limited
- noun public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
express.
- he caught the express to New York
- verb place limits on (extent or access)
throttle; bound; restrict; trammel; restrain; limit; confine.
- restrict the use of this parking lot
- limit the time you can spend with your friends
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consolidated
- adjective satellite joined together into a whole
amalgamate; amalgamated; fused; coalesced.
- United Industries
- the amalgamated colleges constituted a university
- a consolidated school
- verb unite into one
consolidate.
- The companies consolidated
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idealised
- adjective satellite exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence
idealized.
- verb consider or render as ideal
idealise; idealize.
- She idealized her husband after his death
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surgical
- adjective of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
- surgical instruments
- surgical intervention
- adjective relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
operative.
- a surgical appendix
- a surgical procedure
- operative dentistry
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isometric
- noun a line connecting isometric points
isometric line.
- adjective related by an isometry
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quasi
- adjective satellite having some resemblance
- a quasi success
- a quasi contract
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analogous
- adjective satellite similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
correspondent.
- brains and computers are often considered analogous
- salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar
- adjective corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
- the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous
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inclement
- adjective (of weather or climate) severe
- adjective used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy
- the harsh sentence of an inclement judge
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particularized
- adjective satellite directed toward a specific object
particularised.
- particularized thinking as distinct from stereotyped sloganeering
- verb be specific about
particularize; specialise; particularise; specify; specialize.
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
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misinterpretation
- noun putting the wrong interpretation on
mistaking; misunderstanding.
- his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
- there was no mistaking her meaning
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very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
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misunderstanding
- noun putting the wrong interpretation on
mistaking; misinterpretation.
- his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
- there was no mistaking her meaning
- noun an understanding of something that is not correct
misapprehension; mistake.
- he wasn't going to admit his mistake
- make no mistake about his intentions
- there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister
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splitting
- adjective satellite resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
rending; ripping.
- the tree split with a great ripping sound
- heard a rending roar as the crowd surged forward
- verb separate into parts or portions
divide; separate; split up; split; carve up; dissever.
- divide the cake into three equal parts
- The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I
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smack
- noun a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
slap.
- noun the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
nip; tang; flavour; savor; savour; sapidity; flavor; relish.
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minded
- adjective satellite (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
- civic-minded
- career-minded
- verb be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
mind.
- I don't mind your behavior
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confederate
- noun someone who assists in a plot
collaborator; partner in crime; henchman.
- noun a supporter of the Confederate States of America
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exact
- verb claim as due or just
demand.
- The bank demanded payment of the loan
- verb take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
claim; take.
- the accident claimed three lives
- The hard work took its toll on her
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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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differentiated
- adjective made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different
- the differentiated markings of butterflies
- the regionally differentiated results
- verb mark as different
secernate; severalise; separate; severalize; tell apart; differentiate; distinguish; tell; secern.
- We distinguish several kinds of maple
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level
- noun a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
grade; degree.
- a moderate grade of intelligence
- a high level of care is required
- it is all a matter of degree
- noun a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
grade; tier.
- lumber of the highest grade
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correct
- verb make right or correct
right; rectify.
- Correct the mistakes
- rectify the calculation
- verb make reparations or amends for
compensate; right; redress.
- right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust
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mistaking
- noun putting the wrong interpretation on
misunderstanding; misinterpretation.
- his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
- there was no mistaking her meaning
- verb identify incorrectly
misidentify; mistake.
- Don't mistake her for her twin sister
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sensation
- noun an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
sense impression; sense experience; esthesis; aesthesis; sense datum.
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; virtuoso; maven; adept; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
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exchangeable
- adjective suitable to be exchanged
- adjective capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value
convertible.
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rigorous
- adjective satellite rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
strict.
- rigorous application of the law
- a strict vegetarian
- adjective satellite demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
tight; stringent.
- rigorous discipline
- tight security
- stringent safety measures
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rough
- noun the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short
- verb prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
rough in; rough out.
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even
- noun the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
eventide; evening; eve.
- he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
- verb make level or straight
even out; level; flush.
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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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expressed
- adjective satellite communicated in words
uttered; verbalised; verbalized.
- frequently uttered sentiments
- verb give expression to
evince; express; show.
- She showed her disappointment
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kindred
- noun group of people related by blood or marriage
clan; tribe; kin group; kin; kinship group.
- adjective satellite similar in quality or character
akin.
- a feeling akin to terror
- kindred souls
- the amateur is closely related to the collector
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alone
- adjective satellite isolated from others
- could be alone in a crowded room
- was alone with her thoughts
- I want to be alone
- adjective satellite lacking companions or companionship
solitary; lonely; lone.
- he was alone when we met him
- she is alone much of the time
- the lone skier on the mountain
- a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel
- a lonely soul
- a solitary traveler
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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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elaborate
- verb add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
expound; lucubrate; dilate; expatiate; enlarge; exposit; flesh out; expand.
- She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
- verb produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
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piercing
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; penetrating; incisive; penetrative; discriminating; keen; sharp; knifelike.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
- verb cut or make a way through
pierce.
- the knife cut through the flesh
- The path pierced the jungle
- Light pierced through the forest
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typic
- adjective satellite being or serving as an illustration of a type;
exemplary; emblematic.
- the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy
- an action exemplary of his conduct
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narrow
- noun a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
- verb make or become more narrow or restricted
contract.
- The selection was narrowed
- The road narrowed
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punctilious
- adjective satellite marked by precise accordance with details
meticulous.
- meticulous research
- punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette
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uncorrupted
- adjective satellite (of language) not having its purity or excellence debased
undefiled.
- uncorrupted English
- learn to speak pure English undefiled"- Van Wyck Brooks
- adjective satellite not decayed or decomposed
unspoiled.
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sympathetic
- adjective of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
- sympathetic neurons
- sympathetic stimulation
- adjective expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward
- sympathetic to the students' cause
- a sympathetic observer
- a sympathetic gesture
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vivid
- adjective satellite evoking lifelike images within the mind
graphic; lifelike; pictorial.
- pictorial poetry and prose
- graphic accounts of battle
- a lifelike portrait
- a vivid description
- adjective satellite having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience
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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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duplicate
- noun something additional of the same kind
extra.
- he always carried extras in case of an emergency
- noun a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
duplication.
- he made a duplicate for the files
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selfsame
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; very.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
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type
- noun a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
- what type of sculpture do you prefer?
- noun a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
case; eccentric; character.
- a real character
- a strange character
- a friendly eccentric
- the capable type
- a mental case
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standardized
- adjective satellite brought into conformity with a standard
standardised.
- verb cause to conform to standard or norm
standardise; standardize.
- The weights and measures were standardized
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tester
- noun someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
quizzer; examiner.
- noun a flat canopy (especially one over a four-poster bed)
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unequaled
- adjective satellite radically distinctive and without equal
alone; unequalled; unique; 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
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apparent
- adjective satellite clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
evident; patent; plain; unmistakable; manifest.
- the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields
- evident hostility
- manifest disapproval
- patent advantages
- made his meaning plain
- it is plain that he is no reactionary
- in plain view
- adjective satellite appearing as such but not necessarily so
ostensible; seeming.
- for all his apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent
- the committee investigated some apparent discrepancies
- the ostensible truth of their theories
- his seeming honesty
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faultless
- adjective satellite without fault or error
impeccable; immaculate.
- faultless logic
- speaks impeccable French
- timing and technique were immaculate
- an immaculate record
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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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unequalled
- adjective satellite radically distinctive and without equal
alone; unequaled; unique; 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
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equilateral
- noun a figure whose sides are all equal
- adjective satellite having all sides or faces equal
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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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sour
- noun a cocktail made of a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar
- noun the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
tartness; sourness.
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akin
- adjective satellite similar in quality or character
kindred.
- a feeling akin to terror
- kindred souls
- the amateur is closely related to the collector
- adjective satellite related by blood
cognate; blood-related; consanguine; kin; consanguineal; consanguineous.
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specialized
- adjective developed or designed for a special activity or function
specialised.
- verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
specialise; narrow down; specialize; narrow.
- She specializes in Near Eastern history
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federate
- verb enter into a league for a common purpose
federalise; federalize.
- The republics federated to become the Soviet Union
- verb unite on a federal basis or band together as a league
federalise; federalize.
- The country was federated after the civil war
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high
- noun a lofty level or position or degree
- summer temperatures reached an all-time high
- noun an air mass of higher than normal pressure
- the east coast benefits from a Bermuda high
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sense
- noun a general conscious awareness
- a sense of security
- a sense of happiness
- a sense of danger
- a sense of self
- noun the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
signified.
- the dictionary gave several senses for the word
- in the best sense charity is really a duty
- the signifier is linked to the signified
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sharp
- noun a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
- noun a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
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united
- adjective characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
- verb act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
unify; unite.
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hoc
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keen
- noun a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
- verb express grief verbally
lament.
- we lamented the death of the child
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undivided
- adjective satellite not parted by conflict of opinion
- presented an undivided front
- adjective satellite not shared by or among others
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scrupulousness
- noun conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence
- noun strict attention to minute details
punctiliousness; meticulosity; meticulousness.
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abrasive
- noun a substance that abrades or wears down
abradant; abrasive material.
- adjective satellite causing abrasion
scratchy.
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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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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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penetrative
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; penetrating; incisive; piercing; discriminating; keen; sharp; knifelike.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
- adjective satellite tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
penetrating.
- a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface
- a cold penetrating wind
- a penetrating odor
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philosophy
- noun a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
philosophical system; school of thought; ism; doctrine.
- noun the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
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variant
- noun an event that departs from expectations
variance; discrepancy.
- noun (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
strain; var.; form.
- a new strain of microorganisms
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tied
- adjective satellite bound or secured closely
trussed.
- the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
- a trussed chicken
- verb fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
tie; bind.
- They tied their victim to the chair
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fi
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parallel
- noun something having the property of being analogous to something else
analogue; analog.
- noun an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
latitude; parallel of latitude; line of latitude.
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unsubtle
- adjective satellite lacking subtlety; obvious
broad.
- gave us a broad hint that it was time to leave
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natural
- noun someone regarded as certain to succeed
- he's a natural for the job
- noun a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat
cancel.
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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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explicit
- adjective precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
expressed.
- explicit instructions
- she made her wishes explicit
- explicit sexual scenes
- adjective satellite in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
denotative.
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prima_facie
- adjective satellite as it seems at first sight
- a prima facie case of murder
- adverb at first sight
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typical
- adjective exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
- a typical American girl
- a typical suburban community
- the typical car owner drives 10,000 miles a year
- a painting typical of the Impressionist school
- a typical romantic poem
- a typical case of arteritis
- adjective satellite of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
distinctive.
- Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor"- Curtis Wilkie
- that is typical of you!
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integrated
- adjective satellite formed or united into a whole
incorporate; merged; incorporated; unified.
- verb make into a whole or make part of a whole
integrate; incorporate.
- She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal
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astronomical
- adjective relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
astronomic.
- adjective satellite inconceivably large
galactic; astronomic.
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rattling
- noun a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
rattle; rale.
- verb make short successive sounds
rattle.
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univocal
- adjective admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
unambiguous; unequivocal.
- unequivocal evidence
- took an unequivocal position
- an unequivocal success
- an unequivocal promise
- an unequivocal (or univocal) statement
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word-splitting
- noun making too fine distinctions of little importance
hairsplitting.
- they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously
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cold
- noun a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
common cold.
- will they never find a cure for the common cold?
- noun the absence of heat
frigidness; coldness; frigidity; low temperature.
- the coldness made our breath visible
- come in out of the cold
- cold is a vasoconstrictor
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undefiled
- adjective satellite free from stain or blemish
immaculate.
- adjective satellite (of language) not having its purity or excellence debased
uncorrupted.
- uncorrupted English
- learn to speak pure English undefiled"- Van Wyck Brooks
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perfect
- noun a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)
perfective; perfect tense; perfective tense.
- verb make perfect or complete
hone.
- perfect your French in Paris!
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conjunct
- adjective progressing melodically by intervals of a second
- conjunct motion of an ascending scale
- adjective satellite bound in close association
- conjunct influences
- conjunct ideas
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microscopic
- adjective of or relating to or used in microscopy
microscopical.
- microscopic analysis
- microscopical examination
- adjective satellite visible under a microscope; using a microscope
microscopical.
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cutter
- noun someone who cuts or carves stone
stonecutter.
- noun someone who carves the meat
carver.
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trenchant
- adjective satellite having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
searching.
- searching insights
- trenchant criticism
- adjective satellite characterized by or full of force and vigor
hard-hitting.
- a hard-hitting expose
- a trenchant argument
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outlined
- adjective satellite showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
defined.
- hills defined against the evening sky
- the setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill
- verb describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
sketch; outline; adumbrate.
- sketch the outline of the book
- outline his ideas
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clean-handed
- adjective free from evil or guilt
guiltless; innocent.
- an innocent child
- the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty
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half
- noun one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
one-half.
- half a loaf
- half an hour
- a century and one half
- noun one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
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idyllic
- adjective satellite excellent and delightful in all respects
- an idyllic spot for a picnic
- adjective satellite suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene
- his idyllic life in Tahiti
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look-alike
- noun someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
double; image.
- he could be Gingrich's double
- she's the very image of her mother
- adjective satellite resembling closely
- they have look-alike cars
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mastered
- adjective satellite understood perfectly
down; down pat.
- had his algebra problems down
- verb be or become completely proficient or skilled in
master; get the hang.
- She mastered Japanese in less than two years
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clearness
- noun free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
limpidity; pellucidity; lucidity; clarity; lucidness.
- noun the quality of clear water
clarity; uncloudedness.
- when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes
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veracious
- adjective satellite habitually speaking the truth
- adjective satellite precisely accurate
right.
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taste_sensation
- noun the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
taste; gustatory sensation; gustatory perception; taste perception.
- the candy left him with a bad taste
- the melon had a delicious taste
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hard
- adjective not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
difficult.
- a difficult task
- nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access
- difficult times
- why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?
- adjective dispassionate;
- took a hard look
- a hard bargainer
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static
- noun a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
atmospherics; atmospheric static.
- noun angry criticism
- they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial
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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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really
- adverb in accordance with truth or fact or reality
genuinely; truly.
- she was now truly American
- a genuinely open society
- they don't really listen to us
- adverb in actual fact
actually.
- to be nominally but not actually independent
- no one actually saw the shark
- large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt
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forte
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
strong suit; strength; speciality; strong point; specialty; long suit; metier.
- noun (music) loud
fortissimo.
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gustation
- noun the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
taste; sense of taste; gustatory modality.
- his cold deprived him of his sense of taste
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luculent
- adjective satellite (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
crystal clear; lucid; limpid; perspicuous; pellucid.
- writes in a limpid style
- lucid directions
- a luculent oration"- Robert Burton
- pellucid prose
- a crystal clear explanation
- a perspicuous argument
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perception
- noun the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
percept; perceptual experience.
- noun a way of conceiving something
- Luther had a new perception of the Bible
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aforesaid
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
said; aforementioned.
- works of all the aforementioned authors
- said party has denied the charges
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cookie
- noun any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term)
cooky; biscuit.
- noun the cook on a ranch or at a camp
cooky.
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emblematic
- adjective satellite serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
symbolical; emblematical; symbolic.
- a crown is emblematic of royalty
- the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish
- adjective satellite being or serving as an illustration of a type;
typic; exemplary.
- the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy
- an action exemplary of his conduct
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quits
- adjective satellite on equal terms by payment or requital
- we're now quits
- finally quits with the loan
- verb put an end to a state or an activity
quit; discontinue; lay off; stop; give up; cease.
- Quit teasing your little brother
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allied
- adjective satellite related by common characteristics or ancestry
- allied species
- allied studies
- verb become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
ally.
- He allied himself with the Communists
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incorporated
- adjective satellite formed or united into a whole
incorporate; merged; integrated; unified.
- verb make into a whole or make part of a whole
integrate; incorporate.
- She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal
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symmetry
- noun (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
symmetricalness; correspondence; balance.
- noun balance among the parts of something
proportion.
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confuse
- verb mistake one thing for another
confound.
- you are confusing me with the other candidate
- I mistook her for the secretary
- verb be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
bedevil; discombobulate; fox; confound; befuddle; fuddle; throw.
- These questions confuse even the experts
- This question completely threw me
- This question befuddled even the teacher
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one
- noun the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
ace; I; unity; 1; single.
- he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it
- they had lunch at one
- noun a single person or thing
- he is the best one
- this is the one I ordered
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fancy
- noun something many people believe that is false
phantasy; fantasy; illusion.
- they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
- noun a kind of imagination that was held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination
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clarity
- noun free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
limpidity; pellucidity; lucidity; lucidness; clearness.
- noun the quality of clear water
uncloudedness; clearness.
- when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes
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quality
- noun an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
- the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
- noun a degree or grade of excellence or worth
caliber; calibre.
- the quality of students has risen
- an executive of low caliber
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impeccable
- adjective satellite without fault or error
immaculate; faultless.
- faultless logic
- speaks impeccable French
- timing and technique were immaculate
- an immaculate record
- adjective satellite not capable of sin
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unequivocal
- adjective admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
unambiguous; univocal.
- unequivocal evidence
- took an unequivocal position
- an unequivocal success
- an unequivocal promise
- an unequivocal (or univocal) statement
- adjective satellite clearly defined or formulated
definitive.
- the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney
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bitter
- noun English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)
- noun the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
bitterness.
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finespun
- adjective satellite developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety
delicate.
- the satire touches with finespun ridicule every kind of human pretense
- adjective satellite developed in excessively fine detail
hairsplitting.
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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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optical
- adjective of or relating to or involving light or optics
- adjective relating to or using sight
ocular; visual; optic.
- ocular inspection
- an optical illusion
- visual powers
- visual navigation
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photographic
- adjective relating to photography or obtained by using photography
- adjective satellite representing people or nature with the exactness and fidelity of a photograph
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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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clarifying
- adjective satellite that makes clear
elucidative.
- verb make clear and (more) comprehensible
clarify; elucidate; clear up.
- clarify the mystery surrounding her death
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target
- noun a reference point to shoot at
mark.
- noun a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
fair game; prey; quarry.
- he fell prey to muggers
- everyone was fair game
- the target of a manhunt
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unmistakable
- adjective satellite clearly evident to the mind
- his opposition to slavery was unmistakable
- adjective satellite clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
evident; patent; plain; apparent; manifest.
- the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields
- evident hostility
- manifest disapproval
- patent advantages
- made his meaning plain
- it is plain that he is no reactionary
- in plain view
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discriminating
- adjective showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
- the discriminating eye of the connoisseur
- verb recognize or perceive the difference
know apart; discriminate.
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on_the_nose
- adjective satellite being precise with regard to a prescribed or specified criterion
on the button.
- his guess was on the nose
- the prediction for snow was right on the button
- adverb just as it should be
on the dot; exactly; precisely; on the button.
- `Precisely, my lord,' he said
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electrostatic
- adjective concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity
static.
- an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity
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standardised
- adjective satellite brought into conformity with a standard
standardized.
- verb evaluate by comparing with a standard
standardise; standardize.
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and
A particle which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence. (a) It is sometimes used emphatically; as, "there are women and women," that is, two very different sorts of women. (b) By a rhetorical figure, notions, one of which is modificatory of the other, are connected by and; as, "the tediousness and process of my travel," that is, the tedious process, etc.; "thy fair and outward character," that is, thy outwardly fair character, Schmidt's Shak. Lex.
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coalesced
- adjective satellite joined together into a whole
amalgamate; amalgamated; fused; consolidated.
- United Industries
- the amalgamated colleges constituted a university
- a consolidated school
- verb mix together different elements
mix; conflate; immix; coalesce; commingle; flux; fuse; combine; merge; blend; meld.
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taster
- noun someone who samples food or drink for its quality
sampler; taste tester; taste-tester.
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alike
- adjective having the same or similar characteristics
similar; like.
- all politicians are alike
- they looked utterly alike
- friends are generally alike in background and taste
- adverb equally
likewise.
- parents and teachers alike demanded reforms
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conjugate
- noun a mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions: one of A in B and another of B in A
conjugate solution.
- verb unite chemically so that the product is easily broken down into the original compounds
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mint
- noun (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
plenty; great deal; pot; sight; flock; slew; mountain; deal; wad; muckle; pile; lot; mickle; raft; quite a little; passel; hatful; mess; spate; heap; peck; stack; good deal; batch; tidy sum; mass.
- a batch of letters
- a deal of trouble
- a lot of money
- he made a mint on the stock market
- see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos
- it must have cost plenty
- a slew of journalists
- a wad of money
- noun any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
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modality
- noun a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility
mode.
- noun verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker
mood; mode.
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genuine
- adjective not fake or counterfeit
echt.
- a genuine Picasso
- genuine leather
- adjective satellite not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
true; unfeigned.
- genuine emotion
- her interest in people was unfeigned
- true grief
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skillful
- adjective satellite having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
good; practiced; expert; proficient; adept; skilful.
- adept in handicrafts
- an adept juggler
- an expert job
- a good mechanic
- a practiced marksman
- a proficient engineer
- a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
- the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
- adjective satellite done with delicacy and skill
nice.
- a nice bit of craft
- a job requiring nice measurements with a micrometer
- a nice shot
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astronomic
- adjective relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
astronomical.
- adjective satellite inconceivably large
astronomical; galactic.
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ideal
- noun the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
- noun model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
nonesuch; nonsuch; paragon; apotheosis; saint; nonpareil.
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specialistic
- adjective of or related to or characteristic of specialists
- adjective satellite showing focused training
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discerning
- adjective having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
- a discerning critic
- a discerning reader
- verb detect with the senses
recognize; spot; make out; tell apart; recognise; distinguish; pick out; discern.
- The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
- I can't make out the faces in this photograph
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gustatory_modality
- noun the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
taste; sense of taste; gustation.
- his cold deprived him of his sense of taste
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letter
- noun a written message addressed to a person or organization
missive.
- mailed an indignant letter to the editor
- noun the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
alphabetic character; letter of the alphabet.
- his grandmother taught him his letters
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cleared
- adjective rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
- cleared land
- cleared streets free of fallen trees and debris
- a cleared passage through the underbrush
- played poker on the cleared dining room table
- verb rid of obstructions
unclutter; clear.
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mistakable
- adjective satellite so similar as to be easily identified for another thing
confusable.
- potentially confusable senses of words
- easily mistakable signals
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incisive
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; penetrating; penetrative; piercing; discriminating; keen; sharp; knifelike.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
- adjective satellite suitable for cutting or piercing
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in_agreement
- adjective satellite united by being of the same opinion
agreed.
- agreed in their distrust of authority
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clear
- noun the state of being free of suspicion
- investigation showed that he was in the clear
- noun a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
open.
- finally broke out of the forest into the open
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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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mechanical
- adjective using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
- a mechanical process
- his smile was very mechanical
- a mechanical toy
- adjective relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
mechanically skillful.
- mechanical arts
- mechanical design
- mechanical skills
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salt
- noun a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
- noun white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food
common salt; table salt.
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precise
- adjective sharply exact or accurate or delimited
- a precise mind
- specified a precise amount
- arrived at the precise moment
- adjective satellite (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct
accurate; exact.
- a precise image
- a precise measurement
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incorporate
- verb make into a whole or make part of a whole
integrate.
- She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal
- verb include or contain; have as a component
comprise; contain.
- A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
- The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
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agreed
- adjective satellite united by being of the same opinion
in agreement.
- agreed in their distrust of authority
- verb be in accord; be in agreement
hold; concur; agree; concord.
- We agreed on the terms of the settlement
- I can't agree with you!
- I hold with those who say life is sacred
- Both philosophers concord on this point
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fifty
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
L; 50.
- noun a United States bill worth 50 dollars
fifty dollar bill.
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analogue
- noun something having the property of being analogous to something else
parallel; analog.
- adjective of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
linear; analog.
- analogue device
- linear amplifier
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fine
- noun money extracted as a penalty
amercement; mulct.
- verb issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
ticket.
- I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street
- Move your car or else you will be ticketed!
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comprehendible
- adjective capable of being comprehended or understood
comprehensible.
- an idea comprehensible to the average mind
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high-fidelity
- adjective satellite characterized by minimal distortion in sound reproduction
hi-fi.
- a high-fidelity recording
- a hi-fi system
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merged
- adjective satellite formed or united into a whole
incorporate; integrated; incorporated; unified.
- verb become one
merge; unify; unite.
- Germany unified officially in 1990
- the cells merge
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homophonic
- adjective satellite having the same sound
- adjective satellite having a single melodic line with accompaniment
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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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joint
- noun (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
articulatio; articulation.
- noun a disreputable place of entertainment
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aforementioned
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
aforesaid; said.
- works of all the aforementioned authors
- said party has denied the charges
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lucidity
- noun free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
limpidity; pellucidity; clarity; lucidness; clearness.
- noun a lucid state of mind; not confused
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contextual
- adjective relating to or determined by or in context
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prima
- adjective satellite indicating the most important performer or role
stellar; leading; star; starring.
- the leading man
- prima ballerina
- prima donna
- a star figure skater
- the starring role
- a stellar role
- a stellar performance
- noun used primarily as eating apples
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exactitude
- noun the quality of being exact
exactness.
- he demanded exactness in all details
- a man of great exactitude
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exculpated
- adjective satellite freed from any question of guilt
vindicated; clear; exonerated; absolved; cleared.
- is absolved from all blame
- was now clear of the charge of cowardice
- his official honor is vindicated
- verb pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
exculpate; acquit; clear; discharge; assoil; exonerate.
- The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
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decided
- adjective satellite recognizable; marked
distinct.
- noticed a distinct improvement
- at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage
- verb reach, make, or come to a decision about something
make up one's mind; determine; decide.
- We finally decided after lengthy deliberations
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pellucid
- adjective satellite transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
crystal clear; lucid; limpid; crystalline; transparent.
- the cold crystalline water of melted snow
- crystal clear skies
- could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool
- lucid air
- a pellucid brook
- transparent crystal
- adjective satellite (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
luculent; crystal clear; lucid; limpid; perspicuous.
- writes in a limpid style
- lucid directions
- a luculent oration"- Robert Burton
- pellucid prose
- a crystal clear explanation
- a perspicuous argument
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close
- noun the temporal end; the concluding time
finish; last; finis; finale; 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 section of a communication
closing; ending; end; conclusion.
- in conclusion I want to say...
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fidelity
- noun accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
- noun the quality of being faithful
faithfulness.
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analog
- noun something having the property of being analogous to something else
analogue; parallel.
- adjective of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
analogue; linear.
- analogue device
- linear amplifier
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sameness
- noun the quality of being alike
- sameness of purpose kept them together
- noun the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
humdrum; monotony.
- he had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work
- he was sick of the humdrum of his fellow prisoners
- he hated the sameness of the food the college served
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amalgamated
- adjective satellite joined together into a whole
amalgamate; fused; coalesced; consolidated.
- United Industries
- the amalgamated colleges constituted a university
- a consolidated school
- verb to bring or combine together or with something else
amalgamate; mix; unify; mingle; commix.
- resourcefully he mingled music and dance
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said
- adjective satellite being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
aforesaid; aforementioned.
- works of all the aforementioned authors
- said party has denied the charges
- verb express in words
state; say; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
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distinctive
- adjective satellite of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
typical.
- Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor"- Curtis Wilkie
- that is typical of you!
- adjective satellite capable of being classified
classifiable.
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definite
- adjective precise; explicit and clearly defined
- I want a definite answer
- a definite statement of the terms of the will
- a definite amount
- definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol
- the wedding date is now definite
- a definite drop in attendance
- adjective satellite known for certain
- it is definite that they have won
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tantamount
- adjective satellite being essentially equal to something
equivalent.
- it was as good as gold
- a wish that was equivalent to a command
- his statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt
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perspicuous
- adjective satellite (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
luculent; crystal clear; lucid; limpid; pellucid.
- writes in a limpid style
- lucid directions
- a luculent oration"- Robert Burton
- pellucid prose
- a crystal clear explanation
- a perspicuous argument
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identification
- noun the act of designating or identifying something
designation.
- noun evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing
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ad_hoc
- adjective satellite often improvised or impromptu
- an ad hoc committee meeting
- adjective satellite for or concerned with one specific purpose
- a coordinated policy instead of ad hoc decisions
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monovular
- adjective (of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum
identical.
- identical twins are monovular
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comparable
- adjective able to be compared or worthy of comparison
- adjective satellite conforming in every respect
corresponding; like.
- boxes with corresponding dimensions
- the like period of the preceding year
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vindicated
- adjective satellite freed from any question of guilt
clear; exonerated; absolved; exculpated; cleared.
- is absolved from all blame
- was now clear of the charge of cowardice
- his official honor is vindicated
- verb show to be right by providing justification or proof
vindicate; justify.
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spartan
- adjective satellite resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity
- noun a resident of Sparta
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percipient
- noun a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
perceiver; observer; beholder.
- adjective satellite characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
clear.
- clear mind
- a percipient author
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interchangeable
- adjective satellite (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged
- the arguments of the symmetric relation, `is a sister of,' are interchangeable
- adjective satellite capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
standardised; exchangeable; similar; standardized.
- interchangeable electric outlets" "interchangeable parts
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league
- noun an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
conference.
- noun an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action
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discernible
- adjective perceptible by the senses or intellect
discernable.
- things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause
- the newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations
- the skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles
- adjective satellite capable of being perceived clearly
- an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible
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pluperfect
- noun a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past
past perfect tense; past perfect; pluperfect tense.
- `I had finished' is an example of the past perfect
- adjective satellite more than perfect
- he spoke with pluperfect precision
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equal
- noun a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
peer; compeer; match.
- verb be identical or equivalent to
be.
- One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
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synoptic
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- a synoptic presentation of a physical theory
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptical.
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unclear
- adjective poorly stated or described
ill-defined.
- he confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts
- adjective not clear to the mind
- the law itself was unclear on that point
- the reason for their actions is unclear to this day
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exemplary
- adjective satellite worthy of imitation
model.
- exemplary behavior
- model citizens
- adjective satellite being or serving as an illustration of a type;
typic; emblematic.
- the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy
- an action exemplary of his conduct
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sweet
- noun a dish served as the last course of a meal
dessert; afters.
- noun English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
Henry Sweet.
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crystalline
- adjective consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
- adjective satellite distinctly or sharply outlined
- crystalline sharpness of outline"- John Buchan
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fused
- adjective satellite joined together into a whole
amalgamate; amalgamated; coalesced; consolidated.
- United Industries
- the amalgamated colleges constituted a university
- a consolidated school
- verb mix together different elements
mix; conflate; immix; coalesce; commingle; flux; fuse; combine; merge; blend; meld.
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confusable
- adjective satellite so similar as to be easily identified for another thing
mistakable.
- potentially confusable senses of words
- easily mistakable signals
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taste
- noun the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
gustatory sensation; taste sensation; gustatory perception; taste perception.
- the candy left him with a bad taste
- the melon had a delicious taste
- noun a strong liking
predilection; penchant; preference.
- my own preference is for good literature
- the Irish have a penchant for blarney
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literal
- noun a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
typographical error; misprint; erratum; typo; literal error.
- adjective satellite being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
real; genuine; actual.
- her actual motive
- a literal solitude like a desert"- G.K.Chesterton
- a genuine dilemma
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chiseled
- adjective satellite having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
well-defined.
- a finely chiseled nose
- well-defined features
- verb engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud
cheat; chisel.
- Who's chiseling on the side?
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corresponding
- adjective satellite accompanying
- all rights carry with them corresponding responsibilities
- verb be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
gibe; fit; tally; correspond; agree; jibe; check; match.
- The two stories don't agree in many details
- The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
- The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
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limpidity
- noun free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
pellucidity; lucidity; clarity; lucidness; clearness.
- noun passing light without diffusion or distortion
pellucidity; pellucidness.
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dead-on
- adjective satellite accurate and to the point
- a dead-on feel for characterization
- She avoids big scenes...preferring to rely on small gestures and dead-on dialogue"- Peter S.Prescott
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crystal_clear
- adjective satellite transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
lucid; limpid; pellucid; crystalline; transparent.
- the cold crystalline water of melted snow
- crystal clear skies
- could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool
- lucid air
- a pellucid brook
- transparent crystal
- adjective satellite (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
luculent; lucid; limpid; perspicuous; pellucid.
- writes in a limpid style
- lucid directions
- a luculent oration"- Robert Burton
- pellucid prose
- a crystal clear explanation
- a perspicuous argument
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preciseness
- noun clarity as a consequence of precision
clearcutness.
- noun the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
precision.
- he handled it with the preciseness of an automaton
- note the meticulous precision of his measurements
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careful
- adjective exercising caution or showing care or attention
- they were careful when crossing the busy street
- be careful to keep her shoes clean
- did very careful research
- careful art restorers
- careful of the rights of others
- careful about one's behavior
- adjective satellite cautiously attentive
heedful.
- careful of her feelings
- heedful of his father's advice
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case
- noun an occurrence of something
instance; example.
- it was a case of bad judgment
- another instance occurred yesterday
- but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
- noun a special set of circumstances
event.
- in that event, the first possibility is excluded
- it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
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specialised
- adjective developed or designed for a special activity or function
specialized.
- verb devote oneself to a special area of work
specialise; specialize.
- She specializes in honey bees
- This baker specializes in French bread
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look
- noun the feelings expressed on a person's face
facial expression; expression; aspect; face.
- a sad expression
- a look of triumph
- an angry face
- noun the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
looking; looking at.
- 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
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plain
- noun extensive tract of level open land
champaign; field.
- they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain
- he longed for the fields of his youth
- noun a basic knitting stitch
plain stitch; knit; knit stitch.
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straight
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
straight person; heterosexual person; heterosexual.
- noun a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
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word-perfect
- adjective satellite correct to the last detail; especially being in or following the exact words
letter-perfect.
- a letter-perfect rendition of the soliloquy
- she was word-perfect in her part
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letter-perfect
- adjective satellite correct to the last detail; especially being in or following the exact words
word-perfect.
- a letter-perfect rendition of the soliloquy
- she was word-perfect in her part
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well-defined
- adjective satellite having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
chiseled.
- a finely chiseled nose
- well-defined features
- adjective accurately stated or described
clear.
- a set of well-defined values
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mistake
- noun a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
fault; error.
- he made a bad mistake
- she was quick to point out my errors
- I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults
- noun an understanding of something that is not correct
misunderstanding; misapprehension.
- he wasn't going to admit his mistake
- make no mistake about his intentions
- there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister
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real
- noun any rational or irrational number
real number.
- noun the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos
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unitary
- adjective relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity
- the unitary principles of nationalism
- a unitary movement in politics
- adjective of or pertaining to or involving the use of units
- a unitary method was applied
- established a unitary distance on which to base subsequent calculations
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coupled
- adjective satellite joined together especially in a pair or pairs
conjugated; conjugate.
- verb bring two objects, ideas, or people together
pair; couple; mate; twin; match.
- This fact is coupled to the other one
- Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
- The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project
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isoclinal
- noun an isogram connecting points of equal magnetic inclination
isoclinic line.
- adjective satellite having equal magnetic inclinations
isoclinic.
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federated
- adjective satellite united under a central government
federate.
- verb enter into a league for a common purpose
federate; federalise; federalize.
- The republics federated to become the Soviet Union
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confound
- verb be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
bedevil; discombobulate; confuse; fox; befuddle; fuddle; throw.
- These questions confuse even the experts
- This question completely threw me
- This question befuddled even the teacher
- verb mistake one thing for another
confuse.
- you are confusing me with the other candidate
- I mistook her for the secretary
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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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pat
- noun the sound made by a gentle blow
tap; rap.
- noun a light touch or stroke
tap; dab.
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harsh
- adjective satellite unpleasantly stern
rough.
- wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus
- the nomad life is rough and hazardous
- adjective satellite disagreeable to the senses
- the harsh cry of a blue jay
- harsh cognac
- the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes
- harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway
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patent
- noun a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
patent of invention.
- noun an official document granting a right or privilege
letters patent.
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indistinguishable
- adjective satellite exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
identical.
- rows of identical houses
- cars identical except for their license plates
- they wore indistinguishable hats
- adjective not capable of being distinguished or differentiated
undistinguishable.
- the two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable
- the twins were indistinguishable
- a colorless person quite indistinguishable from the colorless mass of humanity
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same
- adjective same in identity
- the same man I saw yesterday
- never wore the same dress twice
- this road is the same one we were on yesterday
- on the same side of the street
- noun a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
Saame; Lapp; Sami; Saami; Lapplander.
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coalescent
- adjective satellite growing together, fusing
coalescing.
- coalescent tradititions
- coalescent bones
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unity
- noun an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
integrity; wholeness.
- the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development
- he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia
- noun the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
ace; I; one; 1; single.
- he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it
- they had lunch at one
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painstaking
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme care and great effort
scrupulous; conscientious.
- conscientious application to the work at hand
- painstaking research
- scrupulous attention to details
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gustatory_sensation
- noun the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
taste; taste sensation; gustatory perception; taste perception.
- the candy left him with a bad taste
- the melon had a delicious taste
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suchlike
- adjective satellite of the same kind
- a locker that usually contained paper, ink, and suchlike equipment
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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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absolved
- adjective satellite freed from any question of guilt
vindicated; clear; exonerated; exculpated; cleared.
- is absolved from all blame
- was now clear of the charge of cowardice
- his official honor is vindicated
- verb grant remission of a sin to
shrive; absolve.
- The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's
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discernable
- adjective perceptible by the senses or intellect
discernible.
- things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause
- the newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations
- the skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles
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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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correspondent
- noun someone who communicates by means of letters
letter writer.
- noun a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media
newspaperman; newswriter; pressman; newspaperwoman.
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colour
- noun any material used for its color
color; coloring material; colouring material.
- she used a different color for the trim
- noun a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks)
color; people of color; people of colour.
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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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severe
- adjective satellite intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
terrible; wicked.
- severe pain
- a severe case of flu
- a terrible cough
- under wicked fire from the enemy's guns
- a wicked cough
- adjective satellite very strong or vigorous
knockout; hard.
- strong winds
- a hard left to the chin
- a knockout punch
- a severe blow
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coordinate
- noun a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
co-ordinate.
- verb bring order and organization to
organize; organise.
- Can you help me organize my files?
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unified
- adjective satellite formed or united into a whole
incorporate; merged; integrated; incorporated.
- verb become one
merge; unify; unite.
- Germany unified officially in 1990
- the cells merge
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stringent
- adjective satellite demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
rigorous; tight.
- rigorous discipline
- tight security
- stringent safety measures
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scrupulous
- adjective having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
- less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme care and great effort
painstaking; conscientious.
- conscientious application to the work at hand
- painstaking research
- scrupulous attention to details
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accurate
- adjective conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
- an accurate reproduction
- the accounting was accurate
- accurate measurements
- an accurate scale
- adjective satellite (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct
precise; exact.
- a precise image
- a precise measurement
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amalgamate
- verb to bring or combine together or with something else
mix; unify; mingle; commix.
- resourcefully he mingled music and dance
- adjective satellite joined together into a whole
amalgamated; fused; coalesced; consolidated.
- United Industries
- the amalgamated colleges constituted a university
- a consolidated school
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identify
- verb recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
place.
- She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster
- verb give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
name.
- Many senators were named in connection with the scandal
- The almanac identifies the auspicious months
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tough
- noun someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
street fighter.
- noun an aggressive and violent young criminal
strong-armer; goon; punk; hoodlum; thug; toughie; hood.
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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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suprasegmental
- adjective satellite pertaining to a feature of speech that extends over more than a single speech sound
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thinking
- noun the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
cerebration; mentation; thought; intellection; thought process.
- thinking always made him frown
- she paused for thought
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; 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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character
- noun an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
fictional character; fictitious character.
- she is the main character in the novel
- noun a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
lineament; quality.
- each town has a quality all its own
- the radical character of our demands
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color
- noun a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
colour; coloring; colouring.
- a white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light
- noun interest and variety and intensity
vividness; colour.
- the Puritan Period was lacking in color
- the characters were delineated with exceptional vividness
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valid
- adjective well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
- a valid inference
- a valid argument
- a valid contract
- adjective satellite still legally acceptable
- the license is still valid
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conjugated
- adjective satellite formed by the union of two compounds
conjugate.
- verb unite chemically so that the product is easily broken down into the original compounds
conjugate.
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innocent
- noun a person who lacks knowledge of evil
inexperienced person.
- adjective free from evil or guilt
clean-handed; guiltless.
- an innocent child
- the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty
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sampler
- noun an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something
sampling station.
- noun someone who samples food or drink for its quality
taster; taste tester; taste-tester.
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comprehensible
- adjective capable of being comprehended or understood
comprehendible.
- an idea comprehensible to the average mind
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coalescing
- adjective satellite growing together, fusing
coalescent.
- coalescent tradititions
- coalescent bones
- verb mix together different elements
mix; conflate; immix; coalesce; commingle; flux; fuse; combine; merge; blend; meld.
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identical
- adjective satellite exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
indistinguishable.
- rows of identical houses
- cars identical except for their license plates
- they wore indistinguishable hats
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
very; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
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definitive
- adjective satellite clearly defined or formulated
unequivocal.
- the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney
- adjective satellite of recognized authority or excellence
authoritative; classical; classic.
- the definitive work on Greece
- classical methods of navigation
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hi-fi
- noun equipment for the reproduction of sound with high fidelity
high fidelity sound system.
- noun the reproduction of sound with little or no distortion
high fidelity.
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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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like
- noun a similar kind
the likes of; the like.
- dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here
- noun a kind of person
ilk.
- We'll not see his like again
- I can't tolerate people of his ilk
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acute
- noun a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
ague; acute accent.
- adjective having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
- acute appendicitis
- the acute phase of the illness
- acute patients
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crisp
- noun a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat
Saratoga chip; potato chip; chip.
- verb make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in
scrunch; crease; crinkle; ruckle; wrinkle; scrunch up.
- The dress got wrinkled
- crease the paper like this to make a crane
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clearheaded
- adjective not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently
clear-thinking.
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electronic
- adjective of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons
- adjective of or concerned with electrons
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collective
- noun members of a cooperative enterprise
- adjective satellite done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
corporate.
- a joint identity
- the collective mind
- the corporate good
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isotropy
- noun (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions
symmetry.
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taste_perception
- noun the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
taste; gustatory sensation; taste sensation; gustatory perception.
- the candy left him with a bad taste
- the melon had a delicious taste
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manifest
- noun a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
- verb provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
attest; certify; demonstrate; evidence.
- His high fever attested to his illness
- The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
- This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness
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specific
- noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
particular.
- he always reasons from the particular to the general
- noun a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
- quinine is a specific for malaria
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nose
- noun the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
olfactory organ.
- he has a cold in the nose
- noun a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
- the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry
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mathematical
- adjective of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
- a mathematical textbook
- slide rules and other mathematical instruments
- a mathematical solution to a problem
- mathematical proof
- adjective relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
numerical.
- tests for rating numerical aptitude
- a mathematical whiz
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right
- noun an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; it is something that nobody can take away"
- they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights
- Certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- Eleanor Roosevelt
- a right is not something that somebody gives you
- noun location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
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searching
- adjective satellite diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
probing; inquisitory.
- a probing inquiry
- a searching investigation of their past dealings
- verb try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
look for; search; seek.
- The police are searching for clues
- They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
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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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fahrenheit
- noun German physicist who invented the mercury thermometer and developed the scale of temperature that bears his name (1686-1736)
Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit.
- adjective of or relating to a temperature scale proposed by the inventor of the mercury thermometer
- water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit under normal conditions
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in_league
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `with') united in effort as if in a league
- they found out that some policemen were in league with the criminals
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proper
- adjective marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
- proper medical treatment
- proper manners
- adjective satellite having all the qualities typical of the thing specified; not just a snack"
- wanted a proper dinner
- he finally has a proper job
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synoptical
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptic.
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knifelike
- adjective satellite cutting or able to cut as if with a knife
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; penetrating; incisive; penetrative; piercing; discriminating; keen; sharp.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
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down_pat
- adjective satellite understood perfectly
down; mastered.
- had his algebra problems down
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broad
- noun slang term for a woman
- a broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch
- adjective having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
wide.
- wide roads
- a wide necktie
- wide margins
- three feet wide
- a river two miles broad
- broad shoulders
- a broad river
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equivalent
- noun a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
- send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps
- noun the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen
combining weight; eq; equivalent weight.
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agreement
- noun the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
understanding.
- they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
- there was an understanding between management and the workers
- noun compatibility of observations
correspondence.
- there was no agreement between theory and measurement
- the results of two tests were in correspondence
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isochronal
- adjective satellite equal in duration or interval
isochronous.
- the oscillations were isochronal
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sense_of_taste
- noun the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
taste; gustation; gustatory modality.
- his cold deprived him of his sense of taste
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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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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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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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connatural
- adjective satellite similar in nature
- and mix with our connatural dust"- John Milton
- adjective satellite normally existing at birth
inbred; inborn.
- mankind's connatural sense of the good
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sharpness
- noun a quick and penetrating intelligence
keenness; acuteness; acuity.
- he argued with great acuteness
- I admired the keenness of his mind
- noun the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
edge.
- his voice had an edge to it
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young
- noun any immature animal
offspring.
- noun United States film and television actress (1913-2000)
Loretta Young.
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down
- noun soft fine feathers
down feather.
- noun (American football) a complete play to advance the football
- you have four downs to gain ten yards
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conscientious
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme care and great effort
scrupulous; painstaking.
- conscientious application to the work at hand
- painstaking research
- scrupulous attention to details
- adjective guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong
- a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice
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half-and-half
- noun half milk and half light cream; contains 10% to 18% butterfat
- adjective satellite in equal parts
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unambiguous
- adjective having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning
- As a horror, apartheid...is absolutely unambiguous"- Mario Vargas Llosa
- adjective admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
unequivocal; univocal.
- unequivocal evidence
- took an unequivocal position
- an unequivocal success
- an unequivocal promise
- an unequivocal (or univocal) statement
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tasting
- noun a small amount (especially of food or wine)
- noun a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds
taste.
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exonerated
- adjective satellite freed from any question of guilt
vindicated; clear; absolved; exculpated; cleared.
- is absolved from all blame
- was now clear of the charge of cowardice
- his official honor is vindicated
- verb pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
exculpate; acquit; clear; discharge; assoil; exonerate.
- The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
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fast
- noun abstaining from food
fasting.
- verb abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
- Catholics sometimes fast during Lent
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strict
- adjective satellite rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
rigorous.
- rigorous application of the law
- a strict vegetarian
- adjective satellite (of rules) stringently enforced
hard-and-fast.
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decisive
- adjective determining or having the power to determine an outcome
- cast the decisive vote
- two factors had a decisive influence
- adjective satellite unmistakable
- had a decisive lead in the polls
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denotative
- adjective having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming
denotive.
- adjective satellite in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
explicit.
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immaculate
- adjective satellite completely neat and clean
spick; speckless; spick-and-span; spic-and-span; spic; spotless.
- the apartment was immaculate
- in her immaculate white uniform
- a spick-and-span kitchen
- their spic red-visored caps
- adjective satellite free from stain or blemish
undefiled.
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complete
- verb come or bring to a finish or an end; others finished in over 4 hours"
finish.
- He finished the dishes
- She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree
- The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours
- verb bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements
- A child would complete the family
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verbatim
- adjective satellite in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
direct.
- a direct quotation
- repeated their dialog verbatim
- adverb using exactly the same words
word for word.
- he repeated her remarks verbatim
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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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gustatory_perception
- noun the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
taste; gustatory sensation; taste sensation; taste perception.
- the candy left him with a bad taste
- the melon had a delicious taste
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idealized
- adjective satellite exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence
idealised.
- verb consider or render as ideal
idealise; idealize.
- She idealized her husband after his death
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hi
- noun an expression of greeting
howdy; hello; how-do-you-do; hullo.
- every morning they exchanged polite hellos
- noun a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
Hawai'i; Hawaii; Aloha State.
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true
- noun proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment
- verb make level, square, balanced, or concentric
true up.
- true up the cylinder of an engine
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particularised
- adjective satellite directed toward a specific object
particularized.
- particularized thinking as distinct from stereotyped sloganeering
- verb be specific about
particularize; specialise; particularise; specify; specialize.
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
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circumstantial
- adjective satellite fully detailed and specific about particulars
- a circumstantial report about the debate
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evident
- adjective satellite clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
patent; plain; apparent; unmistakable; manifest.
- the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields
- evident hostility
- manifest disapproval
- patent advantages
- made his meaning plain
- it is plain that he is no reactionary
- in plain view
- adjective satellite capable of being seen or noticed
observable; discernible.
- a discernible change in attitude
- a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript
- an observable change in behavior
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limpid
- adjective satellite clear and bright
liquid.
- the liquid air of a spring morning
- eyes shining with a liquid luster
- limpid blue eyes
- adjective satellite transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
crystal clear; lucid; pellucid; crystalline; transparent.
- the cold crystalline water of melted snow
- crystal clear skies
- could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool
- lucid air
- a pellucid brook
- transparent crystal
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unvarying
- adjective satellite unvarying in nature
changeless; constant; invariant.
- maintained a constant temperature
- principles of unvarying validity
- adjective lacking variety
unvaried.
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exactness
- noun the quality of being exact
exactitude.
- he demanded exactness in all details
- a man of great exactitude
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crystal
- noun a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
- noun a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
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similar
- adjective marked by correspondence or resemblance
- similar food at similar prices
- problems similar to mine
- they wore similar coats
- adjective having the same or similar characteristics
alike; like.
- all politicians are alike
- they looked utterly alike
- friends are generally alike in background and taste
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penetrating
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; incisive; penetrative; piercing; discriminating; keen; sharp; knifelike.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
- verb pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
penetrate; perforate.
- The bullet penetrated her chest
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ad
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
advert; advertising; advertisement; advertizement; advertizing.
- adverb in the Christian era; used before dates after the supposed year Christ was born
A.D.; anno Domini.
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defined
- adjective clearly characterized or delimited
- lost in a maze of words both defined and undefined
- each child has clearly defined duties
- verb determine the essential quality of
delineate; delimitate; delimit; specify; define.
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certain
- adjective satellite definite but not specified or identified
- set aside a certain sum each week
- to a certain degree
- certain breeds do not make good pets
- certain members have not paid their dues
- a certain popular teacher
- a certain Mrs. Jones
- adjective having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
sure.
- felt certain of success
- was sure (or certain) she had seen it
- was very sure in his beliefs
- sure of her friends
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general
- noun a general officer of the highest rank
full general.
- noun the head of a religious order or congregation
superior general.
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isochronous
- adjective satellite equal in duration or interval
isochronal.
- the oscillations were isochronal
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fifty-fifty
- adjective satellite equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
even.
- even amounts of butter and sugar
- on even terms
- it was a fifty-fifty (or even) split
- had a fifty-fifty (or even) chance
- an even fight
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physical
- adjective involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
- physical exercise
- physical suffering
- was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance
- adjective relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
- physical sciences
- physical laws
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faithful
- noun any loyal and steadfast following
- noun a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
fold; congregation.
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cohesive
- adjective satellite causing cohesion
- adjective satellite cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated
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handed
- adjective having or involving the use of hands
- a handed, tree-living animal
- a four-handed card game
- verb place into the hands or custody of
give; turn over; reach; hand; pass; pass on.
- hand me the spoon, please
- Turn the files over to me, please
- He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
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tight
- adjective closely constrained or constricted or constricting
- tight skirts
- he hated tight starched collars
- fingers closed in a tight fist
- a tight feeling in his chest
- adjective satellite pulled or drawn tight
taut.
- taut sails
- a tight drumhead
- a tight rope
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unparalleled
- adjective satellite radically distinctive and without equal
alone; unequaled; unequalled; unique.
- 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
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pellucidity
- noun free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
limpidity; lucidity; clarity; lucidness; clearness.
- noun passing light without diffusion or distortion
limpidity; pellucidness.
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lucidness
- noun free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
limpidity; pellucidity; lucidity; clarity; clearness.
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nice
- adjective pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
- what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty"- George Meredith
- nice manners
- a nice dress
- a nice face
- a nice day
- had a nice time at the party
- the corn and tomatoes are nice today
- noun a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera
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clear-cut
- verb remove all the trees at one time
- clear-cut an acre of forest
- adjective satellite clearly or sharply defined to the mind
distinct; trenchant.
- clear-cut evidence of tampering
- Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
- trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
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lucid
- adjective satellite (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
luculent; crystal clear; limpid; perspicuous; pellucid.
- writes in a limpid style
- lucid directions
- a luculent oration"- Robert Burton
- pellucid prose
- a crystal clear explanation
- a perspicuous argument
- adjective satellite having a clear mind
- a lucid moment in his madness
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guiltless
- adjective free from evil or guilt
clean-handed; innocent.
- an innocent child
- the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty
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hairsplitting
- noun making too fine distinctions of little importance
word-splitting.
- they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously
- adjective satellite developed in excessively fine detail
finespun.
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cookie-cutter
- adjective satellite having the same appearance (as if mass-produced)
- a suburb of cookie-cutter houses
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typecast
- verb cast repeatedly in the same kind of role
- verb identify as belonging to a certain type
type.
- Such people can practically be typed
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delineate
- verb show the form or outline of
define.
- The tree was clearly defined by the light
- The camera could define the smallest object
- verb determine the essential quality of
delimitate; delimit; specify; define.
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physics
- noun the science of matter and energy and their interactions
natural philosophy.
- his favorite subject was physics
- noun the physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something
physical science.
- he studied the physics of radiation
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assonant
- adjective satellite having the same sound (especially the same vowel sound) occurring in successive stressed syllables
- note the assonant words and syllables in `tilting at windmills'
- adjective satellite having the same vowel sound occurring with different consonants in successive words or stressed syllables
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