LM-Lexicon/Oxford · Datasets at Hugging Face

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shadowy	the shadowy stranger struggled to get free but could not .	of uncertain identity or nature	oxford	[]	"the shadowy stranger struggled to get free but could not ." What is the definition of "shadowy"?
shadowy	she barely had time to wonder about this strange shadowy beast before it lunged and she had a better view than she wanted of its many white teeth .	insubstantial ; unreal	oxford	[]	"she barely had time to wonder about this strange shadowy beast before it lunged and she had a better view than she wanted of its many white teeth ." What is the definition of "shadowy"?
paraquat	when glyphosate falls victim to resistance there 's only one herbicide equivalent left : paraquat .	a toxic fast-acting herbicide , which becomes deactivated in the soil .	oxford	[]	"when glyphosate falls victim to resistance there 's only one herbicide equivalent left : paraquat ." What is the definition of "paraquat"?
bargeboard	the report praised the charm of the well maintained street houses paying particular compliment to the house by the clodiagh bridge with decorative red painted bargeboards setting off the corner of the bridge .	a board , typically an ornamental one , fixed to the gable end of a roof to hide the ends of the roof timbers .	oxford	[]	"the report praised the charm of the well maintained street houses paying particular compliment to the house by the clodiagh bridge with decorative red painted bargeboards setting off the corner of the bridge ." What is the definition of "bargeboard"?
parallelize	the compiler directives defined by openmp tell a compiler which regions of code should be parallelized and define specific options for parallelization .	adapt ( a program ) to be suitable for running on a parallel processing system	oxford	[]	"the compiler directives defined by openmp tell a compiler which regions of code should be parallelized and define specific options for parallelization ." What is the definition of "parallelize"?
forty-five	the case was full of seventy-eights and forty-fives , about a hundred of them .	a record played at 45 rpm ; a single .	oxford	[]	"the case was full of seventy-eights and forty-fives , about a hundred of them ." What is the definition of "forty-five"?
rightness	part of his magic is his ability to convince of the rightness of his course of action .	the quality or state of being best or most appropriate for a particular situation	oxford	[]	"part of his magic is his ability to convince of the rightness of his course of action ." What is the definition of "rightness"?
rightness	people in the world of health and medicine sometimes become carried away by the obvious rightness or righteousness of their cause .	the quality or state of being morally good , justified , or acceptable	oxford	[]	"people in the world of health and medicine sometimes become carried away by the obvious rightness or righteousness of their cause ." What is the definition of "rightness"?
rightness	rightness , considered in its own nature , does not belong to what i do .	the quality or state of being true or correct as a fact	oxford	[]	"rightness , considered in its own nature , does not belong to what i do ." What is the definition of "rightness"?
chandlery	he now runs a successful net and chandlery business with the assistance of his wife rita as secretary .	goods sold by a chandler .	oxford	[]	"he now runs a successful net and chandlery business with the assistance of his wife rita as secretary ." What is the definition of "chandlery"?
holdback	third , the aircraft was stuck because they tried to taxi it clear with the holdback still in tension .	a thing serving to hold something else in place	oxford	[]	"third , the aircraft was stuck because they tried to taxi it clear with the holdback still in tension ." What is the definition of "holdback"?
thundercloud	a thundercloud , with a distinctive upper anvil shape , results from air which is moist and unstable rising by convection .	a cumulus cloud with a towering or spreading top , charged with electricity and producing thunder and lightning .	oxford	[]	"a thundercloud , with a distinctive upper anvil shape , results from air which is moist and unstable rising by convection ." What is the definition of "thundercloud"?
workpiece	the tool surrounds the workpiece and it provides the cutting speed while the workpiece is rotated by the hydraulic chucks ; this provides the feed .	an object being worked on with a tool or machine .	oxford	[]	"the tool surrounds the workpiece and it provides the cutting speed while the workpiece is rotated by the hydraulic chucks ; this provides the feed ." What is the definition of "workpiece"?
hierarchy	put honesty first in her hierarchy of values	a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system	oxford	[]	"put honesty first in her hierarchy of values" What is the definition of "hierarchy"?
hierarchy	clearly , some human rights have greater pre-eminence than others and it may be necessary to identify them through a hierarchy of relative importance .	an arrangement or classification of things according to relative importance or inclusiveness	oxford	[]	"clearly , some human rights have greater pre-eminence than others and it may be necessary to identify them through a hierarchy of relative importance ." What is the definition of "hierarchy"?
hierarchy	here are three orders which are a reflection of the triple order of the celestial hierarchy .	the traditional system of orders of angels and other heavenly beings	oxford	[]	"here are three orders which are a reflection of the triple order of the celestial hierarchy ." What is the definition of "hierarchy"?
hierarchy	its work provides a model for future governance of the church , one in which the hierarchy will not only listen to , but also trust , the laity .	the clergy of the catholic church or of an episcopal church	oxford	[]	"its work provides a model for future governance of the church , one in which the hierarchy will not only listen to , but also trust , the laity ." What is the definition of "hierarchy"?
parkland	it is set in pleasant parkland with good tree cover and grassed areas running along the riverbank .	open grassy land with scattered groups of trees	oxford	[]	"it is set in pleasant parkland with good tree cover and grassed areas running along the riverbank ." What is the definition of "parkland"?
cockney	after winning the cleaner 's confidence , amelia was shown the manuscript of several stories of a childhood based in cockney london .	of or characteristic of cockneys or their dialect or accent	oxford	[]	"after winning the cleaner 's confidence , amelia was shown the manuscript of several stories of a childhood based in cockney london ." What is the definition of "cockney"?
cockney	english accents are not limited to cockney , upper-class twit or mancunian .	the dialect or accent typical of cockneys	oxford	[]	"english accents are not limited to cockney , upper-class twit or mancunian ." What is the definition of "cockney"?
cockney	in the comic , the main character is a blond cockney , modelled on a rock musician .	a native of east london , traditionally one born within hearing of bow bells	oxford	[]	"in the comic , the main character is a blond cockney , modelled on a rock musician ." What is the definition of "cockney"?
parapet	extended parapets give the building muscular , cube-like , proportions .	a low protective wall along the edge of a roof , bridge , or balcony	oxford	[]	"extended parapets give the building muscular , cube-like , proportions ." What is the definition of "parapet"?
parapet	my first sight of a trench was of two greasy clay walls with a parapet on the top and duckboards on the bottom with men in it not looking very happy because it had been raining a lot .	a protective wall or earth defence along the top of a trench or other place of concealment for troops	oxford	[]	"my first sight of a trench was of two greasy clay walls with a parapet on the top and duckboards on the bottom with men in it not looking very happy because it had been raining a lot ." What is the definition of "parapet"?
pogonia	`` small whorled-big mission ' shows marines training in woods populated with the small whorled pogonia .	an orchid of the northern hemisphere whose purple or yellowish-green flowers have a fringed lip .	oxford	[]	"`` small whorled-big mission ' shows marines training in woods populated with the small whorled pogonia ." What is the definition of "pogonia"?
coquette	on the contrary , our current courting practices - if they can be called that - yield an increasing number of those aging coquettes , as well as scores of unsettled bachelors .	a flirtatious woman	oxford	[]	"on the contrary , our current courting practices - if they can be called that - yield an increasing number of those aging coquettes , as well as scores of unsettled bachelors ." What is the definition of "coquette"?
coquette	possible candidates for most beautiful bird of the morning were a group of bay-headed tanagers . but my favorite came just after lunch - my target bird for the trip : a rufous-crested coquette .	a crested central and south american hummingbird , typically with green plumage , a reddish crest , and elongated cheek feathers .	oxford	[]	"possible candidates for most beautiful bird of the morning were a group of bay-headed tanagers . but my favorite came just after lunch - my target bird for the trip : a rufous-crested coquette ." What is the definition of "coquette"?
dosser	he knew that the ruling class are in some ways as much outsiders as vagrants and dossers , which is why the landowner has a sneaking sympathy for the poacher .	a person who sleeps rough ; a tramp .	oxford	[]	"he knew that the ruling class are in some ways as much outsiders as vagrants and dossers , which is why the landowner has a sneaking sympathy for the poacher ." What is the definition of "dosser"?
dosser	i sat there fearing the worse on day one and envisaged all the stereotype dossers sitting in my class .	an idle person .	oxford	[]	"i sat there fearing the worse on day one and envisaged all the stereotype dossers sitting in my class ." What is the definition of "dosser"?
impulsion	man feels the same impulsion , but he knows that he is free to acquiesce or to resist .	a strong urge to do something	oxford	[]	"man feels the same impulsion , but he knows that he is free to acquiesce or to resist ." What is the definition of "impulsion"?
impulsion	i would like to believe that we are all driven by some spiritual impulsion of which we are perhaps not even aware .	the motive or influence behind an action or process	oxford	[]	"i would like to believe that we are all driven by some spiritual impulsion of which we are perhaps not even aware ." What is the definition of "impulsion"?
reprint	these photographs have seldom , if ever , been reprinted ; they do not suit the new context .	print again or in a different form	oxford	[]	"these photographs have seldom , if ever , been reprinted ; they do not suit the new context ." What is the definition of "reprint"?
reprint	their books have received great recognition , meriting several reprints and earning numerous literary awards .	a copy of a book or other material that has been reprinted	oxford	[]	"their books have received great recognition , meriting several reprints and earning numerous literary awards ." What is the definition of "reprint"?
hamburger	pizza and hamburgers are popular occasional meals and often are served at fast-food restaurants .	a flat round cake of minced beef , fried or grilled and typically served in a bread roll garnished with various condiments .	oxford	[]	"pizza and hamburgers are popular occasional meals and often are served at fast-food restaurants ." What is the definition of "hamburger"?
hamburger	i could turn a big lump of cheap meat into short ribs , prime ribs , rib eyes , deckle steaks , and high-quality hamburger .	minced beef .	oxford	[]	"i could turn a big lump of cheap meat into short ribs , prime ribs , rib eyes , deckle steaks , and high-quality hamburger ." What is the definition of "hamburger"?
wether	in trial 3 , the effects of corn smut on the in vivo digestibility of high corn silage diets were determined with mature hampshire-cross wethers .	a castrated ram .	oxford	[]	"in trial 3 , the effects of corn smut on the in vivo digestibility of high corn silage diets were determined with mature hampshire-cross wethers ." What is the definition of "wether"?
stimulant	much more than a resource economy , services industries are the main stimulant of economic activity and make up almost 80 per cent of gdp .	something that increases activity , interest , or enthusiasm in a specified field	oxford	[]	"much more than a resource economy , services industries are the main stimulant of economic activity and make up almost 80 per cent of gdp ." What is the definition of "stimulant"?
stimulant	in the mta study , children were given bupropion or haloperidol if stimulants proved ineffective .	a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body	oxford	[]	"in the mta study , children were given bupropion or haloperidol if stimulants proved ineffective ." What is the definition of "stimulant"?
stimulant	stimulant phenomena	that stimulates	oxford	[]	"stimulant phenomena" What is the definition of "stimulant"?
stimulant	this drug reduces stimulant craving and withdrawal symptoms .	raising levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body	oxford	[]	"this drug reduces stimulant craving and withdrawal symptoms ." What is the definition of "stimulant"?
nostril	your surgeon will make cuts inside your nostrils to reach the bone and cartilage .	either of two external openings of the nasal cavity in vertebrates that admit air to the lungs and smells to the olfactory nerves .	oxford	[]	"your surgeon will make cuts inside your nostrils to reach the bone and cartilage ." What is the definition of "nostril"?
walkman	the walkman gave people their own music on the move for the first time , but they were limited by the number of songs a cd or tape could hold .	a type of personal stereo .	oxford	[]	"the walkman gave people their own music on the move for the first time , but they were limited by the number of songs a cd or tape could hold ." What is the definition of "walkman"?
rake	‘ when we filled the hole we overfilled it to allow for settlement and since then have raked over the ground in the past year to level it out , ’ he added .	make ( ground ) smooth with a rake	oxford	[]	"‘ when we filled the hole we overfilled it to allow for settlement and since then have raked over the ground in the past year to level it out , ’ he added ." What is the definition of "rake"?
rake	some of the ball players looked at each other as his gaze raked over each of them .	move across something with a long sweeping movement	oxford	[]	"some of the ball players looked at each other as his gaze raked over each of them ." What is the definition of "rake"?
rake	rake leaves	gather with a rake	oxford	[]	"rake leaves" What is the definition of "rake"?
rake	the prologue opened with a stark black , steeply raked stage with just a chair for swallow .	set ( something ) at a sloping angle	oxford	[]	"the prologue opened with a stark black , steeply raked stage with just a chair for swallow ." What is the definition of "rake"?
rake	the gunfire raked the coast	sweep the length of	oxford	[]	"the gunfire raked the coast" What is the definition of "rake"?
rake	mitsurugi 's claws bit into flesh and raked across her chest .	scratch or scrape ( something , especially a person 's flesh ) with a long sweeping movement	oxford	[]	"mitsurugi 's claws bit into flesh and raked across her chest ." What is the definition of "rake"?
rake	loosen the soil with a rake to aerate it and remove any weeds and small stones .	an implement consisting of a pole with a toothed crossbar or fine tines at the end , used especially for drawing together cut grass or smoothing loose soil or gravel .	oxford	[]	"loosen the soil with a rake to aerate it and remove any weeds and small stones ." What is the definition of "rake"?
rake	the ambassador was driving for an unscheduled appointment when his convoy was raked with small-arms gunfire , but the ambassador was n't injured .	sweep ( something ) from end to end with gunfire , a look , or a beam of light	oxford	[]	"the ambassador was driving for an unscheduled appointment when his convoy was raked with small-arms gunfire , but the ambassador was n't injured ." What is the definition of "rake"?
rake	she raked her fingers through her hair	move through with or as if with a rake	oxford	[]	"she raked her fingers through her hair" What is the definition of "rake"?
rake	rake gravel	level or smooth with a rake	oxford	[]	"rake gravel" What is the definition of "rake"?
crankcase	the crankcase , on the other hand , sits in a bath of water and polyethylene glycol .	a case or covering enclosing a crankshaft .	oxford	[]	"the crankcase , on the other hand , sits in a bath of water and polyethylene glycol ." What is the definition of "crankcase"?
livelihood	he could no longer earn his own livelihood	the financial means whereby one lives	oxford	[]	"he could no longer earn his own livelihood" What is the definition of "livelihood"?
quassia	native to tropical america and the caribbean , quassia grows in forests and near water .	a south american shrub or small tree related to ailanthus .	oxford	[]	"native to tropical america and the caribbean , quassia grows in forests and near water ." What is the definition of "quassia"?
quassia	several early clinical studies performed on quassia verified its traditional use as a natural insecticide , documenting it as an effective treatment for head lice infestation in humans .	the wood , bark , or root of the quassia , yielding a bitter medicinal tonic , insecticide , and vermifuge .	oxford	[]	"several early clinical studies performed on quassia verified its traditional use as a natural insecticide , documenting it as an effective treatment for head lice infestation in humans ." What is the definition of "quassia"?
sovietologist	from california he went to new york and studied at the russian institute at columbia university where he became associated with abram bergson , a preeminent sovietologist .	a person who studies the former soviet union .	oxford	[]	"from california he went to new york and studied at the russian institute at columbia university where he became associated with abram bergson , a preeminent sovietologist ." What is the definition of "sovietologist"?
venusian	instead of being lined up along the boundaries of tectonic plates like those that make up the earth 's crust , volcanoes appear to be peppered randomly over the venusian surface .	relating to or characteristic of the planet venus	oxford	[]	"instead of being lined up along the boundaries of tectonic plates like those that make up the earth 's crust , volcanoes appear to be peppered randomly over the venusian surface ." What is the definition of "venusian"?
venusian	at one point he raises a giant mirror from a standing pool and later a ruched curtain rises to reveal the venusian emperor .	a hypothetical or fictional inhabitant of the planet venus	oxford	[]	"at one point he raises a giant mirror from a standing pool and later a ruched curtain rises to reveal the venusian emperor ." What is the definition of "venusian"?
biker	the motorcyclist is the sixth biker to be killed on the roads of north yorkshire this year , and the fourth this month .	a motorcyclist , especially one who is a member of a gang or group	oxford	[]	"the motorcyclist is the sixth biker to be killed on the roads of north yorkshire this year , and the fourth this month ." What is the definition of "biker"?
biker	silsden 's own bmx bikers also took to centre stage to show off their stunt skills .	a cyclist	oxford	[]	"silsden 's own bmx bikers also took to centre stage to show off their stunt skills ." What is the definition of "biker"?
vacuum	if this is just a musty smell , then vacuuming it out and masking it with potpourri or airing it out for a while might help .	clean with a vacuum cleaner	oxford	[]	"if this is just a musty smell , then vacuuming it out and masking it with potpourri or airing it out for a while might help ." What is the definition of "vacuum"?
vacuum	vacuum the carpets	clean with a vacuum cleaner	oxford	[]	"vacuum the carpets" What is the definition of "vacuum"?
vacuum	a vacuum , which is not spatial , that is , a vacuum which does not even contain space , does not exist , and has never existed !	a space entirely devoid of matter .	oxford	[]	"a vacuum , which is not spatial , that is , a vacuum which does not even contain space , does not exist , and has never existed !" What is the definition of "vacuum"?
vacuum	the apparently spontaneous nature of the uprising has created a political vacuum which may be hard to fill .	a gap left by the loss , death , or departure of someone or something significant	oxford	[]	"the apparently spontaneous nature of the uprising has created a political vacuum which may be hard to fill ." What is the definition of "vacuum"?
vacuum	the noise of the vacuum was entirely drowned out by the undistinguishable howls and screams of some rock singer .	a vacuum cleaner .	oxford	[]	"the noise of the vacuum was entirely drowned out by the undistinguishable howls and screams of some rock singer ." What is the definition of "vacuum"?
vacuum	the partial vacuum in the chamber will cause the instrument to register , say , 35,000 feet when it is , in fact , only a few hundred feet above sea level .	a space or container from which the air has been completely or partly removed .	oxford	[]	"the partial vacuum in the chamber will cause the instrument to register , say , 35,000 feet when it is , in fact , only a few hundred feet above sea level ." What is the definition of "vacuum"?
gumboot	anyway , it 's easier to wear gumboots when you do n't have to tuck your trousers in .	a long rubber boot ; a wellington	oxford	[]	"anyway , it 's easier to wear gumboots when you do n't have to tuck your trousers in ." What is the definition of "gumboot"?
optical	optical supplies	of or relating to or involving light or optics	oxford	[]	"optical supplies" What is the definition of "optical"?
optical	in addition , in bioengineering the low-power demands of this technology are promising for use in hearing aids and optical prosthetics .	constructed to assist sight	oxford	[]	"in addition , in bioengineering the low-power demands of this technology are promising for use in hearing aids and optical prosthetics ." What is the definition of "optical"?
optical	currently , most optical fibers are made of solid glass , with pulses of light traveling through the core .	relating to the science of optics .	oxford	[]	"currently , most optical fibers are made of solid glass , with pulses of light traveling through the core ." What is the definition of "optical"?
optical	hooper declared at the outset of his book that optical toys could hone visual perception and , consequently , prime social vigilance .	relating to sight , especially in relation to the action of light	oxford	[]	"hooper declared at the outset of his book that optical toys could hone visual perception and , consequently , prime social vigilance ." What is the definition of "optical"?
optical	the optic ( or optical ) axis of the eye	of or relating to or resembling the eye	oxford	[]	"the optic ( or optical ) axis of the eye" What is the definition of "optical"?
optical	available optical devices such as cds and dvds record information on the surface of the disc .	( of a device ) requiring electromagnetic radiation for its operation	oxford	[]	"available optical devices such as cds and dvds record information on the surface of the disc ." What is the definition of "optical"?
optical	an optical light microscope or a scanning electron microscope can be used to see these ‘ invisible ’ cracks .	operating in or employing the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum	oxford	[]	"an optical light microscope or a scanning electron microscope can be used to see these ‘ invisible ’ cracks ." What is the definition of "optical"?
greasy	he was still handsome , but he had patches of greasy skin on his face , and parts of his hair had been dyed blue .	producing excessive body oil	oxford	[]	"he was still handsome , but he had patches of greasy skin on his face , and parts of his hair had been dyed blue ." What is the definition of "greasy"?
greasy	who else would stand by that greasy man ?	( of a person or their manner ) unpleasantly or insincerely polite or ingratiating	oxford	[]	"who else would stand by that greasy man ?" What is the definition of "greasy"?
greasy	and , although a little greasy right now from the game , it was usually pretty tidy .	slippery	oxford	[]	"and , although a little greasy right now from the game , it was usually pretty tidy ." What is the definition of "greasy"?
greasy	acne is not caused by greasy foods or poor hygiene .	containing or cooked with too much oil or fat	oxford	[]	"acne is not caused by greasy foods or poor hygiene ." What is the definition of "greasy"?
greasy	i handed my money to the cab driver , trying to avoid the touch of his greasy fingers .	covered with , resembling , or produced by grease or oil	oxford	[]	"i handed my money to the cab driver , trying to avoid the touch of his greasy fingers ." What is the definition of "greasy"?
discrimination	his own research interests lie in traditional associative learning theory and in discrimination and perceptual learning .	the ability to distinguish between different stimuli	oxford	[]	"his own research interests lie in traditional associative learning theory and in discrimination and perceptual learning ." What is the definition of "discrimination"?
discrimination	also there are precise discriminations within particular genres .	recognition and understanding of the difference between one thing and another	oxford	[]	"also there are precise discriminations within particular genres ." What is the definition of "discrimination"?
discrimination	it represents the cosmopolitan virtues of tolerance and aesthetic discrimination .	the ability to judge what is of high quality ; good judgement or taste	oxford	[]	"it represents the cosmopolitan virtues of tolerance and aesthetic discrimination ." What is the definition of "discrimination"?
discrimination	in those years , i also saw the racism and discrimination against my people in border towns .	the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people , especially on the grounds of race , age , or sex	oxford	[]	"in those years , i also saw the racism and discrimination against my people in border towns ." What is the definition of "discrimination"?
discrimination	the advantage of this technique over conventional one-photon fluorescence is better signal strength and discrimination using less light energy .	the selection of a signal having a required characteristic , such as frequency or amplitude , by means of a discriminator .	oxford	[]	"the advantage of this technique over conventional one-photon fluorescence is better signal strength and discrimination using less light energy ." What is the definition of "discrimination"?
captivate	wise gardeners know how to plant a yard to attract birds , and polshek has interpreted the new entrance so that it captivates people .	attract and hold the interest and attention of ; charm	oxford	[]	"wise gardeners know how to plant a yard to attract birds , and polshek has interpreted the new entrance so that it captivates people ." What is the definition of "captivate"?
target	ph domains regulate protein targeting to membranes and thereby serve as membrane adapters .	aim or direct ( something )	oxford	[]	"ph domains regulate protein targeting to membranes and thereby serve as membrane adapters ." What is the definition of "target"?
target	police have confirmed the blast was terrorist-related , while the mp for the area linked the incident to recent dissident attacks on other military targets in the area .	a person , object , or place selected as the aim of an attack	oxford	[]	"police have confirmed the blast was terrorist-related , while the mp for the area linked the incident to recent dissident attacks on other military targets in the area ." What is the definition of "target"?
target	the basic sound , or phoneme , is selected as a target for treatment .	an idealization of the articulation of a speech sound , with reference to which actual utterances can be described .	oxford	[]	"the basic sound , or phoneme , is selected as a target for treatment ." What is the definition of "target"?
target	like the target , arm-straps link its maneuverability directly to the movement of the arm , so it is less versatile than a center-grip shield .	a small round shield or buckler .	oxford	[]	"like the target , arm-straps link its maneuverability directly to the movement of the arm , so it is less versatile than a center-grip shield ." What is the definition of "target"?
target	the environmental protection agency said ireland was also far behind in its efforts to meet the targets set by the kyoto treaty .	an objective or result towards which efforts are directed	oxford	[]	"the environmental protection agency said ireland was also far behind in its efforts to meet the targets set by the kyoto treaty ." What is the definition of "target"?
target	it 's surrounded by parkland , fields , woods , horses , a cricket pitch and the paraphernalia of sports including archery targets near the track .	a mark or point at which one fires or aims , especially a round or rectangular board marked with concentric circles used in archery or shooting .	oxford	[]	"it 's surrounded by parkland , fields , woods , horses , a cricket pitch and the paraphernalia of sports including archery targets near the track ." What is the definition of "target"?
target	while squats and leg presses do n't directly target the calves , they do rely on them for stability during heavier lifts .	select as an object of attention or attack	oxford	[]	"while squats and leg presses do n't directly target the calves , they do rely on them for stability during heavier lifts ." What is the definition of "target"?
hoover	i could n't sleep for the hair that had fallen out tickling my face , and i had to get my mother to hoover my pillow every day .	clean ( something ) with a vacuum cleaner	oxford	[]	"i could n't sleep for the hair that had fallen out tickling my face , and i had to get my mother to hoover my pillow every day ." What is the definition of "hoover"?
hoover	after all , what can be more humdrum than a team of people armed with hoovers , dusters and cans of furniture polish sweeping through a building ?	a vacuum cleaner , properly one made by the hoover company .	oxford	[]	"after all , what can be more humdrum than a team of people armed with hoovers , dusters and cans of furniture polish sweeping through a building ?" What is the definition of "hoover"?
hoover	chuan , the dog , sat under the table and hoovered the crumbs that fell .	consume something quickly and eagerly	oxford	[]	"chuan , the dog , sat under the table and hoovered the crumbs that fell ." What is the definition of "hoover"?
tyro	in this respect the communist party historians group in britain , though its members were to be no less politically active , and produced much more innovative history , were tyros beside their french contemporaries .	a beginner or novice .	oxford	[]	"in this respect the communist party historians group in britain , though its members were to be no less politically active , and produced much more innovative history , were tyros beside their french contemporaries ." What is the definition of "tyro"?
concha	in the majority of cases there is a combination of too much cartilage in the central bowl shaped portion of the ear called the concha , and a failure of the natural folds to develop in the portion of the ear known as the antihelix .	the depression in the external ear leading to its central opening .	oxford	[]	"in the majority of cases there is a combination of too much cartilage in the central bowl shaped portion of the ear called the concha , and a failure of the natural folds to develop in the portion of the ear known as the antihelix ." What is the definition of "concha"?
keck	there 's no reason to believe the president has any inclination to stop him from kecking up his verbal bile all over the office carpets again .	feel as if one is about to vomit ; retch	oxford	[]	"there 's no reason to believe the president has any inclination to stop him from kecking up his verbal bile all over the office carpets again ." What is the definition of "keck"?
keck	it sounds like cow parsley to me too , or possibly some sort of keck type thing .	cow parsley or a similar plant .	oxford	[]	"it sounds like cow parsley to me too , or possibly some sort of keck type thing ." What is the definition of "keck"?
poof	you were freaking out beyond measure and then… poof !	used to describe a sudden disappearance	oxford	[]	"you were freaking out beyond measure and then… poof !" What is the definition of "poof"?

shadowy

the shadowy stranger struggled to get free but could not .

of uncertain identity or nature

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"the shadowy stranger struggled to get free but could not ." What is the definition of "shadowy"?

shadowy

she barely had time to wonder about this strange shadowy beast before it lunged and she had a better view than she wanted of its many white teeth .

insubstantial ; unreal

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"she barely had time to wonder about this strange shadowy beast before it lunged and she had a better view than she wanted of its many white teeth ." What is the definition of "shadowy"?

paraquat

when glyphosate falls victim to resistance there 's only one herbicide equivalent left : paraquat .

a toxic fast-acting herbicide , which becomes deactivated in the soil .

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"when glyphosate falls victim to resistance there 's only one herbicide equivalent left : paraquat ." What is the definition of "paraquat"?

bargeboard

the report praised the charm of the well maintained street houses paying particular compliment to the house by the clodiagh bridge with decorative red painted bargeboards setting off the corner of the bridge .

a board , typically an ornamental one , fixed to the gable end of a roof to hide the ends of the roof timbers .

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"the report praised the charm of the well maintained street houses paying particular compliment to the house by the clodiagh bridge with decorative red painted bargeboards setting off the corner of the bridge ." What is the definition of "bargeboard"?

parallelize

the compiler directives defined by openmp tell a compiler which regions of code should be parallelized and define specific options for parallelization .

adapt ( a program ) to be suitable for running on a parallel processing system

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"the compiler directives defined by openmp tell a compiler which regions of code should be parallelized and define specific options for parallelization ." What is the definition of "parallelize"?

forty-five

the case was full of seventy-eights and forty-fives , about a hundred of them .

a record played at 45 rpm ; a single .

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"the case was full of seventy-eights and forty-fives , about a hundred of them ." What is the definition of "forty-five"?

rightness

part of his magic is his ability to convince of the rightness of his course of action .

the quality or state of being best or most appropriate for a particular situation

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"part of his magic is his ability to convince of the rightness of his course of action ." What is the definition of "rightness"?

rightness

people in the world of health and medicine sometimes become carried away by the obvious rightness or righteousness of their cause .

the quality or state of being morally good , justified , or acceptable

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"people in the world of health and medicine sometimes become carried away by the obvious rightness or righteousness of their cause ." What is the definition of "rightness"?

rightness

rightness , considered in its own nature , does not belong to what i do .

the quality or state of being true or correct as a fact

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"rightness , considered in its own nature , does not belong to what i do ." What is the definition of "rightness"?

chandlery

he now runs a successful net and chandlery business with the assistance of his wife rita as secretary .

goods sold by a chandler .

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"he now runs a successful net and chandlery business with the assistance of his wife rita as secretary ." What is the definition of "chandlery"?

holdback

third , the aircraft was stuck because they tried to taxi it clear with the holdback still in tension .

a thing serving to hold something else in place

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"third , the aircraft was stuck because they tried to taxi it clear with the holdback still in tension ." What is the definition of "holdback"?

thundercloud

a thundercloud , with a distinctive upper anvil shape , results from air which is moist and unstable rising by convection .

a cumulus cloud with a towering or spreading top , charged with electricity and producing thunder and lightning .

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"a thundercloud , with a distinctive upper anvil shape , results from air which is moist and unstable rising by convection ." What is the definition of "thundercloud"?

workpiece

the tool surrounds the workpiece and it provides the cutting speed while the workpiece is rotated by the hydraulic chucks ; this provides the feed .

an object being worked on with a tool or machine .

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"the tool surrounds the workpiece and it provides the cutting speed while the workpiece is rotated by the hydraulic chucks ; this provides the feed ." What is the definition of "workpiece"?

hierarchy

put honesty first in her hierarchy of values

a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system

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"put honesty first in her hierarchy of values" What is the definition of "hierarchy"?

hierarchy

clearly , some human rights have greater pre-eminence than others and it may be necessary to identify them through a hierarchy of relative importance .

an arrangement or classification of things according to relative importance or inclusiveness

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"clearly , some human rights have greater pre-eminence than others and it may be necessary to identify them through a hierarchy of relative importance ." What is the definition of "hierarchy"?

hierarchy

here are three orders which are a reflection of the triple order of the celestial hierarchy .

the traditional system of orders of angels and other heavenly beings

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"here are three orders which are a reflection of the triple order of the celestial hierarchy ." What is the definition of "hierarchy"?

hierarchy

its work provides a model for future governance of the church , one in which the hierarchy will not only listen to , but also trust , the laity .

the clergy of the catholic church or of an episcopal church

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"its work provides a model for future governance of the church , one in which the hierarchy will not only listen to , but also trust , the laity ." What is the definition of "hierarchy"?

parkland

it is set in pleasant parkland with good tree cover and grassed areas running along the riverbank .

open grassy land with scattered groups of trees

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"it is set in pleasant parkland with good tree cover and grassed areas running along the riverbank ." What is the definition of "parkland"?

cockney

after winning the cleaner 's confidence , amelia was shown the manuscript of several stories of a childhood based in cockney london .

of or characteristic of cockneys or their dialect or accent

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"after winning the cleaner 's confidence , amelia was shown the manuscript of several stories of a childhood based in cockney london ." What is the definition of "cockney"?

cockney

english accents are not limited to cockney , upper-class twit or mancunian .

the dialect or accent typical of cockneys

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"english accents are not limited to cockney , upper-class twit or mancunian ." What is the definition of "cockney"?

cockney

in the comic , the main character is a blond cockney , modelled on a rock musician .

a native of east london , traditionally one born within hearing of bow bells

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"in the comic , the main character is a blond cockney , modelled on a rock musician ." What is the definition of "cockney"?

parapet

extended parapets give the building muscular , cube-like , proportions .

a low protective wall along the edge of a roof , bridge , or balcony

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"extended parapets give the building muscular , cube-like , proportions ." What is the definition of "parapet"?

parapet

my first sight of a trench was of two greasy clay walls with a parapet on the top and duckboards on the bottom with men in it not looking very happy because it had been raining a lot .

a protective wall or earth defence along the top of a trench or other place of concealment for troops

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"my first sight of a trench was of two greasy clay walls with a parapet on the top and duckboards on the bottom with men in it not looking very happy because it had been raining a lot ." What is the definition of "parapet"?

pogonia

`` small whorled-big mission ' shows marines training in woods populated with the small whorled pogonia .

an orchid of the northern hemisphere whose purple or yellowish-green flowers have a fringed lip .

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"`` small whorled-big mission ' shows marines training in woods populated with the small whorled pogonia ." What is the definition of "pogonia"?

coquette

on the contrary , our current courting practices - if they can be called that - yield an increasing number of those aging coquettes , as well as scores of unsettled bachelors .

a flirtatious woman

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"on the contrary , our current courting practices - if they can be called that - yield an increasing number of those aging coquettes , as well as scores of unsettled bachelors ." What is the definition of "coquette"?

coquette

possible candidates for most beautiful bird of the morning were a group of bay-headed tanagers . but my favorite came just after lunch - my target bird for the trip : a rufous-crested coquette .

a crested central and south american hummingbird , typically with green plumage , a reddish crest , and elongated cheek feathers .

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"possible candidates for most beautiful bird of the morning were a group of bay-headed tanagers . but my favorite came just after lunch - my target bird for the trip : a rufous-crested coquette ." What is the definition of "coquette"?

dosser

he knew that the ruling class are in some ways as much outsiders as vagrants and dossers , which is why the landowner has a sneaking sympathy for the poacher .

a person who sleeps rough ; a tramp .

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"he knew that the ruling class are in some ways as much outsiders as vagrants and dossers , which is why the landowner has a sneaking sympathy for the poacher ." What is the definition of "dosser"?

dosser

i sat there fearing the worse on day one and envisaged all the stereotype dossers sitting in my class .

an idle person .

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"i sat there fearing the worse on day one and envisaged all the stereotype dossers sitting in my class ." What is the definition of "dosser"?

impulsion

man feels the same impulsion , but he knows that he is free to acquiesce or to resist .

a strong urge to do something

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"man feels the same impulsion , but he knows that he is free to acquiesce or to resist ." What is the definition of "impulsion"?

impulsion

i would like to believe that we are all driven by some spiritual impulsion of which we are perhaps not even aware .

the motive or influence behind an action or process

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"i would like to believe that we are all driven by some spiritual impulsion of which we are perhaps not even aware ." What is the definition of "impulsion"?

reprint

these photographs have seldom , if ever , been reprinted ; they do not suit the new context .

print again or in a different form

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"these photographs have seldom , if ever , been reprinted ; they do not suit the new context ." What is the definition of "reprint"?

reprint

their books have received great recognition , meriting several reprints and earning numerous literary awards .

a copy of a book or other material that has been reprinted

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"their books have received great recognition , meriting several reprints and earning numerous literary awards ." What is the definition of "reprint"?

hamburger

pizza and hamburgers are popular occasional meals and often are served at fast-food restaurants .

a flat round cake of minced beef , fried or grilled and typically served in a bread roll garnished with various condiments .

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"pizza and hamburgers are popular occasional meals and often are served at fast-food restaurants ." What is the definition of "hamburger"?

hamburger

i could turn a big lump of cheap meat into short ribs , prime ribs , rib eyes , deckle steaks , and high-quality hamburger .

minced beef .

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"i could turn a big lump of cheap meat into short ribs , prime ribs , rib eyes , deckle steaks , and high-quality hamburger ." What is the definition of "hamburger"?

wether

in trial 3 , the effects of corn smut on the in vivo digestibility of high corn silage diets were determined with mature hampshire-cross wethers .

a castrated ram .

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"in trial 3 , the effects of corn smut on the in vivo digestibility of high corn silage diets were determined with mature hampshire-cross wethers ." What is the definition of "wether"?

stimulant

much more than a resource economy , services industries are the main stimulant of economic activity and make up almost 80 per cent of gdp .

something that increases activity , interest , or enthusiasm in a specified field

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"much more than a resource economy , services industries are the main stimulant of economic activity and make up almost 80 per cent of gdp ." What is the definition of "stimulant"?

stimulant

in the mta study , children were given bupropion or haloperidol if stimulants proved ineffective .

a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body

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"in the mta study , children were given bupropion or haloperidol if stimulants proved ineffective ." What is the definition of "stimulant"?

stimulant

stimulant phenomena

that stimulates

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

stimulant

this drug reduces stimulant craving and withdrawal symptoms .

raising levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body

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"this drug reduces stimulant craving and withdrawal symptoms ." What is the definition of "stimulant"?

nostril

your surgeon will make cuts inside your nostrils to reach the bone and cartilage .

either of two external openings of the nasal cavity in vertebrates that admit air to the lungs and smells to the olfactory nerves .

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"your surgeon will make cuts inside your nostrils to reach the bone and cartilage ." What is the definition of "nostril"?

walkman

the walkman gave people their own music on the move for the first time , but they were limited by the number of songs a cd or tape could hold .

a type of personal stereo .

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"the walkman gave people their own music on the move for the first time , but they were limited by the number of songs a cd or tape could hold ." What is the definition of "walkman"?

rake

‘ when we filled the hole we overfilled it to allow for settlement and since then have raked over the ground in the past year to level it out , ’ he added .

make ( ground ) smooth with a rake

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"‘ when we filled the hole we overfilled it to allow for settlement and since then have raked over the ground in the past year to level it out , ’ he added ." What is the definition of "rake"?

rake

some of the ball players looked at each other as his gaze raked over each of them .

move across something with a long sweeping movement

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"some of the ball players looked at each other as his gaze raked over each of them ." What is the definition of "rake"?

rake

rake leaves

gather with a rake

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"rake leaves" What is the definition of "rake"?

rake

the prologue opened with a stark black , steeply raked stage with just a chair for swallow .

set ( something ) at a sloping angle

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"the prologue opened with a stark black , steeply raked stage with just a chair for swallow ." What is the definition of "rake"?

rake

the gunfire raked the coast

sweep the length of

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"the gunfire raked the coast" What is the definition of "rake"?

rake

mitsurugi 's claws bit into flesh and raked across her chest .

scratch or scrape ( something , especially a person 's flesh ) with a long sweeping movement

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"mitsurugi 's claws bit into flesh and raked across her chest ." What is the definition of "rake"?

rake

loosen the soil with a rake to aerate it and remove any weeds and small stones .

an implement consisting of a pole with a toothed crossbar or fine tines at the end , used especially for drawing together cut grass or smoothing loose soil or gravel .

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"loosen the soil with a rake to aerate it and remove any weeds and small stones ." What is the definition of "rake"?

rake

the ambassador was driving for an unscheduled appointment when his convoy was raked with small-arms gunfire , but the ambassador was n't injured .

sweep ( something ) from end to end with gunfire , a look , or a beam of light

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"the ambassador was driving for an unscheduled appointment when his convoy was raked with small-arms gunfire , but the ambassador was n't injured ." What is the definition of "rake"?

rake

she raked her fingers through her hair

move through with or as if with a rake

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"she raked her fingers through her hair" What is the definition of "rake"?

rake

rake gravel

level or smooth with a rake

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"rake gravel" What is the definition of "rake"?

crankcase

the crankcase , on the other hand , sits in a bath of water and polyethylene glycol .

a case or covering enclosing a crankshaft .

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"the crankcase , on the other hand , sits in a bath of water and polyethylene glycol ." What is the definition of "crankcase"?

livelihood

he could no longer earn his own livelihood

the financial means whereby one lives

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"he could no longer earn his own livelihood" What is the definition of "livelihood"?

quassia

native to tropical america and the caribbean , quassia grows in forests and near water .

a south american shrub or small tree related to ailanthus .

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"native to tropical america and the caribbean , quassia grows in forests and near water ." What is the definition of "quassia"?

quassia

several early clinical studies performed on quassia verified its traditional use as a natural insecticide , documenting it as an effective treatment for head lice infestation in humans .

the wood , bark , or root of the quassia , yielding a bitter medicinal tonic , insecticide , and vermifuge .

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"several early clinical studies performed on quassia verified its traditional use as a natural insecticide , documenting it as an effective treatment for head lice infestation in humans ." What is the definition of "quassia"?

sovietologist

from california he went to new york and studied at the russian institute at columbia university where he became associated with abram bergson , a preeminent sovietologist .

a person who studies the former soviet union .

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"from california he went to new york and studied at the russian institute at columbia university where he became associated with abram bergson , a preeminent sovietologist ." What is the definition of "sovietologist"?

venusian

instead of being lined up along the boundaries of tectonic plates like those that make up the earth 's crust , volcanoes appear to be peppered randomly over the venusian surface .

relating to or characteristic of the planet venus

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"instead of being lined up along the boundaries of tectonic plates like those that make up the earth 's crust , volcanoes appear to be peppered randomly over the venusian surface ." What is the definition of "venusian"?

venusian

at one point he raises a giant mirror from a standing pool and later a ruched curtain rises to reveal the venusian emperor .

a hypothetical or fictional inhabitant of the planet venus

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"at one point he raises a giant mirror from a standing pool and later a ruched curtain rises to reveal the venusian emperor ." What is the definition of "venusian"?

biker

the motorcyclist is the sixth biker to be killed on the roads of north yorkshire this year , and the fourth this month .

a motorcyclist , especially one who is a member of a gang or group

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"the motorcyclist is the sixth biker to be killed on the roads of north yorkshire this year , and the fourth this month ." What is the definition of "biker"?

biker

silsden 's own bmx bikers also took to centre stage to show off their stunt skills .

a cyclist

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"silsden 's own bmx bikers also took to centre stage to show off their stunt skills ." What is the definition of "biker"?

vacuum

if this is just a musty smell , then vacuuming it out and masking it with potpourri or airing it out for a while might help .

clean with a vacuum cleaner

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"if this is just a musty smell , then vacuuming it out and masking it with potpourri or airing it out for a while might help ." What is the definition of "vacuum"?

vacuum

vacuum the carpets

clean with a vacuum cleaner

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"vacuum the carpets" What is the definition of "vacuum"?

vacuum

a vacuum , which is not spatial , that is , a vacuum which does not even contain space , does not exist , and has never existed !

a space entirely devoid of matter .

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"a vacuum , which is not spatial , that is , a vacuum which does not even contain space , does not exist , and has never existed !" What is the definition of "vacuum"?

vacuum

the apparently spontaneous nature of the uprising has created a political vacuum which may be hard to fill .

a gap left by the loss , death , or departure of someone or something significant

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"the apparently spontaneous nature of the uprising has created a political vacuum which may be hard to fill ." What is the definition of "vacuum"?

vacuum

the noise of the vacuum was entirely drowned out by the undistinguishable howls and screams of some rock singer .

a vacuum cleaner .

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"the noise of the vacuum was entirely drowned out by the undistinguishable howls and screams of some rock singer ." What is the definition of "vacuum"?

vacuum

the partial vacuum in the chamber will cause the instrument to register , say , 35,000 feet when it is , in fact , only a few hundred feet above sea level .

a space or container from which the air has been completely or partly removed .

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"the partial vacuum in the chamber will cause the instrument to register , say , 35,000 feet when it is , in fact , only a few hundred feet above sea level ." What is the definition of "vacuum"?

gumboot

anyway , it 's easier to wear gumboots when you do n't have to tuck your trousers in .

a long rubber boot ; a wellington

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"anyway , it 's easier to wear gumboots when you do n't have to tuck your trousers in ." What is the definition of "gumboot"?

optical

optical supplies

of or relating to or involving light or optics

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"optical supplies" What is the definition of "optical"?

optical

in addition , in bioengineering the low-power demands of this technology are promising for use in hearing aids and optical prosthetics .

constructed to assist sight

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"in addition , in bioengineering the low-power demands of this technology are promising for use in hearing aids and optical prosthetics ." What is the definition of "optical"?

optical

currently , most optical fibers are made of solid glass , with pulses of light traveling through the core .

relating to the science of optics .

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"currently , most optical fibers are made of solid glass , with pulses of light traveling through the core ." What is the definition of "optical"?

optical

hooper declared at the outset of his book that optical toys could hone visual perception and , consequently , prime social vigilance .

relating to sight , especially in relation to the action of light

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"hooper declared at the outset of his book that optical toys could hone visual perception and , consequently , prime social vigilance ." What is the definition of "optical"?

optical

the optic ( or optical ) axis of the eye

of or relating to or resembling the eye

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"the optic ( or optical ) axis of the eye" What is the definition of "optical"?

optical

available optical devices such as cds and dvds record information on the surface of the disc .

( of a device ) requiring electromagnetic radiation for its operation

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"available optical devices such as cds and dvds record information on the surface of the disc ." What is the definition of "optical"?

optical

an optical light microscope or a scanning electron microscope can be used to see these ‘ invisible ’ cracks .

operating in or employing the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum

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"an optical light microscope or a scanning electron microscope can be used to see these ‘ invisible ’ cracks ." What is the definition of "optical"?

greasy

he was still handsome , but he had patches of greasy skin on his face , and parts of his hair had been dyed blue .

producing excessive body oil

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"he was still handsome , but he had patches of greasy skin on his face , and parts of his hair had been dyed blue ." What is the definition of "greasy"?

greasy

who else would stand by that greasy man ?

( of a person or their manner ) unpleasantly or insincerely polite or ingratiating

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"who else would stand by that greasy man ?" What is the definition of "greasy"?

greasy

and , although a little greasy right now from the game , it was usually pretty tidy .

slippery

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"and , although a little greasy right now from the game , it was usually pretty tidy ." What is the definition of "greasy"?

greasy

acne is not caused by greasy foods or poor hygiene .

containing or cooked with too much oil or fat

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"acne is not caused by greasy foods or poor hygiene ." What is the definition of "greasy"?

greasy

i handed my money to the cab driver , trying to avoid the touch of his greasy fingers .

covered with , resembling , or produced by grease or oil

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"i handed my money to the cab driver , trying to avoid the touch of his greasy fingers ." What is the definition of "greasy"?

discrimination

his own research interests lie in traditional associative learning theory and in discrimination and perceptual learning .

the ability to distinguish between different stimuli

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"his own research interests lie in traditional associative learning theory and in discrimination and perceptual learning ." What is the definition of "discrimination"?

discrimination

also there are precise discriminations within particular genres .

recognition and understanding of the difference between one thing and another

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"also there are precise discriminations within particular genres ." What is the definition of "discrimination"?

discrimination

it represents the cosmopolitan virtues of tolerance and aesthetic discrimination .

the ability to judge what is of high quality ; good judgement or taste

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"it represents the cosmopolitan virtues of tolerance and aesthetic discrimination ." What is the definition of "discrimination"?

discrimination

in those years , i also saw the racism and discrimination against my people in border towns .

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people , especially on the grounds of race , age , or sex

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"in those years , i also saw the racism and discrimination against my people in border towns ." What is the definition of "discrimination"?

discrimination

the advantage of this technique over conventional one-photon fluorescence is better signal strength and discrimination using less light energy .

the selection of a signal having a required characteristic , such as frequency or amplitude , by means of a discriminator .

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"the advantage of this technique over conventional one-photon fluorescence is better signal strength and discrimination using less light energy ." What is the definition of "discrimination"?

captivate

wise gardeners know how to plant a yard to attract birds , and polshek has interpreted the new entrance so that it captivates people .

attract and hold the interest and attention of ; charm

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"wise gardeners know how to plant a yard to attract birds , and polshek has interpreted the new entrance so that it captivates people ." What is the definition of "captivate"?

target

ph domains regulate protein targeting to membranes and thereby serve as membrane adapters .

aim or direct ( something )

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"ph domains regulate protein targeting to membranes and thereby serve as membrane adapters ." What is the definition of "target"?

target

police have confirmed the blast was terrorist-related , while the mp for the area linked the incident to recent dissident attacks on other military targets in the area .

a person , object , or place selected as the aim of an attack

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"police have confirmed the blast was terrorist-related , while the mp for the area linked the incident to recent dissident attacks on other military targets in the area ." What is the definition of "target"?

target

the basic sound , or phoneme , is selected as a target for treatment .

an idealization of the articulation of a speech sound , with reference to which actual utterances can be described .

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"the basic sound , or phoneme , is selected as a target for treatment ." What is the definition of "target"?

target

like the target , arm-straps link its maneuverability directly to the movement of the arm , so it is less versatile than a center-grip shield .

a small round shield or buckler .

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"like the target , arm-straps link its maneuverability directly to the movement of the arm , so it is less versatile than a center-grip shield ." What is the definition of "target"?

target

the environmental protection agency said ireland was also far behind in its efforts to meet the targets set by the kyoto treaty .

an objective or result towards which efforts are directed

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"the environmental protection agency said ireland was also far behind in its efforts to meet the targets set by the kyoto treaty ." What is the definition of "target"?

target

it 's surrounded by parkland , fields , woods , horses , a cricket pitch and the paraphernalia of sports including archery targets near the track .

a mark or point at which one fires or aims , especially a round or rectangular board marked with concentric circles used in archery or shooting .

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"it 's surrounded by parkland , fields , woods , horses , a cricket pitch and the paraphernalia of sports including archery targets near the track ." What is the definition of "target"?

target

while squats and leg presses do n't directly target the calves , they do rely on them for stability during heavier lifts .

select as an object of attention or attack

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"while squats and leg presses do n't directly target the calves , they do rely on them for stability during heavier lifts ." What is the definition of "target"?

hoover

i could n't sleep for the hair that had fallen out tickling my face , and i had to get my mother to hoover my pillow every day .

clean ( something ) with a vacuum cleaner

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"i could n't sleep for the hair that had fallen out tickling my face , and i had to get my mother to hoover my pillow every day ." What is the definition of "hoover"?

hoover

after all , what can be more humdrum than a team of people armed with hoovers , dusters and cans of furniture polish sweeping through a building ?

a vacuum cleaner , properly one made by the hoover company .

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"after all , what can be more humdrum than a team of people armed with hoovers , dusters and cans of furniture polish sweeping through a building ?" What is the definition of "hoover"?

hoover

chuan , the dog , sat under the table and hoovered the crumbs that fell .

consume something quickly and eagerly

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"chuan , the dog , sat under the table and hoovered the crumbs that fell ." What is the definition of "hoover"?

tyro

in this respect the communist party historians group in britain , though its members were to be no less politically active , and produced much more innovative history , were tyros beside their french contemporaries .

a beginner or novice .

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"in this respect the communist party historians group in britain , though its members were to be no less politically active , and produced much more innovative history , were tyros beside their french contemporaries ." What is the definition of "tyro"?

concha

in the majority of cases there is a combination of too much cartilage in the central bowl shaped portion of the ear called the concha , and a failure of the natural folds to develop in the portion of the ear known as the antihelix .

the depression in the external ear leading to its central opening .

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"in the majority of cases there is a combination of too much cartilage in the central bowl shaped portion of the ear called the concha , and a failure of the natural folds to develop in the portion of the ear known as the antihelix ." What is the definition of "concha"?

keck

there 's no reason to believe the president has any inclination to stop him from kecking up his verbal bile all over the office carpets again .

feel as if one is about to vomit ; retch

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"there 's no reason to believe the president has any inclination to stop him from kecking up his verbal bile all over the office carpets again ." What is the definition of "keck"?

keck

it sounds like cow parsley to me too , or possibly some sort of keck type thing .

cow parsley or a similar plant .

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"it sounds like cow parsley to me too , or possibly some sort of keck type thing ." What is the definition of "keck"?

poof

you were freaking out beyond measure and then… poof !

used to describe a sudden disappearance

oxford

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"you were freaking out beyond measure and then… poof !" What is the definition of "poof"?