limited
- noun public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
express.
- he caught the express to New York
- verb place limits on (extent or access)
throttle; bound; restrict; trammel; restrain; limit; confine.
- restrict the use of this parking lot
- limit the time you can spend with your friends
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melanchthon
- noun German theologian and Luther's successor as leader of the Reformation in Germany (1497-1560)
Philipp Schwarzerd; Philipp Melanchthon.
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hoplology
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magnetic
- adjective of or relating to or caused by magnetism
- adjective having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
magnetized; magnetised.
- the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material
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dynamic
- noun an efficient incentive
moral force.
- they hoped it would act as a spiritual dynamic on all churches
- adjective characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
dynamical.
- a dynamic market
- a dynamic speaker
- the dynamic president of the firm
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sleep
- noun a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
slumber.
- he didn't get enough sleep last night
- calm as a child in dreamless slumber
- noun a torpid state resembling deep sleep
sopor.
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hanging
- noun decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
wall hanging.
- the cold castle walls were covered with hangings
- noun a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead
- in those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment
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aggression
- noun a disposition to behave aggressively
- noun a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack
aggressiveness.
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regularize
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularise; regulate; order; govern.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
- verb make regular or more regular
regularise.
- regularize the heart beat with a pace maker
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liveliness
- noun general activity and motion
animation.
- noun animation and energy in action or expression
life; sprightliness; spirit.
- it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it
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feeding
- noun the act of consuming food
eating.
- noun the act of supplying food and nourishment
alimentation.
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ingraining
- noun teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
inculcation; instilling.
- verb thoroughly work in
grain; ingrain.
- His hands were grained with dirt
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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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directed_study
- noun a course of study that is supervised and controlled by a specialist in the subject
- he registered for directed study
- he got credit for directed study
- he did directed study
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onrush
- noun (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
onset; attack; onslaught.
- noun a forceful forward rush or flow
- from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed
- the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts
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jevons
- noun English economist and logician who contributed to the development of the theory of marginal utility (1835-1882)
William Stanley Jevons.
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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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categorisation
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
categorization; classification.
- noun the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
categorization; sorting; classification.
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applied
- adjective concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
- applied physics
- applied psychology
- technical problems in medicine, engineering, economics and other applied disciplines"- Sidney Hook
- verb put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
employ; apply; use; utilize; utilise.
- use your head!
- we only use Spanish at home
- I can't use this tool
- Apply a magnetic field here
- This thinking was applied to many projects
- How do you utilize this tool?
- I apply this rule to get good results
- use the plastic bags to store the food
- He doesn't know how to use a computer
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shielding
- noun the act of shielding from harm
- noun a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay
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rescue
- noun recovery or preservation from loss or danger
delivery; saving; deliverance.
- work is the deliverance of mankind
- a surgeon's job is the saving of lives
- verb free from harm or evil
deliver.
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activation
- noun stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
- noun the activity of causing to have energy and be active
energizing; activating.
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transvestism
- noun the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
transvestitism; cross dressing.
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govern
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regularise; regulate; order.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
- verb direct or strongly influence the behavior of
- His belief in God governs his conduct
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missionary
- noun someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
- noun someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country
missioner.
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biometry
- noun a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis
biometrics; biostatistics.
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school
- noun an educational institution
- the school was founded in 1900
- noun a building where young people receive education
schoolhouse.
- the school was built in 1932
- he walked to school every morning
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schtik
- noun (Yiddish) a little; a piece
shtick; shtik; schtick.
- give him a shtik cake
- he's a shtik crazy
- he played a shtik Beethoven
- noun (Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention
shtick; shtik; schtick.
- play it straight with no shtik
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artistic_production
- noun the creation of beautiful or significant things
artistic creation; art.
- art does not need to be innovative to be good
- I was never any good at art
- he said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifully
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convenience
- noun the state of being suitable or opportune
- chairs arranged for his own convenience
- noun the quality of being useful and convenient
- they offered the convenience of an installment plan
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delegate
- noun a person appointed or elected to represent others
- verb transfer power to someone
depute.
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make-work
- noun active work of little value
busywork.
- while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork
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path
- noun a course of conduct
way of life; way.
- the path of virtue
- we went our separate ways
- our paths in life led us apart
- genius usually follows a revolutionary path
- noun a way especially designed for a particular use
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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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fritter
- noun small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables
- verb spend frivolously and unwisely
shoot; fool; fool away; fritter away; dissipate; frivol away.
- Fritter away one's inheritance
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pragmatic
- noun an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land
pragmatic sanction.
- adjective satellite concerned with practical matters
matter-of-fact; pragmatical.
- a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem
- a matter-of-fact account of the trip
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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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approximation
- noun an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
estimate; estimation; idea.
- an estimate of what it would cost
- a rough idea how long it would take
- noun the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
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second
- noun 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
sec; s.
- noun an indefinitely short time
moment; bit; mo; minute.
- wait just a moment
- in a mo
- it only takes a minute
- in just a bit
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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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neo
- adjective satellite (used as a combining form) recent or new
- `neo' is a combining form in words like `neocolonialism'
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hide
- noun the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
fell.
- noun body covering of a living animal
pelt; skin.
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regression_toward_the_mean
- noun the relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x)
statistical regression; simple regression; regression.
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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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niebuhr
- noun United States Protestant theologian (1892-1971)
Reinhold Niebuhr.
- noun German historian noted for his critical approach to sources and for his history of Rome (1776-1831)
Barthold George Niebuhr.
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dead_reckoning
- noun an estimate based on little or no information
guesswork; guess; shot; guessing.
- noun navigation without the aid of celestial observations
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st._jerome
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)
Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Eusebius Hieronymus; Hieronymus; Jerome; Saint Jerome.
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meuse_river
- noun a European river; flows into the North Sea
Meuse.
- noun an American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11
Argonne Forest; Argonne; Meuse-Argonne operation; Meuse-Argonne; Meuse.
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porno
- noun creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
pornography; erotica; smut; porn.
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studio
- noun workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
- she ran a dance studio
- the music department provided studios for their students
- you don't need a studio to make a passport photograph
- noun an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen
studio apartment.
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pursuit
- noun the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
following; pursual; chase.
- the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
- noun a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
quest; pursuance.
- the pursuit of love
- life is more than the pursuance of fame
- a quest for wealth
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active
- noun chemical agent capable of activity
active agent.
- noun the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
active voice.
- `The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice
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wastefulness
- noun the trait of wasting resources
thriftlessness; waste.
- a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste
- the wastefulness of missed opportunities
- noun useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
dissipation; waste.
- if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste
- mindless dissipation of natural resources
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virtuoso
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; sensation; maven; adept; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
- noun a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry
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celebration
- noun a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
jubilation.
- noun any joyous diversion
festivity.
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psychagogy
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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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mentor
- noun a wise and trusted guide and advisor
wise man.
- verb serve as a teacher or trusted counselor
- The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school
- She is a fine lecturer but she doesn't like mentoring
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smoke
- noun a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
fume.
- noun a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion
smoking.
- the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles
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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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computer_programing
- noun creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
programming; computer programming; programing.
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astuteness
- noun intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
shrewdness; perspicaciousness; perspicacity.
- noun the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas
depth; profundity; profoundness; deepness.
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gregory_nazianzen
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
Gregory; Gregory of Nazianzen; St. Gregory of Nazianzen.
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typing
- noun writing done with a typewriter
typewriting.
- verb write by means of a keyboard with types
typewrite; type.
- type the acceptance letter, please
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campaign
- noun a race between candidates for elective office
run; political campaign.
- I managed his campaign for governor
- he is raising money for a Senate run
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
cause; drive; crusade; effort; movement.
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
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technique
- noun a practical method or art applied to some particular task
- noun skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
proficiency.
- practice greatly improves proficiency
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schooling
- noun the act of teaching at school
- noun the process of being formally educated at a school
school.
- what will you do when you finish school?
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psychological
- adjective satellite mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
- give psychological support
- psychological warfare
- adjective of or relating to or determined by psychology
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reckoner
- noun an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
calculator; estimator; computer; figurer.
- noun a handbook of tables used to facilitate computation
ready reckoner.
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basil
- noun any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)
St. Basil; St. Basil the Great; Basil the Great; Basil of Caesarea.
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tutelage
- noun teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
tutorship; tuition.
- noun attention and management implying responsibility for safety
charge; guardianship; care.
- he is in the care of a bodyguard
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inculcation
- noun teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
ingraining; instilling.
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idolization
- noun the act of admiring strongly
adoration; idolisation.
- noun the act of worshiping blindly and to excess
idolisation.
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negative
- noun a reply of denial
- he answered in the negative
- noun a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed
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music
- noun an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
- noun any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
euphony.
- he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes
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type
- noun a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
- what type of sculpture do you prefer?
- noun a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
case; eccentric; character.
- a real character
- a strange character
- a friendly eccentric
- the capable type
- a mental case
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escapism
- noun an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
escape.
- romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life
- his alcohol problem was a form of escapism
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reign
- noun a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
- he was helpless under the reign of his egotism
- noun the period during which a monarch is sovereign
- during the reign of Henry VIII
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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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adult
- noun a fully developed person from maturity onward
grownup.
- noun any mature animal
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perforation
- noun a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
- noun a hole made in something
- a perforation of the eardrum
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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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striving
- noun an effortful attempt to attain a goal
strain; pains; nisus.
- verb attempt by employing effort
endeavor; endeavour; strive.
- we endeavor to make our customers happy
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flood_control
- noun (engineering) the art or technique of trying to control rivers with dams etc in order to minimize the occurrence of floods
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geochronology
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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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interposition
- noun the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
interpellation; interjection; interpolation.
- noun the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
intervention.
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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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simple_regression
- noun the relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x)
statistical regression; regression; regression toward the mean.
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example
- noun an item of information that is typical of a class or group
instance; illustration; representative.
- this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
- there is an example on page 10
- noun a representative form or pattern
model.
- I profited from his example
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inscription
- noun letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
lettering.
- noun a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
dedication.
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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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programming
- noun setting an order and time for planned events
scheduling; programing.
- noun creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
computer programing; computer programming; programing.
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household
- noun a social unit living together
house; menage; family; home.
- he moved his family to Virginia
- It was a good Christian household
- I waited until the whole house was asleep
- the teacher asked how many people made up his home
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organized
- adjective formed into a structured or coherent whole
- verb create (as an entity)
organize; organise; form.
- social groups form everywhere
- They formed a company
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surveyor
- noun an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
- noun someone who conducts a statistical survey
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saint_irenaeus
- noun Greek theologian who was bishop of Lyons and an antiheretical writer; a saint and Doctor of the Church (circa 130-200)
Irenaeus; St. Irenaeus.
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organizer
- noun a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise
arranger; organiser.
- she was the organizer of the meeting
- noun someone who enlists workers to join a union
labor organizer; organiser.
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ceremony
- noun a formal event performed on a special occasion
ceremonial occasion; observance; ceremonial.
- a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor
- noun any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way
- the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine
- he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball
- he disposed of it without ceremony
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venerable
- adjective satellite impressive by reason of age
- a venerable sage with white hair and beard
- adjective satellite profoundly honored
revered; august.
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end
- noun either extremity of something that has length
terminal.
- the end of the pier
- she knotted the end of the thread
- they rode to the end of the line
- the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix
- noun the point in time at which something ends
ending.
- the end of the year
- the ending of warranty period
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farce
- noun a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
travesty; farce comedy.
- noun mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs
forcemeat.
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thromboelastometry
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damage
- noun the occurrence of a change for the worse
harm; impairment.
- noun loss of military equipment
equipment casualty.
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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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how
In what manner or way; by what means or process. How can a man be born when he is old? John iii. 4.
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methodology
- noun the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline
methodological analysis.
- noun the system of methods followed in a particular discipline
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st._gregory_of_nazianzen
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
Gregory Nazianzen; Gregory; Gregory of Nazianzen.
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ancestor
- noun someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
ascendent; antecedent; ascendant; root.
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systematiser
- noun an organizer who puts things in order
systematizer; systemizer; orderer; systemiser; systematist.
- Aristotle was a great orderer of ideas
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gaming
- noun the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
gambling; play.
- his gambling cost him a fortune
- there was heavy play at the blackjack table
- verb place a bet on
stake; bet on; back; gage; game; punt.
- Which horse are you backing?
- I'm betting on the new horse
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regularise
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regulate; order; govern.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
- verb make regular or more regular
regularize.
- regularize the heart beat with a pace maker
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maieutic_method
- noun a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students
Socratic method.
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wrong
- noun that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
wrongfulness.
- he feels that you are in the wrong
- noun any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
legal injury; damage.
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mesh
- noun the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles
- a 100 mesh screen
- 100 mesh powdered cellulose
- noun contact by fitting together
engagement; meshing; interlocking.
- the engagement of the clutch
- the meshing of gears
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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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disassembly
- noun the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
dismantling; dismantlement.
- Russia and the United States discussed the dismantling of their nuclear weapons
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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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psyop
- noun military actions designed to influence the perceptions and attitudes of individuals, groups, and foreign governments
psychological operation.
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wickliffe
- noun English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)
John Wickliffe; John Wyclif; Wiclif; John Wycliffe; Wycliffe; Wyclif; John Wiclif.
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correlation
- noun a reciprocal relation between two or more things
correlativity.
- noun a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation)
coefficient of correlation; correlation coefficient.
- what is the correlation between those two variables?
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aloud
- adverb using the voice; not silently
out loud.
- please read the passage aloud
- he laughed out loud
- adverb with relatively high volume
loudly; loud.
- the band played loudly
- she spoke loudly and angrily
- he spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him
- cried aloud for help
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make
- noun a recognizable kind
brand.
- there's a new brand of hero in the movies now
- what make of car is that?
- noun the act of mixing cards haphazardly
shuffle; shuffling.
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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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arterial
- adjective of or involving or contained in the arteries
- arterial disease
- the arterial system
- arterial blood
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office
- noun place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
business office.
- he rented an office in the new building
- noun an administrative unit of government
agency; authority; bureau; federal agency; government agency.
- the Central Intelligence Agency
- the Census Bureau
- Office of Management and Budget
- Tennessee Valley Authority
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monopsony
- noun (economics) a market in which goods or services are offered by several sellers but there is only one buyer
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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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digest
- noun a periodical that summarizes the news
- noun something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
compilation.
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priming
- noun the act of making something ready
- noun any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
fusee; fuze; fuse; fuzee; primer.
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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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personal
- noun a short newspaper article about a particular person or group
- adjective concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
- a personal favor
- for your personal use
- personal papers
- I have something personal to tell you
- a personal God
- he has his personal bank account and she has hers
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fix
- noun informal terms for a difficult situation
kettle of fish; mess; muddle; jam; hole; pickle.
- he got into a terrible fix
- he made a muddle of his marriage
- noun something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
- she needed a fix of chocolate
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internal_control
- noun an accounting procedure or system designed to promote efficiency or assure the implementation of a policy or safeguard assets or avoid fraud and error etc.
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randomization
- noun a deliberately haphazard arrangement of observations so as to simulate chance
randomisation.
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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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production
- noun the act or process of producing something
- Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous
- the production of white blood cells
- noun a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television
- have you seen the new production of Hamlet?
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bonhoeffer
- noun German Lutheran theologian and pastor whose works concern Christianity in the modern world; an active opponent of Nazism, he was arrested and sent to Buchenwald and later executed (1906-1945)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
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inventory
- noun a detailed list of all the items in stock
stock list.
- noun the merchandise that a shop has on hand
stock.
- they carried a vast inventory of hardware
- they stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory
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vocal_music
- noun music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment
vocal.
- noun music that is vocalized (as contrasted with instrumental music)
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least_squares
- noun a method of fitting a curve to data points so as to minimize the sum of the squares of the distances of the points from the curve
method of least squares.
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judaism
- noun Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
Hebraism; Jewish religion.
- noun the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
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proscience
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band
- noun an unofficial association of people or groups
circle; set; lot.
- the smart set goes there
- they were an angry lot
- noun instrumentalists not including string players
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reenactment
- noun performing a role in an event that occurred at an earlier time
- the reenactment of the battle of Princeton
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puncture
- noun loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
- noun a small hole made by a sharp object
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silver
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
atomic number 47; Ag.
- noun coins made of silver
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psychological_operation
- noun military actions designed to influence the perceptions and attitudes of individuals, groups, and foreign governments
psyop.
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preterist
- noun a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) have already been fulfilled
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debut
- noun the act of beginning something new
unveiling; introduction; entry; first appearance; launching.
- they looked forward to the debut of their new product line
- noun the presentation of a debutante in society
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slavery
- noun the state of being under the control of another person
thrall; thraldom; thralldom; bondage.
- noun the practice of owning slaves
slaveholding.
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higher
- adjective satellite advanced in complexity or elaboration
- higher finance
- higher mathematics
- adjective satellite of education beyond the secondary level
- higher education
- higher learning
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side
- noun a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
- they always sat on the right side of the church
- he never left my side
- noun one of two or more contesting groups
- the Confederate side was prepared to attack
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mean
- noun an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
mean value.
- verb mean or intend to express or convey
intend.
- You never understand what I mean!
- what do his words intend?
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burial
- noun the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
interment; sepulture; inhumation; entombment.
- noun concealing something under the ground
burying.
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lifted
- adjective satellite held up in the air
upraised.
- stood with arms upraised
- her upraised flag
- verb raise from a lower to a higher position
elevate; get up; lift; bring up; raise.
- Raise your hands
- Lift a load
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concord
- noun a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole
concordance; harmony.
- noun capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
capital of New Hampshire.
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method_acting
- noun an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
method.
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series
- noun similar things placed in order or happening one after another
- they were investigating a series of bank robberies
- noun a serialized set of programs
serial.
- a comedy series
- the Masterworks concert series
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mystification
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
puzzlement; bemusement; bewilderment; befuddlement; bafflement; obfuscation.
- noun something designed to mystify or bewilder
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apotheosis
- noun model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
nonesuch; nonsuch; paragon; ideal; saint; nonpareil.
- noun the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)
exaltation; deification.
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line_of_work
- noun the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
job; line; business; occupation.
- he's not in my line of business
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stealing
- noun the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
thieving; larceny; thievery; theft.
- the thieving is awful at Kennedy International
- noun avoiding detection by moving carefully
stealth.
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method_of_least_squares
- noun a method of fitting a curve to data points so as to minimize the sum of the squares of the distances of the points from the curve
least squares.
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quality
- noun an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
- the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
- noun a degree or grade of excellence or worth
caliber; calibre.
- the quality of students has risen
- an executive of low caliber
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content
- noun everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
- he emptied the contents of his pockets
- the two groups were similar in content
- noun what a communication that is about something is about
message; substance; subject matter.
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peripatetic
- noun a person who walks from place to place
- noun a follower of Aristotle or an adherent of Aristotelianism
Aristotelean; Aristotelian.
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debit
- noun an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
debit entry.
- verb enter as debit
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heavenly
- adjective relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
celestial.
- celestial beings
- heavenly hosts
- adjective of or relating to the sky
celestial.
- celestial map
- a heavenly body
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prank
- noun acting like a clown or buffoon
japery; harlequinade; clowning; frivolity; buffoonery.
- noun a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
caper; joke; trick; antic; put-on.
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exaction
- noun act of demanding or levying by force or authority
- exaction of tribute
- exaction of various dues and fees
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john_wiclif
- noun English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)
John Wickliffe; John Wyclif; Wiclif; John Wycliffe; Wycliffe; Wickliffe; Wyclif.
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perception
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
percept; perceptual experience.
- noun a way of conceiving something
- Luther had a new perception of the Bible
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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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argonne_forest
- noun an American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11
Argonne; Meuse-Argonne operation; Meuse River; Meuse-Argonne; Meuse.
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st._thomas_aquinas
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology; presented philosophical proofs of the existence of God (1225-1274)
Saint Thomas Aquinas; Thomas Aquinas; Aquinas; St. Thomas; Saint Thomas.
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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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sensory
- adjective satellite of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system
centripetal; receptive.
- adjective involving or derived from the senses
sensorial.
- sensory experience
- sensory channels
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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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estimate
- noun an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
approximation; estimation; idea.
- an estimate of what it would cost
- a rough idea how long it would take
- noun a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
estimation.
- many factors are involved in any estimate of human life
- in my estimation the boy is innocent
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certified
- adjective endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
- a certified public accountant
- verb provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
attest; 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
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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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denture
- noun a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
dental plate; plate.
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start
- noun the beginning of anything
- it was off to a good start
- noun the time at which something is supposed to begin
outset; get-go; showtime; starting time; kickoff; offset; beginning; commencement; first.
- they got an early start
- she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
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ritual
- noun any customary observance or practice
rite.
- noun the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
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cy_pres
- noun a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible
rule of cy pres; cy pres doctrine.
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systemiser
- noun an organizer who puts things in order
systematizer; systemizer; orderer; systematist; systematiser.
- Aristotle was a great orderer of ideas
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incorporated
- adjective satellite formed or united into a whole
incorporate; merged; integrated; unified.
- verb make into a whole or make part of a whole
integrate; incorporate.
- She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal
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signature
- noun your name written in your own handwriting
- noun a distinguishing style
touch.
- this room needs a woman's touch
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industrial
- adjective of or relating to or resulting from industry
- adjective having highly developed industries
- the industrial revolution
- an industrial nation
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ownership
- noun the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
- noun the act of having and controlling property
possession.
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render
- noun a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
- verb cause to become
- The shot rendered her immobile
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coding
- noun act of writing in code or cipher
steganography; cryptography; secret writing.
- verb attach a code to
code.
- Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later
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system
- noun instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
- he bought a new stereo system
- the system consists of a motor and a small computer
- noun a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
scheme.
- a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going
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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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instruct
- verb impart skills or knowledge to
teach; learn.
- I taught them French
- He instructed me in building a boat
- verb give instructions or directions for some task
- She instructed the students to work on their pronunciation
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insulation
- noun the state of being isolated or detached
insularism; detachment; insularity.
- the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel
- noun a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
insulant; insulating material.
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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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confectionery
- noun candy and other sweets considered collectively
- the business decided to concentrate on confectionery and soft drinks
- noun a confectioner's shop
candy store; confectionary.
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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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interlude
- noun an intervening period or episode
- noun a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance
intermezzo; entr'acte.
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tune
- noun a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
melodic phrase; air; melodic line; strain; melody; line.
- she was humming an air from Beethoven
- noun the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch
- he cannot sing in tune
- the clarinet was out of tune
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farming
- noun the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
agriculture; husbandry.
- noun agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life
land.
- farming is a strenuous life
- there's no work on the land any more
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ranging
- adjective wandering freely
- at night in bed...his slowly ranging thoughts...encountered her
- verb change or be different within limits
range; run.
- Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion
- Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent
- The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals
- My students range from very bright to dull
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gregory_the_great
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) an Italian pope distinguished for his spiritual and temporal leadership; a saint and Doctor of the Church (540?-604)
Gregory I; St. Gregory I; Gregory; Saint Gregory I.
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wizard
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; sensation; virtuoso; maven; adept; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
- noun one who practices magic or sorcery
necromancer; thaumaturgist; thaumaturge; magician; sorcerer.
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random_walk
- noun a stochastic process consisting of a sequence of changes each of whose characteristics (as magnitude or direction) is determined by chance
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serve
- noun (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
service.
- his powerful serves won the game
- verb serve a purpose, role, or function
function.
- The tree stump serves as a table
- The female students served as a control group
- This table would serve very well
- His freedom served him well
- The table functions as a desk
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wisdom
- noun accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
- noun the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
wiseness.
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quarrying
- noun the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry
- verb extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
quarry.
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practiced
- adjective satellite having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
good; expert; skillful; proficient; adept; skilful.
- adept in handicrafts
- an adept juggler
- an expert job
- a good mechanic
- a practiced marksman
- a proficient engineer
- a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
- the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
- verb carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
practise; practice; exercise; do.
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tithe
- noun a levy of one tenth of something
- noun an offering of a tenth part of some personal income
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stocking
- noun close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
- noun the activity of supplying a stock of something
- he supervised the stocking of the stream with trout
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character
- noun an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
fictional character; fictitious character.
- she is the main character in the novel
- noun a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
lineament; quality.
- each town has a quality all its own
- the radical character of our demands
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nail
- noun horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- noun a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
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romp
- noun an easy victory
laugher; blowout; runaway; walkaway; shoo-in.
- noun a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
tomboy; hoyden.
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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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brutalization
- noun the condition of being treated in a cruel and savage manner
brutalisation.
- noun the activity of treating someone savagely or viciously
brutalisation.
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preparation
- noun the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
readying.
- preparations for the ceremony had begun
- noun a substance prepared according to a formula
formulation.
- the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine
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historical
- adjective of or relating to the study of history
- historical scholars
- a historical perspective
- adjective satellite having once lived or existed or taken place in the real world as distinct from being legendary
- the historical Jesus
- doubt that a historical Camelot every existed
- actual historical events
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string_theory
- noun (particle physics) a theory that postulates that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings
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rationalization
- noun the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
rationalisation.
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
rationalisation.
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photoplate
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bridge
- noun a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
span.
- noun a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
bridge circuit.
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data_processor
- noun a machine for performing calculations automatically
computing machine; information processing system; computing device; electronic computer; computer.
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fashion
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; manner; way; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun characteristic or habitual practice
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mine
- noun excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
- noun explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
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raw
- noun informal terms for nakedness
birthday suit; altogether.
- in the raw
- in the altogether
- in his birthday suit
- adjective satellite (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
natural; rude.
- natural yogurt
- natural produce
- raw wool
- raw sugar
- bales of rude cotton
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rap
- noun a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
blame.
- he took the blame for it
- it was a bum rap
- noun a gentle blow
strike; tap.
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regulate
- verb fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
modulate.
- regulate the temperature
- modulate the pitch
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regularise; order; govern.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
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seek
- noun the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
- verb try to get or reach
- seek a position
- seek an education
- seek happiness
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seminar
- noun any meeting for an exchange of ideas
- noun a course offered for a small group of advanced students
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person
- noun a human being
someone; somebody; soul; individual; mortal.
- there was too much for one person to do
- noun a human body (usually including the clothing)
- a weapon was hidden on his person
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the_way_of_the_world
- noun the manner in which people typically behave or things typically happen
the ways of the world.
- the ordinary reader is endowed with considerable wisdom and knowledge of the way of the world
- she was well-versed in the ways of the world before she had taken the veil
- he was amazingly innocent of the ways of the world
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logic_programming
- noun a computer language designed in Europe to support natural language processing
logic programing; Prolog.
- noun creating a program that enables the computer to reason logically
logic programing.
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fluoroimmunometry
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pod
- noun the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
seedcase; cod.
- noun a several-seeded dehiscent fruit as e.g. of a leguminous plant
seedpod.
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gotcha
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infliction
- noun the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
imposition.
- noun an act causing pain or damage
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rationalisation
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
rationalization.
- noun the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
rationalization.
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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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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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nonlinear
- adjective designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree
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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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organization
- noun a group of people who work together
organisation.
- noun an organized structure for arranging or classifying
organisation; system; arrangement.
- he changed the arrangement of the topics
- the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original
- he tried to understand their system of classification
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military_campaign
- noun several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
campaign.
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observation
- noun the act of making and recording a measurement
- noun the act of observing; taking a patient look
observance; watching.
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medical
- 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 examination; medical exam.
- adjective relating to the study or practice of medicine
- the medical profession
- a medical student
- medical school
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camp
- noun temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
encampment; bivouac; cantonment.
- wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling
- noun a group of people living together in a camp
- the whole camp laughed at his mistake
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defense_program
- noun a program for defending a country against its enemies
defence policy; defence program; defense policy.
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orderly
- noun a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
- the orderly laid out the general's uniform
- noun a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients
hospital attendant.
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storm
- noun a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
violent storm.
- noun a violent commotion or disturbance
tempest.
- the storms that had characterized their relationship had died away
- it was only a tempest in a teapot
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first_derivative
- noun the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
derivative; derived function; differential; differential coefficient.
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hamming
- noun poor acting by a ham actor
overacting.
- verb exaggerate one's acting
ham; overplay; overact; ham it up.
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enterprise
- noun a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
endeavor; endeavour.
- he had doubts about the whole enterprise
- noun an organization created for business ventures
- a growing enterprise must have a bold leader
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busywork
- noun active work of little value
make-work.
- while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork
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profundity
- noun wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound
reconditeness; abstruseness; abstrusity; profoundness.
- the anthropologist was impressed by the reconditeness of the native proverbs
- noun intellectual depth; penetrating knowledge; keen insight; etc
profoundness.
- the depth of my feeling
- the profoundness of the silence
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