effect

Context: he just did it for effect

an impression especially one that is artificial or contrived

Instruction: "he just did it for effect" What is the definition of "effect"?


effect

Context: the law is still in effect

Instruction: "the law is still in effect" What is the definition of "effect"?


effect

Context: effect a change

Instruction: "effect a change" What is the definition of "effect"?


fluidity

Instruction: "adding lead makes the alloy easier to cast because the melting point is reduced and the fluidity is increased" What is the definition of "fluidity"?


fluidity

Context: a charming Oriental fluidity of manner

Instruction: "a charming Oriental fluidity of manner" What is the definition of "fluidity"?


beady

Context: bright beady eyes

small and round and shiny like a shiny bead or button

Instruction: "bright beady eyes" What is the definition of "beady"?


steady

Context: a steady beat

not subject to change or variation especially in behavior

Instruction: "a steady beat" What is the definition of "steady"?


steady

Context: held the ladder steady

Instruction: "held the ladder steady" What is the definition of "steady"?


steady

Context: held the ladder steady

Instruction: "held the ladder steady" What is the definition of "steady"?


steady

Context: steady nerves

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


loveless

Context: a loveless marriage

Instruction: "a loveless marriage" What is the definition of "loveless"?


loveless

Context: a loveless childhood

Instruction: "a loveless childhood" What is the definition of "loveless"?


opposable

capable of being placed opposite to something

Instruction: "the thumb is opposable to the forefinger" What is the definition of "opposable"?


unused

Context: we bought an unused car for a change

Instruction: "we bought an unused car for a change" What is the definition of "unused"?


unused

Context: feet unused to shoes

Instruction: "feet unused to shoes" What is the definition of "unused"?


unused

Context: an unused envelope

Instruction: "an unused envelope" What is the definition of "unused"?


devilish

Context: devilish schemes

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

Instruction: "devilish schemes" What is the definition of "devilish"?


torrent

a violently fast stream of water or other liquid

Instruction: "the houses were swept away in the torrent" What is the definition of "torrent"?


torrent

Context: a torrent of abuse

Instruction: "a torrent of abuse" What is the definition of "torrent"?


coherently

Instruction: "she could not talk coherently after the accident" What is the definition of "coherently"?


minimize

Context: Let 's minimize the risk

Instruction: "Let 's minimize the risk" What is the definition of "minimize"?


heart

Context: in your heart you know it is true

Instruction: "in your heart you know it is true" What is the definition of "heart"?


heart

the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs

Instruction: "he stood still , his heart thumping wildly" What is the definition of "heart"?


heart

its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body

Instruction: "he stood still , his heart thumping wildly" What is the definition of "heart"?


heart

Context: you have n't got the heart for baseball

Instruction: "you have n't got the heart for baseball" What is the definition of "heart"?


backboard

Context: he banked the shot off the backboard

a raised vertical board with basket attached

Instruction: "he banked the shot off the backboard" What is the definition of "backboard"?


backboard

Context: he banked the shot off the backboard

Instruction: "he banked the shot off the backboard" What is the definition of "backboard"?


circumference

the boundary line encompassing an area or object

Instruction: "he had walked the full circumference of his land" What is the definition of "circumference"?


desiccate

Context: a desiccate romance

Instruction: "a desiccate romance" What is the definition of "desiccate"?


desiccate

Context: a desiccate romance

Instruction: "a desiccate romance" What is the definition of "desiccate"?


prosperous

Context: a prosperous family

Instruction: "a prosperous family" What is the definition of "prosperous"?


prosperous

Context: a prosperous family

Instruction: "a prosperous family" What is the definition of "prosperous"?


prosperous

Context: a prosperous new business

Instruction: "a prosperous new business" What is the definition of "prosperous"?


upright

Context: an upright post

Instruction: "an upright post" What is the definition of "upright"?


upright

Context: an upright post

Instruction: "an upright post" What is the definition of "upright"?


upright

Context: an upright and respectable man

Instruction: "an upright and respectable man" What is the definition of "upright"?


scene

Instruction: "the police returned to the scene of the crime" What is the definition of "scene"?


scene

Context: their parting was a sad scene

Instruction: "their parting was a sad scene" What is the definition of "scene"?


experimentation

Instruction: "not all experimentation is done in laboratories" What is the definition of "experimentation"?


overeager

Context: overeager in his pursuit of the girl

Instruction: "overeager in his pursuit of the girl" What is the definition of "overeager"?


mow

Context: mow the grass

Instruction: "mow the grass" What is the definition of "mow"?


mow

Context: mop and mow

to make a sad face and thrust out ones lower lip

Instruction: "mop and mow" What is the definition of "mow"?


prefer

Instruction: "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels" What is the definition of "prefer"?


prefer

Instruction: "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels" What is the definition of "prefer"?


theatrical

Context: a theatrical pose

suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater

Instruction: "a theatrical pose" What is the definition of "theatrical"?


undock

Context: undock the ship

Instruction: "undock the ship" What is the definition of "undock"?


ambulatory

Context: it has an ambulatory and seven chapels

Instruction: "it has an ambulatory and seven chapels" What is the definition of "ambulatory"?


ambulatory

Context: an ambulatory corridor

Instruction: "an ambulatory corridor" What is the definition of "ambulatory"?


ambulatory

Context: the patient is ambulatory

Instruction: "the patient is ambulatory" What is the definition of "ambulatory"?


southernmost

Instruction: "Key West is the southernmost city in the continental United States" What is the definition of "southernmost"?


ambidextrous

Context: an ambidextrous surgeon

Instruction: "an ambidextrous surgeon" What is the definition of "ambidextrous"?


anathema

Context: he is an anathema to me

Instruction: "he is an anathema to me" What is the definition of "anathema"?


adroit

Context: an exceptionally adroit pianist

quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

Instruction: "an exceptionally adroit pianist" What is the definition of "adroit"?


already

Context: she has already graduated

Instruction: "she has already graduated" What is the definition of "already"?


quondam

Context: her quondam lover

Instruction: "her quondam lover" What is the definition of "quondam"?


reservoir

Context: a reservoir of talent

Instruction: "a reservoir of talent" What is the definition of "reservoir"?


polymorphic

Context: a polymorphic species

relating to the occurrence of more than one kind of individual independent of sexual differences in an interbreeding population

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


polymorphic

Context: man is both polymorphic and polytypic

having or occurring in several distinct forms

Instruction: "man is both polymorphic and polytypic" What is the definition of "polymorphic"?


obtrusive

Instruction: "the obtrusive behavior of a spoiled child" What is the definition of "obtrusive"?


ambiguously

Context: this letter is worded ambiguously

Instruction: "this letter is worded ambiguously" What is the definition of "ambiguously"?


instigator

Context: she was the instigator of their quarrel

someone who deliberately foments trouble

Instruction: "she was the instigator of their quarrel" What is the definition of "instigator"?


tubal

Context: tubal ligation

of or relating to occurring in a tube such as e.g. the fallopian tube or eustachian tube

Instruction: "tubal ligation" What is the definition of "tubal"?


gasification

Instruction: "coal gas is produced by the gasification of coal" What is the definition of "gasification"?


soften

Context: This liquid will soften your laundry

Instruction: "This liquid will soften your laundry" What is the definition of "soften"?


soften

Instruction: "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it" What is the definition of "soften"?


lean

Context: We can lean on this man

Instruction: "We can lean on this man" What is the definition of "lean"?


lean

Context: lean ore

lacking in mineral content or combustible material

Instruction: "lean ore" What is the definition of "lean"?


lean

Instruction: "Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look " - Shakespeare" What is the definition of "lean"?


lean

Context: a lean budget

Instruction: "a lean budget" What is the definition of "lean"?


lean

Context: a lean year

Instruction: "a lean year" What is the definition of "lean"?


epochal

highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era

Instruction: "epochal decisions made by Roosevelt and Churchill" What is the definition of "epochal"?


tautological

repetition of same sense in different words

Instruction: "the phrase ` a beginner who has just started ' is tautological" What is the definition of "tautological"?


abnormal

Context: abnormal powers of concentration

Instruction: "abnormal powers of concentration" What is the definition of "abnormal"?


abnormal

Context: abnormal powers of concentration

not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm

Instruction: "abnormal powers of concentration" What is the definition of "abnormal"?


abnormal

departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development

Instruction: "they were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal" What is the definition of "abnormal"?


abnormal

Context: abnormal profits

Instruction: "abnormal profits" What is the definition of "abnormal"?


bothersome

Instruction: "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport" What is the definition of "bothersome"?


inclusive

Context: an inclusive art form

Instruction: "an inclusive art form" What is the definition of "inclusive"?


inclusive

Context: an inclusive art form

Instruction: "an inclusive art form" What is the definition of "inclusive"?


tall

Context: tall people

Instruction: "tall people" What is the definition of "tall"?


tall

Context: tall people

Instruction: "tall people" What is the definition of "tall"?


tall

Context: a tall order

Instruction: "a tall order" What is the definition of "tall"?


tall

Instruction: "he engages in so much tall talk , one never really realizes what he is saying" What is the definition of "tall"?


tall

Context: a tall story

Instruction: "a tall story" What is the definition of "tall"?


importune

Context: I importune you to help them

Instruction: "I importune you to help them" What is the definition of "importune"?


caress

Context: soft music was a fond caress

a gentle affectionate stroking or something resembling it

Instruction: "soft music was a fond caress" What is the definition of "caress"?


twice

Context: I called her twice

Instruction: "I called her twice" What is the definition of "twice"?


unleash

Context: unleash one 's anger

Instruction: "unleash one 's anger" What is the definition of "unleash"?


unleash

Context: unleash the dogs in the park

Instruction: "unleash the dogs in the park" What is the definition of "unleash"?


breakfast

Context: We breakfast at seven

Instruction: "We breakfast at seven" What is the definition of "breakfast"?


pulmonary

Context: pulmonary disease

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


utterer

Context: an utterer of useful maxims

Instruction: "an utterer of useful maxims" What is the definition of "utterer"?


utterer

Context: an utterer of useful maxims

someone who talks especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous

Instruction: "an utterer of useful maxims" What is the definition of "utterer"?


sobbing

Context: He was sobbing inconsolably

Instruction: "He was sobbing inconsolably" What is the definition of "sobbing"?


bulb

Context: the bulb of a syringe

a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument usually at one end

Instruction: "the bulb of a syringe" What is the definition of "bulb"?


practiced

Context: a practiced marksman

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

Instruction: "a practiced marksman" What is the definition of "practiced"?


slim

Context: a slim girl with straight blonde hair

Instruction: "a slim girl with straight blonde hair" What is the definition of "slim"?


slim

Context: a slim chance of winning

Instruction: "a slim chance of winning" What is the definition of "slim"?


speedy

Context: a speedy car

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


speedy

Context: a speedy car

moving with or capable of moving with high speed

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


speedy

Instruction: "hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem" What is the definition of "speedy"?


outreach

Instruction: "the outreach toward truth of the human spirit" What is the definition of "outreach"?


arrangement

Context: a flower arrangement

an orderly grouping of things or persons considered as a unit

Instruction: "a flower arrangement" What is the definition of "arrangement"?


arrangement

Context: a flower arrangement

Instruction: "a flower arrangement" What is the definition of "arrangement"?


arrangement

an organized structure for arranging or classifying

Instruction: "he changed the arrangement of the topics" What is the definition of "arrangement"?


conviction

Context: the conviction came as no surprise

a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed

Instruction: "the conviction came as no surprise" What is the definition of "conviction"?


continuous

continuing in time or space without interruption

Instruction: "a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light " - James Jeans" What is the definition of "continuous"?


licentious

Context: coarse and licentious men

Instruction: "coarse and licentious men" What is the definition of "licentious"?


licentious

Context: coarse and licentious men

Instruction: "coarse and licentious men" What is the definition of "licentious"?


rational

Context: rational behavior

consistent with or based on or using reason

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


rational

Context: rational numbers

capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers

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


rational

Context: a rational analysis

having its source in or being guided by the intellect as distinguished from experience or emotion

Instruction: "a rational analysis" What is the definition of "rational"?


rational

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

Instruction: "the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man" What is the definition of "rational"?


hydrogenation

a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil

Instruction: "food producers use hydrogenation to keep fat from becoming rancid" What is the definition of "hydrogenation"?


basal

Context: basal placentation

Instruction: "basal placentation" What is the definition of "basal"?


basal

Context: basal placentation

Instruction: "basal placentation" What is the definition of "basal"?


basal

Context: basal placentation

especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem

Instruction: "basal placentation" What is the definition of "basal"?


culpable

Context: culpable negligence

deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious

Instruction: "culpable negligence" What is the definition of "culpable"?


effort

Context: he got an A for effort

Instruction: "he got an A for effort" What is the definition of "effort"?


effort

Context: he got an A for effort

Instruction: "he got an A for effort" What is the definition of "effort"?


effort

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Instruction: "made an effort to cover all the reading material" What is the definition of "effort"?


effort

Context: the book was her finest effort

Instruction: "the book was her finest effort" What is the definition of "effort"?


knotty

Instruction: "I faced the knotty problem of what to have for breakfast" What is the definition of "knotty"?


knotty

Instruction: "I faced the knotty problem of what to have for breakfast" What is the definition of "knotty"?


flit

Context: they did a moonlight flit

Instruction: "they did a moonlight flit" What is the definition of "flit"?


refine

Context: refine paper stock

to treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition

Instruction: "refine paper stock" What is the definition of "refine"?


refine

Context: refine sugar

to reduce to a fine , unmixed , or pure state

Instruction: "refine sugar" What is the definition of "refine"?


refine

Context: refine sugar

to separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

Instruction: "refine sugar" What is the definition of "refine"?


proportion

the relation between things or parts of things with respect to their comparative quantity , magnitude , or degree

Instruction: "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations" What is the definition of "proportion"?


downright

Context: a downright answer

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


downright

Context: a downright lie

complete and without restriction or qualification

Instruction: "a downright lie" What is the definition of "downright"?


downright

Context: a downright lie

sometimes used informally as intensifiers

Instruction: "a downright lie" What is the definition of "downright"?


neck

Context: he admired her long graceful neck

the part of an organism human or animal that connects the head to the rest of the body

Instruction: "he admired her long graceful neck" What is the definition of "neck"?


varied

Instruction: "immigrants ' varied ethnic and religious traditions" What is the definition of "varied"?


varied

Instruction: "varied motives prompt people to join a political party" What is the definition of "varied"?


varied

broken away from sameness or identity or duplication

Instruction: "her quickly varied answers indicated uncertainty" What is the definition of "varied"?


mnemonic

Context: mnemonic device

of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory

Instruction: "mnemonic device" What is the definition of "mnemonic"?


inextricable

Context: an inextricable knot

Instruction: "an inextricable knot" What is the definition of "inextricable"?


inextricable

Context: an inextricable knot

incapable of being disentangled or untied

Instruction: "an inextricable knot" What is the definition of "inextricable"?


scholarly

Context: scholarly pursuits

characteristic of scholars or scholarship

Instruction: "scholarly pursuits" What is the definition of "scholarly"?


supplicate

Context: supplicate for permission

Instruction: "supplicate for permission" What is the definition of "supplicate"?


supplicate

Context: supplicate God 's blessing

to ask for humbly or earnestly , as in prayer

Instruction: "supplicate God 's blessing" What is the definition of "supplicate"?


comfortless

Context: a comfortless room

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


demurely

Instruction: "the army girl , tall and demurely pretty , threw a quick side-glance at her" What is the definition of "demurely"?


healing

Context: The wound is healing slowly

Instruction: "The wound is healing slowly" What is the definition of "healing"?


healing

Context: her gentle healing hand

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


surge

Context: stimulated a surge of speculation

Instruction: "stimulated a surge of speculation" What is the definition of "surge"?


bargainer

Context: he is a hard bargainer

negotiator of the terms of a transaction

Instruction: "he is a hard bargainer" What is the definition of "bargainer"?


blameless

Context: has lived a blameless life

Instruction: "has lived a blameless life" What is the definition of "blameless"?


blameless

Context: has lived a blameless life

Instruction: "has lived a blameless life" What is the definition of "blameless"?


correctly

Instruction: "the flower had been correctly depicted by his son" What is the definition of "correctly"?


brief

Context: a brief stay in the country

Instruction: "a brief stay in the country" What is the definition of "brief"?


brief

Context: covered the matter in a brief statement

Instruction: "covered the matter in a brief statement" What is the definition of "brief"?


brief

Context: a brief bikini

Instruction: "a brief bikini" What is the definition of "brief"?


negligent

Context: negligent parents

characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

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


platoon

a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity

Instruction: "the defensive platoon of the football team" What is the definition of "platoon"?


camping

Context: Can we go camping again this summer ?

Instruction: "Can we go camping again this summer ?" What is the definition of "camping"?


neat

Context: her neat dress

Instruction: "her neat dress" What is the definition of "neat"?


neat

Context: neat homework

Instruction: "neat homework" What is the definition of "neat"?


neat

Context: a neat style

Instruction: "a neat style" What is the definition of "neat"?


hardiness

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

Instruction: "the plan required great hardiness of heart" What is the definition of "hardiness"?


wed

Context: We were wed the following week

Instruction: "We were wed the following week" What is the definition of "wed"?


accommodating

helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation

Instruction: "the warden was always accommodating in allowing visitors in" What is the definition of "accommodating"?


accommodating

Instruction: "made a special effort to be accommodating" What is the definition of "accommodating"?


accommodating

Instruction: "made a special effort to be accommodating" What is the definition of "accommodating"?


kip

Context: roused him from his kip

Instruction: "roused him from his kip" What is the definition of "kip"?


specimen

a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes

Instruction: "they collected a urine specimen for urinalysis" What is the definition of "specimen"?


correspondence

Instruction: "the results of two tests were in correspondence" What is the definition of "correspondence"?


audacity

aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery

Instruction: "he had the audacity to question my decision" What is the definition of "audacity"?


jugular

Context: he always goes for the jugular

a vital part that is vulnerable to attack

Instruction: "he always goes for the jugular" What is the definition of "jugular"?


jugular

Context: jugular vein

relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat

Instruction: "jugular vein" What is the definition of "jugular"?


harbor

Context: harbor a resentment

to maintain a theory , thoughts , or feelings

Instruction: "harbor a resentment" What is the definition of "harbor"?


fertile

Context: fertile farmland

Instruction: "fertile farmland" What is the definition of "fertile"?


law

the collection of rules imposed by authority

Instruction: "civilization presupposes respect for the law" What is the definition of "law"?


law

Context: there is a law against kidnapping

legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity

Instruction: "there is a law against kidnapping" What is the definition of "law"?


understandingly

Context: she nodded understandingly

Instruction: "she nodded understandingly" What is the definition of "understandingly"?


counteract

to oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

Instruction: "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" What is the definition of "counteract"?


sanction

Context: it had the sanction of the church

Instruction: "it had the sanction of the church" What is the definition of "sanction"?


drizzle

Context: drizzle the meat with melted butter

Instruction: "drizzle the meat with melted butter" What is the definition of "drizzle"?


organization

the act of organizing a business or an activity related to a business

Instruction: "he was brought in to supervise the organization of a new department" What is the definition of "organization"?


organization

Instruction: "his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality" What is the definition of "organization"?


organization

orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized

Instruction: "his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality" What is the definition of "organization"?


yang

the bright positive masculine principle in chinese dualistic cosmology

Instruction: "yin and yang together produce everything that comes into existence" What is the definition of "yang"?


reorder

to make a new request to be supplied with

Instruction: "The store had to reorder the popular CD several times" What is the definition of "reorder"?


religion

Context: he was raised in the Baptist religion

an institution to express belief in a divine power

Instruction: "he was raised in the Baptist religion" What is the definition of "religion"?


haltingly

Context: he spoke haltingly

Instruction: "he spoke haltingly" What is the definition of "haltingly"?


conservative

Context: a conservative estimate

Instruction: "a conservative estimate" What is the definition of "conservative"?


ream

Context: ream oranges

to squeeze the juice out of a fruit with a reamer

Instruction: "ream oranges" What is the definition of "ream"?


ream

Context: ream a hole

Instruction: "ream a hole" What is the definition of "ream"?


habitus

Context: the consumptive habitus

persons predisposition to be affected by something as a disease

Instruction: "the consumptive habitus" What is the definition of "habitus"?


urgency

Context: the urgency of his need

pressing importance requiring speedy action

Instruction: "the urgency of his need" What is the definition of "urgency"?


urgency

an urgent situation calling for prompt action

Instruction: "they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs" What is the definition of "urgency"?


placid

Instruction: "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay" What is the definition of "placid"?


placid

Instruction: "not everyone shared his placid temperament" What is the definition of "placid"?


insensate

Context: insensate destruction

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


repudiation

rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid

Instruction: "Congressional repudiation of the treaty that the President had negotiated" What is the definition of "repudiation"?


repudiation

Context: the repudiation of the debt by the city

refusal to acknowledge or pay a debt or honor a contract especially by public authorities

Instruction: "the repudiation of the debt by the city" What is the definition of "repudiation"?


proud

Context: proud parents

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth

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


proud

Context: proud parents

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


proud

Context: proud alpine peaks

having or displaying great dignity or nobility

Instruction: "proud alpine peaks" What is the definition of "proud"?


regardless

Instruction: "crushing the blooms with regardless tread" What is the definition of "regardless"?


regardless

Instruction: "he carried on regardless of the difficulties" What is the definition of "regardless"?


regardless

Instruction: "he carried on regardless of the difficulties" What is the definition of "regardless"?


current

Context: the current was measured in amperes

a flow of electricity through a conductor

Instruction: "the current was measured in amperes" What is the definition of "current"?


current

a steady flow of a fluid usually from natural causes

Instruction: "the raft floated downstream on the current" What is the definition of "current"?


current

Context: the current of history

dominant course suggestive of running water of successive events or ideas

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


current

Context: current events

occurring in or belonging to the present time

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


traction

the act of pulling on a bone or limb as in a fracture to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing

Instruction: "his leg was in traction for several days" What is the definition of "traction"?


portable

Context: a portable television set

Instruction: "a portable television set" What is the definition of "portable"?


portable

Context: a portable outboard motor

of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boats hull

Instruction: "a portable outboard motor" What is the definition of "portable"?


enormously

Context: he was enormously popular

Instruction: "he was enormously popular" What is the definition of "enormously"?


mendicancy

Context: they were reduced to mendicancy

the state of being a beggar or mendicant

Instruction: "they were reduced to mendicancy" What is the definition of "mendicancy"?


wail

Context: wail in self-pity

Instruction: "wail in self-pity" What is the definition of "wail"?


forgetful

Context: forgetful of her responsibilities

Instruction: "forgetful of her responsibilities" What is the definition of "forgetful"?


frazzle

Context: he was worn to a frazzle

Instruction: "he was worn to a frazzle" What is the definition of "frazzle"?


purse

Instruction: "the purse barely covered the winner 's expenses" What is the definition of "purse"?


purse

Context: purse ones 's lips

to gather or contract into wrinkles or folds

Instruction: "purse ones 's lips" What is the definition of "purse"?


purse

Context: purse ones 's lips

Instruction: "purse ones 's lips" What is the definition of "purse"?


shocking

Context: the most shocking book of its time

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

Instruction: "the most shocking book of its time" What is the definition of "shocking"?


reheat

Context: Please reheat the food from last night

Instruction: "Please reheat the food from last night" What is the definition of "reheat"?


tidal

Context: tidal wave

Instruction: "tidal wave" What is the definition of "tidal"?


dish

Context: she prepared a special dish for dinner

Instruction: "she prepared a special dish for dinner" What is the definition of "dish"?


bestow

Context: bestow an honor on someone

Instruction: "bestow an honor on someone" What is the definition of "bestow"?


trim

Context: in good trim

Instruction: "in good trim" What is the definition of "trim"?


trim

Context: trim the christmas tree

Instruction: "trim the christmas tree" What is the definition of "trim"?


trim

Context: trim an airplane

to balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

Instruction: "trim an airplane" What is the definition of "trim"?


trim

Context: a body kept trim by exercise

Instruction: "a body kept trim by exercise" What is the definition of "trim"?


trim

Context: a trim little sailboat

Instruction: "a trim little sailboat" What is the definition of "trim"?


trim

Context: a trim little sailboat

Instruction: "a trim little sailboat" What is the definition of "trim"?


trim

Context: a trim little sailboat

Instruction: "a trim little sailboat" What is the definition of "trim"?


trim

Context: a trim beard

Instruction: "a trim beard" What is the definition of "trim"?


antiphonal

Context: antiphonal laughter

Instruction: "antiphonal laughter" What is the definition of "antiphonal"?


antiphonal

Context: antiphonal laughter

Instruction: "antiphonal laughter" What is the definition of "antiphonal"?


correctional

Context: a correctional institution

Instruction: "a correctional institution" What is the definition of "correctional"?


inexcusably

Context: he was inexcusably cruel to his wife

in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree

Instruction: "he was inexcusably cruel to his wife" What is the definition of "inexcusably"?


antagonistic

Context: slaves antagonistic to their masters

characterized by antagonism or antipathy

Instruction: "slaves antagonistic to their masters" What is the definition of "antagonistic"?


antagonistic

Context: his antagonistic brusqueness

Instruction: "his antagonistic brusqueness" What is the definition of "antagonistic"?


warmth

Context: an agreeable warmth in the house

the quality of having a moderate degree of heat

Instruction: "an agreeable warmth in the house" What is the definition of "warmth"?


iteration

Context: the solution is obtained by iteration

executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained

Instruction: "the solution is obtained by iteration" What is the definition of "iteration"?


full

Context: the moon is at the full

the time when the moon is fully illuminated

Instruction: "the moon is at the full" What is the definition of "full"?


full

Context: full the cloth

to beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening

Instruction: "full the cloth" What is the definition of "full"?


full

Context: a full glass

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

Instruction: "a full glass" What is the definition of "full"?


full

Context: full tones

Instruction: "full tones" What is the definition of "full"?


full

Context: a full game

complete in extent or degree and in every particular

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


full

Context: a full stomach

filled to satisfaction with food or drink

Instruction: "a full stomach" What is the definition of "full"?


full

Context: gives full measure

Instruction: "gives full measure" What is the definition of "full"?


full

Context: knew full well

Instruction: "knew full well" What is the definition of "full"?


full

Context: knew full well

Instruction: "knew full well" What is the definition of "full"?


disturb

Instruction: "Do n't disturb the patient 's wounds by moving him too rapidly !" What is the definition of "disturb"?


slack

a stretch of water without current or movement

Instruction: "suddenly they were in a slack and the water was motionless" What is the definition of "slack"?


slack

Context: slack the rope

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


slack

Context: slack water

flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

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


slack

Context: slack and wrinkled skin

Instruction: "slack and wrinkled skin" What is the definition of "slack"?


slack

Context: slack in maintaining discipline

Instruction: "slack in maintaining discipline" What is the definition of "slack"?


sort

Context: she wore a sort of magenta dress

Instruction: "she wore a sort of magenta dress" What is the definition of "sort"?


sort

Context: what sort of person is he ?

a person of a particular character or nature

Instruction: "what sort of person is he ?" What is the definition of "sort"?


unholy

Context: unholy grimaces

Instruction: "unholy grimaces" What is the definition of "unholy"?


unholy

Context: unholy grimaces

Instruction: "unholy grimaces" What is the definition of "unholy"?


inclination

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

Instruction: "he had an inclination to give up too easily" What is the definition of "inclination"?


diplomatically

Context: he answered very diplomatically

Instruction: "he answered very diplomatically" What is the definition of "diplomatically"?


diplomatically

Context: he answered very diplomatically

Instruction: "he answered very diplomatically" What is the definition of "diplomatically"?


burke

Context: burke an issue

Instruction: "burke an issue" What is the definition of "burke"?


upend

Context: upend the box and empty the contents

Instruction: "upend the box and empty the contents" What is the definition of "upend"?


radiance

Context: the radiance of her countenance

an attractive combination of good health and happiness

Instruction: "the radiance of her countenance" What is the definition of "radiance"?


irresponsibly

Context: he acted irresponsibly

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


convention

Context: political convention

Instruction: "political convention" What is the definition of "convention"?


convention

something regarded as a normative example

Instruction: "the convention of not naming the main character" What is the definition of "convention"?


feebly

Instruction: "the lighthouse , flashing feebly against the sleet-blurred , rocky backdrop of the coast of north west Norway" What is the definition of "feebly"?


inferno

Context: the inferno of the engine room

Instruction: "the inferno of the engine room" What is the definition of "inferno"?


socialize

Context: The old man hates to socialize

Instruction: "The old man hates to socialize" What is the definition of "socialize"?


socialize

Context: The old man hates to socialize

Instruction: "The old man hates to socialize" What is the definition of "socialize"?


vengeance

the act of taking revenge harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done especially in the next life

Instruction: "For vengeance I would do nothing . This nation is too great to look for mere revenge " -- James Garfield" What is the definition of "vengeance"?


vengeance

i will repay , saith the lord -- romans 12

Instruction: "For vengeance I would do nothing . This nation is too great to look for mere revenge " -- James Garfield" What is the definition of "vengeance"?


landmark

the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

Instruction: "the church steeple provided a convenient landmark" What is the definition of "landmark"?


haphazard

Context: a haphazard plan of action

dependent upon or characterized by chance

Instruction: "a haphazard plan of action" What is the definition of "haphazard"?


haphazard

Instruction: "a most haphazard system of record keeping" What is the definition of "haphazard"?


haphazard

Instruction: "the Prime Minister was wearing a grey suit and a white shirt with a soft collar , but his neck had become thinner and the collar stood away from it as if it had been bought haphazard" What is the definition of "haphazard"?


haphazard

Instruction: "the Prime Minister was wearing a grey suit and a white shirt with a soft collar , but his neck had become thinner and the collar stood away from it as if it had been bought haphazard" What is the definition of "haphazard"?


comparative

Context: comparative linguistics

relating to or based on or involving comparison

Instruction: "comparative linguistics" What is the definition of "comparative"?


windless

Instruction: "he prefers windless days for playing golf" What is the definition of "windless"?


unanswerable

Context: an unanswerable argument

Instruction: "an unanswerable argument" What is the definition of "unanswerable"?


audible

Context: he spoke in an audible whisper

Instruction: "he spoke in an audible whisper" What is the definition of "audible"?


enormous

Context: an enormous boulder

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

Instruction: "an enormous boulder" What is the definition of "enormous"?


enormous

Context: an enormous boulder

that a whole civilization should be dependent on technology - walter lippman

Instruction: "an enormous boulder" What is the definition of "enormous"?


mirthful

Context: a mirthful laugh

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

Instruction: "a mirthful laugh" What is the definition of "mirthful"?


mirthful

Context: a mirthful experience

Instruction: "a mirthful experience" What is the definition of "mirthful"?


pat

Context: pat him on the shoulder

Instruction: "pat him on the shoulder" What is the definition of "pat"?


pat

Context: a pat reply

Instruction: "a pat reply" What is the definition of "pat"?


pat

Context: he has the lesson pat

Instruction: "he has the lesson pat" What is the definition of "pat"?


incidence

the striking of a light beam on a surface

Instruction: "he measured the angle of incidence of the reflected light" What is the definition of "incidence"?


drive

the act of applying force to propel something

Instruction: "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off" What is the definition of "drive"?


drive

a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine

Instruction: "a variable speed drive permitted operation through a range of speeds" What is the definition of "drive"?


drive

Instruction: "his drive and energy exhausted his co-workers" What is the definition of "drive"?


drive

Context: drive a car or bus

Instruction: "drive a car or bus" What is the definition of "drive"?


swift

Context: a swift current

Instruction: "a swift current" What is the definition of "swift"?


normal

Context: serve wine at normal room temperature

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm

Instruction: "serve wine at normal room temperature" What is the definition of "normal"?


normal

Context: serve wine at normal room temperature

Instruction: "serve wine at normal room temperature" What is the definition of "normal"?


normal

Context: a perfectly normal child

being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development

Instruction: "a perfectly normal child" What is the definition of "normal"?


abridge

Instruction: "the new law might abridge our freedom of expression" What is the definition of "abridge"?


voluntarily

Instruction: "he voluntarily submitted to the fingerprinting" What is the definition of "voluntarily"?


clarity

Instruction: "when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes" What is the definition of "clarity"?


featureless

Context: the featureless landscape of the steppe

lacking distinguishing characteristics or features

Instruction: "the featureless landscape of the steppe" What is the definition of "featureless"?


inopportune

Context: arrived at a most inopportune hour

Instruction: "arrived at a most inopportune hour" What is the definition of "inopportune"?


nuptial

Context: nuptial day

Instruction: "nuptial day" What is the definition of "nuptial"?


shrink

Context: Hot water will shrink the sweater

Instruction: "Hot water will shrink the sweater" What is the definition of "shrink"?


shrink

Context: Hot water will shrink the sweater

Instruction: "Hot water will shrink the sweater" What is the definition of "shrink"?


serous

Context: a serous exudate

Instruction: "a serous exudate" What is the definition of "serous"?


extrusion

Instruction: "an unexpected extrusion of toothpaste from the bottom of the tube" What is the definition of "extrusion"?


disrepute

Instruction: "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute" What is the definition of "disrepute"?


include

Context: I include you in the list of culprits

Instruction: "I include you in the list of culprits" What is the definition of "include"?


include

Instruction: "We must include this chemical element in the group" What is the definition of "include"?


include

to put in as part of a set , group , or category

Instruction: "We must include this chemical element in the group" What is the definition of "include"?


chlorinate

Context: chlorinate a pool

Instruction: "chlorinate a pool" What is the definition of "chlorinate"?


tow

Context: the truck gave him a tow to the garage

the act of hauling something as a vehicle by means of a hitch or rope

Instruction: "the truck gave him a tow to the garage" What is the definition of "tow"?


tow

Instruction: "Horses used to tow barges along the canal" What is the definition of "tow"?


slickness

Instruction: "he could feel the slickness of the tiller" What is the definition of "slickness"?


broaden

Context: broaden the road

Instruction: "broaden the road" What is the definition of "broaden"?


broaden

Context: broaden your horizon

Instruction: "broaden your horizon" What is the definition of "broaden"?


head

Context: he stuck his head out the window

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals

Instruction: "he stuck his head out the window" What is the definition of "head"?


head

Context: he stuck his head out the window

Instruction: "he stuck his head out the window" What is the definition of "head"?


head

Context: 200 head of cattle

Instruction: "200 head of cattle" What is the definition of "head"?


head

Context: the head of the whole operation

Instruction: "the head of the whole operation" What is the definition of "head"?


labor

productive work especially physical work done for wages

Instruction: "his labor did not require a great deal of skill" What is the definition of "labor"?


labor

Context: she was in labor for six hours

Instruction: "she was in labor for six hours" What is the definition of "labor"?


labor

Context: she was in labor for six hours

from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

Instruction: "she was in labor for six hours" What is the definition of "labor"?


engorgement

Context: engorgement of the breast

Instruction: "engorgement of the breast" What is the definition of "engorgement"?


bladed

Context: bladed arsenopyrite

composed of thin flat plates resembling a knife blade

Instruction: "bladed arsenopyrite" What is the definition of "bladed"?


hopeless

Context: in an agony of hopeless grief

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

Instruction: "in an agony of hopeless grief" What is the definition of "hopeless"?


hopeless

Context: I 'm hopeless at mathematics

of a person unable to do something skillfully

Instruction: "I 'm hopeless at mathematics" What is the definition of "hopeless"?


hopeless

Context: the situation is hopeless

Instruction: "the situation is hopeless" What is the definition of "hopeless"?


hopeless

Instruction: "she handed me a hopeless jumble of papers" What is the definition of "hopeless"?


slaty

Context: the slaty sky of dawn

Instruction: "the slaty sky of dawn" What is the definition of "slaty"?


retentive

Context: a retentive mind

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


retentive

Context: soils retentive of moisture

having the power , capacity , or quality of retaining water

Instruction: "soils retentive of moisture" What is the definition of "retentive"?


momentum

Instruction: "the car 's momentum carried it off the road" What is the definition of "momentum"?


momentum

the product of a bodys mass and its velocity

Instruction: "the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities" What is the definition of "momentum"?


decayed

Context: a decayed foundation

Instruction: "a decayed foundation" What is the definition of "decayed"?


chastely

Context: she lived chastely

Instruction: "she lived chastely" What is the definition of "chastely"?


upstairs

Context: no one was allowed to see the upstairs

the part of a building above the ground floor

Instruction: "no one was allowed to see the upstairs" What is the definition of "upstairs"?


upstairs

Context: the upstairs maid

Instruction: "the upstairs maid" What is the definition of "upstairs"?


upstairs

Context: they lived upstairs

Instruction: "they lived upstairs" What is the definition of "upstairs"?


upstairs

Context: she 's a bit weak upstairs

Instruction: "she 's a bit weak upstairs" What is the definition of "upstairs"?


translucent

Context: translucent amber

allowing light to pass through diffusely

Instruction: "translucent amber" What is the definition of "translucent"?


bawler

Context: their new baby is a real bawler

Instruction: "their new baby is a real bawler" What is the definition of "bawler"?


respectful

Context: respectful behavior

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


happen

Context: I happen to have just what you need !

to chance to be or do something , without intention or causation

Instruction: "I happen to have just what you need !" What is the definition of "happen"?


pray

Context: pray to the Lord

to address a deity , a prophet , a saint or an object of worship

Instruction: "pray to the Lord" What is the definition of "pray"?


pray

Context: pray to the Lord

Instruction: "pray to the Lord" What is the definition of "pray"?


dripping

the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop

Instruction: "the constant sound of dripping irritated him" What is the definition of "dripping"?


dripping

Context: Water is dripping from the faucet

Instruction: "Water is dripping from the faucet" What is the definition of "dripping"?


dripping

Context: dripping wet

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


grim

Context: grim determination

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

Instruction: "grim determination" What is the definition of "grim"?


grim

Context: the grim aftermath of the bombing

Instruction: "the grim aftermath of the bombing" What is the definition of "grim"?


grim

Context: the grim aftermath of the bombing

Instruction: "the grim aftermath of the bombing" What is the definition of "grim"?


grim

Context: a grim joke

Instruction: "a grim joke" What is the definition of "grim"?


partial

Context: a partial description of the suspect

Instruction: "a partial description of the suspect" What is the definition of "partial"?


partial

Context: a partial description of the suspect

Instruction: "a partial description of the suspect" What is the definition of "partial"?


partial

Context: partial to horror movies

having a strong preference or liking for

Instruction: "partial to horror movies" What is the definition of "partial"?


sodden

Context: the speaker 's sodden collar

Instruction: "the speaker 's sodden collar" What is the definition of "sodden"?


sodden

Context: the speaker 's sodden collar

Instruction: "the speaker 's sodden collar" What is the definition of "sodden"?


sublimely

Instruction: "awaking in me , sublimely unconscious , interest and energy for tackling these tasks" What is the definition of "sublimely"?


sublimely

Instruction: "awaking in me , sublimely unconscious , interest and energy for tackling these tasks" What is the definition of "sublimely"?


discharge

Context: discharge liquids

Instruction: "discharge liquids" What is the definition of "discharge"?


limbless

Context: a snake is a limbless reptile

Instruction: "a snake is a limbless reptile" What is the definition of "limbless"?


irrefutable

Context: an irrefutable argument

Instruction: "an irrefutable argument" What is the definition of "irrefutable"?


outlying

Context: outlying settlements

Instruction: "outlying settlements" What is the definition of "outlying"?


chaotically

Context: the drugged man was talking chaotically

Instruction: "the drugged man was talking chaotically" What is the definition of "chaotically"?


chaotically

Context: the room was chaotically disorganized

Instruction: "the room was chaotically disorganized" What is the definition of "chaotically"?


imagine

Instruction: "I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel" What is the definition of "imagine"?


tyrannous

Context: tyrannous disregard of human rights

marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

Instruction: "tyrannous disregard of human rights" What is the definition of "tyrannous"?


obscene

Context: the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee

Instruction: "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee" What is the definition of "obscene"?


obscene

Context: obscene telephone calls

suggestive of or tending to moral looseness

Instruction: "obscene telephone calls" What is the definition of "obscene"?


handsome

Context: a handsome allowance

Instruction: "a handsome allowance" What is the definition of "handsome"?


reassure

Instruction: "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe" What is the definition of "reassure"?


reassure

Instruction: "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe" What is the definition of "reassure"?


gaily

Context: the scandals were gaily diverting

Instruction: "the scandals were gaily diverting" What is the definition of "gaily"?


modulate

Context: modulate the melody

Instruction: "modulate the melody" What is the definition of "modulate"?


congratulatory

Context: a congratulatory telegram

expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someones success or good fortune

Instruction: "a congratulatory telegram" What is the definition of "congratulatory"?


diligent

Context: a diligent ( or patient ) worker

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

Instruction: "a diligent ( or patient ) worker" What is the definition of "diligent"?


diligent

characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

Instruction: "a diligent detective investigates all clues" What is the definition of "diligent"?


locally

Context: it was locally decided

Instruction: "it was locally decided" What is the definition of "locally"?


maritime

Context: maritime law

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

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


maritime

Context: a maritime province

bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea

Instruction: "a maritime province" What is the definition of "maritime"?


unmeasurable

Context: unmeasurable reaches of outer space

Instruction: "unmeasurable reaches of outer space" What is the definition of "unmeasurable"?


forte

Context: cooking is his forte

Instruction: "cooking is his forte" What is the definition of "forte"?


forte

Context: the forte passages in the composition

used chiefly as a direction or description in music

Instruction: "the forte passages in the composition" What is the definition of "forte"?


award

Context: an award for bravery

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

Instruction: "an award for bravery" What is the definition of "award"?


liberally

Context: he embellished his stories liberally

Instruction: "he embellished his stories liberally" What is the definition of "liberally"?


liberally

Context: he gave liberally to several charities

Instruction: "he gave liberally to several charities" What is the definition of "liberally"?


bloomer

Context: a night bloomer

a flower that blooms in a particular way

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


cord

Context: the bundle was tied with a cord

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

Instruction: "the bundle was tied with a cord" What is the definition of "cord"?


purple

Context: he was born to the purple

Instruction: "he was born to the purple" What is the definition of "purple"?


purple

Context: many purple passages

excessively elaborate or showily expressed

Instruction: "many purple passages" What is the definition of "purple"?


purple

Context: purple tyrant

belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler

Instruction: "purple tyrant" What is the definition of "purple"?


lieu

Context: in lieu of

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

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


hybrid

Instruction: "the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices" What is the definition of "hybrid"?


penitential

Context: penitential tears

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