all
- adjective quantifier; used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
- we sat up all night
- ate all the food
- all men are mortal
- all parties are welcome
- adjective satellite completely given to or absorbed by
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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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narcotic
- noun a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
- adjective of or relating to or designating narcotics
- narcotic addicts
- narcotic stupor
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blanch
- verb turn pale, as if in fear
blench; pale.
- verb cook (vegetables) briefly
parboil.
- Parboil the beans before freezing them
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fecund
- adjective satellite capable of producing offspring or vegetation
- adjective satellite intellectually productive
fertile; prolific.
- a prolific writer
- a fecund imagination
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newsworthiness
- noun the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins
news.
- the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial
- he is no longer news in the fashion world
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go
- noun a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
turn; tour; spell.
- it's my go
- a spell of work
- noun street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
cristal; ecstasy; XTC; Adam; X; hug drug; disco biscuit.
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tearing
- noun shedding tears
lacrimation; watering; lachrymation.
- verb separate or cause to separate abruptly
tear; snap; rupture; bust.
- The rope snapped
- tear the paper
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earthbound
- adjective satellite confined to the earth
- adjective satellite lacking wit or imagination
pedestrian; prosaic; prosy.
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weapons-grade
- adjective satellite of a quality adequate for use in weapons (especially in weapons of mass destruction)
- weapons-grade plutonium
- weapons-grade anthrax
- adjective satellite extremely strong or concentrated or durable
industrial-strength.
- industrial-strength detergent
- weapons-grade salsa
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disposal
- noun the power to use something or someone
- used all the resources at his disposal
- noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
administration.
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bludgeon
- noun a club used as a weapon
- verb overcome or coerce as if by using a heavy club
- The teacher bludgeoned the students into learning the math formulas
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to
The preposition to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward; -- opposed to from. "
To Canterbury they wend."
Chaucer. Stay with us, go not to Wittenberg. Shak.
So to the sylvan lodge They came, that like Pomona's arbor smiled. Milton.
I'll to him again, . . . He'll tell me all his purpose. She stretched her arms to heaven. Dryden.
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unpleasant
- adjective disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings
- an unpleasant personality
- unpleasant repercussions
- unpleasant odors
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holy_trinity
- noun the union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead
Sacred Trinity; Trinity; Blessed Trinity.
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weather
- noun the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
atmospheric condition; conditions; weather condition.
- they were hoping for good weather
- every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception
- the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow
- verb face and withstand with courage
brave out; brave; endure.
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sway
- noun controlling influence
- noun pitching dangerously to one side
tilt; careen; rock.
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toughened
- adjective physically toughened
tough.
- the tough bottoms of his feet
- verb make tough or tougher
toughen.
- This experience will toughen her
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appointment
- noun the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
assignment; naming; designation.
- the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee
- noun a meeting arranged in advance
date; engagement.
- she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date
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very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
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preponderance
- noun superiority in power or influence
- the preponderance of good over evil
- the preponderance of wealth and power
- noun a superiority in numbers or amount
prevalence.
- a preponderance of evidence against the defendant
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telling
- noun an act of narration
recounting; relation.
- he was the hero according to his own relation
- his endless recounting of the incident eventually became unbearable
- noun informing by words
notification; apprisal.
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trigger-happy
- adjective satellite irresponsible in the use of firearms
- adjective satellite marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
fierce; vehement; tearing; violent.
- fierce loyalty
- in a tearing rage
- vehement dislike
- violent passions
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manageable
- adjective capable of being managed or controlled
- adjective satellite capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
accomplishable; doable; achievable; realizable.
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feeble
- adjective satellite pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
lame.
- a feeble excuse
- a lame argument
- adjective satellite lacking strength or vigor
faint.
- damning with faint praise
- faint resistance
- feeble efforts
- a feeble voice
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impressive
- adjective making a strong or vivid impression
- adjective satellite producing a strong effect
telling.
- gave an impressive performance as Othello
- a telling gesture
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accompanying
- adjective satellite following or accompanying as a consequence
concomitant; incidental; consequent; attendant; resultant; sequent; ensuant.
- an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems
- snags incidental to the changeover in management
- attendant circumstances
- the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness
- the ensuant response to his appeal
- the resultant savings were considerable
- verb be present or associated with an event or entity
attach to; come with; accompany; go with.
- French fries come with the hamburger
- heart attacks are accompanied by distruction of heart tissue
- fish usually goes with white wine
- this kind of vein accompanies certain arteries
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personal_appeal
- noun a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
charisma; personal magnetism.
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engrossing
- adjective satellite capable of arousing and holding the attention
absorbing; riveting; gripping; fascinating.
- verb devote (oneself) fully to
plunge; immerse; absorb; soak up; engross; engulf; steep.
- He immersed himself into his studies
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plain
- noun extensive tract of level open land
champaign; field.
- they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
- he longed for the fields of his youth
- noun a basic knitting stitch
plain stitch; knit; knit stitch.
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biological
- adjective pertaining to biology or to life and living things
biologic.
- adjective of parents and children; related by blood
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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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diverting
- adjective satellite providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
amusing; amusive.
- an amusing speaker
- a diverting story
- verb turn aside; turn away from
divert; deviate.
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blessed_trinity
- noun the union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead
Sacred Trinity; Holy Trinity; Trinity.
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repetitive
- adjective satellite repetitive and persistent
insistent.
- the bluejay's insistent cry
- adjective characterized by repetition
repetitious.
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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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sign
- noun a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
mark.
- he showed signs of strain
- they welcomed the signs of spring
- noun a public display of a message
- he posted signs in all the shop windows
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past
- noun the time that has elapsed
past times; yesteryear.
- noun a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)
- reporters dug into the candidate's past
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cost
- noun the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
- noun the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
price; monetary value.
- the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver
- he puts a high price on his services
- he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection
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imperativeness
- noun the state of demanding notice or attention
press; pressure; insistency; insistence.
- the insistence of their hunger
- the press of business matters
- noun the quality of being insistent
instancy.
- he pressed his demand with considerable instancy
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pass
- noun (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
base on balls; walk.
- he worked the pitcher for a base on balls
- noun (military) a written leave of absence
- he had a pass for three days
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helpless
- adjective satellite lacking in or deprived of strength or power
incapacitated.
- lying ill and helpless
- helpless with laughter
- adjective satellite unable to function; without help
lost.
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colourful
- adjective striking in variety and interest
colorful.
- a colorful period of history
- a colorful character
- colorful language
- adjective having striking color
colorful.
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buirdly
- adjective satellite muscular and heavily built
husky; beefy; burly; strapping.
- a beefy wrestler
- had a tall burly frame
- clothing sizes for husky boys
- a strapping boy of eighteen
- `buirdly' is a Scottish term
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beaten
- adjective formed or made thin by hammering
- verb come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
shell; beat; trounce; crush; beat out; vanquish.
- Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship
- We beat the competition
- Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game
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consequent
- adjective satellite following or accompanying as a consequence
concomitant; accompanying; incidental; attendant; resultant; sequent; ensuant.
- an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems
- snags incidental to the changeover in management
- attendant circumstances
- the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness
- the ensuant response to his appeal
- the resultant savings were considerable
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ingratiatory
- adjective satellite pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
coaxing.
- a coaxing and obsequious voice
- her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable
- adjective satellite calculated to please or gain favor
insinuating; ingratiating.
- a smooth ingratiating manner
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deadening
- noun the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
stultification; impairment; constipation.
- verb make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
deaden; damp; dampen.
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appeal
- noun earnest or urgent request
entreaty; prayer.
- an entreaty to stop the fighting
- an appeal for help
- an appeal to the public to keep calm
- noun attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
charm; appealingness.
- his smile was part of his appeal to her
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prosaic
- adjective satellite not fanciful or imaginative
matter-of-fact.
- local guides describe the history of various places in matter-of-fact tones
- a prosaic and unimaginative essay
- adjective satellite lacking wit or imagination
pedestrian; prosy; earthbound.
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ferocious
- adjective satellite marked by extreme and violent energy
fierce; furious; savage.
- a ferocious beating
- fierce fighting
- a furious battle
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efficacious
- adjective marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
- written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers"-Aldous Huxley
- the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough
- adjective producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
effectual; effective.
- an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford
- effective teaching methods
- effective steps toward peace
- made an effective entrance
- his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
- an efficacious law
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topicality
- noun the attribute of being of interest at the present time
- the library had to discard books that had lost their topicality
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magnetism
- noun attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
magnetic attraction; magnetic force.
- noun the branch of science that studies magnetism
magnetics.
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hypostasis
- noun the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene
epistasis.
- noun the accumulation of blood in an organ
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strong
- adjective having strength or power greater than average or expected
- a strong radio signal
- strong medicine
- a strong man
- adjective satellite not faint or feeble
- a strong odor of burning rubber
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vividness
- noun interest and variety and intensity
color; colour.
- the Puritan Period was lacking in color
- the characters were delineated with exceptional vividness
- noun chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue
saturation; chroma; intensity.
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repellant
- noun a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
repellent.
- noun a chemical substance that repels animals
repellent.
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noticeable
- adjective capable or worthy of being perceived
- noticeable shadows under her eyes
- noticeable for its vivid historical background
- a noticeable lack of friendliness
- adjective satellite capable of being detected
detectable.
- after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued
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healthy
- adjective having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
- a rosy healthy baby
- staying fit and healthy
- adjective satellite financially secure and functioning well
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precipitant
- noun an agent that causes a precipitate to form
- adjective satellite done with very great haste and without due deliberation
hasty; precipitate; overhasty; precipitous.
- hasty marriage seldom proveth well"- Shakespeare
- hasty makeshifts take the place of planning"- Arthur Geddes
- rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion
- wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king
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piercing
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; penetrating; incisive; penetrative; discriminating; keen; sharp; knifelike.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
- verb cut or make a way through
pierce.
- the knife cut through the flesh
- The path pierced the jungle
- Light pierced through the forest
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cogent
- adjective satellite powerfully persuasive
telling; weighty.
- a cogent argument
- a telling presentation
- a weighty argument
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ineffective
- adjective not producing an intended effect
ineffectual; uneffective.
- an ineffective teacher
- ineffective legislation
- adjective satellite lacking in power or forcefulness
ineffectual; unable.
- an ineffectual ruler
- like an unable phoenix in hot ashes
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pictorial
- noun a periodical (magazine or newspaper) containing many pictures
- adjective pertaining to or consisting of pictures
pictural.
- pictorial perspective
- pictorial records
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action
- noun something done (usually as opposed to something said)
- there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
- noun the state of being active
activeness; activity.
- his sphere of activity
- he is out of action
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useful
- adjective being of use or service
utile.
- the girl felt motherly and useful
- a useful job
- a useful member of society
- adjective satellite having a useful function
utilitarian.
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tempt
- verb dispose or incline or entice to
allure.
- We were tempted by the delicious-looking food
- verb provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
lure; entice.
- He lured me into temptation
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hardy
- adjective satellite having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
stalwart; stout; sturdy.
- hardy explorers of northern Canada
- proud of her tall stalwart son
- stout seamen
- sturdy young athletes
- noun United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
Oliver Hardy.
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achievable
- adjective satellite capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
manageable; accomplishable; doable; realizable.
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prosy
- adjective satellite lacking wit or imagination
pedestrian; prosaic; earthbound.
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armed
- adjective (used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
- verb prepare oneself for a military confrontation
build up; gird; fortify; arm.
- The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East
- troops are building up on the Iraqi border
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vivid
- adjective satellite evoking lifelike images within the mind
graphic; lifelike; pictorial.
- pictorial poetry and prose
- graphic accounts of battle
- a lifelike portrait
- a vivid description
- adjective satellite having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience
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overmighty
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efficaciousness
- noun capacity or power to produce a desired effect
efficacy.
- concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine
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distinct
- adjective satellite (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
distinguishable.
- plants of several distinct types
- the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
- gold is distinct from iron
- a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
- management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
- adjective easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
- a distinct flavor
- a distinct odor of turpentine
- a distinct outline
- the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette
- distinct fingerprints
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angry
- adjective feeling or showing anger
- angry at the weather
- angry customers
- an angry silence
- sending angry letters to the papers
- adjective satellite (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
furious; raging; wild; tempestuous.
- angry clouds on the horizon
- furious winds
- the raging sea
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beef
- noun cattle that are reared for their meat
beef cattle.
- noun meat from an adult domestic bovine
boeuf.
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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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industrial-strength
- adjective satellite extremely strong or concentrated or durable
weapons-grade.
- industrial-strength detergent
- weapons-grade salsa
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mighty
- adjective satellite having or showing great strength or force or intensity
- struck a mighty blow
- the mighty logger Paul Bunyan
- the pen is mightier than the sword"- Bulwer-Lytton
- adverb (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
powerful; right; mightily.
- the baby is mighty cute
- he's mighty tired
- it is powerful humid
- that boy is powerful big now
- they have a right nice place
- they rejoiced mightily
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impressionable
- adjective easily impressed or influenced
impressible; waxy.
- an impressionable youngster
- an impressionable age
- a waxy mind
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shouldered
- adjective having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form
- stoop-shouldered
- broad-shouldered
- verb lift onto one's shoulders
shoulder.
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authorization
- noun a document giving an official instruction or command
authorisation; mandate.
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions
potency; authority; say-so; authorisation; dominance.
- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
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wicked
- adjective morally bad in principle or practice
- adjective satellite having committed unrighteous acts
sinful; unholy.
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apparent
- adjective satellite clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
evident; patent; plain; unmistakable; manifest.
- the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields
- evident hostility
- manifest disapproval
- patent advantages
- made his meaning plain
- it is plain that he is no reactionary
- in plain view
- adjective satellite appearing as such but not necessarily so
ostensible; seeming.
- for all his apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent
- the committee investigated some apparent discrepancies
- the ostensible truth of their theories
- his seeming honesty
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excellent
- adjective satellite very good; of the highest quality
fantabulous; first-class; splendid.
- made an excellent speech
- the school has excellent teachers
- a first-class mind
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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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sovereignty
- noun government free from external control
- noun royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
reign.
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irksome
- adjective satellite so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
tedious; slow; ho-hum; boring; wearisome; deadening; tiresome; dull.
- a boring evening with uninteresting people
- the deadening effect of some routine tasks
- a dull play
- his competent but dull performance
- a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention
- what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke
- tedious days on the train
- the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain
- other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome
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graphic
- noun an image that is generated by a computer
computer graphic.
- adjective satellite written or drawn or engraved
graphical; in writing.
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high-octane
- adjective satellite used of gasoline; having a high octane number
- adjective satellite vigorously energetic or forceful
high-energy; high-powered; high-power; high-voltage.
- a high-octane sales manager
- a high-octane marketing plan
- high-powered executives
- a high-voltage theatrical entrepreneur
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almighty
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; Creator; God Almighty; Lord; Divine; Maker; Godhead.
- adjective satellite having unlimited power
omnipotent; all-powerful.
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fortified
- adjective satellite secured with bastions or fortifications
bastioned.
- verb make strong or stronger
strengthen; fortify; beef up.
- This exercise will strengthen your upper body
- strengthen the relations between the two countries
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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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ineffectual
- adjective not producing an intended effect
ineffective; uneffective.
- an ineffective teacher
- ineffective legislation
- adjective satellite producing no result or effect
otiose; unavailing; futile.
- a futile effort
- the therapy was ineffectual
- an otiose undertaking
- an unavailing attempt
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stimulating
- adjective rousing or quickening activity or the senses
- verb act as a stimulant
excite; stimulate.
- The book stimulated her imagination
- This play stimulates
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control
- noun power to direct or determine
- noun a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- measures for the control of disease
- they instituted controls over drinking on campus
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sandbag
- noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
- verb treat harshly or unfairly
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life-threatening
- adjective satellite causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
grievous; dangerous; severe; serious; grave.
- a dangerous operation
- a grave situation
- a grave illness
- grievous bodily harm
- a serious wound
- a serious turn of events
- a severe case of pneumonia
- a life-threatening disease
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univalent
- adjective used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis
- adjective having a valence of 1
monovalent.
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boned
- adjective satellite having had the bones removed
deboned.
- a boneless rib roast
- a boned (or deboned) fish
- verb study intensively, as before an exam
drum; grind away; swot up; bone up; get up; bone; cram; mug up; swot.
- I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam
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high
- noun a lofty level or position or degree
- summer temperatures reached an all-time high
- noun an air mass of higher than normal pressure
- the east coast benefits from a Bermuda high
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coerce
- verb to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"
force; squeeze; hale; pressure.
- He squeezed her for information
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accomplishable
- adjective satellite capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
manageable; doable; achievable; realizable.
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sharp
- noun a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
- noun a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
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lord
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; Creator; God Almighty; Almighty; Divine; Maker; Godhead.
- noun a person who has general authority over others
overlord; master.
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turn
- noun a circular segment of a curve
twist; crook; bend.
- a bend in the road
- a crook in the path
- noun the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
turning.
- he took a turn to the right
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effectualness
- noun power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
effectuality; effectiveness; effectivity.
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chemical
- noun material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
chemical substance.
- adjective relating to or used in chemistry
chemic.
- chemical engineer
- chemical balance
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overbalance
- verb weigh more heavily
outweigh; outbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
- verb cause to be off balance
- It is not desirable to overbalance the budget
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workmanlike
- adjective satellite worthy of a good workman
- a competent job
- the book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index
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insistent
- adjective satellite repetitive and persistent
repetitive.
- the bluejay's insistent cry
- adjective satellite demanding attention
instant; clamant; crying; exigent.
- clamant needs
- a crying need
- regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken
- insistent hunger
- an instant need
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comedy
- noun light and humorous drama with a happy ending
- noun a comic incident or series of incidents
funniness; drollery; clowning.
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dominance
- noun superior development of one side of the body
laterality.
- noun the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
control; ascendance; ascendency; ascendancy; ascendence.
- her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her
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ponderous
- adjective satellite slow and laborious because of weight
heavy; lumbering.
- the heavy tread of tired troops
- moved with a lumbering sag-bellied trot
- ponderous prehistoric beasts
- a ponderous yawn
- adjective satellite having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
- a ponderous stone
- a ponderous burden
- ponderous weapons
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paramount
- adjective satellite having superior power and influence
preponderant; overriding; preponderating; predominant; predominate.
- the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
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doable
- adjective satellite capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
manageable; accomplishable; achievable; realizable.
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penetrative
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; penetrating; incisive; piercing; discriminating; keen; sharp; knifelike.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
- adjective satellite tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
penetrating.
- a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface
- a cold penetrating wind
- a penetrating odor
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sneak
- noun a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
- noun someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
prowler; stalker.
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impregnable
- adjective satellite immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
unattackable; secure; unassailable; inviolable; strong.
- an impregnable fortress
- fortifications that made the frontier inviolable
- a secure telephone connection
- adjective satellite capable of conceiving
conceptive.
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mad
- adjective satellite roused to anger
sore; huffy.
- stayed huffy a good while"- Mark Twain
- she gets mad when you wake her up so early
- mad at his friend
- sore over a remark
- adjective satellite affected with madness or insanity
crazy; unhinged; brainsick; demented; disturbed; sick; unbalanced.
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burly
- adjective satellite muscular and heavily built
buirdly; husky; beefy; strapping.
- a beefy wrestler
- had a tall burly frame
- clothing sizes for husky boys
- a strapping boy of eighteen
- `buirdly' is a Scottish term
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persuasiveness
- noun the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty
strength.
- the strength of his argument settled the matter
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strapping
- adjective satellite muscular and heavily built
buirdly; husky; beefy; burly.
- a beefy wrestler
- had a tall burly frame
- clothing sizes for husky boys
- a strapping boy of eighteen
- `buirdly' is a Scottish term
- verb tie with a strap
strap.
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effective
- adjective producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
effectual; efficacious.
- an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford
- effective teaching methods
- effective steps toward peace
- made an effective entrance
- his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
- an efficacious law
- adjective satellite able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
efficient.
- people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw
- effective personnel
- an efficient secretary
- the efficient cause of the revolution
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hasty
- adjective satellite excessively quick
headlong.
- made a hasty exit
- a headlong rush to sell
- adjective satellite done with very great haste and without due deliberation
precipitate; overhasty; precipitant; precipitous.
- hasty marriage seldom proveth well"- Shakespeare
- hasty makeshifts take the place of planning"- Arthur Geddes
- rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion
- wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king
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counter
- noun table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
- noun game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games
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so
- noun the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
soh; sol.
- adverb to a very great extent or degree
- the idea is so obvious
- never been so happy
- I love you so
- my head aches so!
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furious
- adjective satellite marked by extreme and violent energy
fierce; ferocious; savage.
- a ferocious beating
- fierce fighting
- a furious battle
- adjective satellite marked by extreme anger
enraged; angered; maddened; infuriated.
- the enraged bull attached
- furious about the accident
- a furious scowl
- infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy
- could not control the maddened crowd
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reinforced
- adjective satellite given added strength or support
strengthened.
- reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting
- verb make stronger
reinforce; reenforce.
- he reinforced the concrete
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chokehold
- noun complete power over a person or situation
stranglehold; throttlehold.
- corporations have a stranglehold on the media
- the president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public
- noun a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
choke hold.
- he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled
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well-set
- adjective satellite strongly and firmly constructed
well-knit.
- a well-knit argument
- a well-knit theatrical production
- well-knit athletes
- a sailor short but well-set"- Alexander Hamilton
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calloused
- adjective satellite having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear
thickened; callous.
- calloused skin
- with a workman's callous hands
- verb make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
cauterise; callous; cauterize.
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preponderating
- adjective satellite having superior power and influence
preponderant; overriding; paramount; predominant; predominate.
- the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
- verb weigh more heavily
outweigh; overbalance; outbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
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powerfulness
- noun possession of controlling influence
power.
- the deterrent power of nuclear weapons
- the power of his love saved her
- his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade
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shake
- noun building material used as siding or roofing
shingle.
- noun frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
milk shake; milkshake.
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trinity
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
deuce-ace; trio; triplet; tercet; tierce; troika; three; trey; 3; ternion; trine; ternary; triad; threesome; leash; III; terzetto.
- noun the union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead
Sacred Trinity; Holy Trinity; Blessed Trinity.
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power_play
- noun an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
squeeze play; squeeze.
- she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away
- noun a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play
- they used a power play to return the kickoff
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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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iron_fist
- noun rigorous or ruthless control
- she rules the office with an iron fist
- it takes an iron fist to contain the dissenting factions
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compelling
- adjective satellite driving or forcing
- verb force somebody to do something
oblige; obligate; compel.
- We compel all students to fill out this form
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glib-tongued
- adjective satellite artfully persuasive in speech
glib; smooth-tongued.
- a glib tongue
- a smooth-tongued hypocrite
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precipitate
- noun a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
- verb bring about abruptly
- The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution
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goodish
- adjective satellite moderately good of its kind
- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
sizeable; respectable; healthy; hefty; tidy; sizable; goodly.
- it cost a considerable amount
- a goodly amount
- received a hefty bonus
- a respectable sum
- a tidy sum of money
- a sizable fortune
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tempestuous
- adjective satellite characterized by violent emotions or behavior
stormy.
- a stormy argument
- a stormy marriage
- adjective satellite (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
furious; raging; angry; wild.
- angry clouds on the horizon
- furious winds
- the raging sea
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grievous
- adjective satellite causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
life-threatening; dangerous; severe; serious; grave.
- a dangerous operation
- a grave situation
- a grave illness
- grievous bodily harm
- a serious wound
- a serious turn of events
- a severe case of pneumonia
- a life-threatening disease
- adjective satellite causing or marked by grief or anguish
heartbreaking; heartrending.
- a grievous loss
- a grievous cry
- her sigh was heartbreaking
- the heartrending words of Rabin's granddaughter
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trenchant
- adjective satellite having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
searching.
- searching insights
- trenchant criticism
- adjective satellite characterized by or full of force and vigor
hard-hitting.
- a hard-hitting expose
- a trenchant argument
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lumbering
- noun the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
- verb move heavily or clumsily
lumber; pound.
- The heavy man lumbered across the room
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smooth-tongued
- adjective satellite artfully persuasive in speech
glib; glib-tongued.
- a glib tongue
- a smooth-tongued hypocrite
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reigning
- adjective satellite exercising power or authority
regnant; ruling.
- verb have sovereign power
reign.
- Henry VIII reigned for a long time
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overpowering
- adjective satellite so strong as to be irresistible
overwhelming.
- an overpowering need for solitude
- the temptation to despair may become overwhelming
- an overwhelming majority
- verb overcome by superior force
overpower; overwhelm; overmaster.
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hale
- verb to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"
coerce; force; squeeze; pressure.
- He squeezed her for information
- noun a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
Nathan Hale.
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colourless
- adjective lacking in variety and interest
colorless.
- a colorless and unimaginative person
- a colorless description of the parade
- adjective weak in color; not colorful
colorless.
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stout
- noun a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops
- noun a garment size for a large or heavy person
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half
- noun one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
one-half.
- half a loaf
- half an hour
- a century and one half
- noun one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
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outweigh
- verb be heavier than
- verb weigh more heavily
overbalance; outbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
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mighty
- adjective satellite having or showing great strength or force or intensity
- struck a mighty blow
- the mighty logger Paul Bunyan
- the pen is mightier than the sword"- Bulwer-Lytton
- adverb (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
powerful; right; mightily.
- the baby is mighty cute
- he's mighty tired
- it is powerful humid
- that boy is powerful big now
- they have a right nice place
- they rejoiced mightily
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stiff
- noun an ordinary man
- a lucky stiff
- a working stiff
- noun the dead body of a human being
remains; clay; corpse; cadaver.
- the cadaver was intended for dissection
- the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse
- the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river
- honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay
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boisterous
- adjective satellite noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
rambunctious; rumbustious; robustious; unruly.
- a boisterous crowd
- a social gathering that became rambunctious and out of hand
- a robustious group of teenagers
- beneath the rumbustious surface of his paintings is sympathy for the vulnerability of ordinary human beings
- an unruly class
- adjective satellite full of rough and exuberant animal spirits
knockabout.
- boisterous practical jokes
- knockabout comedy
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authorisation
- noun a document giving an official instruction or command
authorization; mandate.
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions
potency; authority; say-so; dominance; authorization.
- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
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uninteresting
- adjective arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
- a very uninteresting account of her trip
- adjective satellite characteristic or suggestive of an institution especially in being uniform or dull or unimaginative
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amusive
- adjective satellite providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
diverting; amusing.
- an amusing speaker
- a diverting story
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heavy
- noun an actor who plays villainous roles
- noun a serious (or tragic) role in a play
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resistless
- adjective impossible to resist; overpowering
irresistible.
- irresistible (or resistless) impulses
- what happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?
- adjective satellite offering no resistance
supine; unresisting.
- resistless hostages
- No other colony showed such supine, selfish helplessness in allowing her own border citizens to be mercilessly harried"- Theodore Roosevelt
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unproductive
- adjective not producing or capable of producing
- elimination of high-cost or unproductive industries
- adjective satellite not producing desired results
- the talks between labor and management were unproductive
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knockout
- noun a very attractive or seductive looking woman
sweetheart; peach; beauty; lulu; smasher; stunner; ravisher; mantrap; dish; looker.
- noun a blow that renders the opponent unconscious
kayo; KO.
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hard
- adjective not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
difficult.
- a difficult task
- nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access
- difficult times
- why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?
- adjective dispassionate;
- took a hard look
- a hard bargainer
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mighteous
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fist
- noun a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
clenched fist.
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album
- noun one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
record album.
- noun a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc
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vehement
- adjective satellite marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
fierce; tearing; trigger-happy; violent.
- fierce loyalty
- in a tearing rage
- vehement dislike
- violent passions
- adjective satellite characterized by great force or energy
- vehement deluges of rain
- vehement clapping
- a vehement defense
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effectual
- adjective producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
efficacious; effective.
- an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford
- effective teaching methods
- effective steps toward peace
- made an effective entrance
- his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
- an efficacious law
- adjective satellite having legal efficacy or force
sound; legal.
- a sound title to the property
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steamroll
- verb bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
steamroller.
- The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat
- verb proceed with great force
steamroller.
- The new teacher tends to steamroller
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hercules
- noun (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
Alcides; Herakles; Heracles.
- noun a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis
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imperative
- noun a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
imperative form; jussive mood; imperative mood.
- noun some duty that is essential and urgent
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tiresome
- adjective satellite so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
tedious; slow; ho-hum; boring; wearisome; deadening; dull; irksome.
- a boring evening with uninteresting people
- the deadening effect of some routine tasks
- a dull play
- his competent but dull performance
- a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention
- what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke
- tedious days on the train
- the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain
- other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome
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dominate
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
prevail; reign; rule; predominate.
- Money reigns supreme here
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
- verb be in control
- Her husband completely dominates her
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sunday_punch
- noun a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing
KO punch; haymaker; knockout punch.
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self-determination
- noun government of a political unit by its own people
self-rule; self-government.
- noun determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion
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colorless
- adjective lacking in variety and interest
colourless.
- a colorless and unimaginative person
- a colorless description of the parade
- adjective weak in color; not colorful
colourless.
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veto
- noun a vote that blocks a decision
- noun the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)
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hefty
- adjective satellite (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
powerful; brawny; muscular; sinewy.
- a hefty athlete
- a muscular boxer
- powerful arms
- adjective satellite of considerable weight and size
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free
- noun people who are free
free people.
- the home of the free and the brave
- verb grant freedom to; free from confinement
unloosen; unloose; loose; release; liberate.
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bowelless
- adjective satellite ruthless in competition
fierce; cutthroat.
- cutthroat competition
- bowelless readiness to take advantage
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attendant
- noun someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
tender; attender.
- noun a person who is present and participates in a meeting
attendee; attender; meeter.
- he was a regular attender at department meetings
- the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees
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knit
- noun a fabric made by knitting
- noun a basic knitting stitch
plain; plain stitch; knit stitch.
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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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waxy
- adjective made of or covered with wax
waxen.
- waxen candles
- careful, the floor is waxy
- adjective easily impressed or influenced
impressible; impressionable.
- an impressionable youngster
- an impressionable age
- a waxy mind
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enormous
- adjective satellite extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree; that a whole civilization should be dependent on technology"- Walter Lippman
tremendous.
- an enormous boulder
- enormous expenses
- tremendous sweeping plains
- a tremendous fact in human experience
- a plane took off with a tremendous noise
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terrible
- adjective satellite causing fear or dread or terror
dreadful; direful; horrific; fearful; frightening; dread; dire; horrendous; awful; dreaded; fearsome.
- the awful war
- an awful risk
- dire news
- a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
- the dread presence of the headmaster
- polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was
- a dreadful storm
- a fearful howling
- horrendous explosions shook the city
- a terrible curse
- adjective satellite exceptionally bad or displeasing
dreadful; atrocious; unspeakable; awful; abominable; painful.
- atrocious taste
- abominable workmanship
- an awful voice
- dreadful manners
- a painful performance
- terrible handwriting
- an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
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keen
- noun a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
- verb express grief verbally
lament.
- we lamented the death of the child
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massive
- adjective satellite imposing in size or bulk or solidity
monumental; monolithic.
- massive oak doors
- Moore's massive sculptures
- the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture
- a monumental scale
- adjective satellite being the same substance throughout
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divine
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; Creator; God Almighty; Almighty; Lord; Maker; Godhead.
- noun a clergyman or other person in religious orders
cleric; ecclesiastic; churchman.
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predominate
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
dominate; prevail; reign; rule.
- Money reigns supreme here
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
- verb appear very large or occupy a commanding position
tower; loom; hulk.
- The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
- Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
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maddened
- adjective satellite marked by extreme anger
furious; enraged; angered; infuriated.
- the enraged bull attached
- furious about the accident
- a furious scowl
- infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy
- could not control the maddened crowd
- verb cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
madden; craze.
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enraged
- adjective satellite marked by extreme anger
furious; angered; maddened; infuriated.
- the enraged bull attached
- furious about the accident
- a furious scowl
- infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy
- could not control the maddened crowd
- verb put into a rage; make violently angry
enrage.
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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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grade
- noun a body of students who are taught together
course; class; form.
- early morning classes are always sleepy
- noun a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
tier; level.
- lumber of the highest grade
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threatening
- adjective satellite threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
minatory; minacious; sinister; forbidding; baleful; ominous; menacing.
- a baleful look
- forbidding thunderclouds
- his tone became menacing
- ominous rumblings of discontent
- sinister storm clouds
- a sinister smile
- his threatening behavior
- ugly black clouds
- the situation became ugly
- verb pose a threat to; present a danger to
jeopardise; peril; jeopardize; imperil; endanger; threaten; menace.
- The pollution is endangering the crops
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powerful
- adjective having great power or force or potency or effect
- the most powerful government in western Europe
- his powerful arms
- a powerful bomb
- the horse's powerful kick
- powerful drugs
- a powerful argument
- adjective satellite strong enough to knock down or overwhelm
knock-down.
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rank
- noun a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
- the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen
- noun relative status
- his salary was determined by his rank and seniority
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carry
- noun the act of carrying something
- verb move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
transport.
- You must carry your camping gear
- carry the suitcases to the car
- This train is carrying nuclear waste
- These pipes carry waste water into the river
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gripping
- adjective satellite capable of arousing and holding the attention
absorbing; riveting; engrossing; fascinating.
- verb hold fast or firmly
grip.
- He gripped the steering wheel
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comic
- noun a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
comedian.
- adjective satellite arousing or provoking laughter
funny; risible; mirthful; amusing; laughable; comical.
- an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls
- an amusing fellow
- a comic hat
- a comical look of surprise
- funny stories that made everybody laugh
- a very funny writer
- it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much
- a mirthful experience
- risible courtroom antics
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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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god_almighty
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; Creator; Almighty; Lord; Divine; Maker; Godhead.
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covalence
- noun valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share
covalency.
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callous
- verb make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
cauterise; cauterize.
- adjective satellite emotionally hardened
pachydermatous; indurate.
- a callous indifference to suffering
- cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion
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master
- noun an artist of consummate skill
maestro.
- a master of the violin
- one of the old masters
- noun a person who has general authority over others
lord; overlord.
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set_up
- verb set up or found
found; establish; launch.
- She set up a literacy program
- verb create by putting components or members together
tack together; tack; assemble; piece; put together.
- She pieced a quilt
- He tacked together some verses
- They set up a committee
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beardown
- adjective satellite with full strength
- his beardown performance in the exhibition game
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covalency
- noun valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share
covalence.
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vigorous
- adjective satellite characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
- a vigorous hiker
- gave her skirt a vigorous shake
- a vigorous campaign
- a vigorous foreign policy
- vigorous opposition to the war
- adjective satellite strong and active physically or mentally
- a vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback"- W.H.Hudson
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preponderate
- verb weigh more heavily
outweigh; overbalance; outbalance.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
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hum
- noun the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
busyness.
- they manifested all the busyness of a pack of beavers
- there is a constant hum of military preparation
- noun an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan
Al Faran; Harkat ul-Mujahedeen; HUA; Harkat-ul-Mujahidin; Harkat ul-Ansar; Movement of Holy Warriors.
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sizable
- adjective satellite fairly large
sizeable; ample.
- a sizable fortune
- an ample waistline
- of ample proportions
- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
sizeable; respectable; healthy; hefty; tidy; goodly; goodish.
- it cost a considerable amount
- a goodly amount
- received a hefty bonus
- a respectable sum
- a tidy sum of money
- a sizable fortune
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legal_power
- noun (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
jurisdiction.
- courts having jurisdiction in this district
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overwhelming
- adjective satellite so strong as to be irresistible
overpowering.
- an overpowering need for solitude
- the temptation to despair may become overwhelming
- an overwhelming majority
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overwhelm; overpower; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
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discretionary
- adjective satellite having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
discretional.
- The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds
- adjective satellite (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed
- discretionary funds
- discretionary income
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rugged
- adjective sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
- with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture
- adjective having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
furrowed.
- furrowed fields
- his furrowed face lit by a warming smile
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creator
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; God Almighty; Almighty; Lord; Divine; Maker; Godhead.
- noun a person who grows or makes or invents things
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boring
- noun the act of drilling
drilling.
- noun the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
oil production; drilling.
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big-shouldered
- adjective satellite having broad shoulders
square-shouldered; broad-shouldered.
- big-shouldered and heavy-armed
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discriminating
- adjective showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
- the discriminating eye of the connoisseur
- verb recognize or perceive the difference
know apart; discriminate.
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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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persuade
- verb win approval or support for
carry; sway.
- Carry all before one
- His speech did not sway the voters
- verb cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
- You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!
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iron
- noun a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
atomic number 26; Fe.
- noun a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
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happy
- adjective enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
- a happy smile
- spent many happy days on the beach
- a happy marriage
- adjective satellite marked by good fortune
felicitous.
- a felicitous life
- a happy outcome
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and
A particle which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence. (a) It is sometimes used emphatically; as, "there are women and women," that is, two very different sorts of women. (b) By a rhetorical figure, notions, one of which is modificatory of the other, are connected by and; as, "the tediousness and process of my travel," that is, the tedious process, etc.; "thy fair and outward character," that is, thy outwardly fair character, Schmidt's Shak. Lex.
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personal_magnetism
- noun a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
charisma; personal appeal.
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tidy
- noun receptacle that holds odds and ends (as sewing materials)
- verb put (things or places) in order
straighten out; tidy up; straighten; clean up; square away; neaten.
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pedestrian
- noun a person who travels by foot
walker; footer.
- adjective satellite lacking wit or imagination
prosaic; prosy; earthbound.
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say
- noun the chance to speak
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
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brawny
- adjective satellite (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
hefty; powerful; muscular; sinewy.
- a hefty athlete
- a muscular boxer
- powerful arms
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tongued
- adjective provided with or resembling a tongue; often used in combination
- tongued shoes
- tongued boards
- toungued lightning
- long-tongued
- verb articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments
tongue.
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beefy
- adjective satellite muscular and heavily built
buirdly; husky; burly; strapping.
- a beefy wrestler
- had a tall burly frame
- clothing sizes for husky boys
- a strapping boy of eighteen
- `buirdly' is a Scottish term
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strength
- noun the property of being physically or mentally strong
- fatigue sapped his strength
- noun capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war
military posture; military capability; military strength; posture.
- we faced an army of great strength
- politicians have neglected our military posture
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built
- adjective satellite (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
reinforced.
- the built liquid detergents
- verb make by combining materials and parts
make; build; construct.
- this little pig made his house out of straw
- Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
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efficient
- adjective being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
- an efficient production manager
- efficient engines save gas
- adjective satellite able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
effective.
- people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw
- effective personnel
- an efficient secretary
- the efficient cause of the revolution
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self
- noun your consciousness of your own identity
ego.
- noun a person considered as a unique individual
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able
- adjective (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
- able to swim
- she was able to program her computer
- we were at last able to buy a car
- able to get a grant for the project
- adjective satellite have the skills and qualifications to do things well
capable.
- able teachers
- a capable administrator
- children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
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impotent
- adjective lacking power or ability; morality without technology is impotent"- Freeman J.Dyson
- Technology without morality is barbarous
- felt impotent rage
- adjective (of a male) unable to copulate
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square
- noun (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
foursquare.
- you can compute the area of a square if you know the length of its sides
- noun the product of two equal terms
second power.
- nine is the second power of three
- gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance
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amusing
- adjective satellite providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
diverting; amusive.
- an amusing speaker
- a diverting story
- verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
disport; amuse; divert.
- The play amused the ladies
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korean
- noun a native or inhabitant of Korea who speaks the Korean language
- noun the Altaic language spoken by Koreans
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effectiveness
- noun power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
effectuality; effectivity; effectualness.
- noun capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
strength; potency.
- the toxin's potency
- the strength of the drinks
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inured
- adjective satellite made tough by habitual exposure
enured; hardened.
- hardened fishermen
- a peasant, dark, lean-faced, wind-inured"- Robert Lynd
- our successors...may be graver, more inured and equable men"- V.S.Pritchett
- verb cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
harden; indurate; inure.
- He was inured to the cold
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play
- noun a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
drama; dramatic play.
- he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway
- noun a theatrical performance of a drama
- the play lasted two hours
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mortmain
- noun real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
dead hand.
- noun the oppressive influence of past events or decisions
dead hand of the past; dead hand.
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charm
- noun attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
appeal; appealingness.
- his smile was part of his appeal to her
- noun a verbal formula believed to have magical force
magical spell; magic spell; spell.
- he whispered a spell as he moved his hands
- inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
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grave
- noun death of a person
- he went to his grave without forgiving me
- from cradle to grave
- noun a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
tomb.
- he put flowers on his mother's grave
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herakles
- noun (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
Alcides; Hercules; Heracles.
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incisive
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; penetrating; penetrative; piercing; discriminating; keen; sharp; knifelike.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
- adjective satellite suitable for cutting or piercing
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sturdy
- adjective satellite having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
hardy; stalwart; stout.
- hardy explorers of northern Canada
- proud of her tall stalwart son
- stout seamen
- sturdy young athletes
- adjective not making concessions
uncompromising; inflexible.
- took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks
- uncompromising honesty
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clear
- noun the state of being free of suspicion
- investigation showed that he was in the clear
- noun a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
open.
- finally broke out of the forest into the open
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upset
- noun an unhappy and worried mental state
perturbation; disturbance.
- there was too much anger and disturbance
- she didn't realize the upset she caused me
- noun the act of disturbing the mind or body
overthrow; derangement.
- his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
- she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
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drive
- noun the act of applying force to propel something
thrust; driving force.
- after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off
- noun a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine
- a variable speed drive permitted operation through a range of speeds
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lordship
- noun the authority of a lord
- noun a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
- Your Lordship
- His Lordship
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entertaining
- adjective satellite agreeably diverting
- an entertaining puppet show
- films should be entertaining
- verb provide entertainment for
entertain.
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ho
- noun a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
holmium; atomic number 67.
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overhasty
- adjective satellite done with very great haste and without due deliberation
hasty; precipitate; precipitant; precipitous.
- hasty marriage seldom proveth well"- Shakespeare
- hasty makeshifts take the place of planning"- Arthur Geddes
- rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion
- wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king
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big-boned
- adjective satellite having a bone structure that is massive in contrast with the surrounding flesh
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absorbing
- adjective satellite capable of arousing and holding the attention
riveting; engrossing; gripping; fascinating.
- verb become imbued
absorb.
- The liquids, light, and gases absorb
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jurisdiction
- noun (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
legal power.
- courts having jurisdiction in this district
- noun in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
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bring
- verb take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
take; convey.
- Bring me the box from the other room
- Take these letters to the boss
- This brings me to the main point
- verb cause to come into a particular state or condition
- Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence
- bring water to the boiling point
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rough
- noun the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short
- verb prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
rough in; rough out.
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slow
- verb lose velocity; move more slowly
decelerate; slow down; retard; slow up.
- verb become slow or slower
slacken; slow down; slack; slow up.
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ho-hum
- adjective satellite so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
tedious; slow; boring; wearisome; deadening; tiresome; dull; irksome.
- a boring evening with uninteresting people
- the deadening effect of some routine tasks
- a dull play
- his competent but dull performance
- a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention
- what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke
- tedious days on the train
- the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain
- other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome
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title
- noun a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
statute title; rubric.
- Title 8 provided federal help for schools
- noun the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.
- he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the title
- he refused to give titles to his paintings
- I can never remember movie titles
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coaxing
- noun flattery designed to gain favor
blarney; soft soap; sweet talk.
- verb influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
wheedle; coax; inveigle; cajole; sweet-talk; blarney; palaver.
- He palavered her into going along
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discretional
- adjective satellite having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
discretionary.
- The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds
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hardened
- adjective satellite used of persons; emotionally hardened
case-hardened; hard-boiled.
- faced a case-hardened judge
- verb become hard or harder
harden; indurate.
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shrill
- verb utter a shrill cry
pipe; pipe up; shriek.
- adjective satellite having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
sharp.
- a shrill whistle
- a shrill gaiety
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godlike
- adjective satellite appropriate to or befitting a god
divine.
- the divine strength of Achilles
- a man of godlike sagacity
- man must play God for he has acquired certain godlike powers"-R.H.Roveref
- adjective satellite being or having the nature of a god; 'tis God-like to create"-J.G.Saxe
divine.
- the custom of killing the divine king upon any serious failure of his...powers"-J.G.Frazier
- the divine will
- the divine capacity for love
- 'Tis wise to learn
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imperium
- noun the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
empire.
- noun supreme authority; absolute dominion
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dominant
- noun (music) the fifth note of the diatonic scale
- noun an allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different
dominant allele.
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colorful
- adjective having striking color
colourful.
- adjective striking in variety and interest
colourful.
- a colorful period of history
- a colorful character
- colorful language
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dc
- noun the district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the capital of the United States and created out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia
District of Columbia; D.C..
- noun an electric current that flows in one direction steadily
direct electric current; direct current.
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heracles
- noun (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
Alcides; Hercules; Herakles.
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incapacitated
- adjective satellite lacking in or deprived of strength or power
helpless.
- lying ill and helpless
- helpless with laughter
- verb make unable to perform a certain action
disenable; disable; incapacitate.
- disable this command on your computer
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shrillness
- noun the quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses
- the shrillness of her hair color
- noun having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound
stridence; stridency.
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bad
- noun that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
badness.
- take the bad with the good
- adjective having undesirable or negative qualities
- a bad report card
- his sloppy appearance made a bad impression
- a bad little boy
- clothes in bad shape
- a bad cut
- bad luck
- the news was very bad
- the reviews were bad
- the pay is bad
- it was a bad light for reading
- the movie was a bad choice
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streamlined
- adjective satellite made efficient by stripping off nonessentials
- short streamlined meetings
- a streamlined hiring process
- verb contour economically or efficiently
streamline.
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double
- noun a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
two-base hit; two-baser; two-bagger.
- he hit a double to deep centerfield
- noun a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts
stunt man; stunt woman.
- his first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable
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rein
- noun one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
- noun any means of control
- he took up the reins of government
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squeeze_play
- noun an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
squeeze; power play.
- she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away
- noun a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitch
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wearisome
- adjective satellite so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
tedious; slow; ho-hum; boring; deadening; tiresome; dull; irksome.
- a boring evening with uninteresting people
- the deadening effect of some routine tasks
- a dull play
- his competent but dull performance
- a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention
- what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke
- tedious days on the train
- the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain
- other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome
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strengthened
- adjective satellite given added strength or support
reinforced.
- reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting
- verb make strong or stronger
strengthen; fortify; beef up.
- This exercise will strengthen your upper body
- strengthen the relations between the two countries
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set
- noun a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
- a set of books
- a set of golf clubs
- a set of teeth
- noun (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
- the set of prime numbers is infinite
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fascinating
- adjective satellite capable of arousing and holding the attention
absorbing; riveting; engrossing; gripping.
- verb cause to be interested or curious
intrigue; fascinate.
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blackball
- noun the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
barring.
- verb expel from a community or group
ostracize; shun; cast out; ban; ostracise; banish.
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potent
- adjective satellite having great influence
powerful.
- adjective satellite having or wielding force or authority
strong.
- providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons
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unmistakable
- adjective satellite clearly evident to the mind
- his opposition to slavery was unmistakable
- adjective satellite clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
evident; patent; plain; apparent; manifest.
- the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields
- evident hostility
- manifest disapproval
- patent advantages
- made his meaning plain
- it is plain that he is no reactionary
- in plain view
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ironlike
- adjective satellite exhibiting strength or hardness like that of iron
- ironlike determination
- ironlike nerves
- ironlike discipline of the Marines
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throttlehold
- noun complete power over a person or situation
stranglehold; chokehold.
- corporations have a stranglehold on the media
- the president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public
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subject
- noun the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
topic; theme.
- he didn't want to discuss that subject
- it was a very sensitive topic
- his letters were always on the theme of love
- noun something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation
content; depicted object.
- a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject
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degree
- noun a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
grade; level.
- a moderate grade of intelligence
- a high level of care is required
- it is all a matter of degree
- noun a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
point; stage; level.
- a remarkable degree of frankness
- at what stage are the social sciences?
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inefficacious
- adjective lacking the power to produce a desired effect
- laws that are inefficacious in stopping crime
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weapon
- noun any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
arm; weapon system.
- he was licensed to carry a weapon
- noun a means of persuading or arguing
artillery.
- he used all his conversational weapons
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unable
- adjective (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
- unable to get to town without a car
- unable to obtain funds
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
- dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately
- the sun was unable to melt enough snow
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chemic
- adjective relating to or used in chemistry
chemical.
- chemical engineer
- chemical balance
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weak
- adjective wanting in physical strength
- adjective satellite overly diluted; thin and insipid
watery; washy.
- washy coffee
- watery milk
- weak tea
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news
- noun information about recent and important events
tidings; word; intelligence.
- they awaited news of the outcome
- noun information reported in a newspaper or news magazine
- the news of my death was greatly exaggerated
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maker
- noun a person who makes things
shaper.
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; Creator; God Almighty; Almighty; Lord; Divine; Godhead.
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useable
- adjective satellite fit or ready for use or service
usable; operable; functional; operational.
- the toaster was still functional even after being dropped
- the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable
- an operational aircraft
- the dishwasher is now in working order
- adjective satellite capable of being put to use
usable.
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realizable
- adjective satellite capable of being realized
- realizable benefits of the plan
- adjective satellite capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
manageable; accomplishable; doable; achievable.
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instant
- noun a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
wink; blink of an eye; flash; New York minute; twinkling; jiffy; heartbeat; split second; trice.
- if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash
- noun a particular point in time
moment; second; minute.
- the moment he arrived the party began
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influential
- adjective having or exercising influence or power
- an influential newspaper
- influential leadership for peace
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bivalent
- adjective having a valence of two or having two valences
divalent.
- adjective used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
double.
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precipitous
- adjective satellite done with very great haste and without due deliberation
hasty; precipitate; overhasty; precipitant.
- hasty marriage seldom proveth well"- Shakespeare
- hasty makeshifts take the place of planning"- Arthur Geddes
- rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion
- wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king
- adjective satellite extremely steep
sharp; abrupt.
- an abrupt canyon
- the precipitous rapids of the upper river
- the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
- a sharp drop
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interesting
- adjective arousing or holding the attention
- verb excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
interest.
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superhuman
- adjective above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
- superhuman beings
- superhuman strength
- soldiers driven mad by superhuman misery
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regent
- noun members of a governing board
trustee.
- noun someone who rules during the absence or incapacity or minority of the country's monarch
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tough
- noun someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
street fighter.
- noun an aggressive and violent young criminal
strong-armer; goon; punk; hoodlum; thug; toughie; hood.
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christ
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
the Nazarene; Jesus of Nazareth; Good Shepherd; Jesus; Saviour; Redeemer; Savior; Deliverer; Jesus Christ.
- noun any expected deliverer
messiah.
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color
- noun a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
colour; coloring; colouring.
- a white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light
- noun interest and variety and intensity
vividness; colour.
- the Puritan Period was lacking in color
- the characters were delineated with exceptional vividness
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turn_up_the_pressure
- verb apply great or increased pressure
turn up the heat.
- The Democrats turned up the heat on their candidate to concede the election
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competent
- adjective properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
- adjective satellite adequate for the purpose
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coercive
- adjective satellite serving or intended to coerce
- authority is directional instead of coercive
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charismatic
- adjective satellite possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
magnetic.
- a charismatic leader
- a magnetic personality
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capable
- adjective (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
- capable of winning
- capable of hard work
- capable of walking on two feet
- adjective satellite possibly accepting or permitting
subject; open.
- a passage capable of misinterpretation
- open to interpretation
- an issue open to question
- the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
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hitting
- noun the act of contacting one thing with another
hit; striking.
- repeated hitting raised a large bruise
- after three misses she finally got a hit
- verb cause to move by striking
hit.
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almighty
- adjective satellite having unlimited power
omnipotent; all-powerful.
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; Creator; God Almighty; Lord; Divine; Maker; Godhead.
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charisma
- noun a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
personal magnetism; personal appeal.
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trigger
- noun lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
gun trigger.
- noun a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
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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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rebarbative
- adjective satellite serving or tending to repel
repellant; repellent.
- he became rebarbative and prickly and spiteful
- I find his obsequiousness repellent
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knockabout
- noun a sloop with a simplified rig and no bowsprit
- adjective satellite full of rough and exuberant animal spirits
boisterous.
- boisterous practical jokes
- knockabout comedy
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life
- noun a characteristic state or mode of living
- social life
- city life
- real life
- noun the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
living.
- he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
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efficacy
- noun capacity or power to produce a desired effect
efficaciousness.
- concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine
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mainful
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steamroller
- noun a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
juggernaut.
- noun vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements
road roller.
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determination
- noun the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
finding.
- the determination of molecular structures
- noun the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
purpose.
- his determination showed in his every movement
- he is a man of purpose
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resistant
- adjective satellite relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
immune.
- adjective satellite able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
tolerant.
- the plant is tolerant of saltwater
- these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided
- the new hybrid is more resistant to drought
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volunteer
- noun (military) a person who freely enlists for service
military volunteer; voluntary.
- noun a person who performs voluntary work
unpaid worker.
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intriguing
- adjective satellite disturbingly provocative
challenging.
- verb cause to be interested or curious
intrigue; fascinate.
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toothless
- adjective lacking teeth
- most birds are toothless
- a toothless old crone
- adjective satellite lacking necessary force for effectiveness
- a toothless piece of legislation
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prestigious
- adjective satellite having an illustrious reputation; respected
esteemed; honored.
- our esteemed leader
- a prestigious author
- adjective satellite exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige
- a prestigious professor at a prestigious university
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dead_hand
- noun real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
mortmain.
- noun the oppressive influence of past events or decisions
dead hand of the past; mortmain.
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turn_up_the_heat
- verb apply great or increased pressure
turn up the pressure.
- The Democrats turned up the heat on their candidate to concede the election
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corporatism
- noun control of a state or organization by large interest groups
- individualism is in danger of being swamped by a kind of corporatism
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will
- noun the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
volition.
- the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith
- noun a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
- where there's a will there's a way
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cast
- noun the actors in a play
cast of characters; dramatis personae.
- noun container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
mould; mold.
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mesomorphic
- adjective having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
muscular.
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wild
- noun a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
natural state; state of nature.
- he lived in the wild
- they collected mushrooms in the wild
- noun a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
wilderness.
- it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers
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preponderant
- adjective satellite having superior power and influence
overriding; paramount; preponderating; predominant; predominate.
- the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
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sizeable
- adjective satellite fairly large
sizable; ample.
- a sizable fortune
- an ample waistline
- of ample proportions
- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
respectable; healthy; hefty; tidy; sizable; goodly; goodish.
- it cost a considerable amount
- a goodly amount
- received a hefty bonus
- a respectable sum
- a tidy sum of money
- a sizable fortune
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concomitant
- noun an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
attendant; accompaniment; co-occurrence.
- adjective satellite following or accompanying as a consequence
accompanying; incidental; consequent; attendant; resultant; sequent; ensuant.
- an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems
- snags incidental to the changeover in management
- attendant circumstances
- the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness
- the ensuant response to his appeal
- the resultant savings were considerable
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obtrusive
- adjective undesirably noticeable
noticeable.
- the obtrusive behavior of a spoiled child
- equally obtrusive was the graffiti
- adjective satellite sticking out; protruding
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ready
- noun poised for action
- their guns were at the ready
- verb prepare for eating by applying heat
cook; fix; make; prepare.
- Cook me dinner, please
- can you make me an omelette?
- fix breakfast for the guests, please
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utile
- adjective being of use or service
useful.
- the girl felt motherly and useful
- a useful job
- a useful member of society
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patent
- noun a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
patent of invention.
- noun an official document granting a right or privilege
letters patent.
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sacred_trinity
- noun the union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead
Holy Trinity; Trinity; Blessed Trinity.
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romance
- noun a relationship between two lovers
love affair.
- noun an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure)
romanticism.
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utilitarian
- noun someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility
- adjective satellite having a useful function
useful.
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terrorise
- verb coerce by violence or with threats
terrorize.
- verb fill with terror; frighten greatly
terrorize; terrify.
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angered
- adjective satellite marked by extreme anger
furious; enraged; maddened; infuriated.
- the enraged bull attached
- furious about the accident
- a furious scowl
- infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy
- could not control the maddened crowd
- verb make angry
anger.
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tedious
- adjective satellite so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
slow; ho-hum; boring; wearisome; deadening; tiresome; dull; irksome.
- a boring evening with uninteresting people
- the deadening effect of some routine tasks
- a dull play
- his competent but dull performance
- a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention
- what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke
- tedious days on the train
- the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain
- other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome
- adjective satellite using or containing too many words
windy; wordy; long-winded; verbose.
- long-winded (or windy) speakers
- verbose and ineffective instructional methods
- newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
- proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes
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weather-beaten
- adjective satellite tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
- adjective satellite worn by exposure to the weather
weathered; weatherworn.
- a house of weathered shingles
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soporiferous
- adjective satellite sleep inducing
hypnagogic; hypnogogic; soporific; somniferous; somnific.
- adjective satellite inducing mental lethargy
soporific; narcotic.
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upon
On; -- used in all the senses of that word, with which it is interchangeable. "
Upon an hill of flowers."
Chaucer. Our host upon his stirrups stood anon. Chaucer.
Thou shalt take of the blood that is upon the altar. Ex. xxix. 21.
The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. Judg. xvi. 9.
As I did stand my watch upon the hill. Shak.
He made a great difference between people that did rebel upon wantonness, and them that did rebel upon want. Bacon.
This advantage we lost upon the invention of firearms. Addison.
Upon the whole, it will be necessary to avoid that perpetual repetition of the same epithets which we find in Homer. Pope.
He had abandoned the frontiers, retiring upon Glasgow. Sir. W. Scott.
Philip swore upon the Evangelists to abstain from aggression in my absence. Landor.
✍ Upon conveys a more distinct notion that on carries with it of something that literally or metaphorically bears or supports. It is less employed than it used to be, on having for the most part taken its place. Some expressions formed with it belong only to old style; as, upon pity they were taken away; that is, in consequence of pity: upon the rate of thirty thousand; that is, amounting to the rate: to die upon the hand; that is, by means of the hand: he had a garment upon; that is, upon himself: the time is coming fast upon; that is, upon the present time. By the omission of its object, upon acquires an adverbial sense, as in the last two examples.
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effect
- noun a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
result; consequence; upshot; outcome; issue; event.
- the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
- his decision had depressing consequences for business
- he acted very wise after the event
- noun an outward appearance
impression.
- he made a good impression
- I wanted to create an impression of success
- she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting
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monolithic
- adjective satellite imposing in size or bulk or solidity
monumental; massive.
- massive oak doors
- Moore's massive sculptures
- the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture
- a monumental scale
- adjective satellite characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity
- a monolithic society
- a monolithic worldwide movement
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hand
- noun the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
mitt; paw; manus.
- he had the hands of a surgeon
- he extended his mitt
- noun a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
hired hand; hired man.
- the hired hand fixed the railing
- a ranch hand
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impelling
- adjective satellite markedly effective as if by emotional pressure
- impelling skill as a teller of tales
- an impelling personality
- verb urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
impel; force.
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coercion
- noun the act of compelling by force of authority
- noun using force to cause something to occur
compulsion.
- though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game
- they didn't have to use coercion
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unmighty
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fierce
- adjective satellite marked by extreme and violent energy
furious; ferocious; savage.
- a ferocious beating
- fierce fighting
- a furious battle
- adjective satellite marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
vehement; tearing; trigger-happy; violent.
- fierce loyalty
- in a tearing rage
- vehement dislike
- violent passions
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robust
- adjective sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
- a robust body
- a robust perennial
- adjective satellite marked by richness and fullness of flavor
full-bodied; rich; racy.
- a rich ruby port
- full-bodied wines
- a robust claret
- the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
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effectivity
- noun power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
effectuality; effectiveness; effectualness.
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businesslike
- adjective satellite exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
- adjective satellite not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
earnest.
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colour
- noun any material used for its color
color; coloring material; colouring material.
- she used a different color for the trim
- noun a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks)
color; people of color; people of colour.
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persuasive
- adjective intended or having the power to induce action or belief
- persuasive eloquence
- a most persuasive speaker
- a persuasive argument
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well
- noun a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
- noun a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
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stranglehold
- noun complete power over a person or situation
chokehold; throttlehold.
- corporations have a stranglehold on the media
- the president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public
- noun a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe
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severe
- adjective satellite intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
terrible; wicked.
- severe pain
- a severe case of flu
- a terrible cough
- under wicked fire from the enemy's guns
- a wicked cough
- adjective satellite very strong or vigorous
knockout; hard.
- strong winds
- a hard left to the chin
- a knockout punch
- a severe blow
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command
- noun an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
bid; dictation; bidding.
- noun a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
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virile
- adjective satellite characterized by energy and vigor
- a virile and ever stronger free society
- a new and virile leadership
- adjective satellite characteristic of a man
manful; male; manly; manlike.
- a deep male voice
- manly sports
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muscle
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
musculus.
- noun animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
muscular tissue.
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godhead
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; Creator; God Almighty; Almighty; Lord; Divine; Maker.
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thickened
- adjective satellite made or having become thick
- thickened bronchial arteries
- verb make thick or thicker
thicken; inspissate.
- Thicken the sauce
- inspissate the tar so that it becomes pitch
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executive
- noun a person responsible for the administration of a business
executive director.
- noun persons who administer the law
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violent
- adjective acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
- a violent attack
- a violent person
- violent feelings
- a violent rage
- felt a violent dislike
- adjective satellite effected by force or injury rather than natural causes
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outbalance
- verb weigh more heavily
outweigh; overbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
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cut
- noun a share of the profits
- everyone got a cut of the earnings
- noun (film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next
- the cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt
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impressible
- adjective easily impressed or influenced
waxy; impressionable.
- an impressionable youngster
- an impressionable age
- a waxy mind
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alternate
- noun someone who takes the place of another person
replacement; surrogate.
- verb go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
jump.
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attractive
- adjective pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
- a remarkably attractive young man
- an attractive personality
- attractive clothes
- a book with attractive illustrations
- adjective satellite having power to arouse interest
- an attractive opportunity
- the job is attractive because of the pay
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crying
- noun the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
tears; weeping.
- I hate to hear the crying of a child
- she was in tears
- noun a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
cry; shout; call; outcry; vociferation; yell.
- the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
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broad-shouldered
- adjective satellite having broad shoulders
square-shouldered; big-shouldered.
- big-shouldered and heavy-armed
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herculean
- adjective satellite displaying superhuman strength or power
powerful.
- adjective satellite extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules
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grip
- noun the act of grasping
clutches; clutch; clench; grasp; hold; 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 the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
hold; handgrip; handle.
- he grabbed the hammer by the handle
- it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
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usable
- adjective satellite capable of being put to use
useable.
- adjective satellite fit or ready for use or service
useable; operable; functional; operational.
- the toaster was still functional even after being dropped
- the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable
- an operational aircraft
- the dishwasher is now in working order
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acute
- noun a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
ague; acute accent.
- adjective having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
- acute appendicitis
- the acute phase of the illness
- acute patients
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big
- adjective above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
large.
- a large city
- set out for the big city
- a large sum
- a big (or large) barn
- a large family
- big businesses
- a big expenditure
- a large number of newspapers
- a big group of scientists
- large areas of the world
- adjective satellite significant
- graduation was a big day in his life
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game
- noun a contest with rules to determine a winner
- you need four people to play this game
- noun a single play of a sport or other contest
- the game lasted two hours
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monovalent
- adjective containing only one kind of antibody
- adjective having a valence of 1
univalent.
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press
- noun the state of demanding notice or attention
pressure; insistency; imperativeness; insistence.
- the insistence of their hunger
- the press of business matters
- noun the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
public press.
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railroad
- noun line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
railway line; railway; railroad line; railway system.
- noun a line of track providing a runway for wheels
railroad track; railway.
- he walked along the railroad track
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big-chested
- adjective satellite marked by a large or well-developed chest
chesty.
- he was big-chested, big-shouldered and heavy-armed
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knock
- noun the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
knocking.
- noun negative criticism
roast.
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jehovah
- noun a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH
Yahweh; Yahveh; Jahvey; JHVH; YHVH; YHWH; Jahweh; Yahve; Wahvey; Yahwe.
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Creator; God Almighty; Almighty; Lord; Divine; Maker; Godhead.
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overriding
- adjective satellite having superior power and influence
preponderant; paramount; preponderating; predominant; predominate.
- the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
- verb rule against
override; overturn; overrule; reverse; overthrow.
- The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
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terrorize
- verb coerce by violence or with threats
terrorise.
- verb fill with terror; frighten greatly
terrorise; terrify.
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valency
- noun the phenomenon of forming chemical bonds
- noun (biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate
valence.
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stalwart
- noun a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
loyalist.
- adjective satellite having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
hardy; stout; sturdy.
- hardy explorers of northern Canada
- proud of her tall stalwart son
- stout seamen
- sturdy young athletes
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incidental
- noun (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
incidental expense; minor expense.
- he requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses
- noun an item that is incidental
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manifest
- noun a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
- verb provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
attest; certify; demonstrate; evidence.
- 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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arbitrary
- adjective based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
- an arbitrary decision
- the arbitrary rule of a dictator
- an arbitrary penalty
- of arbitrary size and shape
- an arbitrary choice
- arbitrary division of the group into halves
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hard-hitting
- adjective satellite characterized by or full of force and vigor
trenchant.
- a hard-hitting expose
- a trenchant argument
- adjective satellite aggressively and persistently persuasive
high-pressure.
- a hard-hitting advertising campaign
- a high-pressure salesman
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sinewy
- adjective satellite (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
fibrous; unchewable; stringy.
- adjective consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
tendinous.
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right
- noun an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; it is something that nobody can take away"
- they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights
- Certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- Eleanor Roosevelt
- a right is not something that somebody gives you
- noun location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
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clamant
- adjective satellite conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
vociferous; blatant; clamorous; strident.
- blatant radios
- a clamorous uproar
- strident demands
- a vociferous mob
- adjective satellite demanding attention
insistent; instant; crying; exigent.
- clamant needs
- a crying need
- regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken
- insistent hunger
- an instant need
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insistency
- noun the state of demanding notice or attention
press; pressure; imperativeness; insistence.
- the insistence of their hunger
- the press of business matters
- noun the act of insisting on something
insistence.
- insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position
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searching
- adjective satellite diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
probing; inquisitory.
- a probing inquiry
- a searching investigation of their past dealings
- verb try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
look for; search; seek.
- The police are searching for clues
- They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
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authority
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions
potency; say-so; authorisation; dominance; authorization.
- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
- noun (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
- the authorities have issued a curfew
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economic
- adjective of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
economical.
- economic growth
- aspects of social, political, and economical life
- adjective of or relating to the science of economics
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mighty
- adjective satellite having or showing great strength or force or intensity
- struck a mighty blow
- the mighty logger Paul Bunyan
- the pen is mightier than the sword"- Bulwer-Lytton
- adverb (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
powerful; right; mightily.
- the baby is mighty cute
- he's mighty tired
- it is powerful humid
- that boy is powerful big now
- they have a right nice place
- they rejoiced mightily
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insistence
- noun continual and persistent demands
insisting.
- noun the state of demanding notice or attention
press; pressure; insistency; imperativeness.
- the insistence of their hunger
- the press of business matters
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chesty
- adjective satellite marked by a large or well-developed chest
big-chested.
- he was big-chested, big-shouldered and heavy-armed
- adjective satellite having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
self-important; arrogant.
- an arrogant official
- arrogant claims
- chesty as a peacock
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divine
- noun a clergyman or other person in religious orders
cleric; ecclesiastic; churchman.
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; Creator; God Almighty; Almighty; Lord; Maker; Godhead.
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octane
- noun any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent
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irresistible
- adjective impossible to resist; overpowering
resistless.
- irresistible (or resistless) impulses
- what happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?
- adjective satellite overpoweringly attractive
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savage
- noun a member of an uncivilized people
barbarian.
- noun a cruelly rapacious person
beast; wolf; brute; wildcat.
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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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broad
- noun slang term for a woman
- a broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch
- adjective having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
wide.
- wide roads
- a wide necktie
- wide margins
- three feet wide
- a river two miles broad
- broad shoulders
- a broad river
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legal
- adjective established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
- adjective of or relating to jurisprudence
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interestingness
- noun the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
interest.
- they said nothing of great interest
- primary colors can add interest to a room
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raging
- adjective satellite characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
hot.
- the fighting became hot and heavy
- a hot engagement
- a raging battle
- the river became a raging torrent
- verb behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
ramp; storm; rage.
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discretion
- noun freedom to act or judge on one's own
- noun knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
prudence; circumspection; discreetness.
- the servants showed great tact and discretion
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economical
- adjective satellite using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
economic.
- an economic use of home heating oil
- a modern economical heating system
- an economical use of her time
- adjective of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
economic.
- economic growth
- aspects of social, political, and economical life
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compulsion
- noun an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
irresistible impulse.
- he felt a compulsion to babble on about the accident
- noun an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
obsession.
- her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly
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carte
- noun a list of dishes available at a restaurant
bill of fare; menu; carte du jour; card.
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uneffective
- adjective not producing an intended effect
ineffective; ineffectual.
- an ineffective teacher
- ineffective legislation
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act_upon
- verb have and exert influence or effect
work; influence.
- The artist's work influenced the young painter
- She worked on her friends to support the political candidate
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jejune
- adjective satellite lacking in nutritive value
insubstantial.
- the jejune diets of the very poor
- adjective satellite displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
juvenile; puerile; adolescent.
- adolescent insecurity
- jejune responses to our problems
- their behavior was juvenile
- puerile jokes
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power
- noun possession of controlling influence
powerfulness.
- the deterrent power of nuclear weapons
- the power of his love saved her
- his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade
- noun (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
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rock
- noun a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
stone.
- noun material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust
stone.
- that mountain is solid rock
- stone is abundant in New England and there are many quarries
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multivalent
- adjective used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
- adjective having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
polyvalent.
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pressure
- noun the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
pressure level; force per unit area.
- the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
- noun a force that compels
- the public brought pressure to bear on the government
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exciting
- adjective creating or arousing excitement
- an exciting account of her trip
- verb arouse or elicit a feeling
excite.
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well-knit
- adjective satellite strongly and firmly constructed
well-set.
- a well-knit argument
- a well-knit theatrical production
- well-knit athletes
- a sailor short but well-set"- Alexander Hamilton
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valence
- noun (biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate
valency.
- noun (chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent)
valency.
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have
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
rich person; wealthy person.
- verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
hold; have got.
- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
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powered
- adjective (often used in combination) having or using or propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind
- powered flight
- kerosine-powered jet engines
- verb supply the force or power for the functioning of
power.
- The gasoline powers the engines
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serviceable
- adjective ready for service or able to give long service
- serviceable equipment
- heavy serviceable fabrics
- adjective satellite capable of being put to good use
- a serviceable kitchen gadget
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drama
- noun a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
dramatic play; play.
- he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway
- noun an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional
dramatic event.
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repellent
- noun a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
repellant.
- noun a chemical substance that repels animals
repellant.
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act
- noun a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
enactment.
- noun something that people do or cause to happen
deed; human activity; human action.
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effectuality
- noun power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
effectiveness; effectivity; effectualness.
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fertile
- adjective capable of reproducing
- adjective satellite intellectually productive
fecund; prolific.
- a prolific writer
- a fecund imagination
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nerveless
- adjective satellite marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
coolheaded; cool.
- play it cool
- keep cool
- stayed coolheaded in the crisis
- the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament
- adjective satellite lacking strength
feeble.
- a weak, nerveless fool, devoid of energy and promptitude"- Nathaniel Hawthorne
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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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respectable
- adjective characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
- adjective satellite deserving of esteem and respect
honorable; good; estimable.
- all respectable companies give guarantees
- ruined the family's good name
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say-so
- noun one chap's arbitrary assertion
- noun an authoritative declaration
dictum; pronouncement.
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obligate
- verb force somebody to do something
oblige; compel.
- We compel all students to fill out this form
- verb commit in order to fulfill an obligation
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enured
- adjective satellite made tough by habitual exposure
inured; hardened.
- hardened fishermen
- a peasant, dark, lean-faced, wind-inured"- Robert Lynd
- our successors...may be graver, more inured and equable men"- V.S.Pritchett
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utility
- noun a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
public utility company; public-service corporation; public utility.
- noun the quality of being of practical use
usefulness.
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alcides
- noun (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
Hercules; Herakles; Heracles.
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detectable
- adjective satellite capable of being detected
noticeable.
- after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued
- adjective satellite easily seen or detected
perceptible.
- a detectable note of sarcasm
- he continued after a perceptible pause
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low
- noun an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
depression.
- a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow
- noun British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
David Low; Sir David Alexander Cecil Low; Sir David Low.
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way
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; fashion; manner; 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 how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
agency; means.
- a means of control
- an example is the best agency of instruction
- the true way to success
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ensuant
- adjective satellite following or accompanying as a consequence
concomitant; accompanying; incidental; consequent; attendant; resultant; sequent.
- an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems
- snags incidental to the changeover in management
- attendant circumstances
- the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness
- the ensuant response to his appeal
- the resultant savings were considerable
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glib
- adjective satellite marked by lack of intellectual depth
- glib generalizations
- a glib response to a complex question
- adjective satellite having only superficial plausibility
pat; slick.
- glib promises
- a slick commercial
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complete
- verb come or bring to a finish or an end; others finished in over 4 hours"
finish.
- He finished the dishes
- She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree
- The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours
- verb bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements
- A child would complete the family
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heat
- noun a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
heat energy.
- noun the presence of heat
high temperature; hotness.
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chest
- noun the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
pectus; thorax.
- noun box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
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suasible
- adjective satellite being susceptible to persuasion
persuasible; convincible; persuadable.
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dead
- noun people who are no longer living
- noun a time when coldness (or some other quality associated with death) is intense
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atom
- noun (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
speck; particle; molecule; corpuscle; mote.
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squeeze
- noun the act of gripping and pressing firmly
squeezing.
- he gave her cheek a playful squeeze
- noun a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
liquidity crisis; credit crunch.
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dull
- verb make dull in appearance
- Age had dulled the surface
- verb become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
- the varnished table top dulled with time
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rush
- noun the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
hurry; haste; rushing.
- in his haste to leave he forgot his book
- noun a sudden forceful flow
upsurge; spate; surge.
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evident
- adjective satellite clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
patent; plain; apparent; unmistakable; manifest.
- the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields
- evident hostility
- manifest disapproval
- patent advantages
- made his meaning plain
- it is plain that he is no reactionary
- in plain view
- adjective satellite capable of being seen or noticed
observable; discernible.
- a discernible change in attitude
- a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript
- an observable change in behavior
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dangerous
- adjective involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
unsafe.
- a dangerous criminal
- a dangerous bridge
- unemployment reached dangerous proportions
- adjective satellite causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
grievous; life-threatening; severe; serious; grave.
- a dangerous operation
- a grave situation
- a grave illness
- grievous bodily harm
- a serious wound
- a serious turn of events
- a severe case of pneumonia
- a life-threatening disease
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smooth
- noun the act of smoothing
- he gave his hair a quick smooth
- verb make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
smoothen.
- smooth the surface of the wood
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up
- verb raise
- adjective being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
- the anchor is up
- the sun is up
- he lay face up
- he is up by a pawn
- the market is up
- the corn is up
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smasher
- noun a person who smashes something
- noun a very attractive or seductive looking woman
sweetheart; peach; beauty; knockout; lulu; stunner; ravisher; mantrap; dish; looker.
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planet
- noun (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction
major planet.
- noun a person who follows or serves another
satellite.
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ruling
- noun the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
opinion.
- verb exercise authority over; as of nations
rule; govern.
- Who is governing the country now?
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grasp
- noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
appreciation; hold.
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
- noun the limit of capability
range; reach; compass.
- within the compass of education
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penetrating
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; incisive; penetrative; piercing; discriminating; keen; sharp; knifelike.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
- verb pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
penetrate; perforate.
- The bullet penetrated her chest
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monumental
- adjective relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
- the use of the arch in monumental architecture
- monumental sculptures
- adjective satellite of outstanding significance
- Einstein's monumental contributions to physics
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goodly
- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
sizeable; respectable; healthy; hefty; tidy; sizable; goodish.
- it cost a considerable amount
- a goodly amount
- received a hefty bonus
- a respectable sum
- a tidy sum of money
- a sizable fortune
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influence
- noun a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
- used her parents' influence to get the job
- noun causing something without any direct or apparent effort
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muscular
- adjective of or relating to or consisting of muscle
- adjective having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
mesomorphic.
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resultant
- noun the final point in a process
end point.
- noun something that results
final result; termination; outcome; result.
- he listened for the results on the radio
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mighty
- adjective satellite having or showing great strength or force or intensity
- struck a mighty blow
- the mighty logger Paul Bunyan
- the pen is mightier than the sword"- Bulwer-Lytton
- adverb (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
powerful; right; mightily.
- the baby is mighty cute
- he's mighty tired
- it is powerful humid
- that boy is powerful big now
- they have a right nice place
- they rejoiced mightily
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film
- noun a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
flick; picture; picture show; pic; movie; motion picture; moving-picture show; motion-picture show; moving picture.
- they went to a movie every Saturday night
- the film was shot on location
- noun a medium that disseminates moving pictures
celluloid; cinema.
- theater pieces transferred to celluloid
- this story would be good cinema
- film coverage of sporting events
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lifelike
- adjective satellite evoking lifelike images within the mind
graphic; vivid; pictorial.
- pictorial poetry and prose
- graphic accounts of battle
- a lifelike portrait
- a vivid description
- adjective satellite free from artificiality
natural.
- a lifelike pose
- a natural reaction
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polyvalent
- adjective containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen
- adjective having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
multivalent.
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soporific
- noun a drug that induces sleep
hypnotic.
- adjective satellite sleep inducing
hypnagogic; hypnogogic; soporiferous; somniferous; somnific.
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authoritative
- adjective satellite having authority or ascendancy or influence
important.
- an important official
- the captain's authoritative manner
- adjective satellite of recognized authority or excellence
definitive; classical; classic.
- the definitive work on Greece
- classical methods of navigation
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handed
- adjective having or involving the use of hands
- a handed, tree-living animal
- a four-handed card game
- verb place into the hands or custody of
give; turn over; reach; hand; pass; pass on.
- hand me the spoon, please
- Turn the files over to me, please
- He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
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cutthroat
- noun someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat
- adjective satellite ruthless in competition
fierce; bowelless.
- cutthroat competition
- bowelless readiness to take advantage
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knifelike
- adjective satellite cutting or able to cut as if with a knife
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; penetrating; incisive; penetrative; piercing; discriminating; keen; sharp.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
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predominant
- adjective satellite most frequent or common
rife; dominant; prevalent; prevailing.
- adjective satellite having superior power and influence
preponderant; overriding; paramount; preponderating; predominate.
- the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
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potency
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions
authority; say-so; authorisation; dominance; authorization.
- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
- noun capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
strength; effectiveness.
- the toxin's potency
- the strength of the drinks
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oneself
A reflexive form of the indefinite pronoun one. Commonly writen as two words, one's self. One's self (or more properly oneself), is quite a modern form. In Elizabethan English we find a man's self=one's self. Morris.
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clear-cut
- verb remove all the trees at one time
- clear-cut an acre of forest
- adjective satellite clearly or sharply defined to the mind
distinct; trenchant.
- clear-cut evidence of tampering
- Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
- trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
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convincing
- adjective causing one to believe the truth of something
- a convincing story
- a convincing manner
- verb make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
convert; win over; convince.
- He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product
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mightily
- adverb powerfully or vigorously
- he strove mightily to achieve a better position in life
- adverb (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
powerful; right; mighty.
- the baby is mighty cute
- he's mighty tired
- it is powerful humid
- that boy is powerful big now
- they have a right nice place
- they rejoiced mightily
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dragoon
- noun a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen
- verb compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
railroad; sandbag.
- They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone
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important
- adjective of great significance or value
of import.
- important people
- the important questions of the day
- adjective important in effect or meaning
significant.
- a significant change in tax laws
- a significant change in the Constitution
- a significant contribution
- significant details
- statistically significant
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serious
- adjective concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
- a serious student of history
- a serious attempt to learn to ski
- gave me a serious look
- a serious young man
- are you serious or joking?
- Don't be so serious!
- adjective satellite of great consequence
- marriage is a serious matter
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sequent
- adjective satellite in regular succession without gaps
consecutive; serial; sequential; successive.
- adjective satellite following or accompanying as a consequence
concomitant; accompanying; incidental; consequent; attendant; resultant; ensuant.
- an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems
- snags incidental to the changeover in management
- attendant circumstances
- the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness
- the ensuant response to his appeal
- the resultant savings were considerable
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regency
- noun the period of time during which a regent governs
- noun the period from 1811-1820 when the Prince of Wales was regent during George III's periods of insanity
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insipid
- adjective satellite lacking taste or flavor or tang
flat; vapid; flavorless; savorless; savourless; bland; flavourless.
- a bland diet
- insipid hospital food
- flavorless supermarket tomatoes
- vapid beer
- vapid tea
- adjective satellite lacking interest or significance or impact
jejune.
- an insipid personality
- jejune novel
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infuriated
- adjective satellite marked by extreme anger
furious; enraged; angered; maddened.
- the enraged bull attached
- furious about the accident
- a furious scowl
- infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy
- could not control the maddened crowd
- verb make furious
infuriate; incense; exasperate.
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exigent
- adjective satellite demanding attention
insistent; instant; clamant; crying.
- clamant needs
- a crying need
- regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken
- insistent hunger
- an instant need
- adjective satellite requiring precise accuracy
exacting.
- an exacting job
- became more exigent over his pronunciation
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precedent
- noun an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
case in point.
- noun (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
common law; case law.
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riveting
- adjective satellite capable of arousing and holding the attention
absorbing; engrossing; gripping; fascinating.
- verb direct one's attention on something
center; centre; pore; focus; concentrate; rivet.
- Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies
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husky
- noun breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
Eskimo dog.
- adjective satellite muscular and heavily built
buirdly; beefy; burly; strapping.
- a beefy wrestler
- had a tall burly frame
- clothing sizes for husky boys
- a strapping boy of eighteen
- `buirdly' is a Scottish term
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bring_oneself
- verb cause to undertake a certain action, usually used in the negative
- He could not bring himself to call his parents
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hypostasis_of_christ
- noun any of the three persons of the Godhead constituting the Trinity especially the person of Christ in which divine and human natures are united
hypostasis.
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weighty
- adjective having relatively great weight; heavy
- a weighty load
- a weighty package
- adjective satellite powerfully persuasive
telling; cogent.
- a cogent argument
- a telling presentation
- a weighty argument
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