Context: undercut a vein of ore

Instruction: "undercut a vein of ore" What is the definition of "undercut"?


apologetic

Context: an apologetic note

Instruction: "an apologetic note" What is the definition of "apologetic"?


cozy

Context: a cozy nook near the fire

enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

Instruction: "a cozy nook near the fire" What is the definition of "cozy"?


cozy

Context: had a cozy chat

having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

Instruction: "had a cozy chat" What is the definition of "cozy"?


cozy

Context: a cozy arrangement with the police

Instruction: "a cozy arrangement with the police" What is the definition of "cozy"?


westerly

Context: the wind blew westerly

Instruction: "the wind blew westerly" What is the definition of "westerly"?


stately

Context: stately columns

Instruction: "stately columns" What is the definition of "stately"?


affect

Context: Will the new rules affect me ?

color impacted hit modify inconvenience treat redound bother expose scupper disobliging process affecting trouble affected endanger strike change subject exciting alter touch influence peril tinge impact queer distort coloring stimulate

Instruction: "Will the new rules affect me ?" What is the definition of "affect"?


vital

Context: vital organs

performing an essential function in the living body

Instruction: "vital organs" What is the definition of "vital"?


vital

Context: vital signs

Instruction: "vital signs" What is the definition of "vital"?


vital

Context: vital for a healthy society

Instruction: "vital for a healthy society" What is the definition of "vital"?


vital

Context: vital for a healthy society

Instruction: "vital for a healthy society" What is the definition of "vital"?


dimorphic

Context: dimorphic crystals

occurring or existing in two different forms

Instruction: "dimorphic crystals" What is the definition of "dimorphic"?


chargeable

Context: the suspect was chargeable

liable to be accused , or cause for such liability

Instruction: "the suspect was chargeable" What is the definition of "chargeable"?


reversed

Context: The trend was reversed

tack correct transfigure metamorphose exchange regress flip interchange right turn undo return falsify switch change transpose desecrate alternate revert transmogrify

Instruction: "The trend was reversed" What is the definition of "reversed"?


reversed

Instruction: "the reversed collar looked as good as new" What is the definition of "reversed"?


conciliatory

Context: a conciliatory visit

Instruction: "a conciliatory visit" What is the definition of "conciliatory"?


tedious

Context: tedious days on the train

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

Instruction: "tedious days on the train" What is the definition of "tedious"?


orderly

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

Instruction: "the orderly laid out the general 's uniform" What is the definition of "orderly"?


orderly

Instruction: "an orderly crowd confronted the president" What is the definition of "orderly"?


hemoglobin

a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color

Instruction: "fish have simpler hemoglobin than mammals" What is the definition of "hemoglobin"?


hemoglobin

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

Instruction: "fish have simpler hemoglobin than mammals" What is the definition of "hemoglobin"?


flaunt

Context: his behavior was an outrageous flaunt

the act of displaying something ostentatiously

Instruction: "his behavior was an outrageous flaunt" What is the definition of "flaunt"?


outdoor

Context: outdoor clothes

located , suited for , or taking place in the open air

Instruction: "outdoor clothes" What is the definition of "outdoor"?


mangy

Context: a mangy carpet

having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap

Instruction: "a mangy carpet" What is the definition of "mangy"?


yellow

Instruction: "the little yellow stain of treason " - M.W.Straight" What is the definition of "yellow"?


drastic

Context: drastic measures

Instruction: "drastic measures" What is the definition of "drastic"?


nominative

Context: nominative noun endings

serving as or indicating the subject of a verb and words identified with the subject of a copular verb

Instruction: "nominative noun endings" What is the definition of "nominative"?


nominative

Context: nominative shares of stock

Instruction: "nominative shares of stock" What is the definition of "nominative"?


nominative

Context: nominative shares of stock

Instruction: "nominative shares of stock" What is the definition of "nominative"?


inflected

Instruction: "his southern Yorkshire voice was less inflected and singing than her northern one" What is the definition of "inflected"?


inflected

showing alteration in form especially by the addition of affixes

Instruction: "` boys ' and ` swam ' are inflected English words" What is the definition of "inflected"?


minority

being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts

Instruction: "when the vote was taken they were in the minority" What is the definition of "minority"?


admonition

cautionary advice about something imminent especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness

Instruction: "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality" What is the definition of "admonition"?


flighted

Context: arrows flighted argent

Instruction: "arrows flighted argent" What is the definition of "flighted"?


bridgehead

an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

Instruction: "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines" What is the definition of "bridgehead"?


gratis

Context: I 'll give you this gratis

Instruction: "I 'll give you this gratis" What is the definition of "gratis"?


castration

surgical removal of the testes or ovaries usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men

Instruction: "bilateral castration results in sterilization" What is the definition of "castration"?


wan

Context: a wan smile

lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness

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


wan

Context: the wan light of dawn

Instruction: "the wan light of dawn" What is the definition of "wan"?


wan

Context: the wan light of dawn

Instruction: "the wan light of dawn" What is the definition of "wan"?


wan

Context: her wan face suddenly flushed

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

Instruction: "her wan face suddenly flushed" What is the definition of "wan"?


exact

Context: an exact mind

marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact

Instruction: "an exact mind" What is the definition of "exact"?


sectarianism

Context: he condemned religious sectarianism

a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination

Instruction: "he condemned religious sectarianism" What is the definition of "sectarianism"?


innate

Context: an innate talent

being talented through inherited qualities

Instruction: "an innate talent" What is the definition of "innate"?


individual

Context: individual drops of rain

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

Instruction: "individual drops of rain" What is the definition of "individual"?


individual

Context: mark the individual pages

separate and distinct from others of the same kind

Instruction: "mark the individual pages" What is the definition of "individual"?


individual

Context: an individual serving

characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing

Instruction: "an individual serving" What is the definition of "individual"?


individual

Context: we all have individual cars

Instruction: "we all have individual cars" What is the definition of "individual"?


lodging

Context: Where are you lodging in Paris ?

Instruction: "Where are you lodging in Paris ?" What is the definition of "lodging"?


lodging

Context: Where are you lodging in Paris ?

Instruction: "Where are you lodging in Paris ?" What is the definition of "lodging"?


incite

Context: incite a riot

provoke raise provoking stimulate instigate

Instruction: "incite a riot" What is the definition of "incite"?


unfair

Context: used unfair methods

Instruction: "used unfair methods" What is the definition of "unfair"?


unfair

Context: used unfair methods

marked by injustice or partiality or deception

Instruction: "used unfair methods" What is the definition of "unfair"?


pound

Context: The locks pound the water of the canal

Instruction: "The locks pound the water of the canal" What is the definition of "pound"?


pound

Context: pound the roots with a heavy flat stone

to break down and crush by beating , as with a pestle

Instruction: "pound the roots with a heavy flat stone" What is the definition of "pound"?


disk

something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

Instruction: "the moon 's disk hung in a cloudless sky" What is the definition of "disk"?


roaring

Context: doing a roaring trade

Instruction: "doing a roaring trade" What is the definition of "roaring"?


roaring

Context: roaring drunk

Instruction: "roaring drunk" What is the definition of "roaring"?


sporting

Context: she was sporting a new hat

to wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

Instruction: "she was sporting a new hat" What is the definition of "sporting"?


sporting

Context: a sporting chance

involving risk or willingness to take a risk

Instruction: "a sporting chance" What is the definition of "sporting"?


sporting

Context: a sporting solution of the disagreement

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

Instruction: "a sporting solution of the disagreement" What is the definition of "sporting"?


sporting

Context: sporting gents and their ladies

preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

Instruction: "sporting gents and their ladies" What is the definition of "sporting"?


remit

the topic that a person , committee , or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with

Instruction: "they set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life" What is the definition of "remit"?


remit

Context: remit $ 25

Instruction: "remit $ 25" What is the definition of "remit"?


spiller

Context: a great hunter and spiller of blood

Instruction: "a great hunter and spiller of blood" What is the definition of "spiller"?


caboodle

Context: she bought the whole caboodle

Instruction: "she bought the whole caboodle" What is the definition of "caboodle"?


hilly

Context: hilly terrain

Instruction: "hilly terrain" What is the definition of "hilly"?


frizz

Context: her hair was in a frizz

the condition of being formed into small tight curls

Instruction: "her hair was in a frizz" What is the definition of "frizz"?


feline

Context: feline fur

Instruction: "feline fur" What is the definition of "feline"?


fifth

position five in a countable series of things

Instruction: "he was fifth out of several hundred runners" What is the definition of "fifth"?


artificial

Context: artificial flowers

Instruction: "artificial flowers" What is the definition of "artificial"?


artificial

Instruction: "that artificial humility that her husband hated" What is the definition of "artificial"?


recondite

Instruction: "some recondite problem in historiography" What is the definition of "recondite"?


recondite

incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

Instruction: "some recondite problem in historiography" What is the definition of "recondite"?


homespun

Instruction: "a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns" What is the definition of "homespun"?


homespun

Instruction: "a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns" What is the definition of "homespun"?


homespun

Context: homespun linen

Instruction: "homespun linen" What is the definition of "homespun"?


homespun

Context: the air of homespun country boys

Instruction: "the air of homespun country boys" What is the definition of "homespun"?


constitutional

Context: constitutional walk

of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup

Instruction: "constitutional walk" What is the definition of "constitutional"?


constitutional

Context: the constitutional right of free speech

sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under the law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

Instruction: "the constitutional right of free speech" What is the definition of "constitutional"?


constitutional

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

Instruction: "a constitutional inability to tell the truth" What is the definition of "constitutional"?


recharge

Context: recharge a battery

Instruction: "recharge a battery" What is the definition of "recharge"?


abundance

Context: an age of abundance

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

Instruction: "an age of abundance" What is the definition of "abundance"?


balsamic

Context: a balsamic fragrance

Instruction: "a balsamic fragrance" What is the definition of "balsamic"?


cure

Context: cure meats

to prepare by drying , salting , or chemical processing in order to preserve

Instruction: "cure meats" What is the definition of "cure"?


cure

Context: cure resin

to make substances hard and improve their usability

Instruction: "cure resin" What is the definition of "cure"?


cure

Context: the apricots cure in the sun

Instruction: "the apricots cure in the sun" What is the definition of "cure"?


loaf

Context: meat loaf

a quantity of food other than bread formed in a particular shape

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


entirety

Context: he read the article in its entirety

Instruction: "he read the article in its entirety" What is the definition of "entirety"?


romantic

Context: a romantic adventure

expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

Instruction: "a romantic adventure" What is the definition of "romantic"?


romantic

Context: a romantic disregard for money

Instruction: "a romantic disregard for money" What is the definition of "romantic"?


romantic

Context: a romantic disregard for money

Instruction: "a romantic disregard for money" What is the definition of "romantic"?


irreversibly

Instruction: "this old tradition is irreversibly disappearing" What is the definition of "irreversibly"?


catastrophic

Context: a catastrophic depression

Instruction: "a catastrophic depression" What is the definition of "catastrophic"?


catastrophic

Context: a catastrophic depression

Instruction: "a catastrophic depression" What is the definition of "catastrophic"?


immorally

Instruction: "he acted immorally when his own interests were at stake" What is the definition of "immorally"?


valiant

Context: a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack

Instruction: "a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack" What is the definition of "valiant"?


unemployed

people who are involuntarily out of work considered as a group

Instruction: "the long-term unemployed need assistance" What is the definition of "unemployed"?


unemployed

Instruction: "unemployed workers marched on the capital" What is the definition of "unemployed"?


tacit

Context: a tacit agreement

implied by or inferred from actions or statements

Instruction: "a tacit agreement" What is the definition of "tacit"?


unaffected

Instruction: "entirely unaffected by each other 's writings" What is the definition of "unaffected"?


unaffected

Context: an unaffected grace

Instruction: "an unaffected grace" What is the definition of "unaffected"?


unaffected

Context: an unaffected grace

Instruction: "an unaffected grace" What is the definition of "unaffected"?


bearing

Instruction: "those issues have no bearing on our situation" What is the definition of "bearing"?


lay

Context: lay the books on the table

repose inter set bury blow laying laid put lay pose place putting entomb rail setting

Instruction: "lay the books on the table" What is the definition of "lay"?


lay

Context: lay a fire

to prepare or position for action or operation

Instruction: "lay a fire" What is the definition of "lay"?


lay

Instruction: "a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease" What is the definition of "lay"?


lay

Context: the lay ministry

characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

Instruction: "the lay ministry" What is the definition of "lay"?


binomial

Context: binomial expression

of or relating to or consisting of two terms

Instruction: "binomial expression" What is the definition of "binomial"?


binomial

Context: binomial nomenclature of bacteria

having or characterized by two names , especially those of genus and species in taxonomies

Instruction: "binomial nomenclature of bacteria" What is the definition of "binomial"?


obverse

Context: the obverse of this issue

the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides

Instruction: "the obverse of this issue" What is the definition of "obverse"?


vocal

Context: vocal technique

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

Instruction: "vocal technique" What is the definition of "vocal"?


vocal

Context: vocal organs

having or using the power to produce speech or sound

Instruction: "vocal organs" What is the definition of "vocal"?


vocal

Instruction: "a playground vocal with the shouts and laughter of children" What is the definition of "vocal"?


vocal

Context: a vocal assembly

given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

Instruction: "a vocal assembly" What is the definition of "vocal"?


bridal

Context: bridal procession

Instruction: "bridal procession" What is the definition of "bridal"?


bridal

Context: bridal gown

Instruction: "bridal gown" What is the definition of "bridal"?


mortifying

causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

Instruction: "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word" What is the definition of "mortifying"?


experimenter

a person who enjoys testing innovative ideas

Instruction: "she was an experimenter in new forms of poetry" What is the definition of "experimenter"?


prominent

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

Instruction: "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book" What is the definition of "prominent"?


prominent

Context: a prominent citizen

Instruction: "a prominent citizen" What is the definition of "prominent"?


therapeutic

Context: a therapeutic agent

Instruction: "a therapeutic agent" What is the definition of "therapeutic"?


therapeutic

Context: therapeutic approach to criminality

Instruction: "therapeutic approach to criminality" What is the definition of "therapeutic"?


calamity

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

apocalypse tragedy misfortune catastrophe

Instruction: "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity" What is the definition of "calamity"?


livable

Context: livable conditions

Instruction: "livable conditions" What is the definition of "livable"?


found

Context: they worked for $ 30 and found

food and lodging provided in addition to money

Instruction: "they worked for $ 30 and found" What is the definition of "found"?


found

Context: found art

come upon unexpectedly or after searching

Instruction: "found art" What is the definition of "found"?


dinner

Context: dinner will be at 8

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

Instruction: "dinner will be at 8" What is the definition of "dinner"?


object

Context: the object of the verb

Instruction: "the object of the verb" What is the definition of "object"?


object

Context: the object of my affection

Instruction: "the object of my affection" What is the definition of "object"?


interdenominational

occurring between or among or common to different churches or denominations

Instruction: "interdenominational cooperation between Methodists and Presbyterians" What is the definition of "interdenominational"?


nondescript

Context: women dressed in nondescript clothes

lacking distinct or individual characteristics

Instruction: "women dressed in nondescript clothes" What is the definition of "nondescript"?


nondescript

Context: women dressed in nondescript clothes

Instruction: "women dressed in nondescript clothes" What is the definition of "nondescript"?


hasty

Context: made a hasty exit

Instruction: "made a hasty exit" What is the definition of "hasty"?


hasty

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

Instruction: "hasty marriage seldom proveth well " - Shakespeare" What is the definition of "hasty"?


convincingly

Context: he argued convincingly

Instruction: "he argued convincingly" What is the definition of "convincingly"?


low

Instruction: "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" What is the definition of "low"?


low

Context: low prices

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

Instruction: "low prices" What is the definition of "low"?


low

Context: low ceilings

Instruction: "low ceilings" What is the definition of "low"?


low

Context: low ceilings

being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension

Instruction: "low ceilings" What is the definition of "low"?


low

Context: low comedy

Instruction: "low comedy" What is the definition of "low"?


low

Context: a low stunt to pull

Instruction: "a low stunt to pull" What is the definition of "low"?


low

Context: the branches hung low

Instruction: "the branches hung low" What is the definition of "low"?


reclusive

Context: lived an unsocial reclusive life

Instruction: "lived an unsocial reclusive life" What is the definition of "reclusive"?


reclusive

Context: lived an unsocial reclusive life

Instruction: "lived an unsocial reclusive life" What is the definition of "reclusive"?


reclusive

Instruction: "sitting under the reclusive calm of a shade tree" What is the definition of "reclusive"?


whet

Context: whet my appetite

Instruction: "whet my appetite" What is the definition of "whet"?


tissue

Context: tissue textiles

to create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric , such as wool or cotton

braid lace weave brocade twill laced webbing netting lacing brocaded loom weaving plait

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


immense

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

Instruction: "the Los Angeles aqueduct winds like an immense snake along the base of the mountains" What is the definition of "immense"?


satanic

Context: satanic cruelty

diabolic fiendish hellish demonic infernal

Instruction: "satanic cruelty" What is the definition of "satanic"?


satanic

Context: satanic cruelty

diabolic fiendish hellish demonic infernal

Instruction: "satanic cruelty" What is the definition of "satanic"?


conflicting

Context: conflicting opinions

Instruction: "conflicting opinions" What is the definition of "conflicting"?


plausible

Context: a plausible excuse

apparently reasonable and valid , and truthful

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


plausible

Context: a plausible liar

given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments

Instruction: "a plausible liar" What is the definition of "plausible"?


religiously

Context: religiously inspired art

Instruction: "religiously inspired art" What is the definition of "religiously"?


religiously

Instruction: "he came religiously every morning at 8 o'clock" What is the definition of "religiously"?


psychiatric

Context: psychiatric disorder

relating to or used in or engaged in the practice of psychiatry

Instruction: "psychiatric disorder" What is the definition of "psychiatric"?


derail

Instruction: "they had planned to derail the trains that carried atomic waste" What is the definition of "derail"?


chance

Instruction: "you take a chance when you let her drive" What is the definition of "chance"?


chance

Context: now is your chance

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

crack possibility room say street opening shot opportunity

Instruction: "now is your chance" What is the definition of "chance"?


chance

Context: we ran into each other by pure chance

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

phenomenon mishap fortune mischance hazard

Instruction: "we ran into each other by pure chance" What is the definition of "chance"?


recruit

Context: recruit new soldiers

to cause to assemble or enlist in the military

Instruction: "recruit new soldiers" What is the definition of "recruit"?


diversification

the act of introducing variety especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered

Instruction: "my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments" What is the definition of "diversification"?


diversification

Instruction: "that restaurant 's menu lacks diversification" What is the definition of "diversification"?


diversification

Instruction: "that restaurant 's menu lacks diversification" What is the definition of "diversification"?


disposed

Instruction: "She disposed of her parents ' possessions" What is the definition of "disposed"?


enlarged

Context: She enlarged the flower beds

Instruction: "She enlarged the flower beds" What is the definition of "enlarged"?


enlarged

Context: enlarged joints

Instruction: "enlarged joints" What is the definition of "enlarged"?


enlarged

Instruction: "the enlarged photograph revealed many details" What is the definition of "enlarged"?


enlarged

Instruction: "the enlarged photograph revealed many details" What is the definition of "enlarged"?


aforementioned

Context: works of all the aforementioned authors

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

Instruction: "works of all the aforementioned authors" What is the definition of "aforementioned"?


sequestered

Context: the estate was sequestered

to requisition forcibly , as of enemy property

Instruction: "the estate was sequestered" What is the definition of "sequestered"?


sequestered

Context: The cations were sequestered

to undergo sequestration by forming a stable compound with an ion

Instruction: "The cations were sequestered" What is the definition of "sequestered"?


sequestered

Context: a sequestered jury

Instruction: "a sequestered jury" What is the definition of "sequestered"?


sequestered

Instruction: "sat close together in the sequestered pergola" What is the definition of "sequestered"?


summer

Context: they spent a lazy summer at the shore

Instruction: "they spent a lazy summer at the shore" What is the definition of "summer"?


summer

Context: the golden summer of his life

the period of finest development , happiness , or beauty

Instruction: "the golden summer of his life" What is the definition of "summer"?


hoop

a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

Instruction: "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse" What is the definition of "hoop"?


leaf

Context: leaf through a book

Instruction: "leaf through a book" What is the definition of "leaf"?


visual

Context: visual powers

Instruction: "visual powers" What is the definition of "visual"?


visual

Context: a visual presentation

Instruction: "a visual presentation" What is the definition of "visual"?


visual

Context: a visual presentation

Instruction: "a visual presentation" What is the definition of "visual"?


fussy

Context: a fussy design

Instruction: "a fussy design" What is the definition of "fussy"?


fussy

Context: fussy about clothes

Instruction: "fussy about clothes" What is the definition of "fussy"?


mad

Instruction: "she gets mad when you wake her up so early" What is the definition of "mad"?


mad

Context: a man who had gone mad

Instruction: "a man who had gone mad" What is the definition of "mad"?


mad

Context: a mad whirl of pleasure

marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion

Instruction: "a mad whirl of pleasure" What is the definition of "mad"?


reasonable

Context: reasonable prices

Instruction: "reasonable prices" What is the definition of "reasonable"?


drumbeat

a vehement and vociferous advocacy of a cause

Instruction: "the warmongers kept up their drumbeat on Iraq" What is the definition of "drumbeat"?


remiss

Context: remiss of you not to pay your bills

Instruction: "remiss of you not to pay your bills" What is the definition of "remiss"?


osmotic

Context: osmotic pressure

Instruction: "osmotic pressure" What is the definition of "osmotic"?


suborbital

Context: the first manned suborbital flight

having or involving a trajectory of less than one orbit

Instruction: "the first manned suborbital flight" What is the definition of "suborbital"?


suborbital

Context: a suborbital bone

situated on or below the floor of the eye socket

Instruction: "a suborbital bone" What is the definition of "suborbital"?


postulate

require exacting ask demand exact necessitate compel draw govern take involve cost

Instruction: "This intervention does not postulate a patient 's consent" What is the definition of "postulate"?


agnosticism

Instruction: "agnosticism holds that you can neither prove nor disprove God 's existence" What is the definition of "agnosticism"?


agnosticism

a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of god

Instruction: "agnosticism holds that you can neither prove nor disprove God 's existence" What is the definition of "agnosticism"?


biennially

Context: this festival takes places biennially

Instruction: "this festival takes places biennially" What is the definition of "biennially"?


differentiation

the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function

specialization adaptation adjustment adaption

Instruction: "cell differentiation in the developing embryo" What is the definition of "differentiation"?


creak

Instruction: "the creak of the floorboards gave him away" What is the definition of "creak"?


charnel

gruesomely indicative of death or the dead

Instruction: "a charnel smell came from the chest filled with dead men 's bones" What is the definition of "charnel"?


tightly

Context: a tightly packed pub

Instruction: "a tightly packed pub" What is the definition of "tightly"?


tightly

Context: the window was tightly sealed

Instruction: "the window was tightly sealed" What is the definition of "tightly"?


circus

Instruction: "he ran away from home to join the circus" What is the definition of "circus"?


circus

Instruction: "he ran away from home to join the circus" What is the definition of "circus"?


circus

a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats , clowns , and trained animals

Instruction: "the children always love to go to the circus" What is the definition of "circus"?


circus

Context: it was so funny it was a circus

a frenetic disorganized and often comic disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment

Instruction: "it was so funny it was a circus" What is the definition of "circus"?


gymnastic

Context: gymnastic exercises

Instruction: "gymnastic exercises" What is the definition of "gymnastic"?


gymnastic

Context: gymnastic horse

of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility

Instruction: "gymnastic horse" What is the definition of "gymnastic"?


officious

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

Instruction: "bustling about self-importantly making an officious nuisance of himself" What is the definition of "officious"?


headlong

Context: a headlong rush to sell

Instruction: "a headlong rush to sell" What is the definition of "headlong"?


headlong

Context: a headlong dive into the pool

Instruction: "a headlong dive into the pool" What is the definition of "headlong"?


headlong

Instruction: "the runner slid headlong into third base" What is the definition of "headlong"?


headlong

Context: burst headlong through the gate

Instruction: "burst headlong through the gate" What is the definition of "headlong"?


headlong

Instruction: "he fell headlong in love with his cousin" What is the definition of "headlong"?


pneumatic

Context: pneumatic drill

of or relating to or using air or a similar gas

Instruction: "pneumatic drill" What is the definition of "pneumatic"?


streaky

Context: fat legs and dirty streaky faces

marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations

Instruction: "fat legs and dirty streaky faces" What is the definition of "streaky"?


alacrity

Context: he accepted with alacrity

smartness liveliness briskness sprightliness

Instruction: "he accepted with alacrity" What is the definition of "alacrity"?


dilettantish

Context: his dilettantish efforts at painting

showing frivolous or superficial interest

Instruction: "his dilettantish efforts at painting" What is the definition of "dilettantish"?


dilettantish

Context: his dilettantish efforts at painting

Instruction: "his dilettantish efforts at painting" What is the definition of "dilettantish"?


emblematic

Context: a crown is emblematic of royalty

serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

Instruction: "a crown is emblematic of royalty" What is the definition of "emblematic"?


emblematic

being or serving as an illustration of a type

Instruction: "the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy" What is the definition of "emblematic"?


old

Context: his mother is very old

having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

Instruction: "his mother is very old" What is the definition of "old"?


old

Context: old tradition

Instruction: "old tradition" What is the definition of "old"?


old

Context: old tradition

Instruction: "old tradition" What is the definition of "old"?


old

Context: good old boy

Instruction: "good old boy" What is the definition of "old"?


old

Context: an old offender

Instruction: "an old offender" What is the definition of "old"?


starkness

the quality of being complete or utter or extreme

Instruction: "the starkness of his contrast between justice and fairness was open to many objections" What is the definition of "starkness"?


starkness

an extreme lack of furnishings or ornamentation

Instruction: "I was struck by the starkness of my father 's room" What is the definition of "starkness"?


politically

Context: politically correct clothing

with regard to social relationships involving authority

Instruction: "politically correct clothing" What is the definition of "politically"?


politically

Context: politically organized units

Instruction: "politically organized units" What is the definition of "politically"?


platform

Context: the speaker mounted the platform

Instruction: "the speaker mounted the platform" What is the definition of "platform"?


platform

a document stating the aims and principles of a political party

Instruction: "their candidate simply ignored the party platform" What is the definition of "platform"?


obsolete

Context: obsolete words

Instruction: "obsolete words" What is the definition of "obsolete"?


stray

Context: a stray calf

having no home or having wandered away from home

Instruction: "a stray calf" What is the definition of "stray"?


stray

Context: a few stray crumbs

Instruction: "a few stray crumbs" What is the definition of "stray"?


tough

Context: a tough character

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

Instruction: "a tough character" What is the definition of "tough"?


tough

Context: the tough bottoms of his feet

Instruction: "the tough bottoms of his feet" What is the definition of "tough"?


tough

Context: the competition was tough

Instruction: "the competition was tough" What is the definition of "tough"?


tough

Context: the competition was tough

Instruction: "the competition was tough" What is the definition of "tough"?


tough

Context: a tough all-weather fabric

Instruction: "a tough all-weather fabric" What is the definition of "tough"?


tough

Context: tough street gangs

Instruction: "tough street gangs" What is the definition of "tough"?


frangible

Instruction: "the museum stored all frangible articles in locked showcases" What is the definition of "frangible"?


prophetically

Instruction: "he prophetically anticipated the disaster" What is the definition of "prophetically"?


moldy

Context: moldy bread

Instruction: "moldy bread" What is the definition of "moldy"?


polarize

Context: polarize light waves

to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern

Instruction: "polarize light waves" What is the definition of "polarize"?


inflamed

inflame exasperate worsen aggravate exacerbate

Instruction: "The repetitive motion inflamed her joint" What is the definition of "inflamed"?


inflamed

Context: eyes inflamed with crying

Instruction: "eyes inflamed with crying" What is the definition of "inflamed"?


inflamed

Context: eyes inflamed with crying

Instruction: "eyes inflamed with crying" What is the definition of "inflamed"?


inflamed

Context: the inflamed clouds at sunset

lighted with red light as if with flames

Instruction: "the inflamed clouds at sunset" What is the definition of "inflamed"?


discover

Instruction: "The story is false , so far as I can discover" What is the definition of "discover"?


munificent

Context: a munificent gift

Instruction: "a munificent gift" What is the definition of "munificent"?


capitulation

the act of surrendering usually under agreed conditions

Instruction: "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort" What is the definition of "capitulation"?


assiduous

Context: her assiduous attempts to learn French

Instruction: "her assiduous attempts to learn French" What is the definition of "assiduous"?


drab

Context: her drab personality

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

Instruction: "her drab personality" What is the definition of "drab"?


drab

Context: drab faded curtains

Instruction: "drab faded curtains" What is the definition of "drab"?


drab

Context: drab faded curtains

Instruction: "drab faded curtains" What is the definition of "drab"?


resettle

Context: The immigrants had to resettle

Instruction: "The immigrants had to resettle" What is the definition of "resettle"?


monarchal

Context: monarchal pomp

having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch

Instruction: "monarchal pomp" What is the definition of "monarchal"?


monarchal

Context: monarchal government

ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch

Instruction: "monarchal government" What is the definition of "monarchal"?


concoction

any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients

mixture dough roux dressing stuffing mix filling

Instruction: "he volunteered to taste her latest concoction" What is the definition of "concoction"?


concoction

Instruction: "it suddenly spewed out a thick green concoction" What is the definition of "concoction"?


concoction

Context: his testimony was a concoction

the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose

Instruction: "his testimony was a concoction" What is the definition of "concoction"?


blind

Context: he spent hours reading to the blind

people who have severe visual impairments , considered as a group

Instruction: "he spent hours reading to the blind" What is the definition of "blind"?


blind

Context: he waited impatiently in the blind

a hiding place sometimes used by hunters especially duck hunters

Instruction: "he waited impatiently in the blind" What is the definition of "blind"?


blind

Instruction: "a person is blind to the extent that he must devise alternative techniques to do efficiently those things he would do with sight if he had normal vision " -- Kenneth Jernigan" What is the definition of "blind"?


blind

Context: blind to a lover 's faults

unable or unwilling to perceive or understand

Instruction: "blind to a lover 's faults" What is the definition of "blind"?


blind

Context: blind hatred

Instruction: "blind hatred" What is the definition of "blind"?


centerpiece

Instruction: "education was the centerpiece of the Democratic Party 's political platform" What is the definition of "centerpiece"?


stiffness

the property of moving with pain or difficulty

Instruction: "he awoke with a painful stiffness in his neck" What is the definition of "stiffness"?


stiffness

firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action

Instruction: "a charming host without any touch of stiffness or pomposity" What is the definition of "stiffness"?


system

Context: he bought a new stereo system

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

Instruction: "he bought a new stereo system" What is the definition of "system"?


system

a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

Instruction: "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going" What is the definition of "system"?


system

a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium

Instruction: "in a static system oil can not be replaced by water on a surface" What is the definition of "system"?


upper

Context: the upper bunk

Instruction: "the upper bunk" What is the definition of "upper"?


upper

Context: the upper half of the class

Instruction: "the upper half of the class" What is the definition of "upper"?


crimp

Context: crimp hair

Instruction: "crimp hair" What is the definition of "crimp"?


apoplectic

Context: apoplectic seizure

pertaining to or characteristic of apoplexy

Instruction: "apoplectic seizure" What is the definition of "apoplectic"?


imitate

Context: Life imitate art

to appear like , as in behavior or appearance

Instruction: "Life imitate art" What is the definition of "imitate"?


renovate

Context: My wife wants us to renovate

Instruction: "My wife wants us to renovate" What is the definition of "renovate"?


renovate

Context: This will renovate my spirits

recreate revive energize reviving reanimate arouse quicken brace stimulate revivify energizing

Instruction: "This will renovate my spirits" What is the definition of "renovate"?


advantageous

Context: a contract advantageous to our country

Instruction: "a contract advantageous to our country" What is the definition of "advantageous"?


ceremonially

Instruction: "he was ceremonially sworn in as President" What is the definition of "ceremonially"?


unstrained

Instruction: "the campaign would not leave party loyalties unstrained" What is the definition of "unstrained"?


unstrained

Context: his playing is facile and unstrained

Instruction: "his playing is facile and unstrained" What is the definition of "unstrained"?


unstrained

Context: his playing is facile and unstrained

Instruction: "his playing is facile and unstrained" What is the definition of "unstrained"?


seizure

Context: he suffered an epileptic seizure

a sudden occurrence or recurrence of a disease

Instruction: "he suffered an epileptic seizure" What is the definition of "seizure"?


bilateral

Instruction: "a bilateral agreement between the United States and Japan" What is the definition of "bilateral"?


crested

Context: The river crested last night

Instruction: "The river crested last night" What is the definition of "crested"?


crested

Context: golden crested

having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head

Instruction: "golden crested" What is the definition of "crested"?


crested

Context: golden crested

Instruction: "golden crested" What is the definition of "crested"?


shadowing

Context: The police are shadowing her

to follow , usually without the persons knowledge

Instruction: "The police are shadowing her" What is the definition of "shadowing"?


counter

Context: run counter

Instruction: "run counter" What is the definition of "counter"?


elicit

Context: elicit a solution

Instruction: "elicit a solution" What is the definition of "elicit"?


albatross

Context: she was an albatross around his neck

impediment handicap hinderance millstone deterrent

Instruction: "she was an albatross around his neck" What is the definition of "albatross"?


semiweekly

Context: he called home semiweekly

Instruction: "he called home semiweekly" What is the definition of "semiweekly"?


valued

Context: a valued friend

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

Instruction: "a valued friend" What is the definition of "valued"?


malpractice

professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage

Instruction: "the widow sued his surgeon for malpractice" What is the definition of "malpractice"?


copious

Context: she took copious notes

large in number or quantity especially of discourse

Instruction: "she took copious notes" What is the definition of "copious"?


copious

Context: copious provisions

Instruction: "copious provisions" What is the definition of "copious"?


patent

Context: patent ductus arteriosus

Instruction: "patent ductus arteriosus" What is the definition of "patent"?


patent

Context: patent ductus arteriosus

Instruction: "patent ductus arteriosus" What is the definition of "patent"?


patent

Context: patent advantages

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

Instruction: "patent advantages" What is the definition of "patent"?


maund

Instruction: "the official maund in India is 82.6 pounds avoirdupois" What is the definition of "maund"?


maund

has different values in different countries

Instruction: "the official maund in India is 82.6 pounds avoirdupois" What is the definition of "maund"?