founder
- noun inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
laminitis.
- noun a person who founds or establishes some institution
founding father; father; beginner.
- George Washington is the father of his country
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resistance
- noun the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
opposition.
- he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens
- despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead
- noun any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
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alien
- noun a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
noncitizen; foreigner; outlander.
- noun anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
unknown; stranger.
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eccentricity
- noun strange and unconventional behavior
- noun (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis
- a circle is an ellipse with zero eccentricity
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carpet
- noun floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
rug; carpeting.
- noun a natural object that resembles or suggests a carpet
- a carpet of flowers
- the larvae of some moths spin a web that resembles a carpet
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looking
- noun the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
looking at; look.
- he went out to have a look
- his look was fixed on her eyes
- he gave it a good looking at
- his camera does his looking for him
- noun the act of searching visually
looking for.
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flash
- noun a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
- noun a momentary brightness
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literary
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of literature
- adjective satellite knowledgeable about literature
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to
The preposition to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward; -- opposed to from. "
To Canterbury they wend."
Chaucer. Stay with us, go not to Wittenberg. Shak.
So to the sylvan lodge They came, that like Pomona's arbor smiled. Milton.
I'll to him again, . . . He'll tell me all his purpose. She stretched her arms to heaven. Dryden.
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modern-day
- adjective satellite characteristic of the present
contemporary.
- contemporary trends in design
- the role of computers in modern-day medicine
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quarterly
- noun a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year)
- adjective of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
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outmoded
- adjective satellite out of fashion
antique; demode; old-hat; ex; passee; passe; old-fashioned.
- a suit of rather antique appearance
- demode (or outmoded) attire
- outmoded ideas
- verb make unfashionable, outdated, or obsolete
outmode.
- Modern ways of cooking have outmoded the hearth
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quaintness
- noun the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned; its quaintness was appealing"
- she liked the old cottage
- noun strangeness as a consequence of being old fashioned
- some words in her dialect had a charming quaintness
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far
- adjective located at a great distance in time or space or degree
- we come from a far country
- far corners of the earth
- the far future
- a far journey
- the far side of the road
- far from the truth
- far in the future
- noun a terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by Tutsi and to institute Hutu control again
Army for the Liberation of Rwanda; Interahamwe; ALIR; Former Armed Forces.
- in 1999 ALIR guerrillas kidnapped and killed eight foreign tourists
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unfamiliar_with
- adjective satellite having little or no knowledge of
unacquainted; unacquainted with.
- unacquainted with city ways
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unfamiliar
- adjective not known or well known
- a name unfamiliar to most
- be alert at night especially in unfamiliar surroundings
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contemporary
- noun a person of nearly the same age as another
coeval.
- adjective satellite characteristic of the present
modern-day.
- contemporary trends in design
- the role of computers in modern-day medicine
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word
- noun a unit of language that native speakers can identify
- words are the blocks from which sentences are made
- he hardly said ten words all morning
- noun a brief statement
- he didn't say a word about it
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dapper
- adjective satellite marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
rakish; spiffy; natty; snappy; raffish; dashing; spruce; jaunty.
- a dapper young man
- a jaunty red hat
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minute
- noun a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
min.
- noun an indefinitely short time
moment; bit; mo; second.
- wait just a moment
- in a mo
- it only takes a minute
- in just a bit
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cool
- noun the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
- the cool of early morning
- noun great coolness and composure under strain
sang-froid; aplomb; poise; assuredness.
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contemporaneity
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
modernity; contemporaneousness; modernness; modernism.
- a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
- noun the quality of belonging to the same period of time
contemporaneousness.
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chicness
- noun elegance by virtue of being fashionable
stylishness; swank; smartness; last word; chichi; modishness; chic.
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item
- noun a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
point.
- he noticed an item in the New York Times
- she had several items on her shopping list
- the main point on the agenda was taken up first
- noun a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
detail; particular.
- it was perfect in all details
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spiritual
- noun a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States
Negro spiritual.
- adjective satellite concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
religious.
- religious texts
- a member of a religious order
- lords temporal and spiritual
- spiritual leaders
- spiritual songs
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trend
- noun a general direction in which something tends to move
tendency.
- the shoreward tendency of the current
- the trend of the stock market
- noun general line of orientation
course.
- the river takes a southern course
- the northeastern trend of the coast
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odd
- adjective not divisible by two
uneven.
- adjective satellite not easily explained
- it is odd that his name is never mentioned
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folk
- noun people in general (often used in the plural)
folks; common people.
- they're just country folk
- folks around here drink moonshine
- the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next
- noun a social division of (usually preliterate) people
tribe.
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spectral
- adjective of or relating to a spectrum
- spectral colors
- spectral analysis
- adjective satellite resembling or characteristic of a phantom
spiritual; ghostlike; phantasmal; ghostly; apparitional.
- a ghostly face at the window
- a phantasmal presence in the room
- spectral emanations
- spiritual tappings at a seance
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neo
- adjective satellite (used as a combining form) recent or new
- `neo' is a combining form in words like `neocolonialism'
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imported
- adjective satellite used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
- verb bring in from abroad
import.
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clean-cut
- adjective satellite neat and smart in appearance
trim; trig.
- a clean-cut and well-bred young man
- the trig corporal in his jaunty cap
- a trim beard
- adjective satellite clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
clear-cut; clear.
- as clear as a whistle
- clear footprints in the snow
- the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather
- a spire clean-cut against the sky
- a clear-cut pattern
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ugly
- adjective displeasing to the senses
- an ugly face
- ugly furniture
- adjective satellite inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
surly.
- a surly waiter
- an ugly frame of mind
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unacquainted_with
- adjective satellite having little or no knowledge of
unacquainted; unfamiliar with.
- unacquainted with city ways
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current
- noun a flow of electricity through a conductor
electric current.
- the current was measured in amperes
- noun a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)
stream.
- the raft floated downstream on the current
- he felt a stream of air
- the hose ejected a stream of water
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new
- adjective not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
- a new law
- new cars
- a new comet
- a new friend
- a new year
- the New World
- adjective satellite original and of a kind not seen before
fresh; novel.
- the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
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freaky
- adjective satellite strange and somewhat frightening
- the whole experience was really freaky
- adjective satellite conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
gonzo; freakish; eccentric; outre; flaky; outlandish; bizarre; off-the-wall; flakey.
- restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit
- famed for his eccentric spelling
- a freakish combination of styles
- his off-the-wall antics
- the outlandish clothes of teenagers
- outre and affected stage antics
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unintegrated
- adjective not integrated; not taken into or made a part of a whole
nonintegrated.
- adjective separated or isolated from others or a main group
segregated.
- a segregated school system
- a segregated neighborhood
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bandwagon
- noun a popular trend that attracts growing support
- when they saw how things were going everybody jumped on the bandwagon
- noun a large ornate wagon for carrying a musical band
- the gaudy bandwagon led the circus parade
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cult
- noun followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices
- noun an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
rage; fad; furore; furor; craze.
- he always follows the latest fads
- it was all the rage that season
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collector's_item
- noun the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
showpiece; piece de resistance.
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nature
- noun the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
- it is the nature of fire to burn
- the true nature of jealousy
- noun a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe
- the laws of nature
- nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women
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unidentified
- adjective satellite not yet identified
- an unidentified species
- an unidentified witness
- adjective satellite being or having an unknown or unnamed source
unknown; nameless; unnamed.
- a poem by an unknown author
- corporations responsible to nameless owners
- an unnamed donor
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distinctness
- noun the quality of being sharp and clear
sharpness.
- noun the state of being several and distinct
discreteness; severalty; separateness.
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synchronic
- adjective occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
synchronal; synchronous.
- recovery was synchronous with therapy"- Jour.A.M.A.
- a synchronous set of clocks
- the synchronous action of a bird's wings in flight
- synchronous oscillations
- adjective concerned with phenomena (especially language) at a particular period without considering historical antecedents
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practical_joke
- noun a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
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uncharted
- adjective satellite (of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
unmapped; chartless.
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weird
- adjective satellite suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
eldritch; uncanny; unearthly.
- an eldritch screech
- the three weird sisters
- stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures"- John Galsworthy
- an unearthly light
- he could hear the unearthly scream of some curlew piercing the din"- Henry Kingsley
- noun fate personified; any one of the three Weird Sisters
Wyrd.
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composed
- adjective serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
- the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage
- I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time
- verb form the substance of
compose.
- Greed and ambition composed his personality
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fantastic
- adjective satellite ludicrously odd
grotesque; antic; fantastical.
- Hamlet's assumed antic disposition
- fantastic Halloween costumes
- a grotesque reflection in the mirror
- adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
marvelous; marvellous; grand; terrific; howling; wonderful; wondrous; rattling; tremendous.
- a fantastic trip to the Orient
- the film was fantastic!
- a howling success
- a marvelous collection of rare books
- had a rattling conversation about politics
- a tremendous achievement
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campaign
- noun a race between candidates for elective office
run; political campaign.
- I managed his campaign for governor
- he is raising money for a Senate run
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
cause; drive; crusade; effort; movement.
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
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outre
- adjective satellite conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
gonzo; freakish; eccentric; flaky; outlandish; bizarre; freaky; off-the-wall; flakey.
- restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit
- famed for his eccentric spelling
- a freakish combination of styles
- his off-the-wall antics
- the outlandish clothes of teenagers
- outre and affected stage antics
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gonzo
- adjective satellite conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
freakish; eccentric; outre; flaky; outlandish; bizarre; freaky; off-the-wall; flakey.
- restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit
- famed for his eccentric spelling
- a freakish combination of styles
- his off-the-wall antics
- the outlandish clothes of teenagers
- outre and affected stage antics
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distinct
- adjective satellite (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
distinguishable.
- plants of several distinct types
- the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
- gold is distinct from iron
- a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
- management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
- adjective easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
- a distinct flavor
- a distinct odor of turpentine
- a distinct outline
- the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette
- distinct fingerprints
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live
- verb inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of
dwell; inhabit; populate.
- People lived in Africa millions of years ago
- The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted
- this kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean
- deer are populating the woods
- verb lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style
- we had to live frugally after the war
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furor
- noun an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
rage; fad; furore; cult; craze.
- he always follows the latest fads
- it was all the rage that season
- noun a sudden outburst (as of protest)
furore.
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swagger
- noun an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
swaggie; swagman.
- noun a proud stiff pompous gait
prance; strut.
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successful
- adjective having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
- a successful architect
- a successful business venture
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chichi
- noun someone who dresses in a trendy fashionable way
- noun elegance by virtue of being fashionable
stylishness; swank; smartness; last word; chicness; modishness; chic.
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particular
- noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
specific.
- he always reasons from the particular to the general
- noun a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
item; detail.
- it was perfect in all details
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imperturbability
- noun calm and unruffled self-assurance
coolness; imperturbableness.
- he performed with all the coolness of a veteran
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actual
- adjective presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
existent.
- the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different
- actual and imagined conditions
- adjective satellite taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
- we saw the actual wedding on television
- filmed the actual beating
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outdated
- adjective satellite old; no longer valid or fashionable
out-of-date; superannuated.
- obsolete words
- an obsolete locomotive
- outdated equipment
- superannuated laws
- out-of-date ideas
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cunning
- noun shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
guile; craft; slyness; foxiness; craftiness; wiliness.
- noun crafty artfulness (especially in deception)
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slogan
- noun a favorite saying of a sect or political group
catchword; motto; shibboleth.
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out-of-date
- adjective satellite old; no longer valid or fashionable
outdated; superannuated.
- obsolete words
- an obsolete locomotive
- outdated equipment
- superannuated laws
- out-of-date ideas
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industry
- noun the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
- each industry has its own trade publications
- noun the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
manufacture.
- American industry is making increased use of computers to control production
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crazy
- noun someone deranged and possibly dangerous
loony; weirdo; looney; nutcase.
- adjective satellite affected with madness or insanity
unhinged; brainsick; demented; disturbed; mad; sick; unbalanced.
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coolness
- noun calm and unruffled self-assurance
imperturbability; imperturbableness.
- he performed with all the coolness of a veteran
- noun the property of being moderately cold
chilliness; nip.
- the chilliness of early morning
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up-to-dateness
- noun the property of belonging to the present time
currency; currentness.
- the currency of a slang term
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currency
- noun the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
- noun general acceptance or use
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spruce
- noun light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
- noun any coniferous tree of the genus Picea
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chic
- noun elegance by virtue of being fashionable
stylishness; swank; smartness; last word; chicness; chichi; modishness.
- adjective satellite elegant and stylish
voguish; smart.
- chic elegance
- a smart new dress
- a suit of voguish cut
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knickknack
- noun a small inexpensive mass-produced article
novelty.
- noun miscellaneous curios
bric-a-brac; knickknackery; nicknack; whatnot.
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distinguishable
- adjective capable of being perceived as different or distinct
- only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom
- a project distinguishable into four stages of progress
- distinguishable differences between the twins
- adjective satellite (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
distinct.
- plants of several distinct types
- the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
- gold is distinct from iron
- a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
- management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
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craze
- noun an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
rage; fad; furore; cult; furor.
- he always follows the latest fads
- it was all the rage that season
- noun state of violent mental agitation
fury; delirium; frenzy; hysteria.
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exoticism
- noun the quality of being exotic
exotism; exoticness.
- he loved the exoticism of Egypt
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soleil
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picturesque
- adjective satellite suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
- adjective satellite strikingly expressive
- a picturesque description of the rainforest
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flaky
- adjective made of or resembling flakes
flakey.
- adjective satellite made of or easily forming flakes
flakey.
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unearthly
- adjective satellite concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
spiritual.
- a spiritual approach to life
- spiritual fulfillment
- spiritual values
- unearthly love
- adjective satellite suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
weird; eldritch; uncanny.
- an eldritch screech
- the three weird sisters
- stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures"- John Galsworthy
- an unearthly light
- he could hear the unearthly scream of some curlew piercing the din"- Henry Kingsley
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hoaxer
- noun someone who plays practical jokes on others
cut-up; prankster; trickster; tricker; practical joker.
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especial
- adjective satellite surpassing what is common or usual or expected
particular; special; exceptional.
- he paid especial attention to her
- exceptional kindness
- a matter of particular and unusual importance
- a special occasion
- a special reason to confide in her
- what's so special about the year 2000?
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binary
- noun a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
binary star; double star.
- noun a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system
binary program.
- the same source code can be compiled to produce different binaries for different operating systems
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kickstarter
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ornery
- adjective satellite having a difficult and contrary disposition
crotchety; cantankerous.
- a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers
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outlandish
- adjective satellite conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
gonzo; freakish; eccentric; outre; flaky; bizarre; freaky; off-the-wall; flakey.
- restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit
- famed for his eccentric spelling
- a freakish combination of styles
- his off-the-wall antics
- the outlandish clothes of teenagers
- outre and affected stage antics
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curiosity
- noun a state in which you want to learn more about something
wonder.
- noun something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
oddment; oddity; rarity; peculiarity; curio.
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date
- noun the specified day of the month
day of the month.
- noun a participant in a date
escort.
- his date never stopped talking
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rummy
- noun a chronic drinker
drunk; inebriate; sot; wino; drunkard.
- noun a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards
rum.
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contrived
- adjective satellite showing effects of planning or manipulation
- a novel with a contrived ending
- verb make or work out a plan for; devise
project; design; contrive; plan.
- They contrived to murder their boss
- design a new sales strategy
- plan an attack
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meticulous
- adjective satellite marked by precise accordance with details
punctilious.
- meticulous research
- punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette
- adjective satellite marked by extreme care in treatment of details
- a meticulous craftsman
- almost worryingly meticulous in his business formalities
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phantasmal
- adjective satellite resembling or characteristic of a phantom
spectral; spiritual; ghostlike; ghostly; apparitional.
- a ghostly face at the window
- a phantasmal presence in the room
- spectral emanations
- spiritual tappings at a seance
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classy
- adjective satellite elegant and fashionable
swish; posh.
- classy clothes
- a classy dame
- a posh restaurant
- a swish pastry shop on the Rue du Bac"- Julia Child
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crafty
- adjective satellite marked by skill in deception
tricky; wily; knavish; sly; slick; foxy; guileful; tricksy; dodgy; cunning.
- cunning men often pass for wise
- deep political machinations
- a foxy scheme
- a slick evasive answer
- sly as a fox
- tricky Dick
- a wily old attorney
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cute
- adjective satellite attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
cunning.
- a cute kid with pigtails
- a cute little apartment
- cunning kittens
- a cunning baby
- adjective satellite obviously contrived to charm
precious.
- an insufferably precious performance
- a child with intolerably cute mannerisms
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poetry
- noun literature in metrical form
verse; poesy.
- noun any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling
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innovative
- adjective satellite ahead of the times
forward-looking; modern; advanced.
- the advanced teaching methods
- had advanced views on the subject
- a forward-looking corporation
- is British industry innovative enough?
- adjective satellite being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before
groundbreaking; innovational.
- stylistically innovative works
- innovative members of the artistic community
- a mind so innovational, so original
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bric
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tricker
- noun someone who plays practical jokes on others
cut-up; prankster; trickster; practical joker; hoaxer.
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marginalization
- noun the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society)
marginalisation.
- the marginalization of the underclass
- the marginalization of literature
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style
- noun how something is done or how it happens
fashion; manner; way; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
expressive style.
- all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper
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swank
- noun elegance by virtue of being fashionable
stylishness; smartness; last word; chicness; chichi; modishness; chic.
- verb display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
flash; flaunt; show off; ostentate.
- he showed off his new sports car
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queerness
- noun a strange attitude or habit
crotchet; quirk; quirkiness; oddity.
- noun a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
homosexuality; gayness; homoeroticism; homosexualism.
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la
- noun a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
atomic number 57; lanthanum.
- noun a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
Louisiana; Pelican State.
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late
- adjective being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
- late evening
- late 18th century
- a late movie
- took a late flight
- had a late breakfast
- adjective satellite after the expected or usual time; delayed
tardy; belated.
- a belated birthday card
- I'm late for the plane
- the train is late
- tardy children are sent to the principal
- always tardy in making dental appointments
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adventive
- adjective satellite not native and not fully established; locally or temporarily naturalized
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alienism
- noun an obsolete term for the study and treatment of mental illness
- noun the quality of being alien
alienage.
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imperturbable
- adjective satellite not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
unflappable.
- hitherto imperturbable, he now showed signs of alarm
- an imperturbable self-possession
- unflappable in a crisis
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cutting
- noun the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
film editing.
- noun a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
slip.
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modernistic
- adjective satellite relating to a recently developed fashion or style;
modern; mod.
- their offices are in a modern skyscraper
- tables in modernistic designs
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apparitional
- adjective satellite resembling or characteristic of a phantom
spectral; spiritual; ghostlike; phantasmal; ghostly.
- a ghostly face at the window
- a phantasmal presence in the room
- spectral emanations
- spiritual tappings at a seance
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feature
- noun a prominent attribute or aspect of something
characteristic.
- the map showed roads and other features
- generosity is one of his best characteristics
- noun the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
lineament.
- an expression of pleasure crossed his features
- his lineaments were very regular
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singularity
- noun the quality of being one of a kind
uniqueness.
- that singularity distinguished him from all his companions
- noun strangeness by virtue of being remarkable or unusual
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day
- noun time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
twenty-four hours; mean solar day; twenty-four hour period; solar day; 24-hour interval.
- two days later they left
- they put on two performances every day
- there are 30,000 passengers per day
- noun some point or period in time
- it should arrive any day now
- after that day she never trusted him again
- those were the days
- these days it is not unusual
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old-hat
- adjective satellite repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
well-worn; commonplace; hackneyed; tired; timeworn; trite; banal; threadbare; shopworn; stock.
- bromidic sermons
- his remarks were trite and commonplace
- hackneyed phrases
- a stock answer
- repeating threadbare jokes
- parroting some timeworn axiom
- the trite metaphor `hard as nails'
- adjective satellite out of fashion
antique; demode; ex; passee; passe; outmoded; old-fashioned.
- a suit of rather antique appearance
- demode (or outmoded) attire
- outmoded ideas
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piece_de_resistance
- noun the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
showpiece; collector's item.
- noun the most important dish of a meal
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droll
- adjective satellite comical in an odd or whimsical manner
- a droll little man with a quiet tongue-in-cheek kind of humor
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unpredictable
- adjective not capable of being foretold
- adjective satellite unknown in advance
- an unpredictable (or indeterminable) future
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capricious
- adjective satellite changeable
freakish.
- a capricious summer breeze
- freakish weather
- adjective satellite determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
whimsical; impulsive.
- a capricious refusal
- authoritarian rulers are frequently capricious
- the victim of whimsical persecutions
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mode
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; fashion; manner; way.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun a particular functioning condition or arrangement
- switched from keyboard to voice mode
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world
- noun everything that exists anywhere
universe; creation; macrocosm; existence; cosmos.
- they study the evolution of the universe
- the biggest tree in existence
- noun people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest
domain.
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put-on
- noun a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
pasquinade; mockery; takeoff; lampoon; travesty; sendup; spoof; charade; burlesque; parody.
- noun something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
humbug; fraud; hoax; fraudulence; dupery.
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a_la_mode
- adjective satellite in the current fashion or style
in vogue; in style; modish; latest.
- adverb with ice cream on top or on the side
- we served the apple pie a la mode
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vogue
- noun the popular taste at a given time
trend; style.
- leather is the latest vogue
- he followed current trends
- the 1920s had a style of their own
- noun a current state of general acceptance and use
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neil
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up-to-the-minute
- adjective satellite up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
latest.
- the news is up-to-the-minute
- the very latest scientific discoveries
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abnormal
- adjective not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
unnatural.
- abnormal powers of concentration
- abnormal amounts of rain
- abnormal circumstances
- an abnormal interest in food
- adjective departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development
- they were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal
- an abnormal personality
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whimsy
- noun an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
whim; whimsey; notion.
- the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories
- he had a whimsy about flying to the moon
- whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it
- noun the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
arbitrariness; whimsicality; capriciousness; whimsey; flightiness.
- I despair at the flightiness and whimsicality of my memory
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ex
- noun a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
ex-husband.
- noun a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife
ex-wife.
- all his exes live in Texas
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begin
- noun Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
Menachem Begin.
- verb take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
get; start out; set about; start; set out; get down; commence.
- We began working at dawn
- Who will start?
- Get working as soon as the sun rises!
- The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia
- He began early in the day
- Let's get down to work now
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special
- noun a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
- they are having a special on pork chops
- noun a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
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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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joker
- noun a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
jokester.
- noun a person who does something thoughtless or annoying
turkey.
- some joker is blocking the driveway
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exotism
- noun the quality of being exotic
exoticness; exoticism.
- he loved the exoticism of Egypt
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unnatural
- adjective not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
- an unnatural death
- the child's unnatural interest in death
- adjective not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
abnormal.
- abnormal powers of concentration
- abnormal amounts of rain
- abnormal circumstances
- an abnormal interest in food
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singular
- noun the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton
singular form.
- adjective satellite unusual or striking
remarkable.
- a remarkable sight
- such poise is singular in one so young
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foreign-born
- adjective satellite of persons born in another area or country than that lived in
nonnative.
- our large nonnative population
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content
- noun everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
- he emptied the contents of his pockets
- the two groups were similar in content
- noun what a communication that is about something is about
message; substance; subject matter.
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unmapped
- adjective satellite (of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
chartless; uncharted.
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issue
- noun an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
- the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone
- politicians never discuss the real issues
- noun one of a series published periodically
number.
- she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
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red
- noun red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
redness.
- noun a tributary of the Mississippi River that flows eastward from Texas along the southern boundary of Oklahoma and through Louisiana
Red River.
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synchronal
- adjective occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
synchronous; synchronic.
- recovery was synchronous with therapy"- Jour.A.M.A.
- a synchronous set of clocks
- the synchronous action of a bird's wings in flight
- synchronous oscillations
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quaintly
- adverb in a strange but not unpleasant manner
- the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly
- adverb in a quaint old-fashioned manner
- the room was quaintly furnished
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little
- noun a small amount or duration
- he accepted the little they gave him
- adjective limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
small.
- a little dining room
- a little house
- a small car
- a little (or small) group
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dashing
- adjective satellite lively and spirited
gallant.
- verb run or move very quickly or hastily
shoot; flash; dart; dash; scud; scoot.
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cutting-edge
- adjective satellite in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style
with-it; up-to-date.
- wears only the latest style
- the last thing in swimwear
- cutting-edge technology
- a with-it boutique
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furore
- noun an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
rage; fad; cult; furor; craze.
- he always follows the latest fads
- it was all the rage that season
- noun a sudden outburst (as of protest)
furor.
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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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segregated
- adjective separated or isolated from others or a main group
unintegrated.
- a segregated school system
- a segregated neighborhood
- verb separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation
segregate.
- This neighborhood is segregated
- We don't segregate in this county
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fantastical
- adjective satellite existing in fancy only
fantastic.
- fantastic figures with bulbous heads the circumference of a bushel"- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- adjective satellite ludicrously odd
fantastic; grotesque; antic.
- Hamlet's assumed antic disposition
- fantastic Halloween costumes
- a grotesque reflection in the mirror
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rakishness
- noun the quality of a rake
- noun stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance
jauntiness; nattiness; dapperness.
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unflappable
- adjective satellite not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
imperturbable.
- hitherto imperturbable, he now showed signs of alarm
- an imperturbable self-possession
- unflappable in a crisis
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exotic
- adjective satellite being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
alien.
- alien customs
- exotic plants in a greenhouse
- exotic cuisine
- adjective satellite strikingly strange or unusual
- an exotic hair style
- protons, neutrons, electrons and all their exotic variants
- the exotic landscape of a dead planet
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peculiarity
- noun an odd or unusual characteristic
distinguishing characteristic; distinctive feature.
- noun a distinguishing trait
distinctiveness; speciality; specialty; specialness.
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another
- adjective satellite any of various alternatives; some other
some other.
- put it off to another (or some other) day
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modernism
- noun genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
contemporaneity; modernity; contemporaneousness; modernness.
- a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
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prank
- noun acting like a clown or buffoon
japery; harlequinade; clowning; frivolity; buffoonery.
- noun a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
caper; joke; trick; antic; put-on.
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unacquainted
- adjective satellite not knowledgeable about something specified
innocent.
- American tourists wholly innocent of French
- a person unacquainted with our customs
- adjective satellite having little or no knowledge of
unfamiliar with; unacquainted with.
- unacquainted with city ways
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modish
- adjective satellite in the current fashion or style
in vogue; in style; a la mode; latest.
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unknown
- noun an unknown and unexplored region
terra incognita; unknown region.
- they came like angels out the unknown
- noun anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
alien; stranger.
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extrinsic
- adjective not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside
- extrinsic evidence
- an extrinsic feature of the new building
- that style is something extrinsic to the subject
- looking for extrinsic aid
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fiction
- noun a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
- noun a deliberately false or improbable account
fable; fabrication.
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old
- noun past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old')
- adjective (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
- his mother is very old
- a ripe old age
- how old are you?
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passee
- adjective satellite out of fashion
antique; demode; old-hat; ex; passe; outmoded; old-fashioned.
- a suit of rather antique appearance
- demode (or outmoded) attire
- outmoded ideas
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vile
- adjective satellite morally reprehensible
worthless; unworthy; slimy; wretched; ugly; despicable.
- would do something as despicable as murder
- ugly crimes
- the vile development of slavery appalled them
- a slimy little liar
- adjective satellite causing or able to cause nausea
queasy; nauseous; offensive; loathsome; sickening; noisome; nauseating.
- a nauseating smell
- nauseous offal
- a sickening stench
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natty
- adjective satellite marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
rakish; spiffy; snappy; raffish; dashing; spruce; dapper; jaunty.
- a dapper young man
- a jaunty red hat
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currentness
- noun the property of belonging to the present time
currency; up-to-dateness.
- the currency of a slang term
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dateness
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swish
- noun a brushing or rustling sound
- verb move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
swosh; lap; swoosh.
- The bubbles swoshed around in the glass
- The curtain swooshed open
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antic
- noun a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
caper; joke; trick; put-on; prank.
- verb act as or like a clown
clown around; clown.
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kept
- adjective (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
unbroken.
- unbroken promises
- promises kept
- verb keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
hold; maintain; keep.
- hold in place
- She always held herself as a lady
- The students keep me on my toes
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peculiar
- adjective satellite beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
funny; rum; singular; queer; curious; odd; rummy.
- a curious hybrid accent
- her speech has a funny twang
- they have some funny ideas about war
- had an odd name
- the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
- something definitely queer about this town
- what a rum fellow
- singular behavior
- adjective satellite unique or specific to a person or thing or category
special; particular.
- the particular demands of the job
- has a particular preference for Chinese art
- a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
- an expression peculiar to Canadians
- rights peculiar to the rich
- the special features of a computer
- my own special chair
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foreignness
- noun the quality of being alien or not native
curiousness; strangeness.
- the strangeness of a foreigner
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rarity
- noun noteworthy scarcity
rareness; infrequency.
- noun a rarified quality
low density; tenuity.
- the tenuity of the upper atmosphere
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uncanny
- adjective satellite suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
weird; eldritch; unearthly.
- an eldritch screech
- the three weird sisters
- stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures"- John Galsworthy
- an unearthly light
- he could hear the unearthly scream of some curlew piercing the din"- Henry Kingsley
- adjective satellite surpassing the ordinary or normal
preternatural.
- Beyond his preternatural affability there is some acid and some steel" - George Will
- his uncanny sense of direction
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prankster
- noun someone who plays practical jokes on others
cut-up; trickster; tricker; practical joker; hoaxer.
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fashion
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; manner; way; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun characteristic or habitual practice
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modern
- noun a contemporary person
- noun a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes
Bodoni font; modern font; Bodoni.
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fashionable
- adjective being or in accordance with current social fashions
stylish.
- fashionable clothing
- the fashionable side of town
- a fashionable cafe
- adjective having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
stylish.
- a little less posh but every bit as stylish as Lord Peter Wimsey
- the stylish resort of Gstadd
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online
- adjective on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
on-line.
- adjective connected to a computer network or accessible by computer
on-line.
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opposite
- noun a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
opposite word; antonym.
- to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'
- noun a relation of direct opposition
contrary; reverse.
- we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
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imperturbableness
- noun calm and unruffled self-assurance
imperturbability; coolness.
- he performed with all the coolness of a veteran
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charm
- noun attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
appeal; appealingness.
- his smile was part of his appeal to her
- noun a verbal formula believed to have magical force
magical spell; magic spell; spell.
- he whispered a spell as he moved his hands
- inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
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unbeknownst
- adjective satellite (usually used with `to') occurring or existing without the knowledge of
unbeknown.
- a crisis unbeknown to me
- she had been ill for months, unbeknownst to the family
- adverb without someone's knowledge
unbeknown.
- unbeknownst to me, she made all the arrangements
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known
- adjective apprehended with certainty
- a known quantity
- the limits of the known world
- a musician known throughout the world
- a known criminal
- verb be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
know; cognize; cognise.
- I know that the President lied to the people
- I want to know who is winning the game!
- I know it's time
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enthusiastic
- adjective having or showing great excitement and interest
- enthusiastic crowds filled the streets
- an enthusiastic response
- was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons
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new_look
- noun a style of women's clothing created by Christian Dior in 1947; involved a tight bodice and narrow waist and a flowing pleated skirt
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atwood
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neatness
- noun the state of being neat and smart and trim
spruceness.
- noun the trait of being neat and orderly
tidiness.
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clean
- noun a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
clean and jerk.
- verb make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
make clean.
- Clean the stove!
- The dentist cleaned my teeth
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curio
- noun something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
oddment; oddity; rarity; peculiarity; curiosity.
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rakish
- adjective satellite marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
spiffy; natty; snappy; raffish; dashing; spruce; dapper; jaunty.
- a dapper young man
- a jaunty red hat
- adjective satellite marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness
raffish; devil-may-care.
- a cocktail party given by some...raffish bachelors"- Crary Moore
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prim
- verb assume a prim appearance
- verb contract one's lips
- She primmed her lips after every bite of food
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crotchet
- noun a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
hook.
- noun a musical note having the time value of a quarter of a whole note
quarter note.
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synchronous
- adjective occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
synchronal; synchronic.
- recovery was synchronous with therapy"- Jour.A.M.A.
- a synchronous set of clocks
- the synchronous action of a bird's wings in flight
- synchronous oscillations
- adjective (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that requires a common clock signal (a timing reference) between the communicating devices in order to coordinate their transmissions
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artfully
- adverb in an artful manner
- her foot pointed artfully toward tapering toes
- adverb in a disingenuous manner
disingenuously.
- disingenuously, he asked leading questions abut his opponent's work
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conventionalize
- verb make conventional or adapt to conventions
conventionalise.
- conventionalized behavior
- verb represent according to a conventional style
stylize; stylise.
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queer
- noun offensive term for an openly homosexual man
poove; fairy; nance; queen; fagot; pansy; poof; pouf; faggot; fag.
- verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
thwart; bilk; cross; frustrate; baffle; foil; spoil; scotch.
- What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
- foil your opponent
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passe
- adjective satellite out of fashion
antique; demode; old-hat; ex; passee; outmoded; old-fashioned.
- a suit of rather antique appearance
- demode (or outmoded) attire
- outmoded ideas
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caper
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
- noun pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
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quaint
- adjective satellite strange in an interesting or pleasing way
- quaint dialect words
- quaint streets of New Orleans, that most foreign of American cities
- adjective satellite very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
- the head terminating in the quaint duck bill which gives the animal its vernacular name"- Bill Beatty
- came forth a quaint and fearful sight"- Sir Walter Scott
- a quaint sense of humor
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way-out
- adjective satellite informal terms; strikingly unconventional
offbeat; quirky; kinky; far-out.
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writer
- noun writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
author.
- noun a person who is able to write and has written something
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grotesque
- noun art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants
- adjective satellite distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
monstrous.
- tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas
- twisted into monstrous shapes
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going
- noun the act of departing
going away; departure; leaving.
- noun euphemistic expressions for death
loss; departure; exit; expiration; release; passing.
- thousands mourned his passing
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jauntiness
- noun stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance
nattiness; rakishness; dapperness.
- noun a breezy liveliness
breeziness.
- a delightful breeziness of manner
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supernatural
- noun supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
occult.
- She doesn't believe in the supernatural
- adjective not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material
- supernatural forces and occurrences and beings
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spiffy
- adjective satellite marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
rakish; natty; snappy; raffish; dashing; spruce; dapper; jaunty.
- a dapper young man
- a jaunty red hat
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cantankerous
- adjective satellite stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
bloody-minded.
- unions...have never been as bloody-minded about demarcation as the shipbuilders"- Spectator
- adjective satellite having a difficult and contrary disposition
crotchety; ornery.
- a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers
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exceptional
- adjective satellite far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
surpassing; prodigious; olympian; exceeding.
- a night of exceeding darkness
- an exceptional memory
- olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy
- the young Mozart's prodigious talents
- adjective satellite surpassing what is common or usual or expected
especial; particular; special.
- he paid especial attention to her
- exceptional kindness
- a matter of particular and unusual importance
- a special occasion
- a special reason to confide in her
- what's so special about the year 2000?
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familiar
- noun a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
- noun a friend who is frequently in the company of another
comrade; fellow; associate; companion.
- drinking companions
- comrades in arms
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de
- noun a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
Diamond State; Delaware; First State.
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red-carpet
- adjective satellite special treatment or hospitality
red carpet.
- the maitre d' gave them the red-carpet treatment
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progressive
- noun a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
progressive tense; imperfect; imperfect tense; continuous tense.
- noun a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
liberal; liberalist.
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last_word
- noun the final statement in a verbal argument
- she always gets the last word
- noun an authoritative statement
- my doctor has the last word on the medicines I take
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crotchety
- adjective satellite having a difficult and contrary disposition
ornery; cantankerous.
- a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers
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bag
- noun a flexible container with a single opening
- he stuffed his laundry into a large bag
- noun the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person)
- his bag included two deer
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chartless
- adjective satellite (of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
unmapped; uncharted.
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common
- noun a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
green; park; commons.
- they went for a walk in the park
- adjective belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
- for the common good
- common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community
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offbeat
- noun an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
upbeat.
- adjective satellite informal terms; strikingly unconventional
quirky; kinky; way-out; far-out.
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individual
- noun a human being
someone; somebody; soul; person; mortal.
- there was too much for one person to do
- noun a single organism
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oddment
- noun a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
remainder; remnant; end.
- noun something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
oddity; rarity; peculiarity; curiosity; curio.
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with-it
- adjective satellite in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style
up-to-date; cutting-edge.
- wears only the latest style
- the last thing in swimwear
- cutting-edge technology
- a with-it boutique
- adjective satellite having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment
street smart; streetwise.
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nattiness
- noun stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance
jauntiness; rakishness; dapperness.
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collectable
- noun things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique)
collectible.
- adjective satellite subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
collectible; payable.
- a collectible bill
- a note payable on demand
- a check payable to John Doe
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monstrous
- adjective satellite abnormally large
- adjective satellite shockingly brutal or cruel
grievous; atrocious; flagitious.
- murder is an atrocious crime
- a grievous offense against morality
- a grievous crime
- no excess was too monstrous for them to commit
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circulating
- adjective satellite passing from one to another
- circulating bills and coins
- verb become widely known and passed on
spread; go around; circulate.
- the rumor spread
- the story went around in the office
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gaga
- adjective satellite mentally or physically infirm with age
senile; doddering; doddery.
- his mother was doddering and frail
- adjective satellite intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
wild; crazy; dotty.
- crazy about cars and racing
- he is potty about her
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in_style
- adjective satellite in the current fashion or style
in vogue; a la mode; modish; latest.
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various
- adjective satellite of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
assorted.
- assorted sizes
- his disguises are many and various
- various experiments have failed to disprove the theory
- cited various reasons for his behavior
- adjective satellite considered individually
respective; several.
- the respective club members
- specialists in their several fields
- the various reports all agreed
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attention
- noun the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
attending.
- noun the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
aid; tending; care.
- no medical care was required
- the old car needs constant attention
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old-time
- adjective satellite attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
quaint; olde worlde.
- houses with quaint thatched roofs
- a vaulted roof supporting old-time chimney pots
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spare
- noun an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
spare part.
- noun an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
fifth wheel.
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jaunty
- adjective satellite marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
rakish; spiffy; natty; snappy; raffish; dashing; spruce; dapper.
- a dapper young man
- a jaunty red hat
- adjective satellite having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
chipper; debonaire; debonair.
- looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit"- Frances G. Patton
- life that is gay, brisk, and debonair"- H.M.Reynolds
- walked with a jaunty step
- a jaunty optimist
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last
- noun the temporal end; the concluding time
finish; finis; finale; close; stopping point; conclusion.
- the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
- the market was up at the finish
- they were playing better at the close of the season
- noun the last or lowest in an ordering or series
- he was the last to leave
- he finished an inglorious last
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joke
- noun a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
gag; jest; laugh; jape.
- he told a very funny joke
- he knows a million gags
- thanks for the laugh
- he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest
- even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point
- noun activity characterized by good humor
jocularity; jest.
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ill
- noun an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
complaint; ailment.
- adjective affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
sick.
- ill from the monotony of his suffering
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harpy
- noun a malicious woman with a fierce temper
vixen; hellcat.
- noun (Greek mythology) vicious winged monster; often depicted as a bird with the head of a woman
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foreign
- adjective of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
- foreign trade
- a foreign office
- adjective relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world
strange.
- foreign nations
- a foreign accent
- on business in a foreign city
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brac
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otherwise
- adjective satellite other than as supposed or expected
- the outcome was otherwise
- adverb in other respects or ways
- he is otherwise normal
- the funds are not otherwise available
- an otherwise hopeless situation
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cut-up
- noun someone who plays practical jokes on others
prankster; trickster; tricker; practical joker; hoaxer.
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freakish
- adjective satellite changeable
capricious.
- a capricious summer breeze
- freakish weather
- adjective satellite characteristic of a freak
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wall
- noun an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
- the south wall had a small window
- the walls were covered with pictures
- noun anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect
- a wall of water
- a wall of smoke
- a wall of prejudice
- negotiations ran into a brick wall
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unheard-of
- adjective satellite previously unknown
- a first novel by an unheard of writer
- developments on an unheard-of scale
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pop
- noun an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
dad; dada; papa; pappa; pa; daddy.
- noun a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
tonic; soda pop; soda water; soda.
- in New England they call sodas tonics
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variety
- noun a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
mixture; smorgasbord; motley; miscellanea; mixed bag; salmagundi; miscellany; assortment; potpourri.
- a great assortment of cars was on display
- he had a variety of disorders
- a veritable smorgasbord of religions
- noun noticeable heterogeneity
diversity; diverseness; multifariousness.
- a diversity of possibilities
- the range and variety of his work is amazing
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contemporaneous
- adjective satellite occurring in the same period of time
contemporary.
- a rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous with an increase in inflation
- the composer Salieri was contemporary with Mozart
- adjective satellite of the same period
coeval; coetaneous.
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bizarre
- adjective satellite conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
gonzo; freakish; eccentric; outre; flaky; outlandish; freaky; off-the-wall; flakey.
- restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit
- famed for his eccentric spelling
- a freakish combination of styles
- his off-the-wall antics
- the outlandish clothes of teenagers
- outre and affected stage antics
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unusual
- adjective not usual or common or ordinary
- a scene of unusual beauty
- a man of unusual ability
- cruel and unusual punishment
- an unusual meteorite
- adjective being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
strange.
- a strange exaltation that was indefinable
- a strange fantastical mind
- what a strange sense of humor she has
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publishing
- noun the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
publication.
- verb put into print
print; publish.
- The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce
- These news should not be printed
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quaintish
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snappy
- adjective satellite apt to speak irritably
snappish.
- adjective satellite smart and fashionable
whipping.
- snappy conversation
- some sharp and whipping lines
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brick
- noun rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
- noun a good fellow; helpful and trustworthy
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in_vogue
- adjective satellite in the current fashion or style
in style; a la mode; modish; latest.
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collectible
- noun things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique)
collectable.
- adjective satellite subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
payable; collectable.
- a collectible bill
- a note payable on demand
- a check payable to John Doe
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gay
- noun someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
homo; homosexual; homophile.
- adjective satellite bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
cheery; sunny.
- a cheery hello
- a gay sunny room
- a sunny smile
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uncommon
- adjective not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
- uncommon birds
- frost and floods are uncommon during these months
- doing an uncommon amount of business
- an uncommon liking for money
- he owed his greatest debt to his mother's uncommon character and ability
- adjective satellite marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind
rare.
- what is so rare as a day in June"-J.R.Lowell
- a rare skill
- an uncommon sense of humor
- she was kind to an uncommon degree
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trickster
- noun someone who plays practical jokes on others
cut-up; prankster; tricker; practical joker; hoaxer.
- noun someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
slicker; beguiler; cheat; deceiver; cheater.
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present
- noun the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
nowadays.
- that is enough for the present
- he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow
- noun something presented as a gift
- his tie was a present from his wife
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out-of-the-way
- adjective satellite out of the ordinary
- out-of-the-way information
- adjective satellite improper or even offensive
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smartness
- noun a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
smarting; smart.
- noun intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty
cleverness; brightness.
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misandrist
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wild
- noun a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
natural state; state of nature.
- he lived in the wild
- they collected mushrooms in the wild
- noun a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
wilderness.
- it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers
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tramontane
- noun a cold dry wind that blows south out of the mountains into Italy and the western Mediterranean
tramontana.
- adjective on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the speaker)
transmontane.
- the transmontane section of the state
- tramontane winds
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unaccustomed
- adjective not habituated to; unfamiliar with
- unaccustomed to wearing suits
- adjective satellite not customary or usual
- an unaccustomed pleasure
- many varieties of unaccustomed foods
- a new budget of unaccustomed austerity
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well-kept
- adjective satellite kept in good condition
maintained; kept up.
- adjective satellite of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
trim; shipshape.
- even the barn was shipshape
- a trim little sailboat
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it
- noun the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
information technology.
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far-out
- adjective satellite informal terms; strikingly unconventional
offbeat; quirky; kinky; way-out.
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gothic
- adjective satellite as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened
medieval; mediaeval.
- a medieval attitude toward dating
- noun extinct East Germanic language of the ancient Goths; the only surviving record being fragments of a 4th-century translation of the Bible by Bishop Ulfilas
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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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funny
- noun an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)
funny story; funny remark; good story.
- she told a funny story
- she made a funny
- adjective satellite arousing or provoking laughter
risible; mirthful; amusing; laughable; comic; comical.
- an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls
- an amusing fellow
- a comic hat
- a comical look of surprise
- funny stories that made everybody laugh
- a very funny writer
- it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much
- a mirthful experience
- risible courtroom antics
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different
- adjective unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
- took different approaches to the problem
- came to a different conclusion
- different parts of the country
- on different sides of the issue
- this meeting was different from the earlier one
- adjective satellite distinctly separate from the first
- that's another (or different) issue altogether
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author
- noun writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
writer.
- noun someone who originates or causes or initiates something
source; generator.
- he was the generator of several complaints
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fad
- noun an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
rage; furore; cult; furor; craze.
- he always follows the latest fads
- it was all the rage that season
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twee
- adjective satellite affectedly dainty or refined
prim; niminy-piminy; mincing; dainty.
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submission
- noun something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
entry.
- several of his submissions were rejected by publishers
- what was the date of submission of your proposal?
- noun the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another
compliance.
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strange
- adjective being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
unusual.
- a strange exaltation that was indefinable
- a strange fantastical mind
- what a strange sense of humor she has
- adjective satellite not known before
unknown.
- used many strange words
- saw many strange faces in the crowd
- don't let anyone unknown into the house
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incumbent
- noun the official who holds an office
officeholder.
- adjective satellite lying or leaning on something else
- an incumbent geological formation
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nonnative
- adjective not being or composed of aborigines
- the nonnative population of South Africa
- adjective satellite of persons born in another area or country than that lived in
foreign-born.
- our large nonnative population
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literature
- noun creative writing of recognized artistic value
- noun the humanistic study of a body of literature
lit.
- he took a course in Russian lit
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unconventional
- adjective not conforming to accepted rules or standards
- her unconventional dress and hair style
- adjective not conventional or conformist
- unconventional life styles
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eccentric
- noun a person with an unusual or odd personality
eccentric person; geek; oddball; flake.
- noun a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
case; character; type.
- a real character
- a strange character
- a friendly eccentric
- the capable type
- a mental case
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occurrent
- noun an event that happens
natural event; happening; occurrence.
- adjective satellite presently occurring (either causally or incidentally)
- technical terms are rarely occurrent in literature
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kia
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identity
- noun the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
personal identity; individuality.
- you can lose your identity when you join the army
- noun the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known
- geneticists only recently discovered the identity of the gene that causes it
- it was too dark to determine his identity
- she guessed the identity of his lover
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abnormality
- noun an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
abnormalcy.
- noun retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence
mental defectiveness.
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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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webstore
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usual
- adjective occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
- grew the usual vegetables
- the usual summer heat
- came at the usual time
- the child's usual bedtime
- adjective satellite commonly encountered
common.
- a common (or familiar) complaint
- the usual greeting
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well
- noun a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
- noun a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
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showpiece
- noun the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
collector's item; piece de resistance.
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edge
- noun the boundary of a surface
border.
- noun a line determining the limits of an area
boundary; bound.
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organization
- noun a group of people who work together
organisation.
- noun an organized structure for arranging or classifying
organisation; system; arrangement.
- he changed the arrangement of the topics
- the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original
- he tried to understand their system of classification
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flakey
- adjective made of or resembling flakes
flaky.
- adjective satellite made of or easily forming flakes
flaky.
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latest
- noun the most recent news or development
- have you heard the latest?
- adjective satellite up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
up-to-the-minute.
- the news is up-to-the-minute
- the very latest scientific discoveries
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kinky
- adjective satellite (used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
perverted.
- kinky sex
- perverted practices
- adjective satellite (of hair) in small tight curls
frizzy; frizzly; crisp; nappy.
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up-to-date
- adjective satellite reflecting the latest information or changes
- an up-to-date issue of the magazine
- adjective satellite in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style
with-it; cutting-edge.
- wears only the latest style
- the last thing in swimwear
- cutting-edge technology
- a with-it boutique
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roxane
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oddness
- noun the parity of odd numbers (not divisible by two)
- noun eccentricity that is not easily explained
oddity.
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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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red-brick
- adjective satellite of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
redbrick.
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forward-looking
- adjective satellite ahead of the times
modern; advanced; innovative.
- the advanced teaching methods
- had advanced views on the subject
- a forward-looking corporation
- is British industry innovative enough?
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old-fashioned
- adjective satellite out of fashion
antique; demode; old-hat; ex; passee; passe; outmoded.
- a suit of rather antique appearance
- demode (or outmoded) attire
- outmoded ideas
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blog
- noun a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies
web log.
- postings on a blog are usually in chronological order
- verb read, write, or edit a shared on-line journal
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topical
- adjective satellite pertaining to the surface of a body part
- a drug for topical (or local) application
- a topical anesthesia
- adjective of or relating to or arranged by topics
- a detailed record on both a chronological and a topical basis
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setting
- noun the context and environment in which something is set
scene.
- the perfect setting for a ghost story
- noun the state of the environment in which a situation exists
scope; background.
- you can't do that in a university setting
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ghostly
- adjective satellite resembling or characteristic of a phantom
spectral; spiritual; ghostlike; phantasmal; apparitional.
- a ghostly face at the window
- a phantasmal presence in the room
- spectral emanations
- spiritual tappings at a seance
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eery
- adjective satellite inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
eerie.
- an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods
- an eerie midnight howl
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hat
- noun headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
lid; chapeau.
- noun an informal term for a person's role
- he took off his politician's hat and talked frankly
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smart
- noun a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
smartness; smarting.
- verb be the source of pain
ache; hurt.
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around
- adverb in the area or vicinity
about.
- a few spectators standing about
- hanging around
- waited around for the next flight
- adverb by a circular or circuitous route
- He came all the way around the base
- the road goes around the pond
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quirk
- noun a strange attitude or habit
crotchet; quirkiness; queerness; oddity.
- noun a narrow groove beside a beading
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digital
- adjective displaying numbers rather than scale positions
- digital clock
- digital readout
- adjective relating to or performed with the fingers
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stylishness
- noun elegance by virtue of being fashionable
swank; smartness; last word; chicness; chichi; modishness; chic.
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unique
- adjective satellite radically distinctive and without equal
alone; unequaled; unequalled; unparalleled.
- he is alone in the field of microbiology
- this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem
- Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint
- craftsmen whose skill is unequaled
- unparalleled athletic ability
- a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history
- adjective satellite (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
- a species unique to Australia
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advanced
- adjective satellite farther along in physical or mental development
- the child's skeletal age was classified as `advanced'
- children in the advanced classes in elementary school read far above grade average
- verb move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
advance; move on; march on; progress; pass on; go on.
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mod
- noun a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s; noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
- adjective satellite relating to a recently developed fashion or style;
modern; modernistic.
- their offices are in a modern skyscraper
- tables in modernistic designs
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stylist
- noun an artist who is a master of a particular style
- noun someone who cuts or beautifies hair
hairstylist; styler; hairdresser.
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stranger
- noun anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
alien; unknown.
- noun an individual that one is not acquainted with
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gaiman
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clown
- noun a rude or vulgar fool
buffoon.
- noun a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
goof; goofball; buffoon; merry andrew.
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raffish
- adjective satellite marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
rakish; spiffy; natty; snappy; dashing; spruce; dapper; jaunty.
- a dapper young man
- a jaunty red hat
- adjective satellite marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness
rakish; devil-may-care.
- a cocktail party given by some...raffish bachelors"- Crary Moore
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gimmal
Joined work whose parts move within each other; a pair or series of interlocked rings.
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stylish
- adjective having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
fashionable.
- a little less posh but every bit as stylish as Lord Peter Wimsey
- the stylish resort of Gstadd
- adjective being or in accordance with current social fashions
fashionable.
- fashionable clothing
- the fashionable side of town
- a fashionable cafe
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antique
- noun an elderly man
old geezer; old-timer; gaffer; oldtimer.
- noun any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity
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eldritch
- adjective satellite suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
weird; uncanny; unearthly.
- an eldritch screech
- the three weird sisters
- stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures"- John Galsworthy
- an unearthly light
- he could hear the unearthly scream of some curlew piercing the din"- Henry Kingsley
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old
- noun past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old')
- adjective (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
- his mother is very old
- a ripe old age
- how old are you?
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some
- adjective quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
- have some milk
- some roses were still blooming
- having some friends over
- some apples
- some paper
- adjective satellite relatively much but unspecified in amount or extent
- we talked for some time
- he was still some distance away
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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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dead
- noun people who are no longer living
- noun a time when coldness (or some other quality associated with death) is intense
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born
- adjective brought into existence
- he was a child born of adultery
- noun British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970)
Max Born.
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trendy
- adjective satellite in accord with the latest fad
voguish.
- trendy ideas
- trendy clothes
- voguish terminology
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new
- adjective not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
- a new law
- new cars
- a new comet
- a new friend
- a new year
- the New World
- adjective satellite original and of a kind not seen before
fresh; novel.
- the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
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separateness
- noun the state of being several and distinct
discreteness; severalty; distinctness.
- noun political independence
- seeking complete political separateness for Taiwan
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off-the-wall
- adjective satellite conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
gonzo; freakish; eccentric; outre; flaky; outlandish; bizarre; freaky; flakey.
- restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit
- famed for his eccentric spelling
- a freakish combination of styles
- his off-the-wall antics
- the outlandish clothes of teenagers
- outre and affected stage antics
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curiousness
- noun a state of active curiosity
inquisitiveness.
- noun the quality of being alien or not native
foreignness; strangeness.
- the strangeness of a foreigner
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creative
- adjective having the ability or power to create
originative.
- adjective satellite promoting construction or creation
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retro
- noun a fashion reminiscent of the past
- adjective satellite affecting things past
ex post facto; retroactive.
- retroactive tax increase
- an ex-post-facto law
- retro pay
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some_other
- adjective satellite any of various alternatives; some other
another.
- put it off to another (or some other) day
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posh
- adjective satellite elegant and fashionable
swish; classy.
- classy clothes
- a classy dame
- a posh restaurant
- a swish pastry shop on the Rue du Bac"- Julia Child
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rum
- noun liquor distilled from fermented molasses
- noun a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards
rummy.
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on
- adjective in operation or operational
- left the oven on
- the switch is in the on position
- adjective (of events) planned or scheduled
- the picnic is on, rain or shine
- we have nothing on for Friday night
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rare
- adjective satellite not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
- adjective satellite recurring only at long intervals
- a rare appearance
- total eclipses are rare events
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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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modernity
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
contemporaneity; contemporaneousness; modernness; modernism.
- a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
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practical
- adjective concerned with actual use or practice
- he is a very practical person
- the idea had no practical application
- a practical knowledge of Japanese
- woodworking is a practical art
- adjective satellite guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
hardheaded; hard-nosed; pragmatic.
- a hardheaded appraisal of our position
- a hard-nosed labor leader
- completely practical in his approach to business
- not ideology but pragmatic politics
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magazine
- noun a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
mag.
- it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money
- noun product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object
- tripped over a pile of magazines
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dotty
- adjective satellite informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
loco; wacky; loopy; bats; haywire; nuts; balmy; kooky; nutty; barmy; around the bend; buggy; kookie; loony; whacky; crackers; round the bend; daft; batty; cracked; fruity; bonkers.
- it used to drive my husband balmy
- adjective satellite intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
wild; crazy; gaga.
- crazy about cars and racing
- he is potty about her
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underway
- adjective satellite currently in progress
afoot.
- there is mischief afoot
- plans are afoot
- preparations for the trial are underway
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redbrick
- adjective satellite of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
red-brick.
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contemporaneousness
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
contemporaneity; modernity; modernness; modernism.
- a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
- noun the quality of belonging to the same period of time
contemporaneity.
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shipshape
- adjective satellite of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
trim; well-kept.
- even the barn was shipshape
- a trim little sailboat
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strangeness
- noun unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
unfamiliarity.
- noun (physics) one of the six flavors of quark
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naturalized
- adjective satellite introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation
established.
- verb make into a citizen
naturalize; naturalise.
- The French family was naturalized last year
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unbeknown
- adjective satellite (usually used with `to') occurring or existing without the knowledge of
unbeknownst.
- a crisis unbeknown to me
- she had been ill for months, unbeknownst to the family
- adverb without someone's knowledge
unbeknownst.
- unbeknownst to me, she made all the arrangements
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undiscovered
- adjective satellite not discovered
- with earth-based telescopes many stars remain undiscovered
- adjective satellite not yet discovered
unexplored.
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demode
- adjective satellite out of fashion
antique; old-hat; ex; passee; passe; outmoded; old-fashioned.
- a suit of rather antique appearance
- demode (or outmoded) attire
- outmoded ideas
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editor
- noun a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
editor in chief.
- noun (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data
editor program.
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way
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; fashion; manner; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
agency; means.
- a means of control
- an example is the best agency of instruction
- the true way to success
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forward
- noun the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
- noun a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
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quirky
- adjective satellite informal terms; strikingly unconventional
offbeat; kinky; way-out; far-out.
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on-line
- adjective on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
online.
- adjective connected to a computer network or accessible by computer
online.
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fastidious
- adjective giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
- a fastidious and incisive intellect
- fastidious about personal cleanliness
- adjective having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
exacting.
- fastidious microorganisms
- certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements
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ghostlike
- adjective satellite resembling or characteristic of a phantom
spectral; spiritual; phantasmal; ghostly; apparitional.
- a ghostly face at the window
- a phantasmal presence in the room
- spectral emanations
- spiritual tappings at a seance
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archaic
- adjective satellite so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
antiquated; antediluvian.
- a ramshackle antediluvian tenement
- antediluvian ideas
- archaic laws
- adjective satellite little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
primitive.
- archaic forms of life
- primitive mammals
- the okapi is a short-necked primitive cousin of the giraffe
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ho
- noun a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
holmium; atomic number 67.
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line
- noun a formation of people or things one beside another
- the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed
- they were arrayed in line of battle
- the cast stood in line for the curtain call
- noun a mark that is long relative to its width
- He drew a line on the chart
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groovy
- adjective satellite very good
dandy; corking; bully; not bad; swell; smashing; great; keen; slap-up; neat; cracking; nifty; peachy; bang-up.
- he did a bully job
- a neat sports car
- had a great time at the party
- you look simply smashing
- adjective satellite (British informal) very chic
swagger.
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made
- adjective satellite produced by a manufacturing process; rope and nails"
- bought some made goods at the local store
- verb engage in
do; make.
- make love, not war
- make an effort
- do research
- do nothing
- make revolution
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rage
- noun a feeling of intense anger
fury; madness.
- hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
- his face turned red with rage
- noun a state of extreme anger
- she fell into a rage and refused to answer
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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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exploration
- noun to travel for the purpose of discovery
geographic expedition.
- noun a careful systematic search
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dirty
- verb make soiled, filthy, or dirty
begrime; soil; grime; bemire; colly.
- don't soil your clothes when you play outside!
- adjective soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
soiled; unclean.
- dirty unswept sidewalks
- a child in dirty overalls
- dirty slums
- piles of dirty dishes
- put his dirty feet on the clean sheet
- wore an unclean shirt
- mining is a dirty job
- Cinderella did the dirty work while her sisters preened themselves
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piece
- noun a separate part of a whole
- an important piece of the evidence
- noun an item that is an instance of some type;
- he designed a new piece of equipment
- she bought a lovely piece of china
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trim
- noun a state of arrangement or appearance
trimness.
- noun a decoration or adornment on a garment
passementerie; trimming.
- the trimming on a hat
- the trim on a shirt
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modern
- noun a contemporary person
- noun a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes
Bodoni font; modern font; Bodoni.
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moderne
- adjective satellite of or relating to a popularization of art deco that used bright colors and rectangular shapes
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oddity
- noun eccentricity that is not easily explained
oddness.
- noun a strange attitude or habit
crotchet; quirk; quirkiness; queerness.
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trig
- noun the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
trigonometry.
- adjective satellite neat and smart in appearance
trim; clean-cut.
- a clean-cut and well-bred young man
- the trig corporal in his jaunty cap
- a trim beard
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fashioned
- adjective satellite planned and made or fashioned artistically
- beautifully fashioned dresses
- verb make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
forge; fashion.
- She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks
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curious
- adjective satellite beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
funny; rum; singular; queer; odd; peculiar; rummy.
- a curious hybrid accent
- her speech has a funny twang
- they have some funny ideas about war
- had an odd name
- the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
- something definitely queer about this town
- what a rum fellow
- singular behavior
- adjective eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)
- a curious child is a teacher's delight
- a trap door that made me curious
- curious investigators
- traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers
- curious about the neighbor's doings
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voguish
- adjective satellite elegant and stylish
chic; smart.
- chic elegance
- a smart new dress
- a suit of voguish cut
- adjective satellite in accord with the latest fad
trendy.
- trendy ideas
- trendy clothes
- voguish terminology
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phantom
- noun a ghostly appearing figure
fantasm; apparition; spectre; phantasma; phantasm; specter.
- we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us
- noun something existing in perception only
fantasm; apparition; phantasma; shadow; phantasm.
- a ghostly apparition at midnight
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trick
- noun a cunning or deceitful action or device
fast one.
- he played a trick on me
- he pulled a fast one and got away with it
- noun a period of work or duty
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eerie
- adjective satellite suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
- an eerie feeling of deja vu
- adjective satellite inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
eery.
- an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods
- an eerie midnight howl
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olde_worlde
- adjective satellite attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
quaint; old-time.
- houses with quaint thatched roofs
- a vaulted roof supporting old-time chimney pots
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other
- adjective not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
- today isn't any other day"- the White Queen
- the construction of highways and other public works
- he asked for other employment
- any other person would tell the truth
- his other books are still in storage
- then we looked at the other house
- hearing was good in his other ear
- the other sex
- she lived on the other side of the street from me
- went in the other direction
- adjective satellite recently past
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modishness
- noun elegance by virtue of being fashionable
stylishness; swank; smartness; last word; chicness; chichi; chic.
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red_carpet
- noun a strip of red carpeting laid down for dignitaries to walk on
- adjective satellite special treatment or hospitality
red-carpet.
- the maitre d' gave them the red-carpet treatment
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separate
- noun a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
offprint; reprint.
- noun a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
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modernness
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
contemporaneity; modernity; contemporaneousness; modernism.
- a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
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established
- adjective brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
constituted.
- the established social order
- distrust the constituted authority
- a team established as a member of a major league
- enjoyed his prestige as an established writer
- an established precedent
- the established Church
- verb set up or found
found; establish; set up; launch.
- She set up a literacy program
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otherness
- noun the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known
distinctness; separateness.
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groom
- noun a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
bridegroom.
- noun someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
hostler; ostler; stableboy; stableman.
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superannuated
- adjective satellite too old to be useful
overage; overaged; over-the-hill.
- He left the house...for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders"- Anthony Trollope
- verb retire and pension (someone) because of age or physical inability
superannuate.
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time
- noun an instance or single occasion for some event
clip.
- this time he succeeded
- he called four times
- he could do ten at a clip
- noun a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something
- take time to smell the roses
- I didn't have time to finish
- it took more than half my time
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