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vigilance
n
vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue
the process of paying close and continuous attention
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[ "alertness", "attention", "jealousy" ]
"vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue" What is the definition of "vigilance"?
trilingual
s
trilingual speakers
using or knowing three languages
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"trilingual speakers" What is the definition of "trilingual"?
excellence
n
a center of manufacturing excellence
an outstanding feature
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"a center of manufacturing excellence" What is the definition of "excellence"?
excellence
n
a center of manufacturing excellence
something in which something or someone excels
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dingy
s
dingy linen
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
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"dingy linen" What is the definition of "dingy"?
watchword
n
our watchword will be ` democracy '
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
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[ "slogan", "cry", "catchword", "motto", "shibboleth" ]
"our watchword will be ` democracy '" What is the definition of "watchword"?
capacious
s
she carried a capacious bag
large in capacity
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"she carried a capacious bag" What is the definition of "capacious"?
comparison
n
they made a comparison of noise levels
the act of examining resemblances
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"they made a comparison of noise levels" What is the definition of "comparison"?
comparison
n
no comparison between the two books
qualities that are comparable
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[ "equivalence", "compare", "likeness" ]
"no comparison between the two books" What is the definition of "comparison"?
allegretto
r
play this more allegretto
in a moderately quick tempo
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"play this more allegretto" What is the definition of "allegretto"?
attender
n
he was a regular attender at department meetings
a person who is present and participates in a meeting
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[ "attendant", "meeter", "participant" ]
"he was a regular attender at department meetings" What is the definition of "attender"?
away
s
he 's away right now
not present
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"he 's away right now" What is the definition of "away"?
away
s
he 's away right now
having left
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"he 's away right now" What is the definition of "away"?
away
s
the pitch was away ( or wide )
on the far side of home plate from the batter
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"the pitch was away ( or wide )" What is the definition of "away"?
away
a
an away game
used of an opponents ground
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"an away game" What is the definition of "away"?
away
r
ran away from the lion
from a particular thing or place or position forth is obsolete
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"ran away from the lion" What is the definition of "away"?
away
r
gave away the tickets
from ones possession
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"gave away the tickets" What is the definition of "away"?
away
r
the music faded away
out of existence
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"the music faded away" What is the definition of "away"?
pillared
s
the pillared portico
having pillars
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"the pillared portico" What is the definition of "pillared"?
cerebral
a
a cerebral approach to the problem
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
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"a cerebral approach to the problem" What is the definition of "cerebral"?
cerebral
a
cerebral hemisphere
of or relating to the cerebrum or brain
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"cerebral hemisphere" What is the definition of "cerebral"?
wonder
v
I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
to place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
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[ "reflecting", "ponder", "muse", "reflected", "question", "mull", "pondering", "reflect", "meditate", "contemplate", "scruple", "speculate" ]
"I wonder whether this was the right thing to do" What is the definition of "wonder"?
father
v
Men often father children but do n't recognize them
to make children
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[ "make", "create", "made", "sire", "beget", "get", "mother", "generate" ]
"Men often father children but do n't recognize them" What is the definition of "father"?
tessellated
s
a tessellated pavement
decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone fitted together in a mosaic
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"a tessellated pavement" What is the definition of "tessellated"?
frenetic
s
frenetic screams followed the accident
excessively agitated
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"frenetic screams followed the accident" What is the definition of "frenetic"?
frenetic
s
frenetic screams followed the accident
distraught with fear or other violent emotion
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prescriptive
a
prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage
pertaining to giving directives or rules
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"prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage" What is the definition of "prescriptive"?
brink
n
on the brink of bankruptcy
the limit beyond which something happens or changes
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[ "bound", "verge", "limit", "boundary" ]
"on the brink of bankruptcy" What is the definition of "brink"?
brutal
s
the brutal summer sun
harsh
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"the brutal summer sun" What is the definition of "brutal"?
brutal
s
he spoke with brutal honesty
disagreeably direct and precise
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"he spoke with brutal honesty" What is the definition of "brutal"?
brutal
s
brutal beatings
able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
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"brutal beatings" What is the definition of "brutal"?
exclusive
s
they have exclusive use of the machine
not divided or shared with others
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"they have exclusive use of the machine" What is the definition of "exclusive"?
exclusive
s
gained their exclusive attention
not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective
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[ "undivided", "single", "" ]
"gained their exclusive attention" What is the definition of "exclusive"?
exclusive
a
exclusive clubs
excluding much or all
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exclusive
a
exclusive clubs
especially all but a particular group or minority
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tomorrow
n
everyone hopes for a better tomorrow
the near future
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"everyone hopes for a better tomorrow" What is the definition of "tomorrow"?
rebuild
v
The house was rebuild after it was hit by a bomb
to build again
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[ "make", "building", "reconstruct", "build", "built" ]
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worst
n
the worst that could happen
the least favorable outcome
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"the worst that could happen" What is the definition of "worst"?
worst
n
the invaders did their worst
the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
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worst
n
it was the worst he had ever done on a test
the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
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worst
a
the worst player on the team
most wanting in quality or value or condition
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"the worst player on the team" What is the definition of "worst"?
worst
r
She suffered worst of all
to the highest degree of inferiority or badness
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"She suffered worst of all" What is the definition of "worst"?
distributional
a
distributional requirements
of or relating to spatial distribution
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"distributional requirements" What is the definition of "distributional"?
laureate
s
The nation 's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag " - James Traub
worthy of the greatest honor or distinction
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"The nation 's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag " - James Traub" What is the definition of "laureate"?
formidably
r
the constant risk that attends the exchanges of human beings formidably armed
in a formidable manner
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grand
s
the bridge is a grand structure
large and impressive in physical size or extent
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grand
s
grand ballroom
the most important and magnificent in adornment
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grand
s
in the grand manner
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
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ply
v
Ships ply the waters near the coast
to travel a route regularly
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[ "run", "trip", "traveled", "travel", "jaunt" ]
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ply
v
ply fabric
to join together as by twisting , weaving , or molding
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ago
s
two years ago
gone by
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ago
s
two years ago
or in the past
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ago
r
long ago
in the past
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"long ago" What is the definition of "ago"?
onrush
n
from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed
a forceful forward rush or flow
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epileptic
a
epileptic seizure
of or relating to or characteristic of epilepsy
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"epileptic seizure" What is the definition of "epileptic"?
clumsy
s
clumsy fingers
lacking grace in movement or posture
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[ "gawky", "", "unwieldy", "ungainly" ]
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clumsy
s
a clumsy apology
not elegant or graceful in expression
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clumsy
s
clumsy wooden shoes
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
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eastern
s
the eastern end of the island
lying toward or situated in the east
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eastern
s
eastern cities
lying in or toward the east
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eastern
s
an eastern wind
from the east
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eastern
s
an eastern wind
used especially of winds
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"an eastern wind" What is the definition of "eastern"?
respectively
r
the brothers were called Felix and Max , respectively
in the order given
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burden
n
the burden of responsibility
an onerous or difficult concern
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[ "worry", "encumbrance", "imposition", "onus", "pill", "concern", "headache", "load", "vexation" ]
"the burden of responsibility" What is the definition of "burden"?
dreamily
r
` She would look beautiful in the new dress , ' Tommy said dreamily
in a dreamy manner
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floaty
s
a floaty scarf
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
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fictive
s
fictive talent
capable of imaginative creation
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fictive
s
fictive sympathy
adopted in order to deceive
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"fictive sympathy" What is the definition of "fictive"?
browsing
v
I do n't need help , I 'm just browsing
to shop around
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[ "browse", "seek", "shop", "search" ]
"I do n't need help , I 'm just browsing" What is the definition of "browsing"?
browsing
v
I do n't need help , I 'm just browsing
to not necessarily buying
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[ "browse", "seek", "shop", "search" ]
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evangelical
a
evangelical Christianity
relating to or being a christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the bible especially the 4 gospels
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"evangelical Christianity" What is the definition of "evangelical"?
paleolithic
a
paleolithic artifacts
of or relating to the second period of the stone age following the eolithic
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adjectival
a
adjectival syntax
of or relating to or functioning as an adjective
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"adjectival syntax" What is the definition of "adjectival"?
earthy
s
the earthy taste of warm milk fresh from the cow
not far removed from or suggestive of nature
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earthy
s
an earthy enjoyment of life
hearty and lusty
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earthy
s
an earthy sense of humor
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
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[ "vulgar", "crude", "gross", "" ]
"an earthy sense of humor" What is the definition of "earthy"?
earthy
a
it had an earthy smell
of or consisting of or resembling earth
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hereof
r
the twigs hereof are physic
of or concerning this
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infertile
a
an infertile couple
incapable of reproducing
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"an infertile couple" What is the definition of "infertile"?
muteness
n
her muteness was a consequence of her deafness
the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak
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blazing
s
the blazing sun
shining intensely
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"the blazing sun" What is the definition of "blazing"?
blazing
s
a blazing indiscretion
without any attempt at concealment
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"a blazing indiscretion" What is the definition of "blazing"?
blazing
s
a blazing indiscretion
completely obvious
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"a blazing indiscretion" What is the definition of "blazing"?
guzzler
n
he 's a beer guzzler every night
someone who drinks heavily especially alcoholic beverages
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unwritten
a
an unwritten law
based on custom rather than documentation
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fractional
a
a fractional share of the vote
constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
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"a fractional share of the vote" What is the definition of "fractional"?
desirable
a
a desirable job
worth having or seeking or achieving
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overhand
a
an overhand pitch
with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
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"an overhand pitch" What is the definition of "overhand"?
haughtily
r
he peered haughtily down his nose
in a haughty manner
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"he peered haughtily down his nose" What is the definition of "haughtily"?
frontier
n
the individualism of the frontier in Andrew Jackson 's day
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
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"the individualism of the frontier in Andrew Jackson 's day" What is the definition of "frontier"?
frontier
n
he worked at the frontier of brain science
an undeveloped field of study
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"he worked at the frontier of brain science" What is the definition of "frontier"?
frontier
n
he worked at the frontier of brain science
a topic inviting research and development
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reimburse
v
Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel ?
to pay back for some expense incurred
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"Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel ?" What is the definition of "reimburse"?
prime
v
prime a cannon
to insert a primer into a gun , mine , or charge preparatory to detonation or firing
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[ "priming", "set", "prepare", "ready", "prepared" ]
"prime a cannon" What is the definition of "prime"?
prime
v
prime a car engine
to fill with priming liquid
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"prime a car engine" What is the definition of "prime"?
prime
s
prime mover
used of the first or originating agent
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"prime mover" What is the definition of "prime"?
prime
s
our manhood 's prime vigor " - Robert Browning
being at the best stage of development
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"our manhood 's prime vigor " - Robert Browning" What is the definition of "prime"?
prime
s
the prime minister
first in rank or degree
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"the prime minister" What is the definition of "prime"?
prime
a
prime number
of or relating to or being an integer that can not be factored into other integers
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"prime number" What is the definition of "prime"?
chit
n
she was incensed that this chit of a girl should dare to make a fool of her in front of the class
a dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect
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"she was incensed that this chit of a girl should dare to make a fool of her in front of the class" What is the definition of "chit"?
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