bidding
- noun an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
bid; command; dictation.
- noun a request to be present
summons.
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colonoscopy
- noun visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation
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captain
- noun an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
- noun the naval officer in command of a military ship
skipper.
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john_ross
- noun Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
Sir John Ross; Ross.
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calculate
- verb make a mathematical calculation or computation
cypher; compute; work out; reckon; cipher; figure.
- verb judge to be probable
figure; reckon; forecast; estimate; count on.
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sir_martin_frobisher
- noun English explorer who led an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage to the orient; served under Drake and helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1535-1594)
Frobisher.
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send_word
- verb inform (somebody) of something
apprize; apprise; give notice; notify; advise.
- I advised him that the rent was due
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postmortem
- noun discussion of an event after it has occurred
post-mortem.
- noun an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
postmortem examination; post-mortem; necropsy; post-mortem examination; autopsy; PM.
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teaching
- noun the profession of a teacher
pedagogy; instruction.
- he prepared for teaching while still in college
- pedagogy is recognized as an important profession
- noun a doctrine that is taught
precept; commandment.
- the teachings of religion
- he believed all the Christian precepts
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risk
- noun a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
endangerment; jeopardy; peril; hazard.
- drinking alcohol is a health hazard
- noun a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
peril; danger.
- he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime
- there was a danger he would do the wrong thing
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adumbrate
- verb describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
sketch; outline.
- sketch the outline of the book
- outline his ideas
- verb give to understand
insinuate; intimate.
- I insinuated that I did not like his wife
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robert_scott
- noun English explorer who reached the South Pole just a month after Amundsen; he and his party died on the return journey (1868-1912)
Robert Falcon Scott; Scott.
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examen
- noun a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
examination.
- noun a critical study (as of a writer's work)
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look_for
- verb try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
search; seek.
- The police are searching for clues
- They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
- verb be excited or anxious about
look to; anticipate.
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encounter
- noun a minor short-term fight
skirmish; brush; clash.
- noun a casual or unexpected convergence
meeting.
- he still remembers their meeting in Paris
- there was a brief encounter in the hallway
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specify
- verb specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
qualify; condition; stipulate.
- The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
- The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
- verb decide upon or fix definitely
set; fix; limit; determine; define.
- fix the variables
- specify the parameters
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investigator
- noun a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
researcher; research worker.
- noun someone who investigates
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conceive
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceptualize; conceptualise.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
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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undercover
- adjective satellite conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
hugger-mugger; clandestine; secret; hole-and-corner; surreptitious; underground; cloak-and-dagger; hush-hush.
- clandestine intelligence operations
- cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
- hole-and-corner intrigue
- secret missions
- a secret agent
- secret sales of arms
- surreptitious mobilization of troops
- an undercover investigation
- underground resistance
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chew
- noun a wad of something chewable as tobacco
plug; wad; quid; cud; chaw.
- noun biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
manduction; chewing; mastication.
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give_notice
- verb terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
give the axe; send away; give the sack; fire; dismiss; terminate; displace; sack; force out; can.
- The boss fired his secretary today
- The company terminated 25% of its workers
- verb inform (somebody) of something
apprize; send word; apprise; notify; advise.
- I advised him that the rent was due
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direct
- verb command with authority
- He directed the children to do their homework
- verb intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
aim; point; place; target.
- He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
- criticism directed at her superior
- direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
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horn
- noun a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
- noun one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates
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scrutinize
- verb to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
size up; take stock; scrutinise.
- he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
- verb examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
audit; inspect; scrutinise.
- audit accounts and tax returns
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bar_examination
- noun an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction
bar exam.
- applicants may qualify to take the New York bar examination by graduating from an approved law school
- he passed the bar exam on his third try
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captain_john_smith
- noun English explorer who helped found the colony at Jamestown, Virginia; was said to have been saved by Pocahontas (1580-1631)
John Smith; Smith.
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writing
- noun the act of creating written works
authorship; penning; composition.
- writing was a form of therapy for him
- it was a matter of disputed authorship
- noun the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
written material; piece of writing.
- the writing in her novels is excellent
- that editorial was a fine piece of writing
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ransack
- verb steal goods; take as spoils
pillage; strip; despoil; plunder; foray; rifle; loot; reave.
- During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners
- verb search thoroughly
comb.
- They combed the area for the missing child
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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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deliberate
- verb think about carefully; weigh
moot; turn over; consider; debate.
- They considered the possibility of a strike
- Turn the proposal over in your mind
- verb discuss the pros and cons of an issue
debate.
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conduct
- noun manner of acting or controlling yourself
behaviour; doings; behavior.
- noun (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
demeanour; behaviour; demeanor; deportment; behavior.
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numeral
- noun a symbol used to represent a number
number.
- he learned to write the numerals before he went to school
- adjective of or relating to or denoting numbers
numerical; numeric.
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reporter
- noun a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
newsperson; newsman.
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tasman
- noun Dutch navigator who was the first European to discover Tasmania and New Zealand (1603-1659)
Abel Tasman; Abel Janszoon Tasman.
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deposition
- noun the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
deposit.
- noun (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office
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livingstone
- noun Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
David Livingstone.
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pop_the_question
- verb ask (someone) to marry you
propose; declare oneself; offer.
- he popped the question on Sunday night
- she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months
- The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman
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venturer
- noun a merchant who undertakes a trading venture (especially a venture that sends goods overseas)
merchant-venturer.
- noun a person who enjoys taking risks
adventurer.
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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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controversy
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; argument; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
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credit
- noun approval
recognition.
- give her recognition for trying
- he was given credit for his work
- give her credit for trying
- noun money available for a client to borrow
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reappraise
- verb appraise anew
- Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly
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verbalise
- verb be verbose
verbalize.
- This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious
- verb express in speech
verbalize; mouth; utter; talk; speak.
- She talks a lot of nonsense
- This depressed patient does not verbalize
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personify
- verb invest with or as with a body; give body to
body.
- verb represent, as of a character on stage
embody; be.
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military
- noun the military forces of a nation
armed forces; armed services; military machine; war machine.
- their military is the largest in the region
- the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker
- adjective of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
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work_study
- noun an analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort
time and motion study; motion study; time-motion study; time study; time-and-motion study.
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swearing
- noun profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
swearword; expletive; cuss; curse; oath; curse word.
- noun a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
oath.
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straw
- noun plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
- noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
stubble; chaff; husk; stalk; shuck.
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summons
- noun a request to be present
bidding.
- noun an order to appear in person at a given place and time
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alpha_test
- noun (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
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glance
- noun a quick look
coup d'oeil; glimpse.
- verb throw a glance at; take a brief look at
peek; glint.
- She only glanced at the paper
- I only peeked--I didn't see anything interesting
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total
- noun the whole amount
aggregate; sum; totality.
- noun a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
sum; amount.
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experimentation
- noun the testing of an idea
experiment.
- it was an experiment in living
- not all experimentation is done in laboratories
- noun the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
experiment.
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plot
- noun a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
game; secret plan.
- they concocted a plot to discredit the governor
- I saw through his little game from the start
- noun a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
patch; plot of land; plot of ground.
- a bean plot
- a cabbage patch
- a briar patch
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richard_evelyn_byrd
- noun explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957)
Admiral Byrd; Byrd; Richard E. Byrd.
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browse
- noun vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat
- a deer needs to eat twenty pounds of browse every day
- noun reading superficially or at random
browsing.
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gloss
- noun an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
rubric.
- noun an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
glossary.
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tail
- noun the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
- noun the time of the last part of something
fag end; tail end.
- the fag end of this crisis-ridden century
- the tail of the storm
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wilkins
- noun United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
Roy Wilkins.
- noun Australian who was the first to explore the Arctic by airplane (1888-1958)
George Hubert Wilkins.
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call
- noun a telephone connection
telephone call; phone call.
- she reported several anonymous calls
- he placed a phone call to London
- he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call
- noun a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
- he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call
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card
- noun one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
- he collected cards and traded them with the other boys
- noun a card certifying the identity of the bearer
identity card.
- he had to show his card to get in
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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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preview
- noun an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
prevue; trailer.
- noun a screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public
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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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test_drive
- noun test of the roadworthiness of a vehicle one is considering buying
- verb test a vehicle by driving it
- I want to test drive the new Porsche
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expose
- noun the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
unmasking.
- he published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government
- verb expose or make accessible to some action or influence
- Expose your students to art
- expose the blanket to sunshine
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muse
- noun the source of an artist's inspiration
- noun in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
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phone
- noun electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
telephone set; telephone.
- I talked to him on the telephone
- noun (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
sound; speech sound.
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holk
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ward
- noun a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
- noun a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
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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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shoot
- noun a new branch
- noun the act of shooting at targets
- they hold a shoot every weekend during the summer
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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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pursue
- verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
prosecute; engage.
- She pursued many activities
- They engaged in a discussion
- verb follow in or as if in pursuit
follow.
- The police car pursued the suspected attacker
- Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life
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work
- noun activity directed toward making or doing something
- she checked several points needing further work
- noun a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
piece of work.
- it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works
- the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work
- he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey
- the work of an active imagination
- erosion is the work of wind or water over time
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root
- noun (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
- noun the place where something begins, where it springs into being
origin; beginning; rootage; source.
- the Italian beginning of the Renaissance
- Jupiter was the origin of the radiation
- Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River
- communism's Russian root
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quarrel
- noun an angry dispute
run-in; wrangle; dustup; words; row.
- they had a quarrel
- they had words
- noun an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges
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give
- noun the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
spring; springiness.
- verb cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
- She gave him a black eye
- The draft gave me a cold
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involve
- verb connect closely and often incriminatingly
affect; regard.
- This new ruling affects your business
- verb engage as a participant
- Don't involve me in your family affairs!
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want
- noun a state of extreme poverty
neediness; deprivation; privation.
- noun the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
deficiency; lack.
- there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
- water is the critical deficiency in desert regions
- for want of a nail the shoe was lost
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admiral_byrd
- noun explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957)
Richard Evelyn Byrd; Byrd; Richard E. Byrd.
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cookery
- noun the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
preparation; cooking.
- cooking can be a great art
- people are needed who have experience in cookery
- he left the preparation of meals to his wife
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sound_out
- verb speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
pronounce; enunciate; articulate; say; enounce.
- She pronounces French words in a funny way
- I cannot say `zip wire'
- Can the child sound out this complicated word?
- verb try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
feel out; check out.
- I have to sound out the new professor
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enquiry
- noun an instance of questioning
inquiry; interrogation; question; query.
- there was a question about my training
- we made inquiries of all those who were present
- noun a search for knowledge
inquiry; research.
- their pottery deserves more research than it has received
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verify
- verb confirm the truth of
- Please verify that the doors are closed
- verify a claim
- verb check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
control.
- Are you controlling for the temperature?
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machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- noun an efficient person
- the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine
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enquire
- verb inquire about
ask; inquire.
- I asked about their special today
- He had to ask directions several times
- verb conduct an inquiry or investigation of
inquire; investigate.
- The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
- inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
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scouring
- noun moving over territory to search for something
- scouring the entire area revealed nothing
- noun the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
scrub; scrubbing.
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interview
- noun the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
- my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds
- noun a conference (usually with someone important)
audience; consultation.
- he had a consultation with the judge
- he requested an audience with the king
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asearch
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after
- adjective satellite located farther aft
- adverb happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
afterwards; later; later on; subsequently; afterward.
- he apologized subsequently
- he's going to the store but he'll be back here later
- it didn't happen until afterward
- two hours after that
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chapman
- noun United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
John Chapman; Johnny Appleseed.
- noun archaic term for an itinerant peddler
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lay
- noun a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
ballad.
- noun a narrative poem of popular origin
ballad.
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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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summarize
- verb give a summary (of)
resume; sum up; summarise.
- he summed up his results
- I will now summarize
- verb be a summary of
summarise; sum up; sum.
- The abstract summarizes the main ideas in the paper
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law
- noun the collection of rules imposed by authority
jurisprudence.
- civilization presupposes respect for the law
- the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
- noun legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
- there is a law against kidnapping
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attempt
- noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
try; effort; endeavor; endeavour.
- made an effort to cover all the reading material
- wished him luck in his endeavor
- she gave it a good try
- noun the act of attacking
attack.
- attacks on women increased last year
- they made an attempt on his life
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third
- noun one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
tierce; one-third.
- it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement
- noun the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
third base.
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scourge
- noun a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
flagellum.
- noun something causing misery or death
bane; nemesis; curse.
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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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maintain
- verb keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
hold; keep.
- hold in place
- She always held herself as a lady
- The students keep me on my toes
- verb keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
preserve; keep up; conserve.
- We preserve these archeological findings
- The old lady could not keep up the building
- children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
- The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
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jacques_cartier
- noun French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river and laid claim to the region for France (1491-1557)
Cartier.
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captain_james_cook
- noun English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779)
Cook; Captain Cook; James Cook.
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order
- noun (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
- the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London
- noun a degree in a continuum of size or quantity
order of magnitude.
- it was on the order of a mile
- an explosion of a low order of magnitude
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squint
- noun abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
strabismus.
- noun the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
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operations
- noun financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
trading operations.
- noun the state of being in effect or being operative
operation.
- that rule is no longer in operation
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rubberneck
- noun a tourist who is visiting sights of interest
tripper; excursionist; sightseer.
- noun a person who stares inquisitively
rubbernecker.
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over
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- adjective satellite having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluded; terminated; complete; ended; all over.
- the harvesting was complete
- the affair is over, ended, finished
- the abruptly terminated interview
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james_clark_ross
- noun British explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic; located the north magnetic pole in 1831; discovered the Ross Sea in Antarctica; nephew of Sir John Ross (1800-1862)
Sir James Clark Ross; Ross.
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natter
- verb talk socially without exchanging too much information
shoot the breeze; chit-chat; chew the fat; confab; chitchat; jaw; claver; visit; chaffer; chat; gossip; chatter; confabulate.
- the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze
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misconduct
- noun bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
- noun activity that transgresses moral or civil law
wrongful conduct; wrongdoing; actus reus.
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activating
- noun the activity of causing to have energy and be active
energizing; activation.
- verb put in motion or move to act
activate; touch off; trigger off; actuate; set off; trigger; spark off; spark; trip.
- trigger a reaction
- actuate the circuits
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sir_humphrey_gilbert
- noun English navigator who in 1583 established in Newfoundland the first English colony in North America (1539-1583)
Gilbert; Humphrey Gilbert.
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fit
- noun a display of bad temper
conniption; tantrum; scene.
- he had a fit
- she threw a tantrum
- he made a scene
- noun a sudden uncontrollable attack
paroxysm; convulsion.
- a paroxysm of giggling
- a fit of coughing
- convulsions of laughter
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circularise
- verb canvass by distributing letters
circularize.
- verb distribute circulars to
circularize.
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comprehend
- verb get the meaning of something
grok; apprehend; dig; grasp; compass; savvy; get the picture.
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
- verb to become aware of through the senses
perceive.
- I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
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bespeak
- verb be a signal for or a symptom of
indicate; signal; betoken; point.
- These symptoms indicate a serious illness
- Her behavior points to a severe neurosis
- The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued
- verb express the need or desire for; ask for
call for; quest; request.
- She requested an extra bed in her room
- She called for room service
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take_in
- verb provide with shelter
- verb fool or hoax
fool; put on; gull; dupe; befool; put one over; cod; put one across; slang.
- The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone
- You can't fool me!
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hidden
- adjective satellite not accessible to view
out of sight; concealed.
- concealed (or hidden) damage
- in stormy weather the stars are out of sight
- verb prevent from being seen or discovered
conceal; hide.
- Muslim women hide their faces
- hide the money
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light_upon
- verb find unexpectedly
happen upon; fall upon; attain; come upon; chance upon; discover; come across; strike; chance on.
- the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
- she struck a goldmine
- The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake
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medical_examination
- noun a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
checkup; medical checkup; health check; medical; medical exam.
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retrial
- noun a new trial in which issues already litigated and to which the court has already rendered a verdict or decision are reexamined by the same court; occurs when the initial trial is found to have been improper or unfair due to procedural errors
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break
- noun some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
interruption.
- the telephone is an annoying interruption
- there was a break in the action when a player was hurt
- noun an unexpected piece of good luck
good luck; happy chance.
- he finally got his big break
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chance_on
- verb find unexpectedly
happen upon; fall upon; attain; come upon; chance upon; discover; light upon; come across; strike.
- the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
- she struck a goldmine
- The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake
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bank
- noun sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
- they pulled the canoe up on the bank
- he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents
- noun a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities
banking concern; depository financial institution; banking company.
- he cashed a check at the bank
- that bank holds the mortgage on my home
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amerigo_vespucci
- noun Florentine navigator who explored the coast of South America; America was named in his honor (1454-1512)
Vespucci; Americus Vespucius.
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gumshoe
- noun someone who is a detective
hawkshaw; dick.
- noun a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
rubber; arctic; galosh; golosh.
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luck
- noun your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
fortune; destiny; fate; portion; lot; circumstances.
- whatever my fortune may be
- deserved a better fate
- has a happy lot
- the luck of the Irish
- a victim of circumstances
- success that was her portion
- noun an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
chance; fortune; hazard.
- bad luck caused his downfall
- we ran into each other by pure chance
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robert_bartlett
- noun United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
Bartlett; Robert Abram Bartlett; Captain Bob.
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whiz
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; sensation; virtuoso; maven; adept; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
- noun a buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air
- he heard the whiz of bullets near his head
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come_across
- verb find unexpectedly
happen upon; fall upon; attain; come upon; chance upon; discover; light upon; strike; chance on.
- the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
- she struck a goldmine
- The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake
- verb be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression
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flinders
- noun British explorer who mapped the Australian coast (1774-1814)
Matthew Flinders; Sir Matthew Flinders.
- noun bits and splinters and fragments
- it would have shattered in flinders long before it did that damage
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numeration
- noun naming numbers
- noun the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
count; counting; tally; enumeration; reckoning.
- the counting continued for several hours
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contend
- verb maintain or assert
postulate.
- He contended that Communism had no future
- verb have an argument about something
argue; debate; fence.
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network
- noun an interconnected system of things or people
web.
- he owned a network of shops
- retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life
- tangled in a web of cloth
- noun (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs
- the networks compete to broadcast important sports events
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vade
To fade; hence, to vanish. Obs. " Summer leaves all
vaded."
Shak. They into dust shall vade. Spenser.
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re
- noun a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
atomic number 75; rhenium.
- noun ancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk; a universal creator; he merged with the god Amen as Amen-Ra to become the king of the gods
Ra.
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medicine
- noun the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
medical specialty.
- noun (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
medicament; medication; medicinal drug.
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size
- noun the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
- a wolf is about the size of a large dog
- noun the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
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call_in
- verb summon to enter
- The nurse called in the next patient
- verb summon to a particular activity or employment
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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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associate
- noun a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
- he had to consult his associate before continuing
- noun a friend who is frequently in the company of another
familiar; comrade; fellow; companion.
- drinking companions
- comrades in arms
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mourning
- noun state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
bereavement.
- noun the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
lamentation.
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struggle
- noun an energetic attempt to achieve something
battle.
- getting through the crowd was a real struggle
- he fought a battle for recognition
- noun an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
battle; conflict.
- the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine
- police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs
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collation
- noun a light informal meal
bite; snack.
- noun assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence
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detecting
- noun a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
detection; sleuthing; detective work.
- detection is hard on the feet
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
notice; observe; detect; find; discover.
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
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logging
- noun the work of cutting down trees for timber
- verb enter into a log, as on ships and planes
log.
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curb
- noun an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
kerb; curbing.
- noun a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
curb bit.
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take_out
- verb cause to leave
remove; move out.
- The teacher took the children out of the classroom
- verb remove from its packing
unpack.
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giovanni_da_verrazano
- noun Florentine navigator who explored the eastern coast of North America (circa 1485-1528)
Verrazzano; Verrazano; Giovanni da Verrazzano.
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hearing
- noun (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
- noun an opportunity to state your case and be heard
audience.
- they condemned him without a hearing
- he saw that he had lost his audience
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wash
- noun a thin coat of water-base paint
- noun the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
lavation; washing.
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enumerate
- verb specify individually
recite; itemise; itemize.
- She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered
- The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug
- verb determine the number or amount of
count; numerate; number.
- Can you count the books on your shelf?
- Count your change
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navigator
- noun the ship's officer in charge of navigation
sailing master.
- noun the member of an aircrew who is responsible for the aircraft's course
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electronic
- adjective of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons
- adjective of or concerned with electrons
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fact-finding
- adjective satellite designed to find information or ascertain facts
investigative; investigatory.
- a fact-finding committee
- investigative reporting
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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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tot
- noun a small amount (especially of a drink)
- noun a young child
bambino; toddler; yearling.
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confirming
- adjective indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
positive.
- a positive pregnancy test
- verb establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
affirm; substantiate; support; confirm; corroborate; sustain.
- his story confirmed my doubts
- The evidence supports the defendant
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fumble
- noun (sports) dropping the ball
muff.
- verb feel about uncertainly or blindly
grope.
- She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom
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bethink
- verb cause oneself to consider something
- verb consider or ponder something carefully
- She bethought her of their predicament
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listen
- verb hear with intention
- Listen to the sound of this cello
- verb listen and pay attention
take heed; hear.
- Listen to your father
- We must hear the expert before we make a decision
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pondering
- adjective satellite deeply or seriously thoughtful;
pensive; broody; ruminative; brooding; contemplative; musing; meditative; reflective.
- Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; meditate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
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task
- noun any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
project; undertaking; labor.
- he prepared for great undertakings
- noun a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
job; chore.
- estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars
- the job of repairing the engine took several hours
- the endless task of classifying the samples
- the farmer's morning chores
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come_upon
- verb find unexpectedly
happen upon; fall upon; attain; chance upon; discover; light upon; come across; strike; chance on.
- the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
- she struck a goldmine
- The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake
- verb take possession of
luck into; enter upon.
- She entered upon the estate of her rich relatives
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gambler
- noun a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
- noun someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement
risk taker.
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peril
- noun a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
endangerment; jeopardy; risk; hazard.
- drinking alcohol is a health hazard
- noun a state of danger involving risk
riskiness.
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dredge
- noun a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
- verb cover before cooking
- dredge the chicken in flour before frying it
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tree
- noun a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
- noun a figure that branches from a single root
tree diagram.
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drive_out
- verb force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
turn back; dispel; drive away; chase away; drive off; run off.
- Drive away potential burglars
- drive away bad thoughts
- dispel doubts
- The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers
- verb force or drive out
force out; rouse; rout out.
- The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M.
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project
- noun any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
undertaking; task; labor.
- he prepared for great undertakings
- noun a planned undertaking
projection.
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matter
- noun a vaguely specified concern
thing; affair.
- several matters to attend to
- it is none of your affair
- things are going well
- noun some situation or event that is thought about
topic; issue; subject.
- he kept drifting off the topic
- he had been thinking about the subject for several years
- it is a matter for the police
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hernando_cortez
- noun Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
Hernando Cortes; Hernan Cortes; Cortez; Hernan Cortez; Cortes.
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jeopardise
- verb pose a threat to; present a danger to
peril; jeopardize; imperil; endanger; threaten; menace.
- The pollution is endangering the crops
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chew_over
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; meditate; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
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da_gamma
- noun Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524)
Gamma; Vasco da Gamma.
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spectrum
- noun an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave
- noun a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities
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shell
- noun ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
- noun the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
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crab
- noun decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
- noun a quarrelsome grouch
crabby person.
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contents
- noun a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
table of contents.
- noun everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
content.
- he emptied the contents of his pockets
- the two groups were similar in content
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ray
- noun a column of light (as from a beacon)
shaft; ray of light; irradiation; shaft of light; beam; beam of light; light beam.
- noun a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence
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ponder
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; meditate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
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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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force
- noun a powerful effect or influence
- the force of his eloquence easily persuaded them
- noun (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
- force equals mass times acceleration
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sleeper
- noun a rester who is sleeping
slumberer.
- noun a spy or saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal
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data-based
- adjective satellite relying on observation or experiment
observational; experimental.
- experimental results that supported the hypothesis
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object
- noun a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
physical object.
- it was full of rackets, balls and other objects
- noun the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
aim; objective; target.
- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
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sir_henry_morton_stanley
- noun Welsh journalist and explorer who led an expedition to Africa in search of David Livingstone and found him in Tanzania in 1871; he and Livingstone together tried to find the source of the Nile River (1841-1904)
Stanley; John Rowlands; Henry M. Stanley.
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anatomy
- noun the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
general anatomy.
- noun alternative names for the body of a human being
form; figure; flesh; soma; frame; physique; material body; shape; chassis; build; human body; physical body; bod.
- Leonardo studied the human body
- he has a strong physique
- the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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audition
- noun the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
auditory sense; sense of hearing; auditory modality; hearing.
- noun a test of the suitability of a performer
tryout.
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mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
oral fissure; oral cavity; rima oris.
- he stuffed his mouth with candy
- noun the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
- she wiped lipstick from her mouth
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ensure
- verb make certain of
insure; assure; secure; guarantee.
- This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
- Preparation will guarantee success!
- verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
insure; control; see to it; assure; see; ascertain; check.
- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
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claim
- noun an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- his claim asked for damages
- noun an assertion that something is true or factual
- his claim that he was innocent
- evidence contradicted the government's claims
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autopsy
- noun an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
postmortem examination; post-mortem; necropsy; post-mortem examination; postmortem; PM.
- verb perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem
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doc
- noun a licensed medical practitioner
MD; medico; physician; doctor; Dr..
- I felt so bad I went to see my doctor
- noun the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913
Commerce; Commerce Department; Department of Commerce.
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muckraker
- noun one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage)
mudslinger.
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dog
- noun a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
domestic dog; Canis familiaris.
- noun a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
frump.
- she got a reputation as a frump
- she's a real dog
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time_study
- noun an analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort
time and motion study; work study; motion study; time-motion study; time-and-motion study.
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reserve
- noun formality and propriety of manner
modesty.
- noun something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
stockpile; backlog.
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advisory
- noun an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
- adjective satellite giving advice
consultive; consultatory; consultative.
- an advisory memorandum", "his function was purely consultative
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poll_taker
- noun someone who conducts surveys of public opinion
headcounter; canvasser; pollster.
- a pollster conducts public opinion polls
- a headcounter counts heads
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probe
- noun an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
investigation.
- there was a congressional probe into the scandal
- noun a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
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scatology
- noun a preoccupation with obscenity (especially that dealing with excrement or excretory functions)
- noun (medicine) the chemical analysis of excrement (for medical diagnosis or for paleontological purposes)
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dupe
- noun a person who is tricked or swindled
victim.
- verb fool or hoax
fool; put on; gull; take in; befool; put one over; cod; put one across; slang.
- The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone
- You can't fool me!
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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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substituting
- noun working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
subbing.
- verb put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
interchange; exchange; substitute; replace.
- the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt
- substitute regular milk with fat-free milk
- synonyms can be interchanged without a changing the context's meaning
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foraging
- noun the act of searching for food and provisions
forage.
- verb collect or look around for (food)
forage; scrounge.
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cripple
- noun someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
- verb deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
stultify.
- This measure crippled our efforts
- Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work
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case_study
- noun a careful study of some social unit (as a corporation or division within a corporation) that attempts to determine what factors led to its success or failure
- noun a detailed analysis of a person or group from a social or psychological or medical point of view
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watch
- noun a small portable timepiece
ticker.
- noun a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
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perceive
- verb to become aware of through the senses
comprehend.
- I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
- verb become conscious of
- She finally perceived the futility of her protest
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da
- noun an official prosecutor for a judicial district
district attorney.
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meditate
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
- verb think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
contemplate; study.
- He is meditating in his study
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palpation
- noun a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)
tactual exploration.
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francisco_pizarro
- noun Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541)
Pizarro.
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bar
- noun a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
taproom; barroom; saloon; ginmill.
- he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar
- noun a counter where you can obtain food or drink
- he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar
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lasalle
- noun French explorer who claimed Louisiana for France (1643-1687)
Sieur de LaSalle; Rene-Robert Cavelier.
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bag
- noun a flexible container with a single opening
- he stuffed his laundry into a large bag
- noun the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person)
- his bag included two deer
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mackenzie
- noun Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
Sir Alexander Mackenzie.
- noun a Canadian river; flows into the Beaufort Sea
Mackenzie River.
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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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attest
- verb provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
certify; demonstrate; evidence; manifest.
- His high fever attested to his illness
- The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
- This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness
- verb authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
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reference
- noun a remark that calls attention to something or someone
mention.
- she made frequent mention of her promotion
- there was no mention of it
- the speaker made several references to his wife
- noun a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
acknowledgment; mention; citation; credit; cite; quotation.
- the student's essay failed to list several important citations
- the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book
- the article includes mention of similar clinical cases
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testing
- noun the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
- they agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons
- noun an examination of the characteristics of something
- there are laboratories for commercial testing
- it involved testing thousands of children for smallpox
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detection
- noun the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
sensing.
- early detection can often lead to a cure
- noun the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
espial; spying; catching; spotting.
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cloning
- noun a general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
- verb make multiple identical copies of
clone.
- people can clone a sheep nowadays
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substantiating
- adjective satellite serving to support or corroborate
collateral; verificatory; validating; verifying; substantiative; confirming; confirmatory; corroboratory; corroborative; validatory; confirmative.
- verb establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
affirm; substantiate; support; confirm; corroborate; sustain.
- his story confirmed my doubts
- The evidence supports the defendant
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best
- noun the supreme effort one can make
- noun the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
topper.
- he could beat the best of them
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away
- adjective satellite not present; having left
- he's away right now
- you must not allow a stranger into the house when your mother is away
- adjective used of an opponent's ground
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william_clark
- noun United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
Clark.
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pizarro
- noun Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541)
Francisco Pizarro.
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score
- noun a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
grade; mark.
- she made good marks in algebra
- grade A milk
- what was your score on your homework?
- noun a written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages
musical score.
- he studied the score of the sonata
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finger
- noun any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
- her fingers were long and thin
- noun the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
finger's breadth; fingerbreadth; digit.
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scrag
- noun a person who is unusually thin and scrawny
thin person; skin and bones.
- noun lean end of the neck
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adventuresome
- adjective willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
adventurous.
- adventurous pioneers
- the risks and gains of an adventuresome economy
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personate
- verb pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions
pose; impersonate.
- She posed as the Czar's daughter
- verb attribute human qualities to something
personify.
- The Greeks personated their gods ridiculous
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nature
- noun the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
- it is the nature of fire to burn
- the true nature of jealousy
- noun a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe
- the laws of nature
- nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women
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visualise
- verb view the outline of by means of an X-ray
visualize.
- The radiologist can visualize the cancerous liver
- verb form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract
visualize.
- Mathematicians often visualize
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cop
- noun uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
pig; fuzz; copper; bull.
- verb take by theft
knock off; glom; thieve; hook; snitch.
- Someone snitched my wallet!
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eyeball
- noun the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
orb.
- verb look at
eye.
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adventurer
- noun a person who enjoys taking risks
venturer.
- noun someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
explorer.
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technical_analysis
- noun (stock exchange) analysis of past price changes in the hope of forecasting future price changes
technical analysis of stock trends.
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participating
- adjective satellite taking part in an activity
active.
- an active member of the club
- he was politically active
- the participating organizations
- verb share in something
take part; participate.
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encore
- noun an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand
- verb request an encore, from a performer
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argue
- verb present reasons and arguments
reason.
- verb have an argument about something
contend; debate; fence.
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escapade
- noun a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
risky venture; adventure; dangerous undertaking.
- noun any carefree episode
lark.
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schmooze
- noun an informal conversation
confab; schmoose; confabulation; chat.
- verb talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
shmoose; shmooze; schmoose; jawbone.
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prospect
- noun the possibility of future success
chance.
- his prospects as a writer are excellent
- noun belief about (or mental picture of) the future
outlook; expectation.
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sit_back
- verb settle into a comfortable sitting position
take it easy.
- verb be inactive or indifferent while something is happening
sit by.
- Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!
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inquisitive
- adjective satellite showing curiosity
speculative; wondering; questioning.
- if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive
- raised a speculative eyebrow
- adjective satellite inquiring or appearing to inquire
- an inquiring look
- the police are proverbially inquisitive
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speak
- verb express in speech
verbalise; verbalize; mouth; utter; talk.
- She talks a lot of nonsense
- This depressed patient does not verbalize
- verb exchange thoughts; talk with
talk.
- We often talk business
- Actions talk louder than words
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billing
- noun request for payment of a debt
charge.
- they submitted their charges at the end of each month
- verb demand payment
charge; bill.
- Will I get charged for this service?
- We were billed for 4 nights in the hotel, although we stayed only 3 nights
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advert
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
ad; advertising; advertisement; advertizement; advertizing.
- verb give heed (to)
hang; give ear; attend; pay heed.
- The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
- She hung on his every word
- They attended to everything he said
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turn_to
- verb speak to
address.
- He addressed the crowd outside the window
- verb direct one's interest or attention towards; go into
- The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction
- People turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium
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ransacking
- noun a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
rummage.
- he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis
- verb steal goods; take as spoils
pillage; strip; despoil; plunder; foray; rifle; loot; reave; ransack.
- During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners
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interest
- noun a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
involvement.
- noun a reason for wanting something done
sake.
- for your sake
- died for the sake of his country
- in the interest of safety
- in the common interest
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flexible
- adjective capable of being changed
- adjective able to flex; able to bend easily
flexile.
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retrospect
- noun contemplation of things past
- verb look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
review; look back.
- she reviewed her achievements with pride
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entrance_exam
- noun examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies
entrance examination.
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worker
- noun a person who works at a specific occupation
- noun a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)
proletarian; prole.
- workers of the world--unite!
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wish
- noun a specific feeling of desire
wishing; want.
- he got his wish
- he was above all wishing and desire
- noun an expression of some desire or inclination
indirect request.
- I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave
- his crying was an indirect request for attention
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catch
- noun a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
gimmick.
- it sounds good but what's the catch?
- noun the quantity that was caught
haul.
- the catch was only 10 fish
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encyclopaedia
- noun a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
cyclopedia; encyclopedia; cyclopaedia.
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wildcat
- noun an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
wildcat well.
- noun a cruelly rapacious person
beast; savage; wolf; brute.
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dissect
- verb cut open or cut apart
- dissect the bodies for analysis
- verb make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
take apart; analyze; analyse; break down.
- analyze a specimen
- analyze a sentence
- analyze a chemical compound
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aid
- noun a resource
assistance; help.
- noun the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
assistance; assist; help.
- he gave me an assist with the housework
- could not walk without assistance
- rescue party went to their aid
- offered his help in unloading
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voice
- noun the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
- A shrill voice sounded behind us
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
vocalism; phonation; vocalization; vocalisation; vox.
- a singer takes good care of his voice
- the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations
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procedure
- noun a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
process.
- the procedure of obtaining a driver's license
- it was a process of trial and error
- noun a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work
operation.
- the operations in building a house
- certain machine tool operations
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it
- noun the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
information technology.
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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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cordova
- noun Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526)
Francisco Fernandez de Cordova; Francisco Fernandez Cordoba; Cordoba.
- noun a city in southern Spain; center of Moorish culture
Cordoba.
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mouse
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
black eye; shiner.
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wooing
- noun a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
courtship; suit; courting.
- its was a brief and intense courtship
- verb seek someone's favor
woo; court.
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take_stock
- verb to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
size up; scrutinize; scrutinise.
- he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
- verb make or include in an itemized record or report
stock-take; inventory.
- Inventory all books before the end of the year
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drive_away
- verb force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
turn back; drive out; dispel; chase away; drive off; run off.
- Drive away potential burglars
- drive away bad thoughts
- dispel doubts
- The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers
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see_to_it
- verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
insure; control; assure; see; ensure; ascertain; check.
- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
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interpellation
- noun (parliament) a parliamentary procedure of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy
- noun the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
interposition; interjection; interpolation.
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spying
- noun keeping a secret or furtive watch
- noun the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes
undercover work.
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settle
- noun a long wooden bench with a back
settee.
- verb settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
settle down.
- dust settled on the roofs
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raid
- noun a sudden short attack
maraud; foray.
- noun an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
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post-mortem_examination
- noun an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
postmortem examination; post-mortem; necropsy; postmortem; autopsy; PM.
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pick
- noun the person or thing chosen or selected
selection; choice.
- noun the quantity of a crop that is harvested
picking.
- he sent the first picking of berries to the market
- it was the biggest peach pick in years
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champlain
- noun French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
Samuel de Champlain.
- noun a lake in northeastern New York, northwestern Vermont and southern Quebec; site of many battles in the French and Indian War and in the American Revolution and in the War of 1812
Lake Champlain.
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screen_out
- verb examine in order to test suitability
sort; screen; sieve.
- screen these samples
- screen the job applicants
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studying
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
perusal; perusing; poring over.
- verb consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
canvas; study; analyse; examine; canvass; analyze.
- analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
- analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
- analyze your real motives
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quantitative
- adjective expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement
- export wheat without quantitative limitations
- quantitative analysis determines the amounts and proportions of the chemical constituents of a substance or mixture
- adjective relating to the measurement of quantity
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departed
- noun someone who is no longer alive
dead person; decedent; deceased person; dead soul; deceased.
- I wonder what the dead person would have done
- verb move away from a place into another direction
go; go away; depart.
- Go away before I start to cry
- The train departs at noon
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sentence
- noun a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
- he always spoke in grammatical sentences
- noun (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
condemnation; judgment of conviction; conviction.
- the conviction came as no surprise
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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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fact
- noun a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
- first you must collect all the facts of the case
- noun a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened
- he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts
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field_work
- noun an investigation carried out in the field rather than in a laboratory or headquarters
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bering
- noun Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
Behring; Vitus Bering; Vitus Behring.
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catch_out
- verb trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act
find out.
- He was caught out
- She was found out when she tried to cash the stolen checks
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sleuthing
- noun a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
detection; detecting; detective work.
- detection is hard on the feet
- verb watch, observe, or inquire secretly
sleuth; spy; snoop; stag.
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jim_bowie
- noun United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
James Bowie; Bowie.
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lay_on_the_line
- verb expose to a chance of loss or damage
put on the line; risk.
- We risked losing a lot of money in this venture
- Why risk your life?
- She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong
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hunt_down
- verb pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
hunt; run; track down.
- Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland
- The dogs are running deer
- The Duke hunted in these woods
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midterm_exam
- noun an examination administered in the middle of an academic term
midterm examination; midterm.
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birth
- noun the time when something begins (especially life)
- they divorced after the birth of the child
- his election signaled the birth of a new age
- noun the event of being born
nativity; nascency; nascence.
- they celebrated the birth of their first child
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judge
- noun a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
justice; jurist.
- noun an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality
evaluator.
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shadow
- noun shade within clear boundaries
- noun an unilluminated area
dark; darkness.
- he moved off into the darkness
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apart
- adjective satellite remote and separate physically or socially
obscure; isolated.
- existed over the centuries as a world apart
- preserved because they inhabited a place apart"- W.H.Hudson
- tiny isolated villages remote from centers of civilization
- an obscure village
- adjective satellite having characteristics not shared by others
- scientists felt they were a group apart"- Vannever Bush
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desire
- noun the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
- noun an inclination to want things
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hunt
- noun an association of huntsmen who hunt for sport
hunt club.
- noun Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
William Holman Hunt; Holman Hunt.
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altercate
- verb have a disagreement over something
argufy; scrap; dispute; quarrel.
- We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America
- These two fellows are always scrapping over something
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preliminary_exam
- noun an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue
preliminary examination; prelim.
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gastroscopy
- noun visual examination of the stomach by means of a gastroscope inserted through the esophagus
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antique
- noun an elderly man
old geezer; old-timer; gaffer; oldtimer.
- noun any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity
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deal
- noun a particular instance of buying or selling
business deal; trade.
- it was a package deal
- I had no further trade with him
- he's a master of the business deal
- noun an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
bargain.
- he made a bargain with the devil
- he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
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scrabble
- noun an aimless drawing
scribble; doodle.
- noun a board game in which words are formed from letters in patterns similar to a crossword puzzle; each letter has a value and those values are used to score the game
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mapquest
- noun a free, widely-used Web Map Server
- verb search for a location and directions by means of the MapQuest program
- you can just mapquest the restaurant
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work_out
- verb come up with
work up.
- His colleagues worked out his interesting idea
- We worked up an ad for our client
- verb happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well
- Things worked out in an interesting way
- Not everything worked out in the end and we were disappointed
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proceeding
- noun (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
legal proceeding; proceedings.
- verb continue talking
carry on; continue; proceed; go on.
- I know it's hard," he continued, "but there is no choice
- carry on--pretend we are not in the room
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trace
- noun a just detectable amount
suggestion; hint.
- he speaks French with a trace of an accent
- noun an indication that something has been present
vestige; shadow; tincture.
- there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim
- a tincture of condescension
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for
In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.
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track
- noun a line or route along which something travels or moves
path; course.
- the hurricane demolished houses in its path
- the track of an animal
- the course of the river
- noun evidence pointing to a possible solution
trail; lead.
- the police are following a promising lead
- the trail led straight to the perpetrator
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asking
- noun the verbal act of requesting
request.
- verb inquire about
ask; inquire; enquire.
- I asked about their special today
- He had to ask directions several times
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officer
- noun any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
military officer.
- an officer is responsible for the lives of his men
- noun someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
officeholder.
- he is an officer of the court
- the club elected its officers for the coming year
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gray
- noun a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
grayness; greyness; grey.
- noun clothing that is a grey color
grey.
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marketing
- noun the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
selling; merchandising.
- noun the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service
- most companies have a manager in charge of marketing
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big_science
- noun scientific research that requires massive capital investment but is expected to yield very significant results
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check_over
- verb examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
check into; go over; suss out; check up on; look into; check out; check.
- check the brakes
- Check out the engine
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confer
- verb have a conference in order to talk something over
confab; consult; confabulate.
- We conferred about a plan of action
- verb present
bestow.
- The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated
- bestow an honor on someone
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sift
- verb move as if through a sieve
- The soldiers sifted through the woods
- verb separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
strain; sieve.
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peer
- noun a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
compeer; equal; match.
- noun a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage
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post
- noun the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
station.
- a soldier manned the entrance post
- a sentry station
- noun military installation at which a body of troops is stationed
military post.
- this military post provides an important source of income for the town nearby
- there is an officer's club on the post
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census
- noun a periodic count of the population
nose count; nosecount.
- verb conduct a census
- They censused the deer in the forest
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summarise
- verb be a summary of
summarize; sum up; sum.
- The abstract summarizes the main ideas in the paper
- verb give a summary (of)
summarize; resume; sum up.
- he summed up his results
- I will now summarize
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declare_oneself
- verb ask (someone) to marry you
pop the question; propose; offer.
- he popped the question on Sunday night
- she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months
- The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman
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plus
- noun a useful or valuable quality
asset.
- noun the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers
summation; addition.
- the summation of four and three gives seven
- four plus three equals seven
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glance_over
- verb examine hastily
rake; skim; run down; scan.
- She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi
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tag_along
- verb go along with, often uninvited
- my younger brother often tagged along when I went out with my friends
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puzzle
- noun a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
puzzler; mystifier; teaser.
- he loved to solve chessmate puzzles
- that's a real puzzler
- noun a game that tests your ingenuity
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float
- noun the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
- noun the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
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litmus
- noun a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator
litmus test.
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down
- noun soft fine feathers
down feather.
- noun (American football) a complete play to advance the football
- you have four downs to gain ten yards
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google
- verb search the internet (for information) using the Google search engine
- He googled the woman he had met at the party
- My children are googling all day
- noun a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search
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samuel_de_champlain
- noun French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
Champlain.
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vizcaino
- noun Spanish explorer who was the first European to explore the California coast (1550-1615)
Sebastian Vizcaino.
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francis_drake
- noun English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
Sir Francis Drake; Drake.
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comparing
- noun the act of examining resemblances
comparison.
- they made a comparison of noise levels
- the fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator
- verb examine and note the similarities or differences of
compare.
- John compared his haircut to his friend's
- We compared notes after we had both seen the movie
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support
- noun the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
- his support kept the family together
- they gave him emotional support during difficult times
- noun aiding the cause or policy or interests of
- the president no longer has the support of his own party
- they developed a scheme of mutual support
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fight
- noun a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
battle; engagement; conflict.
- Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga
- he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement
- noun the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
scrap; combat; fighting.
- a fight broke out at the hockey game
- there was fighting in the streets
- the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap
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seeker
- noun someone making a search or inquiry
quester; searcher.
- they are seekers after truth
- noun a missile equipped with a device that is attracted toward some kind of emission (heat or light or sound or radio waves)
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bear_witness
- verb provide evidence for
show; evidence; testify; prove.
- The blood test showed that he was the father
- Her behavior testified to her incompetence
- verb give testimony in a court of law
attest; testify; take the stand.
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war
- noun the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
warfare.
- thousands of people were killed in the war
- noun a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply
state of war.
- war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring
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offer
- noun the verbal act of offering
offering.
- a generous offer of assistance
- noun something offered (as a proposal or bid)
offering.
- noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds
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health_check
- noun a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
checkup; medical checkup; medical examination; medical; medical exam.
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analyse
- verb consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
canvas; study; examine; canvass; analyze.
- analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
- analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
- analyze your real motives
- verb break down into components or essential features
analyze.
- analyze today's financial market
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hear
- verb perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
- verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
pick up; get a line; discover; see; learn; find out; get wind; get word.
- I learned that she has two grown-up children
- I see that you have been promoted
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analyst
- noun someone who is skilled at analyzing data
- noun an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions
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viva
- noun an examination conducted by spoken communication
oral examination; viva voce; oral; oral exam.
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check_up_on
- verb examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
check into; go over; suss out; check over; look into; check out; check.
- check the brakes
- Check out the engine
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paging
- noun calling out the name of a person (especially by a loudspeaker system)
- the public address system in the hospital was used for paging
- noun the system of numbering pages
pagination; page number; folio.
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inquiring
- noun a request for information
questioning.
- verb inquire about
ask; inquire; enquire.
- I asked about their special today
- He had to ask directions several times
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follow_up
- verb pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
follow through; go through; carry out; follow out; put through; implement.
- Did he go through with the treatment?
- He implemented a new economic plan
- She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal
- verb increase the effectiveness or success of by further action
- The doctor followed up the surgery with radiation
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diagnose
- verb determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
name.
- verb subject to a medical analysis
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computing
- noun the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
computer science.
- noun the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
calculation; computation.
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hudson
- noun a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
Hudson River.
- noun English naturalist (born in Argentina) (1841-1922)
W. H. Hudson; William Henry Hudson.
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evidence
- noun your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
grounds.
- the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
- noun an indication that makes something evident
- his trembling was evidence of his fear
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cabot
- noun son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
Sebastian Cabot.
- noun Italian explorer who led the English expedition in 1497 that discovered the mainland of North America and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland (ca. 1450-1498)
John Cabot; Giovanni Cabato.
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mole
- noun the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
mol; gram molecule.
- noun a spy who works against enemy espionage
counterspy.
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leer
- noun a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
sneer.
- noun a suggestive or sneering look or grin
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no
- noun a negative
- his no was loud and clear
- noun a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known
atomic number 102; nobelium.
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stake
- noun (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
interest.
- they have interests all over the world
- a stake in the company's future
- noun a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
post.
- a pair of posts marked the goal
- the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
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fine-toothed_comb
- noun a comb with teeth set close together
fine-tooth comb.
- noun a method of examining in minute detail
fine-tooth comb.
- he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes
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interested
- adjective having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
- an interested audience
- interested in sports
- was interested to hear about her family
- interested in knowing who was on the telephone
- interested spectators
- verb excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
interest.
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computer_science
- noun the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
computing.
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war_machine
- noun the military forces of a nation
armed forces; military; armed services; military machine.
- their military is the largest in the region
- the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker
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field-test
- verb test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used
- The Army field tested the new tanks
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test
- noun trying something to find out about it
trial; trial run; tryout.
- a sample for ten days free trial
- a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
- noun any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
mental testing; mental test; psychometric test.
- the test was standardized on a large sample of students
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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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weather_chart
- noun (meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region
weather map.
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anatomise
- verb dissect in order to analyze
anatomize.
- anatomize the bodies of the victims of this strange disease
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tapper
- noun a tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks
tapster.
- noun a person who strikes a surface lightly and usually repeatedly
- finger tappers irritated her
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glass
- noun a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
- noun a container for holding liquids while drinking
drinking glass.
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investigability
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john_hanning_speke
- noun English explorer who with Sir Richard Burton was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika; he also discovered Lake Victoria and named it (1827-1864)
Speke; John Speke.
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differential_blood_count
- noun counting the number of specific types of white blood cells found in 1 cubic millimeter of blood; may be included as part of a complete blood count
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bartholomeu_diaz
- noun Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
Bartholomeu Dias; Diaz; Dias.
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time
- noun an instance or single occasion for some event
clip.
- this time he succeeded
- he called four times
- he could do ten at a clip
- noun a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something
- take time to smell the roses
- I didn't have time to finish
- it took more than half my time
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backward
- adjective directed or facing toward the back or rear
- adjective (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature
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bartholomeu_dias
- noun Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
Bartholomeu Diaz; Diaz; Dias.
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shop
- noun a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
store.
- he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod
- noun small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
workshop.
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peruse
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
- Please peruse this report at your leisure
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skim
- noun a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
- there was a thin skim of oil on the water
- noun reading or glancing through quickly
skimming.
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skin
- noun a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
tegument; cutis.
- your skin is the largest organ of your body
- noun an outer surface (usually thin)
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shot
- noun the act of firing a projectile
shooting.
- his shooting was slow but accurate
- noun a solid missile discharged from a firearm
pellet.
- the shot buzzed past his ear
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dismantling
- noun the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
dismantlement; disassembly.
- Russia and the United States discussed the dismantling of their nuclear weapons
- verb tear down so as to make flat with the ground
rase; level; take down; dismantle; pull down; tear down; raze.
- The building was levelled
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row
- noun an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
- noun an angry dispute
run-in; wrangle; dustup; words; quarrel.
- they had a quarrel
- they had words
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vet
- noun a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
veterinary surgeon; veterinary; veterinarian.
- noun a person who has served in the armed forces
veteran; ex-serviceman.
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show
- noun the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
- a remarkable show of skill
- noun something intended to communicate a particular impression
display.
- made a display of strength
- a show of impatience
- a good show of looking interested
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fernao_magalhaes
- noun Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)
Ferdinand Magellan; Magellan.
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countdown
- noun counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
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x-raying
- noun obtaining images by the use of X rays
X-radiation.
- verb examine by taking x-rays
x-ray.
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charge
- noun an impetuous rush toward someone or something
- the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary
- the battle began with a cavalry charge
- noun (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
complaint.
- he was arrested on a charge of larceny
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glad
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
gladiolus; sword lily; gladiola.
- adjective showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
- glad you are here
- glad that they succeeded
- gave a glad shout
- a glad smile
- heard the glad news
- a glad occasion
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argufy
- verb have a disagreement over something
altercate; scrap; dispute; quarrel.
- We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America
- These two fellows are always scrapping over something
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embark
- verb go on board
ship.
- verb set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
enter.
- she embarked upon a new career
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dating
- noun use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
geological dating.
- verb go on a date with
date.
- Tonight she is dating a former high school sweetheart
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dig
- noun the site of an archeological exploration
excavation; archeological site.
- they set up camp next to the dig
- noun an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
shaft; gibe; shot; barb; slam; jibe.
- his parting shot was `drop dead'
- she threw shafts of sarcasm
- she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
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coinvestigate
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call_back
- verb cause to be returned
recall; call in; withdraw.
- recall the defective auto tires
- The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt
- verb recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
retrieve; remember; recall; recollect; think; call up.
- I can't remember saying any such thing
- I can't think what her last name was
- can you remember her phone number?
- Do you remember that he once loved you?
- call up memories
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differential
- noun the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
derivative; derived function; first derivative; differential coefficient.
- noun a quality that differentiates between similar things
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science
- noun a particular branch of scientific knowledge
scientific discipline.
- noun ability to produce solutions in some problem domain
skill.
- the skill of a well-trained boxer
- the sweet science of pugilism
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robert_gray
- noun American navigator who twice circumnavigated the globe and who discovered the Columbia River (1755-1806)
Gray.
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round
- noun a charge of ammunition for a single shot
one shot; unit of ammunition.
- noun an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
rhythm; cycle.
- the never-ending cycle of the seasons
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