backsight
(Surv.) The reading of the leveling staff in its unchanged position when the leveling instrument has been taken to a new position; a sight directed backwards to a station previously occupied. Cf. Foresight, n., 3.
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minus
- noun an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
subtraction.
- the subtraction of three from four leaves one
- four minus three equals one
- adjective on the negative side or lower end of a scale
- minus 5 degrees
- a grade of B minus
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prudent
- adjective careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
- a prudent manager
- prudent rulers
- prudent hesitation
- more prudent to hide than to fight
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malice
- noun feeling a need to see others suffer
spitefulness; maliciousness; spite; venom.
- noun the quality of threatening evil
malevolence; malevolency.
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provident
- adjective providing carefully for the future
- wild squirrels are provident
- a provident father plans for his children's education
- adjective satellite careful in regard to your own interests
- the prudent use and development of resources
- wild squirrels are provident
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sew
- verb fasten by sewing; do needlework
sew together; stitch; run up.
- verb create (clothes) with cloth
tailor; tailor-make.
- Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?
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commendable
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
applaudable; praiseworthy; laudable.
- applaudable efforts to save the environment
- a commendable sense of purpose
- laudable motives of improving housing conditions
- a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
- adverb in an admirable manner
admirably; laudably; praiseworthily.
- the children's responses were admirably normal
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whatsoever
- adjective satellite one or some or every or all without specification
any; whatever.
- give me any peaches you don't want
- not any milk is left
- any child would know that
- pick any card
- any day now
- cars can be rented at almost any airport
- at twilight or any other time
- beyond any doubt
- need any help we can get
- give me whatever peaches you don't want
- no milk whatsoever is left
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careful
- adjective exercising caution or showing care or attention
- they were careful when crossing the busy street
- be careful to keep her shoes clean
- did very careful research
- careful art restorers
- careful of the rights of others
- careful about one's behavior
- adjective satellite cautiously attentive
heedful.
- careful of her feelings
- heedful of his father's advice
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regard
- noun (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
respect.
- it differs in that respect
- noun paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
paying attention; attentiveness; heed.
- his attentiveness to her wishes
- he spends without heed to the consequences
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statesmanlike
- adjective marked by the qualities of or befitting a statesman
statesmanly.
- a man of statesmanlike judgment
- a statesmanlike solution of the present perplexities"-V.L.Parrington
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phase
- noun any distinct time period in a sequence of events
stage.
- we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected
- noun (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
form.
- the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
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deliberate
- verb think about carefully; weigh
moot; turn over; consider; debate.
- They considered the possibility of a strike
- Turn the proposal over in your mind
- verb discuss the pros and cons of an issue
debate.
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capability
- noun the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
capableness.
- he worked to the limits of his capability
- noun the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment
capacity.
- the capability of a metal to be fused
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wise
- noun a way of doing or being
- noun United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)
Stephen Samuel Wise.
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win
- noun a victory (as in a race or other competition)
- he was happy to get the win
- noun something won (especially money)
winnings; profits.
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sagacious
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
perspicacious; sapient.
- much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument
- observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions
- a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators
- adjective satellite skillful in statecraft or management
- an astute and sagacious statesman
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refuse
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
scraps; food waste; garbage.
- verb show unwillingness towards
decline.
- he declined to join the group on a hike
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display
- noun something intended to communicate a particular impression
show.
- made a display of strength
- a show of impatience
- a good show of looking interested
- noun something shown to the public
exhibit; showing.
- the museum had many exhibits of oriental art
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considerate
- adjective showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
- friends considerate enough to leave us alone
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concern
- noun something that interests you because it is important or affects you
- the safety of the ship is the captain's concern
- noun an anxious feeling
fear; care.
- care had aged him
- they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
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kindly
- adjective satellite showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
sympathetic; benevolent; large-hearted; charitable; good-hearted; openhearted.
- was charitable in his opinions of others
- kindly criticism
- a kindly act
- sympathetic words
- a large-hearted mentor
- adjective satellite pleasant and agreeable
- a kindly climate
- kindly breeze
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saved
- adjective rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
- verb save from ruin, destruction, or harm
save; relieve; salvage; salve.
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require
- verb require as useful, just, or proper
call for; necessitate; involve; need; take; demand; ask; postulate.
- It takes nerve to do what she did
- success usually requires hard work
- This job asks a lot of patience and skill
- This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
- This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
- This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
- verb consider obligatory; request and expect
ask; expect.
- We require our secretary to be on time
- Aren't we asking too much of these children?
- I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
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enable
- verb render capable or able for some task
- This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street
- The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain
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providential
- adjective satellite peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
miraculous; heaven-sent.
- a heaven-sent rain saved the crops
- a providential recovery
- adjective relating to or characteristic of providence
- assumption that nature operates only according to a providential plan"- M.R.Cohen
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expend
- verb use up, consume fully
use.
- The legislature expended its time on school questions
- verb pay out
drop; spend.
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prudential
- adjective satellite arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters
- he abstained partly for prudential reasons
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extend
- verb extend in scope or range or area
broaden; widen.
- The law was extended to all citizens
- widen the range of applications
- broaden your horizon
- Extend your backyard
- verb stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
go; run; lead; pass.
- Service runs all the way to Cranbury
- His knowledge doesn't go very far
- My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
- The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
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admirable
- adjective satellite deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
- an estimable young professor
- trains ran with admirable precision
- his taste was impeccable, his health admirable
- adjective satellite inspiring admiration or approval
- among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness
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enough
- noun an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
sufficiency.
- enough is as good as a feast
- there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country
- adjective satellite sufficient for the purpose
decent; adequate.
- an adequate income
- the food was adequate
- a decent wage
- enough food
- food enough
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meticulous
- adjective satellite marked by precise accordance with details
punctilious.
- meticulous research
- punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette
- adjective satellite marked by extreme care in treatment of details
- a meticulous craftsman
- almost worryingly meticulous in his business formalities
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bestow
- verb present
confer.
- The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated
- bestow an honor on someone
- verb give as a gift
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unselfish
- adjective disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
- adjective satellite not greedy
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required
- adjective satellite necessary for relief or supply
needed; needful; requisite.
- provided them with all things needful
- verb require as useful, just, or proper
call for; require; necessitate; involve; need; take; demand; ask; postulate.
- It takes nerve to do what she did
- success usually requires hard work
- This job asks a lot of patience and skill
- This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
- This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
- This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
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infuse
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
inculcate; instill.
- inculcate values into the young generation
- verb fill, as with a certain quality
impregnate; tincture; instill.
- The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
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given
- noun an assumption that is taken for granted
presumption; precondition.
- verb cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
give.
- She gave him a black eye
- The draft gave me a cold
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without
On or at the outside of; out of; not within; as, without doors. Without the gate Some drive the cars, and some the coursers rein. Dryden.
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respect
- noun (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
regard.
- it differs in that respect
- noun the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
regard; esteem.
- it is held in esteem
- a man who has earned high regard
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exercising
- noun the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
workout; physical exertion; exercise; physical exercise.
- the doctor recommended regular exercise
- he did some exercising
- the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
- verb put to use
exercise; exert.
- exert one's power or influence
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go
- noun a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
turn; tour; spell.
- it's my go
- a spell of work
- noun street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
cristal; ecstasy; XTC; Adam; X; hug drug; disco biscuit.
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malicious
- adjective having the nature of or resulting from malice
- malicious gossip
- took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince"- Rudyard Kipling
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rolled
- adjective satellite especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
involute.
- verb move by turning over or rotating
roll; turn over.
- The child rolled down the hill
- turn over on your left side
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judicious
- adjective satellite marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
wise; heady.
- judicious use of one's money
- a wise decision
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ascribe
- verb attribute or credit to
impute; assign; attribute.
- We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare
- People impute great cleverness to cats
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little
- noun a small amount or duration
- he accepted the little they gave him
- adjective limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
small.
- a little dining room
- a little house
- a small car
- a little (or small) group
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before
- adverb earlier in time; previously
earlier.
- I had known her before
- as I said before
- he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier
- her parents had died four years earlier
- I mentioned that problem earlier
- adverb at or in the front
in front; ahead.
- I see the lights of a town ahead
- the road ahead is foggy
- staring straight ahead
- we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front
- with the cross of Jesus marching on before
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intelligent
- adjective having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
- is there intelligent life in the universe?
- an intelligent question
- adjective satellite possessing sound knowledge
well-informed.
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exercise
- noun the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
workout; physical exertion; exercising; physical exercise.
- the doctor recommended regular exercise
- he did some exercising
- the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
- noun the act of using
use; utilization; utilisation; usage; employment.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
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considerable
- adjective large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
- a considerable quantity
- the economy was a considerable issue in the campaign
- went to considerable trouble for us
- spent a considerable amount of time on the problem
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involved
- adjective connected by participation or association or use
- we accomplished nothing, simply because of the large number of people involved
- the problems involved
- the involved muscles
- I don't want to get involved
- everyone involved in the bribery case has been identified
- verb connect closely and often incriminatingly
involve; affect; regard.
- This new ruling affects your business
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painstaking
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme care and great effort
scrupulous; conscientious.
- conscientious application to the work at hand
- painstaking research
- scrupulous attention to details
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reveal
- verb make visible
bring out; uncover; unveil.
- Summer brings out bright clothes
- He brings out the best in her
- verb make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
disclose; unwrap; bring out; expose; let on; discover; divulge; break; let out; give away.
- The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
- The actress won't reveal how old she is
- bring out the truth
- he broke the news to her
- unwrap the evidence in the murder case
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lack
- noun the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
deficiency; want.
- there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
- water is the critical deficiency in desert regions
- for want of a nail the shoe was lost
- verb be without
miss.
- This soup lacks salt
- There is something missing in my jewelry box!
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extend
- verb extend in scope or range or area
broaden; widen.
- The law was extended to all citizens
- widen the range of applications
- broaden your horizon
- Extend your backyard
- verb stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
go; run; lead; pass.
- Service runs all the way to Cranbury
- His knowledge doesn't go very far
- My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
- The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
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conscious
- adjective satellite intentionally conceived
witting.
- a conscious effort to speak more slowly
- a conscious policy
- adjective knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
- remained conscious during the operation
- conscious of his faults
- became conscious that he was being followed
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likewise
- adverb in like or similar manner
similarly.
- He was similarly affected
- some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil"- Samuel Johnson
- adverb in addition
also; as well; too; besides.
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wise
- noun a way of doing or being
- noun United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)
Stephen Samuel Wise.
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create
- verb make or cause to be or to become
make.
- make a mess in one's office
- create a furor
- verb bring into existence
- The company was created 25 years ago
- He created a new movement in painting
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encouraging
- adjective giving courage or confidence or hope
- encouraging advances in medical research
- verb contribute to the progress or growth of
advance; encourage; promote; boost; further.
- I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
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proved
- adjective established beyond doubt
proven.
- a proven liar
- a Soviet leader of proven shrewdness
- verb be shown or be found to be
turn up; turn out; prove.
- She proved to be right
- The medicine turned out to save her life
- She turned up HIV positive
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fatherly
- adjective satellite like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
fatherlike.
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go
- noun a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
turn; tour; spell.
- it's my go
- a spell of work
- noun street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
cristal; ecstasy; XTC; Adam; X; hug drug; disco biscuit.
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sufficient
- adjective of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
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worthy
- noun an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
- he told his story to some conservative worthies
- local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable
- adjective having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
- a worthy fellow
- a worthy cause
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parental
- adjective designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
- adjective relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
paternal; maternal.
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characteristic
- noun a prominent attribute or aspect of something
feature.
- the map showed roads and other features
- generosity is one of his best characteristics
- noun a distinguishing quality
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courteous
- adjective satellite exhibiting courtesy and politeness
nice; gracious.
- adjective characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
- if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon
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amongst
Mixed or mingled; surrounded by. They heard, And from his presence hid themselves among The thickest trees. Milton.
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frugal
- adjective satellite avoiding waste
stinting; sparing; scotch; economical.
- an economical meal
- an economical shopper
- a frugal farmer
- a frugal lunch
- a sparing father and a spending son
- sparing in their use of heat and light
- stinting in bestowing gifts
- thrifty because they remember the great Depression
- `scotch' is used only informally
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murder
- noun unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
slaying; execution.
- verb kill intentionally and with premeditation
off; slay; dispatch; remove; hit; bump off; polish off.
- The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered
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adequate
- adjective having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
equal.
- she had adequate training
- her training was adequate
- she was adequate to the job
- he was equal to the task
- adjective satellite sufficient for the purpose
decent; enough.
- an adequate income
- the food was adequate
- a decent wage
- enough food
- food enough
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necessary
- noun anything indispensable
requirement; requisite; essential; necessity.
- food and shelter are necessities of life
- the essentials of the good life
- allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions
- a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained
- adjective absolutely essential
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much
- noun a great amount or extent
- they did much for humanity
- adjective (quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent
- not much rain
- much affection
- much grain is in storage
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exhibit
- noun an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
- noun something shown to the public
showing; display.
- the museum had many exhibits of oriental art
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bountiful
- adjective satellite given or giving freely
liberal; giving; big; openhanded; freehanded; bighearted; bounteous; handsome.
- was a big tipper
- the bounteous goodness of God
- bountiful compliments
- a freehanded host
- a handsome allowance
- Saturday's child is loving and giving
- a liberal backer of the arts
- a munificent gift
- her fond and openhanded grandfather
- adjective satellite producing in abundance
plentiful.
- the bountiful earth
- a plentiful year
- fruitful soil
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beyond
- adverb farther along in space or time or degree
- through the valley and beyond
- to the eighth grade but not beyond
- will be influential in the 1990s and beyond
- adverb on the farther side from the observer
- a pond with a hayfield beyond
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cunning
- noun shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
guile; craft; slyness; foxiness; craftiness; wiliness.
- noun crafty artfulness (especially in deception)
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straight
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
straight person; heterosexual person; heterosexual.
- noun a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
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require
- verb require as useful, just, or proper
call for; necessitate; involve; need; take; demand; ask; postulate.
- It takes nerve to do what she did
- success usually requires hard work
- This job asks a lot of patience and skill
- This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
- This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
- This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
- verb consider obligatory; request and expect
ask; expect.
- We require our secretary to be on time
- Aren't we asking too much of these children?
- I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
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shall
To owe; to be under obligation for. Obs. "By the faith I
shall to God"
Court of Love.
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affectionate
- adjective satellite having or displaying warmth or affection
lovesome; tender; fond; warm.
- affectionate children
- a fond embrace
- fond of his nephew
- a tender glance
- a warm embrace
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produce
- noun fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
green goods; garden truck; green groceries.
- verb bring forth or yield
bring forth.
- The tree would not produce fruit
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generous
- adjective willing to give and share unstintingly
- adjective not petty in character and mind
- unusually generous in his judgment of people
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show
- noun the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
- a remarkable show of skill
- noun something intended to communicate a particular impression
display.
- made a display of strength
- a show of impatience
- a good show of looking interested
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exercise
- noun the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
workout; physical exertion; exercising; physical exercise.
- the doctor recommended regular exercise
- he did some exercising
- the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
- noun the act of using
use; utilization; utilisation; usage; employment.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
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needed
- adjective satellite necessary for relief or supply
needful; required; requisite.
- provided them with all things needful
- verb require as useful, just, or proper
call for; require; necessitate; involve; need; take; demand; ask; postulate.
- It takes nerve to do what she did
- success usually requires hard work
- This job asks a lot of patience and skill
- This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
- This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
- This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
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anxious
- adjective satellite eagerly desirous
dying.
- anxious to see the new show at the museum
- dying to hear who won
- adjective satellite causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
nervous; queasy; unquiet; uneasy.
- spent an anxious night waiting for the test results
- cast anxious glances behind her
- those nervous moments before takeoff
- an unquiet mind
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during
In the time of; as long as the action or existence of; as, during life; during the space of a year.
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divine
- noun a clergyman or other person in religious orders
cleric; ecclesiastic; churchman.
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; Creator; God Almighty; Almighty; Lord; Maker; Godhead.
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seem
- verb give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
look; appear.
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
- verb seem to be true, probable, or apparent
appear.
- It seems that he is very gifted
- It appears that the weather in California is very bad
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geometrical
- adjective of or relating to or determined by geometry
geometric.
- adjective satellite characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration
geometric.
- a buffalo hide painted with red and black geometric designs
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toward
In the direction of; to. He set his face toward the wilderness. Num. xxiv. 1.
The waves make towards'' the pebbled shore. Shak.
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tender
- noun something that can be used as an official medium of payment
legal tender; stamp.
- noun someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
attendant; attender.
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applied
- adjective concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
- applied physics
- applied psychology
- technical problems in medicine, engineering, economics and other applied disciplines"- Sidney Hook
- verb put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
employ; apply; use; utilize; utilise.
- use your head!
- we only use Spanish at home
- I can't use this tool
- Apply a magnetic field here
- This thinking was applied to many projects
- How do you utilize this tool?
- I apply this rule to get good results
- use the plastic bags to store the food
- He doesn't know how to use a computer
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praiseworthy
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
commendable; applaudable; laudable.
- applaudable efforts to save the environment
- a commendable sense of purpose
- laudable motives of improving housing conditions
- a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
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provide
- verb give something useful or necessary to
furnish; render; supply.
- We provided the room with an electrical heater
- verb give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
cater; ply; supply.
- The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
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discriminating
- adjective showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
- the discriminating eye of the connoisseur
- verb recognize or perceive the difference
know apart; discriminate.
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behind
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
bum; seat; stern; keister; tail end; prat; bottom; rear end; buns; tail; tush; rump; fanny; ass; tooshie; hind end; posterior; hindquarters; butt; nates; rear; arse; buttocks; backside; derriere; can; fundament.
- he deserves a good kick in the butt
- are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
- adjective satellite having the lower score or lagging position in a contest
- behind by two points
- the 8th inning found the home team trailing
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lack
- noun the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
deficiency; want.
- there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
- water is the critical deficiency in desert regions
- for want of a nail the shoe was lost
- verb be without
miss.
- This soup lacks salt
- There is something missing in my jewelry box!
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become
- verb enter or assume a certain state or condition
go; get.
- He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
- It must be getting more serious
- her face went red with anger
- She went into ecstasy
- Get going!
- verb undergo a change or development
turn.
- The water turned into ice
- Her former friend became her worst enemy
- He turned traitor
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calculating
- adjective satellite used of persons
scheming; conniving; calculative; shrewd.
- the most calculating and selfish men in the community
- verb make a mathematical calculation or computation
cypher; compute; calculate; work out; reckon; cipher; figure.
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make
- noun a recognizable kind
brand.
- there's a new brand of hero in the movies now
- what make of car is that?
- noun the act of mixing cards haphazardly
shuffle; shuffling.
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rational
- noun an integer or a fraction
rational number.
- adjective consistent with or based on or using reason
- rational behavior
- a process of rational inference
- rational thought
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whatever
- adjective satellite one or some or every or all without specification
whatsoever; any.
- give me any peaches you don't want
- not any milk is left
- any child would know that
- pick any card
- any day now
- cars can be rented at almost any airport
- at twilight or any other time
- beyond any doubt
- need any help we can get
- give me whatever peaches you don't want
- no milk whatsoever is left
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exercise
- noun the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
workout; physical exertion; exercising; physical exercise.
- the doctor recommended regular exercise
- he did some exercising
- the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
- noun the act of using
use; utilization; utilisation; usage; employment.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
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here
- noun the present location; this place
- where do we go from here?
- noun queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno
Hera.
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creative
- adjective having the ability or power to create
originative.
- adjective satellite promoting construction or creation
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sent
- noun 100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
- verb cause to go somewhere
direct; send.
- The explosion sent the car flying in the air
- She sent her children to camp
- He directed all his energies into his dissertation
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strategic
- adjective relating to or concerned with strategy
strategical.
- strategic weapon
- the islands are of strategic importance
- strategic considerations
- adjective satellite highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war
- a strategic chess move
- strategic withdrawal
- strategic bombing missions
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follow
- verb to travel behind, go after, come after
- The ducklings followed their mother around the pond
- Please follow the guide through the museum
- verb be later in time
postdate.
- Tuesday always follows Monday
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proper
- adjective marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
- proper medical treatment
- proper manners
- adjective satellite having all the qualities typical of the thing specified; not just a snack"
- wanted a proper dinner
- he finally has a proper job
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put
- noun the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
put option.
- verb put into a certain place or abstract location
set; pose; place; lay; position.
- Put your things here
- Set the tray down
- Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
- Place emphasis on a certain point
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take
- noun the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
return; yield; takings; issue; proceeds; payoff.
- the average return was about 5%
- noun the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
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calm
- noun steadiness of mind under stress
equanimity; calmness; composure.
- he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
- noun wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
calm air.
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alive
- adjective possessing life
live.
- the happiest person alive
- the nerve is alive
- doctors are working hard to keep him alive
- burned alive
- a live canary
- adjective satellite (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit
- she was wonderfully alive for her age
- a face alive with mischief
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Collocation words for "forethought" are words related to "forethought" by occurring either before (prefix words) or after "forethought" (suffix words) in common language usage across multiple media. The words assembled above can be filtered by parts of speech (i.e) nouns, verbs, describing adjectives and adverbs, or by their positive or negative vibes, frequency in usage, whether they are prefix words or suffix words for "forethought" or by the count of syllables each word has.
