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leap_year
- noun in the Gregorian calendar: any year divisible by 4 except centenary years divisible by 400
intercalary year; bissextile year; 366 days.
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whitweek
- noun Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days)
Whitsun; Whitsuntide.
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hitch
- noun a period of time spent in military service
tour; term of enlistment; enlistment; duty tour; tour of duty.
- noun the state of inactivity following an interruption
halt; stoppage; stop; arrest; stay; check.
- the negotiations were in arrest
- held them in check
- during the halt he got some lunch
- the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
- he spent the entire stop in his seat
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four
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
tetrad; quaternity; quadruplet; foursome; Little Joe; IV; quaternion; quatern; quaternary; quartet; 4.
- noun a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips
four-spot.
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sleep
- noun a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
slumber.
- he didn't get enough sleep last night
- calm as a child in dreamless slumber
- noun a torpid state resembling deep sleep
sopor.
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preface
- noun a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
prolusion; foreword.
- verb furnish with a preface or introduction
introduce; precede; premise.
- She always precedes her lectures with a joke
- He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution
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euclid's_postulate
- noun (mathematics) any of five axioms that are generally recognized as the basis for Euclidean geometry
Euclid's axiom; Euclidean axiom.
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hoover
- noun United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
William Hoover; William Henry Hoover.
- noun United States lawyer who was director of the FBI for 48 years (1895-1972)
John Edgar Hoover; J. Edgar Hoover.
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scholastic
- noun a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
pedant; bookworm.
- noun a Scholastic philosopher or theologian
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calculate
- verb make a mathematical calculation or computation
cypher; compute; work out; reckon; cipher; figure.
- verb judge to be probable
figure; reckon; forecast; estimate; count on.
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excoriate
- verb express strong disapproval of
decry; reprobate; objurgate; condemn.
- We condemn the racism in South Africa
- These ideas were reprobated
- verb tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
chafe.
- This leash chafes the dog's neck
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jevons
- noun English economist and logician who contributed to the development of the theory of marginal utility (1835-1882)
William Stanley Jevons.
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sharia_law
- noun the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed
shariah law; sharia; Islamic law; shariah.
- sharia is only applicable to Muslims
- under Islamic law there is no separation of church and state
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spec
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
specification.
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applied
- adjective concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
- applied physics
- applied psychology
- technical problems in medicine, engineering, economics and other applied disciplines"- Sidney Hook
- verb put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
employ; apply; use; utilize; utilise.
- use your head!
- we only use Spanish at home
- I can't use this tool
- Apply a magnetic field here
- This thinking was applied to many projects
- How do you utilize this tool?
- I apply this rule to get good results
- use the plastic bags to store the food
- He doesn't know how to use a computer
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marine_law
- noun the branch of international law that deals with territorial and international waters or with shipping or with ocean fishery etc.
maritime law; admiralty law.
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president_tyler
- noun elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
John Tyler; Tyler.
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blanket
- noun bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
cover.
- he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
- noun anything that covers
mantle.
- there was a blanket of snow
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distort
- verb make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
warp; falsify; garble.
- verb form into a spiral shape
twist; twine.
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redact
- noun someone who puts text into appropriate form for publication
rewriter; redactor; reviser; rewrite man.
- verb formulate in a particular style or language
put; frame; couch; cast.
- I wouldn't put it that way
- She cast her request in very polite language
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forties
- noun the time of life between 40 and 50
mid-forties.
- noun the decade from 1940 to 1949
1940s.
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departure_time
- noun the time at which a public conveyance is scheduled to depart from a given point of origin
time of departure.
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school
- noun an educational institution
- the school was founded in 1900
- noun a building where young people receive education
schoolhouse.
- the school was built in 1932
- he walked to school every morning
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specify
- verb specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
qualify; condition; stipulate.
- The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
- The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
- verb decide upon or fix definitely
set; fix; limit; determine; define.
- fix the variables
- specify the parameters
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reduplication
- noun repetition of the final words of a sentence or line at the beginning of the next
anadiplosis.
- noun the syllable added in a reduplicated word form
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plural
- noun the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
plural form.
- adjective composed of more than one member, set, or kind
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conceive
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceptualize; conceptualise.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
believe; think; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
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herbert_clark_hoover
- noun 31st President of the United States; in 1929 the stock market crashed and the economy collapsed and Hoover was defeated for reelection by Franklin Roosevelt (1874-1964)
Herbert Hoover; Hoover; President Hoover.
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solution
- noun a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
- he used a solution of peroxide and water
- noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
answer; solvent; resolution; result.
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
- the answers were in the back of the book
- he computed the result to four decimal places
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handout
- noun an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
release; press release.
- noun giving money or food or clothing to a needy person
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time_of_departure
- noun the time at which a public conveyance is scheduled to depart from a given point of origin
departure time.
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vector
- noun a variable quantity that can be resolved into components
- noun a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction
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start_up
- verb get going or set in motion
start.
- We simply could not start the engine
- start up the computer
- verb get off the ground
start; embark on; commence.
- Who started this company?
- We embarked on an exciting enterprise
- I start my day with a good breakfast
- We began the new semester
- The afternoon session begins at 4 PM
- The blood shed started when the partisans launched a surprise attack
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chew
- noun a wad of something chewable as tobacco
plug; wad; quid; cud; chaw.
- noun biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
manduction; chewing; mastication.
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charter
- noun a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
- noun a contract to hire or lease transportation
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bimonthly
- noun a periodical that is published twice a month or every two months (either 24 or 6 issues per year)
- adjective satellite occurring twice a month
semimonthly.
- a semimonthly publication
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force
- noun a powerful effect or influence
- the force of his eloquence easily persuaded them
- noun (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
- force equals mass times acceleration
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infancy
- noun the early stage of growth or development
early childhood; babyhood.
- noun the earliest state of immaturity
babyhood.
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noviciate
- noun the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)
novitiate.
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direct
- verb command with authority
- He directed the children to do their homework
- verb intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
aim; point; place; target.
- He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
- criticism directed at her superior
- direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
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start_out
- verb take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
begin; get; 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
- verb leave
depart; set forth; set off; start; part; set out; take off.
- The family took off for Florida
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second
- noun 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
sec; s.
- noun an indefinitely short time
moment; bit; mo; minute.
- wait just a moment
- in a mo
- it only takes a minute
- in just a bit
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rent
- noun a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
- noun an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
tear; split; rip; snag.
- there was a rip in his pants
- she had snags in her stockings
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subordinate
- noun an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
underling; foot soldier; subsidiary.
- noun a word that is more specific than a given word
hyponym; subordinate word.
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n
- noun a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
atomic number 7; nitrogen.
- noun the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
northward; due north; north.
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ploy
- noun an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
gambit.
- noun a maneuver in a game or conversation
gambit; stratagem.
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period_of_time
- noun an amount of time
time period; period.
- a time period of 30 years
- hastened the period of time of his recovery
- Picasso's blue period
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blue
- noun blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
blueness.
- he had eyes of bright blue
- noun blue clothing
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true_statement
- noun a true statement
truth.
- he told the truth
- he thought of answering with the truth but he knew they wouldn't believe it
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deliberate
- verb think about carefully; weigh
moot; turn over; consider; debate.
- They considered the possibility of a strike
- Turn the proposal over in your mind
- verb discuss the pros and cons of an issue
debate.
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religious
- noun a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
- adjective satellite concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
spiritual.
- religious texts
- a member of a religious order
- lords temporal and spiritual
- spiritual leaders
- spiritual songs
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consequent
- adjective satellite following or accompanying as a consequence
concomitant; accompanying; incidental; attendant; resultant; sequent; ensuant.
- an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems
- snags incidental to the changeover in management
- attendant circumstances
- the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness
- the ensuant response to his appeal
- the resultant savings were considerable
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decry
- verb express strong disapproval of
excoriate; reprobate; objurgate; condemn.
- We condemn the racism in South Africa
- These ideas were reprobated
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weather
- noun the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
atmospheric condition; conditions; weather condition.
- they were hoping for good weather
- every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception
- the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow
- verb face and withstand with courage
brave out; brave; endure.
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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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net
- noun a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
cyberspace; internet.
- noun a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
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first_amendment
- noun an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression; includes freedom of assembly and freedom of the press and freedom of religion and freedom of speech
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probationary
- adjective satellite under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
tentative; provisional; provisionary.
- probationary employees
- a provisional government
- just a tentative schedule
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herm
- noun a statue consisting of a squared stone pillar with a carved head (usually a bearded Hermes) on top; used in ancient Greece as a boundary marker or signpost
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specialise
- verb devote oneself to a special area of work
specialize.
- She specializes in honey bees
- This baker specializes in French bread
- verb be specific about
particularize; particularise; specify; specialize.
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
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stopping
- noun fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
fillet.
- noun the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch
- the violinist's stopping was excellent
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active
- noun chemical agent capable of activity
active agent.
- noun the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
active voice.
- `The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice
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rescript
- noun a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
- noun a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
edict; fiat; decree; order.
- a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
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kingdom_come
- noun the next world
- he nearly blew us to kingdom come
- noun the end of time
- you can wet the bed till kingdom come, for all I care
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contraction
- noun (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
muscular contraction; muscle contraction.
- noun the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
condensation; compression.
- the contraction of a gas on cooling
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dry
- noun a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
prohibitionist.
- verb remove the moisture from and make dry
dry out.
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loanword
- noun a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English
loan.
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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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noel
- noun period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
Yuletide; Christmastide; Christmastime; Yule; Christmas.
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study
- noun a detailed critical inspection
survey.
- noun applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
work.
- mastering a second language requires a lot of work
- no schools offer graduate study in interior design
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eligible
- adjective qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
- eligible to run for office
- eligible for retirement benefits
- an eligible bachelor
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byname
- noun a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
moniker; cognomen; sobriquet; nickname; soubriquet.
- Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph
- Henry's nickname was Slim
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precis
- noun a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
synopsis; outline; abstract.
- verb make a summary (of)
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credit
- noun approval
recognition.
- give her recognition for trying
- he was given credit for his work
- give her credit for trying
- noun money available for a client to borrow
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conjunctive
- noun an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
continuative; conjunction; connective.
- adjective serving or tending to connect
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military
- noun the military forces of a nation
armed forces; armed services; military machine; war machine.
- their military is the largest in the region
- the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker
- adjective of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
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peirce
- noun United States mathematician and astronomer remembered for his studies of Uranus and Saturn and Neptune (1809-1880)
Benjamin Peirce.
- noun United States philosopher and logician; pioneer of pragmatism (1839-1914)
Charles Sanders Peirce; Charles Peirce.
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musing
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
contemplation; reflection; reflexion; rumination; thoughtfulness.
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; meditate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
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golden
- adjective satellite having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
aureate; gilded; gilt; gold.
- long aureate (or golden) hair
- a gold carpet
- adjective satellite marked by peace and prosperity
halcyon; prosperous.
- a golden era
- the halcyon days of the clipper trade
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swan
- noun stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
- verb to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
avow; affirm; verify; assert; swear; aver.
- Before God I swear I am innocent
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computer_architecture
- noun the art of assembling logical elements into a computing device; the specification of the relation between parts of a computer system
- noun (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software
architecture.
- the architecture of a computer's system software
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criticise
- verb find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
knock; pick apart; criticize.
- The paper criticized the new movie
- Don't knock the food--it's free
- verb act as a critic
criticize.
- Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either
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county
- noun (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
- the county has a population of 12,345 people
- noun (United States) the largest administrative district within a state
- the county plans to build a new road
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dictum
- noun an authoritative declaration
say-so; pronouncement.
- noun an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
obiter dictum.
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question_time
- noun a period during a parliamentary session when members of British Parliament may ask questions of the ministers
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total
- noun the whole amount
aggregate; sum; totality.
- noun a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
sum; amount.
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landscape
- noun an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
- noun painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery
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predicative
- adjective of adjectives; relating to or occurring within the predicate of a sentence
- `red' is a predicative adjective in `the apple is red'
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herbert_hoover
- noun 31st President of the United States; in 1929 the stock market crashed and the economy collapsed and Hoover was defeated for reelection by Franklin Roosevelt (1874-1964)
Hoover; Herbert Clark Hoover; President Hoover.
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euclid's_axiom
- noun (mathematics) any of five axioms that are generally recognized as the basis for Euclidean geometry
Euclidean axiom; Euclid's postulate.
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wintertime
- noun the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
winter.
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bronze_age
- noun (archeology) a period between the Stone and Iron Ages, characterized by the manufacture and use of bronze tools and weapons
- noun (classical mythology) the third age of the world, marked by war and violence
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rationalise
- verb structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
rationalize.
- We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits
- verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
rationalize; apologise; excuse; apologize; justify.
- rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
- he rationalized his lack of success
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call
- noun a telephone connection
telephone call; phone call.
- she reported several anonymous calls
- he placed a phone call to London
- he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call
- noun a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
- he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call
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president_carter
- noun 39th President of the United States (1924-)
Jimmy Carter; James Earl Carter; Carter; James Earl Carter Jr..
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closed-class_word
- noun a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning
function word.
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round-trip_light_time
- noun the elapsed time it takes for a signal to travel from Earth to a spacecraft (or other body) and back to the starting point
RTLT.
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binding
- noun the capacity to attract and hold something
- noun strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
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take_the_fifth
- verb refuse to testify by invoking the Fifth Amendment, which states that nobody may be forced to testify as a witness against himself or herself
take the Fifth Amendment.
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muse
- noun the source of an artist's inspiration
- noun in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
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warn
- verb notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
- The director warned him that he might be fired
- The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking
- verb admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
admonish; discourage; monish.
- I warned him not to go too far
- I warn you against false assumptions
- She warned him to be quiet
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warm
- verb get warm or warmer
warm up.
- The soup warmed slowly on the stove
- verb make warm or warmer
- The blanket will warm you
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hold
- noun the act of grasping
grip; clutches; clutch; clench; grasp; clasp.
- he released his clasp on my arm
- he has a strong grip for an old man
- she kept a firm hold on the railing
- noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
grasp; appreciation.
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
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phraseology
- noun the manner in which something is expressed in words
diction; phrasing; choice of words; verbiage; wording.
- use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton
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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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mo
- noun an indefinitely short time
moment; bit; minute; second.
- wait just a moment
- in a mo
- it only takes a minute
- in just a bit
- noun a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
atomic number 42; molybdenum.
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era
- noun a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
epoch.
- noun a major division of geological time; an era is usually divided into two or more periods
geological era.
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mechanic
- noun a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
machinist; shop mechanic.
- noun someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
auto-mechanic; grease monkey; automobile mechanic; car-mechanic.
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root
- noun (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
- noun the place where something begins, where it springs into being
origin; beginning; rootage; source.
- the Italian beginning of the Renaissance
- Jupiter was the origin of the radiation
- Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River
- communism's Russian root
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unilateral
- adjective involving only one part or side
one-sided.
- unilateral paralysis
- a unilateral decision
- adjective satellite tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only
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give
- noun the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
spring; springiness.
- verb cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
- She gave him a black eye
- The draft gave me a cold
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climax
- noun the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
flood tide.
- the climax of the artist's career
- in the flood tide of his success
- noun the decisive moment in a novel or play
culmination.
- the deathbed scene is the climax of the play
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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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hudud
- noun Islamic laws stating the limits ordained by Allah and including the deterrent punishments for serious crimes
hudood.
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counseling
- noun something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
guidance; direction; counsel; counselling.
- verb give advice to
advise; counsel; rede.
- The teacher counsels troubled students
- The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud
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pure_mathematics
- noun the branches of mathematics that study and develop the principles of mathematics for their own sake rather than for their immediate usefulness
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absolute
- noun something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative
- no mortal being can influence the absolute
- adjective perfect or complete or pure
- absolute loyalty
- absolute silence
- absolute truth
- absolute alcohol
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end
- noun either extremity of something that has length
terminal.
- the end of the pier
- she knotted the end of the thread
- they rode to the end of the line
- the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix
- noun the point in time at which something ends
ending.
- the end of the year
- the ending of warranty period
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thing
- noun a special situation
- this thing has got to end
- it is a remarkable thing
- noun an action
- how could you do such a thing?
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provide
- verb give something useful or necessary to
furnish; render; supply.
- We provided the room with an electrical heater
- verb give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
cater; ply; supply.
- The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
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verify
- verb confirm the truth of
- Please verify that the doors are closed
- verify a claim
- verb check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
control.
- Are you controlling for the temperature?
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travel
- noun the act of going from one place to another
travelling; traveling.
- he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel
- noun a movement through space that changes the location of something
change of location.
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sixties
- noun the decade from 1960 to 1969
1960s.
- noun the time of life between 60 and 70
mid-sixties.
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answer
- noun a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
reply; response.
- I waited several days for his answer
- he wrote replies to several of his critics
- noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
solvent; resolution; solution; result.
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
- the answers were in the back of the book
- he computed the result to four decimal places
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ordinary
- noun a judge of a probate court
- noun the expected or commonplace condition or situation
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actuality
- noun the state of actually existing objectively
- a hope that progressed from possibility to actuality
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parasynonym
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classify
- verb arrange or order by classes or categories
sort; separate; assort; sort out; class.
- How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?
- verb declare unavailable, as for security reasons
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dialect
- noun the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
accent; idiom.
- the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English
- he has a strong German accent
- it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy
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abstraction
- noun a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
abstract.
- he loved her only in the abstract--not in person
- noun the act of withdrawing or removing something
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description
- noun a statement that represents something in words
verbal description.
- noun the act of describing something
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beauty
- noun the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
- noun a very attractive or seductive looking woman
sweetheart; peach; knockout; lulu; smasher; stunner; ravisher; mantrap; dish; looker.
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horoscope
- noun a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets
- noun a diagram of the positions of the planets and signs of the zodiac at a particular time and place
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mortal
- noun a human being
someone; somebody; soul; person; individual.
- there was too much for one person to do
- adjective subject to death
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give_suck
- verb give suck to
wet-nurse; suckle; breastfeed; lactate; suck; nurse.
- The wetnurse suckled the infant
- You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places
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plea-bargain
- verb agree to plead guilty in return for a lesser charge
- If he plea-bargains, he will be sent to a medium-security prison for 8 years
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president
- noun an executive officer of a firm or corporation
- noun the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government
United States President; President of the United States; Chief Executive.
- the President likes to jog every morning
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summarize
- verb give a summary (of)
resume; sum up; summarise.
- he summed up his results
- I will now summarize
- verb be a summary of
summarise; sum up; sum.
- The abstract summarizes the main ideas in the paper
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law
- noun the collection of rules imposed by authority
jurisprudence.
- civilization presupposes respect for the law
- the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
- noun legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
- there is a law against kidnapping
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mercantile_law
- noun the body of rules applied to commercial transactions; derived from the practices of traders rather than from jurisprudence
law merchant; commercial law.
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antonym
- 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; opposite.
- to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'
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third
- noun one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
tierce; one-third.
- it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement
- noun the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
third base.
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replication
- noun the act of making copies
reproduction.
- Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient
- noun (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
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last_name
- noun the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
family name; cognomen; surname.
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sum
- noun a quantity of money
amount of money; amount; sum of money.
- he borrowed a large sum
- the amount he had in cash was insufficient
- noun a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
total; amount.
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think
- noun an instance of deliberate thinking
- I need to give it a good think
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; believe; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
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alias
- noun a name that has been assumed temporarily
assumed name; false name.
- adverb as known or named at another time or place
a.k.a.; also known as.
- Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette
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fictitious
- adjective satellite formed or conceived by the imagination
fabricated; fictional; fancied.
- a fabricated excuse for his absence
- a fancied wrong
- a fictional character
- adjective satellite adopted in order to deceive
false; put on; assumed; pretended; fictive; sham.
- an assumed name
- an assumed cheerfulness
- a fictitious address
- fictive sympathy
- a pretended interest
- a put-on childish voice
- sham modesty
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passivizer
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half_life
- noun the time required for something to fall to half its initial value (in particular, the time for half the atoms in a radioactive substance to disintegrate)
half-life.
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predominate
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
dominate; prevail; reign; rule.
- Money reigns supreme here
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
- verb appear very large or occupy a commanding position
tower; loom; hulk.
- The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
- Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
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literary_argument
- noun a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
argument.
- the editor added the argument to the poem
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monroe
- noun United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
Norma Jean Baker; Marilyn Monroe.
- noun 5th President of the United States; author of the Monroe Doctrine (1758-1831)
President Monroe; James Monroe.
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restriction
- noun a principle that limits the extent of something
limitation.
- I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
- noun an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
limitation.
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interpretation
- noun a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
reading; version.
- noun the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
rendition; rendering.
- her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
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feedback
- noun the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
- noun response to an inquiry or experiment
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office
- noun place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
business office.
- he rented an office in the new building
- noun an administrative unit of government
agency; authority; bureau; federal agency; government agency.
- the Central Intelligence Agency
- the Census Bureau
- Office of Management and Budget
- Tennessee Valley Authority
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telecom
- noun (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
telecommunication.
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consent
- noun permission to do something
- verb give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
go for; accept.
- I cannot accept your invitation
- I go for this resolution
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over
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- adjective satellite having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluded; terminated; complete; ended; all over.
- the harvesting was complete
- the affair is over, ended, finished
- the abruptly terminated interview
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kickoff
- noun (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
- noun the time at which something is supposed to begin
outset; get-go; showtime; starting time; start; offset; beginning; commencement; first.
- they got an early start
- she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
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tote_up
- verb determine the sum of
tot up; add up; sum; tally; tot; add; summate; total; sum up; add together.
- Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
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earl_russell
- noun English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Whitehead (1872-1970)
Bertrand Russell; Russell; Bertrand Arthur William Russell.
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fable
- noun a deliberately false or improbable account
fabrication; fiction.
- noun a short moral story (often with animal characters)
parable; allegory; apologue.
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