noteworthy

Context: a noteworthy advance in cancer research

Instruction: "a noteworthy advance in cancer research" What is the definition of "noteworthy"?


noteworthy

Instruction: "a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain" What is the definition of "noteworthy"?


semitransparent

Context: semitransparent curtains at the windows

allowing light to pass through diffusely

Instruction: "semitransparent curtains at the windows" What is the definition of "semitransparent"?


knack

Instruction: "he had a special knack for getting into trouble" What is the definition of "knack"?


dashing

Context: Waves were dashing against the rock

Instruction: "Waves were dashing against the rock" What is the definition of "dashing"?


dashing

Context: a dashing hero

Instruction: "a dashing hero" What is the definition of "dashing"?


perceptible

Context: a perceptible limp

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

Instruction: "a perceptible limp" What is the definition of "perceptible"?


perceptible

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

Instruction: "a perceptible sense of expectation in the court" What is the definition of "perceptible"?


perceptible

Context: he continued after a perceptible pause

Instruction: "he continued after a perceptible pause" What is the definition of "perceptible"?


majority

Context: the majority of his customers prefer it

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts

Instruction: "the majority of his customers prefer it" What is the definition of "majority"?


majority

Context: the majority of his customers prefer it

Instruction: "the majority of his customers prefer it" What is the definition of "majority"?


hypertrophied

Context: hypertrophied myocardial fibers

excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

Instruction: "hypertrophied myocardial fibers" What is the definition of "hypertrophied"?


floppy

a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit

Instruction: "floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price" What is the definition of "floppy"?


floppy

used to store data or programs for a microcomputer

Instruction: "floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price" What is the definition of "floppy"?


floppy

Context: a spaniel with floppy ears

Instruction: "a spaniel with floppy ears" What is the definition of "floppy"?


usurious

Context: usurious interest rate

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

Instruction: "usurious interest rate" What is the definition of "usurious"?


confuse

gravel mystify befuddle baffling confound get perplexed amazing pose disorient demoralize baffle perplex amaze confounded fox puzzle stick beat bewilder bedevil perplexing fuddle

Instruction: "These questions confuse even the experts" What is the definition of "confuse"?


ineluctable

Context: an ineluctable destiny

Instruction: "an ineluctable destiny" What is the definition of "ineluctable"?


humorously

Instruction: "Dickens had humorously suggested a special service of intercession at St. Paul 's Cathedral" What is the definition of "humorously"?


genitive

Context: the genitive endings

serving to express or indicate possession

Instruction: "the genitive endings" What is the definition of "genitive"?


western

Context: our company 's western office

Instruction: "our company 's western office" What is the definition of "western"?


forthcoming

Context: federal funds were not forthcoming

Instruction: "federal funds were not forthcoming" What is the definition of "forthcoming"?


forthcoming

Context: the forthcoming holidays

Instruction: "the forthcoming holidays" What is the definition of "forthcoming"?


ungrateful

Context: ungrateful heirs

Instruction: "ungrateful heirs" What is the definition of "ungrateful"?


ungrateful

Instruction: "I will not perform the ungrateful task of comparing cases of failure " - Abraham Lincoln" What is the definition of "ungrateful"?


deck

Context: deck the halls with holly

beautify ornament bedeck adorn plume grace decorate

Instruction: "deck the halls with holly" What is the definition of "deck"?


adulterate

Context: adulterate liquor

to corrupt , debase , or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance

corrupt debased sophisticate debase load dilute spoil doctor diluted

Instruction: "adulterate liquor" What is the definition of "adulterate"?


adulterate

Context: adulterate liquor

to often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

corrupt debased sophisticate debase load dilute spoil doctor diluted

Instruction: "adulterate liquor" What is the definition of "adulterate"?


weariness

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

Instruction: "weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep" What is the definition of "weariness"?


corpus

Context: he edited the Hemingway corpus

Instruction: "he edited the Hemingway corpus" What is the definition of "corpus"?


estimable

Context: estimable assets

Instruction: "estimable assets" What is the definition of "estimable"?


imperishable

Context: imperishable truths

Instruction: "imperishable truths" What is the definition of "imperishable"?


enticing

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

Instruction: "difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement" What is the definition of "enticing"?


circulate

Context: circulate a rumor

spread carry diffused air run propagate bare distribute generalized disperse sow broadcast diffuse

Instruction: "circulate a rumor" What is the definition of "circulate"?


circulate

Context: The air here does not circulate

to move through a space , circuit or system , returning to the starting point

Instruction: "The air here does not circulate" What is the definition of "circulate"?


lonely

Context: felt sad and lonely

Instruction: "felt sad and lonely" What is the definition of "lonely"?


lonely

Context: a lonely crossroads

Instruction: "a lonely crossroads" What is the definition of "lonely"?


lonely

Instruction: "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel" What is the definition of "lonely"?


gradient

Context: a five-degree gradient

the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal

slope pitch slant gentleness steepness gradualness grade abruptness

Instruction: "a five-degree gradient" What is the definition of "gradient"?


gaze

Context: he fixed his paternal gaze on me

Instruction: "he fixed his paternal gaze on me" What is the definition of "gaze"?


grandiosity

Context: the grandiosity of his prose

fustian ornateness bombast grandiloquence flourish claptrap

Instruction: "the grandiosity of his prose" What is the definition of "grandiosity"?


grandiosity

Context: the grandiosity of his prose

fustian ornateness bombast grandiloquence flourish claptrap

Instruction: "the grandiosity of his prose" What is the definition of "grandiosity"?


stimulant

Context: stimulant phenomena

Instruction: "stimulant phenomena" What is the definition of "stimulant"?


magnetically

Context: magnetically contaminated material

Instruction: "magnetically contaminated material" What is the definition of "magnetically"?


magnetically

Context: he was magnetically attracted to her

Instruction: "he was magnetically attracted to her" What is the definition of "magnetically"?


cohesive

Context: a cohesive agent

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


cohesive

Context: a cohesive organization

Instruction: "a cohesive organization" What is the definition of "cohesive"?


cohesive

Context: a cohesive organization

Instruction: "a cohesive organization" What is the definition of "cohesive"?


incurably

Context: she was incurably optimistic

Instruction: "she was incurably optimistic" What is the definition of "incurably"?


incurably

Context: he is incurably ill

Instruction: "he is incurably ill" What is the definition of "incurably"?


helpless

Context: lying ill and helpless

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

Instruction: "lying ill and helpless" What is the definition of "helpless"?


helpless

Context: as helpless as a baby

Instruction: "as helpless as a baby" What is the definition of "helpless"?


sufficiency

sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations

Instruction: "her father questioned the young suitor 's sufficiency" What is the definition of "sufficiency"?


sufficiency

the quality of being sufficient for the end in view

Instruction: "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence" What is the definition of "sufficiency"?


sufficiency

Instruction: "there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country" What is the definition of "sufficiency"?


sufficiency

a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

Instruction: "there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country" What is the definition of "sufficiency"?


refulgent

Context: a refulgent sunset

Instruction: "a refulgent sunset" What is the definition of "refulgent"?


compendious

Context: a short and compendious book

Instruction: "a short and compendious book" What is the definition of "compendious"?


darken

Context: darken a room

Instruction: "darken a room" What is the definition of "darken"?


assessable

Context: the assessable qualities of art

Instruction: "the assessable qualities of art" What is the definition of "assessable"?


unscrupulous

Instruction: "unscrupulous politicos who would be happy to sell ... their country in order to gain power" What is the definition of "unscrupulous"?


probe

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

Instruction: "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" What is the definition of "probe"?


furtive

Context: a furtive manner

Instruction: "a furtive manner" What is the definition of "furtive"?


furtive

Context: a furtive manner

Instruction: "a furtive manner" What is the definition of "furtive"?


furtive

Context: furtive behavior

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


colonial

Context: coral is a colonial organism

composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony

Instruction: "coral is a colonial organism" What is the definition of "colonial"?


beginning

Context: the beginning of the war

the event consisting of the start of something

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


beginning

Instruction: "` It was a dark and stormy night ' is a hackneyed beginning for a story" What is the definition of "beginning"?


swim

dove diving travel traveled dive swimming fin crawl school schooling going moving paddle

Instruction: "We had to swim for 20 minutes to reach the shore" What is the definition of "swim"?


climb

to go upward with gradual or continuous progress

rise mountaineer ride lift scale uprise escalade arise rose mount ramp

Instruction: "Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house ?" What is the definition of "climb"?


gamely

Instruction: "he was seen by a shepherd , gamely negotiating a particularly tricky section of the mountain road to San Doloroso" What is the definition of "gamely"?


spoken

Context: a spoken message

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech

Instruction: "a spoken message" What is the definition of "spoken"?


spoken

Context: a spoken message

Instruction: "a spoken message" What is the definition of "spoken"?


rebuke

an act or expression of criticism and censure

admonition speech castigation reproof reprimand criticism reproach correction

Instruction: "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face" What is the definition of "rebuke"?


frowzy

Context: filled the door with her frowzy bulk

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person

Instruction: "filled the door with her frowzy bulk" What is the definition of "frowzy"?


frowzy

Context: filled the door with her frowzy bulk

Instruction: "filled the door with her frowzy bulk" What is the definition of "frowzy"?


generalized

not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment

Instruction: "the hedgehog is a primitive and generalized mammal" What is the definition of "generalized"?


primeval

Context: the forest primeval

Instruction: "the forest primeval" What is the definition of "primeval"?


primeval

Context: the forest primeval

in an earliest or original stage or state

Instruction: "the forest primeval" What is the definition of "primeval"?


executive

Context: the executive branch

having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc. .

Instruction: "the executive branch" What is the definition of "executive"?


declaration

Context: his declaration of innocence

unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction

Instruction: "his declaration of innocence" What is the definition of "declaration"?


prettily

Context: all this is most prettily done

Instruction: "all this is most prettily done" What is the definition of "prettily"?


peripatetic

Context: peripatetic country preachers

Instruction: "peripatetic country preachers" What is the definition of "peripatetic"?


shrill

Context: a shrill whistle

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

Instruction: "a shrill whistle" What is the definition of "shrill"?


shrill

Context: a shrill turquoise

Instruction: "a shrill turquoise" What is the definition of "shrill"?


shrill

Context: shrill criticism

Instruction: "shrill criticism" What is the definition of "shrill"?


profoundness

Context: the profoundness of his ignorance

Instruction: "the profoundness of his ignorance" What is the definition of "profoundness"?


incredulously

Instruction: "the woman looked up at her incredulously" What is the definition of "incredulously"?


hundredfold

Context: they money increased a hundredfold

Instruction: "they money increased a hundredfold" What is the definition of "hundredfold"?


regulate

Context: regulate the temperature

to fix or adjust the time , amount , degree , or rate of

Instruction: "regulate the temperature" What is the definition of "regulate"?


regulate

to bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage

order zone district standardize governing governess determine decide govern

Instruction: "We can not regulate the way people dress" What is the definition of "regulate"?


regulate

order zone district standardize governing governess determine decide govern

Instruction: "We can not regulate the way people dress" What is the definition of "regulate"?


genuine

Context: a genuine Picasso

Instruction: "a genuine Picasso" What is the definition of "genuine"?


genuine

Context: genuine emotion

Instruction: "genuine emotion" What is the definition of "genuine"?


genuine

Context: genuine emotion

Instruction: "genuine emotion" What is the definition of "genuine"?


pyrogenic

Context: pyrogenic strata

produced under conditions involving intense heat

Instruction: "pyrogenic strata" What is the definition of "pyrogenic"?


pyrogenic

Context: pyrogenic strata

Instruction: "pyrogenic strata" What is the definition of "pyrogenic"?


elementary

Context: an elementary problem in statistics

Instruction: "an elementary problem in statistics" What is the definition of "elementary"?


elementary

Instruction: "an elementary need for love and nurturing" What is the definition of "elementary"?


implausible

Context: gave the teacher an implausible excuse

having a quality that provokes disbelief

Instruction: "gave the teacher an implausible excuse" What is the definition of "implausible"?


implausible

Context: an implausible explanation

Instruction: "an implausible explanation" What is the definition of "implausible"?


plum

Context: a political plum

a highly desirable position or assignment

Instruction: "a political plum" What is the definition of "plum"?


bargain

Context: he made a bargain with the devil

an agreement between parties usually arrived at after discussion fixing obligations of each

Instruction: "he made a bargain with the devil" What is the definition of "bargain"?


bargain

Context: she got a bargain at the auction

Instruction: "she got a bargain at the auction" What is the definition of "bargain"?


womanly

befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman

Instruction: "womanly virtues of gentleness and compassion" What is the definition of "womanly"?


impart

Context: impart a new skill to the students

Instruction: "impart a new skill to the students" What is the definition of "impart"?


admirable

Context: trains ran with admirable precision

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

Instruction: "trains ran with admirable precision" What is the definition of "admirable"?


admirable

Instruction: "among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness" What is the definition of "admirable"?


preference

liking taste weakness predilection penchant

Instruction: "my own preference is for good literature" What is the definition of "preference"?


antipathy

Context: cats were his greatest antipathy

the object of a feeling of intense aversion

Instruction: "cats were his greatest antipathy" What is the definition of "antipathy"?


antipathy

Context: cats were his greatest antipathy

Instruction: "cats were his greatest antipathy" What is the definition of "antipathy"?


inhibit

Context: inhibit the action of the enzyme

to limit , block , or decrease the action or function of

Instruction: "inhibit the action of the enzyme" What is the definition of "inhibit"?


purposive

Context: purposive behavior

having or showing or acting with a purpose or design

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


purposive

Context: purposive behavior

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


tenuous

Context: a tenuous fluid

Instruction: "a tenuous fluid" What is the definition of "tenuous"?


tenuous

Context: a tenuous thread

Instruction: "a tenuous thread" What is the definition of "tenuous"?


tenuous

Context: a tenuous argument

Instruction: "a tenuous argument" What is the definition of "tenuous"?


tenuous

Context: a tenuous argument

Instruction: "a tenuous argument" What is the definition of "tenuous"?


meeting

Instruction: "next year the meeting will be in Chicago" What is the definition of "meeting"?


meeting

Instruction: "there was an informal meeting in my living room" What is the definition of "meeting"?


meeting

Instruction: "he still remembers their meeting in Paris" What is the definition of "meeting"?


meeting

Context: I 'll probably see you at the meeting

Instruction: "I 'll probably see you at the meeting" What is the definition of "meeting"?


instill

Context: instill medication into my eye

Instruction: "instill medication into my eye" What is the definition of "instill"?


pugilistic

Context: a pugilistic career

Instruction: "a pugilistic career" What is the definition of "pugilistic"?


tartly

Instruction: "` Never mind your immortal soul , ' she said tartly" What is the definition of "tartly"?


waxen

Context: waxen candles

Instruction: "waxen candles" What is the definition of "waxen"?


waxen

Instruction: "the poor face with the same awful waxen pallor " - Bram Stoker" What is the definition of "waxen"?


misstep

an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

Instruction: "confusion caused his unfortunate misstep" What is the definition of "misstep"?


capillary

Context: a capillary tube

long and slender with a very small internal diameter

Instruction: "a capillary tube" What is the definition of "capillary"?


word

Context: he did n't say a word about it

Instruction: "he did n't say a word about it" What is the definition of "word"?


presumptive

having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance

Instruction: "the presumptive heir ( or heir apparent )" What is the definition of "presumptive"?


presumptive

Context: presumptive evidence

affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance

Instruction: "presumptive evidence" What is the definition of "presumptive"?


seating

an area that includes places where several people can sit

Instruction: "there is seating for 40 students in this classroom" What is the definition of "seating"?


educational

Context: educational psychology

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


educational

Context: an educational film

Instruction: "an educational film" What is the definition of "educational"?


suffice

function satisfy qualify answer qualified

Instruction: "A ' B ' grade does n't suffice to get me into medical school" What is the definition of "suffice"?


suffice

to be adequate , either in quality or quantity

function satisfy qualify answer qualified

Instruction: "A ' B ' grade does n't suffice to get me into medical school" What is the definition of "suffice"?


oxygenation

Context: the oxygenation of the blood

the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen

Instruction: "the oxygenation of the blood" What is the definition of "oxygenation"?


scary

Context: a scary movie

Instruction: "a scary movie" What is the definition of "scary"?


swimming

Context: a big fish was swimming in the tank

travel dive fin crawl school swim paddle

Instruction: "a big fish was swimming in the tank" What is the definition of "swimming"?


swimming

Instruction: "my brain is swimming after the bottle of champagne" What is the definition of "swimming"?


swimming

Context: swimming eyes

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


slam

Context: slam the ball

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


unabridged

Context: an unabridged novel

Instruction: "an unabridged novel" What is the definition of "unabridged"?


recover

to regain a former condition after a financial loss

regress rebound recuperate revert return rally

Instruction: "We expect the stocks to recover to $ 2.90" What is the definition of "recover"?


delivery

Context: his reluctant delivery of bad news

the act of delivering or distributing something as goods or mail

Instruction: "his reluctant delivery of bad news" What is the definition of "delivery"?


delivery

Context: she had a difficult delivery

Instruction: "she had a difficult delivery" What is the definition of "delivery"?


register

Context: register for an election

Instruction: "register for an election" What is the definition of "register"?


register

Context: Her surprise did not register

Instruction: "Her surprise did not register" What is the definition of "register"?


bum

Context: throw the bum out

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

Instruction: "throw the bum out" What is the definition of "bum"?


bum

Context: a lazy bum

mope loon lazybones lagger dawdler idler loafer laggard sluggard slug trailer

Instruction: "a lazy bum" What is the definition of "bum"?


relaxation

Context: the relaxation of requirements

an occurrence of control or strength weakening

Instruction: "the relaxation of requirements" What is the definition of "relaxation"?


best

Context: they did their best

Instruction: "they did their best" What is the definition of "best"?


best

Context: he could beat the best of them

the person who is most outstanding or excellent

Instruction: "he could beat the best of them" What is the definition of "best"?


best

Context: he could beat the best of them

Instruction: "he could beat the best of them" What is the definition of "best"?


best

Context: the goal was to best the competition

outdo crushing outflank outmaneuver beat vanquish shell beating beaten crush trounce

Instruction: "the goal was to best the competition" What is the definition of "best"?


best

Context: the best film of the year

Instruction: "the best film of the year" What is the definition of "best"?


best

wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

Instruction: "the White House thought it best not to respond" What is the definition of "best"?


best

Instruction: "he played best after a couple of martinis" What is the definition of "best"?


best

Context: you 'd best stay at home

Instruction: "you 'd best stay at home" What is the definition of "best"?


best

Context: father knows best

from a position of superiority or authority

Instruction: "father knows best" What is the definition of "best"?


wrestle

Context: they had a fierce wrestle

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

Instruction: "they had a fierce wrestle" What is the definition of "wrestle"?


comprehensible

capable of being comprehended or understood

Instruction: "an idea comprehensible to the average mind" What is the definition of "comprehensible"?


quadratic

Context: quadratic shapes

of or relating to or resembling a square

Instruction: "quadratic shapes" What is the definition of "quadratic"?


quadratic

Context: quadratic equation

Instruction: "quadratic equation" What is the definition of "quadratic"?


royalty

Context: the wedding was attended by royalty

Instruction: "the wedding was attended by royalty" What is the definition of "royalty"?


inshore

Context: an inshore breeze

Instruction: "an inshore breeze" What is the definition of "inshore"?


inshore

Context: inshore fisheries

Instruction: "inshore fisheries" What is the definition of "inshore"?


inshore

Context: we swam two miles inshore

Instruction: "we swam two miles inshore" What is the definition of "inshore"?


sparing

Context: a sparing father and a spending son

Instruction: "a sparing father and a spending son" What is the definition of "sparing"?


smokeless

Context: smokeless factory stacks

emitting or containing little or no smoke

Instruction: "smokeless factory stacks" What is the definition of "smokeless"?


inattentive

Context: inattentive students

Instruction: "inattentive students" What is the definition of "inattentive"?


inattentive

Context: inattentive students

Instruction: "inattentive students" What is the definition of "inattentive"?


logistic

Context: logistic requirements

Instruction: "logistic requirements" What is the definition of "logistic"?


rococo

Context: an exquisite gilded rococo mirror

having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation

Instruction: "an exquisite gilded rococo mirror" What is the definition of "rococo"?


dishonest

Context: dishonest politicians

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


hairy

Context: Jacob was a hairy man

Instruction: "Jacob was a hairy man" What is the definition of "hairy"?


hairy

Context: hairy moments in the mountains

Instruction: "hairy moments in the mountains" What is the definition of "hairy"?


retrospection

Instruction: "some psychologists tried to contrast retrospection and introspection" What is the definition of "retrospection"?


sunrise

Context: high-technology sunrise industries

Instruction: "high-technology sunrise industries" What is the definition of "sunrise"?


sunrise

Context: high-technology sunrise industries

Instruction: "high-technology sunrise industries" What is the definition of "sunrise"?


ardently

Instruction: "the spirit of God knew very well that there was a deeper question to be settled before there could be the intervention in power that was so ardently desired" What is the definition of "ardently"?


formally

Context: the club will be formally recognized

Instruction: "the club will be formally recognized" What is the definition of "formally"?


formally

Context: he was dressed rather formally

Instruction: "he was dressed rather formally" What is the definition of "formally"?


ascribable

capable of being assigned or credited to

Instruction: "punctuation errors ascribable to careless proofreading" What is the definition of "ascribable"?


atrocious

Context: murder is an atrocious crime

Instruction: "murder is an atrocious crime" What is the definition of "atrocious"?


atrocious

Context: atrocious taste

Instruction: "atrocious taste" What is the definition of "atrocious"?


atrocious

Context: an atrocious automobile accident

Instruction: "an atrocious automobile accident" What is the definition of "atrocious"?


maroon

a person who is stranded as on an island

Instruction: "when the tide came in I was a maroon out there" What is the definition of "maroon"?


opening

Instruction: "the memorable opening bars of Beethoven 's Fifth" What is the definition of "opening"?


scenario

a setting for a work of art or literature

Instruction: "the scenario is France during the Reign of Terror" What is the definition of "scenario"?


oblivious

Instruction: "oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform" What is the definition of "oblivious"?


oblivious

Context: oblivious old age

Instruction: "oblivious old age" What is the definition of "oblivious"?


abortive

Context: an abortive revolt

failing to accomplish an intended result

Instruction: "an abortive revolt" What is the definition of "abortive"?


nonessential

Instruction: "nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry " - Pubs.MLA" What is the definition of "nonessential"?


fourfold

Context: a fourfold increase in the dosage

Instruction: "a fourfold increase in the dosage" What is the definition of "fourfold"?


fourfold

Instruction: "the price of gasoline has increased fourfold over the past two years" What is the definition of "fourfold"?


patiently

Context: he patiently played with the child

Instruction: "he patiently played with the child" What is the definition of "patiently"?


patiently

Context: he patiently played with the child

Instruction: "he patiently played with the child" What is the definition of "patiently"?


disapprove

Instruction: "I disapprove of her child rearing methods" What is the definition of "disapprove"?


antagonist

a muscle that relaxes while another contracts

Instruction: "when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist" What is the definition of "antagonist"?


certainly

Context: she certainly is a hard worker

definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely

Instruction: "she certainly is a hard worker" What is the definition of "certainly"?


funeral

Context: hundreds of people attended his funeral

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

Instruction: "hundreds of people attended his funeral" What is the definition of "funeral"?


disappearance

Instruction: "he regretted the disappearance of Greek from school curricula" What is the definition of "disappearance"?


somewhere

Context: they moved to somewhere in Spain

Instruction: "they moved to somewhere in Spain" What is the definition of "somewhere"?


somewhere

Context: she must be somewhere

Instruction: "she must be somewhere" What is the definition of "somewhere"?


subtle

Context: a subtle mind

Instruction: "a subtle mind" What is the definition of "subtle"?


subtle

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

Instruction: "his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change" What is the definition of "subtle"?


subtle

Context: a subtle poison

working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

Instruction: "a subtle poison" What is the definition of "subtle"?


harmonious

Instruction: "the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing" What is the definition of "harmonious"?


harmonious

Context: harmonious family relationships

Instruction: "harmonious family relationships" What is the definition of "harmonious"?


supply

Context: supply blankets for the beds

to circulate or distribute or equip with

Instruction: "supply blankets for the beds" What is the definition of "supply"?


festive

Context: a festive ( or festal ) occasion

Instruction: "a festive ( or festal ) occasion" What is the definition of "festive"?


invisible

Context: the invisible man

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


invisible

Context: the invisible man

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


invisible

Context: the invisible man

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


cashier

Context: cashier the literal sense of this word

Instruction: "cashier the literal sense of this word" What is the definition of "cashier"?


finely

Context: the surfaces were finely granular

Instruction: "the surfaces were finely granular" What is the definition of "finely"?


finely

Context: finely costumed actors

Instruction: "finely costumed actors" What is the definition of "finely"?


finely

Context: finely shaped features

Instruction: "finely shaped features" What is the definition of "finely"?


appellate

Context: appellate court

of or relating to or taking account of appeals usually legal appeals

Instruction: "appellate court" What is the definition of "appellate"?


pasteurize

Context: pasteurize milk

to heat food in order to kill harmful microorganisms

Instruction: "pasteurize milk" What is the definition of "pasteurize"?


mechanism

Context: a mechanism of social control

the technical aspects of doing something

Instruction: "a mechanism of social control" What is the definition of "mechanism"?


mechanism

Context: the mechanism of the ear

a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

Instruction: "the mechanism of the ear" What is the definition of "mechanism"?


hateful

Instruction: "no vice is universally as hateful as ingratitude " - Joseph Priestly" What is the definition of "hateful"?


hateful

Context: a hateful thing to do

Instruction: "a hateful thing to do" What is the definition of "hateful"?


separation

Context: the separation of wheat from chaff

Instruction: "the separation of wheat from chaff" What is the definition of "separation"?


whirl

Context: he was caught up in a whirl of work

Instruction: "he was caught up in a whirl of work" What is the definition of "whirl"?


whirl

Context: I gave it a whirl

Instruction: "I gave it a whirl" What is the definition of "whirl"?


blustering

Instruction: "blustering ( or blusterous ) winds of Patagonia" What is the definition of "blustering"?


technological

Context: a technological civilization

based in scientific and industrial progress

Instruction: "a technological civilization" What is the definition of "technological"?


technological

Context: technological development

of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles

Instruction: "technological development" What is the definition of "technological"?


obscurely

Context: this work is obscurely written

Instruction: "this work is obscurely written" What is the definition of "obscurely"?


likeness

Context: man created God in his own likeness

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

Instruction: "man created God in his own likeness" What is the definition of "likeness"?


blameworthy

Context: blameworthy if not criminal behavior

deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious

Instruction: "blameworthy if not criminal behavior" What is the definition of "blameworthy"?


weightiness

the relative importance granted to something

Instruction: "the progression implied an increasing weightiness of the items listed" What is the definition of "weightiness"?


populate

Instruction: "populate the forest with deer and wild boar for hunting" What is the definition of "populate"?


come

Context: come down here !

to move toward , travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

approach address accost coming travel traveled approaching emanate going moving

Instruction: "come down here !" What is the definition of "come"?


come

to reach or enter a state , relation , condition , use , or position

Instruction: "come into contact with a terrorist group" What is the definition of "come"?


backbone

the part of a network that connects other networks together

Instruction: "the backbone is the part of a communication network that carries the heaviest traffic" What is the definition of "backbone"?


air

Context: air pollution

a mixture of gases especially oxygen required for breathing

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


air

Context: air pollution

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


air

Context: her hand stopped in mid air

Instruction: "her hand stopped in mid air" What is the definition of "air"?


air

Context: an air of mystery

a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

Instruction: "an air of mystery" What is the definition of "air"?


air

Context: This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.

Instruction: "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M." What is the definition of "air"?


air

Context: We can not air this X-rated song

to broadcast over the airwaves , as in radio or television

satellite air send beam transmit bare interrogate broadcast

Instruction: "We can not air this X-rated song" What is the definition of "air"?


indignant

Context: an indignant denial

Instruction: "an indignant denial" What is the definition of "indignant"?


strenuous

Context: strenuous exercise

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

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


strenuous

Context: a strenuous task

Instruction: "a strenuous task" What is the definition of "strenuous"?


strenuous

Context: a strenuous task

Instruction: "a strenuous task" What is the definition of "strenuous"?


interpreter

someone who uses art to represent something

Instruction: "his paintings reveal a sensitive interpreter of nature" What is the definition of "interpreter"?


consensus

agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole

Instruction: "the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions" What is the definition of "consensus"?


smother

Context: smother the meat in gravy

Instruction: "smother the meat in gravy" What is the definition of "smother"?


smother

Context: smother a yawn

stifle conquer strangle inhibit repress suppress subdue subdued

Instruction: "smother a yawn" What is the definition of "smother"?


unreserved

Context: unreserved behavior

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


delicate

Context: a delicate violin passage

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing

Instruction: "a delicate violin passage" What is the definition of "delicate"?


delicate

Context: a delicate violin passage

Instruction: "a delicate violin passage" What is the definition of "delicate"?


delicate

Context: a surgeon 's delicate touch

marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique

Instruction: "a surgeon 's delicate touch" What is the definition of "delicate"?


delicate

Context: a kite too delicate to fly safely

Instruction: "a kite too delicate to fly safely" What is the definition of "delicate"?


delicate

Context: a baby 's delicate skin

Instruction: "a baby 's delicate skin" What is the definition of "delicate"?


systematic

Context: the investigation was very systematic

Instruction: "the investigation was very systematic" What is the definition of "systematic"?


infatuated

Context: His new car has infatuated him

to arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way

Instruction: "His new car has infatuated him" What is the definition of "infatuated"?


infatuated

Context: he was infatuated with her

marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness

Instruction: "he was infatuated with her" What is the definition of "infatuated"?


spot

Context: a bald spot

patch speckle plaque fleck dapple nebula speck splash fret

Instruction: "a bald spot" What is the definition of "spot"?


spot

Context: they changed his spot on the program

a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

Instruction: "they changed his spot on the program" What is the definition of "spot"?


sucking

Context: Mud was sucking at her feet

to draw something in by or as if by a vacuum

Instruction: "Mud was sucking at her feet" What is the definition of "sucking"?


vesicular

Context: normal vesicular breathing

Instruction: "normal vesicular breathing" What is the definition of "vesicular"?


diaphanous

Context: a hat with a diaphanous veil

Instruction: "a hat with a diaphanous veil" What is the definition of "diaphanous"?


inherently

Instruction: "the subject matter is sexual activity of any overt kind , which is depicted as inherently desirable and exciting" What is the definition of "inherently"?


exorbitant

Context: exorbitant rent

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

usurious unconscionable steeper steep outrageous

Instruction: "exorbitant rent" What is the definition of "exorbitant"?


intermittently

Instruction: "intermittently we questioned the barometer" What is the definition of "intermittently"?


aftermath

Context: the aftermath of war

the consequences of an event especially a catastrophic event

wake upshot outcome consequence result issue backwash event

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


rise

Instruction: "they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon" What is the definition of "rise"?


elderly

Instruction: "elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper" What is the definition of "elderly"?


pelt

Context: pelt the speaker with questions

to attack and bombard with or as if with missiles

Instruction: "pelt the speaker with questions" What is the definition of "pelt"?


jangling

Context: cowboys with jangling spurs

like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together

Instruction: "cowboys with jangling spurs" What is the definition of "jangling"?


draw

Context: the game ended in a draw

the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

Instruction: "the game ended in a draw" What is the definition of "draw"?


draw

Context: the luck of the draw

anything straws or pebbles etc. taken or chosen at random

Instruction: "the luck of the draw" What is the definition of "draw"?


draw

Context: I draw a line here

to make , formulate , or derive in the mind

Instruction: "I draw a line here" What is the definition of "draw"?


draw

Context: draw a weapon

to bring , take , or pull out of a container or from under a cover

Instruction: "draw a weapon" What is the definition of "draw"?


inward

Context: a concern with inward reflections

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

Instruction: "a concern with inward reflections" What is the definition of "inward"?


injudicious

Context: an injudicious measure

lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion

Instruction: "an injudicious measure" What is the definition of "injudicious"?


injudicious

Context: an injudicious measure

Instruction: "an injudicious measure" What is the definition of "injudicious"?


search

Instruction: "a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing" What is the definition of "search"?


brace

Context: he wore a brace on his knee

a support that steadies or strengthens something else

Instruction: "he wore a brace on his knee" What is the definition of "brace"?


getup

Context: his getup was exceedingly elegant

ensemble garb outfit trousseau attire rig dress

Instruction: "his getup was exceedingly elegant" What is the definition of "getup"?


confusion

Context: the army retreated in confusion

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

Instruction: "the army retreated in confusion" What is the definition of "confusion"?


confusion

Context: a confusion of impressions

a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

fog mystification haze bewilderment muddiness disarray daze distraction perplexity

Instruction: "a confusion of impressions" What is the definition of "confusion"?


soundly

Context: slept soundly through the storm

Instruction: "slept soundly through the storm" What is the definition of "soundly"?


soundly

Context: he was soundly defeated

completely and absolutely good is sometimes used informally for thoroughly

Instruction: "he was soundly defeated" What is the definition of "soundly"?


affection

protectiveness tenderness feeling regard attachment respect fondness warmness

Instruction: "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt" What is the definition of "affection"?


implantation

a surgical procedure that places something in the human body

Instruction: "the implantation of radioactive pellets in the prostate gland" What is the definition of "implantation"?


motor

Instruction: "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action" What is the definition of "motor"?


motor

Context: motor nerves

conveying information to the muscles from the cns

Instruction: "motor nerves" What is the definition of "motor"?


motor

Context: motor energy

Instruction: "motor energy" What is the definition of "motor"?


faster

Context: grass courts are faster than clay

Instruction: "grass courts are faster than clay" What is the definition of "faster"?


spectral

Context: spectral colors

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


spectral

Context: spectral emanations

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

Instruction: "spectral emanations" What is the definition of "spectral"?


consolidate

Context: consolidate one 's gains

Instruction: "consolidate one 's gains" What is the definition of "consolidate"?


consolidate

Context: consolidate one 's gains

Instruction: "consolidate one 's gains" What is the definition of "consolidate"?


hoof

Context: let 's hoof it to the disco

Instruction: "let 's hoof it to the disco" What is the definition of "hoof"?


brackish

Context: a thin brackish gruel

Instruction: "a thin brackish gruel" What is the definition of "brackish"?


brackish

Context: a thin brackish gruel

Instruction: "a thin brackish gruel" What is the definition of "brackish"?


brackish

Context: a brackish lagoon

slightly salty especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water

Instruction: "a brackish lagoon" What is the definition of "brackish"?


pour

Context: pour water over the floor

Instruction: "pour water over the floor" What is the definition of "pour"?


exception

Instruction: "with the exception of the children , everyone was told the news" What is the definition of "exception"?


exception

Context: an exception tests the rule

an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization

Instruction: "an exception tests the rule" What is the definition of "exception"?


exception

Context: his authority is beyond exception

Instruction: "his authority is beyond exception" What is the definition of "exception"?


commensurable

Context: hours and minutes are commensurable

capable of being measured by a common standard

Instruction: "hours and minutes are commensurable" What is the definition of "commensurable"?


articulation

Context: the articulation of my feelings

Instruction: "the articulation of my feelings" What is the definition of "articulation"?


vertical

Context: a vertical camera angle

at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

Instruction: "a vertical camera angle" What is the definition of "vertical"?


vertical

Context: a column still vertical amid the ruins

Instruction: "a column still vertical amid the ruins" What is the definition of "vertical"?


vertical

Context: vertical social mobility

of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy as levels of social class or income group

Instruction: "vertical social mobility" What is the definition of "vertical"?


scrappy

Context: a scrappy admiral

Instruction: "a scrappy admiral" What is the definition of "scrappy"?


news

Context: they awaited news of the outcome

information about recent and important events

Instruction: "they awaited news of the outcome" What is the definition of "news"?


news

Context: it was news to me

informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone

Instruction: "it was news to me" What is the definition of "news"?


arrival

Context: they awaited her arrival

Instruction: "they awaited her arrival" What is the definition of "arrival"?


utterly

Context: utterly miserable

Instruction: "utterly miserable" What is the definition of "utterly"?


utterly

Context: utterly miserable

Instruction: "utterly miserable" What is the definition of "utterly"?


empire

Context: the British created a great empire

a group of countries under a single authority

Instruction: "the British created a great empire" What is the definition of "empire"?


barrier

any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

Instruction: "intolerance is a barrier to understanding" What is the definition of "barrier"?


redeposit

Context: redeposit a cheque

Instruction: "redeposit a cheque" What is the definition of "redeposit"?


edifying

enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement

Instruction: "the paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read" What is the definition of "edifying"?


magic

possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers

Instruction: "magic signs that protect against adverse influence" What is the definition of "magic"?


fanciful

Context: a fanciful mind

Instruction: "a fanciful mind" What is the definition of "fanciful"?


fanciful

Instruction: "the falsehood about some fanciful secret treaties " - F.D.Roosevelt" What is the definition of "fanciful"?


fanciful

Instruction: "the falsehood about some fanciful secret treaties " - F.D.Roosevelt" What is the definition of "fanciful"?


fanciful

Instruction: "a fanciful pattern with intertwined vines and flowers" What is the definition of "fanciful"?


swollen

Instruction: "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty" What is the definition of "swollen"?


swollen

having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Instruction: "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty" What is the definition of "swollen"?


akin

Context: a feeling akin to terror

Instruction: "a feeling akin to terror" What is the definition of "akin"?


criticism

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

Instruction: "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" What is the definition of "criticism"?


criticism

a serious examination and judgment of something

Instruction: "constructive criticism is always appreciated" What is the definition of "criticism"?


handsomely

Context: the volume was handsomely bound

Instruction: "the volume was handsomely bound" What is the definition of "handsomely"?


handsomely

Instruction: "India has responded handsomely by providing 3,000 men" What is the definition of "handsomely"?


fuzzy

Instruction: "a vague and fuzzy idea of the world of finance" What is the definition of "fuzzy"?


fuzzy

Instruction: "a vague and fuzzy idea of the world of finance" What is the definition of "fuzzy"?


recreate

Context: The students all recreate alike

to engage in recreational activities rather than work

Instruction: "The students all recreate alike" What is the definition of "recreate"?


recreate

Context: The students all recreate alike

Instruction: "The students all recreate alike" What is the definition of "recreate"?


starvation

the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine

Instruction: "the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender" What is the definition of "starvation"?


synthetic

Context: synthetic leather

Instruction: "synthetic leather" What is the definition of "synthetic"?


synthetic

Context: synthetic leather

Instruction: "synthetic leather" What is the definition of "synthetic"?


synthetic

involving or of the nature of synthesis combining separate elements to form a coherent whole as opposed to analysis

Instruction: "limnology is essentially a synthetic science composed of elements ... that extend well beyond the limits of biology " - P.S.Welch" What is the definition of "synthetic"?


synthetic

of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts

Instruction: "` all men are arrogant ' is a synthetic proposition" What is the definition of "synthetic"?


acquiescence

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

yielding agreement acceptance assent concession

Instruction: "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly" What is the definition of "acquiescence"?


dignity

Context: it was beneath his dignity to cheat

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

Instruction: "it was beneath his dignity to cheat" What is the definition of "dignity"?


dignity

Context: he behaved with great dignity

Instruction: "he behaved with great dignity" What is the definition of "dignity"?


dignity

Instruction: "he respected the dignity of the emissaries" What is the definition of "dignity"?


insignificantly

Instruction: "some people living insignificantly among us" What is the definition of "insignificantly"?


insignificantly

Instruction: "Our budget will only be insignificantly affected by these new cuts" What is the definition of "insignificantly"?


fortnightly

Context: he visited his cousins fortnightly

Instruction: "he visited his cousins fortnightly" What is the definition of "fortnightly"?


parochial

Context: parochial schools

relating to or supported by or located in a parish

Instruction: "parochial schools" What is the definition of "parochial"?


parochial

Instruction: "little sympathy with parochial mentality" What is the definition of "parochial"?


circumnavigation

traveling around something by ship or plane

Instruction: "Magellan 's circumnavigation of the earth proved that it is a globe" What is the definition of "circumnavigation"?


singleness

Instruction: "the singleness of his motives could not be questioned" What is the definition of "singleness"?


singleness

Context: his singleness of purpose

the quality of concentrating on one central objective

Instruction: "his singleness of purpose" What is the definition of "singleness"?


ponderous

Context: a ponderous stone

having great mass and weight and unwieldiness

Instruction: "a ponderous stone" What is the definition of "ponderous"?


ponderous

Context: a ponderous speech

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


ponderous

Context: ponderous prehistoric beasts

Instruction: "ponderous prehistoric beasts" What is the definition of "ponderous"?


figurative

Context: figurative language

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


figurative

Context: figurative language

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


figurative

consisting of or forming human or animal figures

Instruction: "the figurative art of the humanistic tradition " - Herbert Read" What is the definition of "figurative"?


anew

Context: wanted to write the story anew

Instruction: "wanted to write the story anew" What is the definition of "anew"?


compare

Context: beyond compare

Instruction: "beyond compare" What is the definition of "compare"?


compare

Instruction: "This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes" What is the definition of "compare"?


compare

to consider or describe as similar , equal , or analogous

Instruction: "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans" What is the definition of "compare"?


inconstant

Context: inconstant affections

likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason

Instruction: "inconstant affections" What is the definition of "inconstant"?


inconstant

Context: inconstant affections

Instruction: "inconstant affections" What is the definition of "inconstant"?


flat

Context: a flat desk

having a surface without slope , tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

Instruction: "a flat desk" What is the definition of "flat"?


flat

Context: flat computer monitors

having a relatively broad surface in relation to depth or thickness

Instruction: "flat computer monitors" What is the definition of "flat"?


flat

Context: found himself lying flat on the floor

stretched out and lying at full length along the ground

Instruction: "found himself lying flat on the floor" What is the definition of "flat"?


flat

Context: B flat

lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone

Instruction: "B flat" What is the definition of "flat"?


flat

Instruction: "came out flat for less work and more pay" What is the definition of "flat"?


flat

Instruction: "came out flat for less work and more pay" What is the definition of "flat"?


murderous

Context: murderous thugs

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

Instruction: "murderous thugs" What is the definition of "murderous"?


please

Context: The waiters around her aim to please

Instruction: "The waiters around her aim to please" What is the definition of "please"?


please

Context: please pay attention

Instruction: "please pay attention" What is the definition of "please"?


trenchant

Context: trenchant criticism

having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought , expression , or intellect

Instruction: "trenchant criticism" What is the definition of "trenchant"?


trenchant

Context: a trenchant argument

characterized by or full of force and vigor

Instruction: "a trenchant argument" What is the definition of "trenchant"?


trenchant

Instruction: "trenchant distinctions between right and wrong" What is the definition of "trenchant"?


incomplete

Context: an incomplete account of his life

Instruction: "an incomplete account of his life" What is the definition of "incomplete"?


incomplete

Context: an incomplete account of his life

Instruction: "an incomplete account of his life" What is the definition of "incomplete"?


incomplete

Context: his thesis is still incomplete

Instruction: "his thesis is still incomplete" What is the definition of "incomplete"?


pit

Context: they dug a pit to bury the body

Instruction: "they dug a pit to bury the body" What is the definition of "pit"?


pit

Instruction: "pit a chess player against the Russian champion" What is the definition of "pit"?


reason

Context: the reason that war was declared

a rational motive for a belief or action

Instruction: "the reason that war was declared" What is the definition of "reason"?


reason

an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon

Instruction: "the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly" What is the definition of "reason"?


reason

the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

Instruction: "we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil" What is the definition of "reason"?


reason

Context: The children must learn to reason

Instruction: "The children must learn to reason" What is the definition of "reason"?


refreshing

Context: common sense of a most refreshing sort

Instruction: "common sense of a most refreshing sort" What is the definition of "refreshing"?


disarmament

Instruction: "the disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete" What is the definition of "disarmament"?


dejected

Context: is dejected but trying to look cheerful

Instruction: "is dejected but trying to look cheerful" What is the definition of "dejected"?


viable

Context: viable seeds

capable of life or normal growth and development

Instruction: "viable seeds" What is the definition of "viable"?


pinch

Context: the pinch of the recession

Instruction: "the pinch of the recession" What is the definition of "pinch"?


scald

Instruction: "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled" What is the definition of "scald"?


scald

Context: scald the milk

Instruction: "scald the milk" What is the definition of "scald"?


midst

Context: in the midst of the crowd

the location of something surrounded by other things

Instruction: "in the midst of the crowd" What is the definition of "midst"?


inappropriate

not suitable for a particular occasion etc

Instruction: "noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness" What is the definition of "inappropriate"?


inappropriate

Context: completely inappropriate behavior

not in keeping with what is correct or proper

Instruction: "completely inappropriate behavior" What is the definition of "inappropriate"?


supernumerary

Context: supernumerary ornamentation

more than is needed , desired , or required

Instruction: "supernumerary ornamentation" What is the definition of "supernumerary"?


evict

to expel or eject without recourse to legal process

Instruction: "The landlord wanted to evict the tenants so he banged on the pipes every morning at 3 a.m." What is the definition of "evict"?


unruffled

free from emotional agitation or nervous tension

Instruction: "with contented mind and unruffled spirit " - Anthony Trollope" What is the definition of "unruffled"?


unruffled

Context: unruffled water

Instruction: "unruffled water" What is the definition of "unruffled"?


pressing

Context: at the pressing of a button

compression press pushing push impression pressure

Instruction: "at the pressing of a button" What is the definition of "pressing"?


pressing

Context: too pressing to permit of longer delay

Instruction: "too pressing to permit of longer delay" What is the definition of "pressing"?


fabulous

Context: a fabulous vacation

Instruction: "a fabulous vacation" What is the definition of "fabulous"?


fabulous

Context: the fabulous unicorn

based on or told of in traditional stories

Instruction: "the fabulous unicorn" What is the definition of "fabulous"?


fabulous

Context: the fabulous unicorn

lacking factual basis or historical validity

Instruction: "the fabulous unicorn" What is the definition of "fabulous"?


fabulous

Instruction: "the fabulous endurance of a marathon runner" What is the definition of "fabulous"?


masted

Instruction: "probably was so masted when she set forth " - S.E.Morrison" What is the definition of "masted"?


masted

Instruction: "probably was so masted when she set forth " - S.E.Morrison" What is the definition of "masted"?


brewing

Context: the tea is brewing

to sit or let sit in boiling water so as to extract the flavor

Instruction: "the tea is brewing" What is the definition of "brewing"?


infiltration

the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium

Instruction: "the infiltration of seawater through the lava" What is the definition of "infiltration"?


protest

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

Instruction: "they finished the game under protest to the league president" What is the definition of "protest"?


protest

the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

Instruction: "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall" What is the definition of "protest"?


smoldering

Context: a smoldering fire

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


model

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

theory possibility simulation framework hypothesis

Instruction: "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems" What is the definition of "model"?


model

Context: his car was an old model

Instruction: "his car was an old model" What is the definition of "model"?


model

a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor

Instruction: "the president did n't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos" What is the definition of "model"?


model

Context: model a head with clay

Instruction: "model a head with clay" What is the definition of "model"?


model

Context: model citizens

Instruction: "model citizens" What is the definition of "model"?


warpath

Context: the chief is on the warpath today

Instruction: "the chief is on the warpath today" What is the definition of "warpath"?


constantly

Context: constantly kind and gracious

without variation or change , in every case

Instruction: "constantly kind and gracious" What is the definition of "constantly"?


constantly

Context: the world is constantly changing

Instruction: "the world is constantly changing" What is the definition of "constantly"?


squalid

Instruction: "the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal" What is the definition of "squalid"?


squalid

Instruction: "a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town" What is the definition of "squalid"?


deposit

money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use

Instruction: "his deposit was refunded when he returned the car" What is the definition of "deposit"?


deposit

Context: deposit the suitcase on the bench

set bury laying laid put lay situate place pose putting posit setting

Instruction: "deposit the suitcase on the bench" What is the definition of "deposit"?


condemnatory

Context: a condemnatory decree

containing or imposing condemnation or censure

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


southerly

Context: took a southerly course

situated in or oriented toward the south

Instruction: "took a southerly course" What is the definition of "southerly"?


southerly

Context: a hot southerly wind

Instruction: "a hot southerly wind" What is the definition of "southerly"?


southerly

Context: a hot southerly wind

Instruction: "a hot southerly wind" What is the definition of "southerly"?


southerly

Context: the ship turned southerly

Instruction: "the ship turned southerly" What is the definition of "southerly"?


southerly

Context: a wind blew southerly

Instruction: "a wind blew southerly" What is the definition of "southerly"?


bronchial

Context: bronchial tubes

relating to or associated with the bronchi

Instruction: "bronchial tubes" What is the definition of "bronchial"?


sociality

the tendency to associate with others and to form social groups

Instruction: "mammals as a class are not strong on sociality" What is the definition of "sociality"?


joke

Context: he told a very funny joke

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

scream humor funny witticism riot jape jest howler

Instruction: "he told a very funny joke" What is the definition of "joke"?


joke

Instruction: "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke" What is the definition of "joke"?


eligibility

Context: eligibility of a candidate for office

Instruction: "eligibility of a candidate for office" What is the definition of "eligibility"?


toughen

Context: This experience will toughen her

Instruction: "This experience will toughen her" What is the definition of "toughen"?


exfoliation

Context: exfoliation is increased by sunburn

the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin

Instruction: "exfoliation is increased by sunburn" What is the definition of "exfoliation"?


suspicion

Context: he tried to shield me from suspicion

Instruction: "he tried to shield me from suspicion" What is the definition of "suspicion"?


irritation

Instruction: "any food produced irritation of the stomach" What is the definition of "irritation"?


asexual

Context: an asexual spore

Instruction: "an asexual spore" What is the definition of "asexual"?


shopworn

Context: shopworn merchandise at half price

worn or faded from being on display in a store

Instruction: "shopworn merchandise at half price" What is the definition of "shopworn"?


absurdity

Instruction: "the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown 's behavior" What is the definition of "absurdity"?


defect

Instruction: "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information" What is the definition of "defect"?


faceted

Context: a faceted diamond

Instruction: "a faceted diamond" What is the definition of "faceted"?


relegate

to refer to another person for decision or judgment

Instruction: "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues" What is the definition of "relegate"?


relegate

Instruction: "People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms" What is the definition of "relegate"?


tally

a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

Instruction: "their first tally came in the 3rd inning" What is the definition of "tally"?


diseased

Context: diseased tonsils

caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology

Instruction: "diseased tonsils" What is the definition of "diseased"?


cliff

Instruction: "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town" What is the definition of "cliff"?


dubious

Instruction: "they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious" What is the definition of "dubious"?


dubious

Context: dubious about agreeing to go

Instruction: "dubious about agreeing to go" What is the definition of "dubious"?


dubious

Context: he has a dubious record indeed

Instruction: "he has a dubious record indeed" What is the definition of "dubious"?


sciatic

Context: sciatic nerve

of or relating to the ischium or the part of the hipbone containing it

Instruction: "sciatic nerve" What is the definition of "sciatic"?


bodiless

Context: a bodiless head

Instruction: "a bodiless head" What is the definition of "bodiless"?


bodiless

Context: bodiless ghosts

Instruction: "bodiless ghosts" What is the definition of "bodiless"?


nerveless

marked by calm self-control especially in trying circumstances

Instruction: "the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament" What is the definition of "nerveless"?


nerveless

Instruction: "the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament" What is the definition of "nerveless"?


nerveless

Instruction: "a weak , nerveless fool , devoid of energy and promptitude " - Nathaniel Hawthorne" What is the definition of "nerveless"?


carbonize

Context: carbonize coal

Instruction: "carbonize coal" What is the definition of "carbonize"?


relatively

Context: the situation is relatively calm now

Instruction: "the situation is relatively calm now" What is the definition of "relatively"?


relatively

Context: the situation is relatively calm now

Instruction: "the situation is relatively calm now" What is the definition of "relatively"?


uncle

Context: he played uncle to lonely students

a source of help and advice and encouragement

Instruction: "he played uncle to lonely students" What is the definition of "uncle"?


guess

reckoning thought opine suspected suppose suspect reckon anticipate expect thinking

Instruction: "I guess she is angry at me for standing her up" What is the definition of "guess"?


pungent

Context: the pungent taste of radishes

Instruction: "the pungent taste of radishes" What is the definition of "pungent"?


pungent

Context: pungent satire

Instruction: "pungent satire" What is the definition of "pungent"?


weigh

matter countess weigh press pressing count

Instruction: "weigh heavily on the mind " , " Something pressed on his mind" What is the definition of "weigh"?


groom

Context: groom the dogs

Instruction: "groom the dogs" What is the definition of "groom"?


conflict

an open clash between two opposing groups or individuals

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

Instruction: "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph " -- Thomas Paine" What is the definition of "conflict"?


conflict

opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings

Instruction: "he was immobilized by conflict and indecision" What is the definition of "conflict"?


conflict

a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

Instruction: "his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post" What is the definition of "conflict"?


inhale

Context: inhale the fresh mountain air

Instruction: "inhale the fresh mountain air" What is the definition of "inhale"?


diatomic

Context: a diatomic molecule

of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms

Instruction: "a diatomic molecule" What is the definition of "diatomic"?


peculiarly

Context: these peculiarly cinematic elements

Instruction: "these peculiarly cinematic elements" What is the definition of "peculiarly"?


peculiarly

Context: he 's behaving rather peculiarly

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

Instruction: "he 's behaving rather peculiarly" What is the definition of "peculiarly"?


peculiarly

Context: under peculiarly tragic circumstances

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

Instruction: "under peculiarly tragic circumstances" What is the definition of "peculiarly"?


barely

Context: they could barely hear the speaker

Instruction: "they could barely hear the speaker" What is the definition of "barely"?


barely

Context: a barely furnished room

Instruction: "a barely furnished room" What is the definition of "barely"?


attentive

Context: attentive to details

Instruction: "attentive to details" What is the definition of "attentive"?


tricky

Context: a tricky recipe to follow

Instruction: "a tricky recipe to follow" What is the definition of "tricky"?


tricky

Context: tricky Dick

knavish sly foxy slick tricksy guileful cunning

Instruction: "tricky Dick" What is the definition of "tricky"?


disparagingly

Instruction: "these mythological figures are described disparagingly as belonging ` only to a story '" What is the definition of "disparagingly"?


boneless

Context: jellyfish are boneless

Instruction: "jellyfish are boneless" What is the definition of "boneless"?


spousal

Context: a fitting symbol of spousal love

Instruction: "a fitting symbol of spousal love" What is the definition of "spousal"?


spousal

Context: spousal rites

Instruction: "spousal rites" What is the definition of "spousal"?


laxness

the condition of being physiologically lax

Instruction: "baths can help the laxness of the bowels" What is the definition of "laxness"?


uppermost

Context: the uppermost book in the pile

Instruction: "the uppermost book in the pile" What is the definition of "uppermost"?


uppermost

Context: say what comes uppermost

in or into the most prominent position , as in the mind

Instruction: "say what comes uppermost" What is the definition of "uppermost"?


uppermost

Context: the blade turned uppermost

Instruction: "the blade turned uppermost" What is the definition of "uppermost"?


oratory

Context: he loved the sound of his own oratory

addressing an audience formally usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous

Instruction: "he loved the sound of his own oratory" What is the definition of "oratory"?


try

Context: she gave it a good try

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

share strain stab battle play offer attempt contribution best trial test batting whirl crack shot bid struggle foray run worst endeavor activity essay

Instruction: "she gave it a good try" What is the definition of "try"?


impact

Instruction: "the book had an important impact on my thinking" What is the definition of "impact"?


impact

Instruction: "the book had an important impact on my thinking" What is the definition of "impact"?


removal

Instruction: "he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy" What is the definition of "removal"?


deficient

Context: a deficient education

Instruction: "a deficient education" What is the definition of "deficient"?


rugged

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction

Instruction: "with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture" What is the definition of "rugged"?


rugged

Instruction: "with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture" What is the definition of "rugged"?


rugged

Context: a rugged competitive examination

Instruction: "a rugged competitive examination" What is the definition of "rugged"?


rugged

Context: a rugged competitive examination

Instruction: "a rugged competitive examination" What is the definition of "rugged"?


rugged

Context: rugged ground

Instruction: "rugged ground" What is the definition of "rugged"?


farming

Context: farming is a strenuous life

agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life

Instruction: "farming is a strenuous life" What is the definition of "farming"?


farming

Context: My son is farming in California

Instruction: "My son is farming in California" What is the definition of "farming"?


farming

Context: My son is farming in California

Instruction: "My son is farming in California" What is the definition of "farming"?


farming

Context: farming communities

Instruction: "farming communities" What is the definition of "farming"?


manicure

Context: manicure fingernails

Instruction: "manicure fingernails" What is the definition of "manicure"?


sorrowful

Context: sorrowful widows

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

Instruction: "sorrowful widows" What is the definition of "sorrowful"?


simmer

Context: the stew remained at a simmer for hours

temperature just below the boiling point

Instruction: "the stew remained at a simmer for hours" What is the definition of "simmer"?


simmer

Context: simmer the sauce

Instruction: "simmer the sauce" What is the definition of "simmer"?


chic

Context: chic elegance

Instruction: "chic elegance" What is the definition of "chic"?


previous

Context: the previous owner

just preceding something else in time or order

Instruction: "the previous owner" What is the definition of "previous"?


previous

Instruction: "our condemnation of him was a bit previous" What is the definition of "previous"?


previous

Instruction: "the previous occupant of the White House" What is the definition of "previous"?


sleeved

Context: sleeved garments

made with sleeves or sleeves especially as specified

Instruction: "sleeved garments" What is the definition of "sleeved"?


sleeved

Context: sleeved garments

Instruction: "sleeved garments" What is the definition of "sleeved"?


gastric

Context: gastric ulcer

Instruction: "gastric ulcer" What is the definition of "gastric"?


original

Context: this painting is a copy of the original

something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

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


original

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

Instruction: "the original inhabitants of the Americas" What is the definition of "original"?


original

Context: the play is original

not derived or copied or translated from something else

Instruction: "the play is original" What is the definition of "original"?


original

Context: the play is original

Instruction: "the play is original" What is the definition of "original"?


original

Context: a truly original approach

being or productive of something fresh and unusual

Instruction: "a truly original approach" What is the definition of "original"?


original

Context: a truly original approach

Instruction: "a truly original approach" What is the definition of "original"?


sham

Context: sham modesty

Instruction: "sham modesty" What is the definition of "sham"?


rare

Context: a rare word

Instruction: "a rare word" What is the definition of "rare"?


rare

Context: a rare word

Instruction: "a rare word" What is the definition of "rare"?


rare

Context: a rare appearance

Instruction: "a rare appearance" What is the definition of "rare"?


rare

Context: rare herbs

Instruction: "rare herbs" What is the definition of "rare"?


carve

Context: carve one 's name into the bark

to engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface

Instruction: "carve one 's name into the bark" What is the definition of "carve"?


insular

Context: insular territories

relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island

Instruction: "insular territories" What is the definition of "insular"?


insular

Context: an exceedingly insular man

suggestive of the isolated life of an island

Instruction: "an exceedingly insular man" What is the definition of "insular"?


insular

Context: an exceedingly insular man

so deeply private as to seem inaccessible to the scrutiny of a novelist - leonard michaels

Instruction: "an exceedingly insular man" What is the definition of "insular"?


insular

Context: insular attitudes toward foreigners

Instruction: "insular attitudes toward foreigners" What is the definition of "insular"?


choker

Context: he could win if he was n't a choker

an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation

Instruction: "he could win if he was n't a choker" What is the definition of "choker"?


accommodate

to provide with something desired or needed

Instruction: "Can you accommodate me with a rental car ?" What is the definition of "accommodate"?


accommodate

Context: This hotel can accommodate 250 guests

Instruction: "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests" What is the definition of "accommodate"?


accommodate

Context: This hotel can accommodate 250 guests

Instruction: "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests" What is the definition of "accommodate"?


accommodate

to make one thing compatible with another

Instruction: "The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories" What is the definition of "accommodate"?


avaricious

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

Instruction: "they are avaricious and will do anything for money" What is the definition of "avaricious"?


ram

Context: ram the gate with a sledgehammer

to strike or drive against with a heavy impact

Instruction: "ram the gate with a sledgehammer" What is the definition of "ram"?


articulate

Context: articulate speech

expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language

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


alarmed

Context: The empty house alarmed him

to warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness

Instruction: "The empty house alarmed him" What is the definition of "alarmed"?


alias

Context: Mr. Smith , alias Mr. Lafayette

as known or named at another time or place

Instruction: "Mr. Smith , alias Mr. Lafayette" What is the definition of "alias"?


outboard

Context: the outboard section of a wing

located away from the midline of a vessel or aircraft

Instruction: "the outboard section of a wing" What is the definition of "outboard"?


impudent

Instruction: "the student was kept in for impudent behavior" What is the definition of "impudent"?


impudent

Instruction: "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers" What is the definition of "impudent"?


disable

Context: disable this command on your computer

to make unable to perform a certain action

confine hold change restrain pinioned alter modify incapacitate pinion

Instruction: "disable this command on your computer" What is the definition of "disable"?


enemy

Context: the enemy attacked at dawn

Instruction: "the enemy attacked at dawn" What is the definition of "enemy"?


enemy

Context: he viewed lawyers as the real enemy

Instruction: "he viewed lawyers as the real enemy" What is the definition of "enemy"?


inflammatory

Context: an inflammatory process

Instruction: "an inflammatory process" What is the definition of "inflammatory"?


geographically

Instruction: "they are geographically closer to the center of town" What is the definition of "geographically"?


malleable

Context: malleable metals such as gold

capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

Instruction: "malleable metals such as gold" What is the definition of "malleable"?


product

Context: they improve their product every year

an artifact that has been created by someone or some process

deliverable job magazine inspiration production book flick newspaper pic volume paper film yield fruit creation output

Instruction: "they improve their product every year" What is the definition of "product"?


product

Context: the product of 2 and 3 is 6

Instruction: "the product of 2 and 3 is 6" What is the definition of "product"?


product

Context: a product of lime and nitric acid

a chemical substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction

Instruction: "a product of lime and nitric acid" What is the definition of "product"?


expository

Context: clean expository writing

Instruction: "clean expository writing" What is the definition of "expository"?


turning

Context: the turning of the wind

yaw gyration reversal volution yaws movement turn return motion revolution

Instruction: "the turning of the wind" What is the definition of "turning"?


heritage

Context: a heritage of freedom

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

Instruction: "a heritage of freedom" What is the definition of "heritage"?


heritage

Context: the world 's heritage of knowledge

any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors

Instruction: "the world 's heritage of knowledge" What is the definition of "heritage"?


incongruous

Context: a plan incongruous with reason

lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

Instruction: "a plan incongruous with reason" What is the definition of "incongruous"?


coalescent

Context: coalescent tradititions

Instruction: "coalescent tradititions" What is the definition of "coalescent"?


phrasal

Context: phrasal verb

of or relating to or functioning as a phrase

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


sooty

Context: a sooty chimney

Instruction: "a sooty chimney" What is the definition of "sooty"?


spell

a verbal formula believed to have magical force

speech charm incantation conjuration curse

Instruction: "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands" What is the definition of "spell"?


spell

Context: a spell of work

a time for working after which you will be relieved by someone else

Instruction: "a spell of work" What is the definition of "spell"?


mature

Context: I need to mature my thoughts

to develop and work out fully in ones mind

Instruction: "I need to mature my thoughts" What is the definition of "mature"?


mature

Context: These bonds mature in 2005

Instruction: "These bonds mature in 2005" What is the definition of "mature"?


mature

Context: mature for her age

Instruction: "mature for her age" What is the definition of "mature"?


mature

Context: a mature cell

having reached full natural growth or development

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


mature

Context: mature plans

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


encyclopedic

Context: encyclopedic knowledge

Instruction: "encyclopedic knowledge" What is the definition of "encyclopedic"?


indecently

Context: she was rather indecently dressed

Instruction: "she was rather indecently dressed" What is the definition of "indecently"?


stingy

Instruction: "she practices economy without being stingy" What is the definition of "stingy"?


thing

Context: this thing has got to end

Instruction: "this thing has got to end" What is the definition of "thing"?


thing

Context: a thing of the spirit

Instruction: "a thing of the spirit" What is the definition of "thing"?


passport

any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission

Instruction: "his wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society" What is the definition of "passport"?


virtually

Context: the strike virtually paralyzed the city

Instruction: "the strike virtually paralyzed the city" What is the definition of "virtually"?


virtually

slightly short of or not quite accomplished

Instruction: "virtually all the parties signed the contract" What is the definition of "virtually"?


virtually

Instruction: "virtually all the parties signed the contract" What is the definition of "virtually"?


poisonous

Context: poisonous hate

Instruction: "poisonous hate" What is the definition of "poisonous"?


poisonous

Context: poisonous hate

Instruction: "poisonous hate" What is the definition of "poisonous"?


laic

characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

Instruction: "set his collar in laic rather than clerical position" What is the definition of "laic"?


strain

nervousness resulting from mental stress

Instruction: "his responsibilities were a constant strain" What is the definition of "strain"?


strain

Context: Do n't strain your mind too much

Instruction: "Do n't strain your mind too much" What is the definition of "strain"?


strain

Context: Do n't strain your mind too much

Instruction: "Do n't strain your mind too much" What is the definition of "strain"?


different

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

Instruction: "took different approaches to the problem" What is the definition of "different"?


different

Context: people are profoundly different

Instruction: "people are profoundly different" What is the definition of "different"?


different

Instruction: "advertising that strives continually to be different" What is the definition of "different"?


different

Instruction: "advertising that strives continually to be different" What is the definition of "different"?


different

Instruction: "each interviewed different members of the community" What is the definition of "different"?


headway

Instruction: "the ship made little headway against the gale" What is the definition of "headway"?


moralism

judgments about another persons morality

Instruction: "he could not stand her hectoring moralism" What is the definition of "moralism"?


cutting

Context: the cutting of whiskey with water

Instruction: "the cutting of whiskey with water" What is the definition of "cutting"?


cutting

Context: cutting remarks

Instruction: "cutting remarks" What is the definition of "cutting"?


cutting

Context: a cutting wind

painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

Instruction: "a cutting wind" What is the definition of "cutting"?


wholesale

Context: wholesale destruction

Instruction: "wholesale destruction" What is the definition of "wholesale"?


wholesale

Context: I buy food wholesale

on a large scale without careful discrimination

Instruction: "I buy food wholesale" What is the definition of "wholesale"?


legible

Context: legible handwriting

Instruction: "legible handwriting" What is the definition of "legible"?


adverbial

Context: adverbial syntax

of or relating to or functioning as an adverb

Instruction: "adverbial syntax" What is the definition of "adverbial"?


fabrication

the act of making something a product from raw materials

Instruction: "the synthesis and fabrication of single crystals" What is the definition of "fabrication"?


begin

Context: begin a new chapter in your life

Instruction: "begin a new chapter in your life" What is the definition of "begin"?


small

Context: a small car

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

Instruction: "a small car" What is the definition of "small"?


small

Instruction: "a series of death struggles with small time in between" What is the definition of "small"?


small

especially in degree or intensity or scope

Instruction: "a series of death struggles with small time in between" What is the definition of "small"?


small

Context: a small business

Instruction: "a small business" What is the definition of "small"?


unsaturated

Context: an unsaturated salt solution

Instruction: "an unsaturated salt solution" What is the definition of "unsaturated"?


unsaturated

Context: an unsaturated salt solution

capable of dissolving more of a substance at a given temperature

Instruction: "an unsaturated salt solution" What is the definition of "unsaturated"?


unsaturated

Context: unsaturated fats

used of a compound especially of carbon containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond

Instruction: "unsaturated fats" What is the definition of "unsaturated"?


unsaturated

Context: an unsaturated red

Instruction: "an unsaturated red" What is the definition of "unsaturated"?


unsaturated

Context: an unsaturated red

Instruction: "an unsaturated red" What is the definition of "unsaturated"?


vivacious

Context: a charming and vivacious hostess

Instruction: "a charming and vivacious hostess" What is the definition of "vivacious"?


actionable

Context: slander is an actionable offense

Instruction: "slander is an actionable offense" What is the definition of "actionable"?


weather

Context: they were hoping for good weather

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

Instruction: "they were hoping for good weather" What is the definition of "weather"?


reimbursement

compensation paid to someone for damages or losses or money already spent etc. .

Instruction: "he received reimbursement for his travel expenses" What is the definition of "reimbursement"?


mention

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

remark allusion retrospection reference comment

Instruction: "she made frequent mention of her promotion" What is the definition of "mention"?


mention

Instruction: "although he did n't win the prize he did get special mention" What is the definition of "mention"?


mention

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

cite credit quotation acknowledgment reference note citation notation

Instruction: "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases" What is the definition of "mention"?


costume

Context: he won the prize for best costume

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

Instruction: "he won the prize for best costume" What is the definition of "costume"?


costume

unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place

Instruction: "in spite of the heat he insisted on his woolen costume" What is the definition of "costume"?


virtuoso

Context: a virtuoso performance

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

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


prominently

Instruction: "the new car was prominently displayed in the driveway" What is the definition of "prominently"?


realization

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

apprehension recognition understanding savvy

Instruction: "a growing realization of the risk involved" What is the definition of "realization"?


dust

Context: the furniture was covered with dust

fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air

Instruction: "the furniture was covered with dust" What is the definition of "dust"?


dust

free microscopic particles of solid material

Instruction: "astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust" What is the definition of "dust"?


acceleration

Instruction: "modern science caused an acceleration of cultural change" What is the definition of "acceleration"?


stuff

Context: the trunk was full of stuff

Instruction: "the trunk was full of stuff" What is the definition of "stuff"?


stuff

Context: do n't give me that stuff

Instruction: "do n't give me that stuff" What is the definition of "stuff"?


stuff

Context: stuff a bearskin

to treat with grease , fill , and prepare for mounting

Instruction: "stuff a bearskin" What is the definition of "stuff"?


posterior

Context: the mood posterior to

Instruction: "the mood posterior to" What is the definition of "posterior"?


man

Context: it was every man for himself

the generic use of the word to refer to any human being

Instruction: "it was every man for himself" What is the definition of "man"?


man

Context: he awaited word from his man in Havana

Instruction: "he awaited word from his man in Havana" What is the definition of "man"?


man

Context: We can not man all the desks

Instruction: "We can not man all the desks" What is the definition of "man"?


faith

Context: he cherished the faith of a good woman

complete confidence in a person or plan etc

Instruction: "he cherished the faith of a good woman" What is the definition of "faith"?


faith

Context: keep the faith

loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person

Instruction: "keep the faith" What is the definition of "faith"?


faith

Context: he lost his faith but not his morality

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

Instruction: "he lost his faith but not his morality" What is the definition of "faith"?


comical

Context: a comical look of surprise

Instruction: "a comical look of surprise" What is the definition of "comical"?


civilian

Context: civilian clothing

associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military

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


invariance

the nature of a quantity or property or function that remains unchanged when a given transformation is applied to it

Instruction: "the invariance of the configuration under translation" What is the definition of "invariance"?


revision

the act of revising or altering involving reconsideration and modification

metamorphosis qualification misdirection distraction alteration reorganization transformation translation

Instruction: "it would require a drastic revision of his opinion" What is the definition of "revision"?


felonious

Context: felonious intent

involving or being or having the nature of a crime

Instruction: "felonious intent" What is the definition of "felonious"?


imaginary

Context: a small child 's imaginary friends

Instruction: "a small child 's imaginary friends" What is the definition of "imaginary"?


imaginary

Context: a small child 's imaginary friends

Instruction: "a small child 's imaginary friends" What is the definition of "imaginary"?


rejuvenation

the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored

Instruction: "the annual rejuvenation of the landscape" What is the definition of "rejuvenation"?


splashy

Context: a splashy half-page ad

marked by ostentation but often tasteless

Instruction: "a splashy half-page ad" What is the definition of "splashy"?


dismal

Instruction: "the first dismal dispiriting days of November" What is the definition of "dismal"?


constitution

the act of forming or establishing something

establishment federation settlement formation beginning colonization

Instruction: "the constitution of a PTA group last year" What is the definition of "constitution"?


progress

Instruction: "he listened for the progress of the troops" What is the definition of "progress"?


progress

Context: great progress in the arts

gradual improvement or growth or development

furtherance development advancement promotion stride

Instruction: "great progress in the arts" What is the definition of "progress"?


prospective

Context: prospective earnings

of or concerned with or related to the future

Instruction: "prospective earnings" What is the definition of "prospective"?


strum

Context: strum a guitar

to sound the strings of a string instrument

Instruction: "strum a guitar" What is the definition of "strum"?


causal

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