silly
- noun a word used for misbehaving children
- adjective satellite ludicrous, foolish
cockamamie; wacky; goofy; sappy; whacky; zany; cockamamy.
- gave me a cockamamie reason for not going
- wore a goofy hat
- a silly idea
- some wacky plan for selling more books
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shire
- noun a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county
- noun British breed of large heavy draft horse
shire horse.
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render
- noun a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
- verb cause to become
- The shot rendered her immobile
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pay
- noun something that remunerates
wage; earnings; salary; remuneration.
- wages were paid by check
- he wasted his pay on drink
- they saved a quarter of all their earnings
- verb give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
- I paid four dollars for this sandwich
- Pay the waitress, please
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render
- noun a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
- verb cause to become
- The shot rendered her immobile
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courtroom
- noun a room in which a lawcourt sits
court.
- television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
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moot
- noun a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise
- he organized the weekly moot
- verb think about carefully; weigh
deliberate; turn over; consider; debate.
- They considered the possibility of a strike
- Turn the proposal over in your mind
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point
- noun a geometric element that has position but no extension
- a point is defined by its coordinates
- noun the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
- she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street
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rendering
- noun a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
rendition.
- they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert
- noun an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
rendition; interpretation; interpreting.
- the edict was subject to many interpretations
- he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables
- often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning
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court
- noun an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
tribunal; judicature.
- noun a room in which a lawcourt sits
courtroom.
- television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
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render
- noun a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
- verb cause to become
- The shot rendered her immobile
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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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question
- noun an instance of questioning
enquiry; inquiry; interrogation; query.
- there was a question about my training
- we made inquiries of all those who were present
- noun the subject matter at issue
head.
- the question of disease merits serious discussion
- under the head of minor Roman poets
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appellate
- adjective of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals)
appellant.
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hall
- noun an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
hallway.
- the elevators were at the end of the hall
- noun a large entrance or reception room or area
entrance hall; anteroom; antechamber; vestibule; foyer; lobby.
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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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court
- noun an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
tribunal; judicature.
- noun a room in which a lawcourt sits
courtroom.
- television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
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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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anyway
- adverb used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; anyhow, they're quiet"; anyway, it's gone"; in any case, there was a brief scuffle"
at any rate; in any event; anyways; anyhow; in any case.
- Anyhow, he is dead now
- I think they're asleep
- I don't know what happened to it
- anyway, there is another factor to consider
- I don't know how it started
- in any event, the government faced a serious protest
- but at any rate he got a knighthood for it
- adverb in any way whatsoever
anyhow.
- they came anyhow they could
- get it done anyway you can
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lawsuit
- noun a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
case; cause; causa; suit.
- the family brought suit against the landlord
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issue
- noun an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
- the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone
- politicians never discuss the real issues
- noun one of a series published periodically
number.
- she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
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largely
- adverb in large part; mainly or chiefly
for the most part; mostly.
- These accounts are largely inactive
- adverb on a large scale
- the sketch was so largely drawn that you could see it from the back row
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point
- noun a geometric element that has position but no extension
- a point is defined by its coordinates
- noun the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
- she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street
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remains
- noun any object that is left unused or still extant
- I threw out the remains of my dinner
- noun the dead body of a human being
clay; corpse; stiff; cadaver.
- the cadaver was intended for dissection
- the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse
- the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river
- honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay
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question
- noun an instance of questioning
enquiry; inquiry; interrogation; query.
- there was a question about my training
- we made inquiries of all those who were present
- noun the subject matter at issue
head.
- the question of disease merits serious discussion
- under the head of minor Roman poets
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rover
- noun someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
roamer; bird of passage; wanderer.
- noun an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement
scouter.
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technically
- adverb with regard to technique
- technically lagging behind the Japanese
- a technically brilliant boxer
- adverb with regard to technical skill and the technology available
- a technically brilliant solution
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hill
- noun a local and well-defined elevation of the land
- they loved to roam the hills of West Virginia
- noun structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
mound.
- they built small mounds to hide behind
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somewhat
- adverb to a small degree or extent
slightly; more or less.
- his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory
- the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
fairly; pretty; passably; reasonably; moderately; jolly; middling.
- pretty big
- pretty bad
- jolly decent of him
- the shoes are priced reasonably
- he is fairly clever with computers
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sub
- noun a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
wedge; bomber; hero; hero sandwich; poor boy; submarine; zep; Cuban sandwich; grinder; torpedo; hoagie; Italian sandwich; hoagy; submarine sandwich.
- noun a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
submarine; U-boat; pigboat.
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essentially
- adverb in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
basically; fundamentally.
- He is basically dishonest
- the argument was essentially a technical one
- for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person
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hall
- noun an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
hallway.
- the elevators were at the end of the hall
- noun a large entrance or reception room or area
entrance hall; anteroom; antechamber; vestibule; foyer; lobby.
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whether
Which (of two); which one (of two); -- used interrogatively and relatively. Archaic Now choose yourself whether that you liketh. Chaucer.
One day in doubt I cast for to compare Whether in beauties' glory did exceed. Spenser.
Whether of them twain did the will of his father? Matt. xxi. 31.
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becoming
- adjective satellite according with custom or propriety
comme il faut; decent; seemly; comely; decorous.
- her becoming modesty
- comely behavior
- it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money
- a decent burial
- seemly behavior
- verb enter or assume a certain state or condition
go; become; 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!
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case
- noun an occurrence of something
instance; example.
- it was a case of bad judgment
- another instance occurred yesterday
- but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
- noun a special set of circumstances
event.
- in that event, the first possibility is excluded
- it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
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remain
- verb stay the same; remain in a certain state
rest; stay.
- The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
- rest assured
- stay alone
- He remained unmoved by her tears
- The bad weather continued for another week
- verb continue in a place, position, or situation
continue; stay on; stay.
- After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser
- Stay with me, please
- despite student protests, he remained Dean for another year
- She continued as deputy mayor for another year
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anyhow
- adverb used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; anyhow, they're quiet"; anyway, it's gone"; in any case, there was a brief scuffle"
anyway; at any rate; in any event; anyways; in any case.
- Anyhow, he is dead now
- I think they're asleep
- I don't know what happened to it
- anyway, there is another factor to consider
- I don't know how it started
- in any event, the government faced a serious protest
- but at any rate he got a knighthood for it
- adverb in any way whatsoever
anyway.
- they came anyhow they could
- get it done anyway you can
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folk
- noun people in general (often used in the plural)
folks; common people.
- they're just country folk
- folks around here drink moonshine
- the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next
- noun a social division of (usually preliterate) people
tribe.
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insofar
- adverb to the degree or extent that
to that extent; so far; in so far; to that degree.
- insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable to that of man
- so far as it is reasonably practical he should practice restraint
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deem
- verb keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
take for; hold; view as.
- take for granted
- view as important
- hold these truths to be self-evident
- I hold him personally responsible
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issue
- noun an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
- the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone
- politicians never discuss the real issues
- noun one of a series published periodically
number.
- she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
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appeal
- noun earnest or urgent request
entreaty; prayer.
- an entreaty to stop the fighting
- an appeal for help
- an appeal to the public to keep calm
- noun attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
charm; appealingness.
- his smile was part of his appeal to her
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topic
- noun the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
theme; subject.
- he didn't want to discuss that subject
- it was a very sensitive topic
- his letters were always on the theme of love
- noun some situation or event that is thought about
matter; issue; subject.
- he kept drifting off the topic
- he had been thinking about the subject for several years
- it is a matter for the police
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troilus
(Zoöl.) A large, handsome American butterfly (Euph&oe;ades, ∨ Papilio, troilus). It is black, with yellow marginal spots on the front wings, and blue spots on the rear wings.
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unless
Upon any less condition than (the fact or thing stated in the sentence or clause which follows); if not; supposing that not; if it be not; were it not that; except; as, we shall fail unless we are industrious. ✍ By the omission of the verb in the dependent clause, unless was frequently used prepositionally, -- a construction common in Shakespeare and still employed colloquially. Here nothing breeds unless the nightly owl. Shak.
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national
- noun a person who owes allegiance to that nation
subject.
- a monarch has a duty to his subjects
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
- national hero
- national anthem
- a national landmark
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dye
- noun a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
dyestuff.
- verb color with dye
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case
- noun an occurrence of something
instance; example.
- it was a case of bad judgment
- another instance occurred yesterday
- but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
- noun a special set of circumstances
event.
- in that event, the first possibility is excluded
- it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
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problem
- noun a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
job.
- she and her husband are having problems
- it is always a job to contact him
- urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog
- noun a question raised for consideration or solution
- our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
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declared
- adjective made known or openly avowed
- their declared and their covert objectives
- a declared liberal
- verb state emphatically and authoritatively
declare.
- He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with
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controversy
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; argument; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
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remain
- verb stay the same; remain in a certain state
rest; stay.
- The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
- rest assured
- stay alone
- He remained unmoved by her tears
- The bad weather continued for another week
- verb continue in a place, position, or situation
continue; stay on; stay.
- After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser
- Stay with me, please
- despite student protests, he remained Dean for another year
- She continued as deputy mayor for another year
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blanc
- noun a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)
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decide
- verb reach, make, or come to a decision about something
make up one's mind; determine.
- We finally decided after lengthy deliberations
- verb bring to an end; settle conclusively
settle; resolve; adjudicate.
- The case was decided
- The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff
- The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance
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due
- noun that which is deserved or owed
- noun a payment that is due (e.g., as the price of membership)
- the society dropped him for non-payment of dues
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entirely
- adverb to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
all; whole; wholly; completely; altogether; totally.
- he was wholly convinced
- entirely satisfied with the meal
- it was completely different from what we expected
- was completely at fault
- a totally new situation
- the directions were all wrong
- it was not altogether her fault
- an altogether new approach
- a whole new idea
- adverb without any others being included or involved
alone; solely; only; exclusively.
- was entirely to blame
- a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
- he works for Mr. Smith exclusively
- did it solely for money
- the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone
- a privilege granted only to him
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claim
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- his claim asked for damages
- noun an assertion that something is true or factual
- his claim that he was innocent
- evidence contradicted the government's claims
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debate
- noun a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
argumentation; argument.
- the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
- noun the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
public debate; disputation.
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trial
- noun the act of testing something
test; run.
- in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
- he called each flip of the coin a new trial
- noun trying something to find out about it
test; trial run; tryout.
- a sample for ten days free trial
- a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
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once
- adverb on one occasion
one time; in one case.
- adverb as soon as
- once we are home, we can rest
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effectively
- adverb in an effective manner
efficaciously.
- these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion
- adverb in actuality or reality or fact
in effect.
- she is effectively his wife
- in effect, they had no choice
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club
- noun a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
nine; baseball club; ball club.
- each club played six home games with teams in its own division
- noun a formal association of people with similar interests
guild; society; social club; gild; lodge; order.
- he joined a golf club
- they formed a small lunch society
- men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today
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utterly
- adverb completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
absolutely; perfectly; dead.
- an absolutely magnificent painting
- a perfectly idiotic idea
- you're perfectly right
- utterly miserable
- you can be dead sure of my innocence
- was dead tired
- dead right
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argument
- noun a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
statement.
- it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; controversy; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
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increasingly
- adverb advancing in amount or intensity
more and more; progressively.
- she became increasingly depressed
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international
- adjective concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
- international affairs
- an international agreement
- international waters
- noun any of several international socialist organizations
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now
- noun the momentary present
- Now is a good time to do it
- it worked up to right now
- adverb in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
- President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard
- Washington now decides to cross the Delaware
- the ship is now listing to port
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completely
- adverb to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
all; whole; wholly; altogether; entirely; totally.
- he was wholly convinced
- entirely satisfied with the meal
- it was completely different from what we expected
- was completely at fault
- a totally new situation
- the directions were all wrong
- it was not altogether her fault
- an altogether new approach
- a whole new idea
- adverb so as to be complete; with everything necessary
- he had filled out the form completely
- the apartment was completely furnished
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prior
- noun the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
- adjective satellite earlier in time
anterior.
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rejection
- noun the act of rejecting something
- his proposals were met with rejection
- noun the state of being rejected
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despite
- noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
scorn; contempt; disdain.
- he was held in contempt
- the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
- noun contemptuous disregard
- she wanted neither favor nor despite
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horn
- noun a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
- noun one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates
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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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dispute
- noun a disagreement or argument about something important
difference of opinion; difference; conflict.
- he had a dispute with his wife
- there were irreconcilable differences
- the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats
- noun coming into conflict with
contravention.
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testimony
- noun a solemn statement made under oath
- noun an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact
- according to his own testimony he can't do it
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law
- noun the collection of rules imposed by authority
jurisprudence.
- civilization presupposes respect for the law
- the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
- noun legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
- there is a law against kidnapping
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one
- noun the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
ace; I; unity; 1; single.
- he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it
- they had lunch at one
- noun a single person or thing
- he is the best one
- this is the one I ordered
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petition
- noun a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
postulation; request.
- noun reverent petition to a deity
orison; prayer.
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subject
- noun the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
topic; theme.
- he didn't want to discuss that subject
- it was a very sensitive topic
- his letters were always on the theme of love
- noun something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation
content; depicted object.
- a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject
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argument
- noun a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
statement.
- it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; controversy; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
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modification
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
adjustment; alteration.
- noun slightly modified copy; not an exact copy
- a modification of last year's model
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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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until
To; unto; towards; -- used of material objects. Chaucer. Taverners until them told the same. Piers Plowman.
He roused himself full blithe, and hastened them until. Spenser.
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injunction
- noun a formal command or admonition
- noun (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
cease and desist order; enjoining; enjoinment.
- injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order
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endure
- verb put up with something or somebody unpleasant
stomach; brook; support; put up; tolerate; bear; abide; stick out; suffer; digest; stand.
- I cannot bear his constant criticism
- The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
- he learned to tolerate the heat
- She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
- verb face and withstand with courage
brave out; weather; brave.
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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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problem
- noun a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
job.
- she and her husband are having problems
- it is always a job to contact him
- urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog
- noun a question raised for consideration or solution
- our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
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litigation
- noun a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
judicial proceeding.
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considered
- adjective satellite carefully weighed
- verb deem to be
reckon; see; regard; consider; view.
- She views this quite differently from me
- I consider her to be shallow
- I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do
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unto
To; -- now used only in antiquated, formal, or scriptural style. See To.
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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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virtually
- adverb in essence or effect but not in fact
- the strike virtually paralyzed the city
- I'm virtually broke
- adverb (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
about; nigh; almost; most; near; nearly; well-nigh.
- the job is (just) about done
- the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
- we're almost finished
- the car all but ran her down
- he nearly fainted
- talked for nigh onto 2 hours
- the recording is well-nigh perfect
- virtually all the parties signed the contract
- I was near exhausted by the run
- most everyone agrees
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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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practically
- adverb almost; nearly
- practically the first thing I saw when I got off the train
- he was practically the only guest at the party
- there was practically no garden at all
- adverb in a practical manner
- practically orientated institutions such as business schools
- a brilliant man but so practically inept that he needed help to cross the road safely
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distinction
- noun a discrimination between things as different and distinct
differentiation.
- it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
- noun high status importance owing to marked superiority
note; eminence; preeminence.
- a scholar of great eminence
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saxon
(a) One of a nation or people who formerly dwelt in the nothern part of Germany, and who, with other Teutonic tribes, invaded and conquered England in the fifth and sixth centuries. (b) Also used in the sense of Anglo-Saxon. (c) A native or inhabitant of modern Saxony.
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merely
- adverb and nothing more
but; simply; only; just.
- I was merely asking
- it is simply a matter of time
- just a scratch
- he was only a child
- hopes that last but a moment
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made
- adjective satellite produced by a manufacturing process; rope and nails"
- bought some made goods at the local store
- verb engage in
do; make.
- make love, not war
- make an effort
- do research
- do nothing
- make revolution
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legislature
- noun persons who make or amend or repeal laws
legislative assembly; law-makers; legislative body; general assembly.
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probably
- adverb with considerable certainty; without much doubt
belike; likely; in all likelihood; in all probability.
- He is probably out of the country
- in all likelihood we are headed for war
- adverb easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
plausibly; credibly; believably.
- he talked plausibly before the committee
- he will probably win the election
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house
- noun a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
- he has a house on Cape Cod
- she felt she had to get out of the house
- noun the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
firm; business firm.
- he worked for a brokerage house
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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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matter
- noun a vaguely specified concern
thing; affair.
- several matters to attend to
- it is none of your affair
- things are going well
- noun some situation or event that is thought about
topic; issue; subject.
- he kept drifting off the topic
- he had been thinking about the subject for several years
- it is a matter for the police
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legally
- adverb by law; conforming to the law
lawfully; de jure.
- we are lawfully wedded now
- adverb in a legal manner
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proposition
- noun (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
- noun a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
suggestion; proffer.
- it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
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ultimately
- adverb as the end result of a succession or process
in the end; at long last; finally; at last.
- ultimately he had to give in
- at long last the winter was over
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under
- adjective satellite located below or beneath something else
nether.
- nether garments
- the under parts of a machine
- adjective satellite lower in rank, power, or authority
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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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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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village
- noun a community of people smaller than a town
settlement; small town.
- noun a settlement smaller than a town
hamlet.
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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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relatively
- adverb in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
comparatively.
- the situation is relatively calm now
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even
- noun the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
eventide; evening; eve.
- he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
- verb make level or straight
even out; level; flush.
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Collocation words for "moot" are words related to "moot" by occurring either before (prefix words) or after "moot" (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 "moot" or by the count of syllables each word has.
