limited
- noun public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
express.
- he caught the express to New York
- verb place limits on (extent or access)
throttle; bound; restrict; trammel; restrain; limit; confine.
- restrict the use of this parking lot
- limit the time you can spend with your friends
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brevet
- noun a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
- verb promote somebody by brevet, in the military
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similarity
- noun the quality of being similar
- noun a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit
law of similarity.
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paper_tiger
- noun the nature of a person or organization that appears powerful but is actually powerless and ineffectual
- he reminded Mao that the paper tiger had nuclear teeth
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integrity
- noun an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
unity; wholeness.
- the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development
- he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia
- noun moral soundness
- he expects to find in us the common honesty and integrity of men of business
- they admired his scrupulous professional integrity
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heart_and_soul
- noun the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
kernel; substance; center; centre; nitty-gritty; essence; sum; meat; heart; pith; nub; core; inwardness; marrow; gist.
- the gist of the prosecutor's argument
- the heart and soul of the Republican Party
- the nub of the story
- adverb with complete faith
body and soul.
- she was with him heart and soul
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unsoundness
- noun a condition of damage or decay
- noun a misconception that is fallacious and not true or valid
- the unsoundness of his conclusion was obvious
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swag
- noun valuable goods
- noun goods or money obtained illegally
booty; prize; pillage; plunder; dirty money; loot.
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ingraining
- noun teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
inculcation; instilling.
- verb thoroughly work in
grain; ingrain.
- His hands were grained with dirt
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weapons-grade
- adjective satellite of a quality adequate for use in weapons (especially in weapons of mass destruction)
- weapons-grade plutonium
- weapons-grade anthrax
- adjective satellite extremely strong or concentrated or durable
industrial-strength.
- industrial-strength detergent
- weapons-grade salsa
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preeminence
- noun high status importance owing to marked superiority
note; distinction; eminence.
- a scholar of great eminence
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originality
- noun the ability to think and act independently
- noun the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else)
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unsteadiness
- noun the quality of not being steady or securely fixed in place
ricketiness.
- noun the quality of being unsteady--varying and unpredictable
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pride
- noun a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
pridefulness.
- noun satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
- he takes pride in his son's success
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sway
- noun controlling influence
- noun pitching dangerously to one side
tilt; careen; rock.
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worth
- noun an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
- 10 dollars worth of gasoline
- noun the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
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lure
- noun qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
come-on; enticement.
- noun anything that serves as an enticement
come-on; bait; sweetener; hook.
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blanket
- noun bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
cover.
- he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
- noun anything that covers
mantle.
- there was a blanket of snow
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rise
- noun a growth in strength or number or importance
- noun the act of changing location in an upward direction
ascension; ascent; ascending.
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soberness
- noun the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
sobriety.
- noun a manner that is serious and solemn
sobriety; graveness; gravity; sombreness; somberness.
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affect
- noun the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
- verb have an effect upon
impact; touch on; bear upon; bear on; touch.
- Will the new rules affect me?
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screaming
- noun sharp piercing cry
screech; screeching; shriek; scream; shrieking.
- her screaming attracted the neighbors
- noun a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shriek; screech; screeching; scream; shrieking.
- he ducked at the screechings of shells
- he heard the scream of the brakes
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special
- noun a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
- they are having a special on pork chops
- noun a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
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disturb
- verb move deeply
upset; trouble.
- This book upset me
- A troubling thought
- verb change the arrangement or position of
raise up; commove; stir up; vex; shake up; agitate.
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prize
- noun something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
award.
- the prize was a free trip to Europe
- noun goods or money obtained illegally
swag; booty; pillage; plunder; dirty money; loot.
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demerit
- noun a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
- ten demerits and he loses his privileges
- noun the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
fault.
- they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel
- he knew his own faults much better than she did
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impenetrability
- noun the quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.)
imperviousness.
- noun incomprehensibility by virtue of being too dense to understand
impenetrableness.
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convenience
- noun the state of being suitable or opportune
- chairs arranged for his own convenience
- noun the quality of being useful and convenient
- they offered the convenience of an installment plan
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eye-popping
- adjective satellite amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
fulgurous; dazzling; fulgurant.
- the skater's dazzling virtuosic leaps
- these great best canvases still look as astonishing and as invitingly new as they did...when...his fulgurant popularity was in full growth"- Janet Flanner
- adventures related...in a style both vivid and fulgurous"- Idwal Jones
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cloudiness
- noun the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
cloud cover; overcast.
- noun gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
overcast.
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degeneracy
- noun the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
degeneration; decadence; decadency.
- noun moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
putrefaction; depravation; depravity; corruption.
- the luxury and corruption among the upper classes
- moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration
- its brothels, its opium parlors, its depravity
- Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction
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intermittency
- noun the quality of being intermittent; subject to interruption or periodic stopping
intermittence.
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ornamental
- noun any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
- adjective satellite serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
decorative; cosmetic.
- cosmetic fenders on cars
- the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative
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lustre
- noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
luster.
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
splendour; brilliancy; splendor; luster.
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welfare
- noun governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
social welfare; public assistance.
- noun something that aids or promotes well-being
benefit.
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splendiferous
- adjective satellite having great beauty and splendor
splendid; glorious; resplendent.
- a glorious spring morning
- a glorious sunset
- splendid costumes
- a kind of splendiferous native simplicity
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second
- noun 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
sec; s.
- noun an indefinitely short time
moment; bit; mo; minute.
- wait just a moment
- in a mo
- it only takes a minute
- in just a bit
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fabulous
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing
fab.
- adjective satellite based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
mythic; mythological; mythical; mythologic.
- mythical centaurs
- the fabulous unicorn
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naif
- noun a naive or inexperienced person
- adjective marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
naive.
- a teenager's naive ignorance of life
- the naive assumption that things can only get better
- this naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances
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intermittence
- noun the quality of being intermittent; subject to interruption or periodic stopping
intermittency.
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shining
- noun the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
polishing.
- the shining of shoes provided a meager living
- every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing
- verb be bright by reflecting or casting light
reflect; shine.
- Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
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blue
- noun blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
blueness.
- he had eyes of bright blue
- noun blue clothing
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poison
- noun any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
toxicant; poisonous substance.
- noun anything that harms or destroys
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unreality
- noun the quality possessed by something that is unreal
- noun the state of being insubstantial or imaginary; not existing objectively or in fact
irreality.
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tinker
- noun a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
tinkerer.
- noun formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living
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toll
- noun a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
- noun value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
price; cost.
- the cost in human life was enormous
- the price of success is hard work
- what price glory?
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maverick
- noun someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
rebel.
- noun an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it
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palatial
- adjective relating to or being a palace
- adjective satellite suitable for or like a palace
- palatial furnishings
- a palatial yacht
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solidness
- noun the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape
solid; solid state.
- noun the consistency of a solid
solidity.
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uncertainness
- noun being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
precariousness; uncertainty.
- the uncertainty of the outcome
- the precariousness of his income
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inferiority
- noun the state of being inferior
lower rank; lower status.
- noun an inferior quality
low quality.
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refinement
- noun a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
culture; polish; cultivation; finish.
- they performed with great polish
- I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
- almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
- noun the result of improving something
elaboration.
- he described a refinement of this technique
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possibility
- noun a future prospect or potential
- this room has great possibilities
- noun capability of existing or happening or being true
possibleness.
- there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired
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humility
- noun a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
humbleness.
- not everyone regards humility as a virtue
- noun a humble feeling
humbleness.
- he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope
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orthodoxy
- noun the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
- noun a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
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dry
- noun a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
prohibitionist.
- verb remove the moisture from and make dry
dry out.
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kudos
- noun an expression of approval and commendation
congratulations; extolment; praise.
- he always appreciated praise for his work
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distinctness
- noun the quality of being sharp and clear
sharpness.
- noun the state of being several and distinct
discreteness; severalty; separateness.
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study
- noun a detailed critical inspection
survey.
- noun applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
work.
- mastering a second language requires a lot of work
- no schools offer graduate study in interior design
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mannerism
- noun a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
idiosyncrasy; foible.
- noun a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
affectation; pose; affectedness.
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verbalism
- noun the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
verbal expression; expression.
- expressions of good will
- he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas
- the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours
- noun overabundance of words
verbiage.
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contractility
- noun the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter
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attractor
- noun an entertainer who attracts large audiences
attraction; draw; drawing card; attracter.
- he was the biggest drawing card they had
- noun (physics) a point in the ideal multidimensional phase space that is used to describe a system toward which the system tends to evolve regardless of the starting conditions of the system
attracter.
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drabness
- noun having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
dowdiness; homeliness.
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feelings
- noun emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
- the remark hurt his feelings
- noun the experiencing of affective and emotional states
feeling.
- she had a feeling of euphoria
- he had terrible feelings of guilt
- I disliked him and the feeling was mutual
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undesirable
- noun one whose presence is undesirable
- rounding up vagrants and drunks and other undesirables
- adjective not wanted
unwanted.
- undesirable impurities in steel
- legislation excluding undesirable aliens
- removed the unwanted vegetation
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moral
- noun the significance of a story or event
lesson.
- the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor
- adjective concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
- moral sense
- a moral scrutiny
- a moral lesson
- a moral quandary
- moral convictions
- a moral life
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primary_sexual_characteristic
- noun the genetically determined sex characteristics bound up with reproduction (genitals and organs of reproduction)
primary sex characteristic; primary sex character.
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cogency
- noun persuasive relevance
- noun the quality of being valid and rigorous
rigor; rigour; validity.
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landscape
- noun an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
- noun painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery
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preeminent
- adjective satellite greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
leading.
- our greatest statesmen
- the country's leading poet
- a preeminent archeologist
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devastation
- noun the state of being decayed or destroyed
desolation.
- noun the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed
- her departure left him in utter devastation
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inculcation
- noun teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
ingraining; instilling.
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negativist
- noun someone who refuses to do what is asked or does the opposite of what is asked
- noun someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions
defeatist.
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efficaciousness
- noun capacity or power to produce a desired effect
efficacy.
- concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine
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agitation
- noun a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
- noun a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
ferment; unrest; tempestuousness; fermentation.
- the political ferment produced new leadership
- social unrest
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negative
- noun a reply of denial
- he answered in the negative
- noun a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed
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music
- noun an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
- noun any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
euphony.
- he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes
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passport
- noun any authorization to pass or go somewhere
pass.
- the pass to visit had a strict time limit
- noun a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country
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strike
- noun a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
work stoppage.
- the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled
- noun an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
- the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn
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changelessness
- noun the property of remaining unchanged
- noun the quality of being unchangeable; having a marked tendency to remain unchanged
unchangeableness; unchangeability; unchangingness.
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tell
- verb express in words
state; say.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
William Tell.
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negativism
- noun characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
negativeness; negativity.
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holy
- noun a sacred place of pilgrimage
sanctum; holy place.
- adjective belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
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waxy
- adjective made of or covered with wax
waxen.
- waxen candles
- careful, the floor is waxy
- adjective easily impressed or influenced
impressible; impressionable.
- an impressionable youngster
- an impressionable age
- a waxy mind
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capaciousness
- noun intellectual breadth
roominess.
- the very capaciousness of the idea meant that agreement on fundamentals was unnecessary
- his unselfishness gave him great intellectual roominess
- noun spatial largeness and extensiveness (especially inside a building)
spaciousness; commodiousness; roominess.
- the capaciousness of Santa's bag astounded the child
- roominess in this size car is always a compromise
- his new office lacked the spaciousness that he had become accustomed to
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hole
- noun an opening into or through something
- noun an opening deliberately made in or through something
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hold
- noun the act of grasping
grip; clutches; clutch; clench; grasp; clasp.
- he released his clasp on my arm
- he has a strong grip for an old man
- she kept a firm hold on the railing
- noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
grasp; appreciation.
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
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must
- noun a necessary or essential thing
- seat belts are an absolute must
- noun grape juice before or during fermentation
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ineptness
- noun unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
awkwardness; ineptitude; maladroitness; clumsiness; slowness.
- noun the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose
unsuitableness; unsuitability.
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word
- noun a unit of language that native speakers can identify
- words are the blocks from which sentences are made
- he hardly said ten words all morning
- noun a brief statement
- he didn't say a word about it
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transparence
- noun permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
transparency.
- noun the quality of being clear and transparent
transparentness; transparency.
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accomplishment
- noun the action of accomplishing something
achievement.
- noun an ability that has been acquired by training
acquirement; attainment; skill; acquisition.
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transparency
- noun permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
transparence.
- noun the quality of being clear and transparent
transparence; transparentness.
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splendour
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
lustre; brilliancy; splendor; luster.
- noun the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
grandness; brilliance; magnificence; grandeur; splendor.
- for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen's hotel
- his `Hamlet' lacks the brilliance that one expects
- it is the university that gives the scene its stately splendor
- an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art
- advertisers capitalize on the grandness and elegance it brings to their products
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radiance
- noun the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
glowing; glow.
- noun the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
shine; effulgence; refulgency; refulgence; radiancy.
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ingenuity
- noun the power of creative imagination
ingeniousness; inventiveness; cleverness.
- noun the property of being ingenious
ingeniousness; cleverness.
- a plot of great ingenuity
- the cleverness of its design
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virtu
- noun love of or taste for fine objects of art
connoisseurship; vertu.
- noun artistic quality
vertu.
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powerfulness
- noun possession of controlling influence
power.
- the deterrent power of nuclear weapons
- the power of his love saved her
- his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade
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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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knickknack
- noun a small inexpensive mass-produced article
novelty.
- noun miscellaneous curios
bric-a-brac; knickknackery; nicknack; whatnot.
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radiancy
- noun the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
shine; effulgence; radiance; refulgency; refulgence.
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motherliness
- noun the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother
maternalism; maternity; maternal quality.
- the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children
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pliability
- noun the property of being easily bent without breaking
bendability.
- noun adaptability of mind or character
suppleness; pliantness; pliancy.
- he was valued for his reliability and pliability
- he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization
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barbarousness
- noun the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
atrocity; heinousness; atrociousness; barbarity.
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feature
- noun a prominent attribute or aspect of something
characteristic.
- the map showed roads and other features
- generosity is one of his best characteristics
- noun the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
lineament.
- an expression of pleasure crossed his features
- his lineaments were very regular
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amazing
- adjective satellite surprising greatly
astonishing.
- she does an amazing amount of work
- the dog was capable of astonishing tricks
- verb affect with wonder
amaze; astonish; astound.
- Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!
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significance
- noun the quality of being significant
- do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power
- noun a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
import; implication.
- the significance of his remark became clear only later
- the expectation was spread both by word and by implication
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answer
- noun a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
reply; response.
- I waited several days for his answer
- he wrote replies to several of his critics
- noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
solvent; resolution; solution; result.
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
- the answers were in the back of the book
- he computed the result to four decimal places
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ordinary
- noun a judge of a probate court
- noun the expected or commonplace condition or situation
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actuality
- noun the state of actually existing objectively
- a hope that progressed from possibility to actuality
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unquestionableness
- noun the quality of being beyond question or dispute or doubt
unquestionability; indubitability; indisputability.
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invalidity
- noun illogicality as a consequence of having a conclusion that does not follow from the premisses
invalidness.
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puffy
- adjective satellite being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing
bouffant.
- adjective satellite abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
tumid; tumescent; intumescent; turgid.
- hungry children with bloated stomachs
- he had a grossly distended stomach
- eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids
- swollen hands
- tumescent tissue
- puffy tumid flesh
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beauty
- noun the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
- noun a very attractive or seductive looking woman
sweetheart; peach; knockout; lulu; smasher; stunner; ravisher; mantrap; dish; looker.
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excellency
- noun a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by `Your' or `His' or `Her'
- noun an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
excellence.
- a center of manufacturing excellence
- the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine
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unfitness
- noun poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
softness.
- noun lacking the power to perform
inability.
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delicacy
- noun the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
fineness; daintiness.
- the daintiness of her touch
- the fineness of her features
- noun something considered choice to eat
goody; kickshaw; treat; dainty.
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vocalization
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
vocalism; phonation; vocalisation; voice; vox.
- a singer takes good care of his voice
- the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations
- noun the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
utterance.
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wrong
- noun that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
wrongfulness.
- he feels that you are in the wrong
- noun any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
legal injury; damage.
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excellence
- noun the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
- noun an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
excellency.
- a center of manufacturing excellence
- the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine
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curiosity
- noun a state in which you want to learn more about something
wonder.
- noun something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
oddment; oddity; rarity; peculiarity; curio.
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rummy
- noun a chronic drinker
drunk; inebriate; sot; wino; drunkard.
- noun a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards
rum.
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dowdiness
- noun having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
drabness; homeliness.
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splendid
- adjective satellite having great beauty and splendor
splendiferous; glorious; resplendent.
- a glorious spring morning
- a glorious sunset
- splendid costumes
- a kind of splendiferous native simplicity
- adjective satellite very good; of the highest quality
fantabulous; first-class; excellent.
- made an excellent speech
- the school has excellent teachers
- a first-class mind
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alienate
- verb arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
alien; disaffect; estrange.
- She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious
- verb transfer property or ownership
alien.
- The will aliened the property to the heirs
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idiosyncrasy
- noun a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
mannerism; foible.
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appreciate
- verb recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
- verb be fully aware of; realize fully
take account.
- Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
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shucks
- noun something of little value
tinker's dam; tinker's damn; red cent; hoot; damn; darn; shit.
- his promise is not worth a damn
- not worth one red cent
- not worth shucks
- noun an expression of disappointment or irritation
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encompassing
- adjective satellite broad in scope or content
wide; across-the-board; broad; blanket; all-encompassing; all-inclusive; all-embracing; extensive; panoptic.
- across-the-board pay increases
- an all-embracing definition
- blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
- an invention with broad applications
- a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner
- granted him wide powers
- verb include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
cover; encompass; embrace; comprehend.
- This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
- this should cover everyone in the group
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complexity
- noun the quality of being intricate and compounded
complexness.
- he enjoyed the complexity of modern computers
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ultimate
- noun the finest or most superior quality of its kind
- adjective furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
- the ultimate achievement
- the ultimate question
- man's ultimate destiny
- the ultimate insult
- one's ultimate goal in life
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atrocity
- noun the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
barbarousness; heinousness; atrociousness; barbarity.
- noun an act of atrocious cruelty
inhumanity.
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scintillation
- noun (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
- noun a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
sparkling; twinkle.
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chokehold
- noun complete power over a person or situation
stranglehold; throttlehold.
- corporations have a stranglehold on the media
- the president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public
- noun a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
choke hold.
- he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled
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rankness
- noun the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth
fertility; prolificacy; richness.
- he praised the richness of the soil
- weeds lovely in their rankness
- noun the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
foulness; malodorousness; fetidness; stinkiness.
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deck
- noun any of various platforms built into a vessel
- noun street name for a packet of illegal drugs
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consent
- noun permission to do something
- verb give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
go for; accept.
- I cannot accept your invitation
- I go for this resolution
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secondary_sexual_characteristic
- noun the genetically determined sex characteristics that are not functionally necessary for reproduction (pitch of the voice and body hair and musculature)
secondary sex character; secondary sex characteristic.
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fidelity
- noun accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
- noun the quality of being faithful
faithfulness.
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personal
- noun a short newspaper article about a particular person or group
- adjective concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
- a personal favor
- for your personal use
- personal papers
- I have something personal to tell you
- a personal God
- he has his personal bank account and she has hers
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better
- noun something superior in quality or condition or effect
- noun someone who bets
wagerer; punter; bettor.
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indistinctness
- noun the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
softness; blurriness; fogginess; fuzziness.
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distinguish
- verb mark as different
secernate; severalise; separate; severalize; tell apart; differentiate; tell; secern.
- We distinguish several kinds of maple
- verb detect with the senses
recognize; spot; make out; tell apart; recognise; pick out; discern.
- The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
- I can't make out the faces in this photograph
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vast
- adjective satellite unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
huge; Brobdingnagian; immense.
- huge government spending
- huge country estates
- huge popular demand for higher education
- a huge wave
- the Los Angeles aqueduct winds like an immense snake along the base of the mountains
- immense numbers of birds
- at vast (or immense) expense
- the vast reaches of outer space
- the vast accumulation of knowledge...which we call civilization"- W.R.Inge
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vocaliser
- noun an organism that can utter vocal sounds
vocalizer; utterer.
- an utterer of foul oaths
- is the giraffe a vocalizer?
- noun a person who sings
singer; vocalizer; vocalist.
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goodish
- adjective satellite moderately good of its kind
- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
sizeable; respectable; healthy; hefty; tidy; sizable; goodly.
- it cost a considerable amount
- a goodly amount
- received a hefty bonus
- a respectable sum
- a tidy sum of money
- a sizable fortune
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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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glorify
- verb praise, glorify, or honor
exalt; extol; laud; proclaim.
- extol the virtues of one's children
- glorify one's spouse's cooking
- verb bestow glory upon
- The victory over the enemy glorified the Republic
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grievous
- adjective satellite causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
life-threatening; dangerous; severe; serious; grave.
- a dangerous operation
- a grave situation
- a grave illness
- grievous bodily harm
- a serious wound
- a serious turn of events
- a severe case of pneumonia
- a life-threatening disease
- adjective satellite causing or marked by grief or anguish
heartbreaking; heartrending.
- a grievous loss
- a grievous cry
- her sigh was heartbreaking
- the heartrending words of Rabin's granddaughter
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animate
- verb heighten or intensify
invigorate; enliven; inspire; exalt.
- These paintings exalt the imagination
- verb give lifelike qualities to
animize; animise.
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weakness
- noun a flaw or weak point
failing.
- he was quick to point out his wife's failings
- noun powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
impuissance; helplessness.
- in spite of their weakness the group remains active
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school
- noun an educational institution
- the school was founded in 1900
- noun a building where young people receive education
schoolhouse.
- the school was built in 1932
- he walked to school every morning
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ugliness
- noun qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
- noun the quality of being wicked
nefariousness; wickedness; vileness.
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penetration
- noun an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
incursion.
- noun clear or deep perception of a situation
insight.
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indulge
- verb give free rein to
- The writer indulged in metaphorical language
- verb yield (to); give satisfaction to
pander; gratify.
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illegitimacy
- noun the status of being born to parents who were not married
bastardy; bar sinister.
- noun unlawfulness by virtue of not being authorized by or in accordance with law
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singularity
- noun the quality of being one of a kind
uniqueness.
- that singularity distinguished him from all his companions
- noun strangeness by virtue of being remarkable or unusual
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decorator
- noun a person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings
interior decorator; house decorator; designer; interior designer; room decorator.
- noun someone who decorates
ornamentalist.
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sleaziness
- noun morally dishonorable
- an embarrassing sleaziness that I hope will be corrected by the more ethical newspapers
- noun a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing
shabbiness; manginess; seediness.
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meat
- noun the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
- noun the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
kernel.
- black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell
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acme
- noun the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
superlative; pinnacle; top; height; summit; peak; elevation; tiptop; meridian.
- his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
- the artist's gifts are at their acme
- at the height of her career
- the peak of perfection
- summer was at its peak
- ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
- the summit of his ambition
- so many highest superlatives achieved by man
- at the top of his profession
- noun the highest point (of something)
apex; vertex; peak.
- at the peak of the pyramid
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brightness
- noun the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
- noun intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty
cleverness; smartness.
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whacking
- noun the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
trouncing; drubbing; thrashing; licking; lacing; beating.
- verb hit hard
wham; whop; whack; wallop.
- The teacher whacked the boy
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unconcern
- noun the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
nonchalance; indifference.
- noun a feeling of lack of concern
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fitness
- noun the quality of being suitable
fittingness.
- they had to prove their fitness for the position
- noun good physical condition; being in shape or in condition
physical fitness.
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side
- noun a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
- they always sat on the right side of the church
- he never left my side
- noun one of two or more contesting groups
- the Confederate side was prepared to attack
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lofty
- adjective satellite of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
idealistic; exalted; noble-minded; elevated; rarefied; rarified; grand; high-flown; high-minded; sublime.
- an exalted ideal
- argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks
- a noble and lofty concept
- a grand purpose
- adjective satellite of imposing height; especially standing out above others
towering; soaring; eminent.
- an eminent peak
- lofty mountains
- the soaring spires of the cathedral
- towering icebergs
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mundanity
- noun the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly through cultivation or experience or disillusionment
mundaneness; worldliness; sophistication.
- noun the quality of being commonplace and ordinary
mundaneness; ordinariness.
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apotheosis
- noun model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
nonesuch; nonsuch; paragon; ideal; saint; nonpareil.
- noun the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)
exaltation; deification.
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first-class
- adjective satellite very good; of the highest quality
fantabulous; splendid; excellent.
- made an excellent speech
- the school has excellent teachers
- a first-class mind
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whip
- noun an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
- noun a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
party whip.
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large
- noun a garment size for a large person
- adjective above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
big.
- a large city
- set out for the big city
- a large sum
- a big (or large) barn
- a large family
- big businesses
- a big expenditure
- a large number of newspapers
- a big group of scientists
- large areas of the world
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crucial
- adjective of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
important.
- a crucial moment in his career
- a crucial election
- a crucial issue for women
- adjective satellite having crucial relevance
- crucial to the case
- relevant testimony
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personal_appeal
- noun a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
charisma; personal magnetism.
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content
- noun everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
- he emptied the contents of his pockets
- the two groups were similar in content
- noun what a communication that is about something is about
message; substance; subject matter.
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forte
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
strong suit; strength; speciality; strong point; specialty; long suit; metier.
- noun (music) loud
fortissimo.
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ingenuousness
- noun the quality of innocent naivete
naturalness; artlessness; innocence.
- noun openly straightforward or frank
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engrave
- verb carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
scratch; inscribe; grave.
- engrave a pen
- engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's
- the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree
- verb impress or affect deeply
- The event engraved itself into her memory
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surprise
- noun the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
- noun a sudden unexpected event
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variance
- noun an event that departs from expectations
variant; discrepancy.
- noun discord that splits a group
division.
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showstopper
- noun an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
stopper; show-stopper.
- noun something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal
show-stopper.
- she has a show-stopper of a smile
- the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper
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linear
- adjective designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
additive.
- adjective of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension
one-dimensional.
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veto
- noun a vote that blocks a decision
- noun the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)
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tops
- adjective satellite of the highest quality
first-rate; ace; topnotch; A-one; top-notch; crack; tiptop; super.
- an ace reporter
- a crack shot
- a first-rate golfer
- a super party
- played top-notch tennis
- an athlete in tiptop condition
- she is absolutely tops
- noun the upper part of anything
top.
- the mower cuts off the tops of the grass
- the title should be written at the top of the first page
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free
- noun people who are free
free people.
- the home of the free and the brave
- verb grant freedom to; free from confinement
unloosen; unloose; loose; release; liberate.
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standard
- noun a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
measure; criterion; touchstone.
- the schools comply with federal standards
- they set the measure for all subsequent work
- noun the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
criterion.
- they live by the standards of their community
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unquestionability
- noun the quality of being beyond question or dispute or doubt
indubitability; unquestionableness; indisputability.
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aboriginal
- noun an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
indigen; indigene; aborigine; native.
- the art of the natives of the northwest coast
- the Canadian government scrapped plans to tax the grants to aboriginal college students
- noun a dark-skinned member of a race of people living in Australia when Europeans arrived
Aborigine; Australian Aborigine; native Australian; Abo.
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opulent
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
gilded; princely; sumptuous; luxurious; grand; deluxe.
- a princely sum
- gilded dining rooms
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amazement
- noun the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
astonishment.
- he looked at me in astonishment
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wantonness
- noun the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
abandon; unconstraint.
- noun the quality of being lewd and lascivious
licentiousness.
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fret
- noun agitation resulting from active worry
swither; sweat; stew; lather.
- don't get in a stew
- he's in a sweat about exams
- noun a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
worn spot.
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enormous
- adjective satellite extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree; that a whole civilization should be dependent on technology"- Walter Lippman
tremendous.
- an enormous boulder
- enormous expenses
- tremendous sweeping plains
- a tremendous fact in human experience
- a plane took off with a tremendous noise
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cosmic
- adjective of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
- cosmic laws
- cosmic catastrophe
- cosmic rays
- adjective satellite inconceivably extended in space or time
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severity
- noun used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
badness; severeness.
- noun something hard to endure
hardship; rigourousness; severeness; rigor; rigorousness; rigour; asperity; grimness.
- the asperity of northern winters
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hit_home
- verb refer to or be relevant or familiar to
strike a note; strike a chord; strike home.
- I hope this message hits home!
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user
- noun a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
- noun a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically
exploiter.
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grade
- noun a body of students who are taught together
course; class; form.
- early morning classes are always sleepy
- noun a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
tier; level.
- lumber of the highest grade
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subtlety
- noun a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
nicety; refinement; nuance; shade.
- without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
- don't argue about shades of meaning
- noun the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
niceness.
- you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew
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primary
- noun a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
primary election.
- noun one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing
primary feather; primary quill.
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hoot
- noun a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
- noun a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
razz; boo; razzing; Bronx cheer; hiss; raspberry; bird; snort.
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peculiarity
- noun an odd or unusual characteristic
distinguishing characteristic; distinctive feature.
- noun a distinguishing trait
distinctiveness; speciality; specialty; specialness.
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expansivity
- noun the fractional change in length or area or volume per unit change in temperature at a given constant pressure
coefficient of expansion.
- noun a quality characterized by magnificence of scale or the tendency to expand
expansiveness.
- the expansiveness of their extravagant life style was soon curtailed
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delicious
- adjective satellite greatly pleasing or entertaining
delightful.
- a delightful surprise
- the comedy was delightful
- a delicious joke
- noun variety of sweet eating apples
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comic
- noun a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
comedian.
- adjective satellite arousing or provoking laughter
funny; risible; mirthful; amusing; laughable; comical.
- an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls
- an amusing fellow
- a comic hat
- a comical look of surprise
- funny stories that made everybody laugh
- a very funny writer
- it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much
- a mirthful experience
- risible courtroom antics
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clarity
- noun free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
limpidity; pellucidity; lucidity; lucidness; clearness.
- noun the quality of clear water
uncloudedness; clearness.
- when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes
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nastiness
- noun a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
filth; filthiness; foulness.
- noun malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
spitefulness; spite; cattiness; bitchiness.
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service
- noun work done by one person or group that benefits another
- budget separately for goods and services
- noun an act of help or assistance
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groundlessness
- noun the quality of lacking substance or value
idleness.
- the groundlessness of their report was quickly recognized
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top
- noun the upper part of anything
- the mower cuts off the tops of the grass
- the title should be written at the top of the first page
- noun the highest or uppermost side of anything
upside; upper side; top side.
- put your books on top of the desk
- only the top side of the box was painted
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heights
- noun a high place
high.
- they stood on high and observed the countryside
- he doesn't like heights
- noun the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
tallness; height.
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big_deal
- noun an important influential person
big cheese; big gun; big fish; big shot; big wheel; head honcho; big enchilada.
- he thinks he's a big shot
- she's a big deal in local politics
- the Qaeda commander is a very big fish
- noun anything of great importance or consequence
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mind-boggling
- adjective satellite intellectually or emotionally overwhelming
- a mind-boggling display
- a mind-boggling puzzle
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master
- noun an artist of consummate skill
maestro.
- a master of the violin
- one of the old masters
- noun a person who has general authority over others
lord; overlord.
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motility
- noun ability to move spontaneously and independently
- noun a change of position that does not entail a change of location
motion; move; movement.
- the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise
- movement is a sign of life
- an impatient move of his hand
- gastrointestinal motility
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inflate
- verb exaggerate or make bigger
blow up; expand; amplify.
- The charges were inflated
- verb fill with gas or air
blow up.
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fuzziness
- noun the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
softness; indistinctness; blurriness; fogginess.
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indeterminateness
- noun the quality of being vague and poorly defined
indetermination; indefiniteness; indeterminacy; indefinity.
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piquance
- noun a tart spicy quality
piquantness; tanginess; zest; tang; nip; piquancy.
- noun the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting
piquantness; piquancy.
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serve
- noun (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
service.
- his powerful serves won the game
- verb serve a purpose, role, or function
function.
- The tree stump serves as a table
- The female students served as a control group
- This table would serve very well
- His freedom served him well
- The table functions as a desk
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wisdom
- noun accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
- noun the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
wiseness.
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limitlessness
- noun the quality of being infinite; without bound or limit
infinitude; unboundedness; infiniteness; boundlessness.
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prolificacy
- noun the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth
fertility; rankness; richness.
- he praised the richness of the soil
- weeds lovely in their rankness
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piquancy
- noun a tart spicy quality
piquantness; tanginess; zest; piquance; tang; nip.
- noun the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting
piquantness; piquance.
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distance
- noun the property created by the space between two objects or points
- noun a distant region
- I could see it in the distance
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target
- noun a reference point to shoot at
mark.
- noun a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
fair game; prey; quarry.
- he fell prey to muggers
- everyone was fair game
- the target of a manhunt
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foreignness
- noun the quality of being alien or not native
curiousness; strangeness.
- the strangeness of a foreigner
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street
- noun a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
- they walked the streets of the small town
- he lives on Nassau Street
- noun the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel
- be careful crossing the street
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feeling
- noun the experiencing of affective and emotional states
- she had a feeling of euphoria
- he had terrible feelings of guilt
- I disliked him and the feeling was mutual
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
impression; belief; opinion; notion.
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
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legibility
- noun distinctness that makes perception easy
discernability.
- noun a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read
readability.
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frigidness
- noun sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse
frigidity.
- noun the absence of heat
cold; coldness; frigidity; low temperature.
- the coldness made our breath visible
- come in out of the cold
- cold is a vasoconstrictor
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lifesize
- adjective satellite being of the same size as an original
life-sized; life-size; full-size.
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palace
- noun a large and stately mansion
castle.
- noun the governing group of a kingdom
- the palace issued an order binding on all subjects
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modern
- noun a contemporary person
- noun a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes
Bodoni font; modern font; Bodoni.
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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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vastness
- noun unusual largeness in size or extent or number
grandness; immenseness; immensity; greatness; wideness; enormousness; sizeableness.
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raw
- noun informal terms for nakedness
birthday suit; altogether.
- in the raw
- in the altogether
- in his birthday suit
- adjective satellite (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
natural; rude.
- natural yogurt
- natural produce
- raw wool
- raw sugar
- bales of rude cotton
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spiff
- noun attractiveness in appearance or dress or manner
- he gets by largely on pure spiff
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scrawniness
- noun the bodily property of lacking flesh
skinniness.
- noun the property of being stunted and inferior in size or quality
scrubbiness.
- the scrawniness of sickly trees
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strong_suit
- noun a long suit including high cards
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
strength; speciality; strong point; specialty; long suit; forte; metier.
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high-minded
- adjective satellite of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
idealistic; exalted; noble-minded; elevated; rarefied; rarified; grand; high-flown; sublime; lofty.
- an exalted ideal
- argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks
- a noble and lofty concept
- a grand purpose
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strength
- noun the property of being physically or mentally strong
- fatigue sapped his strength
- noun capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war
military posture; military capability; military strength; posture.
- we faced an army of great strength
- politicians have neglected our military posture
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elegance
- noun a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
- she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility
- noun a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics)
- the simplicity and elegance of his invention
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luxury
- noun something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
- noun the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
sumptuousness; lavishness; sumptuosity.
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thundering
- adjective satellite sounding like thunder
- verb move fast, noisily, and heavily
thunder.
- The bus thundered down the road
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effectiveness
- noun power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
effectuality; effectivity; effectualness.
- noun capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
strength; potency.
- the toxin's potency
- the strength of the drinks
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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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grandness
- noun a prominent status
importance.
- noun unusual largeness in size or extent or number
immenseness; vastness; immensity; greatness; wideness; enormousness; sizeableness.
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consistency
- noun the property of holding together and retaining its shape
body; consistence; eubstance.
- wool has more body than rayon
- when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake
- noun a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
consistence.
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prepossess
- verb possess beforehand
- verb cause to be preoccupied
- The idea of his failure prepossesses him
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slam_dunk
- noun something that is a sure to occur; a foregone conclusion
- predicting his success was a slam dunk
- noun a forceful dunk
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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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grave
- noun death of a person
- he went to his grave without forgiving me
- from cradle to grave
- noun a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
tomb.
- he put flowers on his mother's grave
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glow
- noun an alert and refreshed state
freshness.
- noun light from nonthermal sources
luminescence.
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constancy
- noun the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
stability.
- early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds
- noun (psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation
perceptual constancy.
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potency
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions
authority; say-so; authorisation; dominance; authorization.
- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
- noun capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
strength; effectiveness.
- the toxin's potency
- the strength of the drinks
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pukka
- adjective satellite absolutely first class and genuine
pucka.
- pukka sahib
- pukka quarters with a swarm of servants
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supernaturalism
- noun a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding
- noun the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces
supernaturalness.
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calmness
- noun steadiness of mind under stress
equanimity; calm; composure.
- he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
- noun an absence of strong winds or rain
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curio
- noun something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
oddment; oddity; rarity; peculiarity; curiosity.
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urgency
- noun the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
- noun pressing importance requiring speedy action
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marvel
- noun something that causes feelings of wonder
wonder.
- the wonders of modern science
- verb be amazed at
wonder.
- We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities
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strike_home
- verb refer to or be relevant or familiar to
strike a note; hit home; strike a chord.
- I hope this message hits home!
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idealisation
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
idealization.
- noun something that exists only as an idea
idealization.
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spangle
- noun adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
diamante; sequin.
- verb glitter as if covered with spangles
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immutability
- noun the quality of being incapable of mutation
immutableness; fixity.
- Darwin challenged the fixity of species
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jurisdiction
- noun (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
legal power.
- courts having jurisdiction in this district
- noun in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
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heterodoxy
- noun any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
unorthodoxy; heresy.
- noun the quality of being unorthodox
unorthodoxy.
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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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queer
- noun offensive term for an openly homosexual man
poove; fairy; nance; queen; fagot; pansy; poof; pouf; faggot; fag.
- verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
thwart; bilk; cross; frustrate; baffle; foil; spoil; scotch.
- What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
- foil your opponent
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surety
- noun something clearly established
- noun property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
security.
- bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
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divinity
- noun any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
god; deity; immortal.
- noun the quality of being divine
- ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity of the Pharaohs
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divisibility
- noun the quality of being divisible; the capacity to be divided into parts or divided among a number of persons
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upstairs
- noun the part of a building above the ground floor
- no one was allowed to see the upstairs
- adjective on or of upper floors of a building
upstair.
- the upstairs maid
- an upstairs room
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rich
- noun people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group)
rich people.
- only the very rich benefit from this legislation
- adjective possessing material wealth
