permit

Context: This will permit the rain to run off

to make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

Instruction: "This will permit the rain to run off" What is the definition of "permit"?


effigy

Context: the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln

a representation of a person especially in the form of sculpture

scarecrow idol simulacrum god representation waxwork

Instruction: "the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln" What is the definition of "effigy"?


minutely

Instruction: "our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses" What is the definition of "minutely"?


dissipation

Context: the dissipation of the mist

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

Instruction: "the dissipation of the mist" What is the definition of "dissipation"?


dissipation

Instruction: "mindless dissipation of natural resources" What is the definition of "dissipation"?


dissipation

using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

Instruction: "mindless dissipation of natural resources" What is the definition of "dissipation"?


fruitful

Context: be fruitful and multiply

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

Instruction: "be fruitful and multiply" What is the definition of "fruitful"?


spreader

Context: he used his knife as a spreader

Instruction: "he used his knife as a spreader" What is the definition of "spreader"?


restitution

Instruction: "upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing" What is the definition of "restitution"?


scummy

Context: the scummy surface of the polluted pond

Instruction: "the scummy surface of the polluted pond" What is the definition of "scummy"?


scummy

Context: a scummy rabble

Instruction: "a scummy rabble" What is the definition of "scummy"?


palely

Context: his wife , always palely appealing

Instruction: "his wife , always palely appealing" What is the definition of "palely"?


palely

Context: his wife , always palely appealing

Instruction: "his wife , always palely appealing" What is the definition of "palely"?


palely

Context: a palely entertaining show

in a manner lacking interest or vitality

Instruction: "a palely entertaining show" What is the definition of "palely"?


shaker

Context: a shaker of traditional beliefs

Instruction: "a shaker of traditional beliefs" What is the definition of "shaker"?


statistically

Context: this is statistically impossible

Instruction: "this is statistically impossible" What is the definition of "statistically"?


peg

Context: peg a tent

Instruction: "peg a tent" What is the definition of "peg"?


athleticism

Instruction: "his music is characterized by a happy athleticism" What is the definition of "athleticism"?


egotistically

Context: he behaved egotistically

Instruction: "he behaved egotistically" What is the definition of "egotistically"?


grind

Context: grind the spices in a mortar

to reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

bray milling mill milled mash pulp fragmented pestle

Instruction: "grind the spices in a mortar" What is the definition of "grind"?


rut

Context: they fell into a conversational rut

a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape

Instruction: "they fell into a conversational rut" What is the definition of "rut"?


pragmatic

Context: not ideology but pragmatic politics

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

Instruction: "not ideology but pragmatic politics" What is the definition of "pragmatic"?


moribund

Context: a moribund patient

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


moribund

Context: a moribund patient

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


vermin

any of various small animals or insects that are pests

Instruction: "cereals must be protected from mice and other vermin" What is the definition of "vermin"?


vermin

Instruction: "cereals must be protected from mice and other vermin" What is the definition of "vermin"?


merely

Context: I was merely asking

Instruction: "I was merely asking" What is the definition of "merely"?


visceral

Context: visceral bleeding

Instruction: "visceral bleeding" What is the definition of "visceral"?


mechanically

Context: this door opens mechanically

Instruction: "this door opens mechanically" What is the definition of "mechanically"?


mechanically

Context: this door opens mechanically

Instruction: "this door opens mechanically" What is the definition of "mechanically"?


mechanically

Context: he smiled mechanically

Instruction: "he smiled mechanically" What is the definition of "mechanically"?


mechanically

Context: he smiled mechanically

Instruction: "he smiled mechanically" What is the definition of "mechanically"?


rescue

Context: rescue prisoners

Instruction: "rescue prisoners" What is the definition of "rescue"?


pall

Context: pall the beer

Instruction: "pall the beer" What is the definition of "pall"?


votive

Context: votive prayers

Instruction: "votive prayers" What is the definition of "votive"?


reasonably

Context: the shoes are priced reasonably

to a moderately sufficient extent or degree

Instruction: "the shoes are priced reasonably" What is the definition of "reasonably"?


reasonably

Context: acted quite reasonably

with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner

Instruction: "acted quite reasonably" What is the definition of "reasonably"?


dynamically

Context: this pianist plays dynamically

Instruction: "this pianist plays dynamically" What is the definition of "dynamically"?


face

Context: he washed his face

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

Instruction: "he washed his face" What is the definition of "face"?


face

Context: the face of the city is changing

the general outward appearance of something

Instruction: "the face of the city is changing" What is the definition of "face"?


face

Context: the two sofas face each other

Instruction: "the two sofas face each other" What is the definition of "face"?


incompatible

Context: incompatible personalities

Instruction: "incompatible personalities" What is the definition of "incompatible"?


annihilation

Instruction: "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll" What is the definition of "annihilation"?


sufferable

Context: sufferable punishment

capable of being borne though unpleasant

Instruction: "sufferable punishment" What is the definition of "sufferable"?


according

Context: according to instructions

Instruction: "according to instructions" What is the definition of "according"?


according

Context: according to historians

Instruction: "according to historians" What is the definition of "according"?


backing

the act of providing approval and support

Instruction: "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives" What is the definition of "backing"?


amount

the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion

Instruction: "an adequate amount of food for four people" What is the definition of "amount"?


amount

revenue loss gain contribution advance red defalcation gross figure sum

Instruction: "the amount he had in cash was insufficient" What is the definition of "amount"?


amount

Context: This idea will never amount to anything

Instruction: "This idea will never amount to anything" What is the definition of "amount"?


collaboration

Instruction: "they worked either in collaboration or independently" What is the definition of "collaboration"?


consciously

Instruction: "she consciously played with the idea of inviting them" What is the definition of "consciously"?


barricade

Context: they stormed the barricade

a barrier usually thrown up hastily to impede the advance of an enemy

Instruction: "they stormed the barricade" What is the definition of "barricade"?


barricade

Context: barricade the streets

blocking block stop jam obstruct close blockade occlude

Instruction: "barricade the streets" What is the definition of "barricade"?


moot

Context: he organized the weekly moot

a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise

Instruction: "he organized the weekly moot" What is the definition of "moot"?


moot

Context: that is a moot question

Instruction: "that is a moot question" What is the definition of "moot"?


diploid

Context: diploid somatic cells

of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number

Instruction: "diploid somatic cells" What is the definition of "diploid"?


fixture

Context: a bum who is a Central Park fixture

Instruction: "a bum who is a Central Park fixture" What is the definition of "fixture"?


modernization

Instruction: "the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process" What is the definition of "modernization"?


concession

a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

Instruction: "he got the beer concession at the ball park" What is the definition of "concession"?


bulk

Context: it is cheaper to buy it in bulk

the property of something that is great in magnitude

Instruction: "it is cheaper to buy it in bulk" What is the definition of "bulk"?


bulk

Context: the bulk of the work is finished

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

Instruction: "the bulk of the work is finished" What is the definition of "bulk"?


bulk

Context: the bulk of the work is finished

Instruction: "the bulk of the work is finished" What is the definition of "bulk"?


hydra

trouble that can not be overcome by a single effort because of its many aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality

Instruction: "we may be facing a hydra that defies any easy solution" What is the definition of "hydra"?


prefect

Context: the prefect of Paris police

Instruction: "the prefect of Paris police" What is the definition of "prefect"?


introductory

Instruction: "began the slide show with some introductory remarks" What is the definition of "introductory"?


introductory

Context: an introductory art course

Instruction: "an introductory art course" What is the definition of "introductory"?


imperfect

Instruction: "had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities" What is the definition of "imperfect"?


imperfect

Instruction: "had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities" What is the definition of "imperfect"?


indisputable

Context: indisputable ( or sure ) proof

Instruction: "indisputable ( or sure ) proof" What is the definition of "indisputable"?


indisputable

Context: indisputable evidence of a witness

Instruction: "indisputable evidence of a witness" What is the definition of "indisputable"?


indisputable

Context: indisputable evidence of a witness

Instruction: "indisputable evidence of a witness" What is the definition of "indisputable"?


pay

Context: he wasted his pay on drink

Instruction: "he wasted his pay on drink" What is the definition of "pay"?


pay

to do or give something to somebody in return

Instruction: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing ?" What is the definition of "pay"?


solvable

Context: such problems are perfectly solvable

Instruction: "such problems are perfectly solvable" What is the definition of "solvable"?


victorious

Context: the victorious entry

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


painful

Context: worked with painful slowness

Instruction: "worked with painful slowness" What is the definition of "painful"?


painful

Context: the painful process of growing up

Instruction: "the painful process of growing up" What is the definition of "painful"?


painful

Context: a painful performance

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


bareback

Context: a bareback rider

Instruction: "a bareback rider" What is the definition of "bareback"?


bareback

Context: she prefers to ride her horse bareback

Instruction: "she prefers to ride her horse bareback" What is the definition of "bareback"?


border

Context: the rug had a wide blue border

a strip forming the outer edge of something

Instruction: "the rug had a wide blue border" What is the definition of "border"?


transitional

of or relating to or characterized by transition

Instruction: "adolescence is a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood" What is the definition of "transitional"?


reformatory

Context: reformatory punishment

Instruction: "reformatory punishment" What is the definition of "reformatory"?


perspicacious

Instruction: "much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument" What is the definition of "perspicacious"?


perspicacious

mentally acute or penetratingly discerning

Instruction: "much too perspicacious to be taken in by so spurious an argument" What is the definition of "perspicacious"?


retrieval

the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory

Instruction: "my retrieval of people 's names is very poor" What is the definition of "retrieval"?


weld

Context: weld metal

Instruction: "weld metal" What is the definition of "weld"?


necking

to kiss , embrace , or fondle with sexual passion

Instruction: "The couple were necking in the back seat of the car" What is the definition of "necking"?


grazing

Context: the herd was grazing

Instruction: "the herd was grazing" What is the definition of "grazing"?


violative

Context: violative of the principles of liberty

violating or tending to violate or offend against

Instruction: "violative of the principles of liberty" What is the definition of "violative"?


arrest

Context: the negotiations were in arrest

the state of inactivity following an interruption

stop countercheck halt inaction inactivity stoppage stay

Instruction: "the negotiations were in arrest" What is the definition of "arrest"?


pornographic

Context: pornographic films and magazines

Instruction: "pornographic films and magazines" What is the definition of "pornographic"?


marked

Context: walked with a marked limp

Instruction: "walked with a marked limp" What is the definition of "marked"?


marked

Context: a marked man

singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate

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


marked

Context: played with marked cards

Instruction: "played with marked cards" What is the definition of "marked"?


firm

Instruction: "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly" What is the definition of "firm"?


firm

Context: firm convictions

Instruction: "firm convictions" What is the definition of "firm"?


firm

Context: a firm mattress

Instruction: "a firm mattress" What is the definition of "firm"?


firm

Context: a firm grasp

Instruction: "a firm grasp" What is the definition of "firm"?


firm

Context: you must stand firm

Instruction: "you must stand firm" What is the definition of "firm"?


subordinate

Context: a subordinate kingdom

subject or submissive to authority or the control of another

Instruction: "a subordinate kingdom" What is the definition of "subordinate"?


subordinate

unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence

Instruction: "a subordinate ( or dependent ) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence" What is the definition of "subordinate"?


stratified

Context: stratified areas of the distribution

arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks

Instruction: "stratified areas of the distribution" What is the definition of "stratified"?


stratified

Instruction: "American society is becoming increasingly stratified" What is the definition of "stratified"?


stratified

Context: stratified rock

deposited or arranged in horizontal layers

Instruction: "stratified rock" What is the definition of "stratified"?


laboring

Instruction: "the bent backs of laboring slaves picking cotton" What is the definition of "laboring"?


herbal

Context: herbal tea , herbal medicine

Instruction: "herbal tea , herbal medicine" What is the definition of "herbal"?


tenor

Context: a tenor sax

intermediate between alto and baritone or bass

Instruction: "a tenor sax" What is the definition of "tenor"?


tenor

Context: tenor voice

of or close in range to the highest natural adult male voice

Instruction: "tenor voice" What is the definition of "tenor"?


practical

Context: he is a very practical person

Instruction: "he is a very practical person" What is the definition of "practical"?


practical

Context: a practical failure

being actually such in almost every respect

Instruction: "a practical failure" What is the definition of "practical"?


file

Context: file for divorce

to record in a public office or in a court of law

Instruction: "file for divorce" What is the definition of "file"?


serial

Context: serial processing

of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations

Instruction: "serial processing" What is the definition of "serial"?


serial

Context: serial concerts

Instruction: "serial concerts" What is the definition of "serial"?


serial

Context: serial monogamy

pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series

Instruction: "serial monogamy" What is the definition of "serial"?


manufacturing

Context: manufacturing is vital to Great Britain

the act of making something a product from raw materials

Instruction: "manufacturing is vital to Great Britain" What is the definition of "manufacturing"?


title

the name of a work of art or literary composition etc. .

Instruction: "he looked for books with the word ` jazz ' in the title" What is the definition of "title"?


drip

Context: there 's a drip through the roof

Instruction: "there 's a drip through the roof" What is the definition of "drip"?


drip

Context: there 's a drip through the roof

the formation and falling of drops of liquid

Instruction: "there 's a drip through the roof" What is the definition of "drip"?


jolt

Context: the door closed with a jolt

Instruction: "the door closed with a jolt" What is the definition of "jolt"?


minded

Context: I am not minded to answer any questions

Instruction: "I am not minded to answer any questions" What is the definition of "minded"?


flowery

Context: a flowery hat

of or relating to or suggestive of flowers

Instruction: "a flowery hat" What is the definition of "flowery"?


flowery

Context: a flowery speech

marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details

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


sloping

Context: an area of gently sloping hills

Instruction: "an area of gently sloping hills" What is the definition of "sloping"?


large

Context: a large city

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

Instruction: "a large city" What is the definition of "large"?


large

Context: played a large role in the negotiations

Instruction: "played a large role in the negotiations" What is the definition of "large"?


large

Context: taking the large view

Instruction: "taking the large view" What is the definition of "large"?


large

Context: a man given to large talk

Instruction: "a man given to large talk" What is the definition of "large"?


large

Context: a ship sailing large

Instruction: "a ship sailing large" What is the definition of "large"?


earth

the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

Instruction: "they dug into the earth outside the church" What is the definition of "earth"?


earth

Context: it was hell on earth

the abode of mortals as contrasted with heaven or hell

Instruction: "it was hell on earth" What is the definition of "earth"?


sift

Context: sift the flour

to separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

winnow riddle strain screen winnowing rice

Instruction: "sift the flour" What is the definition of "sift"?


sift

Context: sift the information

Instruction: "sift the information" What is the definition of "sift"?


shoeless

Context: shoeless Joe Jackson

Instruction: "shoeless Joe Jackson" What is the definition of "shoeless"?


makeshift

Context: the rock served as a makeshift hammer

done or made using whatever is available

Instruction: "the rock served as a makeshift hammer" What is the definition of "makeshift"?


offset

Context: offset deposits and withdrawals

Instruction: "offset deposits and withdrawals" What is the definition of "offset"?


sturdiness

Context: sturdiness of moral principle

resoluteness evidenced by strength of character

Instruction: "sturdiness of moral principle" What is the definition of "sturdiness"?


building

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

Instruction: "there was a three-story building on the corner" What is the definition of "building"?


building

Context: his hobby was the building of boats

construction leveling shipbuilding grading assembly fabrication

Instruction: "his hobby was the building of boats" What is the definition of "building"?


building

Instruction: "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border" What is the definition of "building"?


nucleated

Context: Some cells had nucleated

Instruction: "Some cells had nucleated" What is the definition of "nucleated"?


nucleated

Context: nucleated cells

having a nucleus or occurring in the nucleus

Instruction: "nucleated cells" What is the definition of "nucleated"?


ripe

Context: ripe peaches

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

Instruction: "ripe peaches" What is the definition of "ripe"?


ripe

Context: the colonists were ripe for revolution

Instruction: "the colonists were ripe for revolution" What is the definition of "ripe"?


ripe

Context: a ripe mind

at the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge

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


ripe

most suitable or right for a particular purpose

Instruction: "the time is ripe for great sociological changes" What is the definition of "ripe"?


sally

Instruction: "a sally into the wide world beyond his home" What is the definition of "sally"?


debarment

Instruction: "they achieved his debarment from holding public office" What is the definition of "debarment"?


foulness

Context: he understood the foulness of sin

Instruction: "he understood the foulness of sin" What is the definition of "foulness"?


foulness

Instruction: "they were wearied with the foulness of the weather" What is the definition of "foulness"?


floor

the inside lower horizontal surface as of a room , hallway , tent , or other structure

Instruction: "we spread our sleeping bags on the dry floor of the tent" What is the definition of "floor"?


floor

Context: the government established a wage floor

Instruction: "the government established a wage floor" What is the definition of "floor"?


extraordinary

Context: extraordinary authority

Instruction: "extraordinary authority" What is the definition of "extraordinary"?


extraordinary

Context: extraordinary authority

highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

Instruction: "extraordinary authority" What is the definition of "extraordinary"?


extraordinary

Context: an extraordinary desire for approval

Instruction: "an extraordinary desire for approval" What is the definition of "extraordinary"?


extraordinary

Context: an ambassador extraordinary

serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials

Instruction: "an ambassador extraordinary" What is the definition of "extraordinary"?


drunk

Context: drunk with excitement

Instruction: "drunk with excitement" What is the definition of "drunk"?


clinically

Context: she is clinically qualified

Instruction: "she is clinically qualified" What is the definition of "clinically"?


clawed

Context: She clawed the doorknob

Instruction: "She clawed the doorknob" What is the definition of "clawed"?


careful

exercising caution or showing care or attention

Instruction: "they were careful when crossing the busy street" What is the definition of "careful"?


careful

Context: careful of her feelings

Instruction: "careful of her feelings" What is the definition of "careful"?


careful

Instruction: "Thou art careful and troubled about many things " - Luke 10.41" What is the definition of "careful"?


barbed

Context: a barbed compliment

Instruction: "a barbed compliment" What is the definition of "barbed"?


produce

Context: The tree would not produce fruit

Instruction: "The tree would not produce fruit" What is the definition of "produce"?


produce

Context: We produce more cars than we can sell

to create or manufacture a man-made product

make proof extrude yield pulse output machine cut smelt elaborate print reproduce return pulsate printing laminate create breeding breed generate refashion yielding publish

Instruction: "We produce more cars than we can sell" What is the definition of "produce"?


produce

Context: These chemicals produce a noxious vapor

Instruction: "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor" What is the definition of "produce"?


verily

Context: I verily think so

Instruction: "I verily think so" What is the definition of "verily"?


verily

Context: I verily think so

Instruction: "I verily think so" What is the definition of "verily"?


pipe

Instruction: "pipe oil , water , and gas into the desert" What is the definition of "pipe"?


pipe

Context: pipe the skirt

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


servile

Context: spoke in a servile tone

submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

Instruction: "spoke in a servile tone" What is the definition of "servile"?


servile

relating to or involving slaves or appropriate for slaves or servants

Instruction: "Brown 's attempt at servile insurrection" What is the definition of "servile"?


gnarled

Context: The wind has gnarled this old tree

Instruction: "The wind has gnarled this old tree" What is the definition of "gnarled"?


gnarled

Context: gnarled and knotted hands

Instruction: "gnarled and knotted hands" What is the definition of "gnarled"?


gnarled

Context: gnarled and knotted hands

Instruction: "gnarled and knotted hands" What is the definition of "gnarled"?


clockwise

Context: please move clockwise in a circle

in the direction that the hands of a clock move

Instruction: "please move clockwise in a circle" What is the definition of "clockwise"?


entreaty

Context: an entreaty to stop the fighting

demagogy asking solicitation plea suit courtship appeal request

Instruction: "an entreaty to stop the fighting" What is the definition of "entreaty"?


subservience

the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan

Instruction: "all his actions were in subservience to the general plan" What is the definition of "subservience"?


huddle

Context: a huddle of frightened women

Instruction: "a huddle of frightened women" What is the definition of "huddle"?


huddle

Context: let 's huddle together -- it 's cold !

Instruction: "let 's huddle together -- it 's cold !" What is the definition of "huddle"?


inextinguishable

Context: an inextinguishable flame

Instruction: "an inextinguishable flame" What is the definition of "inextinguishable"?


eviscerate

Context: eviscerate the stomach

Instruction: "eviscerate the stomach" What is the definition of "eviscerate"?


spectroscopic

Context: spectroscopic analysis

of or relating to or involving spectroscopy

Instruction: "spectroscopic analysis" What is the definition of "spectroscopic"?


monstrosity

Instruction: "they regarded the atom bomb as a monstrosity" What is the definition of "monstrosity"?


outstay

Context: overstay or outstay one 's welcome

Instruction: "overstay or outstay one 's welcome" What is the definition of "outstay"?


inconveniently

Instruction: "he arrived at an inconveniently late hour" What is the definition of "inconveniently"?


dear

with or in a close or intimate relationship

Instruction: "my sisters and brothers are near and dear" What is the definition of "dear"?


dear

Context: this cost him dear

Instruction: "this cost him dear" What is the definition of "dear"?


composure

calmness cool repose temperament disposition poise serenity calm equanimity assuredness quiet

Instruction: "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" What is the definition of "composure"?


furniture

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

Instruction: "they had too much furniture for the small apartment" What is the definition of "furniture"?


goal

Instruction: "the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play" What is the definition of "goal"?


level

Context: the water reached ankle level

Instruction: "the water reached ankle level" What is the definition of "level"?


level

Context: level criticism or charges at somebody

Instruction: "level criticism or charges at somebody" What is the definition of "level"?


level

Context: I have to level with you

Instruction: "I have to level with you" What is the definition of "level"?


level

Context: I have to level with you

Instruction: "I have to level with you" What is the definition of "level"?


level

Context: spoke in a level voice

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


level

Context: a billiard table must be level

Instruction: "a billiard table must be level" What is the definition of "level"?


level

Context: the picture is level

Instruction: "the picture is level" What is the definition of "level"?


playful

Instruction: "playful children just let loose from school" What is the definition of "playful"?


unstudied

Instruction: "an air of unstudied spontaneous utterance is apt to be painstakingly achieved" What is the definition of "unstudied"?


unstudied

Instruction: "an air of unstudied spontaneous utterance is apt to be painstakingly achieved" What is the definition of "unstudied"?


unstudied

lacking knowledge gained by study often in a particular field

Instruction: "is unstudied in Latin as he is in may other matters" What is the definition of "unstudied"?


veracious

Context: a veracious witness

Instruction: "a veracious witness" What is the definition of "veracious"?


veracious

Context: a veracious account

Instruction: "a veracious account" What is the definition of "veracious"?


waxy

Context: careful , the floor is waxy

Instruction: "careful , the floor is waxy" What is the definition of "waxy"?


waxy

Context: a waxy mind

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


waxy

Context: a thin face with a waxy paleness

Instruction: "a thin face with a waxy paleness" What is the definition of "waxy"?


grounding

Context: a good grounding in mathematics

education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

Instruction: "a good grounding in mathematics" What is the definition of "grounding"?


chromatically

Context: chromatically pure

Instruction: "chromatically pure" What is the definition of "chromatically"?


attention

Context: She was the center of attention

a general interest that leads people to want to know more

Instruction: "She was the center of attention" What is the definition of "attention"?


unctuous

Context: the unctuous Uriah Heep

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

Instruction: "the unctuous Uriah Heep" What is the definition of "unctuous"?


fearful

Context: a fearful glance

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


fearful

Context: fearful slum conditions

Instruction: "fearful slum conditions" What is the definition of "fearful"?


fearful

Context: cast fearful glances at the large dog

Instruction: "cast fearful glances at the large dog" What is the definition of "fearful"?


discriminative

Context: discriminative censure

Instruction: "discriminative censure" What is the definition of "discriminative"?


preserve

Context: medicine is no longer a male preserve

a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

Instruction: "medicine is no longer a male preserve" What is the definition of "preserve"?


preserve

Context: preserve the forest and the lakes

to keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting , shooting , or fishing

Instruction: "preserve the forest and the lakes" What is the definition of "preserve"?


preserve

Context: preserve the peace in the family

to keep or maintain in unaltered condition

persevering resume keeping continued prolong hold keep sustain perpetuate persist persevere holding sustained

Instruction: "preserve the peace in the family" What is the definition of "preserve"?


preserve

Context: preserve the peace in the family

persevering resume keeping continued prolong hold keep sustain perpetuate persist persevere holding sustained

Instruction: "preserve the peace in the family" What is the definition of "preserve"?


fast

Context: Catholics sometimes fast during Lent

to abstain from certain foods , as for religious or medical reasons

Instruction: "Catholics sometimes fast during Lent" What is the definition of "fast"?


fast

Context: Before the medical exam , you must fast

Instruction: "Before the medical exam , you must fast" What is the definition of "fast"?


fast

Context: fast film

acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly

Instruction: "fast film" What is the definition of "fast"?


fast

Context: my watch is fast

indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time

Instruction: "my watch is fast" What is the definition of "fast"?


fast

Context: the band played a fast fox trot

Instruction: "the band played a fast fox trot" What is the definition of "fast"?


fast

Context: a fast road

Instruction: "a fast road" What is the definition of "fast"?


fast

Context: fast colors

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


fast

Context: how fast can he get here ?

quickly or rapidly often used as a combining form

Instruction: "how fast can he get here ?" What is the definition of "fast"?


fast

Context: held fast to the rope

Instruction: "held fast to the rope" What is the definition of "fast"?


marital

Context: marital status

Instruction: "marital status" What is the definition of "marital"?


outspoken

given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

Instruction: "outspoken in their opposition to segregation" What is the definition of "outspoken"?


outspoken

characterized by directness in manner or speech

Instruction: "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude" What is the definition of "outspoken"?


outspoken

Instruction: "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude" What is the definition of "outspoken"?


quartet

Context: he joined a barbershop quartet

Instruction: "he joined a barbershop quartet" What is the definition of "quartet"?


amendatory

Context: added amendatory phrases to the text

Instruction: "added amendatory phrases to the text" What is the definition of "amendatory"?


contention

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

Instruction: "the teams were in fierce contention for first place" What is the definition of "contention"?


jaundiced

Context: Jealousy had jaundiced his judgment

Instruction: "Jealousy had jaundiced his judgment" What is the definition of "jaundiced"?


jaundiced

showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste

Instruction: "looked with a jaundiced eye on the growth of regimentation" What is the definition of "jaundiced"?


jemmy

Context: in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy

Instruction: "in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy" What is the definition of "jemmy"?


lactic

Context: lactic acid

of or relating to or obtained from milk especially sour milk or whey

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


troublesome

Context: a troublesome infection

Instruction: "a troublesome infection" What is the definition of "troublesome"?


deceptively

Context: the exam looked deceptively easy

Instruction: "the exam looked deceptively easy" What is the definition of "deceptively"?


honorably

Context: he acted honorably

Instruction: "he acted honorably" What is the definition of "honorably"?


honorably

Instruction: "he was honorably discharged after many years of service" What is the definition of "honorably"?


beg

Context: I beg you to stop !

imploring insist crave implore plead craving pleading

Instruction: "I beg you to stop !" What is the definition of "beg"?


beg

Context: I beg you to stop !

imploring insist crave implore plead craving pleading

Instruction: "I beg you to stop !" What is the definition of "beg"?


beg

Context: beg money and food

Instruction: "beg money and food" What is the definition of "beg"?


beg

Context: beg the question

to dodge , avoid answering , or take for granted

Instruction: "beg the question" What is the definition of "beg"?


dull

Context: he was so dull at parties

Instruction: "he was so dull at parties" What is the definition of "dull"?


dull

Context: a dull glow

emitting or reflecting very little light

Instruction: "a dull glow" What is the definition of "dull"?


dull

Context: a dull throbbing

Instruction: "a dull throbbing" What is the definition of "dull"?


dull

Context: the dull boom of distant breaking waves

being or made softer or less loud or clear

Instruction: "the dull boom of distant breaking waves" What is the definition of "dull"?


dull

Context: dull greens and blues

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


dull

Context: dull greens and blues

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


dull

Context: business is dull ( or slow )

Instruction: "business is dull ( or slow )" What is the definition of "dull"?


organ

a government agency or instrument devoted to the performance of some specific function

Instruction: "The Census Bureau is an organ of the Commerce Department" What is the definition of "organ"?


organ

Context: the organ of the communist party

a periodical that is published by a special interest group

Instruction: "the organ of the communist party" What is the definition of "organ"?


lost

Instruction: "She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat" What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

to cease to have , either physically or in an abstract sense

Instruction: "She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat" What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

Context: We lost the battle but we won the war

Instruction: "We lost the battle but we won the war" What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

Context: She lost her husband in the war

to suffer the loss of a person through death or removal

Instruction: "She lost her husband in the war" What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

Context: a lost child

Instruction: "a lost child" What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

Context: a lost child

Instruction: "a lost child" What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

Context: lost souls

spiritually or physically doomed or destroyed

Instruction: "lost souls" What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

Context: a lost battle

Instruction: "a lost battle" What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

Context: his lost honor

incapable of being recovered or regained

Instruction: "his lost honor" What is the definition of "lost"?


lost

Context: words lost in the din

Instruction: "words lost in the din" What is the definition of "lost"?


black

Context: black leather jackets

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness

Instruction: "black leather jackets" What is the definition of "black"?


black

Context: black leather jackets

having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

Instruction: "black leather jackets" What is the definition of "black"?


black

of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin especially of sub-saharan african origin

Instruction: "a great people -- a black people -- ... injected new meaning and dignity into the veins of civilization " - Martin Luther King Jr ." What is the definition of "black"?


black

Context: black looks

marked by anger or resentment or hostility

Instruction: "black looks" What is the definition of "black"?


black

Context: the future looked black

Instruction: "the future looked black" What is the definition of "black"?


black

Context: black deeds

stemming from evil characteristics or forces

Instruction: "black deeds" What is the definition of "black"?


black

Context: black deeds

Instruction: "black deeds" What is the definition of "black"?


fire

Context: they lost everything in the fire

the event of something burning often destructive

Instruction: "they lost everything in the fire" What is the definition of "fire"?


fire

the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and often smoke

flaming burning blaze blazing flare combustion

Instruction: "fire was one of our ancestors ' first discoveries" What is the definition of "fire"?


fire

Context: fire a gun

firing shoot pop fusillade shooting blast

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


fire

Context: fire pottery

Instruction: "fire pottery" What is the definition of "fire"?


homogeneity

the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature

Instruction: "there is a remarkable homogeneity between the two companies" What is the definition of "homogeneity"?


sake

Context: for your sake

Instruction: "for your sake" What is the definition of "sake"?


sake

Context: for the sake of argument

Instruction: "for the sake of argument" What is the definition of "sake"?


condense

Context: condense the milk

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


dining

Context: I 'm wining and dining my friends

Instruction: "I 'm wining and dining my friends" What is the definition of "dining"?


dining

Context: I 'm wining and dining my friends

Instruction: "I 'm wining and dining my friends" What is the definition of "dining"?


paging

calling out the name of a person especially by a loudspeaker system

Instruction: "the public address system in the hospital was used for paging" What is the definition of "paging"?


empiric

Context: empiric treatment

Instruction: "empiric treatment" What is the definition of "empiric"?


stiffly

Context: his hands lay stiffly

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


film

Context: film coverage of sporting events

a medium that disseminates moving pictures

Instruction: "film coverage of sporting events" What is the definition of "film"?


film

Instruction: "the table was covered with a film of dust" What is the definition of "film"?


showroom

an area where merchandise such as cars can be displayed

Instruction: "in Britain a showroom is called a salesroom" What is the definition of "showroom"?


topic

Context: he kept drifting off the topic

some situation or event that is thought about

Instruction: "he kept drifting off the topic" What is the definition of "topic"?


topic

Context: it was a very sensitive topic

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

keynote question precedent theme subject substance

Instruction: "it was a very sensitive topic" What is the definition of "topic"?


monotony

the quality of wearisome constancy , routine , and lack of variety

Instruction: "he had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work" What is the definition of "monotony"?


hours

Context: they work long hours

Instruction: "they work long hours" What is the definition of "hours"?


hours

Context: they talked for hours

Instruction: "they talked for hours" What is the definition of "hours"?


hour

Context: the job will take more than an hour

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

Instruction: "the job will take more than an hour" What is the definition of "hour"?


hour

Context: the hour is getting late

Instruction: "the hour is getting late" What is the definition of "hour"?


hour

Context: it was their finest hour

Instruction: "it was their finest hour" What is the definition of "hour"?


reductive

characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment

Instruction: "their views of life were reductive and depreciatory " - R.H.Rovere" What is the definition of "reductive"?


succeed

Context: Will Charles succeed to the throne ?

Instruction: "Will Charles succeed to the throne ?" What is the definition of "succeed"?


fuzz

Context: peach fuzz

Instruction: "peach fuzz" What is the definition of "fuzz"?


catty

Context: a catty remark

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


alien

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

Instruction: "an economic theory alien to the spirit of capitalism" What is the definition of "alien"?


alien

Context: alien customs

being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world

Instruction: "alien customs" What is the definition of "alien"?


untold

Context: untold suffering

Instruction: "untold suffering" What is the definition of "untold"?


scandalous

Context: scandalous behavior

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

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


obtainable

Instruction: "savings of up to 50 percent are obtainable" What is the definition of "obtainable"?


yesterday

Context: yesterday the weather was beautiful

Instruction: "yesterday the weather was beautiful" What is the definition of "yesterday"?


sureness

Context: sureness of hand

the quality of being steady and unfailing

Instruction: "sureness of hand" What is the definition of "sureness"?


contingent

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

Instruction: "each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics" What is the definition of "contingent"?


contingent

Instruction: "the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent" What is the definition of "contingent"?


contingent

Instruction: "they had to plan for contingent expenses" What is the definition of "contingent"?


contingent

determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

Instruction: "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress" What is the definition of "contingent"?


indiscernible

difficult or impossible to perceive or discern

Instruction: "an indiscernible increase in temperature" What is the definition of "indiscernible"?


indiscernible

Context: the transition was almost indiscernible

Instruction: "the transition was almost indiscernible" What is the definition of "indiscernible"?


segregate

Context: We do n't segregate in this county

Instruction: "We do n't segregate in this county" What is the definition of "segregate"?


segregate

Context: We do n't segregate in this county

to practice a policy of racial segregation

Instruction: "We do n't segregate in this county" What is the definition of "segregate"?


segregate

to divide from the main body or mass and collect

Instruction: "Experiments show clearly that genes segregate" What is the definition of "segregate"?


crushing

Context: a crushing blow

Instruction: "a crushing blow" What is the definition of "crushing"?


crushing

Context: a crushing blow

Instruction: "a crushing blow" What is the definition of "crushing"?


greenwood

Context: the greenwood was Robin Hood 's home

Instruction: "the greenwood was Robin Hood 's home" What is the definition of "greenwood"?


apparel

Instruction: "she was refined in her choice of apparel" What is the definition of "apparel"?


rhythmic

Instruction: "the rhythmic chiming of church bells " - John Galsworthy" What is the definition of "rhythmic"?


destroyer

Context: a destroyer of the environment

a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to

Instruction: "a destroyer of the environment" What is the definition of "destroyer"?


venous

Context: venous inflammation

of or contained in or performing the function of the veins

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


browse

vegetation such as young shoots , twigs , and leaves that is suitable for animals to eat

Instruction: "a deer needs to eat twenty pounds of browse every day" What is the definition of "browse"?


browse

Context: browse a computer directory

to look around casually and randomly , without seeking anything in particular

Instruction: "browse a computer directory" What is the definition of "browse"?


compressed

Context: she compressed her lips

contract strangle constrict convulse tighten press scrag compact compress strangulate fret

Instruction: "she compressed her lips" What is the definition of "compressed"?


compressed

Context: with lips compressed

Instruction: "with lips compressed" What is the definition of "compressed"?


compressed

Context: compressed air

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


backward

Context: a backward view

directed or facing toward the back or rear

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


backward

Context: a backward lover

Instruction: "a backward lover" What is the definition of "backward"?


backward

Context: an economically backward country

Instruction: "an economically backward country" What is the definition of "backward"?


backward

in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal

Instruction: "it 's easy to get the ` i ' and the ` e ' backward in words like ` seize ' and ` siege '" What is the definition of "backward"?


backward

Context: tripped when he stepped backward

Instruction: "tripped when he stepped backward" What is the definition of "backward"?


backward

Instruction: "lovers of the past looking fondly backward" What is the definition of "backward"?


hegemony

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others

Instruction: "the hegemony of a single member state is not incompatible with a genuine confederation" What is the definition of "hegemony"?


grainy

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

Instruction: "the photographs were grainy and indistinct" What is the definition of "grainy"?


arrogant

Context: an arrogant official

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

Instruction: "an arrogant official" What is the definition of "arrogant"?


palatine

Context: the palatine tonsils

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


easily

Context: easily the best book she 's written

Instruction: "easily the best book she 's written" What is the definition of "easily"?


easily

Instruction: "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster" What is the definition of "easily"?


easily

Instruction: "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster" What is the definition of "easily"?


legato

Context: a legato passage

Instruction: "a legato passage" What is the definition of "legato"?


legato

Context: a legato passage

Instruction: "a legato passage" What is the definition of "legato"?


veritable

Context: he 's a veritable swine

Instruction: "he 's a veritable swine" What is the definition of "veritable"?


veritable

Instruction: "photographs taken in a veritable bull ring" What is the definition of "veritable"?


dextral

Instruction: "a dextral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the right when facing the observer" What is the definition of "dextral"?


dextral

preferring to use right foot or hand or eye

Instruction: "dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye" What is the definition of "dextral"?


nigh

Instruction: "the near or nigh horse is the one on the left" What is the definition of "nigh"?


nigh

Context: The end draws nigh

Instruction: "The end draws nigh" What is the definition of "nigh"?


nigh

Context: talked for nigh onto 2 hours

slightly short of or not quite accomplished

Instruction: "talked for nigh onto 2 hours" What is the definition of "nigh"?


nigh

Context: talked for nigh onto 2 hours

Instruction: "talked for nigh onto 2 hours" What is the definition of "nigh"?


major

Context: she is a linguistics major

a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject

Instruction: "she is a linguistics major" What is the definition of "major"?


major

Context: her major is linguistics

the principal field of study of a student at a university

Instruction: "her major is linguistics" What is the definition of "major"?


major

Context: a major artist

of greater importance or stature or rank

Instruction: "a major artist" What is the definition of "major"?


major

Context: a major contribution

Instruction: "a major contribution" What is the definition of "major"?


major

Instruction: "a major portion ( a majority ) of the population" What is the definition of "major"?


major

Context: Jones major

of the elder of two boys with the same family name

Instruction: "Jones major" What is the definition of "major"?


dogged

Context: dogged persistence

Instruction: "dogged persistence" What is the definition of "dogged"?


haughty

Context: haughty aristocrats

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

Instruction: "haughty aristocrats" What is the definition of "haughty"?


astounding

Context: an astounding achievement

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

Instruction: "an astounding achievement" What is the definition of "astounding"?


northeasterly

Context: northeasterly winds

Instruction: "northeasterly winds" What is the definition of "northeasterly"?


northeasterly

Context: the northeasterly part of the island

situated in or oriented toward the northeast

Instruction: "the northeasterly part of the island" What is the definition of "northeasterly"?


gallant

Context: a gallant warrior

Instruction: "a gallant warrior" What is the definition of "gallant"?


gallant

Context: a gallant pageant

having or displaying great dignity or nobility

Instruction: "a gallant pageant" What is the definition of "gallant"?


wrongheaded

Context: a wrongheaded policy

obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion

Instruction: "a wrongheaded policy" What is the definition of "wrongheaded"?


fellow

Instruction: "he was elected a fellow of the American Physiological Association" What is the definition of "fellow"?


fellow

Context: there 's a fellow at the door

Instruction: "there 's a fellow at the door" What is the definition of "fellow"?


boorish

Context: was boorish and insensitive

ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance

Instruction: "was boorish and insensitive" What is the definition of "boorish"?


march

Context: it was a long march

walking with regular steps especially in a procession of some kind

Instruction: "it was a long march" What is the definition of "march"?


march

Context: the march of science

Instruction: "the march of science" What is the definition of "march"?


anatomically

Context: anatomically correct

Instruction: "anatomically correct" What is the definition of "anatomically"?


unlikely

Context: an unlikely story

has little chance of being the case or coming about

Instruction: "an unlikely story" What is the definition of "unlikely"?


unlikely

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

Instruction: "legislation on the question is highly unlikely" What is the definition of "unlikely"?


runner

Context: he sent a runner over with the contract

a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents

Instruction: "he sent a runner over with the contract" What is the definition of "runner"?


trial

Context: a sample for ten days free trial

Instruction: "a sample for ten days free trial" What is the definition of "trial"?


trial

the determination of a persons innocence or guilt by due process of law

Instruction: "he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty" What is the definition of "trial"?


pestilence

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

Instruction: "racism is a pestilence at the heart of the nation" What is the definition of "pestilence"?


predominant

Instruction: "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism" What is the definition of "predominant"?


arouse

Context: arouse pity

to call forth emotions , feelings , and responses

provoke infatuated inflame make overwhelm spite upsetting waking anger rekindle overwhelming fire upset injure stimulate discomfit made elicit provoking disconcert overpowering bruise whelm overpower wake interest create raise overtake exciting interested wound hurt shame inviting draw offend prick interesting

Instruction: "arouse pity" What is the definition of "arouse"?


quota

Instruction: "all the salesmen met their quota for the month" What is the definition of "quota"?


quota

Instruction: "the quota for Japanese imports was negotiated" What is the definition of "quota"?


roomy

Instruction: "a roomy but sparsely furnished apartment" What is the definition of "roomy"?


sincere

Context: he was a good man , decent and sincere

Instruction: "he was a good man , decent and sincere" What is the definition of "sincere"?


sincere

Context: he was a good man , decent and sincere

Instruction: "he was a good man , decent and sincere" What is the definition of "sincere"?


sincere

Context: an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

Instruction: "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant" What is the definition of "sincere"?


tent

Context: he pitched his tent near the creek

a portable shelter usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs

Instruction: "he pitched his tent near the creek" What is the definition of "tent"?


primarily

Instruction: "this is primarily a question of economics" What is the definition of "primarily"?


skew

Context: the picture was skew

having an oblique or slanting direction or position

Instruction: "the picture was skew" What is the definition of "skew"?


condemnation

Context: he deserved nothing but condemnation

the condition of being strongly disapproved of

Instruction: "he deserved nothing but condemnation" What is the definition of "condemnation"?


condemnation

Instruction: "his uncompromising condemnation of racism" What is the definition of "condemnation"?


condemnation

pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

Instruction: "his uncompromising condemnation of racism" What is the definition of "condemnation"?


clarify

illuminate illuminating expand elaborate expatiate explicate expound clear explain elucidate

Instruction: "clarify the mystery surrounding her death" What is the definition of "clarify"?


clarify

Context: clarify the butter

to make clear by removing impurities or solids , as by heating

Instruction: "clarify the butter" What is the definition of "clarify"?


manorial

Context: manorial accounts

Instruction: "manorial accounts" What is the definition of "manorial"?


fight

Context: a fight broke out at the hockey game

banging disturbance duel ruffle fencing shock encounter conflict battle impact brawl combat beating fray scuffle fighting struggle affray

Instruction: "a fight broke out at the hockey game" What is the definition of "fight"?


fight

Instruction: "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate" What is the definition of "fight"?


fight

Context: the fight was on television last night

Instruction: "the fight was on television last night" What is the definition of "fight"?


relentless

Context: relentless persecution

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

Instruction: "relentless persecution" What is the definition of "relentless"?


relentless

Context: the relentless beat of the drums

Instruction: "the relentless beat of the drums" What is the definition of "relentless"?


beatific

Context: beatific peace

Instruction: "beatific peace" What is the definition of "beatific"?


beatific

Context: a beatific smile

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


beatific

Context: a beatific smile

resembling or befitting an angel or saint

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


hobble

Context: hobble race horses

to strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side of a horse in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison

Instruction: "hobble race horses" What is the definition of "hobble"?


incapable

Context: incapable of carrying a tune

Instruction: "incapable of carrying a tune" What is the definition of "incapable"?


incapable

Context: simply incapable of lying

not having the temperament or inclination for

Instruction: "simply incapable of lying" What is the definition of "incapable"?


incapable

Context: incapable of solution

not being susceptible to or admitting of something usually followed by of

Instruction: "incapable of solution" What is the definition of "incapable"?


corollary

a practical consequence that follows naturally

Instruction: "blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love" What is the definition of "corollary"?


earmark

to give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

appropriate allot portion assign reserve

Instruction: "I will earmark this money for your research" What is the definition of "earmark"?


falsity

Instruction: "argument could not determine its truth or falsity" What is the definition of "falsity"?


taste

delicate discrimination especially of aesthetic values

appreciation culture discretion discrimination delicacy trend

Instruction: "arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success" What is the definition of "taste"?


taste

Context: he got a taste of life on the wild side

Instruction: "he got a taste of life on the wild side" What is the definition of "taste"?


frolicsome

Instruction: "frolicsome students celebrated their graduation with parties and practical jokes" What is the definition of "frolicsome"?


bustling

Context: a bustling city

Instruction: "a bustling city" What is the definition of "bustling"?


segment

Context: a segment of an orange

one of the parts into which something naturally divides

Instruction: "a segment of an orange" What is the definition of "segment"?


segment

Context: finished the final segment of the road

one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

section subdivision portion leaf length straight bend

Instruction: "finished the final segment of the road" What is the definition of "segment"?


arthritic

Context: the hands of an elderly arthritic

Instruction: "the hands of an elderly arthritic" What is the definition of "arthritic"?


picking

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

Instruction: "he sent the first picking of berries to the market" What is the definition of "picking"?


precaution

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. .

step measure safeguard backstop security guard

Instruction: "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution" What is the definition of "precaution"?


sod

Context: the poor sod could n't even buy a drink

an informal british term for a youth or man

Instruction: "the poor sod could n't even buy a drink" What is the definition of "sod"?


boisterous

Context: a boisterous crowd

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

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


boisterous

Context: boisterous practical jokes

full of rough and exuberant animal spirits

Instruction: "boisterous practical jokes" What is the definition of "boisterous"?


boisterous

Context: boisterous winds and waves

Instruction: "boisterous winds and waves" What is the definition of "boisterous"?


perforation

Context: a perforation of the eardrum

Instruction: "a perforation of the eardrum" What is the definition of "perforation"?


tautology

Instruction: "the statement ` he is brave or he is not brave ' is a tautology" What is the definition of "tautology"?


tautology

Instruction: "to say that something is ` adequate enough ' is a tautology" What is the definition of "tautology"?


inconsolable

Context: inconsolable when her son died

Instruction: "inconsolable when her son died" What is the definition of "inconsolable"?


inconsolable

Context: inconsolable when her son died

Instruction: "inconsolable when her son died" What is the definition of "inconsolable"?


male

Context: a male infant

being the sex of plant or animal that produces gametes spermatozoa that perform the fertilizing function in generation

Instruction: "a male infant" What is the definition of "male"?


male

Context: a deep male voice

Instruction: "a deep male voice" What is the definition of "male"?


male

Context: the male lead

for or pertaining to or composed of men or boys

Instruction: "the male lead" What is the definition of "male"?


contradistinction

a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast

Instruction: "sculpture in contradistinction to painting" What is the definition of "contradistinction"?


pining

Context: I am pining for my lover

to have a desire for something or someone who is not present

Instruction: "I am pining for my lover" What is the definition of "pining"?


uncanny

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

Instruction: "stumps ... had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures " - John Galsworthy" What is the definition of "uncanny"?


uncanny

Context: his uncanny sense of direction

Instruction: "his uncanny sense of direction" What is the definition of "uncanny"?


newfangled

Context: newfangled ideas

Instruction: "newfangled ideas" What is the definition of "newfangled"?


precocious

Context: a precocious child

characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity especially in mental aptitude

Instruction: "a precocious child" What is the definition of "precocious"?


precocious

Instruction: "precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias" What is the definition of "precocious"?


powdery

Context: a powdery blue

as if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder

Instruction: "a powdery blue" What is the definition of "powdery"?


powdery

Context: powdery snow

Instruction: "powdery snow" What is the definition of "powdery"?


limiter

a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude

Instruction: "a limiter introduces amplitude distortion" What is the definition of "limiter"?


limiter

used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform to clip off the peaks of a waveform

Instruction: "a limiter introduces amplitude distortion" What is the definition of "limiter"?


granitic

Context: a granitic fist

Instruction: "a granitic fist" What is the definition of "granitic"?


connector

jumper conjunction connection patch attachment connective earth backbone instrumentation bond junction instrumentality coupling ground line

Instruction: "he did n't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers" What is the definition of "connector"?


subway

an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground usually in a city

Instruction: "in Paris the subway system is called the ` metro ' and in London it is called the ` tube ' or the ` underground '" What is the definition of "subway"?


ascendant

Context: that idea was in the ascendant

position or state of being dominant or in control

Instruction: "that idea was in the ascendant" What is the definition of "ascendant"?


ascendant

Instruction: "rooted and ascendant strength like that of foliage " - John Ruskin" What is the definition of "ascendant"?


ascendant

Context: the economically ascendant class

most powerful or important or influential

Instruction: "the economically ascendant class" What is the definition of "ascendant"?


ensure

Instruction: "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us" What is the definition of "ensure"?


debased

Context: a debased currency

Instruction: "a debased currency" What is the definition of "debased"?


lidless

Context: a lidless container

not having or covered with a lid or lids

Instruction: "a lidless container" What is the definition of "lidless"?


lidless

Context: a lidless container

Instruction: "a lidless container" What is the definition of "lidless"?


lidless

Instruction: "to an eye like mine , a lidless watcher of the public weal " - Alfred Tennyson" What is the definition of "lidless"?


common

Context: for the common good

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole

Instruction: "for the common good" What is the definition of "common"?


common

Context: for the common good

Instruction: "for the common good" What is the definition of "common"?


common

Context: the common man

having no special distinction or quality

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


common

Context: the common man

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


common

Context: the common man

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


common

Context: a common ( or familiar ) complaint

Instruction: "a common ( or familiar ) complaint" What is the definition of "common"?


common

Context: common parlance

being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language

Instruction: "common parlance" What is the definition of "common"?


savagely

Context: she cried out savagely

Instruction: "she cried out savagely" What is the definition of "savagely"?


savagely

Context: she cried out savagely

Instruction: "she cried out savagely" What is the definition of "savagely"?


correspondingly

Instruction: "the temperature decreases correspondingly" What is the definition of "correspondingly"?


insoluble

Context: an insoluble doubt

Instruction: "an insoluble doubt" What is the definition of "insoluble"?


insoluble

Context: an insoluble problem

Instruction: "an insoluble problem" What is the definition of "insoluble"?


hail

Context: a hail of pebbles

many objects thrown forcefully through the air

Instruction: "a hail of pebbles" What is the definition of "hail"?


hail

Context: hail a cab

Instruction: "hail a cab" What is the definition of "hail"?


mindless

Context: the shrieking of the mindless wind

lacking the thinking capacity characteristic of a conscious being

Instruction: "the shrieking of the mindless wind" What is the definition of "mindless"?


mindless

Context: mindless tasks

Instruction: "mindless tasks" What is the definition of "mindless"?


mindless

Context: mindless violence

Instruction: "mindless violence" What is the definition of "mindless"?


semimonthly

Context: a semimonthly publication

Instruction: "a semimonthly publication" What is the definition of "semimonthly"?


semimonthly

Context: salaries are paid semimonthly

Instruction: "salaries are paid semimonthly" What is the definition of "semimonthly"?


henceforth

Instruction: "henceforth she will be known as Mrs. Smith" What is the definition of "henceforth"?


henceforth

Instruction: "henceforth she will be known as Mrs. Smith" What is the definition of "henceforth"?


notably

Instruction: "notably in the social sciences , the professors teach too much" What is the definition of "notably"?


notably

Instruction: "notably in the social sciences , the professors teach too much" What is the definition of "notably"?


erosion

Instruction: "after the accounting scandal there was an erosion of confidence in the auditors" What is the definition of "erosion"?


wicked

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

Instruction: "under wicked fire from the enemy 's guns" What is the definition of "wicked"?


wicked

Context: a wicked prank

Instruction: "a wicked prank" What is the definition of "wicked"?


gradually

Instruction: "the snake moved gradually toward its victim" What is the definition of "gradually"?


howl

Context: he gave a howl of pain

Instruction: "he gave a howl of pain" What is the definition of "howl"?


howl

Context: the howl of the wind made him restless

a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound

Instruction: "the howl of the wind made him restless" What is the definition of "howl"?


howl

Context: howl with sorrow

call scream roaring shout yell crying yawl squall cry ululate screaming roar

Instruction: "howl with sorrow" What is the definition of "howl"?


surmounted

Context: The scarf surmounted the gown

Instruction: "The scarf surmounted the gown" What is the definition of "surmounted"?


surmounted

Context: columns surmounted by statues

Instruction: "columns surmounted by statues" What is the definition of "surmounted"?


inorganic

relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis

Instruction: "hydrochloric and sulfuric acids are called inorganic substances" What is the definition of "inorganic"?


taking

Instruction: "something inexpressibly taking in his manner" What is the definition of "taking"?


taking

Instruction: "something inexpressibly taking in his manner" What is the definition of "taking"?


stopper

a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit

Instruction: "if my partner has a spade stopper I can bid no trump" What is the definition of "stopper"?


concerted

Context: concerted action

involving the joint activity of two or more

Instruction: "concerted action" What is the definition of "concerted"?


disbandment

Instruction: "the orchestra faced the prospect of disbandment" What is the definition of "disbandment"?


access

Instruction: "he took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge" What is the definition of "access"?


subscribe

Context: I subscribe to your view on abortion

Instruction: "I subscribe to your view on abortion" What is the definition of "subscribe"?


unreasonable

Context: unreasonable demands

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


unlimited

Instruction: "to start with a theory of unlimited freedom is to end up with unlimited despotism " - Philip Rahv" What is the definition of "unlimited"?


indifferently

Context: she shrugged indifferently

Instruction: "she shrugged indifferently" What is the definition of "indifferently"?


indifferently

Context: she shrugged indifferently

Instruction: "she shrugged indifferently" What is the definition of "indifferently"?


milliard

Instruction: "in England they call one thousand million a milliard" What is the definition of "milliard"?


newsy

Context: a newsy letter

Instruction: "a newsy letter" What is the definition of "newsy"?


realistically

Instruction: "let 's look at the situation realistically" What is the definition of "realistically"?


realistically

Context: the figure was realistically painted

Instruction: "the figure was realistically painted" What is the definition of "realistically"?


slouch

Instruction: "he 's no slouch when it comes to baseball" What is the definition of "slouch"?


slouch

Instruction: "he 's no slouch when it comes to baseball" What is the definition of "slouch"?


overtax

Context: Do n't overtax my constituents !

Instruction: "Do n't overtax my constituents !" What is the definition of "overtax"?


incarceration

Instruction: "his ignominious incarceration in the local jail" What is the definition of "incarceration"?


unfortunate

Context: an unfortunate turn of events

Instruction: "an unfortunate turn of events" What is the definition of "unfortunate"?


unfortunate

Context: an unfortunate turn of events

marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

Instruction: "an unfortunate turn of events" What is the definition of "unfortunate"?


unfortunate

Context: an unfortunate choice of words

Instruction: "an unfortunate choice of words" What is the definition of "unfortunate"?


indeterminate

Context: of indeterminate age

Instruction: "of indeterminate age" What is the definition of "indeterminate"?


indeterminate

Context: of indeterminate age

Instruction: "of indeterminate age" What is the definition of "indeterminate"?


indeterminate

Context: an indeterminate stem

having a capacity for continuing to grow at the apex

Instruction: "an indeterminate stem" What is the definition of "indeterminate"?


indeterminate

Instruction: "the indeterminate number of plant species in the jungle" What is the definition of "indeterminate"?


indeterminate

Context: an indeterminate campaign

not leading to a definite ending or result

Instruction: "an indeterminate campaign" What is the definition of "indeterminate"?


stringer

Context: a first stringer

Instruction: "a first stringer" What is the definition of "stringer"?


stringer

Context: a stringer of beads

Instruction: "a stringer of beads" What is the definition of "stringer"?


ghetto

Context: the Warsaw ghetto

formerly the restricted quarter of many european cities in which jews were required to live

Instruction: "the Warsaw ghetto" What is the definition of "ghetto"?


ghetto

Context: the relative security of the gay ghetto

any segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or stereotyping

Instruction: "the relative security of the gay ghetto" What is the definition of "ghetto"?


radially

Instruction: "an imaginative dispersal of the pews radially from the central focus of the pulpit" What is the definition of "radially"?


crumbly

Context: crumbly cookies

easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder

Instruction: "crumbly cookies" What is the definition of "crumbly"?


folly

Instruction: "trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly" What is the definition of "folly"?


spirally

Context: spirally fluted handles

Instruction: "spirally fluted handles" What is the definition of "spirally"?


key

Instruction: "the key to development is economic integration" What is the definition of "key"?


key

Context: he spoke in a low key

Instruction: "he spoke in a low key" What is the definition of "key"?


intuitively

Instruction: "inventors seem to have chosen intuitively a combination of explosive and aggressive sounds as warning signals to be used on automobiles" What is the definition of "intuitively"?


onward

Context: from the sixth century onward

Instruction: "from the sixth century onward" What is the definition of "onward"?


onward

Context: moved onward into the forest

Instruction: "moved onward into the forest" What is the definition of "onward"?


unkempt

Context: wild unkempt hair

Instruction: "wild unkempt hair" What is the definition of "unkempt"?


unkempt

Context: an unkempt garden

Instruction: "an unkempt garden" What is the definition of "unkempt"?


beastly

Context: beastly desires

Instruction: "beastly desires" What is the definition of "beastly"?


beastly

Context: beastly desires

Instruction: "beastly desires" What is the definition of "beastly"?


choose

to select as an alternative over another

Instruction: "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant" What is the definition of "choose"?


intensively

Context: he studied the snake intensively

Instruction: "he studied the snake intensively" What is the definition of "intensively"?


atrophic

Context: atrophic arthritis

Instruction: "atrophic arthritis" What is the definition of "atrophic"?


trash

Context: trash these old chairs

Instruction: "trash these old chairs" What is the definition of "trash"?


quantity

Context: he had a quantity of ammunition

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


hobgoblin

Instruction: "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds " -- Ralph Waldo Emerson" What is the definition of "hobgoblin"?


mildly

Context: he was mildly interested

Instruction: "he was mildly interested" What is the definition of "mildly"?


aslant

Context: the sun shone aslant into his face

Instruction: "the sun shone aslant into his face" What is the definition of "aslant"?


stark

Context: stark poverty

Instruction: "stark poverty" What is the definition of "stark"?


stark

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

Instruction: "facing the stark reality of the deadline" What is the definition of "stark"?


stark

Context: a stark interior

Instruction: "a stark interior" What is the definition of "stark"?


stark

Context: stark mad

Instruction: "stark mad" What is the definition of "stark"?


lineage

Context: his entire lineage has been warriors

origin descent ancestry parentage folk kinfolk sept stock kinsfolk blood genealogy family line

Instruction: "his entire lineage has been warriors" What is the definition of "lineage"?


prohibitive

Context: the price was prohibitive

tending to discourage especially of prices

Instruction: "the price was prohibitive" What is the definition of "prohibitive"?


vaginal

Context: vaginal suppository

Instruction: "vaginal suppository" What is the definition of "vaginal"?


readmission

Instruction: "the surgery was performed on his readmission to the clinic" What is the definition of "readmission"?


aseptic

Context: aseptic surgical instruments

free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms

Instruction: "aseptic surgical instruments" What is the definition of "aseptic"?


flush

Context: he heard the flush of a toilet

Instruction: "he heard the flush of a toilet" What is the definition of "flush"?


flush

Context: a door flush with the wall

of a surface exactly even with an adjoining one , forming the same plane

Instruction: "a door flush with the wall" What is the definition of "flush"?


flush

Context: a speculator flush with cash

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

Instruction: "a speculator flush with cash" What is the definition of "flush"?


flush

Context: hit him flush in the face

Instruction: "hit him flush in the face" What is the definition of "flush"?


flush

Context: set it flush with the top of the table

Instruction: "set it flush with the top of the table" What is the definition of "flush"?


fickle

Context: fickle friends

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

Instruction: "fickle friends" What is the definition of "fickle"?


fickle

Context: fickle weather

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


impatient

Context: impatient with the slower students

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

Instruction: "impatient with the slower students" What is the definition of "impatient"?


impatient

Context: impatient to begin

Instruction: "impatient to begin" What is the definition of "impatient"?


divine

Context: divine judgment

Instruction: "divine judgment" What is the definition of "divine"?


divine

Instruction: "the custom of killing the divine king upon any serious failure of his ... powers " - J.G.Frazier" What is the definition of "divine"?


divine

Instruction: "the custom of killing the divine king upon any serious failure of his ... powers " - J.G.Frazier" What is the definition of "divine"?


divine

Context: divine worship

devoted to or in the service or worship of a deity

Instruction: "divine worship" What is the definition of "divine"?


numb

Context: too numb with fear to move

Instruction: "too numb with fear to move" What is the definition of "numb"?


numb

Context: too numb with fear to move

Instruction: "too numb with fear to move" What is the definition of "numb"?


numb

Context: too numb with fear to move

Instruction: "too numb with fear to move" What is the definition of "numb"?


numb

Context: numb with cold

Instruction: "numb with cold" What is the definition of "numb"?


numb

Context: numb to the cries for mercy

not showing human feeling or sensitivity

Instruction: "numb to the cries for mercy" What is the definition of "numb"?


numb

Context: numb to the cries for mercy

Instruction: "numb to the cries for mercy" What is the definition of "numb"?


plump

Context: pleasingly plump

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

Instruction: "pleasingly plump" What is the definition of "plump"?


plump

Context: the anchor fell plump into the sea

straight down especially heavily or abruptly

Instruction: "the anchor fell plump into the sea" What is the definition of "plump"?


implication

a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection especially an incriminating involvement

Instruction: "he was suspected of implication in several robberies" What is the definition of "implication"?


evolution

Context: the evolution of Greek civilization

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage especially a more advanced or mature stage

Instruction: "the evolution of Greek civilization" What is the definition of "evolution"?


ministerial

Context: ministerial duties

of or relating to a minister of religion or the ministers office

Instruction: "ministerial duties" What is the definition of "ministerial"?


ministerial

Context: ministerial decree

of or relating to a government minister or ministry

Instruction: "ministerial decree" What is the definition of "ministerial"?


reprehensible

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

Instruction: "adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife" What is the definition of "reprehensible"?


deify

Context: These young men deify financial success

Instruction: "These young men deify financial success" What is the definition of "deify"?


sideways

Context: turned sideways to show the profile

Instruction: "turned sideways to show the profile" What is the definition of "sideways"?


sideways

Context: the car slipped sideways into the ditch

Instruction: "the car slipped sideways into the ditch" What is the definition of "sideways"?


sideways

Context: a picture lit sideways

Instruction: "a picture lit sideways" What is the definition of "sideways"?


sideways

Context: a picture lit sideways

Instruction: "a picture lit sideways" What is the definition of "sideways"?


whittle

Context: whittle a piece of wood

Instruction: "whittle a piece of wood" What is the definition of "whittle"?


notice

Context: you did n't give me enough notice

an announcement containing information about an event

Instruction: "you did n't give me enough notice" What is the definition of "notice"?


notice

advance notification usually written of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract

Instruction: "we received a notice to vacate the premises" What is the definition of "notice"?


invalidate

Context: invalidate a contract

to take away the legal force of or render ineffective

Instruction: "invalidate a contract" What is the definition of "invalidate"?


bent

Context: bent on going to the theater

Instruction: "bent on going to the theater" What is the definition of "bent"?


bent

Context: bent nails

Instruction: "bent nails" What is the definition of "bent"?


bent

Context: with bent ( or bended ) back

Instruction: "with bent ( or bended ) back" What is the definition of "bent"?


bent

Context: with bent ( or bended ) back

Instruction: "with bent ( or bended ) back" What is the definition of "bent"?


promiscuous

not selective of a single class or person

Instruction: "Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money" What is the definition of "promiscuous"?


lace

Context: lace the shoelaces

Instruction: "lace the shoelaces" What is the definition of "lace"?


combustion

a state of violent disturbance and excitement

Instruction: "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable" What is the definition of "combustion"?


protocol

Context: academic protocol

Instruction: "academic protocol" What is the definition of "protocol"?


tandem

Context: ride tandem on a bicycle built for two

Instruction: "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two" What is the definition of "tandem"?


heinous

Context: heinous accusations

Instruction: "heinous accusations" What is the definition of "heinous"?


harry

provoke gravel dun rag chafing bother annoy molest needle harass irritate haze beset devil needless nettle ragged torment frustrate vexed bedevil goad chafe rile

Instruction: "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked" What is the definition of "harry"?


bony

Context: emaciated bony hands

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

Instruction: "emaciated bony hands" What is the definition of "bony"?


bony

Context: a bony shad fillet

having bones especially many or prominent bones

Instruction: "a bony shad fillet" What is the definition of "bony"?


idiopathic

Context: idiopathic epilepsy

Instruction: "idiopathic epilepsy" What is the definition of "idiopathic"?


hurt

Context: This exercise will hurt your back

Instruction: "This exercise will hurt your back" What is the definition of "hurt"?


hurt

Instruction: "Our business was hurt by the new competition" What is the definition of "hurt"?


hurt

suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle

Instruction: "ambulances ... for the hurt men and women" What is the definition of "hurt"?


sensually

Instruction: "the belly dancer mover sensually among the tables" What is the definition of "sensually"?


royally

Context: they were royally treated

Instruction: "they were royally treated" What is the definition of "royally"?


arithmetically

Context: this problem is arithmetically easy

Instruction: "this problem is arithmetically easy" What is the definition of "arithmetically"?


aggrandizement

Context: the aggrandizement of the king

the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

Instruction: "the aggrandizement of the king" What is the definition of "aggrandizement"?


slick

Context: slick one 's hair

Instruction: "slick one 's hair" What is the definition of "slick"?


slick

Context: a slick commercial

Instruction: "a slick commercial" What is the definition of "slick"?


slick

Context: slick seals and otters

having a smooth , gleaming surface reflecting light

Instruction: "slick seals and otters" What is the definition of "slick"?


astern

Context: the steamer went astern at half speed

Instruction: "the steamer went astern at half speed" What is the definition of "astern"?


astern

Instruction: "we dropped her astern on the end of a seven-inch manilla , and she laid comfortably on the ebb tide" What is the definition of "astern"?


astern

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

Instruction: "the captain looked astern to see what the fuss was about" What is the definition of "astern"?


heartfelt

Context: heartfelt condolences

Instruction: "heartfelt condolences" What is the definition of "heartfelt"?


trill

the articulation of a consonant especially the consonant r with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula

Instruction: "he pronounced his R 's with a distinct trill" What is the definition of "trill"?


rival

Context: Nothing can rival cotton for durability

Instruction: "Nothing can rival cotton for durability" What is the definition of "rival"?


irreversible

Context: irreversible momentum toward revolution

Instruction: "irreversible momentum toward revolution" What is the definition of "irreversible"?


exposition

an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse

Instruction: "we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background" What is the definition of "exposition"?


comprehend

tumble twig grasp digest compass figure understand savvy understanding

Instruction: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter ?" What is the definition of "comprehend"?


evermore

Context: lead a blameless life evermore

Instruction: "lead a blameless life evermore" What is the definition of "evermore"?


evermore

Context: lead a blameless life evermore

Instruction: "lead a blameless life evermore" What is the definition of "evermore"?


microscopically

Context: the blood was examined microscopically

Instruction: "the blood was examined microscopically" What is the definition of "microscopically"?


microscopically

Context: the blood was examined microscopically

so as to be visible only with a microscope

Instruction: "the blood was examined microscopically" What is the definition of "microscopically"?


microscopically

Context: the blood was examined microscopically

Instruction: "the blood was examined microscopically" What is the definition of "microscopically"?


microscopically

Instruction: "every manuscript was edited microscopically" What is the definition of "microscopically"?


microscopically

with extreme precision and attention to detail

Instruction: "every manuscript was edited microscopically" What is the definition of "microscopically"?


microscopically

Instruction: "every manuscript was edited microscopically" What is the definition of "microscopically"?


invulnerable

Instruction: "gunners raked the beach from invulnerable positions on the cliffs" What is the definition of "invulnerable"?


invulnerable

Instruction: "gunners raked the beach from invulnerable positions on the cliffs" What is the definition of "invulnerable"?


jam

Context: jam a toe

Instruction: "jam a toe" What is the definition of "jam"?


alchemy

the way two individuals relate to each other

Instruction: "a mysterious alchemy brought them together" What is the definition of "alchemy"?


inflammation

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

Instruction: "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation" What is the definition of "inflammation"?


milky

Context: milky glass

Instruction: "milky glass" What is the definition of "milky"?


uncomfortable

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

Instruction: "this kind of life can prove disruptive and uncomfortable" What is the definition of "uncomfortable"?


uncomfortable

Context: an uncomfortable chair

providing or experiencing physical discomfort

Instruction: "an uncomfortable chair" What is the definition of "uncomfortable"?


rousing

Context: a rousing sermon

capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

Instruction: "a rousing sermon" What is the definition of "rousing"?


hiding

to keep out of sight , as for protection and safety

Instruction: "Probably his horse would be close to where he was hiding" What is the definition of "hiding"?


fictional

Context: clever fictional devices

related to or involving literary fiction

Instruction: "clever fictional devices" What is the definition of "fictional"?


fictional

Context: a fictional character

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


disappointed

Instruction: "disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions" What is the definition of "disappointed"?


snuff

Context: snuff coke

Instruction: "snuff coke" What is the definition of "snuff"?


squat

Context: a little church with a squat tower

Instruction: "a little church with a squat tower" What is the definition of "squat"?


squat

Context: a little church with a squat tower

as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

Instruction: "a little church with a squat tower" What is the definition of "squat"?


mayoral

Context: mayoral elections

of or relating to a mayor or the office of mayor

Instruction: "mayoral elections" What is the definition of "mayoral"?


jauntily

Instruction: "his hat sat jauntily on his full brown hair" What is the definition of "jauntily"?


sleek

Context: sleek figures in expensive clothes

Instruction: "sleek figures in expensive clothes" What is the definition of "sleek"?


sleek

Context: sleek figures in expensive clothes

Instruction: "sleek figures in expensive clothes" What is the definition of "sleek"?


sleek

Context: sleek black fur

having a smooth , gleaming surface reflecting light

Instruction: "sleek black fur" What is the definition of "sleek"?


knot

Instruction: "a small knot of women listened to his sermon" What is the definition of "knot"?


knot

Context: the saw buckled when it hit a knot

a hard cross-grained round piece of wood in a board where a branch emerged

Instruction: "the saw buckled when it hit a knot" What is the definition of "knot"?


unemployment

Context: unemployment is a serious social evil

the state of being unemployed or not having a job

Instruction: "unemployment is a serious social evil" What is the definition of "unemployment"?


supercilious

Context: curled his lip in a supercilious smile

Instruction: "curled his lip in a supercilious smile" What is the definition of "supercilious"?


supercilious

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

Instruction: "his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air" What is the definition of "supercilious"?


tangentially

Context: touched on it tangentially

Instruction: "touched on it tangentially" What is the definition of "tangentially"?


melt

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

Instruction: "the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster" What is the definition of "melt"?


melt

Context: melt butter

to reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state , usually by heating

molten run fuse resolve dissolve dissolving melting try

Instruction: "melt butter" What is the definition of "melt"?


trackless

Context: a trackless trolley

Instruction: "a trackless trolley" What is the definition of "trackless"?


trackless

Context: trackless wilderness

Instruction: "trackless wilderness" What is the definition of "trackless"?


recognition

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

Instruction: "the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work" What is the definition of "recognition"?


recognition

the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

Instruction: "a politician whose recall of names was as remarkable as his recognition of faces" What is the definition of "recognition"?


recognition

Context: give her recognition for trying

credit salute salutation remembrance commemoration

Instruction: "give her recognition for trying" What is the definition of "recognition"?


odious

Instruction: "consequences odious to those you govern " - Edmund Burke" What is the definition of "odious"?


tardily

Context: glaciers move tardily

without speed slow is sometimes used informally for slowly

Instruction: "glaciers move tardily" What is the definition of "tardily"?


tardily

Instruction: "notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline" What is the definition of "tardily"?


sequence

Context: the sequence of names was alphabetical

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

Instruction: "the sequence of names was alphabetical" What is the definition of "sequence"?


sequence

Context: the doctor saw a sequence of patients

a following of one thing after another in time

Instruction: "the doctor saw a sequence of patients" What is the definition of "sequence"?


slit

Context: slit her throat

Instruction: "slit her throat" What is the definition of "slit"?


thickly

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

Instruction: "after a few drinks he was beginning to speak thickly" What is the definition of "thickly"?