gumption
- noun sound practical judgment
mother wit; horse sense; good sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
- noun fortitude and determination
backbone; grit; guts; sand; moxie.
- he didn't have the guts to try it
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wit
- noun a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
witticism; wittiness; humor; humour.
- noun mental ability
mental capacity; learning ability; mentality; brainpower; brain.
- he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
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sporting
- adjective satellite exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
sporty; clean; sportsmanlike.
- a clean fight
- a sporting solution of the disagreement
- sportsmanlike conduct
- verb wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
sport; feature; boast.
- she was sporting a new hat
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unjustified
- adjective satellite lacking justification or authorization
undue; unwarranted.
- desire for undue private profit
- unwarranted limitations of personal freedom
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found
- noun food and lodging provided in addition to money
- they worked for $30 and found
- verb set up or found
establish; set up; launch.
- She set up a literacy program
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huffy
- adjective satellite quick to take offense
touchy; thin-skinned; feisty.
- adjective satellite roused to anger
sore; mad.
- stayed huffy a good while"- Mark Twain
- she gets mad when you wake her up so early
- mad at his friend
- sore over a remark
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fairness
- noun conformity with rules or standards
equity.
- the judge recognized the fairness of my claim
- noun ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
fair-mindedness; candor; candour.
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responsive
- adjective containing or using responses; alternating
antiphonal.
- responsive reading
- antiphonal laughter
- adjective readily reacting or replying to people or events or stimuli; showing emotion
- children are often the quickest and most responsive members of the audience
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cold
- noun a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
common cold.
- will they never find a cure for the common cold?
- noun the absence of heat
frigidness; coldness; frigidity; low temperature.
- the coldness made our breath visible
- come in out of the cold
- cold is a vasoconstrictor
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reasoning
- noun thinking that is coherent and logical
abstract thought; logical thinking.
- verb decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
reason; reason out; conclude.
- We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house
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unexpired
- adjective not having come to an end or been terminated by passage of time
- elected to fill the senator's unexpired term
- an unexpired driver's license
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just
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln
- a kind and just man
- a just reward
- his just inheritance
- adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
equitable.
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
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ground
- noun the solid part of the earth's surface
dry land; land; terra firma; earth; solid ground.
- the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land
- the earth shook for several minutes
- he dropped the logs on the ground
- noun a rational motive for a belief or action
reason.
- the reason that war was declared
- the grounds for their declaration
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thinking
- noun the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
cerebration; mentation; thought; intellection; thought process.
- thinking always made him frown
- she paused for thought
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; believe; think; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
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justice
- noun the quality of being just or fair
justness.
- noun judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
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senseless
- adjective satellite not marked by the use of reason
mindless; reasonless.
- mindless violence
- reasonless hostility
- a senseless act
- adjective satellite unresponsive to stimulation
insensible.
- he lay insensible where he had fallen
- drugged and senseless
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horse_sense
- noun sound practical judgment
gumption; mother wit; good sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
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common_sense
- noun sound practical judgment
gumption; mother wit; horse sense; good sense; sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
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equity
- noun the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
- noun the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
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rationality
- noun the state of having good sense and sound judgment
reason; reasonableness.
- his rationality may have been impaired
- he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions
- noun the quality of being consistent with or based on logic
rationalness.
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he
- noun a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas)
helium; atomic number 2.
- noun the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
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insensitive
- adjective not responsive to physical stimuli
- adjective deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive
- insensitive to the needs of the patients
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level-headed
- adjective satellite exercising or showing good judgment
healthy; levelheaded; sound; intelligent.
- healthy scepticism
- a healthy fear of rattlesnakes
- the healthy attitude of French laws
- healthy relations between labor and management
- an intelligent solution
- a sound approach to the problem
- sound advice
- no sound explanation for his decision
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cold-eyed
- adjective satellite unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
dispassionate.
- a journalist should be a dispassionate reporter of fact
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unfair
- adjective not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
unjust.
- used unfair methods
- it was an unfair trial
- took an unfair advantage
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retributive
- adjective satellite of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
retributory; retaliatory; relatiative; vindicatory.
- retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
- adjective satellite given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
retributory; vindicatory.
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legitimate
- verb make legal
legitimatize; decriminalize; legitimatise; legalise; legalize; legitimise; decriminalise; legitimize.
- Marijuana should be legalized
- verb show or affirm to be just and legitimate
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cognisant
- adjective (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
cognizant; aware.
- was aware of his opponent's hostility
- became aware of her surroundings
- aware that he had exceeded the speed limit
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exact
- verb claim as due or just
demand.
- The bank demanded payment of the loan
- verb take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
claim; take.
- the accident claimed three lives
- The hard work took its toll on her
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undue
- adjective not yet payable
- adjective not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances
- undue influence
- I didn't want to show undue excitement
- accused of using undue force
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level
- noun a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
grade; degree.
- a moderate grade of intelligence
- a high level of care is required
- it is all a matter of degree
- noun a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
grade; tier.
- lumber of the highest grade
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smell
- noun the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
odour; odor; olfactory perception; olfactory sensation.
- she loved the smell of roses
- noun any property detected by the olfactory system
scent; odor; odour; aroma; olfactory property.
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effectual
- adjective producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
efficacious; effective.
- an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford
- effective teaching methods
- effective steps toward peace
- made an effective entrance
- his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
- an efficacious law
- adjective satellite having legal efficacy or force
sound; legal.
- a sound title to the property
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sane
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- appears to be completely sane
- adjective satellite marked by sound judgment
reasonable.
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common
- noun a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
green; park; commons.
- they went for a walk in the park
- adjective belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
- for the common good
- common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community
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reasonable
- adjective showing reason or sound judgment
sensible.
- a sensible choice
- a sensible person
- adjective satellite not excessive or extreme
fairish; fair.
- a fairish income
- reasonable prices
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analytical
- adjective using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
analytic.
- an analytic experiment
- an analytic approach
- a keenly analytic man
- analytical reasoning
- an analytical mind
- adjective of a proposition that is necessarily true independent of fact or experience
analytic.
- `all spinsters are unmarried' is an analytic proposition
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sensical
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right
- noun an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; it is something that nobody can take away"
- they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights
- Certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- Eleanor Roosevelt
- a right is not something that somebody gives you
- noun location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
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mental
- adjective involving the mind or an intellectual process
- mental images of happy times
- mental calculations
- in a terrible mental state
- mental suffering
- free from mental defects
- adjective of or relating to the mind
- mental powers
- mental development
- mental hygiene
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fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
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consistent
- adjective (sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable
- testimony consistent with the known facts
- I have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of war"- FDR
- adjective capable of being reproduced
reproducible.
- astonishingly reproducible results can be obtained
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lawful
- adjective conformable to or allowed by law
- lawful methods of dissent
- adjective satellite according to custom or rule or natural law
rule-governed.
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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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commonsensical
- adjective satellite exhibiting native good judgment
commonsensible; commonsense.
- arrive home at a reasonable hour
- commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius
- unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
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mother_wit
- noun sound practical judgment
gumption; horse sense; good sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
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rigorous
- adjective satellite rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
strict.
- rigorous application of the law
- a strict vegetarian
- adjective satellite demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
tight; stringent.
- rigorous discipline
- tight security
- stringent safety measures
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reasonless
- adjective satellite not marked by the use of reason
mindless; senseless.
- mindless violence
- reasonless hostility
- a senseless act
- adjective satellite not endowed with the capacity to reason
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out
- noun (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball
- you only get 3 outs per inning
- verb to state openly and publicly one's homosexuality
come out of the closet; come out.
- This actor outed last year
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living
- noun the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
life.
- he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
- noun people who are still living
- save your pity for the living
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illogical
- adjective lacking in correct logical relation
unlogical.
- adjective satellite lacking orderly continuity
disordered; disconnected; garbled; scattered; confused; disjointed; unconnected.
- a confused set of instructions
- a confused dream about the end of the world
- disconnected fragments of a story
- scattered thoughts
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legal
- adjective established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
- adjective of or relating to jurisprudence
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antimonopoly
- adjective satellite of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
antitrust.
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arguable
- adjective satellite capable of being supported by argument
- adjective satellite open to argument or debate
disputable; moot; debatable.
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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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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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moderate
- noun a person who takes a position in the political center
centrist; moderationist; middle of the roader.
- verb preside over
chair; lead.
- John moderated the discussion
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synthetic
- noun a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
synthetic substance.
- adjective satellite not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
man-made; semisynthetic.
- man-made fibers
- synthetic leather
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vindicatory
- adjective satellite of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
retributory; retaliatory; retributive; relatiative.
- retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
- adjective satellite given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
retributory; retributive.
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tenability
- noun the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person
reasonableness; tenableness.
- he questioned the tenability of my claims
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feisty
- adjective satellite showing courage
spunky; plucky.
- the champion is faced with a feisty challenger
- adjective satellite quick to take offense
touchy; thin-skinned; huffy.
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rambling
- adjective satellite spreading out in different directions
sprawling; straggling; straggly.
- sprawling handwriting
- straggling branches
- straggly hair
- verb continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
ramble on; ramble; jog.
- This novel rambles on and jogs
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understanding
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; savvy; discernment.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- noun the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
agreement.
- they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
- there was an understanding between management and the workers
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reason
- noun a rational motive for a belief or action
ground.
- the reason that war was declared
- the grounds for their declaration
- noun an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
- the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly
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good_sense
- noun sound practical judgment
gumption; mother wit; horse sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
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meet
- noun a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
sports meeting.
- verb come together
see; come across; run into; run across; encounter.
- I'll probably see you at the meeting
- How nice to see you again!
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noetic
- adjective satellite of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
rational; intellectual.
- intellectual problems
- the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man
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witting
- adjective aware or knowing
- a witting tool of the Communists
- adjective satellite intentionally conceived
conscious.
- a conscious effort to speak more slowly
- a conscious policy
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healthy
- adjective having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
- a rosy healthy baby
- staying fit and healthy
- adjective satellite financially secure and functioning well
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have
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
rich person; wealthy person.
- verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
hold; have got.
- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
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reasonableness
- noun the state of having good sense and sound judgment
reason; rationality.
- his rationality may have been impaired
- he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions
- noun goodness of reason and judgment
- the judiciary is built on the reasonableness of judges
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commonsensible
- adjective satellite exhibiting native good judgment
commonsense; commonsensical.
- arrive home at a reasonable hour
- commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius
- unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
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mind
- noun that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
psyche; brain; head; nous.
- his mind wandered
- I couldn't get his words out of my head
- noun recall or remembrance
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honest
- adjective not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
honorable.
- honest lawyers
- honest reporting
- adjective satellite without dissimulation; frank
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sensitive
- noun someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
spiritualist; medium.
- he consulted several mediums
- adjective responsive to physical stimuli
- a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch
- a sensitive voltmeter
- sensitive skin
- sensitive to light
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logic
- noun the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
- noun reasoned and reasonable judgment
- it made a certain kind of logic
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sense
- noun a general conscious awareness
- a sense of security
- a sense of happiness
- a sense of danger
- a sense of self
- noun the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
signified.
- the dictionary gave several senses for the word
- in the best sense charity is really a duty
- the signifier is linked to the signified
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sensitiveness
- noun sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
sensitivity.
- noun (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation
sensitivity; sensibility.
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morganatic
- adjective satellite (of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior
left-handed.
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road
- noun an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
route.
- noun a way or means to achieve something
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dianoetic
- adjective satellite proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
discursive.
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untenable
- adjective satellite (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
indefensible.
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respondent
- noun the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
- noun someone who responds
responder; answerer.
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headed
- adjective satellite having a heading or course in a certain direction
- verb to go or travel towards
head.
- where is she heading
- We were headed for the mountains
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intellectual
- noun a person who uses the mind creatively
intellect.
- adjective satellite of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
noetic; rational.
- intellectual problems
- the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man
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seamless
- adjective not having or joined by a seam or seams
- adjective satellite smooth, especially of skin
unlined; unseamed.
- his cheeks were unlined
- his unseamed face
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square
- noun (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
foursquare.
- you can compute the area of a square if you know the length of its sides
- noun the product of two equal terms
second power.
- nine is the second power of three
- gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance
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cogency
- noun persuasive relevance
- noun the quality of being valid and rigorous
rigor; rigour; validity.
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sensible
- adjective showing reason or sound judgment
reasonable.
- a sensible choice
- a sensible person
- adjective able to feel or perceive
sensitive.
- even amoeba are sensible creatures
- the more sensible parts of the skin
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horse
- noun solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
Equus caballus.
- noun a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
gymnastic horse.
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sporty
- adjective satellite exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
sporting; clean; sportsmanlike.
- a clean fight
- a sporting solution of the disagreement
- sportsmanlike conduct
- adjective satellite (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
showy; gaudy; flashy; jazzy.
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her
The form of the objective and the possessive case of the personal pronoun she; as, I saw her with her purse out. ✍ The possessive her takes the form hers when the noun with which in agrees is not given, but implied. "And what his fortune wanted, hers could mend." Dryden.
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analytic
- adjective using or subjected to a methodology using algebra and calculus
- adjective using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
analytical.
- an analytic experiment
- an analytic approach
- a keenly analytic man
- analytical reasoning
- an analytical mind
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demythologized
- adjective satellite having mythical elements removed
demythologised.
- verb remove the mythical element from (writings)
demythologise; demythologize.
- the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value
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compos
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heady
- adjective satellite marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
judicious; wise.
- judicious use of one's money
- a wise decision
- adjective satellite extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
intoxicating.
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strict
- adjective satellite rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
rigorous.
- rigorous application of the law
- a strict vegetarian
- adjective satellite (of rules) stringently enforced
hard-and-fast.
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mindless
- adjective satellite lacking the thinking capacity characteristic of a conscious being
- the shrieking of the mindless wind
- adjective satellite requiring little mental effort
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begotten
- adjective satellite (of offspring) generated by procreation
- verb make children
engender; sire; get; father; mother; bring forth; beget; generate.
- Abraham begot Isaac
- Men often father children but don't recognize them
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of_sound_mind
- adjective satellite of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to go to trial
compos mentis.
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sensitivity
- noun (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation
sensitiveness; sensibility.
- noun the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences
sensitiveness.
- a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity
- the sensitiveness of Mimosa leaves does not depend on a change of growth
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indefensible
- adjective satellite (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
untenable.
- adjective satellite not able to be protected against attack
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commonsensical
- adjective satellite exhibiting native good judgment
commonsensible; commonsense.
- arrive home at a reasonable hour
- commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius
- unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
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levelheaded
- adjective satellite exercising or showing good judgment
healthy; sound; intelligent; level-headed.
- healthy scepticism
- a healthy fear of rattlesnakes
- the healthy attitude of French laws
- healthy relations between labor and management
- an intelligent solution
- a sound approach to the problem
- sound advice
- no sound explanation for his decision
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smell_out
- verb recognize or detect by or as if by smelling
nose out; scent out; sniff out.
- verb become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
smell; sense.
- I sense his hostility
- i smell trouble
- smell out corruption
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mind
- noun that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
psyche; brain; head; nous.
- his mind wandered
- I couldn't get his words out of my head
- noun recall or remembrance
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validity
- noun the quality of being valid and rigorous
rigor; rigour; cogency.
- noun the quality of having legal force or effectiveness
validness.
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aware
- adjective (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
cognisant; cognizant.
- was aware of his opponent's hostility
- became aware of her surroundings
- aware that he had exceeded the speed limit
- adjective bearing in mind; attentive to
mindful.
- ever mindful of her health
- mindful of his responsibilities
- mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action
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demythologised
- adjective satellite having mythical elements removed
demythologized.
- verb remove the mythical element from (writings)
demythologise; demythologize.
- the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value
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coherent
- adjective marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
ordered; consistent; logical.
- adjective satellite capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
lucid; logical.
- a lucid thinker
- she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident
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awake
- verb stop sleeping
waken; come alive; arouse; wake; awaken; wake up.
- She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock
- adjective not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
- lay awake thinking about his new job
- still not fully awake
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eyed
- adjective having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
- a peacock's eyed feathers
- red-eyed
- verb look at
eyeball; eye.
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true
- noun proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment
- verb make level, square, balanced, or concentric
true up.
- true up the cylinder of an engine
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sound
- noun the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
- the sound of rain on the roof
- the beautiful sound of music
- noun the subjective sensation of hearing something
auditory sensation.
- he strained to hear the faint sounds
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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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synthetical
- adjective involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis
synthetic.
- limnology is essentially a synthetic science composed of elements...that extend well beyond the limits of biology"- P.S.Welch
- adjective of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts
synthetic.
- `all men are arrogant' is a synthetic proposition
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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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lawfully
- adverb in a manner acceptable to common custom
licitly; legitimately.
- you cannot do this legitimately!
- adverb by law; conforming to the law
legally; de jure.
- we are lawfully wedded now
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mentis
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rigour
- noun the quality of being valid and rigorous
rigor; validity; cogency.
- noun something hard to endure
hardship; rigourousness; severeness; rigor; rigorousness; asperity; grimness; severity.
- the asperity of northern winters
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excursive
- adjective satellite (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
digressive; rambling; discursive.
- amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things
- a rambling discursive book
- his excursive remarks
- a rambling speech about this and that
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minded
- adjective satellite (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
- civic-minded
- career-minded
- verb be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
mind.
- I don't mind your behavior
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and
A particle which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence. (a) It is sometimes used emphatically; as, "there are women and women," that is, two very different sorts of women. (b) By a rhetorical figure, notions, one of which is modificatory of the other, are connected by and; as, "the tediousness and process of my travel," that is, the tedious process, etc.; "thy fair and outward character," that is, thy outwardly fair character, Schmidt's Shak. Lex.
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unwarranted
- adjective satellite incapable of being justified or explained
unjustifiable; unwarrantable; indefensible; insupportable.
- adjective satellite without a basis in reason or fact
baseless; groundless; idle; wild; unfounded.
- baseless gossip
- the allegations proved groundless
- idle fears
- unfounded suspicions
- unwarranted jealousy
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ordered
- adjective having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
- verb give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
say; enjoin; order; tell.
- I said to him to go home
- She ordered him to do the shopping
- The mother told the child to get dressed
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unjust
- adjective not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
unfair.
- used unfair methods
- it was an unfair trial
- took an unfair advantage
- adjective violating principles of justice
- unjust punishment
- an unjust judge
- an unjust accusation
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justness
- noun conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
nicety; rightness.
- it was performed with justness and beauty
- noun the quality of being just or fair
justice.
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binding
- noun the capacity to attract and hold something
- noun strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
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left-handed
- adjective using or intended for the left hand
- left-handed golfers need left-handed clubs
- left-handed scissors
- adjective satellite (of marriages) illicit or informal
- in Colonial America left-handed marriages between Frenchmen and Indians were frequent
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unbiased
- adjective satellite characterized by a lack of partiality
indifferent; unbiassed.
- a properly indifferent jury
- an unbiasgoted account of her family problems
- adjective satellite without bias
unbiassed.
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good
- noun benefit
- for your own good
- what's the good of worrying?
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
goodness.
- there is much good to be found in people
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fairish
- adjective satellite not excessive or extreme
reasonable; fair.
- a fairish income
- reasonable prices
- adjective satellite (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored;
fair.
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cognizant
- adjective (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
cognisant; aware.
- was aware of his opponent's hostility
- became aware of her surroundings
- aware that he had exceeded the speed limit
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in
- noun a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
inch.
- noun a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
indium; atomic number 49.
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reasoned
- adjective satellite logically valid
sound; well-grounded.
- verb decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
reason; reason out; conclude.
- We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house
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retributory
- adjective satellite of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
retaliatory; retributive; relatiative; vindicatory.
- retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
- adjective satellite given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
retributive; vindicatory.
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indifferent
- adjective satellite marked by a lack of interest; it is simply indifferent"
apathetic.
- an apathetic audience
- the universe is neither hostile nor friendly
- adjective satellite showing no care or concern in attitude or action
- indifferent to the sufferings of others
- indifferent to her plea
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their
The possessive case of the personal pronoun they; as, their houses; their country. ✍ The possessive takes the form theirs () when the noun to which it refers is not expressed, but implied or understood; as, our land is richest, but theirs is best cultivated. Nothing but the name of zeal appears 'Twixt our best actions and the worst of theirs. Denham.
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validated
- adjective satellite declared or made legally valid
- verb declare or make legally valid
formalize; validate; formalise.
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answering
- adjective satellite replying
respondent.
- an answering glance
- an answering smile
- verb react verbally
answer; reply; respond.
- She didn't want to answer
- answer the question
- We answered that we would accept the invitation
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handed
- adjective having or involving the use of hands
- a handed, tree-living animal
- a four-handed card game
- verb place into the hands or custody of
give; turn over; reach; hand; pass; pass on.
- hand me the spoon, please
- Turn the files over to me, please
- He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
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fitting
- noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
adjustment; accommodation.
- noun a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system
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valid
- adjective well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
- a valid inference
- a valid argument
- a valid contract
- adjective satellite still legally acceptable
- the license is still valid
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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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skinned
- adjective having skin of a specified kind
- verb climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
shin; shinny; skin; sputter; clamber; scramble; struggle.
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commonsense
- adjective satellite exhibiting native good judgment
commonsensible; commonsensical.
- arrive home at a reasonable hour
- commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius
- unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
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irrational
- noun a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number
irrational number.
- adjective not consistent with or using reason
- irrational fears
- irrational animals
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sapient
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
perspicacious; sagacious.
- 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
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impartial
- adjective showing lack of favoritism
- the cold neutrality of an impartial judge
- adjective free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
unprejudiced.
- an unprejudiced appraisal of the pros and cons
- the impartial eye of a scientist
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lucid
- adjective satellite (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
luculent; crystal clear; limpid; perspicuous; pellucid.
- writes in a limpid style
- lucid directions
- a luculent oration"- Robert Burton
- pellucid prose
- a crystal clear explanation
- a perspicuous argument
- adjective satellite having a clear mind
- a lucid moment in his madness
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unbiassed
- adjective satellite characterized by a lack of partiality
unbiased; indifferent.
- a properly indifferent jury
- an unbiasgoted account of her family problems
- adjective satellite without bias
unbiased.
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alert
- noun condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
qui vive.
- bombers were put on alert during the crisis
- noun a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
alerting.
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digressive
- adjective satellite of superficial relevance if any
tangential.
- a digressive allusion to the day of the week
- a tangential remark
- adjective satellite (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
excursive; rambling; discursive.
- amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things
- a rambling discursive book
- his excursive remarks
- a rambling speech about this and that
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rigor
- noun something hard to endure
hardship; rigourousness; severeness; rigorousness; rigour; asperity; grimness; severity.
- the asperity of northern winters
- noun the quality of being valid and rigorous
rigour; validity; cogency.
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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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equitable
- adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
just.
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
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conclusive
- adjective forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
- conclusive proof
- the evidence is conclusive
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perspicacious
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
sagacious; 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 mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
clear-eyed; clear-sighted.
- too clear-eyed not to see what problems would follow
- chaos could be prevented only by clear-sighted leadership
- much too perspicacious to be taken in by so spurious an argument
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compos_mentis
- adjective satellite of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to go to trial
of sound mind.
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rightful
- adjective satellite legally valid
- adjective satellite having a legally established claim
true; lawful.
- the legitimate heir
- the true and lawful king
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antitrust
- adjective satellite of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
antimonopoly.
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touchy
- adjective satellite quick to take offense
thin-skinned; huffy; feisty.
- adjective satellite difficult to handle; requiring great tact
delicate; ticklish.
- delicate negotiations with the big powers
- hesitates to be explicit on so ticklish a matter
- a touchy subject
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well
- noun a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
- noun a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
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unreasonable
- adjective not reasonable; not showing good judgment
- adjective satellite beyond normal limits
undue; inordinate; excessive.
- excessive charges
- a book of inordinate length
- his dress stops just short of undue elegance
- unreasonable demands
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sportsmanlike
- adjective satellite exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
sporting; sporty; clean.
- a clean fight
- a sporting solution of the disagreement
- sportsmanlike conduct
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dispassionate
- adjective satellite unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
cold-eyed.
- a journalist should be a dispassionate reporter of fact
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logical
- adjective capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
- adjective satellite based on known statements or events or conditions
legitimate.
- rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year
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discursive
- adjective satellite proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
dianoetic.
- adjective satellite (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
excursive; digressive; rambling.
- amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things
- a rambling discursive book
- his excursive remarks
- a rambling speech about this and that
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clean
- noun a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
clean and jerk.
- verb make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
make clean.
- Clean the stove!
- The dentist cleaned my teeth
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mother
- noun a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
female parent.
- the mother of three children
- noun a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
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nous
- noun common sense
- she has great social nous
- noun that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
psyche; brain; head; mind.
- his mind wandered
- I couldn't get his words out of my head
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tenableness
- noun the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person
reasonableness; tenability.
- he questioned the tenability of my claims
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left
- noun location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
- noun those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare
left wing.
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