limited
- noun public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
express.
- he caught the express to New York
- verb place limits on (extent or access)
throttle; bound; restrict; trammel; restrain; limit; confine.
- restrict the use of this parking lot
- limit the time you can spend with your friends
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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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piddle
- noun liquid excretory product
weewee; urine; water; pee; piss.
- there was blood in his urine
- the child had to make water
- verb waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
trifle; piddle away; wanton; wanton away.
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saver
- noun someone who saves something from danger or violence
recoverer; rescuer.
- noun someone who saves (especially money)
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cost_overrun
- noun excess of cost over budget
- the cost overrun necessitated an additional allocation of funds in the budget
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mild
- adjective moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
- a mild winter storm
- a mild fever
- fortunately the pain was mild
- a mild rebuke
- mild criticism
- adjective satellite humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
modest; meek.
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wanton
- noun lewd or lascivious woman
- verb waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
trifle; piddle away; wanton away; piddle.
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play_out
- verb deplete
exhaust; run down; sap; tire.
- exhaust one's savings
- We quickly played out our strength
- verb perform or be performed to the end
- How will the election drama be played out?
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appreciative
- adjective satellite feeling or expressive of gratitude
- was appreciative of his efforts
- an appreciative word
- adjective satellite having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion
- appreciative of a beautiful landscape
- an appreciative laugh from the audience
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charge
- noun an impetuous rush toward someone or something
- the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary
- the battle began with a cavalry charge
- noun (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
complaint.
- he was arrested on a charge of larceny
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asking
- noun the verbal act of requesting
request.
- verb inquire about
ask; inquire; enquire.
- I asked about their special today
- He had to ask directions several times
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too-generous
- adjective satellite very generous
overgenerous; unstinting; unstinted; lavish; munificent; unsparing.
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain
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thrifty
- adjective careful and diligent in the use of resources
- adjective satellite mindful of the future in spending money
careful.
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premium
- noun payment for insurance
insurance premium.
- noun the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value
- they paid a premium for access to water
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risk
- noun a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
endangerment; jeopardy; peril; hazard.
- drinking alcohol is a health hazard
- noun a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
peril; danger.
- he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime
- there was a danger he would do the wrong thing
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stinting
- adjective satellite avoiding waste
frugal; sparing; scotch; economical.
- an economical meal
- an economical shopper
- a frugal farmer
- a frugal lunch
- a sparing father and a spending son
- sparing in their use of heat and light
- stinting in bestowing gifts
- thrifty because they remember the great Depression
- `scotch' is used only informally
- verb subsist on a meager allowance
scrimp; stint; skimp.
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fat
- noun a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
- noun a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
fatty tissue; adipose tissue.
- fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold
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economise
- verb spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
economize; save.
- This move will save money
- The less fortunate will have to economize now
- verb use cautiously and frugally
economize; conserve; husband.
- I try to economize my spare time
- conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit
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plushy
- adjective satellite (of textures) resembling plush
plush-like.
- adjective satellite characterized by extravagance and profusion
lavish; lush; lucullan; plush.
- a lavish buffet
- a lucullan feast
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low-budget
- adjective satellite made on or suited to a limited budget
- a low-budget movie
- a low-budget menu
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wipe
- noun the act of rubbing or wiping
rub.
- he gave the hood a quick rub
- verb rub with a circular motion
pass over.
- wipe the blackboard
- He passed his hands over the soft cloth
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nickel-and-dime
- verb spend money frugally; spend as little as possible
penny-pinch.
- verb accumulate gradually
- she nickeled-and-dimed together a small house for her family
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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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level
- noun a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
grade; degree.
- a moderate grade of intelligence
- a high level of care is required
- it is all a matter of degree
- noun a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
grade; tier.
- lumber of the highest grade
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pinch
- noun a painful or straitened circumstance
- the pinch of the recession
- noun an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
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economize
- verb use cautiously and frugally
conserve; husband; economise.
- I try to economize my spare time
- conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit
- verb spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
save; economise.
- This move will save money
- The less fortunate will have to economize now
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list
- noun a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
listing.
- noun the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
tilt; lean; leaning; inclination.
- the tower had a pronounced tilt
- the ship developed a list to starboard
- he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
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racy
- adjective satellite full of zest or vigor
lively.
- adjective satellite marked by richness and fullness of flavor
robust; full-bodied; rich.
- a rich ruby port
- full-bodied wines
- a robust claret
- the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
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fritter
- noun small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables
- verb spend frivolously and unwisely
shoot; fool; fool away; fritter away; dissipate; frivol away.
- Fritter away one's inheritance
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measurable
- adjective capable of being measured
mensurable.
- adjective satellite of distinguished importance
- a measurable figure in literature
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budget
- noun a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
- the laboratory runs on a budget of a million a year
- noun a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them
- the president submitted the annual budget to Congress
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rate
- noun a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
- they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
- the rate of change was faster than expected
- noun amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
charge per unit.
- a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
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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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investment
- noun the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
investing.
- noun money that is invested with an expectation of profit
investment funds.
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blue
- noun blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
blueness.
- he had eyes of bright blue
- noun blue clothing
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lavishness
- noun the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
sumptuousness; luxury; sumptuosity.
- noun excessive spending
high life; extravagance; highlife; prodigality.
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investing
- noun the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
investment.
- verb make an investment
put; invest; place; commit.
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capital
- noun assets available for use in the production of further assets
working capital.
- noun wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value
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profligate
- noun a dissolute man in fashionable society
rake; rip; rakehell; blood; roue.
- noun a recklessly extravagant consumer
prodigal; squanderer.
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plush
- noun a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
- adjective satellite characterized by extravagance and profusion
lavish; lush; lucullan; plushy.
- a lavish buffet
- a lucullan feast
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full
- noun the time when the Moon is fully illuminated
full moon; full-of-the-moon; full phase of the moon.
- verb beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening
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exchange
- noun chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
- noun a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
- they had a bitter exchange
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eventful
- adjective full of events or incidents
- the most exhausting and eventful day of my life
- adjective satellite having important issues or results
consequential.
- the year's only really consequential legislation
- an eventful decision
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wastefulness
- noun the trait of wasting resources
thriftlessness; waste.
- a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste
- the wastefulness of missed opportunities
- noun useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
dissipation; waste.
- if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste
- mindless dissipation of natural resources
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spendthrift
- noun someone who spends money prodigally
spender; scattergood; spend-all.
- adjective satellite recklessly wasteful
prodigal; extravagant; profligate.
- prodigal in their expenditures
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overgenerous
- adjective satellite very generous
unstinting; unstinted; lavish; munificent; too-generous; unsparing.
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain
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great
- noun a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field
- he is one of the greats of American music
- adjective satellite relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
- a great juicy steak
- a great multitude
- the great auk
- a great old oak
- a great ocean liner
- a great delay
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brilliant
- adjective satellite of surpassing excellence
superb.
- a brilliant performance
- a superb actor
- adjective satellite having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
smart as a whip; brainy.
- some men dislike brainy women
- a brilliant mind
- a brilliant solution to the problem
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eat_up
- verb finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
finish; polish off.
- She polished off the remaining potatoes
- verb use up (resources or materials)
exhaust; consume; wipe out; deplete; use up; eat; run through.
- this car consumes a lot of gas
- We exhausted our savings
- They run through 20 bottles of wine a week
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priceless
- adjective satellite having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
invaluable.
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wanton_away
- verb waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
trifle; piddle away; wanton; piddle.
- verb spend wastefully
trifle away; wanton.
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commendable
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
applaudable; praiseworthy; laudable.
- applaudable efforts to save the environment
- a commendable sense of purpose
- laudable motives of improving housing conditions
- a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
- adverb in an admirable manner
admirably; laudably; praiseworthily.
- the children's responses were admirably normal
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marginal
- adjective satellite at or constituting a border or edge
fringy.
- the marginal strip of beach
- adjective satellite of questionable or minimal quality
borderline.
- borderline grades
- marginal writing ability
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worthy
- noun an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
- he told his story to some conservative worthies
- local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable
- adjective having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
- a worthy fellow
- a worthy cause
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run_out
- verb become used up; be exhausted
- Our supplies finally ran out
- verb flow off gradually
drain.
- The rain water drains into this big vat
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market
- noun the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
market place; marketplace.
- without competition there would be no market
- they were driven from the marketplace
- noun the customers for a particular product or service
- before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it
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set_back
- verb hold back to a later time
prorogue; defer; remit; put off; put over; shelve; table; postpone; hold over.
- verb slow down the progress of; hinder
- His late start set him back
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use
- noun the act of using
utilization; utilisation; usage; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun what something is used for
function; role; purpose.
- the function of an auger is to bore holes
- ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
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list_price
- noun the selling price of something as stated in a catalogue or price list; often subject to discounts
- I got it at 30% off the list price
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cherished
- adjective satellite characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
wanted; treasured; precious.
- a cherished friend
- children are precious
- a treasured heirloom
- so good to feel wanted
- verb be fond of; be attached to
treasure; hold dear; care for; cherish.
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overhead
- noun the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes
operating cost; operating expense; budget items.
- noun (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command
command processing overhead time; command processing overhead; command overhead.
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twopenny
- adjective satellite of trifling worth
twopenny-halfpenny; two-a-penny; tuppeny; threepenny; sixpenny.
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assessment
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
appraisal.
- noun an amount determined as payable
- the assessment for repairs outraged the club's membership
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underquote
- verb offer for sale at a price lower than the market price
- verb quote a price lower than that quoted by (another seller)
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assessable
- adjective satellite capable of being assessed especially for the purpose of taxation
- adjective satellite capable of being considered carefully
- the assessable qualities of art
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pump_priming
- noun spending money raised by borrowing; used by governments to stimulate their economy
deficit spending; compensatory spending.
- noun introducing water into a pump to improve the seal and start the water flowing
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ware
- noun articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software'
- noun commodities offered for sale
product; merchandise.
- good business depends on having good merchandise
- that store offers a variety of products
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overrun
- noun too much production or more than expected
overproduction.
- verb invade in great numbers
infest.
- the roaches infested our kitchen
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shoot
- noun a new branch
- noun the act of shooting at targets
- they hold a shoot every weekend during the summer
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valued
- adjective satellite (usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
- verb fix or determine the value of; assign a value to
value.
- value the jewelry and art work in the estate
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worth
- noun an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
- 10 dollars worth of gasoline
- noun the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
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closing
- noun the act of closing something
shutting.
- noun the last section of a communication
close; ending; end; conclusion.
- in conclusion I want to say...
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chip
- noun a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
bit; fleck; flake; scrap.
- a bit of rock caught him in the eye
- noun a triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line
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tax
- noun charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
revenue enhancement; taxation.
- verb levy a tax on
- The State taxes alcohol heavily
- Clothing is not taxed in our state
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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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nonexempt
- adjective (of goods or funds) subject to taxation
taxable.
- taxable income
- nonexempt property
- adjective (of persons) not exempt from an obligation or liability
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incremental
- adjective satellite increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions
- lecturers enjoy...steady incremental growth in salary
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burn_off
- verb use up (energy)
burn; burn up.
- burn off calories through vigorous exercise
- verb clear land of its vegetation by burning it off
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indifferent
- adjective satellite marked by a lack of interest; it is simply indifferent"
apathetic.
- an apathetic audience
- the universe is neither hostile nor friendly
- adjective satellite showing no care or concern in attitude or action
- indifferent to the sufferings of others
- indifferent to her plea
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productive
- adjective producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
- productive farmland
- his productive years
- a productive collaboration
- adjective having the ability to produce or originate
generative.
- generative power
- generative forces
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semiprecious
- adjective satellite used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones
- such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline
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portage
- noun the cost of carrying or transporting
- noun overland track between navigable waterways
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damage
- noun the occurrence of a change for the worse
harm; impairment.
- noun loss of military equipment
equipment casualty.
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cardinal
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
- noun the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order
cardinal number.
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sacred
- adjective concerned with religion or religious purposes
- sacred texts
- sacred rites
- sacred music
- adjective satellite worthy of respect or dedication
- saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling
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prodigal
- noun a recklessly extravagant consumer
squanderer; profligate.
- adjective satellite recklessly wasteful
spendthrift; extravagant; profligate.
- prodigal in their expenditures
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economy
- noun the system of production and distribution and consumption
economic system.
- noun the efficient use of resources
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spot
- noun a point located with respect to surface features of some region
topographic point; place.
- this is a nice place for a picnic
- a bright spot on a planet
- noun a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
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praiseworthy
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
commendable; applaudable; laudable.
- applaudable efforts to save the environment
- a commendable sense of purpose
- laudable motives of improving housing conditions
- a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
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modest
- adjective marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
- a modest apartment
- too modest to wear his medals
- adjective satellite not large but sufficient in size or amount
small.
- a modest salary
- modest inflation
- helped in my own small way
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lay
- noun a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
ballad.
- noun a narrative poem of popular origin
ballad.
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of_import
- adjective of great significance or value
important.
- important people
- the important questions of the day
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marginal_cost
- noun the increase or decrease in costs as a result of one more or one less unit of output
incremental cost; differential cost.
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sixpenny
- adjective satellite of trifling worth
twopenny-halfpenny; two-a-penny; twopenny; tuppeny; threepenny.
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trifling
- noun the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
dawdling; dalliance.
- verb waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
trifle; piddle away; wanton; wanton away; piddle.
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temperate
- adjective (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
- a temperate region
- the temperate zones
- temperate plants
- adjective not extreme in behavior
- temperate in his habits
- a temperate response to an insult
- temperate in his eating and drinking
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purchase
- noun the acquisition of something for payment
- they closed the purchase with a handshake
- noun something acquired by purchase
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physical_value
- noun cost of reproducing physical property minus various allowances (especially depreciation)
reproduction cost.
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unstinting
- adjective satellite very generous
overgenerous; unstinted; lavish; munificent; too-generous; unsparing.
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain
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splendid
- adjective satellite having great beauty and splendor
splendiferous; glorious; resplendent.
- a glorious spring morning
- a glorious sunset
- splendid costumes
- a kind of splendiferous native simplicity
- adjective satellite very good; of the highest quality
fantabulous; first-class; excellent.
- made an excellent speech
- the school has excellent teachers
- a first-class mind
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appreciate
- verb recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
- verb be fully aware of; realize fully
take account.
- Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
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chief
- noun a person who is in charge
head; top dog.
- the head of the whole operation
- noun a person who exercises control over workers
foreman; gaffer; honcho; boss.
- if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman
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fundamental
- noun any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business
- fundamentals include a company's growth, revenues, earnings, management, and capital structure
- noun the lowest tone of a harmonic series
first harmonic; fundamental frequency.
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run_through
- verb apply thoroughly; think through
work through; go through.
- We worked through an example
- verb use up (resources or materials)
exhaust; consume; wipe out; deplete; use up; eat up; eat.
- this car consumes a lot of gas
- We exhausted our savings
- They run through 20 bottles of wine a week
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lay_out
- verb lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
range; array; set out.
- lay out the clothes
- lay out the arguments
- verb get ready for a particular purpose or event
set; set up.
- set up an experiment
- set the table
- lay out the tools for the surgery
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noteworthy
- adjective satellite worthy of notice
notable.
- a noteworthy advance in cancer research
- adjective satellite worthy of notice
remarkable.
- a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain
- a remarkable achievement
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essence
- noun the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
kernel; substance; center; centre; nitty-gritty; sum; meat; heart; pith; nub; heart and soul; core; inwardness; marrow; gist.
- the gist of the prosecutor's argument
- the heart and soul of the Republican Party
- the nub of the story
- noun any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
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forfeit
- noun something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;
forfeiture.
- noun a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
forfeiture.
- the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
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cost_of_living
- noun average cost of basic necessities of life (as food and shelter and clothing)
- a rise in the cost of living reflects the rate of inflation
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through
- adjective satellite having finished or arrived at completion
done; through with.
- certain to make history before he's done
- it's a done deed
- after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up
- almost through with his studies
- adjective satellite (of a route or journey etc.) continuing without requiring stops or changes
- a through street
- a through bus
- through traffic
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ticket
- noun a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
- noun a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
tag.
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priming
- noun the act of making something ready
- noun any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
fusee; fuze; fuse; fuzee; primer.
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trifle
- noun a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
- noun a detail that is considered insignificant
technicality; triviality.
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splurge
- noun an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
- noun any act of immoderate indulgence
binge; orgy.
- an orgy of shopping
- an emotional binge
- a splurge of spending
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cut-rate
- adjective satellite costing less than standard price
cut-price; bargain-priced.
- buying bargain-priced clothes for the children
- cut-rate goods
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production
- noun the act or process of producing something
- Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous
- the production of white blood cells
- noun a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television
- have you seen the new production of Hamlet?
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consequential
- adjective satellite having important issues or results
eventful.
- the year's only really consequential legislation
- an eventful decision
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main
- noun any very large body of (salt) water
briny.
- noun a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
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fool
- noun a person who lacks good judgment
saphead; sap; tomfool; muggins.
- noun a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
soft touch; sucker; gull; patsy; fall guy; mug; chump; mark.
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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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fling
- noun a usually brief attempt
whirl; offer; crack; pass; go.
- he took a crack at it
- I gave it a whirl
- noun a brief indulgence of your impulses
spree.
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indulge
- verb give free rein to
- The writer indulged in metaphorical language
- verb yield (to); give satisfaction to
pander; gratify.
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speculate
- verb to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
conjecture; theorize; hypothesize; theorise; hypothesise; suppose; hypothecate.
- Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
- verb talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
- We were speculating whether the President had to resign after the scandal
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silver
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
atomic number 47; Ag.
- noun coins made of silver
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prize
- noun something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
award.
- the prize was a free trip to Europe
- noun goods or money obtained illegally
swag; booty; pillage; plunder; dirty money; loot.
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minimalist
- noun a conservative who advocates only minor reforms in government or politics
- noun a practitioner or advocate of artistic minimalism
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drop
- noun a shape that is spherical and small
bead; pearl.
- he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops
- beads of sweat on his forehead
- noun a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)
driblet; drib.
- he had a drop too much to drink
- a drop of each sample was analyzed
- there is not a drop of pity in that man
- years afterward, they would pay the blood-money, driblet by driblet"--Kipling
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reasonable
- adjective showing reason or sound judgment
sensible.
- a sensible choice
- a sensible person
- adjective satellite not excessive or extreme
fairish; fair.
- a fairish income
- reasonable prices
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stock
- noun the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
- he owns a controlling share of the company's stock
- noun the merchandise that a shop has on hand
inventory.
- they carried a vast inventory of hardware
- they stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory
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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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burn_up
- verb burn brightly
blaze up; flare; flame up.
- Every star seemed to flare with new intensity
- verb use up (energy)
burn off; burn.
- burn off calories through vigorous exercise
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most-valuable
- adjective satellite designating the player judged to be the most important to the sport
- the most-valuable player award
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out
- noun (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball
- you only get 3 outs per inning
- verb to state openly and publicly one's homosexuality
come out of the closet; come out.
- This actor outed last year
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living
- noun the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
life.
- he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
- noun people who are still living
- save your pity for the living
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tie_up
- verb secure with or as if with ropes
bind; tie down; truss.
- tie down the prisoners
- tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
- verb invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes
- All my money is tied up in long-term investments
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crucial
- adjective of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
important.
- a crucial moment in his career
- a crucial election
- a crucial issue for women
- adjective satellite having crucial relevance
- crucial to the case
- relevant testimony
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factory
- noun a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
mill; manufactory; manufacturing plant.
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distribution_cost
- noun any cost incurred by a producer or wholesaler or retailer or distributor (as for advertising and shipping etc)
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one
- noun the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
ace; I; unity; 1; single.
- he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it
- they had lunch at one
- noun a single person or thing
- he is the best one
- this is the one I ordered
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dirt
- noun the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
soil.
- noun the state of being covered with unclean things
grease; filth; soil; grime; grunge; stain.
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standard
- noun a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
measure; criterion; touchstone.
- the schools comply with federal standards
- they set the measure for all subsequent work
- noun the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
criterion.
- they live by the standards of their community
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put
- noun the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
put option.
- verb put into a certain place or abstract location
set; pose; place; lay; position.
- Put your things here
- Set the tray down
- Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
- Place emphasis on a certain point
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wanted
- adjective desired or wished for or sought
- couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy
- a wanted criminal
- a wanted poster
- verb feel or have a desire for; want strongly
desire; want.
- I want to go home now
- I want my own room
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inexpensive
- adjective relatively low in price or charging low prices
cheap.
- it would have been cheap at twice the price
- inexpensive family restaurants
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place
- noun a point located with respect to surface features of some region
spot; topographic point.
- this is a nice place for a picnic
- a bright spot on a planet
- noun any area set aside for a particular purpose
property.
- who owns this place?
- the president was concerned about the property across from the White House
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saving
- noun an act of economizing; reduction in cost
economy.
- it was a small economy to walk to work every day
- there was a saving of 50 cents
- noun recovery or preservation from loss or danger
delivery; rescue; deliverance.
- work is the deliverance of mankind
- a surgeon's job is the saving of lives
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lucullan
- adjective satellite characterized by extravagance and profusion
lavish; lush; plush; plushy.
- a lavish buffet
- a lucullan feast
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primary
- noun a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
primary election.
- noun one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing
primary feather; primary quill.
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deplete
- verb use up (resources or materials)
exhaust; consume; wipe out; use up; eat up; eat; run through.
- this car consumes a lot of gas
- We exhausted our savings
- They run through 20 bottles of wine a week
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roll_over
- verb make a rolling motion or turn
- verb negociate to repay a loan at a later date for an additional fee
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quotable
- adjective able or fit to be repeated or quoted
repeatable.
- what he said was not repeatable in polite company
- he comes up with so many quotable phrases
- adjective satellite suitable for or worthy of quotation
- a quotable slogan
- his remarks are not quotable in mixed company
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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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dissipate
- verb to cause to separate and go in different directions
dispel; scatter; break up; disperse.
- She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
- verb move away from each other;
scatter; disperse; spread out.
- The crowds dispersed
- The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
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too
- adverb to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
to a fault; excessively; overly.
- adverb in addition
also; as well; besides; likewise.
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handling_cost
- noun the cost of handling (especially the cost of packaging and mailing an order)
handling charge.
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treasured
- adjective satellite characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
cherished; wanted; precious.
- a cherished friend
- children are precious
- a treasured heirloom
- so good to feel wanted
- verb hold dear
treasure; appreciate; prize; value.
- I prize these old photographs
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waster
- noun someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
wastrel.
- noun a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to
ruiner; uprooter; undoer; destroyer.
- a destroyer of the environment
- jealousy was his undoer
- uprooters of gravestones
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drain
- noun emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
drainage.
- noun tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
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taxable
- adjective (of goods or funds) subject to taxation
nonexempt.
- taxable income
- nonexempt property
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loved
- adjective held dear
- his loved companion of many years
- verb have a great affection or liking for
love.
- I love French food
- She loves her boss and works hard for him
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outlay
- noun the act of spending or disbursing money
spending; disbursement; disbursal.
- noun money paid out; an amount spent
spending; outgo; expenditure.
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stock_market
- noun an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers
stock exchange; securities market.
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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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shower
- noun a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
- they installed a shower in the bathroom
- noun washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle
shower bath.
- he took a shower after the game
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frugal
- adjective satellite avoiding waste
stinting; sparing; scotch; economical.
- an economical meal
- an economical shopper
- a frugal farmer
- a frugal lunch
- a sparing father and a spending son
- sparing in their use of heat and light
- stinting in bestowing gifts
- thrifty because they remember the great Depression
- `scotch' is used only informally
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deserving
- adjective satellite worthy of being treated in a particular way
worth.
- an idea worth considering
- the deserving poor" (often used ironically)
- verb be worthy or deserving
deserve; merit.
- You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done
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cut-price
- adjective satellite costing less than standard price
bargain-priced; cut-rate.
- buying bargain-priced clothes for the children
- cut-rate goods
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selling
- noun the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
marketing; merchandising.
- verb exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
sell.
- He sold his house in January
- She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit
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distinguished
- adjective satellite (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
- our distinguished professor
- verb mark as different
secernate; severalise; separate; severalize; tell apart; differentiate; distinguish; tell; secern.
- We distinguish several kinds of maple
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risky
- adjective satellite involving risk or danger
wild; hazardous.
- skydiving is a hazardous sport
- extremely risky going out in the tide and fog
- a wild financial scheme
- adjective satellite not financially safe or secure
speculative; bad; high-risk.
- a bad investment
- high risk investments
- anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky
- speculative business enterprises
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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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outstanding
- adjective satellite distinguished from others in excellence
- did outstanding work in human relations
- an outstanding war record
- adjective satellite having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
striking; salient; prominent; spectacular.
- an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
- a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
- salient traits
- a spectacular rise in prices
- a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
- a striking resemblance between parent and child
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sumptuous
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
gilded; princely; opulent; luxurious; grand; deluxe.
- a princely sum
- gilded dining rooms
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borrowing
- noun the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
adoption.
- the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent
- noun obtaining funds from a lender
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spender
- noun someone who spends money prodigally
spendthrift; scattergood; spend-all.
- noun English poet and critic (1909-1995)
Stephen Spender; Sir Stephen Harold Spender.
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buy
- noun an advantageous purchase
steal; bargain.
- she got a bargain at the auction
- the stock was a real buy at that price
- verb obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
purchase.
- The family purchased a new car
- The conglomerate acquired a new company
- She buys for the big department store
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sap
- noun a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
- noun a person who lacks good judgment
fool; saphead; tomfool; muggins.
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differential_cost
- noun the increase or decrease in costs as a result of one more or one less unit of output
incremental cost; marginal cost.
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invaluableness
- noun the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
pricelessness; preciousness; valuableness.
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costliness
- noun the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
preciousness; dearness.
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fritter_away
- verb spend frivolously and unwisely
shoot; fool; fool away; dissipate; frivol away; fritter.
- Fritter away one's inheritance
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luxury
- noun something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
- noun the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
sumptuousness; lavishness; sumptuosity.
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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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price
- noun the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
cost; 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
- noun the amount of money needed to purchase something
terms; damage.
- the price of gasoline
- he got his new car on excellent terms
- how much is the damage?
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most
- adjective (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
- who has the most apples?
- most people like eggs
- most fishes have fins
- adjective the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree
- made the most money he could
- what attracts the most attention?
- made the most of a bad deal
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pricy
- adjective satellite having a high price
dear; pricey; high-priced; costly.
- costly jewelry
- high-priced merchandise
- much too dear for my pocketbook
- a pricey restaurant
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alpha
- noun the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
- noun the beginning of a series or sequence
- the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"--Revelations
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munificent
- adjective satellite very generous
overgenerous; unstinting; unstinted; lavish; too-generous; unsparing.
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain
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payment
- noun a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
- noun the act of paying money
defrayment; defrayal.
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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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preciousness
- noun the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
costliness; dearness.
- noun the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
pricelessness; invaluableness; valuableness.
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average
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
norm.
- it set the norm for American homes
- noun (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
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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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spend
- verb pass time in a specific way
pass.
- how are you spending your summer vacation?
- verb pay out
expend; drop.
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scotch
- noun a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
score.
- noun whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still
Scotch malt whisky; Scotch malt whiskey; Scotch whisky; malt whiskey; malt whisky; Scotch whiskey.
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overpriced
- adjective satellite too costly for the value
- overpriced items at resort shops
- verb price excessively high
overprice.
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gold
- noun coins made of gold
- noun a deep yellow color
amber.
- an amber light illuminated the room
- he admired the gold of her hair
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cheat
- noun weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous
darnel; bearded darnel; Lolium temulentum; tare.
- noun weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
Bromus secalinus; chess.
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cheap
- adjective relatively low in price or charging low prices
inexpensive.
- it would have been cheap at twice the price
- inexpensive family restaurants
- adjective satellite tastelessly showy
garish; gaudy; brassy; meretricious; tatty; tawdry; flash; flashy; tacky; gimcrack; loud; trashy.
- a flash car
- a flashy ring
- garish colors
- a gaudy costume
- loud sport shirts
- a meretricious yet stylish book
- tawdry ornaments
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dearness
- noun the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
preciousness; costliness.
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frivol_away
- verb spend frivolously and unwisely
shoot; fool; fool away; fritter away; dissipate; fritter.
- Fritter away one's inheritance
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fine
- noun money extracted as a penalty
amercement; mulct.
- verb issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
ticket.
- I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street
- Move your car or else you will be ticketed!
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principal
- noun the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
- noun the educator who has executive authority for a school
head; school principal; head teacher.
- she sent unruly pupils to see the principal
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gilded
- adjective satellite having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
aureate; gilt; gold; golden.
- long aureate (or golden) hair
- a gold carpet
- verb decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
gild; engild; begild.
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tire
- noun hoop that covers a wheel
tyre.
- automobile tires are usually made of rubber and filled with compressed air
- verb lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
jade; fatigue; pall; weary.
- I'm so tired of your mother and her complaints about my food
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modestness
- noun the property of being moderate in price or expenditures
reasonableness; moderateness.
- the store is famous for the reasonableness of its prices
- the modestness of the living standards here becomes obvious immediately
- noun freedom from vanity or conceit
modesty.
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valuation
- noun an appraisal of the value of something
evaluation; rating.
- he set a high valuation on friendship
- noun assessed price
- the valuation of this property is much too high
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treasure
- noun accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
hoarded wealth.
- the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies
- noun art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
gem.
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gouge
- noun an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
ding; nick; dent.
- noun and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
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rich
- noun people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group)
rich people.
- only the very rich benefit from this legislation
- adjective possessing material wealth
- her father is extremely rich
- many fond hopes are pinned on rich uncles
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over
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- adjective satellite having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluded; terminated; complete; ended; all over.
- the harvesting was complete
- the affair is over, ended, finished
- the abruptly terminated interview
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sumptuosity
- noun the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
sumptuousness; lavishness; luxury.
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beat
- noun a regular route for a sentry or policeman
round.
- in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name
- noun the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
heartbeat; pulsation; pulse.
- he could feel the beat of her heart
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toll
- noun a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
- noun value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
price; cost.
- the cost in human life was enormous
- the price of success is hard work
- what price glory?
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unimportant
- adjective not important
- a relatively unimportant feature of the system
- the question seems unimportant
- adjective devoid of importance, meaning, or force
insignificant.
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threepenny
- adjective satellite used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long
- adjective satellite of trifling worth
twopenny-halfpenny; two-a-penny; twopenny; tuppeny; sixpenny.
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swindle
- noun the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
cheat; rig.
- verb deprive of by deceit
rook; scam; gip; nobble; goldbrick; con; short-change; mulct; gyp; bunco; victimize; hornswoggle; diddle; defraud.
- He swindled me out of my inheritance
- She defrauded the customers who trusted her
- the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change
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reproduction_cost
- noun cost of reproducing physical property minus various allowances (especially depreciation)
physical value.
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differential
- noun the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
derivative; derived function; first derivative; differential coefficient.
- noun a quality that differentiates between similar things
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full-bodied
- adjective satellite marked by richness and fullness of flavor
robust; rich; racy.
- a rich ruby port
- full-bodied wines
- a robust claret
- the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
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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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wipe_out
- verb use up (resources or materials)
exhaust; consume; deplete; use up; eat up; eat; run through.
- this car consumes a lot of gas
- We exhausted our savings
- They run through 20 bottles of wine a week
- verb kill in large numbers
annihilate; carry off; decimate; eliminate; extinguish; eradicate.
- the plague wiped out an entire population
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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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fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
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uneconomical
- adjective satellite inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
wasteful.
- a clumsy and wasteful process
- wasteful duplication of effort
- uneconomical ebb and flow of power
- adjective satellite wasteful of resources
uneconomic.
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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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corrupt
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
grease one's palms; buy; bribe.
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squandering
- noun spending resources lavishly and wastefully
- more wasteful than the squandering of time
- verb spend thoughtlessly; throw away
blow; waste; squander.
- He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends
- You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree
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away
- adjective satellite not present; having left
- he's away right now
- you must not allow a stranger into the house when your mother is away
- adjective used of an opponent's ground
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pump
- noun a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
- noun the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
heart; ticker.
- he stood still, his heart thumping wildly
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won
- noun the basic unit of money in South Korea
South Korean won.
- noun the basic unit of money in North Korea
North Korean won.
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import
- noun commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
importation.
- noun an imported person brought from a foreign country
importee.
- the lead role was played by an import from Sweden
- they are descendants of indentured importees
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use_up
- verb use up (resources or materials)
exhaust; consume; wipe out; deplete; eat up; eat; run through.
- this car consumes a lot of gas
- We exhausted our savings
- They run through 20 bottles of wine a week
- verb require (time or space)
occupy; take.
- It took three hours to get to work this morning
- This event occupied a very short time
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terms
- noun status with respect to the relations between people or groups
footing.
- on good terms with her in-laws
- on a friendly footing
- noun the amount of money needed to purchase something
price; damage.
- the price of gasoline
- he got his new car on excellent terms
- how much is the damage?
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reproduction
- noun the process of generating offspring
- noun recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall
reproductive memory.
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residual
- noun something left after other parts have been taken away
residue; residuum; rest; balance; remainder.
- there was no remainder
- he threw away the rest
- he took what he wanted and I got the balance
- noun (often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or commercial that is paid for every repeat showing
- he could retire on his residuals
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job
- noun the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
line; line of work; business; occupation.
- he's not in my line of business
- noun a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
task; chore.
- estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars
- the job of repairing the engine took several hours
- the endless task of classifying the samples
- the farmer's morning chores
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death
- noun the event of dying or departure from life
decease; expiry.
- her death came as a terrible shock
- upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren
- noun the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism
- the animal died a painful death
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key
- noun metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
- noun something crucial for explaining
- the key to development is economic integration
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magna
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precious
- adjective satellite characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
cherished; wanted; treasured.
- a cherished friend
- children are precious
- a treasured heirloom
- so good to feel wanted
- adjective satellite of high worth or cost
- diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones
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assess
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
evaluate; measure; value; valuate; appraise.
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
- access all the factors when taking a risk
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
bum; seat; stern; keister; tail end; prat; bottom; rear end; buns; tail; tush; rump; fanny; ass; behind; tooshie; hind end; posterior; hindquarters; butt; nates; rear; arse; buttocks; backside; derriere; can; fundament.
- he deserves a good kick in the butt
- are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
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summa
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unsparing
- adjective satellite very generous
overgenerous; unstinting; unstinted; lavish; munificent; too-generous.
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain
- adjective satellite not forbearing; ruthless
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reasonableness
- noun the state of having good sense and sound judgment
reason; rationality.
- his rationality may have been impaired
- he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions
- noun goodness of reason and judgment
- the judiciary is built on the reasonableness of judges
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expense
- noun amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
disbursal; disbursement.
- noun a detriment or sacrifice
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glorious
- adjective having or deserving or conferring glory
- a long and glorious career
- our glorious literature
- adjective satellite characterized by grandeur
brilliant; magnificent; splendid.
- the brilliant court life at Versailles
- a glorious work of art
- magnificent cathedrals
- the splendid coronation ceremony
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valuableness
- noun the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
pricelessness; preciousness; invaluableness.
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exemplary
- adjective satellite worthy of imitation
model.
- exemplary behavior
- model citizens
- adjective satellite being or serving as an illustration of a type;
typic; emblematic.
- the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy
- an action exemplary of his conduct
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consume
- verb eat immoderately
down; go through; devour.
- Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal
- verb serve oneself to, or consume regularly
have; take in; ingest; take.
- Have another bowl of chicken soup!
- I don't take sugar in my coffee
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expendable
- adjective suitable to be expended
- adjective satellite (used of funds) remaining after taxes
spendable.
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fool_away
- verb spend frivolously and unwisely
shoot; fool; fritter away; dissipate; frivol away; fritter.
- Fritter away one's inheritance
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belt
- noun endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
- noun a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
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consumptive
- noun a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
lunger; tubercular.
- adjective tending to consume or use often wastefully
- water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses
- duties consumptive of time and energy
- consumptive fires
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highway_robbery
- noun an exorbitant price
- what they are asking for gas these days is highway robbery
- noun robbery of travellers on or near a public road
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due
- noun that which is deserved or owed
- noun a payment that is due (e.g., as the price of membership)
- the society dropped him for non-payment of dues
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mark
- noun a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
grade; score.
- she made good marks in algebra
- grade A milk
- what was your score on your homework?
- noun a distinguishing symbol
marker; marking.
- the owner's mark was on all the sheep
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waste
- noun any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
waste material; waste matter; waste product.
- they collect the waste once a week
- much of the waste material is carried off in the sewers
- noun useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
dissipation; wastefulness.
- if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste
- mindless dissipation of natural resources
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exhaustion
- noun extreme fatigue
- noun serious weakening and loss of energy
enervation; debilitation; enfeeblement.
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nickel
- noun a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
Ni; atomic number 28.
- noun a United States coin worth one twentieth of a dollar
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piddle_away
- verb waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
trifle; wanton; wanton away; piddle.
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dalliance
- noun the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
dawdling; trifling.
- noun playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
coquetry; flirting; flirt; flirtation; toying.
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meritorious
- adjective satellite deserving reward or praise
meritable.
- a lifetime of meritorious service
- meritorious conduct
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price
- noun the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
cost; 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
- noun the amount of money needed to purchase something
terms; damage.
- the price of gasoline
- he got his new car on excellent terms
- how much is the damage?
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fund
- noun a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
monetary fund.
- noun a supply of something available for future use
store; stock.
- he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
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pricey
- adjective satellite having a high price
dear; high-priced; costly; pricy.
- costly jewelry
- high-priced merchandise
- much too dear for my pocketbook
- a pricey restaurant
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expenditure
- noun money paid out; an amount spent
spending; outlay; outgo.
- noun the act of spending money for goods or services
expending.
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careful
- adjective exercising caution or showing care or attention
- they were careful when crossing the busy street
- be careful to keep her shoes clean
- did very careful research
- careful art restorers
- careful of the rights of others
- careful about one's behavior
- adjective satellite cautiously attentive
heedful.
- careful of her feelings
- heedful of his father's advice
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handling
- noun manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
- noun the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
manipulation.
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cash
- noun money in the form of bills or coins
hard currency; hard cash.
- there is a desperate shortage of hard cash
- noun prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check
immediate payment.
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value
- noun a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
- the value assigned was 16 milliseconds
- noun the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
- the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world
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luxuriate
- verb become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
wanton.
- verb enjoy to excess
indulge.
- She indulges in ice cream
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high-ticket
- adjective satellite very expensive
big-ticket.
- big-ticket items like cars and furs
- a big-ticket government program
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costly
- adjective satellite entailing great loss or sacrifice
dearly-won.
- adjective satellite having a high price
dear; pricey; high-priced; pricy.
- costly jewelry
- high-priced merchandise
- much too dear for my pocketbook
- a pricey restaurant
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summa_cum_laude
- adjective satellite with highest honor; with the highest academic distinction
- a summa cum laude graduate
- adverb with highest honor
- he graduated summa cum laude
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lush
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
souse; alcoholic; alky; boozer; dipsomaniac; soaker.
- adjective satellite produced or growing in extreme abundance
luxuriant; profuse; riotous; exuberant.
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expending
- noun the act of spending money for goods or services
expenditure.
- verb use up, consume fully
use; expend.
- The legislature expended its time on school questions
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middle
- noun an area that is approximately central within some larger region
heart; eye; center; centre.
- it is in the center of town
- they ran forward into the heart of the struggle
- they were in the eye of the storm
- noun an intermediate part or section
- A whole is that which has beginning, middle, and end"- Aristotle
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unit
- noun any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
unit of measurement.
- the dollar is the United States unit of currency
- a unit of wheat is a bushel
- change per unit volume
- noun an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole
- the reduced the number of units and installations
- the word is a basic linguistic unit
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applaudable
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
commendable; praiseworthy; laudable.
- applaudable efforts to save the environment
- a commendable sense of purpose
- laudable motives of improving housing conditions
- a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
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in
- noun a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
inch.
- noun a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
indium; atomic number 49.
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rig
- noun gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
- noun a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
trailer truck; tractor trailer; semi; trucking rig; articulated lorry.
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all-important
- adjective satellite of the greatest importance
all important; crucial; of the essence; essential.
- the all-important subject of disarmament
- crucial information
- in chess cool nerves are of the essence
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ransom
- noun money demanded for the return of a captured person
ransom money.
- noun payment for the release of someone
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pay
- noun something that remunerates
wage; earnings; salary; remuneration.
- wages were paid by check
- he wasted his pay on drink
- they saved a quarter of all their earnings
- verb give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
- I paid four dollars for this sandwich
- Pay the waitress, please
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grand
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
yard; G; thou; thousand; M; chiliad; one thousand; K; 1000.
- noun a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
grand piano.
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magna_cum_laude
- adjective satellite with high honor; with high academic distinction
- a magna cum laude graduate
- adverb with high honor
- he graduated magna cum laude
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exhaust
- noun gases ejected from an engine as waste products
exhaust fumes; fumes.
- noun system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
exhaust system.
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dime
- noun a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar
- noun street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars
dime bag.
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opulent
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
gilded; princely; sumptuous; luxurious; grand; deluxe.
- a princely sum
- gilded dining rooms
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worthful
- adjective satellite having worth or merit or value
valuable.
- a valuable friend
- a good and worthful man
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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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opportunity
- noun a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
chance.
- the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington
- now is your chance
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transfer_payment
- noun a public expenditure (as for unemployment compensation or veteran's benefits) that is not for goods and services
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expend
- verb use up, consume fully
use.
- The legislature expended its time on school questions
- verb pay out
drop; spend.
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off
- verb kill intentionally and with premeditation
murder; slay; dispatch; remove; hit; bump off; polish off.
- The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered
- adjective not in operation or operational
- the oven is off
- the lights are off
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bodied
- adjective having a body or a body of a specified kind; often used in combination
- verb invest with or as with a body; give body to
body; personify.
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markup
- noun the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price
- noun detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting something that is to be printed; manual markup is usually written on the copy (e.g. underlining words that are to be set in italics)
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model
- noun a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
framework; theoretical account.
- the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems
- noun a type of product
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underspend
- verb spend less than the whole of (a budget, for example)
- verb spend at less than the normal rate
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speculative
- adjective satellite not financially safe or secure
bad; high-risk; risky.
- a bad investment
- high risk investments
- anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky
- speculative business enterprises
- adjective satellite not based on fact or investigation
notional.
- a notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs
- speculative knowledge
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big-ticket
- adjective satellite very expensive
high-ticket.
- big-ticket items like cars and furs
- a big-ticket government program
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high-risk
- adjective satellite not financially safe or secure
speculative; bad; risky.
- a bad investment
- high risk investments
- anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky
- speculative business enterprises
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wasteful
- adjective satellite inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
uneconomical.
- a clumsy and wasteful process
- wasteful duplication of effort
- uneconomical ebb and flow of power
- adjective tending to squander and waste
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money
- noun the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
- we tried to collect the money he owed us
- noun wealth reckoned in terms of money
- all his money is in real estate
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valuable
- noun something of value
- all our valuables were stolen
- adjective having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
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lavish
- verb expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
shower.
- He was showered with praise
- adjective satellite very generous
overgenerous; unstinting; unstinted; munificent; too-generous; unsparing.
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain
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blow
- noun a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
- noun an impact (as from a collision)
bump.
- the bump threw him off the bicycle
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generous
- adjective willing to give and share unstintingly
- adjective not petty in character and mind
- unusually generous in his judgment of people
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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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bargain-priced
- adjective satellite costing less than standard price
cut-price; cut-rate.
- buying bargain-priced clothes for the children
- cut-rate goods
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cum
- noun the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
semen; ejaculate; seminal fluid; seed; come.
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save
- noun (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
- the goalie made a brilliant save
- the relief pitcher got credit for a save
- verb save from ruin, destruction, or harm
relieve; salvage; salve.
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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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bid
- noun an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
command; dictation; bidding.
- noun an attempt to get something
play.
- they made a futile play for power
- he made a bid to gain attention
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copernican
- adjective satellite of radical or major importance
- a Copernican revolution in modern art
- adjective satellite according to Copernicus
- in the Copernican system the earth and other planets revolve around the sun
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historic
- adjective satellite belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
historical.
- historic victories
- historical (or historic) times
- a historical character
- adjective satellite important in history
- the historic first voyage to outer space
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dearly
- adverb in a sincere and heartfelt manner
in a heartfelt way.
- I would dearly love to know
- adverb at a great cost
dear.
- he paid dearly for the food
- this cost him dear
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middle-of-the-road
- adjective satellite supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative
centrist.
- adjective satellite not extreme, especially in political views
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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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death_toll
- noun the number of deaths resulting from some particular cause such as an accident or a battle or a natural disaster
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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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security
- noun the state of being free from danger or injury
- we support the armed services in the name of national security
- noun defense against financial failure; financial independence
protection.
- his pension gave him security in his old age
- insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
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robbery
- noun larceny by threat of violence
- noun plundering during riots or in wartime
looting.
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invaluable
- adjective satellite having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
priceless.
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essential
- noun anything indispensable
necessary; requirement; requisite; necessity.
- food and shelter are necessities of life
- the essentials of the good life
- allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions
- a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained
- adjective satellite absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
indispensable.
- essential tools and materials
- funds essential to the completion of the project
- an indispensable worker
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incremental_cost
- noun the increase or decrease in costs as a result of one more or one less unit of output
differential cost; marginal cost.
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squander
- verb spend thoughtlessly; throw away
blow; waste.
- He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends
- You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree
- verb spend extravagantly
ware; waste; consume.
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monetary_value
- noun the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
price; cost.
- 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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magnificent
- adjective satellite characterized by grandeur
brilliant; splendid; glorious.
- the brilliant court life at Versailles
- a glorious work of art
- magnificent cathedrals
- the splendid coronation ceremony
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back
- noun the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
dorsum.
- his back was nicely tanned
- noun the side that goes last or is not normally seen
rear.
- he wrote the date on the back of the photograph
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all_important
- adjective satellite of the greatest importance
crucial; all-important; of the essence; essential.
- the all-important subject of disarmament
- crucial information
- in chess cool nerves are of the essence
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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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pricing
- noun the evaluation of something in terms of its price
- verb determine the price of
price.
- The grocer priced his wares high
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dear
- noun a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
honey; dearest; love; beloved.
- noun a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
lamb.
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strategic
- adjective relating to or concerned with strategy
strategical.
- strategic weapon
- the islands are of strategic importance
- strategic considerations
- adjective satellite highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war
- a strategic chess move
- strategic withdrawal
- strategic bombing missions
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cheapness
- noun a price below the standard price
cut price; cut rate; bargain rate.
- noun tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
tat; tackiness; sleaze.
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conservative
- noun a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas
conservativist.
- noun a member of a Conservative Party
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outgo
- noun money paid out; an amount spent
spending; outlay; expenditure.
- verb be or do something to a greater degree
exceed; surpass; outperform; outstrip; outmatch; surmount; outdo.
- her performance surpasses that of any other student I know
- She outdoes all other athletes
- This exceeds all my expectations
- This car outperforms all others in its class
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deficit
- noun the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
shortfall; shortage.
- new blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit
- noun a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning
- the people concerned have a deficit in verbal memory
- they have serious linguistic deficits
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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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moderate
- noun a person who takes a position in the political center
centrist; moderationist; middle of the roader.
- verb preside over
chair; lead.
- John moderated the discussion
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of_the_essence
- adjective satellite of the greatest importance
all important; crucial; all-important; essential.
- the all-important subject of disarmament
- crucial information
- in chess cool nerves are of the essence
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be
- noun a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
atomic number 4; glucinium; beryllium.
- verb have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
- John is rich
- This is not a good answer
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two-a-penny
- adjective satellite of trifling worth
twopenny-halfpenny; twopenny; tuppeny; threepenny; sixpenny.
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run
- noun a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
tally.
- the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th
- their first tally came in the 3rd inning
- noun the act of testing something
test; trial.
- in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
- he called each flip of the coin a new trial
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marketing
- noun the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
selling; merchandising.
- noun the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service
- most companies have a manager in charge of marketing
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burn
- noun pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
burning.
- noun a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
sunburn; tan; suntan.
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notable
- noun a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
luminary; guiding light; leading light; notability.
- he was host to a large gathering of luminaries
- adjective satellite worthy of notice
noteworthy.
- a noteworthy advance in cancer research
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monetary
- adjective relating to or involving money
pecuniary.
- monetary rewards
- he received thanks but no pecuniary compensation for his services
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stock_exchange
- noun an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers
stock market; securities market.
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cautious
- noun people who are fearful and cautious
timid.
- whitewater rafting is not for the timid
- adjective showing careful forethought; never making swift decisions"
- reserved and cautious
- a cautious driver
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central
- noun a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
telephone exchange; exchange.
- adjective satellite serving as an essential component
cardinal; key; fundamental; primal.
- a cardinal rule
- the central cause of the problem
- an example that was fundamental to the argument
- computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure
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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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commit
- verb perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
perpetrate; pull.
- perpetrate a crime
- pull a bank robbery
- verb give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
devote; consecrate; dedicate; give.
- She committed herself to the work of God
- give one's talents to a good cause
- consecrate your life to the church
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replacement
- noun the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
replacing.
- replacing the star will not be easy
- noun someone who takes the place of another person
alternate; surrogate.
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road
- noun an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
route.
- noun a way or means to achieve something
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high-priced
- adjective satellite having a high price
dear; pricey; costly; pricy.
- costly jewelry
- high-priced merchandise
- much too dear for my pocketbook
- a pricey restaurant
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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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significant
- adjective important in effect or meaning
important.
- a significant change in tax laws
- a significant change in the Constitution
- a significant contribution
- significant details
- statistically significant
- adjective satellite fairly large
substantial.
- won by a substantial margin
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burning
- noun the act of burning something
combustion.
- the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance
- noun pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
burn.
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primal
- adjective satellite serving as an essential component
central; cardinal; key; fundamental.
- a cardinal rule
- the central cause of the problem
- an example that was fundamental to the argument
- computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure
- adjective satellite having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
primaeval; aboriginal; primordial; primeval.
- aboriginal forests
- primal eras before the appearance of life on earth
- the forest primeval
- primordial matter
- primordial forms of life
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sparing
- adjective satellite avoiding waste
stinting; frugal; scotch; economical.
- an economical meal
- an economical shopper
- a frugal farmer
- a frugal lunch
- a sparing father and a spending son
- sparing in their use of heat and light
- stinting in bestowing gifts
- thrifty because they remember the great Depression
- `scotch' is used only informally
- verb refrain from harming
save; spare.
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commitment
- noun the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
committedness.
- a man of energy and commitment
- noun the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
dedication; loyalty; allegiance.
- his long commitment to public service
- they felt no loyalty to a losing team
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two
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
II; deuce; 2.
- noun one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots
deuce.
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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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spending
- noun the act of spending or disbursing money
outlay; disbursement; disbursal.
- noun money paid out; an amount spent
outlay; outgo; expenditure.
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transfer
- noun the act of moving something from one location to another
conveyance; transportation; transport; transferral.
- noun someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another
transferee.
- the best student was a transfer from LSU
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support
- noun the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
- his support kept the family together
- they gave him emotional support during difficult times
- noun aiding the cause or policy or interests of
- the president no longer has the support of his own party
- they developed a scheme of mutual support
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meritable
- adjective satellite deserving reward or praise
meritorious.
- a lifetime of meritorious service
- meritorious conduct
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creditable
- adjective satellite worthy of often limited commendation
- the student's effort on the essay--though not outstanding--was creditable
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thriftiness
- noun frugality in the expenditure of money or resources
economy.
- the Scots are famous for their economy
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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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put_back
- verb put something back where it belongs
replace.
- replace the book on the shelf after you have finished reading it
- please put the clean dishes back in the cabinet when you have washed them
- verb cost a certain amount
knock back; set back.
- My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000
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medium
- noun a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
- noun the surrounding environment
- fish require an aqueous medium
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offer
- noun the verbal act of offering
offering.
- a generous offer of assistance
- noun something offered (as a proposal or bid)
offering.
- noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds
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funds
- noun assets in the form of money
cash in hand; finances; pecuniary resource; monetary resource.
- noun a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
monetary fund; fund.
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knock_back
- verb cost a certain amount
put back; set back.
- My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000
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manipulate
- verb influence or control shrewdly or deviously
pull wires; pull strings.
- He manipulated public opinion in his favor
- verb hold something in one's hands and move it
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evaluative
- adjective satellite exercising or involving careful evaluations
appraising.
- looked him over with an appraising eye
- the literary judge uses many evaluative terms
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eat
- verb take in solid food
- She was eating a banana
- What did you eat for dinner last night?
- verb eat a meal; take a meal
- We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls
- I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation
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disbursement
- noun amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
expense; disbursal.
- noun the act of spending or disbursing money
spending; outlay; disbursal.
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caller
- noun a social or business visitor
company.
- the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
- noun an investor who buys a call option
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bargain
- noun an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
deal.
- he made a bargain with the devil
- he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
- noun an advantageous purchase
buy; steal.
- she got a bargain at the auction
- the stock was a real buy at that price
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pricelessness
- noun the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
preciousness; invaluableness; valuableness.
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distribution
- noun (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
statistical distribution.
- noun the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
dispersion.
- worldwide in distribution
- the distribution of nerve fibers
- in complementary distribution
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unstinted
- adjective satellite very generous
overgenerous; unstinting; lavish; munificent; too-generous; unsparing.
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain
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dawdling
- noun the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
dalliance; trifling.
- verb take one's time; proceed slowly
dawdle; linger.
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sumptuousness
- noun wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
luxury; luxuriousness; opulence.
- noun the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
lavishness; luxury; sumptuosity.
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penny
- noun a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
- noun a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
centime; cent.
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fairish
- adjective satellite not excessive or extreme
reasonable; fair.
- a fairish income
- reasonable prices
- adjective satellite (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored;
fair.
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physical
- adjective involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
- physical exercise
- physical suffering
- was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance
- adjective relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
- physical sciences
- physical laws
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deficit_spending
- noun spending money raised by borrowing; used by governments to stimulate their economy
compensatory spending; pump priming.
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priceyness
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disbursal
- noun amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
expense; disbursement.
- noun the act of spending or disbursing money
spending; outlay; disbursement.
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appraising
- adjective satellite exercising or involving careful evaluations
evaluative.
- looked him over with an appraising eye
- the literary judge uses many evaluative terms
- verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate; appraise.
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
- access all the factors when taking a risk
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afford
- verb be able to spare or give up
- I can't afford to spend two hours with this person
- verb be the cause or source of
yield; give.
- He gave me a lot of trouble
- Our meeting afforded much interesting information
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securities_market
- noun an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers
stock exchange; stock market.
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tie
- noun neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
necktie.
- he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie
- he wore a vest and tie
- noun a social or business relationship
affiliation; tie-up; association.
- a valuable financial affiliation
- he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team
- many close associations with England
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tuppeny
- adjective satellite of trifling worth
twopenny-halfpenny; two-a-penny; twopenny; threepenny; sixpenny.
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roll
- noun rotary motion of an object around its own axis
axial motion; axial rotation.
- noun a list of names
roster.
- his name was struck off the rolls
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princely
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
gilded; sumptuous; opulent; luxurious; grand; deluxe.
- a princely sum
- gilded dining rooms
- adjective satellite having the rank of or befitting a prince
- a princely bearing
- princely manner
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shelter
- noun a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
- noun protective covering that provides protection from the weather
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luxurious
- adjective satellite displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
voluptuous; sybaritic; epicurean; voluptuary; luxuriant.
- an epicurean banquet
- enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs
- Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence
- a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
gilded; princely; sumptuous; opulent; grand; deluxe.
- a princely sum
- gilded dining rooms
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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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dissipation
- noun breaking up and scattering by dispersion
- the dissipation of the mist
- noun dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
dissolution; licentiousness; looseness; profligacy.
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laud
- verb praise, glorify, or honor
exalt; glorify; extol; proclaim.
- extol the virtues of one's children
- glorify one's spouse's cooking
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moderateness
- noun the property of being moderate in price or expenditures
reasonableness; modestness.
- the store is famous for the reasonableness of its prices
- the modestness of the living standards here becomes obvious immediately
- noun quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
moderation.
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invest
- verb make an investment
put; place; commit.
- verb give qualities or abilities to
endue; gift; empower; indue; endow.
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laudable
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
commendable; applaudable; praiseworthy.
- applaudable efforts to save the environment
- a commendable sense of purpose
- laudable motives of improving housing conditions
- a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
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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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deluxe
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
gilded; princely; sumptuous; opulent; luxurious; grand.
- a princely sum
- gilded dining rooms
- adjective satellite elegant and sumptuous
luxe; de luxe.
- a deluxe car
- luxe accommodations
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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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