Words Ending With Y

Here's the list of all the 19779 Words Ending With Y in the English Language.

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by
1. so as to pass a given point
2. in reserve; not for immediate use
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may
1. thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America
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any
1. one or some or every or all without specification; entity, elective existential pronoun; quantifier, elective existential
2. to any degree or extent
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only
1. being the only one; single and isolated from others
2. exclusive of anyone or anything else
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day
1. time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
2. a point or period in time
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buy
1. obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
2. make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
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city
1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
2. an incorporated administrative district established by state charter
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policy
1. a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
2. a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
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very
1. precisely as stated
2. being the exact same one; not any other:
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privacy
1. the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
2. the condition of being concealed or hidden
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company
1. an institution created to conduct business
2. small military unit; usually two or three platoons
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many
1. a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number; quantifier, plural pronoun; quantifier, plural
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university
1. the body of faculty and students at a university
2. establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
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way
1. how something is done or how it happens
2. to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
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community
1. a group of people living in a particular local area
2. a group of people having a religion, ethnic, profession, or other particular characteristic in common
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family
1. a social unit living together
2. primary social group; parents and children
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today
1. the present time or age
2. the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow)
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technology
1. the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment
2. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
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security
1. the state of being free from danger or injury
2. defense against financial failure; financial independence
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county
1. (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
2. (United States) the largest administrative district within a state
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history
1. the aggregate of past events
2. a record or narrative description of past events
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directory
1. an alphabetical list of names and addresses
2. (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk)
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why
1. the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
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property
1. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
2. a basic or essential property shared by all members of a class
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money
1. the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
2. wealth reckoned in terms of money
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quality
1. an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
2. a degree or grade of excellence or worth
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every
1. (used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
2. each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified
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country
1. a politically organized body of people under a single government
2. the territory occupied by a nation
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reply
1. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
2. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
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gay
1. someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
2. bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
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category
1. a collection of things sharing a common attribute
2. a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
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gallery
1. spectators at a golf or tennis match
2. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
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library
1. a room where books are kept
2. a collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing
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really
1. in accordance with truth or fact or reality
2. in actual fact
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industry
1. the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
2. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
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say
1. the chance to speak
2. express in words
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study
1. a detailed critical inspection
2. applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
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play
1. participate in games or sport
2. act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
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party
1. have or participate in a party
2. an organization to gain political power
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memory
1. something that is remembered
2. the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
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story
1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
2. a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events
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key
1. identify as in botany or biology, for example
2. provide with a key
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body
1. invest with or as with a body; give body to
2. the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
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pay
1. give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
2. convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
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easy
1. posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
2. free from worry or anxiety
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baby
1. a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
2. the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young)
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energy
1. (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
2. forceful exertion
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delivery
1. the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
2. the event of giving birth
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try
1. make an effort or attempt
2. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
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away
1. used of an opponent's ground
2. not present; having left
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society
1. an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
2. a formal association of people with similar interests
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safety
1. the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
2. a safe place
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already
1. prior to a specified or implied time
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display
1. something intended to communicate a particular impression
2. something shown to the public
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daily
1. a newspaper that is published every day
2. of or belonging to or occurring every day
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early
1. belonging to the distant past
2. very young
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usually
1. under normal conditions
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currently
1. at this time or period; now
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beauty
1. the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman
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holiday
1. spend or take a vacation
2. leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
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entry
1. an item inserted in a written record
2. the act of beginning something new
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stay
1. stay the same; remain in a certain state
2. stay put (in a certain place)
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availability
1. the quality of being at hand when needed
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summary
1. a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
2. performed speedily and without formality
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agency
1. an administrative unit of government
2. a business or organization that provides a particular service, especially the mediation of transactions between two parties
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activity
1. any specific behavior
2. the state of being active
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copy
1. a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
2. a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
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bay
1. an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
2. the sound of a hound on the scent
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apply
1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
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supply
1. give something useful or necessary to
2. circulate or distribute or equip with
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necessary
1. anything indispensable
2. unavoidably determined by prior circumstances
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jewelry
1. an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
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military
1. of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
2. characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
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actually
1. in actual fact
2. used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly
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primary
1. a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
2. one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing
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friendly
1. troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces
2. characteristic of or befitting a friend
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happy
1. enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
2. marked by good fortune
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survey
1. a detailed critical inspection
2. short descriptive summary (of events)
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ready
1. poised for action
2. completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
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simply
1. and nothing more
2. (used for emphasis) absolutely
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valley
1. a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
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recently
1. in the recent past
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probably
1. with considerable certainty; without much doubt
2. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
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opportunity
1. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
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especially
1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
2. in a special manner
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boy
1. a youthful male person
2. a friendly informal reference to a grown man
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directly
1. without deviation
2. without anyone or anything intervening
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authority
1. the power or right to give orders or make decisions
2. (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
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strategy
1. an elaborate and systematic plan of action
2. the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war
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likely
1. has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
2. expected to become or be; in prospect
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responsibility
1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
2. the proper sphere or extent of your activities
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photography
1. the act of taking and printing photographs
2. the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces
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century
1. a period of 100 years
2. ten 10s
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faculty
1. one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
2. the body of teachers and administrators at a school
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ability
1. the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
2. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
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pretty
1. pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
2. (used ironically) unexpectedly bad
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battery
1. group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
2. a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
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theory
1. a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
2. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
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enjoy
1. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
2. have benefit from
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variety
1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
2. noticeable heterogeneity
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finally
1. after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
2. as the end result of a succession or process
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capacity
1. capability to perform or produce
2. the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment
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jersey
1. a close-fitting pullover shirt
2. a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric
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fully
1. to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form)
2. sufficiently; more than adequately
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economy
1. the system of production and distribution and consumption
2. the efficient use of resources
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monthly
1. a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
2. of or occurring or payable every month
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secretary
1. a person who is head of an administrative department of government
2. an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization
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guy
1. subject to laughter or ridicule
2. steady or support with a guy wire or cable
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weekly
1. a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
2. of or occurring every seven days
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army
1. a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
2. a large number of people united for some specific purpose
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facility
1. a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
2. skillful performance or ability without difficulty
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highly
1. to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
2. at a high rate or wage
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emergency
1. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
2. a state in which martial law applies
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currency
1. the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
2. general acceptance or use
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particularly
1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
2. specifically or especially distinguished from others
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easily
1. with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
2. without doubt
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dictionary
1. a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
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fantasy
1. imagination unrestricted by reality
2. fiction with a large amount of imagination in it
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generally
1. usually; as a rule
2. without distinction of one from others
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quickly
1. with speed
2. with little or no delay
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surgery
1. the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
2. a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted
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attorney
1. a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
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therapy
1. (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)
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quantity
1. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
2. an adequate or large amount
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immediately
1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
2. near or close by
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heavy
1. an actor who plays villainous roles
2. a serious (or tragic) role in a play
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recovery
1. return to an original state
2. gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
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identify
1. recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
2. give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
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approximately
1. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
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sorry
1. bad; unfortunate
2. without merit; of little or no value or use
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automatically
1. in a reflex manner
2. in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
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yesterday
1. the day immediately before today
2. the recent past
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completely
1. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
2. so as to be complete; with everything necessary
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funny
1. an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)
2. arousing or provoking laughter
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warranty
1. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
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harry
1. annoy continually or chronically
2. make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes
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assembly
1. a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
2. the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery)
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carry
1. move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
2. have with oneself; have on one's person
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priority
1. status established in order of importance or urgency
2. preceding in time
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clearly
1. without doubt or question
2. in an intelligible manner
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ray
1. emit as rays
2. extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
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frequently
1. many times at short intervals
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duty
1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
2. work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
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laboratory
1. a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
2. a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation
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exactly
1. indicating exactness or preciseness
2. just as it should be
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dry
1. a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
2. humorously sarcastic or mocking
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nearly
1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
2. in a close manner
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reality
1. all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
2. the state of being actual or real
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query
1. an instance of questioning
2. pose a question
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equity
1. the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
2. the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
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healthy
1. having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
2. financially secure and functioning well
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injury
1. any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
2. an accident that results in physical damage or hurt
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ministry
1. religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
2. building where the business of a government ministry is transacted
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birthday
1. an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
2. the date on which a person was born
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slightly
1. to a small degree or extent
2. in a slim or slender manner
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frequency
1. the number of occurrences within a given time period
2. the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations
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accuracy
1. the quality of being near to the true value
2. (mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number
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pharmacy
1. the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines
2. a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
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lady
1. a polite name for any woman
2. a woman of refinement
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academy
1. a secondary school (usually private)
2. an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature
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originally
1. in an manner suggesting originality
2. with reference to the origin or beginning
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philosophy
1. a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
2. the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
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secondary
1. the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen
2. coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil
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henry
1. a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
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majority
1. the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
2. (elections) more than half of the votes
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utility
1. a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
2. the quality of being of practical use
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fly
1. travel through the air; be airborne
2. move quickly or suddenly
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turkey
1. large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
2. a person who does something thoughtless or annoying
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previously
1. at an earlier time or formerly
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contemporary
1. a person of nearly the same age as another
2. characteristic of the present
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sky
1. throw or toss with a light motion
2. the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
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nearby
1. close at hand
2. not far away in relative terms
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luxury
1. something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
2. the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
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certainly
1. definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
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toy
1. an artifact designed to be played with
2. a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
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liability
1. the state of being legally obliged and responsible
2. an obligation to pay money to another party
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mostly
1. in large part; mainly or chiefly
2. usually; as a rule
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factory
1. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
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identity
1. the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
2. the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known
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empty
1. make void or empty of contents
2. become empty or void of its content
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specifically
1. in distinction from others
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poetry
1. literature in metrical form
2. any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling
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array
1. lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
2. align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
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totally
1. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
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extremely
1. to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
2. to an extreme degree
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chemistry
1. the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
2. the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object
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anyway
1. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
2. in any way whatsoever
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advisory
1. an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
2. giving advice
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psychology
1. the science of mental life
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elementary
1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education
2. easy and not involved or complicated
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holy
1. belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
2. a sacred place of pilgrimage
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highway
1. a major road for any form of motor transport
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buddy
1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
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glossary
1. an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
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celebrity
1. a widely known person
2. the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
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notify
1. inform (somebody) of something
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biology
1. the science that studies living organisms
2. characteristic life processes and phenomena of living organisms
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pregnancy
1. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
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biography
1. an account of the series of events making up a person's life
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crazy
1. someone deranged and possibly dangerous
2. affected with madness or insanity
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efficiency
1. the ratio of the output to the input of any system
2. skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort
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comedy
1. light and humorous drama with a happy ending
2. a comic incident or series of incidents
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specialty
1. an asset of special worth or utility
2. a distinguishing trait
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discovery
1. the act of discovering something
2. something that is discovered
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inventory
1. a detailed list of all the items in stock
2. the merchandise that a shop has on hand
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hockey
1. a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
2. a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled hockey sticks
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navy
1. an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
2. a dark shade of blue
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regulatory
1. restricting according to rules or principles
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territory
1. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
2. an area of knowledge or interest
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delay
1. cause to be slowed down or delayed
2. act later than planned, scheduled, or required
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disability
1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
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modify
1. make less severe or harsh or extreme
2. add a modifier to a constituent
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truly
1. in accordance with truth or fact or reality
2. by right
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gray
1. a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
2. clothing that is a grey color
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salary
1. something that remunerates
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properly
1. in the right manner; correctly; suitably
2. indicating exactness or preciseness
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twenty
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
2. a United States bill worth 20 dollars
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newly
1. very recently
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vary
1. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
2. be at variance with; be out of line with
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absolutely
1. completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
2. totally and definitely; without question
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significantly
1. in a statistically significant way
2. in a significant manner
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temporary
1. a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
2. lacking continuity or regularity
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democracy
1. the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
2. a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
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gateway
1. an entrance that can be closed by a gate
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spy
1. catch sight of
2. watch, observe, or inquire secretly
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normally
1. under normal conditions
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relatively
1. in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
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effectively
1. in an effective manner
2. in actuality or reality or fact
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registry
1. an official written record of names or events or transactions
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poverty
1. the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
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mystery
1. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
2. a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
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journey
1. undertake a journey or trip
2. travel upon or across
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hairy
1. hazardous and frightening
2. having or covered with hair
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diversity
1. noticeable heterogeneity
2. the condition or result of being changeable
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specify
1. specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
2. decide upon or fix definitely
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accessibility
1. the quality of being at hand when needed
2. the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with
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anniversary
1. the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
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accessory
1. clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
2. a supplementary component that improves capability
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possibly
1. by chance
2. to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means
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typically
1. in a typical manner
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density
1. the amount per unit size
2. the spatial property of being crowded together
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grey
1. any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey
2. a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
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successfully
1. with success; in a successful manner
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primarily
1. for the most part
2. of primary import
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jewellery
1. an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
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eventually
1. after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
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entity
1. that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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busy
1. keep busy with
2. overcrowded or cluttered with detail
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tiny
1. very small
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jay
1. crested largely blue bird
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liberty
1. immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
2. freedom of choice
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possibility
1. a future prospect or potential
2. capability of existing or happening or being true
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reliability
1. the quality of being dependable or reliable
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unfortunately
1. by bad luck
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respectively
1. in the order given
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carefully
1. taking care or paying attention
2. as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
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productivity
1. the quality of being productive or having the power to produce
2. (economics) the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time
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strongly
1. with strength or in a strong manner
2. in a powerful manner
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victory
1. a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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joy
1. the emotion of great happiness
2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness
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mainly
1. for the most part
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lay
1. be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
2. be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
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dirty
1. make soiled, filthy, or dirty
2. vile; despicable
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bankruptcy
1. a state of complete lack of some abstract property
2. inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
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definitely
1. without question and beyond doubt
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commentary
1. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
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necessarily
1. in an essential manner
2. in such a manner as could not be otherwise
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everyday
1. found in the ordinary course of events
2. appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions
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apparently
1. from appearances alone
2. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
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popularity
1. the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
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inquiry
1. a search for knowledge
2. an instance of questioning
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obviously
1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
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mercury
1. a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
2. temperature measured by a mercury thermometer
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electricity
1. a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
2. energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor
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okay
1. an endorsement
2. give sanction to
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pottery
1. ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
2. the craft of making earthenware
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eligibility
1. the quality or state of being eligible
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spray
1. be discharged in sprays of liquid
2. scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
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entirely
1. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
2. without any others being included or involved
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closely
1. in a close relation or position in time or space
2. in an attentive manner
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diary
1. a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
2. a personal journal (as a physical object)
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seriously
1. in a serious manner
2. to a severe or serious degree
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ebony
1. a very dark black
2. hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys
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verify
1. confirm the truth of
2. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
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ordinary
1. a judge of a probate court
2. the expected or commonplace condition or situation
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nobody
1. a person of no influence
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stability
1. the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
2. a stable order (especially of society)
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cloudy
1. full of or covered with clouds
2. lacking definite form or limits
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personally
1. as yourself
2. as a person
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plenty
1. a full supply
2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
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booty
1. goods or money obtained illegally
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fairly
1. to certain extent or degree
2. without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
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charity
1. a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
2. a kindly and lenient attitude toward people
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enemy
1. an opposing military force
2. an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
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lucky
1. occurring by chance
2. presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome
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penalty
1. the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
2. a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
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terry
1. a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
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lovely
1. a very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model
2. appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
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regularly
1. in a regular manner
2. having a regular form
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partly
1. to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
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candy
1. a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
2. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
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deputy
1. someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
2. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
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billy
1. a short stout club used primarily by policemen
2. male goat
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capability
1. the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
2. the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment
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minority
1. a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part
2. being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
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clay
1. a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
2. water soaked soil; soft wet earth
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correctly
1. in an accurate manner
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geography
1. study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
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integrity
1. an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
2. moral soundness
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worry
1. be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
2. be concerned with
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legacy
1. (law) a gift of personal property by will
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widely
1. to a great degree
2. to or over a great extent or range; far
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functionality
1. capable of serving a purpose well
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glory
1. a state of high honor
2. brilliant radiant beauty
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preliminary
1. a minor match preceding the main event
2. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
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jimmy
1. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
2. a short crowbar
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slowly
1. without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
2. in music
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rugby
1. a form of football played with an oval ball
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machinery
1. machines or machine systems collectively
2. a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions
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probability
1. a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
2. the quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event
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quarterly
1. of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
2. a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year)
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comply
1. act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
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cherry
1. wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
2. any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood
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literary
1. of or relating to or characteristic of literature
2. knowledgeable about literature
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flexibility
1. the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
2. the quality of being adaptable or variable
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boundary
1. the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
2. a line determining the limits of an area
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payday
1. the day on which you receive pay for your work
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increasingly
1. advancing in amount or intensity
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basically
1. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
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binary
1. of or pertaining to a number system have 2 as its base
2. a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
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difficulty
1. an effort that is inconvenient
2. the quality of being almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring a great effort to achieve a positive result
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literacy
1. the ability to read and write
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thirty
1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
2. being ten more than twenty
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rapidly
1. with speed
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lottery
1. something that is regarded as a chance event
2. players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots
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essay
1. an analytic or interpretive literary composition
2. a tentative attempt
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voluntary
1. (military) a person who freely enlists for service
2. composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance
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greatly
1. to an extraordinary extent or degree
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commonly
1. under normal conditions
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cry
1. utter a sudden loud cry
2. shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
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largely
1. in large part; mainly or chiefly
2. on a large scale
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suddenly
1. quickly and without warning
2. happening unexpectedly
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merely
1. and nothing more
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bibliography
1. a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
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compatibility
1. a feeling of sympathetic understanding
2. capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination
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personality
1. the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
2. a person of considerable prominence
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methodology
1. the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline
2. the system of methods followed in a particular discipline
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somebody
1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential
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courtesy
1. a courteous or respectful or considerate act
2. a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
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statutory
1. relating to or created by statutes
2. prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute
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railway
1. line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
2. a line of track providing a runway for wheels
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initially
1. at the beginning
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ruby
1. a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
2. a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
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cemetery
1. a tract of land used for burials
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proxy
1. a person authorized to act for another
2. a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting
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astronomy
1. the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
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perfectly
1. completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
2. in a perfect or faultless way
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instantly
1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
2. without any delay
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mobility
1. the quality of moving freely
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ultimately
1. as the end result of a succession or process
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equally
1. to the same degree (often followed by `as')
2. in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
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guilty
1. showing a sense of guilt
2. responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
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naturally
1. as might be expected
2. according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help
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jury
1. a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
2. a committee appointed to judge a competition
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potentially
1. with a possibility of becoming actual
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complexity
1. the quality of being intricate and compounded
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constantly
1. without variation or change, in every case
2. invariably
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documentary
1. relating to or consisting of or derived from documents
2. a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
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rocky
1. causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
2. abounding in rocks or stones
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hospitality
1. kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
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hopefully
1. with hope; in a hopeful manner
2. it is hoped
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virtually
1. in essence or effect but not in fact
2. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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formerly
1. at a previous time
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strictly
1. restricted to something
2. in a stringent manner
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genealogy
1. successive generations of kin
2. the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
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connectivity
1. the property of being connected or the degree to which something has connections
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similarly
1. in like or similar manner
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solely
1. without any others being included or involved
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murphy
1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
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monkey
1. any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
2. one who is playfully mischievous
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honey
1. a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
2. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
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sandy
1. resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
2. of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
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testimony
1. a solemn statement made under oath
2. an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact
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mandatory
1. the recipient of a mandate
2. a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
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destroy
1. do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
2. destroy completely; damage irreparably
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perry
1. a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider
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grocery
1. a marketplace where groceries are sold
2. (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer
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occasionally
1. sporadically and infrequently
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realty
1. property consisting of houses and land
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biotechnology
1. the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
2. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
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timely
1. before a time limit expires
2. done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
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anxiety
1. (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
2. a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
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annually
1. without missing a year
2. by the year; every year (usually with reference to a sum of money paid or received)
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sunny
1. bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
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advocacy
1. active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
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essentially
1. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
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qualify
1. prove capable or fit; meet requirements
2. pronounce fit or able
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sensitivity
1. (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation
2. the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences
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intensity
1. the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
2. high level or degree; the property of being intense
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locally
1. by a particular locality
2. to a restricted area of the body
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ecology
1. the environment as it relates to living organisms
2. the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
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velocity
1. distance travelled per unit time
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relay
1. the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
2. a crew of workers who relieve another crew
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angry
1. feeling or showing anger
2. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
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daddy
1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
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ferry
1. transport from one place to another
2. transport by ferry
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separately
1. apart from others
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physiology
1. the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
2. processes and functions of an organism
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treasury
1. the funds of a government or institution or individual
2. the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues
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royalty
1. payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
2. royal persons collectively
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rally
1. a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
2. the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
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ceremony
1. a formal event performed on a special occasion
2. any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way
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rely
1. have faith or confidence in
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laundry
1. garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
2. workplace where clothes are washed and ironed
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treaty
1. a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
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satisfy
1. meet the requirements or expectations of
2. make happy or satisfied
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vulnerability
1. the state of being vulnerable or exposed
2. susceptibility to injury or attack
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accountability
1. responsibility to someone or for some activity
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mortality
1. the quality or state of being mortal
2. the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year
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bobby
1. an informal term for a British policeman
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accordingly
1. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
2. in accordance with
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nursery
1. a child's room for a baby
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repository
1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
2. a person to whom a secret is entrusted
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hardly
1. only a very short time before
2. almost not
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contrary
1. a relation of direct opposition
2. exact opposition
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dairy
1. a farm where dairy products are produced
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fancy
1. something many people believe that is false
2. imagination or fantasy; held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination
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equality
1. the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
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additionally
1. in addition, by way of addition; furthermore
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unity
1. an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
2. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
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surely
1. definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
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pray
1. address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
2. call upon in supplication; entreat
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reasonably
1. to certain extent or degree
2. with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
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monetary
1. relating to or involving money
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elderly
1. people who are old collectively
2. advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)
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extraordinary
1. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; special
2. far more than usual or expected
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exclusively
1. without any others being included or involved
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actively
1. in an active manner
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unlikely
1. not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
2. has little chance of being the case or coming about
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forestry
1. the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber
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rarely
1. not often
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thereby
1. by that means or because of that
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humidity
1. wetness in the atmosphere
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pathology
1. the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
2. any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
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hobby
1. an auxiliary activity
2. a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride
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enquiry
1. an instance of questioning
2. a search for knowledge
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steady
1. make steady
2. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
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publicly
1. in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
2. by the public or the people generally
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hourly
1. occurring every hour or payable by the hour
2. every hour; by the hour
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veterinary
1. of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine
2. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
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butterfly
1. flutter like a butterfly
2. cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking
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heavily
1. to a considerable degree
2. in a heavy-footed manner
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fifty
1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
2. a United States bill worth 50 dollars
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randy
1. feeling great sexual desire
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spirituality
1. property or income owned by a church
2. concern with things of the spirit
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proprietary
1. an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
2. protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights
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timothy
1. grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
2. a grass grown for hay
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shortly
1. for a short time
2. in the near future
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substantially
1. to a great extent or degree
2. in a strong substantial way
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handy
1. easy to reach
2. useful and convenient
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geometry
1. the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
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trinity
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
2. three people considered as a unit
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troy
1. a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
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harmony
1. compatibility in opinion and action
2. the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords
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tray
1. an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
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respiratory
1. pertaining to respiration
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maternity
1. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
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embassy
1. a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
2. an ambassador and his entourage collectively
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deeply
1. to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
2. to a great depth; far down or in
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creativity
1. the ability to create
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lonely
1. lacking companions or companionship
2. marked by dejection from being alone
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hereby
1. (formal) by means of this
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berry
1. any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
2. a small fruit having any of various structures, e.g., simple (grape or blueberry) or aggregate (blackberry or raspberry)
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simultaneously
1. at the same instant
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sociology
1. the study and classification of human societies
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officially
1. in an official role
2. with official authorization
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safely
1. with safety; in a safe manner
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kidney
1. either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
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periodically
1. in a sporadic manner
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independently
1. on your own; without outside help
2. individually or separately
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custody
1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
2. holding by the police
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nasty
1. offensive or even (of persons) malicious
2. exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent
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visibility
1. quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye
2. degree of exposure to public notice
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ugly
1. inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
2. morally reprehensible
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forty
1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four
2. being ten more than thirty
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belly
1. the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
2. a protruding abdomen
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pharmacology
1. the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects
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consistently
1. in a systematic or consistent manner
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subsequently
1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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gravity
1. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
2. a manner that is serious and solemn
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mighty
1. having or showing great strength or force or intensity
2. (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
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humanity
1. the quality of being humane
2. the quality of being human
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galaxy
1. a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
2. tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
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partially
1. to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
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deny
1. declare untrue; contradict
2. refuse to accept or believe
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anatomy
1. the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
2. alternative names for the body of a human being
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uncertainty
1. being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
2. the state of being unsure of something
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subsidiary
1. an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
2. a company that is completely controlled by another company
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clarity
1. free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
2. the quality of clear water
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penny
1. a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
2. a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
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ivory
1. a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
2. a shade of white the color of bleached bones
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individually
1. apart from others
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literally
1. in a literal sense
2. (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
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bailey
1. the outer courtyard of a castle
2. the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle
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dietary
1. a regulated daily food allowance
2. of or relating to the diet
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symphony
1. a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
2. a large orchestra; can perform symphonies
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chubby
1. sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
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worthy
1. an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
2. worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
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lobby
1. detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
2. a large entrance or reception room or area
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consequently
1. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
2. as a consequence
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cowboy
1. a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
2. a performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging
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naughty
1. suggestive of sexual impropriety
2. badly behaved
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sustainability
1. the property of being sustainable
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holly
1. any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
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silly
1. a word used for misbehaving children
2. ludicrous, foolish
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mercy
1. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
2. a disposition to be kind and forgiving
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freely
1. in a free manner
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readily
1. without much difficulty
2. in a punctual manner
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legally
1. by law; conforming to the law
2. in a legal manner
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satisfactory
1. giving satisfaction
2. meeting requirements
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revolutionary
1. of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn
2. relating to or having the nature of a revolution
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telephony
1. transmitting speech at a distance
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remedy
1. act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
2. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
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briefly
1. for a short time
2. in a concise manner; in a few words
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barely
1. only a very short time before
2. almost not
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surrey
1. a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats
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blackberry
1. large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
2. bramble with sweet edible black or dark purple berries that usually do not separate from the receptacle
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commodity
1. a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes
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puppy
1. a young dog
2. an inexperienced young person
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consultancy
1. the practice of giving expert advice within a particular field
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roughly
1. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
2. with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly')
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physically
1. in accord with physical laws
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accurately
1. with few mistakes
2. strictly correctly
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parliamentary
1. relating to or having the nature of a parliament
2. having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament
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floppy
1. hanging limply
2. a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer
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thoroughly
1. in an exhaustive manner
2. completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
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namely
1. as follows
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vocabulary
1. a listing of the words used in some enterprise
2. a language user's knowledge of words
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conspiracy
1. a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
2. a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
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theology
1. the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
2. a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings
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allergy
1. hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity
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arbitrary
1. based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
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fairy
1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
2. offensive term for a homosexual man
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kitty
1. the combined stakes of the betters
2. the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)
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explicitly
1. in an explicit manner
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hierarchy
1. a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system
2. the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body
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merry
1. full of or showing high-spirited merriment
2. offering fun and gaiety
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efficiently
1. with efficiency; in an efficient manner
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derby
1. a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
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consistency
1. the property of holding together and retaining its shape
2. a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
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astrology
1. a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
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precisely
1. indicating exactness or preciseness
2. in a precise manner
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hungry
1. (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
2. feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
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publicity
1. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
2. the quality of being open to public view
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validity
1. the quality of being valid and rigorous
2. the quality of having legal force or effectiveness
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jenny
1. female donkey
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internationally
1. worldwide
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geology
1. a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
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specially
1. in a special manner
2. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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continuity
1. uninterrupted connection or union
2. a detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot
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differently
1. in another and different manner
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granny
1. the mother of your father or mother
2. an old woman
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sally
1. witty remark
2. a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
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stationery
1. paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes
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antibody
1. any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
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gradually
1. in a gradual manner
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employ
1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
2. engage or hire for work
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manually
1. by hand
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yearly
1. a reference book that is published regularly once every year
2. occurring or payable every year
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lazy
1. moving slowly and gently
2. disinclined to work or exertion
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importantly
1. in an important way or to an important degree
2. in an important way
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rotary
1. relating to or characterized by rotation
2. describing a circle; moving in a circle
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deadly
1. causing or capable of causing death
2. of an instrument of certain death
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bunny
1. a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
2. (usually informal) especially a young rabbit
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chevy
1. annoy continually or chronically
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sticky
1. having the sticky properties of an adhesive
2. moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body
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destiny
1. an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
2. the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events
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hay
1. grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
2. convert (plant material) into hay
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levy
1. a charge imposed and collected
2. the act of drafting into military service
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anthropology
1. the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
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proudly
1. with pride; in a proud manner
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necessity
1. the condition of being essential or indispensable
2. anything indispensable
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obesity
1. more than average fatness
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nationally
1. with regard to a nation taken as a whole
2. extending throughout an entire nation
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continuously
1. at every point
2. with unflagging resolve
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teddy
1. plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
2. a woman's sleeveless undergarment
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tragedy
1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
2. drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
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funky
1. offensively malodorous
2. (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
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lately
1. in the recent past
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scary
1. provoking fear or terror
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introductory
1. serving to open or begin
2. serving as a base or starting point
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bloody
1. having or covered with or accompanied by blood
2. informal intensifiers
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disciplinary
1. relating to discipline in behavior
2. relating to a specific field of academic study
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complimentary
1. conveying or resembling a compliment
2. costing nothing
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unnecessary
1. not necessary
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dramatically
1. in a very impressive manner
2. in a dramatic manner
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confidentiality
1. the state of being secret
2. discretion in keeping secret information
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alternatively
1. in place of, or as an alternative to
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alloy
1. a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
2. the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
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gently
1. gradually
2. in a gentle manner
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justify
1. show to be right by providing justification or proof
2. (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin
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securely
1. in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
2. in a confident and unselfconscious manner
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transparency
1. permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
2. the quality of being clear and transparent
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colony
1. a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
2. a group of organisms of the same type living or growing together
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temporarily
1. for a limited time only; not permanently
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fatty
1. a rotund individual
2. containing or composed of fat
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municipality
1. an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government
2. people living in a town or city having local self-government
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psychiatry
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
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promptly
1. with little or no delay
2. in a punctual manner
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badly
1. to a severe or serious degree
2. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
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continually
1. seemingly without interruption
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biodiversity
1. the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole)
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presently
1. in the near future
2. at this time or period; now
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novelty
1. originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
2. originality by virtue of being new and surprising
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fuzzy
1. covering with fine light hairs
2. indistinct or hazy in outline
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controversy
1. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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legendary
1. so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
2. celebrated in fable or legend
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sympathy
1. an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
2. sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
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beautifully
1. in a beautiful manner
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poultry
1. a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
2. flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food
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immunology
1. the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system
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terminology
1. a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
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daisy
1. any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
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sufficiently
1. to a sufficient degree
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ethnicity
1. an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties
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costly
1. entailing great loss or sacrifice
2. having a high price
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severity
1. used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
2. something hard to endure
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judiciary
1. persons who administer justice
2. the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
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embroidery
1. elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
2. decorative needlework
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clarify
1. make clear and (more) comprehensible
2. make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
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complementary
1. either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments)
2. of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other
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incredibly
1. not easy to believe
2. exceedingly; extremely
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expressly
1. with specific intentions; for the express purpose
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lily
1. any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
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privately
1. kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
2. by a private person or interest
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decay
1. the process of gradually becoming inferior
2. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
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repeatedly
1. several times
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similarity
1. the quality of being similar
2. a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit
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imagery
1. the ability to form mental images of things or events
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considerably
1. to a great extent or degree
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fertility
1. the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year
2. the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring
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sixty
1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and six
2. being ten more than fifty
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permanently
1. for a long time without essential change
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pathway
1. a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
2. a trodden path
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maturity
1. the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
2. state of being mature; full development
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poorly
1. somewhat ill or prone to illness
2. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
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loyalty
1. the quality of being loyal
2. feelings of allegiance
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pony
1. a range horse of the western United States
2. an informal term for a racehorse
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alphabetically
1. in alphabetical order
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archaeology
1. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
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sanctuary
1. a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
2. a shelter from danger or hardship
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hardy
1. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
2. able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions
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toxicity
1. the degree to which something is poisonous
2. grave harmfulness or deadliness
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trophy
1. an award for success in war or hunting
2. something given as a token of victory
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occupancy
1. an act of being a tenant or occupant
2. the act of occupying or taking possession of a building
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evolutionary
1. of or relating to or produced by evolution
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appropriately
1. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
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traditionally
1. according to tradition; in a traditional manner
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soy
1. a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
2. erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
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simplicity
1. the quality of being simple or uncompounded
2. a lack of penetration or subtlety
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infinity
1. time without end
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pulmonary
1. relating to or affecting the lungs
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electronically
1. by electronic means
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infantry
1. an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
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usability
1. the quality of being able to provide good service
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alley
1. a narrow street with walls on both sides
2. a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins
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formally
1. with official authorization
2. in a formal manner
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deficiency
1. the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
2. lack of an adequate quantity or number
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dentistry
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
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odyssey
1. a long wandering and eventful journey
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imply
1. express or state indirectly
2. suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
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tendency
1. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
2. an inclination to do something
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wholly
1. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
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auxiliary
1. someone who acts as assistant
2. functioning in a supporting capacity
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purely
1. restricted to something
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fry
1. be excessively hot
2. cook in hot fat or oil
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stationary
1. standing still
2. not capable of being moved
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honestly
1. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
2. in an honest manner
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jointly
1. in collaboration or cooperation
2. in conjunction with; combined
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biochemistry
1. the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry
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epidemiology
1. the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease
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adequately
1. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
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marry
1. take in marriage; married
2. perform a marriage ceremony
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nicely
1. in a nice way
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surprisingly
1. in a surprising manner
2. in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
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practically
1. almost; nearly
2. in a practical manner
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woody
1. abounding in trees
2. made hard like wood as the result of the deposition of lignin in the cell walls
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sincerely
1. with sincerity; without pretense
2. written formula for ending a letter
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efficacy
1. capacity or power to produce a desired effect
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molly
1. popular aquarium fish
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proximity
1. the property of being close together
2. the region close around a person or thing
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supplementary
1. functioning in a supporting capacity
2. added to complete or make up a deficiency
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parkway
1. a wide scenic road planted with trees
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culinary
1. of or relating to or used in cooking
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vanity
1. feelings of excessive pride
2. the quality of being valueless or futile
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dependency
1. the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
2. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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melody
1. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
2. the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes
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balcony
1. an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
2. a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet
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oncology
1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors
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shy
1. start suddenly, as from fright
2. throw quickly
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abbey
1. a church associated with a monastery or convent
2. a convent ruled by an abbess
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slavery
1. the state of being under the control of another person
2. the practice of owning slaves
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credibility
1. the quality of being believable or trustworthy
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politically
1. with regard to social relationships involving authority
2. with regard to government
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vacancy
1. being unoccupied
2. an empty area or space
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strawberry
1. sweet fleshy red fruit
2. any of various low perennial herbs with many runners and bearing white flowers followed by edible fruits having many small achenes scattered on the surface of an enlarged red pulpy berry
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historically
1. throughout history
2. with respect to history
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microbiology
1. the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans
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nightly
1. happening every night
2. at the end of each day
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firmly
1. with resolute determination
2. in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
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durability
1. permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
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dignity
1. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
2. formality in bearing and appearance
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feasibility
1. the quality of being doable
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ideally
1. in an ideal manner
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compulsory
1. required by rule
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curry
1. (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice
2. season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking
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residency
1. the act of dwelling in a place
2. the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship)
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fortunately
1. by good fortune
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severely
1. to a severe or serious degree
2. with sternness; in a severe manner
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indirectly
1. not in a forthright manner
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presidency
1. the tenure of a president
2. the office and function of president
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subway
1. an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
2. an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway
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bakery
1. a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
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variability
1. the quality of being subject to variation
2. the quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity
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observatory
1. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
2. a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
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economically
1. with respect to economic science
2. in an economical manner
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ivy
1. Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
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lightly
1. without good reason
2. with few burdens
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underway
1. currently in progress
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preferably
1. more readily or willingly
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sadly
1. in an unfortunate way
2. with sadness; in a sad manner
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mythology
1. myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
2. the study of myths
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deploy
1. to distribute systematically or strategically
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inability
1. lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
2. lacking the power to perform
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coronary
1. obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)
2. surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart)
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interdisciplinary
1. drawing from or characterized by participation of two or more fields of study
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assay
1. an appraisal of the state of affairs
2. a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
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randomly
1. in a random manner
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quietly
1. with low volume
2. with little or no sound
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scenery
1. the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
2. the appearance of a place
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mentally
1. in your mind
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trilogy
1. a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme
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technically
1. with regard to technique
2. with regard to technical skill and the technology available
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monopoly
1. (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
2. exclusive control or possession of something
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juicy
1. having strong sexual appeal
2. lucrative
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moody
1. showing a brooding ill humor
2. subject to sharply varying moods
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vicinity
1. a surrounding or nearby region
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prosperity
1. an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
2. the condition of prospering; having good fortune
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seemingly
1. from appearances alone
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ancestry
1. the hereditary derivation of an individual
2. inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
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noisy
1. full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
2. attracting attention by showiness or bright colors
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jelly
1. an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
2. a preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit
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midway
1. equally distant from the extremes
2. at half the distance; at the middle
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radiology
1. the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation
2. (radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation
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internally
1. on or from the inside
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planetary
1. of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets
2. of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants
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nay
1. used to express negation
2. not this merely but also; not only so but
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heavenly
1. relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
2. of or relating to the sky
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taxonomy
1. a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc
2. (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification
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simplify
1. make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
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lively
1. full of life and energy
2. full of zest or vigor
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inequality
1. lack of equality
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visually
1. with respect to vision
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inflammatory
1. characterized or caused by inflammation
2. arousing to action or rebellion
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immunity
1. the state of not being susceptible
2. (medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease
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scrutiny
1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
2. a prolonged intense look
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environmentally
1. for the environment
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chemotherapy
1. the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness)
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positively
1. downright
2. so as to be positive; in a positive manner
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regency
1. the period of time during which a regent governs
2. the office of a regent
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tasty
1. pleasing to the sense of taste
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hurry
1. move very fast
2. act at high speed
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beneficiary
1. having or arising from a benefice
2. the recipient of funds or other benefits
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fidelity
1. accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
2. the quality of being faithful
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rhapsody
1. an enthusiastic expression of emotion
2. (music) a free instrumental composition in one extended movement; typically emotional or exuberant in character
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extensively
1. in a widespread way
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fury
1. a feeling of intense anger
2. state of violent mental agitation
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discography
1. a descriptive catalog of musical recordings
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puffy
1. being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing
2. abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
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scholarly
1. characteristic of scholars or scholarship
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proficiency
1. the quality of having great facility and competence
2. skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
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majesty
1. impressiveness in scale or proportion
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fishery
1. a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
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notably
1. especially; in particular
2. to a remarkable degree or extent
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secondly
1. in the second place
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presumably
1. by reasonable assumption
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accompany
1. be present or associated with an event or entity
2. go or travel along with
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prey
1. profit from in an exploitatory manner
2. prey on or hunt for
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artery
1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
2. a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic
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conveniently
1. in a convenient manner
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canopy
1. cover with a canopy
2. the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit
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remotely
1. in a remote manner
2. to a remote degree
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autobiography
1. a biography of yourself
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interoperability
1. (computer science) the ability to exchange and use information (usually in a large heterogeneous network made up of several local area networks)
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dynasty
1. a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
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sensory
1. involving or derived from the senses
2. relating to or concerned in sensation
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socially
1. by or with respect to society
2. in a social manner
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nationality
1. people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
2. the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization
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statistically
1. with respect to statistics
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symmetry
1. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
2. balance among the parts of something
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aromatherapy
1. the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage
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topology
1. topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography)
2. the study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body and emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles and nerves and arteries etc.) in that region
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morality
1. concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
2. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
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wealthy
1. having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
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skinny
1. of or relating to or resembling skin
2. confidential information about a topic or person
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profitability
1. the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit
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convey
1. (of information) make known; pass on
2. serve as a means for expressing something
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globally
1. with respect to the whole earth
2. worldwide
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tightly
1. in a tight or constricted manner
2. securely fixed or fastened
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anthology
1. a collection of selected literary passages
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eternity
1. time without end
2. a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife
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kindly
1. showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
2. pleasant and agreeable
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uniquely
1. so as to be unique
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casualty
1. someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement
2. someone injured or killed in an accident
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professionally
1. in a professional manner
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happily
1. in a joyous manner
2. in an unexpectedly lucky way
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mutually
1. in a mutual or shared manner
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affinity
1. (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
2. (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
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supervisory
1. of or limited to or involving supervision
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amnesty
1. a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
2. a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
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dummy
1. a person who does not talk
2. an ignorant or foolish person
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financially
1. from a financial point of view
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ally
1. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
2. a friendly nation
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varsity
1. a British abbreviation of `university'; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
2. a team representing a college or university
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collectively
1. in conjunction with; combined
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solidarity
1. a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group
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allegedly
1. according to what has been alleged
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critically
1. in a critical manner
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petty
1. larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
2. inferior in rank or status
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getaway
1. the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration
2. a rapid escape (as by criminals)
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shiny
1. reflecting light
2. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
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trolley
1. a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
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spicy
1. producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
2. suggestive of sexual impropriety
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frankly
1. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
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itinerary
1. an established line of travel or access
2. a guidebook for travelers
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microscopy
1. research with the use of microscopes
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savvy
1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands
2. get the meaning of something
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serenity
1. a disposition free from stress or emotion
2. the absence of mental stress or anxiety
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sanitary
1. free from filth and pathogens
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urinary
1. of or relating to the function or production or secretion of urine
2. of or relating to the urinary system of the body
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reportedly
1. according to reports or other information
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replay
1. something (especially a game) that is played again
2. the immediate rebroadcast of some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on videotape
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competency
1. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
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nanotechnology
1. the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)
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commercially
1. in a commercial manner
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certify
1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
2. guarantee payment on; of checks
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someday
1. some unspecified time in the future
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honesty
1. the quality of being honest
2. southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration
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glossy
1. a magazine printed on good quality paper
2. a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper
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cavity
1. a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
2. space that is surrounded by something
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rosemary
1. widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
2. extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats
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mommy
1. informal terms for a mother
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nanny
1. a woman who is the custodian of children
2. female goat
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burgundy
1. a dark purplish-red to blackish-red color
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spectroscopy
1. the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
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purity
1. being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
2. the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil
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ideology
1. an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
2. imaginary or visionary theorization
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cutlery
1. a cutting implement; a tool for cutting
2. tableware implements for cutting and eating food
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standby
1. something that can be relied on when needed
2. an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
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prophecy
1. knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
2. a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
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dynamically
1. in a forceful dynamic manner
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locality
1. a surrounding or nearby region
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broadly
1. without regard to specific details or exceptions
2. in a wide fashion
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smoothly
1. with no problems or difficulties
2. in a smooth and diplomatic manner
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bury
1. cover from sight
2. place in a grave or tomb
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autonomy
1. immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
2. personal independence
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unanimously
1. of one mind; without dissent
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genetically
1. by genetic mechanisms
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runway
1. a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
2. a chute down which logs can slide
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supposedly
1. believed or reputed to be the case
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speedway
1. road where high speed driving is allowed
2. a racetrack for racing automobiles or motorcycles
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sovereignty
1. government free from external control
2. royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
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archery
1. the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
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etiology
1. the cause of a disease
2. the philosophical study of causation
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annuity
1. income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments
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deliberately
1. with intention; in an intentional manner
2. in a deliberate unhurried manner
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openly
1. in an open way
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neurology
1. the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system
2. (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
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latency
1. (computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head
2. the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it
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messy
1. dirty and disorderly
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subsidy
1. a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public
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felony
1. a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
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duly
1. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
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obey
1. be obedient to
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donkey
1. the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
2. domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn
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multiply
1. combine by multiplication
2. combine or increase by multiplication
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routinely
1. according to routine or established practice
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winery
1. an establishment where wine is made
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contingency
1. a possible event or occurrence or result
2. the state of being contingent on something
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overlay
1. lie upon; lie on top of
2. kill by lying on
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rusty
1. covered with or consisting of rust
2. of the brown color of rust
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curiosity
1. a state in which you want to learn more about something
2. something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
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epilepsy
1. a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
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unhappy
1. experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
2. generalized feeling of distress
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specificity
1. the quality of being specific rather than general
2. the quality of being specific to a particular organism
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certainty
1. the state of being certain
2. something that is certain
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mahogany
1. wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
2. any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish
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conformity
1. correspondence in form or appearance
2. acting according to certain accepted standards
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instability
1. an unstable order
2. unreliability attributable to being unstable
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seminary
1. a private place of education for the young
2. a theological school for training ministers or priests or rabbis
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lengthy
1. relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
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explanatory
1. serving or intended to explain or make clear
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undoubtedly
1. without doubt; certainly
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utterly
1. completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
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tertiary
1. coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
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speedy
1. characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
2. accomplished rapidly and without delay
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cardiology
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases
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honorary
1. given as an honor without the normal duties
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misty
1. filled or abounding with fog or mist
2. wet with mist
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parity
1. (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
2. (mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they have the same parity; if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity
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pity
1. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
2. an unfortunate development
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synergy
1. the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
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accidentally
1. without advance planning
2. of a minor or subordinate nature
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canary
1. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
2. a female singer
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steadily
1. at a steady rate or pace
2. in a steady manner
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clergy
1. in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
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moderately
1. to certain extent or degree
2. with moderation; in a moderate manner
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sturdy
1. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
2. substantially made or constructed
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seventy
1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven
2. being ten more than sixty
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predominantly
1. much greater in number or influence
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eddy
1. flow in a circular current, of liquids
2. a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
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ninety
1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine
2. being ten more than eighty
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artillery
1. large but transportable armament
2. an army unit that uses big guns
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applicability
1. relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
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volatility
1. the property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor
2. the trait of being unpredictably irresolute
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missionary
1. relating to or connected to a religious mission
2. someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
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hickory
1. valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
2. American hardwood tree bearing edible nuts
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authenticity
1. undisputed credibility
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fraternity
1. a social club for male undergraduates
2. people engaged in a particular occupation
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tapestry
1. something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
2. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery
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inevitably
1. in such a manner as could not be otherwise
2. by necessity
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jockey
1. someone employed to ride horses in horse races
2. an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus
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upholstery
1. covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture
2. the craft of upholstering
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halfway
1. equally distant from the extremes
2. at a point midway between two extremes
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accountancy
1. the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business
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jolly
1. a happy party
2. a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work
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voluntarily
1. out of your own free will
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toby
1. a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
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firstly
1. before anything else
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suitability
1. the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
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piracy
1. hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
2. the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
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freeway
1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
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digitally
1. by means of the fingers
2. in terms of integers
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intentionally
1. with intention; in an intentional manner
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sharply
1. in an aggressive manner
2. in a well delineated manner
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rainy
1. (of weather) wet by periods of rain
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misery
1. a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
2. a feeling of intense unhappiness
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envy
1. a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
2. spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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adversely
1. in an adverse manner
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robbery
1. larceny by threat of violence
2. plundering during riots or in wartime
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barley
1. a grain of barley
2. cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain
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chimney
1. a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
2. a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp
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risky
1. involving risk or danger
2. not financially safe or secure
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sherry
1. dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif
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desperately
1. with great urgency
2. in intense despair
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benny
1. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
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homosexuality
1. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
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emotionally
1. in an emotional manner
2. with regard to emotions
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masonry
1. structure built of stone or brick by a mason
2. the craft of a mason
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eighty
1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight
2. being ten more than seventy
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gladly
1. with pleasure
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brewery
1. a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation
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overly
1. to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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dragonfly
1. slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
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viability
1. (of living things) capable of normal growth and development
2. capable of being done in a practical and useful way
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smiley
1. an emoticon of a smiling face
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softly
1. with low volume
2. in a manner that is pleasing to the senses
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plenary
1. full in all respects
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occupy
1. keep busy with
2. live (in a certain place)
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diplomacy
1. negotiation between nations
2. subtly skillful handling of a situation
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tricky
1. not to be trusted
2. having concealed difficulty
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imaginary
1. (mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1
2. not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
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dusty
1. covered with a layer of dust
2. lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
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patty
1. small flat mass of chopped or ground food
2. small pie or pasty
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cozy
1. enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
2. having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
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constituency
1. the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
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centrally
1. in or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function
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comfortably
1. in mental comfort; without stress
2. in physical comfort
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federally
1. by federal government
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obituary
1. a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography
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sleepy
1. ready to fall asleep
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redundancy
1. repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission
2. the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded
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urgency
1. the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
2. pressing importance requiring speedy action
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incorrectly
1. in an incorrect manner
2. in an incorrect manner
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trendy
1. in accord with the latest fad
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exceptionally
1. to an exceptional degree
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interestingly
1. in an interesting manner
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testify
1. give testimony in a court of law
2. provide evidence for
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vitality
1. an energetic style
2. a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
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dolly
1. conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
2. conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects
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analogy
1. an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
2. drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
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chromatography
1. a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency
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brandy
1. distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
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bodily
1. of or relating to or belonging to the body
2. affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
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infertility
1. the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate
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curly
1. (of hair) having curls or waves
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langley
1. unit of solar radiation
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discretionary
1. having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
2. (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed
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dermatology
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases
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driveway
1. a road leading up to a private house
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irony
1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn
2. incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
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liquidity
1. the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility
2. the property of flowing easily
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pastry
1. a dough of flour and water and shortening
2. any of various baked foods made of dough or batter
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gypsy
1. a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
2. a person who resembles a Romani in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life
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morphology
1. the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants
2. studies of the rules for forming admissible words
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fundamentally
1. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
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creamy
1. of the color of cream
2. thick like cream
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windy
1. abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
2. not practical or realizable; speculative
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chronology
1. an arrangement of events in time
2. a record of events in the order of their occurrence
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mastery
1. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
2. power to dominate or defeat
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cranberry
1. any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries
2. very tart red berry used for sauce or juice
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bounty
1. payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
2. the property of copious abundance
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whiskey
1. a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
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sorority
1. a social club for female undergraduates
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psychotherapy
1. the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods
2. the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
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faulty
1. having a defect
2. characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
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expiry
1. a coming to an end of a contract period
2. the event of dying or departure from life
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freshly
1. very recently
2. in an impudent or impertinent manner
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foundry
1. factory where metal castings are produced
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toxicology
1. the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons
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remarkably
1. to a remarkable degree or extent
2. in a signal manner
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entirety
1. the state of being total and complete
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portability
1. the quality of being light enough to be carried
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storey
1. a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
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roadway
1. a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
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ontology
1. (computer science) a rigorous and exhaustive organization of some knowledge domain that is usually hierarchical and contains all the relevant entities and their relations
2. the metaphysical study of the nature of being and existence
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anarchy
1. a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
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culturally
1. with regard to a culture
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shady
1. quiet, dark, or concealed
2. not as expected
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evenly
1. in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
2. in a level and regular way
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apology
1. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
2. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
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luckily
1. by good fortune
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monastery
1. the residence of a religious community
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tammy
1. plain-woven (often glazed) fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains
2. a woolen cap of Scottish origin
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systematically
1. in a systematic or consistent manner
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motley
1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
2. a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume)
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classy
1. elegant and fashionable
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entropy
1. (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
2. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work
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sonny
1. a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
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longevity
1. duration of service
2. the property of being long-lived
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botany
1. all the plant life in a particular region or period
2. the branch of biology that studies plants
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materially
1. with respect to material aspects
2. to a significant degree
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dreamy
1. dreamy in mood or nature
2. lacking spirit or liveliness
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lastly
1. the item at the end
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participatory
1. affording the opportunity for individual participation
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budgetary
1. of or relating to a budget
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nifty
1. excellent
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negatively
1. in a harmful manner
2. in a negative way
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philanthropy
1. voluntary promotion of human welfare
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adequacy
1. the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:
2. the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
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cavalry
1. troops trained to fight on horseback
2. a highly mobile army unit
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terribly
1. used as intensifiers
2. in a terrible manner
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conductivity
1. the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
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biopsy
1. examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease
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quarry
1. extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
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buggy
1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
2. infested with bugs
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susceptibility
1. the state of being susceptible; easily affected
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discriminatory
1. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
2. capable of making fine distinctions
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screenplay
1. a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets
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preparatory
1. preceding and preparing for something
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missy
1. a young female
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wonderfully
1. (used as an intensifier) excellently
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insanity
1. relatively permanent disorder of the mind
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finely
1. in tiny pieces
2. in an elegant manner
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evidently
1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
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cruelty
1. a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
2. feelings of extreme heartlessness
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scalability
1. the quality of being scalable
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genuinely
1. in accordance with truth or fact or reality
2. genuinely; with authority
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relativity
1. (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
2. the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else
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epoxy
1. glue with epoxy
2. a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates
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stony
1. abounding in rocks or stones
2. showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings
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customary
1. in accordance with convention or custom
2. commonly used or practiced; usual
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vertically
1. in a vertical direction
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secretly
1. in secrecy; not openly
2. not openly; inwardly
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optionally
1. in an optional manner
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conservatory
1. the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
2. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts
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illegally
1. in an illegal manner
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furry
1. covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
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respectfully
1. in a respectful manner
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merchantability
1. the state of being fit for market; ready to be bought or sold
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mummy
1. informal terms for a mother
2. a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt)
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speciality
1. an asset of special worth or utility
2. a distinguishing trait
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sanity
1. normal or sound powers of mind
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ancillary
1. furnishing added support
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arguably
1. as can be shown by argument
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wacky
1. ludicrous, foolish
2. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
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expectancy
1. an expectation
2. something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
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muddy
1. dirty with mud
2. cause to become muddy
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raspberry
1. woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries
2. red or black edible aggregate berries usually smaller than the related blackberries
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principally
1. for the most part
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alchemy
1. the way two individuals relate to each other
2. a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
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geographically
1. with respect to geography
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fiery
1. characterized by intense emotion
2. like or suggestive of fire
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parody
1. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
2. humorous or satirical mimicry
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ply
1. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
2. apply oneself diligently
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rightly
1. with honesty
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firefly
1. tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
2. nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs
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smoky
1. marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
2. tasting of smoke
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inherently
1. in an inherent manner
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amazingly
1. in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
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tally
1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
2. gain points in a game
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agility
1. the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
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noteworthy
1. worthy of attention
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stray
1. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
2. wander from a direct course or at random
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runaway
1. an easy victory
2. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
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clinically
1. in a clinical manner
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poppy
1. annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
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frenzy
1. state of violent mental agitation
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greedy
1. immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
2. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
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exemplary
1. worthy of imitation
2. being or serving as an illustration of a type
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almighty
1. having unlimited power
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weekday
1. any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday)
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slippery
1. causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
2. not to be trusted
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tidy
1. marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
2. (of hair) neat and tidy
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ecstasy
1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
2. a state of elated bliss
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familiarity
1. personal knowledge or information about someone or something
2. usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known
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ophthalmology
1. the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases
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conversely
1. with the terms of the relation reversed
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witty
1. combining clever conception and facetious expression
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loosely
1. in a relaxed manner; not rigid
2. in a loose manner
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silky
1. having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk
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groovy
1. excellent
2. (British informal) very chic
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grizzly
1. powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
2. showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
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repay
1. pay back
2. make repayment for or return something
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chemically
1. with chemicals
2. with respect to chemistry
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knowingly
1. with full knowledge and deliberation
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uniformly
1. in a uniform manner
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classify
1. arrange or order by classes or categories
2. declare unavailable, as for security reasons
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unusually
1. to a remarkable degree or extent
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medley
1. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
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generosity
1. the trait of being willing to give your money or time
2. acting generously
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ironically
1. contrary to plan or expectation
2. in an ironic manner
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meteorology
1. predicting what the weather will be
2. the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)
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auditory
1. of or relating to the process of hearing
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medically
1. involving medical practice
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secrecy
1. the trait of keeping things secret
2. the condition of being concealed or hidden
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creepy
1. annoying and unpleasant
2. causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin
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filthy
1. disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
2. vile; despicable
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anomaly
1. deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
2. a person who is unusual
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tummy
1. slang for a paunch
2. an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
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quay
1. wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
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indemnity
1. protection against future loss
2. legal exemption from liability for damages
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whisky
1. a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
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silently
1. without speaking
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urology
1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital system
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legitimacy
1. lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law
2. undisputed credibility
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zoology
1. all the animal life in a particular region or period
2. the branch of biology that studies animals
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paddy
1. an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown
2. rice in the husk either gathered or still in the field
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visionary
1. a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
2. a person with unusual powers of foresight
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sassy
1. improperly forward or bold
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wisely
1. in a wise manner
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cryptography
1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
2. act of writing in code or cipher
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externally
1. on or from the outside
2. with respect to the outside
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needy
1. needy people collectively
2. poor enough to need help from others
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weary
1. exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
2. lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
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solitary
1. confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
2. one who lives in solitude
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snowy
1. marked by the presence of snow
2. covered with snow
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trajectory
1. the path followed by an object moving through space
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bureaucracy
1. nonelective government officials
2. a government that is administered primarily by bureaus that are staffed with nonelective officials
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tyranny
1. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
2. dominance through threat of punishment and violence
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fluffy
1. like down or as soft as down
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reliably
1. in a faithful manner
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yummy
1. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
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husky
1. breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
2. muscular and heavily built
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versatility
1. having a wide variety of skills
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depository
1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
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ambiguity
1. an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
2. unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
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intimacy
1. close or warm friendship
2. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
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hallway
1. an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
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whey
1. the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese
2. watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates
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endocrinology
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions
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theoretically
1. in theory; according to the assumed facts
2. in a theoretical manner
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envoy
1. a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
2. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
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doorway
1. the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
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refinery
1. an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance
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notary
1. someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
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looney
1. someone deranged and possibly dangerous
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mentality
1. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
2. mental ability
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generously
1. in a generous manner
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icy
1. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
2. extremely cold
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salinity
1. the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
2. the relative proportion of salt in a solution
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paisley
1. a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes
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orderly
1. a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
2. a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients
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topography
1. the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
2. precise detailed study of the surface features of a region
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aggressively
1. in an aggressive manner
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viscosity
1. resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow)
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concurrently
1. overlapping in duration
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agony
1. intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
2. a state of acute pain
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stupidity
1. a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
2. a stupid mistake
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hydrology
1. the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation
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sway
1. move back and forth or sideways
2. move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
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thankfully
1. in a thankful manner; with thanks
2. let us be thankful that
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bully
1. be bossy towards
2. discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
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unsatisfactory
1. not giving satisfaction
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giveaway
1. a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group
2. an unintentional disclosure
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logically
1. according to logical reasoning
2. in a logical manner
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airway
1. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
2. a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
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fanny
1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
2. external female sex organs
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milky
1. resembling milk in color; not clear
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chunky
1. like or containing small sticky lumps
2. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
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quantify
1. use as a quantifier
2. express as a number or measure or quantity
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universally
1. in every case
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crappy
1. very bad
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indefinitely
1. to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
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wildly
1. to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
2. in an uncontrolled or unrestrained manner
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drastically
1. in a drastic manner
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neatly
1. with neatness
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jeopardy
1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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radiography
1. the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light
2. photography that uses other kinds of radiation than visible light
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annoy
1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
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scientifically
1. with respect to science; in a scientific way
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fiduciary
1. relating to or of the nature of a legal trust (i.e. the holding of something in trust for another)
2. a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary
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loudly
1. with relatively high volume
2. in manner that attracts attention
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strangely
1. in a strange manner
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anonymity
1. the state of being anonymous
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homology
1. the quality of being similar or corresponding in position or value or structure or function
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prodigy
1. an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
2. a sign of something about to happen
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trashy
1. cheap and inferior; of no value
2. tastelessly showy
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strategically
1. with regard to strategy
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radically
1. in a radical manner
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morbidity
1. the relative incidence of a particular disease
2. an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind
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morally
1. with respect to moral principles
2. in a moral manner
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hosiery
1. socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
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ambulatory
1. relating to or adapted for walking
2. able to walk about
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wally
1. a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid
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reactivity
1. responsive to stimulation
2. ready susceptibility to chemical change
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incidentally
1. introducing a different topic
2. of a minor or subordinate nature
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divinity
1. any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
2. the quality of being divine
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bray
1. braying characteristic of donkeys
2. reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
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blueberry
1. any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries
2. sweet edible dark-blue berries of either low-growing or high-growing blueberry plants
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ley
1. a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
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gravy
1. a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
2. the seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added
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quirky
1. (informal) strikingly unconventional
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progressively
1. advancing in amount or intensity
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gynecology
1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
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unexpectedly
1. in a way that was not expected
2. without advance planning
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implicitly
1. without doubting or questioning
2. without ever expressing so clearly
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dizzy
1. having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
2. lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
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eagerly
1. with eagerness; in an eager manner
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hypocrisy
1. an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
2. insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
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sissy
1. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
2. having unsuitable feminine qualities
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palsy
1. loss of the ability to move a body part
2. a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor
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conservancy
1. a commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river
2. the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc.
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orally
1. (of drugs) through the mouth rather than through injection; by mouth
2. by spoken rather than written means
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plurality
1. the state of being plural
2. a large indefinite quantity
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discrepancy
1. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
2. an event that departs from expectations
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potty
1. marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
2. (British informal) trivial
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spooky
1. unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
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estuary
1. the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
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burglary
1. entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
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oddly
1. in a manner differing from the usual or expected
2. in a strange manner
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tomography
1. (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body
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fairway
1. the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
2. the usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters
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ordinarily
1. under normal conditions
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sufficiency
1. sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations
2. an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
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weakly
1. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
2. in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
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parsley
1. annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves
2. aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food
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hostility
1. a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
2. a state of deep-seated ill-will
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invariably
1. without variation or change, in every case
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turnkey
1. someone who guards prisoners
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intermediary
1. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
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parry
1. (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
2. a return punch (especially by a boxer)
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fay
1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
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folly
1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
2. a stupid mistake
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perky
1. characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
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scarcely
1. only a very short time before
2. almost not
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photocopy
1. reproduce by xerography
2. a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work
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gastroenterology
1. the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract and its diseases
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oceanography
1. the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans
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vastly
1. to an exceedingly great extent or degree
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motorway
1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
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freaky
1. strange and somewhat frightening
2. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
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urgently
1. with great urgency
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distinctly
1. clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
2. in a distinct and distinguishable manner
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immunodeficiency
1. immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced
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superiority
1. the quality of being superior
2. the quality of being at a competitive advantage
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cookery
1. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
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migratory
1. habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work
2. used of animals that move seasonally
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elasticity
1. the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
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sloppy
1. lacking neatness or order
2. wet or smeared with a spilled liquid or moist material
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contradictory
1. two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time
2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
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anonymously
1. without giving a name
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plainly
1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
2. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
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humility
1. a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
2. a humble feeling
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cytology
1. the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
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circuitry
1. electronic equipment consisting of a system of circuits
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wary
1. marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
2. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
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polarity
1. a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies
2. having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
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improperly
1. in an improper way
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selectively
1. by selection; in a selective manner
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oily
1. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
2. unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
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involuntary
1. not subject to the control of the will
2. controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control
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infinitely
1. without bounds
2. continuing forever without end
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chiefly
1. for the most part
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pituitary
1. of or relating to the pituitary gland
2. the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
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autopsy
1. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
2. perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem
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faithfully
1. in a faithful manner
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originality
1. the ability to think and act independently
2. the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else)
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homeopathy
1. a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
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insolvency
1. the lack of financial resources
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earthly
1. of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
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pantry
1. a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
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osprey
1. large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
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deity
1. any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
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swiftly
1. in a swift manner
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brightly
1. with brightness
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manly
1. characteristic of a man
2. possessing qualities befitting a man
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potency
1. the power or right to give orders or make decisions
2. capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
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celery
1. widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
2. stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning
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pedagogy
1. the principles and methods of instruction
2. the profession of a teacher
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numeracy
1. skill with numbers and mathematics
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bouncy
1. elastic; rebounds readily
2. marked by lively action
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emery
1. a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
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savoy
1. head of soft crinkly leaves
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insecurity
1. the state of being subject to danger or injury
2. the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure
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trustworthy
1. worthy of trust or belief
2. taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations
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uniformity
1. a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
2. the quality of lacking diversity or variation (even to the point of boredom)
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comfy
1. providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)
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horizontally
1. in a horizontal direction
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narrowly
1. in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
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calligraphy
1. beautiful handwriting
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corollary
1. a practical consequence that follows naturally
2. (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition
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airy
1. open to or abounding in fresh air
2. not practical or realizable; speculative
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thrifty
1. mindful of the future in spending money
2. careful and diligent in the use of resources
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sly
1. marked by skill in deception
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unitary
1. relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity
2. of or pertaining to or involving the use of units
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admittedly
1. as acknowledged
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liturgy
1. a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
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nativity
1. the event of being born
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surety
1. something clearly established
2. property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
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carpentry
1. the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood
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fey
1. slightly insane
2. suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness
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markedly
1. in a clearly noticeable manner
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enzymology
1. the branch of biochemistry dealing with the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes
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jealousy
1. a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
2. zealous vigilance
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cosmology
1. the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe
2. the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
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minimally
1. to a minimal degree
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rivalry
1. the act of competing as for profit or a prize
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spectrometry
1. the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
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permeability
1. the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid (as by osmosis or diffusion)
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profoundly
1. to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
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lacy
1. made of or resembling lace
2. having open interstices or resembling a web
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comparatively
1. in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
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tourney
1. a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
2. engage in a tourney
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duality
1. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
2. (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory
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amenity
1. pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
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salty
1. containing or filled with salt
2. engagingly stimulating or provocative
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sporty
1. exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
2. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
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radiotherapy
1. (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance
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hereditary
1. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
2. inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
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photometry
1. measurement of the properties of light (especially luminous intensity)
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goofy
1. ludicrous, foolish
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stormy
1. characterized by violent emotions or behavior
2. (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
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obligatory
1. morally or legally constraining or binding
2. required by obligation or compulsion or convention
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unhealthy
1. not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
2. detrimental to health
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felicity
1. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
2. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
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itchy
1. nervous and unable to relax
2. causing an irritating cutaneous sensation; being affect with an itch
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bulky
1. of large size for its weight
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hearty
1. showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
2. providing abundant nourishment
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infancy
1. the early stage of growth or development
2. the earliest state of immaturity
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chilly
1. very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
2. not characterized by emotion
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monarchy
1. an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
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exploratory
1. serving in or intended for exploration or discovery
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raceway
1. a canal for a current of water
2. a course over which races are run
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supremacy
1. power to dominate or defeat
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capillary
1. of or relating to hair
2. a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
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mulberry
1. any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry
2. sweet usually dark purple blackberry-like fruit of any of several mulberry trees of the genus Morus
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empathy
1. understanding and entering into another's feelings
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vigorously
1. with vigor; in a vigorous manner
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spiritually
1. in a spiritual manner
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tenancy
1. an act of being a tenant or occupant
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heterogeneity
1. the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind
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intensely
1. to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
2. to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
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rosary
1. a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
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pulley
1. a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
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confectionery
1. candy and other sweets considered collectively
2. a confectioner's shop
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consciously
1. with awareness
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catchy
1. having concealed difficulty
2. likely to attract attention
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hugely
1. vastly
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indemnify
1. secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for
2. make amends for; pay compensation for
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satisfactorily
1. in a satisfactory manner
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convoy
1. escort in transit
2. a procession of land vehicles traveling together
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inhibitory
1. restrictive of action
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breezy
1. fresh and animated
2. abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
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paternity
1. the state of being a father
2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the father
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criminology
1. the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement
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delinquency
1. nonpayment of a debt when due
2. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
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mildly
1. to a moderate degree
2. in a gentle manner
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hatchery
1. a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs)
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cheesy
1. of very poor quality; flimsy
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worldly
1. very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world
2. characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
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pleasantly
1. in a good-humoured manner
2. in an enjoyable manner
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portray
1. portray in words
2. make a portrait of
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graphically
1. in a diagrammatic manner
2. with respect to graphic aspects
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hematology
1. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
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expressway
1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
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adversary
1. someone who offers opposition
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gentry
1. the most powerful members of a society
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insurgency
1. an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict
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dandy
1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
2. a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost
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miscellany
1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
2. an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.
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lousy
1. very bad
2. infested with lice
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caddy
1. act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player
2. a can for storing tea
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legality
1. lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute
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arbitrarily
1. in a random manner
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fruity
1. tasting or smelling richly of or as of fruit
2. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
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guaranty
1. a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults
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admiralty
1. the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
2. the office of admiral
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antiquity
1. the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
2. extreme oldness
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hubby
1. a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
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immensely
1. to an exceedingly great extent or degree
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disparity
1. inequality or difference in some respect
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painfully
1. unpleasantly
2. in or as if in pain
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thirsty
1. feeling a need or desire to drink
2. needing moisture
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shabby
1. showing signs of wear and tear
2. mean and unworthy and despicable
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inadvertently
1. without knowledge or intention
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epiphany
1. a divine manifestation
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melancholy
1. a feeling of thoughtful sadness
2. a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
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hoy
1. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
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putty
1. apply putty in order to fix or fill
2. a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass
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patsy
1. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
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seasonally
1. depending on the season
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electrically
1. by electricity
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histology
1. the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues
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overwhelmingly
1. incapable of being resisted
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waterway
1. a navigable body of water
2. a conduit through which water flows
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hackney
1. a carriage for hire
2. a compact breed of harness horse
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piggy
1. a young pig
2. resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy
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midday
1. the middle of the day
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prominently
1. in a prominent way
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virology
1. the branch of medical science that studies viruses and viral diseases
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abruptly
1. quickly and without warning
2. happening unexpectedly
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interplay
1. reciprocal action and reaction
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doggy
1. informal terms for dogs
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ridley
1. a marine turtle
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trey
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
2. one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips
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willingly
1. in a willing manner
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tranquility
1. a disposition free from stress or emotion
2. an untroubled state; free from disturbances
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crafty
1. marked by skill in deception
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inconsistency
1. the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
2. the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts
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galley
1. a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
2. (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars
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suitably
1. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
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enormously
1. vastly
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opacity
1. the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation
2. incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning
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centenary
1. of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years
2. the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
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cosy
1. enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
2. a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
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lofty
1. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
2. of imposing height; especially standing out above others
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richly
1. to an ample degree or in an ample manner
2. in a rich manner
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vaguely
1. in a vague way
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spontaneously
1. in a spontaneous manner
2. without advance preparation
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seniority
1. higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
2. the property of being long-lived
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midwifery
1. the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
2. assisting women at childbirth
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puberty
1. the time of life when sex glands become functional
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telemetry
1. automatic transmission and measurement of data from remote sources by wire or radio or other means
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ovary
1. the organ that bears the ovules of a flower
2. (vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone
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creatively
1. in a creative manner
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tremendously
1. vastly
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cay
1. a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
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gritty
1. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
2. willing to face danger
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sensibility
1. mental responsiveness and awareness
2. refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions
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exceedingly
1. to an extreme degree
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savory
1. any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
2. dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
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entomology
1. the branch of zoology that studies insects
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violently
1. in a violent manner
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peacefully
1. in a peaceful manner
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sentry
1. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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luminosity
1. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
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wrongly
1. without justice or fairness
2. in an incorrect manner
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falsely
1. in an insincerely false manner
2. in an incorrect manner
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functionally
1. with respect to function
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readability
1. the quality of written language that makes it easy to read and understand
2. a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read
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brilliantly
1. with brightness
2. in an extremely intelligent way
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lefty
1. a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
2. a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand
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buoy
1. float on the surface of water
2. keep afloat
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candidacy
1. the campaign of a candidate to be elected
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adultery
1. extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations
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lullaby
1. a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
2. the act of singing a quiet song to lull a child to sleep
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massively
1. to a massive degree or in a massive manner
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stately
1. impressive in size, manner, or appearance
2. of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
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individuality
1. the quality of being individual
2. the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
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asymmetry
1. (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
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inlay
1. decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
2. (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
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corduroy
1. build (a road) from logs laid side by side
2. a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
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objectivity
1. judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices
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superfamily
1. (biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family
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calvary
1. any experience that causes intense suffering
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mechanically
1. in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
2. in a machinelike manner; without feeling
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profanity
1. vulgar or irreverent speech or action
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experimentally
1. in an experimental fashion
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modernity
1. the quality of being current or of the present
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neutrality
1. nonparticipation in a dispute or war
2. tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement
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brutality
1. the trait of extreme cruelty
2. a brutal barbarous savage act
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immortality
1. the quality or state of being immortal
2. perpetual life after death
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excessively
1. to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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extraordinarily
1. to a surprising degree
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favorably
1. showing approval
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starry
1. abounding with or resembling stars
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outlay
1. the act of spending or disbursing money
2. money paid out; an amount spent
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alternately
1. in an alternating sequence or position
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technologically
1. by means of technology
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gracefully
1. in a graceful manner
2. in a gracious or graceful manner
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solubility
1. the quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution)
2. the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve
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patiently
1. with patience; in a patient manner
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artificially
1. not according to nature; not by natural means
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elegantly
1. with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
2. in a gracefully elegant manner
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relevancy
1. the relation of something to the matter at hand
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realistically
1. in a realistic manner
2. in a manner that closely resembles the original object
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foxy
1. marked by skill in deception
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boldly
1. with boldness, in a bold manner
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typography
1. the craft of composing type and printing from it
2. art and technique of printing with movable type
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retry
1. hear or try a court case anew
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beltway
1. a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center
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warmly
1. in a hearty manner
2. in a warm manner
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unnecessarily
1. in an unnecessary manner
2. without any necessity
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hydroxy
1. being or containing a hydroxyl group
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uneasy
1. lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
2. lacking or not affording physical or mental rest
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fray
1. a noisy fight
2. wear away by rubbing
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numerically
1. in number; with regard to numbers
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responsibly
1. in a responsible manner
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refractory
1. not responding to treatment
2. temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to a process or stimulus
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frosty
1. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
2. covered with frost
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hefty
1. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
2. of considerable weight and size
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captivity
1. the state of being imprisoned
2. the state of being a slave
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bravery
1. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
2. feeling no fear
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sincerity
1. an earnest and sincere feeling
2. the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical
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regionally
1. in a regional manner
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scarcity
1. a small and inadequate amount
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fluency
1. powerful and effective language
2. skillfulness in speaking or writing
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intellectually
1. of or relating to the intellect
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competitively
1. in competition
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neurosurgery
1. any surgery that involves the nervous system (brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerves)
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stairway
1. a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
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physiotherapy
1. therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
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multiplicity
1. the property of being multiple
2. a large number
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objectively
1. with objectivity
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cautiously
1. as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
2. in a conservative manner
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cheeky
1. offensively bold
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linearly
1. in a linear manner
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discontinuity
1. lack of connection or continuity
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choreography
1. a show involving artistic dancing
2. the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes
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mammography
1. a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays
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bally
1. informal intensifiers
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exponentially
1. in an exponential manner
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raunchy
1. earthy and sexually explicit
2. suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
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biologically
1. with respect to biology
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politely
1. in a polite manner
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nobility
1. a privileged class holding hereditary titles
2. the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
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confidently
1. with confidence; in a confident manner
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dangerously
1. in a dangerous manner
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verbally
1. as a verb
2. by means of language
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dearly
1. in a sincere and heartfelt manner
2. at a great cost
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optometry
1. the practice of an optometrist
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predatory
1. characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
2. living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
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rationality
1. the state of having good sense and sound judgment
2. the quality of being consistent with or based on logic
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reluctantly
1. with reluctance
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decidedly
1. without question and beyond doubt
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apathy
1. an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
2. the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
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greasy
1. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
2. smeared or soiled with grease or oil
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cinematography
1. the act of making a film
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ingenuity
1. the power of creative imagination
2. the property of being ingenious
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rheumatology
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints
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selectivity
1. the property of being selective
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periphery
1. the outside boundary or surface of something
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calmly
1. with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
2. in a sedate manner
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horribly
1. of a dreadful kind
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gloomy
1. depressingly dark
2. filled with melancholy and despondency
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breakaway
1. the act of breaking away or withdrawing from
2. having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
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dinghy
1. a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
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concurrency
1. agreement of results or opinions
2. acting together, as agents or circumstances or events
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sorcery
1. the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
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inactivity
1. the state of being inactive
2. a disposition to remain inactive or inert
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grassy
1. abounding in grass
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clumsy
1. lacking grace in movement or posture
2. not elegant or graceful in expression
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jazzy
1. resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm)
2. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
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hysterectomy
1. surgical removal of the uterus
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rarity
1. noteworthy scarcity
2. a rarified quality
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westerly
1. of wind; from the west
2. moving toward the west
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modality
1. a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility
2. verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker
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regularity
1. a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
2. the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate
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lawfully
1. in a manner acceptable to common custom
2. by law; conforming to the law
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snoopy
1. offensively curious or inquisitive
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probationary
1. under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
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singularity
1. the quality of being one of a kind
2. strangeness by virtue of being remarkable or unusual
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signify
1. denote or connote
2. convey or express a meaning
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progeny
1. the immediate descendants of a person
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gratefully
1. with appreciation; in a grateful manner
2. in a thankful manner; with thanks
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tributary
1. a branch that flows into the main stream
2. (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
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rosy
1. reflecting optimism
2. having the pinkish flush of health
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fatality
1. a death resulting from an accident or a disaster
2. the quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters
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prepay
1. pay for something before receiving it
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serendipity
1. good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
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sequentially
1. in a sequential manner
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subfamily
1. (biology) a taxonomic category below a family
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reciprocity
1. a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
2. mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges
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academically
1. in regard to academic matters
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chronologically
1. with respect to chronology
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sneaky
1. marked by deception
2. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
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spatially
1. with regard to space
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marginally
1. in a marginal manner
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chastity
1. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
2. morality with respect to sexual relations
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diligently
1. with diligence; in a diligent manner
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cartography
1. the making of maps and charts
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shaggy
1. used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
2. having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags
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shay
1. a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse
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tentatively
1. in a tentative manner
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casually
1. not methodically or according to plan
2. in an unconcerned manner
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demography
1. the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations
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peavey
1. a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs
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effortlessly
1. without effort or apparent effort
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informally
1. without formality
2. with the use of colloquial expressions
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coy
1. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
2. showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
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hideaway
1. a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
2. an area where you can be alone
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dystrophy
1. any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
2. any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
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gully
1. deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
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defy
1. resist or confront with resistance
2. elude, especially in a baffling way
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lovingly
1. with fondness; with love
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bribery
1. the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
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magnify
1. increase in size, volume or significance
2. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
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precautionary
1. taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure
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artistry
1. a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
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smelly
1. offensively malodorous
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orthodoxy
1. the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
2. a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
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weaponry
1. weapons considered collectively
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propensity
1. an inclination to do something
2. a natural inclination
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walkway
1. a path set aside for walking
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enthusiastically
1. with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
2. in a lavish or enthusiastic manner
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cuddly
1. inviting cuddling or hugging
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pricey
1. having a high price
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grossly
1. in a gross manner
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cranky
1. (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
2. easily irritated or annoyed
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mistakenly
1. in a mistaken or erroneous manner
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intimately
1. in a close manner
2. with great or especially intimate knowledge
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greenway
1. a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city
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extremity
1. an external body part that projects from the body
2. an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)
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hypnotherapy
1. the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy
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neuropathy
1. any pathology of the peripheral nerves
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hastily
1. in a hurried or hasty manner
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grumpy
1. annoyed and irritable
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powerfully
1. in a powerful manner
2. in a manner having a powerful influence
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thirdly
1. in the third place
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unfairly
1. in an unfair manner
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dishonesty
1. the quality of being dishonest
2. lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
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structurally
1. with respect to structure
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moray
1. family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked
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hickey
1. a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
2. a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover
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audiology
1. the measurement of hearing
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perjury
1. criminal offense of making false statements under oath
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generality
1. an idea or conclusion having general application
2. the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability
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crispy
1. tender and brittle
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priory
1. religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
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unbelievably
1. not easy to believe
2. in an unbelievable manner
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adversity
1. a state of misfortune or affliction
2. a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event
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heresy
1. any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
2. a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
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armory
1. a collection of resources
2. all the weapons and equipment that a country has
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anesthesiology
1. the branch of medical science that studies and applies anesthetics
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curiously
1. in a manner differing from the usual or expected
2. with curiosity
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shaky
1. inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
2. vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
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brutally
1. in a vicious manner
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phony
1. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
2. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
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jetty
1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
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causeway
1. provide with a causeway
2. pave a road with cobblestones or pebbles
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jerky
1. meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
2. lacking a steady rhythm
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acidity
1. the property of being acidic
2. the taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth
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metallurgy
1. the science and technology of metals
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hooray
1. a victory cheer
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mercenary
1. a person hired to fight for another country than their own
2. marked by materialism
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metrology
1. the scientific study of measurement
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intuitively
1. in an intuitive manner
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decency
1. the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
2. the quality of being polite and respectable
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fiercely
1. in a physically fierce manner
2. in an emotionally fierce manner
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sedimentary
1. resembling or containing or formed by the accumulation of sediment
2. produced by the action of water
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intelligently
1. in an intelligent manner
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densely
1. stupidly or insensitively
2. in a concentrated manner
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teeny
1. (used informally) little or tiny
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rockabilly
1. a fusion of black music and country music that was popular in the 1950s; sometimes described as blues with a country beat
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reflexology
1. the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms
2. massage to relieve tension by finger pressure; based on the belief that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head that are connected to every part of the body
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privy
1. hidden from general view or use
2. (followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known
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nephrology
1. the branch of medicine concerned with the kidney - its development and anatomy and physiology and disorders
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superbly
1. (used as an intensifier) excellently
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domestically
1. with respect to the internal affairs of a government
2. with respect to home or family
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rigidity
1. the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
2. the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
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dormitory
1. a college or university building containing living quarters for students
2. a large sleeping room containing several beds
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mammary
1. of or relating to the milk-giving gland of the female
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blindly
1. without seeing or looking
2. without preparation or reflection; without a rational basis
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repertory
1. a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
2. the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation
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goody
1. something considered choice to eat
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archeology
1. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
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hyperactivity
1. a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement
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dickey
1. (British informal) faulty
2. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
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husbandry
1. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
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visibly
1. in a visible manner
2. so as to be visible
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acuity
1. sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)
2. a quick and penetrating intelligence
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uncanny
1. suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
2. surpassing the ordinary or normal
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fallacy
1. a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
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radioactivity
1. the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay
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howdy
1. an expression of greeting
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godly
1. showing great reverence for god
2. emanating from God
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musically
1. in a musical manner
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intensify
1. increase in extent or intensity
2. make more intense, stronger, or more marked
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mainstay
1. a prominent supporter
2. a central cohesive source of support and stability
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covey
1. a small collection of people
2. a small flock of grouse or partridge
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rectify
1. determine the length of
2. reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
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incapacity
1. lack of intellectual power
2. lack of physical or natural qualifications
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insufficiency
1. a lack of competence
2. (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally
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neurobiology
1. the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy and physiology and pathology of the nervous system
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circulatory
1. of or relating to circulation
2. relating to circulatory system or to circulation of the blood
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empirically
1. in an empirical manner
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picky
1. exacting especially about details
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endoscopy
1. visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope
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forgery
1. a copy that is represented as the original
2. criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud
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mortuary
1. of or relating to or characteristic of death
2. of or relating to a funeral
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ashtray
1. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
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diversify
1. make (more) diverse
2. spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
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quaternary
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
2. consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four
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foggy
1. stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
2. indistinct or hazy in outline
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leafy
1. having or covered with leaves
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passionately
1. with passion
2. in a stormy or violent manner
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signatory
1. someone who signs and is bound by a document
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excellency
1. an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
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slay
1. kill intentionally and with premeditation
2. to succeed greatly
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lusty
1. vigorously passionate
2. endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health
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endlessly
1. continuing forever without end
2. with unflagging resolve
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hasty
1. excessively quick
2. done with very great haste and without due deliberation
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dexterity
1. adroitness in using the hands
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predictability
1. the quality of being predictable
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prematurely
1. (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
2. too soon; in a premature manner
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awfully
1. used as intensifiers
2. of a dreadful kind
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turbidity
1. muddiness created by stirring up sediment or having foreign particles suspended
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leisurely
1. not hurried or forced
2. in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
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bumpy
1. causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
2. covered with or full of bumps
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acceptability
1. satisfactoriness by virtue of conforming to approved standards
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constitutionally
1. according to the constitution
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unlucky
1. having or bringing misfortune
2. marked by or promising bad fortune
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alimony
1. court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated
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epistemology
1. the philosophical theory of knowledge
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olfactory
1. of or relating to olfaction
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thinly
1. without force or sincere effort
2. without viscosity
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nutty
1. having the flavor of nuts
2. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
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vividly
1. in a vivid manner
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chancery
1. a court with jurisdiction in equity
2. an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records; a court of public records
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lindy
1. an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh)
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mathematically
1. with respect to mathematics
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verity
1. conformity to reality or actuality
2. an enduring or necessary ethical or religious or aesthetic truth
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zloty
1. the basic unit of money in Poland
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slurry
1. a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water
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unduly
1. to an undue degree
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sleazy
1. of cloth; thin and loosely woven
2. of very poor quality; flimsy
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pinky
1. the finger farthest from the thumb
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tastefully
1. with taste; in a tasteful manner
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ratify
1. approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
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drapery
1. hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
2. cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds
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kinesiology
1. the branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement
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dismay
1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
2. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
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impunity
1. exemption from punishment or loss
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defamatory
1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
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momentary
1. lasting for a markedly brief time
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psychologically
1. with regard to psychology
2. in terms of psychology
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sundry
1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
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bioassay
1. appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard
2. subject to a bio-assay
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flashy
1. tastelessly showy
2. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
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lavatory
1. a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
2. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
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disproportionately
1. in a manner which is out of proportion
2. to a disproportionate degree
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noticeably
1. in a noticeable manner
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mysteriously
1. in a cryptic manner
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fishy
1. of or relating to or resembling fish
2. not as expected
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filmy
1. so thin as to transmit light
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magically
1. in a magical manner
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modesty
1. freedom from vanity or conceit
2. formality and propriety of manner
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chronically
1. in a habitual and longstanding manner
2. in a slowly developing and long lasting manner
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gerontology
1. the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
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linearity
1. the property of having one dimension
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porosity
1. the property of being porous; being able to absorb fluids
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blasphemy
1. blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
2. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
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bigotry
1. the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
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leaky
1. permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
2. used informally; unable to retain urine
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atrophy
1. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
2. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
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totality
1. the state of being total and complete
2. the quality of being complete and indiscriminate
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formulary
1. of or relating to or of the nature of a formula
2. (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation
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graciously
1. in a gracious or graceful manner
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verily
1. in truth; certainly
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forcibly
1. in a forcible manner
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ridiculously
1. so as to arouse or deserve laughter
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causality
1. the relation between causes and effects
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doubly
1. to double the degree
2. in a twofold manner
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calamity
1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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ecologically
1. with respect to ecology
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ostensibly
1. from appearances alone
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criticality
1. a state of critical urgency
2. a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining
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purposely
1. with intention; in an intentional manner
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unholy
1. not hallowed or consecrated
2. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
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unconditionally
1. not subject to a condition
2. in an unqualified manner
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livery
1. uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
2. the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another
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incompatibility
1. the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
2. (immunology) the degree to which the body's immune system will try to reject foreign material (as transfused blood or transplanted tissue)
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justly
1. with honesty
2. in accordance with moral or social standards
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buoyancy
1. cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
2. the property of something weightless and insubstantial
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etymology
1. a history of a word
2. the study of the sources and development of words
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cheaply
1. in a stingy manner
2. in a cheap manner
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subtly
1. in a subtle manner
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unify
1. become one
2. to bring or combine together or with something else
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wavy
1. (of hair) having waves
2. uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
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angiography
1. roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram
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plasticity
1. the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking
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hypersensitivity
1. pathological sensitivity
2. extreme sensitivity
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watery
1. filled with water
2. wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
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cheerfully
1. in a cheerful manner
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paleontology
1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains
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geochemistry
1. the chemistry of the earth's crust
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reflectivity
1. the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface
2. the ability to reflect beams or rays
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evidentiary
1. pertaining to or constituting evidence
2. serving as or based on evidence
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racially
1. with respect to race
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stinky
1. having an unpleasant smell
2. very bad
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expertly
1. in an expert manner
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pesky
1. causing irritation or annoyance
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intrinsically
1. with respect to its inherent nature
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otolaryngology
1. the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat
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ghostly
1. resembling or characteristic of a phantom
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mutiny
1. open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
2. engage in a mutiny against an authority
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bitterly
1. with bitterness; in a resentful manner
2. indicating something hard to accept
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cleverly
1. in a clever manner
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numerology
1. the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs
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thoughtfully
1. in a thoughtful manner
2. showing consideration and thoughtfulness
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motility
1. ability to move spontaneously and independently
2. a change of position that does not entail a change of location
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eternally
1. for a limitless time
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conceptually
1. in a conceptual manner
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flurry
1. move in an agitated or confused manner
2. cause to feel embarrassment
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hippy
1. someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
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unreasonably
1. not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
2. to a degree that exceeds the bounds of reason or moderation
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understandably
1. in an intelligible manner
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promissory
1. relating to or having the character of a promise
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nappy
1. (of hair) in small tight curls
2. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
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squarely
1. directly and without evasion; not roundabout
2. in a straight direct way
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webby
1. having open interstices or resembling a web
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virginity
1. the condition or quality of being a virgin
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adaptability
1. the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
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anxiously
1. with anxiety or apprehension
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developmentally
1. with respect to development
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steamy
1. filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
2. hot or warm and humid
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tawny
1. of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
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hegemony
1. the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others
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edgy
1. being in a tense state
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aptly
1. with competence; in a competent capable manner
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piety
1. righteousness by virtue of being pious
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embody
1. represent in bodily form
2. represent, as of a character on stage
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astray
1. away from the right path or direction
2. far from the intended target
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infirmary
1. a health facility where patients receive treatment
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sanctity
1. the quality of being holy
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notoriously
1. to a notorious degree
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lemony
1. tasting sour like a lemon
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comprehensively
1. in an all-inclusive manner
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audacity
1. fearless daring
2. aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery
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hazy
1. filled or abounding with fog or mist
2. indistinct or hazy in outline
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infrequently
1. not many times
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resistivity
1. a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
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impossibility
1. incapability of existing or occurring
2. an alternative that is not available
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patchy
1. irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc.
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biosafety
1. safety from exposure to infectious agents
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actuary
1. someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
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cosmetology
1. the practice of beautifying the face and hair and skin
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purgatory
1. a temporary condition of torment or suffering
2. (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
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easterly
1. lying in or toward the east
2. from the east; used especially of winds
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momentarily
1. for an instant or moment
2. at any moment
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tragically
1. in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences
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anisotropy
1. the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions
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meticulously
1. in a meticulous manner
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leprosy
1. chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae
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purify
1. remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
2. make pure or free from sin or guilt
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propriety
1. correct or appropriate behavior
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hearsay
1. gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
2. heard through another rather than directly
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roomy
1. an associate who shares a room with you
2. (of buildings and rooms) having ample space
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angioplasty
1. an operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery
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obscurity
1. the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
2. an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known
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comparability
1. qualities that are comparable
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blurry
1. indistinct or hazy in outline
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amplify
1. increase in size, volume or significance
2. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
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qualitatively
1. in a qualitative manner
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dodgy
1. of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk
2. marked by skill in deception
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angrily
1. with anger
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hopelessly
1. in a hopeless manner
2. in a dispirited manner without hope
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optically
1. in an optical manner
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coney
1. black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins
2. any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
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ultrasonography
1. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs
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crockery
1. tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively
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fondly
1. with fondness; with love
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paramilitary
1. of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like or to assist a military unit
2. a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops)
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famously
1. in a manner or to an extent that is well known
2. wonderfully
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lithography
1. a method of planographic printing from a metal or stone surface
2. the act of making a lithographic print
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optimally
1. in an optimal and most desirable way
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embryology
1. the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms
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rudimentary
1. being or involving basic facts or principles
2. being in the earliest stages of development
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crystallography
1. the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals
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rightfully
1. by right
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cleanly
1. habitually clean
2. smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
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rigorously
1. in a rigorous manner
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erroneously
1. in a mistaken or erroneous manner
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betray
1. reveal unintentionally
2. deliver to an enemy by treachery
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unilaterally
1. in a unilateral manner; by means of one part or party
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conditionally
1. subject to a condition
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untimely
1. badly timed
2. uncommonly early or before the expected time
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legitimately
1. in a manner acceptable to common custom
2. in a lawfully recognized manner
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confederacy
1. a union of political organizations
2. a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose
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granularity
1. the quality of being composed of relatively large particles
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infidelity
1. the quality of being unfaithful
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stingray
1. large venomous ray with large barbed spines near the base of a thin whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds
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dreary
1. lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
2. causing dejection
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volley
1. be dispersed in a volley
2. hit before it touches the ground
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larceny
1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
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phenomenology
1. a philosophical doctrine proposed by Edmund Husserl based on the study of human experience in which considerations of objective reality are not taken into account
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lorry
1. a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
2. a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides
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cooperatively
1. in close cooperation
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contributory
1. tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
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madly
1. in an ungovernable manner
2. in an insane manner
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absurdity
1. a message whose content is at variance with reason
2. a ludicrous folly
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abnormality
1. an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
2. retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence
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cautionary
1. warding off
2. serving to warn
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lowly
1. low or inferior in station or quality
2. inferior in rank or status
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sorely
1. to a great extent
2. in or as if in pain
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solemnly
1. in a grave and sedate manner
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liberally
1. freely in a nonliteral manner
2. in a generous manner
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terminally
1. at the end
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biweekly
1. a periodical that is published twice a week or every two weeks (either 104 or 26 issues per year)
2. occurring every two weeks
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amity
1. a cordial disposition
2. a state of friendship and cordiality
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skimpy
1. containing little excess
2. (of clothing) revealing the body
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willfully
1. in a willful manner
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podiatry
1. the branch of medicine concerned with the feet
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honky
1. (slang) offensive names for a White man
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nervously
1. in an anxiously nervous manner
2. with nervous excitement
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solidly
1. as an undiversified whole
2. with strength and soundness
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cardinality
1. (mathematics) the number of elements in a set or group (considered as a property of that grouping)
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frantically
1. in an ungovernable manner
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murky
1. (of liquids) clouded as with sediment
2. dark or gloomy
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truthfully
1. with truth
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inflationary
1. associated with or tending to cause increases in inflation
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quantitatively
1. in a quantitative manner
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abundantly
1. in an abundant manner
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earthy
1. of or consisting of or resembling earth
2. conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
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climatology
1. meteorology of climates and their phenomena
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strikingly
1. in a striking manner
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salivary
1. of or relating to saliva
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agronomy
1. the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production
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snappy
1. apt to speak irritably
2. smart and fashionable
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ploy
1. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
2. a maneuver in a game or conversation
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inefficiency
1. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
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expeditionary
1. (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad
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biliary
1. relating to or containing bile
2. relating to the bile ducts or the gallbladder
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greenery
1. green foliage
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tranquillity
1. an untroubled state; free from disturbances
2. a state of peace and quiet
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dichotomy
1. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
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phylogeny
1. (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
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steely
1. resembling steel as in hardness
2. resembling steel in hardness
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tacky
1. (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch
2. tastelessly showy
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shadowy
1. filled with shade
2. lacking clarity or distinctness
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reproducibility
1. the quality of being reproducible
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impurity
1. worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
2. the condition of being impure
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reactionary
1. an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism
2. opposed to political or social liberalism or reform
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masculinity
1. the properties characteristic of the male sex
2. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men
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earnestly
1. in a serious manner
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acutely
1. in a keen or penetrating way
2. having a rapid onset
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fleshy
1. of or relating to or resembling flesh
2. usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
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desirability
1. the quality of being worthy of desiring
2. attractiveness to the opposite sex
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persistently
1. in a persistent manner
2. with persistence
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decoy
1. lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
2. a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
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outcry
1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
2. shout louder than
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workday
1. a day on which work is done
2. the amount of time that a worker must work for an agreed daily wage
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illiteracy
1. ignorance resulting from not reading
2. an inability to read
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cowardly
1. lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
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humbly
1. in a humble manner
2. in a miserly manner
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gastronomy
1. a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
2. the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food
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huckleberry
1. any of various dark-fruited as distinguished from blue-fruited blueberries
2. any of several shrubs of the genus Gaylussacia bearing small berries resembling blueberries
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unworthy
1. lacking in value or merit
2. not deserving
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joinery
1. fine woodwork done by a joiner
2. the craft of a joiner
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correspondingly
1. in a corresponding manner
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hilly
1. having hills and crags
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trusty
1. a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
2. worthy of trust or belief
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fatally
1. with fatal consequences or implications
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rowdy
1. a cruel and brutal fellow
2. disturbing the public peace; loud and rough
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bravely
1. in a courageous manner
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ethically
1. in an ethical manner; from an ethical point of view; according to ethics
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practicality
1. concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities
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immunohistochemistry
1. an assay that shows specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes (such as horseradish peroxidase)
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trigonometry
1. the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
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polity
1. the form of government of a social organization
2. a politically organized unit
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obscenity
1. the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
2. an offensive or indecent word or phrase
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darkly
1. without light
2. in a dark glowering menacing manner
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heraldry
1. the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies
2. emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms
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tabby
1. a cat with a grey or tawny coat mottled with black
2. female cat
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disorderly
1. undisciplined and unruly
2. in utter disorder
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mineralogy
1. the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them
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blatantly
1. in a blatant manner
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posterity
1. all of the offspring of a given progenitor
2. all future generations
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keenly
1. in a keen or penetrating way
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abnormally
1. in an abnormal manner
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religiously
1. by religion
2. with extreme conscientiousness
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southerly
1. situated in or oriented toward the south
2. from the south; used especially of wind
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foray
1. a sudden short attack
2. an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
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filly
1. a young female horse under the age of four
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silvery
1. resembling or reminiscent of silver
2. having the white lustrous sheen of silver
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bubbly
1. a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
2. emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
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telly
1. an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen
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delightfully
1. in a delightful manner
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unruly
1. noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
2. unwilling to submit to authority
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gurney
1. a metal stretcher with wheels
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organically
1. as an important constituent
2. involving carbon compounds
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transparently
1. so as to be easily understood or seen through
2. so as to allow the passage of light
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delicately
1. in a delicate manner
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irritability
1. an irritable petulant feeling
2. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part
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heartily
1. with gusto and without reservation
2. in a hearty manner
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unsuccessfully
1. without success
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hillbilly
1. a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
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classically
1. in the manner of Greek and Roman culture
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cabinetry
1. the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality)
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instinctively
1. as a matter of instinct
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gory
1. covered with blood
2. accompanied by bloodshed
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headway
1. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
2. forward movement
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subjectivity
1. judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts
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bony
1. composed of or containing bone
2. having bones especially many or prominent bones
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universality
1. the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
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exquisitely
1. in a delicate manner
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unfriendly
1. not friendly
2. very unfavorable to life or growth
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actuality
1. the state of actually existing objectively
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homogeneity
1. the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature
2. the quality of being of uniform throughout in composition or structure
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sultry
1. sexually exciting or gratifying
2. characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
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pecuniary
1. relating to or involving money
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prehistory
1. the time during the development of human culture before the appearance of the written word
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doomsday
1. (New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives
2. an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
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speedily
1. with speed
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giddy
1. having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
2. lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
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phonology
1. the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes
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unlawfully
1. not conforming to the law
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polygamy
1. the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time
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gravely
1. in a grave and sober manner
2. to a severe or serious degree
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rationally
1. in a rational manner
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administratively
1. by or for an administrator
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mockery
1. showing your contempt by derision
2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
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northerly
1. oriented toward the north
2. coming from the north; used especially of wind
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secretory
1. of or relating to or producing a secretion
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modestly
1. with modesty; in a modest manner
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periodicity
1. the quality of recurring at regular intervals
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bursary
1. the treasury of a public institution or religious order
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dependability
1. the quality of being dependable or reliable
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forcefully
1. with full force
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jiffy
1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
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iniquity
1. morally objectionable behavior
2. an unjust act
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saucy
1. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
2. improperly forward or bold
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flowery
1. of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
2. marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
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solvency
1. the ability to meet maturing obligations as they come due
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relentlessly
1. in a relentless manner
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takeaway
1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
2. a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures
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ducky
1. a special loved one
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variously
1. in diverse ways
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unintentionally
1. without intention; in an unintentional manner
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mossy
1. overgrown with moss
2. (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned
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cardiopulmonary
1. of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions
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antimony
1. a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite
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inappropriately
1. in an inappropriate manner
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vitally
1. to a vital degree
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brevity
1. the use of brief expressions
2. the attribute of being brief or fleeting
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prickly
1. very irritable
2. having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
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awkwardly
1. in an awkward manner
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thermally
1. by means of heat or with respect to thermal properties
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sobriety
1. the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
2. moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
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intensively
1. in an intensive manner
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echocardiography
1. a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study to structure and motions of the heart
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successively
1. in proper order or sequence
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arty
1. showily imitative of art or artists
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squeaky
1. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
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predictably
1. in a predictable manner or to a predictable degree
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cardiomyopathy
1. a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)
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declaratory
1. relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
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negativity
1. the character of the negative electric pole
2. characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
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unconsciously
1. without awareness
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phantasy
1. something many people believe that is false
2. fiction with a large amount of imagination in it
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crusty
1. having a hardened crust as a covering
2. brusque and surly and forbidding
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computationally
1. with regard to computation
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sully
1. place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
2. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
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parlay
1. a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers
2. stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
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malignancy
1. (medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death
2. quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will
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instantaneously
1. without any delay
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admissibility
1. acceptability by virtue of being admissible
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ethnography
1. the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies
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impartiality
1. an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
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democratically
1. in a democratic manner; based on democratic principles
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furiously
1. (of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
2. in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy
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primacy
1. the state of being first in importance
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zippy
1. quick and energetic
2. marked by lively action
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mediocrity
1. ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding
2. a person of second-rate ability or value
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retinopathy
1. a disease of the retina that can result in loss of vision
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disassembly
1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
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wholeheartedly
1. without reserve; without reservation
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aristocracy
1. a privileged class holding hereditary titles
2. the most powerful members of a society
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popularly
1. among the people
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distillery
1. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
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bushy
1. used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
2. resembling a bush in being thickly branched and spreading
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glorify
1. praise, glorify, or honor
2. bestow glory upon
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heredity
1. the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
2. the total of inherited attributes
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nominally
1. in name only
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convincingly
1. in a convincing manner
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inversely
1. in an inverse or contrary manner
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complacency
1. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
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sensuality
1. desire for sensual pleasures
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conclusively
1. in a conclusive way
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flaky
1. made of or resembling flakes
2. made of or easily forming flakes
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typology
1. classification according to general type
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aesthetically
1. in a tasteful way
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ethnically
1. with respect to ethnicity
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mastectomy
1. surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
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dainty
1. something considered choice to eat
2. delicately beautiful
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sedentary
1. requiring sitting or little activity
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tenderly
1. with tenderness; in a tender manner
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bonny
1. very pleasing to the eye
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miserably
1. in a miserable manner
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argosy
1. one or more large merchant ships
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derogatory
1. expressive of low opinion
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inaccuracy
1. the quality of being inaccurate and having errors
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fussy
1. annoyed and irritable
2. overcrowded or cluttered with detail
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civility
1. formal or perfunctory politeness
2. the act of showing regard for others
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pry
1. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
2. be nosey
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skillfully
1. with skill
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heady
1. marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
2. extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
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unquestionably
1. without question
2. without question and beyond doubt
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citizenry
1. the body of citizens of a state or country
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puny
1. inferior in strength or significance
2. (used especially of persons) of inferior size
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emphatically
1. without question and beyond doubt
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bimonthly
1. a periodical that is published twice a month or every two months (either 24 or 6 issues per year)
2. occurring twice a month
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surgically
1. in a surgical manner; by means of surgery
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speakeasy
1. (during prohibition) an illegal barroom
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complicity
1. guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
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allegory
1. a short moral story (often with animal characters)
2. a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
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insanely
1. in an insane manner
2. (used as intensives) excessively
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treachery
1. betrayal of a trust
2. an act of deliberate betrayal
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taxidermy
1. the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance
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hypertrophy
1. abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
2. undergo hypertrophy
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fortnightly
1. occurring every two weeks
2. every two weeks
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subtlety
1. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
2. the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
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delicacy
1. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
2. something considered choice to eat
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futility
1. uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
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dinky
1. small and unimpressive
2. (British informal) pretty and neat
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coincidentally
1. happening at the same time
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chutney
1. a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices
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lackey
1. a male servant (especially a footman)
2. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
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ably
1. with competence; in a competent capable manner
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sparsely
1. in a sparse way
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spacey
1. stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug
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conventionally
1. in a conventional manner
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singly
1. one by one; one at a time
2. apart from others
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pygmy
1. an unusually small individual
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clemency
1. good weather with comfortable temperatures
2. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
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woolly
1. having a fluffy character or appearance
2. confused and vague; used especially of thinking
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pansy
1. large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
2. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
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perpetually
1. everlastingly; for all time
2. invariably
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identically
1. with complete identity; in an identical manner
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saddlery
1. gear for a horse
2. workshop where a saddler works
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baggy
1. not fitting closely; hanging loosely
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depositary
1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
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inadequacy
1. lack of an adequate quantity or number
2. a lack of competence
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deliciously
1. in a very pleasurable manner
2. so as to produce a delightful taste
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eatery
1. a building where people go to eat
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peony
1. any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers
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presbytery
1. building reserved for the officiating clergy
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batty
1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
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consecutively
1. in a consecutive manner
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customarily
1. by custom; according to common practice
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reentry
1. the act of entering again
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rapidity
1. a rate that is rapid
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sweetly
1. in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')
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flimsy
1. lacking solidity or strength
2. lacking substance or significance
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formality
1. a requirement of etiquette or custom
2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
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statuary
1. of or relating to or suitable for statues
2. statues collectively
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intermittently
1. in an intermittent manner
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chewy
1. requiring much chewing
2. (of a consistency) requiring chewing
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busby
1. tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
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superconductivity
1. the disappearance of electrical resistance at very low temperatures
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taffy
1. chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy
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patently
1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
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analytically
1. by virtue of analysis
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bey
1. (formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
2. the governor of a district or province in the Ottoman Empire
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boney
1. being very thin
2. having bones especially many or prominent bones
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sketchy
1. giving only major points; lacking completeness
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bitty
1. (used informally) little or tiny
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miraculously
1. in a miraculous manner
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freemasonry
1. a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests
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penitentiary
1. used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
2. showing or constituting penance
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flawlessly
1. smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
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suspiciously
1. with suspicion
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veracity
1. unwillingness to tell lies
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unwittingly
1. without knowledge or intention
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foreplay
1. mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
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wry
1. humorously sarcastic or mocking
2. bent to one side
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normality
1. being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning
2. (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter
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lossy
1. characterized by or causing dissipation of energy
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manageability
1. the capability of being managed or controlled
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sensibly
1. with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
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intently
1. with strained or eager attention
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hoary
1. showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
2. ancient
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overtly
1. in an overt manner
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discreetly
1. with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
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gynaecology
1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
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profitably
1. in a productive way
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underlay
1. raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
2. put (something) under or beneath
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inexpensively
1. in a cheap manner
2. with little expenditure of money
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passively
1. in a passive manner
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touchy
1. quick to take offense
2. difficult to handle; requiring great tact
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meaty
1. like or containing meat
2. being on topic and prompting thought
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differentially
1. in a differential manner
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encephalopathy
1. any disorder or disease of the brain
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decisively
1. with firmness of purpose
2. with finality; conclusively
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undeniably
1. to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
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eminently
1. in an eminent manner
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mercilessly
1. without pity; in a merciless manner
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dusky
1. lighted by or as if by twilight
2. naturally having skin of a dark color
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cheery
1. bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
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harshly
1. in a harsh or unkind manner
2. in a harsh and grating manner
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feisty
1. showing courage
2. quick to take offense
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merrily
1. in a joyous manner
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transitory
1. lasting a very short time
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gipsy
1. a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
2. a person who resembles a Romani in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life
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ruddy
1. inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
2. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
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tenacity
1. persistent determination
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immunotherapy
1. therapy designed to produce immunity to a disease or to enhance resistance by the immune system
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categorically
1. in an unqualified manner
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eloquently
1. with eloquence
2. in an articulate manner
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junky
1. a narcotics addict
2. someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
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runny
1. characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape
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assuredly
1. without a doubt
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constabulary
1. the force of policemen and officers
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diagonally
1. in a diagonal manner
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laterally
1. to or by or from the side
2. in a lateral direction or location
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wizardry
1. exceptional creative ability
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unequivocally
1. in an unambiguous manner
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stowaway
1. a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
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kiley
1. an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex
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booby
1. an ignorant or foolish person
2. small tropical gannet having a bright bill or bright feet or both
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conceivably
1. within the realm of possibility
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cytotoxicity
1. the degree to which something is toxic to living cells
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finitely
1. with a finite limit
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corny
1. dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
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histocompatibility
1. condition in which the cells of one tissue can survive in the presence of cells of another tissue
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stratigraphy
1. the branch of geology that studies the arrangement and succession of strata
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disqualify
1. make unfit or unsuitable
2. declare unfit
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rhinoplasty
1. cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose
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sparingly
1. to a meager degree or in a meager manner
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priestly
1. associated with the priesthood or priests
2. befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood
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conspicuously
1. in a manner tending to attract attention
2. in a prominent way
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pearly
1. informal terms for a human `tooth'
2. of a white the color of pearls
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recklessly
1. in a reckless manner
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apothecary
1. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
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heyday
1. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
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outwardly
1. with respect to the outside
2. in outward appearance
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favourably
1. showing approval
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involuntarily
1. against one's will or done without conscious thought
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historiography
1. a body of historical literature
2. the writing of history
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glassy
1. resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
2. (used of eyes) lacking liveliness
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surly
1. inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
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immediacy
1. lack of an intervening or mediating agency
2. immediate intuitive awareness
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affectionately
1. with affection
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proportionately
1. to a proportionate degree
2. in a way that is in correspondence among the constituents of another entity
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cruelly
1. excessively
2. with cruelty
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semantically
1. with regard to meaning
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drowsy
1. half asleep
2. showing lack of attention or boredom
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ghastly
1. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
2. gruesomely indicative of death or the dead
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colliery
1. a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
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laity
1. in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy
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purposefully
1. in a purposeful manner
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expository
1. serving to expound or set forth
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complementarity
1. a relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities
2. the interrelation of reciprocity whereby one thing supplements or depends on the other
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rickey
1. a mixed drink made of sweetened lime juice and soda water usually with liquor
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beefy
1. muscular and heavily built
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ethnology
1. the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics
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spiny
1. having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
2. having spines
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newsworthy
1. sufficiently interesting to be reported in a newspaper
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needlessly
1. without need
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cordially
1. in a hearty manner
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rectory
1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
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fragility
1. quality of being easily damaged or destroyed
2. lack of physical strength
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oddity
1. eccentricity that is not easily explained
2. a strange attitude or habit
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hotly
1. in a heated manner
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unambiguously
1. in an unambiguous manner
2. so as to be unique
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proportionality
1. a ratio of two quantities that is constant
2. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
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asymptotically
1. toward an asymptote
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faintly
1. to a faint degree or weakly perceived
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paradoxically
1. in a paradoxical manner
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idolatry
1. the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods
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choppy
1. marked by abrupt transitions
2. rough with small waves
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ubiquity
1. the state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once)
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rummy
1. a chronic drinker
2. a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards
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constructively
1. in a constructive manner
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racy
1. full of zest or vigor
2. marked by richness and fullness of flavor
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curvy
1. having curves
2. (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
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crucially
1. to a crucial degree
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whimsy
1. an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
2. the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
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awry
1. turned or twisted toward one side
2. not functioning properly
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spay
1. remove the ovaries of
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stuffy
1. lacking fresh air
2. excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull
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cocky
1. overly self-confident or self-assertive
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eccentricity
1. strange and unconventional behavior
2. (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis
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toiletry
1. artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
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stretchy
1. capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
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carelessly
1. without care or concern
2. without caution or prudence
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gratuity
1. a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
2. an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
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retroactively
1. after the fact
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beneficially
1. in a beneficial manner
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usefully
1. in a useful manner
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innocently
1. in a not unlawful manner
2. in a naively innocent manner
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archway
1. a passageway under a curved masonry construction
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tirelessly
1. with indefatigable energy
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adjacency
1. the attribute of being so near as to be touching
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defray
1. bear the expenses of
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weighty
1. powerfully persuasive
2. of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
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idiocy
1. extreme mental retardation
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topiary
1. a garden having shrubs clipped or trimmed into decorative shapes especially of animals
2. making decorative shapes by trimming shrubs or trees
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buttery
1. unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
2. resembling or containing or spread with butter
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deformity
1. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
2. an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen
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bogey
1. to shoot in one stroke over par
2. a bogle or goblin; where used as a proper name, the Devil
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invalidity
1. illogicality as a consequence of having a conclusion that does not follow from the premisses
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soundly
1. deeply or completely
2. completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
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zany
1. a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect
2. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
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criminally
1. in a shameful manner
2. in violation of the law; in a criminal manner
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psychopathology
1. the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior
2. the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
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hydrotherapy
1. the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease
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preferentially
1. in a preferential manner
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inwardly
1. with respect to private feelings
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eulogy
1. a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
2. a formal expression of praise
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animosity
1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
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dosimetry
1. measuring the dose of radiation emitted by a radioactive source
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wily
1. marked by skill in deception
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slimy
1. covered with or resembling slime
2. morally reprehensible
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stunningly
1. in a spectacular manner
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thorny
1. bristling with perplexities
2. having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
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interplanetary
1. between or among planets
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atrocity
1. the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
2. an act of atrocious cruelty
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proportionally
1. to a proportionate degree
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faraway
1. very far away in space or time
2. far removed mentally
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ostomy
1. surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
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chivalry
1. courtesy towards women
2. the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
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commonality
1. a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank
2. sharing of common attributes
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regrettably
1. by bad luck
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whitey
1. (slang) offensive names for a White man
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sterility
1. (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
2. the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate
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irrevocably
1. in an irrevocable manner
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neuropsychology
1. the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes
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expeditiously
1. with efficiency; in an efficient manner
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femininity
1. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women
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dimly
1. in a dim indistinct manner
2. in a manner lacking interest or vitality
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bowery
1. like a bower; leafy and shady
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cursory
1. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
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vehemently
1. in a vehement manner
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velvety
1. smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
2. resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface
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ternary
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
2. having three units or components or elements
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foolishly
1. without good sense or judgment
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defensively
1. in an apologetic and defensive manner
2. in a defensive manner
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lunacy
1. obsolete terms for legal insanity
2. foolish or senseless behavior
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dimensionality
1. the spatial property of having dimensions
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notoriety
1. the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
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flammability
1. the quality of being easily ignited and burning rapidly
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truancy
1. failure to attend (especially school)
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unavailability
1. the quality of not being available when needed
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faery
1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
2. the enchanted realm of fairies
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unsteady
1. not firmly or solidly positioned
2. subject to change or variation
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duchy
1. the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
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summarily
1. without delay; in a summary manner
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excitedly
1. with excitement; in an excited manner
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operationally
1. in respect to operation
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gabby
1. full of trivial conversation
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principality
1. territory ruled by a prince
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interchangeably
1. in an interchangeable manner
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stingy
1. unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.)
2. deficient in amount or quality or extent
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succinctly
1. with concise and precise brevity; to the point
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gooey
1. soft and sticky
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contractually
1. by virtue of a contract
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colonoscopy
1. visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation
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centrality
1. the property of being central
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admirably
1. in an admirable manner
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dory
1. a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
2. pike-like freshwater perches
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nary
1. (used with singular count nouns) colloquial for `not a' or `not one' or `never a'
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tangy
1. tasting sour like a lemon
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cutaway
1. a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts
2. a man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees
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militarily
1. with respect to the military
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flexibly
1. with flexibility
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soggy
1. (of soil) soft and watery
2. having the consistency of dough because of insufficient leavening or improper cooking
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dressy
1. in fancy clothing
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unsightly
1. unpleasant to look at
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criminality
1. the state of being a criminal
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spunky
1. showing courage
2. willing to face danger
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litany
1. any long and tedious address or recital
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verbosity
1. an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
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wobbly
1. inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
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symbolically
1. in a symbolic manner
2. by means of symbols
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resiliency
1. an occurrence of rebounding or springing back
2. the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit
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astrobiology
1. the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life
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inadequately
1. in an inadequate manner or to an inadequate degree
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purportedly
1. believed or reputed to be the case
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manifestly
1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
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artistically
1. in an artistic manner
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enmity
1. a state of deep-seated ill-will
2. the feeling of a hostile person
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osteopathy
1. therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles
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grainy
1. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
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refreshingly
1. in a manner that relieves fatigue and restores vitality
2. in a pleasantly novel manner
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neurophysiology
1. the branch of neuroscience that studies the physiology of the nervous system
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linguistically
1. with respect to the science of linguistics
2. with respect to language
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matrimony
1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
2. the ceremony or sacrament of marriage
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homely
1. lacking in physical beauty or proportion
2. having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
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perpetuity
1. the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless)
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supremely
1. to the maximum degree
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excitatory
1. (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate
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provisionally
1. temporarily and conditionally
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singularly
1. in a singular manner or to a singular degree
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amply
1. to an ample degree or in an ample manner
2. sufficiently; more than adequately
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papacy
1. the government of the Roman Catholic Church
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spotty
1. having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
2. lacking consistency
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tannoy
1. a loudspeaker
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invisibility
1. the quality of not being perceivable by the eye
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loony
1. someone deranged and possibly dangerous
2. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
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exemplify
1. be typical of
2. clarify by giving an example of
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bluntly
1. in a blunt direct manner
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corky
1. (of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin
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geometrically
1. with respect to geometry
2. in a geometric fashion
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spiffy
1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
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tramway
1. a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
2. the track on which trams or streetcars run
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impressively
1. in an impressive manner
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patriarchy
1. a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
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inextricably
1. in an inextricable manner
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unjustly
1. in an unjust manner
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unknowingly
1. without knowledge or intention
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reedy
1. having a tone of a reed instrument
2. resembling a reed in being upright and slender
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irregularity
1. behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
2. not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
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instrumentality
1. a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose
2. the quality of being instrumental for some purpose
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productively
1. in a productive way
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solidify
1. make solid or more solid; cause to solidify
2. become solid
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sparkly
1. marked by high spirits or excitement
2. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
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ornithology
1. the branch of zoology that studies birds
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powdery
1. consisting of fine particles
2. as if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder
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virility
1. the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation
2. the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
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painstakingly
1. in a fastidious and painstaking manner
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shoddy
1. made of inferior workmanship and materials
2. unethical or dishonest
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deceptively
1. in a misleading way
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aby
1. make amends for
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bacteriology
1. the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease
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deftly
1. with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
2. in a deft manner
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immorality
1. the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct
2. morally objectionable behavior
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spontaneity
1. the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
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illusory
1. based on or having the nature of an illusion
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peachy
1. excellent
2. of something resembling a peach in color
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naturopathy
1. a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process
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theocracy
1. a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided)
2. the belief in government by divine guidance
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confidentially
1. in a confidential manner
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inferiority
1. the state of being inferior
2. an inferior quality
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rigidly
1. in a rigid manner
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meaningfully
1. in a meaningful manner; so as to be meaningful
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busily
1. in a busy manner
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alkalinity
1. pH values above 7
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fluently
1. in a fluent manner
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anticipatory
1. in anticipation
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permanency
1. the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
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ungodly
1. characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
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spectacularly
1. in a spectacular manner
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handsomely
1. in an attractively handsome manner
2. in a generously handsome manner
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skyway
1. a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
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soapy
1. resembling or having the qualities of soap
2. unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
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tardy
1. after the expected or usual time; delayed
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temporally
1. with regard to temporal order
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attractively
1. in a beautiful manner
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disarray
1. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
2. untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
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viceroy
1. governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
2. showy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller
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commissary
1. a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
2. a snack bar in a film studio
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geomorphology
1. the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
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habitually
1. according to habit or custom
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undersecretary
1. a secretary immediately subordinate to the head of a department of government
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haughty
1. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
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musicology
1. the scholarly and scientific study of music
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equitably
1. in an equitable manner
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concisely
1. in a concise manner; in a few words
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laparoscopy
1. laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
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constancy
1. the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
2. (psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation
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insufficiently
1. to an insufficient degree
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vasectomy
1. surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
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carriageway
1. one of the two sides of a motorway where traffic travels in one direction only usually in two or three lanes
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sty
1. an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
2. a pen for swine
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belay
1. turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him
2. fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat
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leeway
1. (of a ship or plane) sideways drift
2. a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
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lumpy
1. like or containing small sticky lumps
2. having lumps; not smooth and even in texture
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positivity
1. the character of the positive electric pole
2. a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness
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fiscally
1. in financial matters
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unary
1. the bijective base-1 numeral system: in order to represent a number N, an arbitrarily chosen symbol representing 1 is repeated N times.
2. consisting of or involving a single element or component
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aviary
1. a building where birds are kept
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wrongfully
1. in an unjust or unfair manner
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elegy
1. a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
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hurriedly
1. in a hurried or hasty manner
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conservatively
1. in a conservative manner
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chandlery
1. candles and other commodities sold by a chandler
2. a storeroom where candles are kept
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schoolboy
1. a boy attending school
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showy
1. marked by ostentation but often tasteless
2. displaying brilliance and virtuosity
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chaplaincy
1. the position of chaplain
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defiantly
1. in a rebellious manner
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smartly
1. in a clever manner
2. with vigor; in a vigorous manner
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nephropathy
1. a disease affecting the kidneys
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validly
1. with validity; in a valid manner
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silty
1. full of silt
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profusely
1. in an abundant manner
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thievery
1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
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clary
1. aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in Great Britain as a potherb and widely as an ornamental
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flattery
1. excessive or insincere praise
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impossibly
1. to a degree impossible of achievement
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incendiary
1. involving deliberate burning of property
2. a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
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idly
1. in an idle manner
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sporadically
1. in a sporadic manner
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haematology
1. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
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supersymmetry
1. (physics) a theory that tries to link the four fundamental forces
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scrappy
1. full of fighting spirit
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lethargy
1. a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
2. weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
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finality
1. the quality of being final or definitely settled
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downy
1. like down or as soft as down
2. covered with fine soft hairs or down
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characteristically
1. in characteristic manner
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irregularly
1. at an uneven rate
2. having an irregular form
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oratory
1. addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
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waxy
1. made of or covered with wax
2. easily impressed or influenced
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hanky
1. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
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stubby
1. short and blunt
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sickly
1. unhealthy looking
2. somewhat ill or prone to illness
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inexplicably
1. in a manner differing from the usual or expected
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geodesy
1. the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points
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kiddy
1. informal term for a young child
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superhighway
1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
2. an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form
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intricately
1. with elaboration
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prophesy
1. predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
2. deliver a sermon
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seedy
1. full of seeds
2. shabby and untidy
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bindery
1. a workshop where books are bound
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immunoassay
1. identification of a substance (especially a protein) by its action as an antigen
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puppetry
1. the art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows
2. a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets)
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rudely
1. in an impolite manner
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icky
1. very bad
2. soft and sticky
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iconography
1. the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject
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incessantly
1. with unflagging resolve
2. invariably
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ditty
1. a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)
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gummy
1. having the sticky properties of an adhesive
2. covered with adhesive gum
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retrospectively
1. in a manner contemplative of past events
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bestiary
1. a medieval book (usually illustrated) with allegorical and amusing descriptions of real and fabled animals
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magnetically
1. by the use of magnetism
2. as if by magnetism
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tipsy
1. slightly intoxicated
2. unstable and prone to tip as if intoxicated
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factually
1. as a fact or based on fact
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severally
1. individually or separately
2. apart from others
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astonishingly
1. in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
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tubby
1. short and plump
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lazily
1. in a slow and lazy manner
2. in an idle manner
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woefully
1. in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
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promontory
1. a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
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shandy
1. a drink made of beer and lemonade
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depravity
1. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
2. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
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fraudulently
1. in a dishonest and fraudulent manner
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mushy
1. having the consistency of mush
2. effusively or insincerely emotional
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dowry
1. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
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synchronicity
1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
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hilarity
1. great merriment
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campy
1. providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities
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moiety
1. one of two (approximately) equal parts
2. one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe
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steeply
1. in a steep manner
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divinely
1. by divine means
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travesty
1. a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
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psychopharmacology
1. the study of drugs that affect the mind
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castaway
1. a person who is rejected (from society or home)
2. a shipwrecked person
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scaly
1. rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
2. having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
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fantastically
1. exceedingly; extremely
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figuratively
1. in a figurative sense
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daylily
1. any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day
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oscillatory
1. having periodic vibrations
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seismology
1. the branch of geology that studies earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies
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shanty
1. small crude shelter used as a dwelling
2. a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
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distinctively
1. in an identifiably distinctive manner
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pokey
1. wasting time
2. small and remote and insignificant
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lavishly
1. in a wasteful manner
2. in a rich and lavish manner
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trickery
1. verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
2. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
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chatty
1. full of trivial conversation
2. prone to friendly informal communication
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rheology
1. the branch of physics that studies the deformation and flow of matter
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celebratory
1. used for celebrating
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sternly
1. with sternness; in a severe manner
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indecency
1. the quality of being indecent
2. an indecent or improper act
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telepathy
1. apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
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impatiently
1. with impatience; in an impatient manner
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inequity
1. injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
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byway
1. a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)
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outrageously
1. in a very offensive manner
2. to an extravagant or immoderate degree
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creamery
1. a workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold
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fluidity
1. the property of flowing easily
2. a changeable quality
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axillary
1. of or relating to the axil
2. of or relating to the armpit
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maximally
1. to a maximal degree
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paltry
1. not worth considering
2. contemptibly small in amount
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loopy
1. consisting of or covered with or having loops
2. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
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enthalpy
1. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure
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flatly
1. in an unqualified manner
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publically
1. in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
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fortify
1. make strong or stronger
2. enclose by or as if by a fortification
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nutritionally
1. with regard to nutrition
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infamy
1. a state of extreme dishonor
2. evil fame or public reputation
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belfry
1. a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
2. a room (often at the top of a tower) where bells are hung
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baldy
1. a person whose head is bald or shaved
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parapsychology
1. phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes
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insensitivity
1. the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
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serviceability
1. the quality of being able to provide good service
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lolly
1. informal terms for money
2. ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick
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peculiarly
1. uniquely or characteristically
2. in a manner differing from the usual or expected
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theosophy
1. a system of belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul
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shamelessly
1. without shame
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brotherly
1. like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
2. (archaic as adverb) in a manner characteristic of a brother
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demonstrably
1. in an obvious and provable manner
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inevitability
1. the quality of being unavoidable
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wimpy
1. weak and ineffectual
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goodly
1. large in amount or extent or degree
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philosophically
1. in a philosophic manner
2. with respect to philosophy
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celibacy
1. an unmarried status
2. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
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generically
1. without a trademark or brand name
2. as sharing a common genus
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quandary
1. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
2. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
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unanimity
1. everyone being of one mind
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biogeography
1. dealing with the geographical distribution of animals and plants
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educationally
1. in an educational manner
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grisly
1. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
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wooly
1. having a fluffy character or appearance
2. confused and vague; used especially of thinking
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pushy
1. marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative
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bathymetry
1. measuring the depths of the oceans
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dingy
1. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
2. (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
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clunky
1. lacking grace in movement or posture
2. making a clunking sound
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superficially
1. in a superficial manner
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gloriously
1. with glory or in a glorious manner
2. blessedly or wonderfully
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vibratory
1. moving very rapidly to and fro or up and down
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shockingly
1. to a shocking degree
2. very badly
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competently
1. with competence; in a competent capable manner
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mightily
1. powerfully or vigorously
2. (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
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unwieldy
1. difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
2. difficult to work or manipulate
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tweedy
1. of textiles; having a rough surface
2. (of country gentry) informal, clannish and outdoorsy
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coarsely
1. in coarse pieces
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materiality
1. relevance requiring careful consideration
2. the quality of being physical; consisting of matter
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excellently
1. wonderfully
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burly
1. muscular and heavily built
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fervently
1. with passionate fervor
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humanly
1. in the manner of human beings
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petrology
1. the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
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helplessly
1. in a helpless manner
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sunray
1. a ray of sunlight
2. herb having a basal cluster of grey-green leaves and leafless stalks each with a solitary broad yellow flower head; desert areas Idaho to Arizona
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justifiably
1. with good reason
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stupidly
1. in a stupid manner
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gaudy
1. (Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held at a college
2. tastelessly showy
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brainy
1. having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
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affirmatively
1. in an affirmative manner
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sugary
1. containing sugar
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luxuriously
1. in an indulgently luxurious manner
2. in a rich manner
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debauchery
1. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
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lethality
1. the quality of being deadly
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scratchy
1. causing abrasion
2. easily irritated or annoyed
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cannery
1. a factory where food is canned
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eschatology
1. the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind
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electrochemistry
1. branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions
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courageously
1. in a courageous manner
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snugly
1. fitting closely
2. safely protected
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tarry
1. be about a place without any apparent purpose
2. leave slowly and hesitantly
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punctuality
1. the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
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gantry
1. a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.
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ideologically
1. with respect to ideology
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princely
1. ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
2. having the rank of or befitting a prince
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homily
1. a sermon on a moral or religious topic
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trivially
1. with little effort
2. in a frivolously trivial manner
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intravenously
1. in an intravenous manner
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scurry
1. to move about or proceed hurriedly
2. rushing about hastily in an undignified way
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rocketry
1. the branch of engineering science that studies rocket design and operation
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aunty
1. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
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paucity
1. an insufficient quantity or number
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expediency
1. the quality of being suited to the end in view
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philology
1. the humanistic study of language and literature
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eerily
1. in an unnatural eery manner
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disobey
1. refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
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bandy
1. toss or strike a ball back and forth
2. exchange blows
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savoury
1. either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
2. an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
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colloquy
1. a conversation especially a formal one
2. formal conversation
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joyfully
1. in a joyous and gleeful manner
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papillary
1. of or relating to or resembling papilla
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offensively
1. in an unpleasantly offensive manner
2. in an obnoxious manner
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plausibility
1. apparent validity
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blarney
1. flattery designed to gain favor
2. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
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gadfly
1. a persistently annoying person
2. any of various large flies that annoy livestock
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retaliatory
1. of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
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scruffy
1. shabby and untidy
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playfully
1. in a playful manner
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barony
1. the estate of a baron
2. the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
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timidity
1. fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
2. fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
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narcolepsy
1. a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep
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musty
1. covered with or smelling of mold
2. stale and unclean smelling
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lithology
1. the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
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anatomically
1. with respect to anatomy
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frailty
1. the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
2. moral weakness
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passageway
1. a passage between rooms or between buildings
2. a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass
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mortally
1. in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
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twisty
1. marked by repeated turns and bends
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appreciably
1. to a noticeable degree
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bitchy
1. marked by or arising from malice
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attentively
1. with attention; in an attentive manner
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indiscriminately
1. in a random manner
2. in an indiscriminate manner
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architecturally
1. with regard to architecture
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spillway
1. a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
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dotty
1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
2. intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
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cockney
1. characteristic of Cockneys or their dialect
2. the nonstandard dialect of natives of the east end of London
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guppy
1. small freshwater fish of South America and the West Indies; often kept in aquariums
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confirmatory
1. serving to support or corroborate
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shapely
1. having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
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homey
1. having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
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uncomfortably
1. in physical discomfort
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jokingly
1. in jest
2. not seriously
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resolutely
1. showing firm determination or purpose
2. with firmness of purpose
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culpability
1. a state of guilt
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fragmentary
1. consisting of small disconnected parts
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frisky
1. playful like a lively kitten
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thickly
1. spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
2. in a concentrated manner
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fecundity
1. the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination
2. the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring
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dysentery
1. an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
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pasty
1. small meat pie or turnover
2. resembling paste in color; pallid
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monotony
1. the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
2. constancy of tone or pitch or inflection
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flay
1. strip the skin off
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snarky
1. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
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wintry
1. characteristic of or occurring in winter
2. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
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wickedly
1. in a wicked evil manner
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maxillary
1. of or relating to the upper jaw
2. the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
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magnificently
1. wonderfully
2. in an impressively beautiful manner
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apostasy
1. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
2. the act of abandoning a party for cause
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seaway
1. a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels
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vestry
1. in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church
2. a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
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gleefully
1. in a joyous and gleeful manner
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artfully
1. in a manner exhibiting art or skill
2. in a disingenuous manner
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futurity
1. the time yet to come
2. the quality of being in or of the future
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foamy
1. producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
2. emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
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dispensary
1. clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed
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lyrically
1. in a lyrical manner
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stubbornly
1. in a stubborn unregenerate manner
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transferability
1. the quality of being transferable or exchangeable
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whiny
1. habitually complaining
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briskly
1. in a brisk manner
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huffy
1. quick to take offense
2. roused to anger
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snazzy
1. flashily stylish
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ascendancy
1. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
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arthroplasty
1. surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint
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energetically
1. in an energetic manner
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normalcy
1. being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning
2. expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common
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whammy
1. a serious or devastating setback
2. an evil spell
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ferocity
1. the property of being wild or turbulent
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entryway
1. something that provides access (to get in or get out)
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wordplay
1. a humorous play on words
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armoury
1. a collection of resources
2. all the weapons and equipment that a country has
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polyphony
1. music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
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beautify
1. make more beautiful
2. be beautiful to look at
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tannery
1. workplace where skins and hides are tanned
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sooty
1. of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
2. covered with or as if with soot
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cubby
1. a small secluded room
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minty
1. relating to or suggestive of mint
2. of the flavor of mint, particularly peppermint
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cuddy
1. the galley or pantry of a small ship
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serially
1. in a serial manner
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statutorily
1. according to statute
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squishy
1. easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
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swanky
1. imposingly fashionable and elegant
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masterfully
1. in a skillfully masterful manner; with the skill of a master
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spry
1. moving quickly and lightly
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genitourinary
1. of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions
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lapidary
1. of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them
2. an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
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caraway
1. a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed
2. leaves used sparingly in soups and stews
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physiologically
1. of or relating to physiological processes; with respect to physiology
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sappy
1. abounding in sap
2. effusively or insincerely emotional
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investigatory
1. designed to find information or ascertain facts
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reassembly
1. assembling again
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deanery
1. the official residence of a dean
2. the position or office of a dean
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natty
1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
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respectability
1. honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
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decently
1. in a decent manner
2. in the right manner; correctly; suitably
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metaphorically
1. in a metaphorical manner
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austerity
1. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
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confusingly
1. in a bewildering and confusing manner
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sensitively
1. in a sensitive manner
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gutsy
1. marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
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shyly
1. in a shy or timid or bashful manner
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elderberry
1. a common shrub with black fruit or a small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies
2. berrylike fruit of an elder used for e.g. wines and jellies
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steadfastly
1. with resolute determination
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ruthlessly
1. in a ruthless manner
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falsify
1. make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
2. tamper, with the purpose of deception
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syntactically
1. with respect to syntax
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nonproprietary
1. not protected by trademark or patent or copyright
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crabby
1. annoyed and irritable
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balmy
1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
2. mild and pleasant
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overplay
1. exaggerate one's acting
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savagery
1. the property of being untamed and ferocious
2. the trait of extreme cruelty
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unmistakably
1. without possibility of mistake
2. in a signal manner
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zesty
1. having an agreeably pungent taste
2. marked by spirited enjoyment
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fabulously
1. exceedingly; extremely
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wiggly
1. curved or curving in and out
2. moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
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canny
1. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
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wallaby
1. any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored
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bilberry
1. erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries
2. erect blueberry of western United States having solitary flowers and somewhat sour berries
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gooseberry
1. spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries
2. currant-like berry used primarily in jams and jellies
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aimlessly
1. without aim; in an aimless manner
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moldy
1. covered with or smelling of mold
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malady
1. any unwholesome or desperate condition
2. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
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illegality
1. unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute
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radially
1. in a radial manner
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radioimmunoassay
1. immunoassay of a substance that has been radioactively labeled
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convexity
1. the property possessed by a convex shape
2. a shape that curves or bulges outward
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saintly
1. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
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cryptology
1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
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grubby
1. infested with grubs
2. small sculpin of the coast of New England
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nullify
1. declare invalid
2. show to be invalid
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philately
1. the collection and study of postage stamps
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stealthy
1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
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gunnery
1. guns collectively
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sonography
1. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs
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candidly
1. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
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honorably
1. in an honorable manner
2. with honor
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shifty
1. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
2. changing position or direction
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degeneracy
1. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
2. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
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geostationary
1. of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth
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serology
1. the branch of medical science that deals with serums; especially with blood serums and disease
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hokey
1. effusively or insincerely emotional
2. artificially formal
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posthumously
1. after death
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impropriety
1. an improper demeanor
2. the condition of being improper
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unpredictability
1. the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses
2. the trait of being unpredictably irresolute
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inky
1. of the color of black ink
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allay
1. lessen the intensity of or calm
2. satisfy (thirst)
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dutifully
1. out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner
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falconry
1. the art of training falcons to hunt and return
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decry
1. express strong disapproval of
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promiscuity
1. indulging in promiscuous (casual and indiscriminate) sexual relations
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gallantry
1. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
2. courtesy towards women
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interlocutory
1. consisting of dialogue
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coldly
1. lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
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grouchy
1. annoyed and irritable
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gusty
1. blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
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prostatectomy
1. surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
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maliciously
1. with malice; in a malicious manner
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congeniality
1. compatibility between persons
2. a congenial disposition
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usury
1. an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
2. the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
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greedily
1. in a greedy manner
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underbelly
1. lower side
2. the soft belly or underside of an animal's body
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landlady
1. a landlord who is a woman
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absurdly
1. in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
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passivity
1. the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
2. submission to others or to outside influences
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partiality
1. a predisposition to like something
2. an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
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scantily
1. in a skimpy manner
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bloodthirsty
1. marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
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electrocardiography
1. diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram)
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scanty
1. lacking in magnitude or quantity
2. (of clothing) revealing the body
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monogamy
1. the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time
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legibly
1. in a legible manner
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uncontrollably
1. in an uncontrolled manner
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oligarchy
1. a political system governed by a few people
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mycology
1. the branch of botany that studies fungi and fungus-caused diseases
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subjectively
1. in a subjective way
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granary
1. a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
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expandability
1. A physical property of gases, denoting that they expand to fill their containers.
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authentically
1. genuinely; with authority
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virtuosity
1. technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso
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wearily
1. in a weary manner
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anchovy
1. tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces
2. small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide
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cacophony
1. a loud harsh or strident noise
2. loud confusing disagreeable sounds
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iffy
1. subject to accident or chance or change
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methodically
1. in a methodical manner
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viciously
1. in a vicious manner
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knotty
1. making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
2. used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
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limnology
1. the scientific study of bodies of fresh water for their biological and physical and geological properties
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lamprey
1. primitive eellike freshwater or anadromous cyclostome having round sucking mouth with a rasping tongue
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inexorably
1. in an inexorable manner
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fizzy
1. hissing and bubbling
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smithy
1. a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
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pithy
1. concise and full of meaning
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hysterically
1. in a hysterical manner
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blissfully
1. in a blissful manner
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chalcedony
1. a milky or greyish translucent to transparent quartz
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bevy
1. a large gathering of people of a particular type
2. a flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground)
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gravelly
1. abounding in small stones
2. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
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gratuitously
1. in an uncalled-for manner
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measly
1. contemptibly small in amount
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blackbody
1. a hypothetical object capable of absorbing all the electromagnetic radiation falling on it
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swampy
1. (of soil) soft and watery
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neonatology
1. that branch of pediatric medicine concerned with the newborn; the diagnosis and treatment of neonates
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nosy
1. offensively curious or inquisitive
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unacceptably
1. to an unacceptable degree
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holography
1. the branch of optics that deals with the use of coherent light from a laser in order to make a hologram that can then be used to create a three-dimensional image
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maneuverability
1. the quality of being maneuverable
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stably
1. in a stable solid fixed manner
2. in a stable unchanging manner
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prohibitively
1. to a prohibitive degree
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orthography
1. a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
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downplay
1. represent as less significant or important
2. understate the importance or quality of
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symbology
1. the study or the use of symbols and symbolism
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posy
1. an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
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pleurisy
1. inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer)
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cumulatively
1. in a cumulative manner
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duplicity
1. a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
2. acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another
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tomboy
1. a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
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joyously
1. in a joyous and gleeful manner
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longitudinally
1. across time
2. in the direction of the length
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stylishly
1. in a stylish manner
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unhappily
1. in an unpleasant way
2. in an unfortunate way
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scurvy
1. a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
2. of the most contemptible kind
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enormity
1. the quality of being outrageous
2. vastness of size or extent
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synchrony
1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
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shimmy
1. tremble or shake
2. dance a shimmy
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judicially
1. as ordered by a court
2. in a judicial manner
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stealthily
1. in a stealthy manner
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domiciliary
1. of or relating to or provided in a domicile
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rediscovery
1. the act of discovering again
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dormancy
1. a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
2. quiet and inactive restfulness
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militancy
1. a militant aggressiveness
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palmistry
1. telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand
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hierarchically
1. in a hierarchical manner
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perfumery
1. perfumes in general
2. store where perfumes are sold
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prudently
1. in a prudent manner
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hilariously
1. in a hilarious manner
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chicory
1. the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute
2. perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads
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snooty
1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
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prematurity
1. the state of being premature
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elaborately
1. with elaboration
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trisomy
1. chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell
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parsimony
1. extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
2. extreme stinginess
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gluttony
1. habitual eating to excess
2. eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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digestibility
1. the property of being easy to digest
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noisily
1. with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
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punky
1. minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects
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sanctify
1. render holy by means of religious rites
2. give religious sanction to, such as through an oath
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beastly
1. (informal) very unpleasant
2. resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
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legibility
1. distinctness that makes perception easy
2. a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read
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leggy
1. (of plants) having tall spindly stems
2. having long legs
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peasantry
1. the class of peasants
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concretely
1. in concrete terms
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operatively
1. in a manner to produce an effect
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peculiarity
1. an odd or unusual characteristic
2. a distinguishing trait
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solemnity
1. a trait of dignified seriousness
2. a solemn and dignified feeling
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effigy
1. a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
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unofficially
1. without official approval
2. not in an official capacity
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techy
1. easily irritated or annoyed
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confectionary
1. a confectioner's shop
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eventuality
1. a possible event or occurrence or result
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spiky
1. having or as if having especially high-pitched spots
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detoxify
1. remove poison from
2. treat for alcohol or drug dependence
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wordy
1. using or containing too many words
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grammatically
1. in a grammatical manner
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subconsciously
1. from the subconscious mind
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photochemistry
1. branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of light
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frothy
1. emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
2. marked by high spirits or excitement
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unevenly
1. in an uneven and irregular way
2. in a ragged uneven manner
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abdominoplasty
1. cosmetic surgery of the abdomen to remove wrinkles and tighten the skin over the stomach
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vibrancy
1. having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
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covertly
1. in a covert manner
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medullary
1. containing or consisting of or resembling bone marrow
2. of or relating to the medulla oblongata
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stoichiometry
1. (chemistry) the relation between the quantities of substances that take part in a reaction or form a compound (typically a ratio of whole integers)
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dicky
1. (British informal) faulty
2. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
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wilfully
1. in a willful manner
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ineligibility
1. the quality or state of being ineligible
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obediently
1. in an obedient manner
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musky
1. resembling the smell of musk
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grimly
1. in a grim implacable manner
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spongy
1. easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
2. like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed
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arthroscopy
1. a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision
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dastardly
1. despicably cowardly
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expiratory
1. of or relating to the breathing out phase of respiration
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pointedly
1. in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
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autoimmunity
1. production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body; produces autoimmune disease or hypersensitivity reactions
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dewberry
1. any of several trailing blackberry brambles especially of North America
2. blackberry-like fruits of any of several trailing blackberry bushes
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vainly
1. to no avail
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mercifully
1. in a compassionate manner
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romantically
1. in an idealistic and unrealistic manner
2. in a manner expressive of love or romance
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coherently
1. in a coherent manner
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topically
1. to a restricted area of the body
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upwardly
1. spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
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sentimentality
1. falsely emotional in a maudlin way
2. extravagant or affected feeling or emotion
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triumphantly
1. in a triumphant manner
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vulgarity
1. the quality of lacking taste and refinement
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calorimetry
1. measurement of quantities of heat
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alarmingly
1. in an alarming manner
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falsity
1. the state of being false or untrue
2. a false statement
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conditionality
1. the state of being conditional
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jittery
1. characterized by jerky movements
2. being in a tense state
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infirmity
1. the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
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selfishly
1. in an egotistical manner
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drudgery
1. hard monotonous routine work
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shrubbery
1. an area where a number of shrubs are planted
2. a collection of shrubs growing together
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impartially
1. in an impartial manner
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imperfectly
1. in an imperfect or faulty way
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unseemly
1. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
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thermography
1. diagnostic technique using a thermograph to record the heat produced by different parts of the body; used to study blood flow and to detect tumors
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subsidiarity
1. secondary importance
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analogously
1. in an analogous manner
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symmetrically
1. in a symmetrical manner
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basketry
1. the craft of basket making
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crummy
1. of very poor quality; flimsy
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congratulatory
1. expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
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religiosity
1. exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
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bilaterally
1. with the involvement of two parties or governments
2. so as to involve two sides or parts
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immaculately
1. in an immaculate manner
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peremptory
1. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
2. not allowing contradiction or refusal
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crematory
1. a mortuary where corpses are cremated
2. a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes
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acoustically
1. with respect to acoustics
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naively
1. in a naive manner
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thusly
1. in the way indicated
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mimicry
1. the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
2. the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators
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exhaustively
1. in an exhaustive manner
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hungrily
1. in the manner of someone who is very hungry
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immaturity
1. not having reached maturity
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thematically
1. with regard to thematic content
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secondarily
1. of secondary import
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frilly
1. having decorative ruffles or frills
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dopey
1. having or revealing stupidity
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deviously
1. in a devious manner
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harmoniously
1. in a harmonious manner
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coolly
1. in a composed and unconcerned manner
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leery
1. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
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prosody
1. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
2. (prosody) a system of versification
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spasticity
1. the quality of moving or acting in spasms
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jumpy
1. causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
2. being in a tense state
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testy
1. easily irritated or annoyed
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belatedly
1. later than usual or than expected
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emissary
1. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
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inhumanity
1. the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
2. an act of atrocious cruelty
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impeccably
1. flawlessly
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sympathetically
1. with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
2. in a sympathetic manner
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cognitively
1. with regard to cognition
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tacitly
1. in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
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throwaway
1. (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets
2. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
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straightway
1. at once
2. in a direct course
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gingerly
1. with extreme care or delicacy
2. in a gingerly manner
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manufactory
1. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
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baloney
1. pretentious or silly talk or writing
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intelligibility
1. the quality of language that is comprehensible
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histologically
1. involving the use of histology or histological techniques
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leniency
1. mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
2. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
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schematically
1. in a schematic manner
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clumsily
1. in a clumsy manner
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thruway
1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
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morphologically
1. in a morphological manner; with regard to morphology
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bossy
1. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
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tracheostomy
1. a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
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aetiology
1. the cause of a disease
2. the philosophical study of causation
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epitaxy
1. growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate
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comfrey
1. perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas
2. leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked
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codify
1. organize into a code or system, such as a body of law
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splendidly
1. wonderfully
2. in an impressively beautiful manner
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integrally
1. in an integral manner
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crudely
1. in a crude or unrefined manner
2. in a crude and unskilled manner
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testamentary
1. of or relating to a will or testament or bequeathed by a will or testament
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ciliary
1. relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye
2. of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell
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bayberry
1. West Indian tree; source of bay rum
2. deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries
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otherworldly
1. existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
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horology
1. the art of designing and making clocks
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particularity
1. the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance
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externality
1. the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior
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dicey
1. of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk
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dowdy
1. deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust
2. lacking in smartness or taste
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surreptitiously
1. in a surreptitious manner
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finery
1. elaborate or showy attire and accessories
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technicality
1. the state of being technical as in the use of technical terms or methods
2. a specific detail in a set of rules or terms belonging to a particular field
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unsavory
1. morally offensive
2. not pleasing in odor or taste
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deservedly
1. as deserved
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myopathy
1. any pathology of the muscles that is not attributable to nerve dysfunction
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grudgingly
1. in a grudging manner
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bawdy
1. lewd or obscene talk or writing
2. humorously vulgar
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irresponsibility
1. a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions
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weatherly
1. (of a sailing vessel) making very little leeway when close-hauled
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conscientiously
1. with extreme conscientiousness
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transiently
1. for a very short time
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weedy
1. being very thin
2. abounding with or resembling weeds
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receptivity
1. willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)
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sarcastically
1. in a sarcastic manner
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savagely
1. in a vicious manner
2. wildly; like an animal
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monstrosity
1. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
2. something hideous or frightful
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ology
1. an informal word (abstracted from words with this ending) for some unidentified branch of knowledge
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unavoidably
1. by necessity
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clayey
1. resembling or containing clay
2. (used of soil) compact and fine-grained
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synchronously
1. in synchrony; in a synchronous manner
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causally
1. in a causal fashion
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lucidity
1. free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
2. a lucid state of mind; not confused
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nunnery
1. the convent of a community of nuns
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chinaberry
1. evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by Native Americans
2. tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree
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disturbingly
1. in a disturbing manner
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praiseworthy
1. worthy of high praise
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funerary
1. of or for or relating to a funeral
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theologically
1. as regards theology
2. in a theological manner
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snotty
1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
2. dirty with nasal discharge
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vocally
1. in a vocal manner
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diametrically
1. as from opposite ends of a diameter
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homoeopathy
1. a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
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negligently
1. in a negligent manner
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peppy
1. marked by lively action
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perplexity
1. trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
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sulky
1. sullen or moody
2. slow or slothful
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alimentary
1. of or providing nourishment
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probity
1. complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
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helpfully
1. in a helpful manner
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bisexuality
1. showing characteristics of both sexes
2. sexual activity with both men and women
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tinny
1. of or containing tin
2. of very poor quality; flimsy
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annoyingly
1. in an annoying manner or to an annoying degree
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flabby
1. out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
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somatosensory
1. of or relating to the somatosenses
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stringy
1. lean and sinewy
2. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
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solidity
1. the consistency of a solid
2. state of having the interior filled with matter
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yucky
1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
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levity
1. feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
2. a manner lacking seriousness
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immeasurably
1. to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
2. without bounds
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hypothetically
1. by hypothesis
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hermetically
1. in an airtight manner
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uncommonly
1. exceptionally
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kooky
1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
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boxy
1. resembling a box in rectangularity
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salutary
1. tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
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effectually
1. in an effectual manner
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antipathy
1. a feeling of intense dislike
2. the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided
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diddley
1. a small worthless amount
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touristy
1. visited by throngs of tourists
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plausibly
1. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
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courtly
1. refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
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porphyry
1. any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals
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teratology
1. the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism
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institutionally
1. by an institution
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obsessively
1. in a compulsive manner
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handily
1. in a convenient manner
2. with no difficulty
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scrupulously
1. with extreme conscientiousness
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plucky
1. marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
2. showing courage
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untidy
1. not neat and tidy
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phlebotomy
1. surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
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microscopically
1. by using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope
2. as if by using a microscope; with extreme precision and attention to detail; in minute detail
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conciliatory
1. making or willing to make concessions
2. intended to placate
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credibly
1. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
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patrimony
1. a church endowment
2. an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)
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glittery
1. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
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vicariously
1. indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute
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amendatory
1. effecting amendment
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unearthly
1. concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
2. suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
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oligopoly
1. (economics) a market in which control over the supply of a commodity is in the hands of a small number of producers and each one can influence prices and affect competitors
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starkly
1. in a stark manner
2. in sharp outline or contrast
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ratty
1. of or characteristic of rats
2. showing signs of wear and tear
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fearfully
1. in fear
2. in an alarming manner
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humanely
1. in a humane manner
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incompletely
1. not to a full degree or extent
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gaiety
1. a gay feeling
2. a festive merry feeling
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gunny
1. coarse jute fabric
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phoney
1. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
2. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
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dreadfully
1. of a dreadful kind
2. in a dreadful manner
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synonymy
1. the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning
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cushy
1. not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
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indeterminacy
1. the quality of being vague and poorly defined
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irrationality
1. the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding
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autoradiography
1. producing a radiograph by means of the radiation emitted from the specimen being photographed
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crucify
1. kill by nailing onto a cross
2. treat cruelly
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lanky
1. tall and thin and having long slender limbs
2. tall and thin
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axially
1. with respect to an axis
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soliloquy
1. speech you make to yourself
2. a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections
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mammy
1. an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
2. informal terms for a mother
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intentionality
1. expressive of intentions
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hydrography
1. the science of the measurement and description and mapping of the surface waters of the earth with special reference to navigation
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feverishly
1. in a feverish manner
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porgy
1. lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States
2. important deep-bodied food and sport fish of warm and tropical coastal waters; found worldwide
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persuasively
1. in a persuasive manner
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painlessly
1. without pain
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valiantly
1. with valor; in a valiant manner
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infallibility
1. the quality of never making an error
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adamantly
1. inflexibly; unshakably
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suppository
1. a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts
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frighteningly
1. in a terrifying manner
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womanly
1. befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
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judiciously
1. in a judicious manner
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leathery
1. resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
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comely
1. according with custom or propriety
2. very pleasing to the eye
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comparably
1. in a comparable manner or to a comparable degree
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imaginatively
1. with imagination
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rubbery
1. having an elastic texture resembling rubber in flexibility or toughness
2. difficult to chew
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dally
1. behave carelessly or indifferently
2. waste time
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punctually
1. at the expected or proper time
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unwillingly
1. in an unwilling manner
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cholecystectomy
1. surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
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doubtfully
1. in a doubtful manner
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brushy
1. covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets
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groggy
1. stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
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orthogonality
1. the relation of opposition between things at right angles
2. the quality of lying or intersecting at right angles
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rickety
1. inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
2. affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets
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taxiway
1. a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport
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espy
1. catch sight of
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homeboy
1. a fellow male member of a youth gang
2. a male friend from your neighborhood or hometown
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equanimity
1. steadiness of mind under stress
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stonefly
1. primitive winged insect with a flattened body; used as bait by fishermen; aquatic gilled larvae are carnivorous and live beneath stones
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immunogenicity
1. the property of eliciting an immune response
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palaeontology
1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains
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excitability
1. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part
2. being easily excited
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grimy
1. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
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charmingly
1. in a charming manner
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neuroanatomy
1. the anatomy of the nervous system
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synergistically
1. (of group) in a synergistic or cooperative manner
2. (of drugs or muscles) in a synergistic or interactive manner
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advisability
1. the quality of being advisable
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loamy
1. consisting of or having the character of loam
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biddy
1. adult female chicken
2. young bird especially of domestic fowl
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crony
1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
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paperboy
1. a boy who sells or delivers newspapers
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ominously
1. in an ominous manner
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coherency
1. the state of cohering or sticking together
2. logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts
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teary
1. with eyes full of tears
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rhythmically
1. in a rhythmic manner
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fearlessly
1. without fear
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untrustworthy
1. not worthy of trust or belief
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unabashedly
1. in an unabashed manner
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stocky
1. having a short and solid form or stature
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strenuously
1. in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
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laxity
1. the condition of being physiologically lax
2. the quality of being lax and neglectful
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deathly
1. having the physical appearance of death
2. causing or capable of causing death
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industrially
1. by industrial means
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immunochemistry
1. the field of chemistry concerned with chemical processes in immunology (such as chemical studies of antigens and antibodies)
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invisibly
1. without being seen
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meany
1. a person of mean disposition
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ontogeny
1. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
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blustery
1. blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
2. noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others
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droopy
1. hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
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postoperatively
1. after the operation
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royally
1. in a royal manner
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swordplay
1. the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
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skanky
1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
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rookery
1. a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks)
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inconsistently
1. without showing consistency
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blankly
1. in a blank and uncomprehending manner
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chantry
1. an endowment for the singing of Masses
2. a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor
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pageantry
1. a rich and spectacular ceremony
2. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
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phraseology
1. the manner in which something is expressed in words
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marly
1. of or relating to or resembling or abounding in marl
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unwary
1. not alert to danger or deception
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colostomy
1. a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
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alacrity
1. liveliness and eagerness
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pixy
1. creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas
2. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
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skilfully
1. with skill
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algebraically
1. in an algebraic manner
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compactly
1. in a compact manner or state
2. with concise and precise brevity; to the point
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twiggy
1. thin as a twig
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unreliability
1. the trait of not being dependable or reliable
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evolutionarily
1. in an evolutionary way; from an evolutionary point of view
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nosey
1. offensively curious or inquisitive
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stylistically
1. in a rhetorically stylistic manner
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uppity
1. presumptuously arrogant
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sleepily
1. in a sleepy manner
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revelry
1. unrestrained merrymaking
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chambray
1. a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp
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toddy
1. a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
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doily
1. a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl
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tactically
1. with regard to tactics
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tonality
1. any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music
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feathery
1. resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
2. characterized by a covering of feathers
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gaily
1. in a gay manner
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ethology
1. the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats
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goby
1. small spiny-finned fish of coastal or brackish waters having a large head and elongated tapering body having the ventral fins modified as a sucker
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necropsy
1. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
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southwesterly
1. coming from the southwest
2. situated in or oriented toward the southwest
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electromyography
1. diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph
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tatty
1. showing signs of wear and tear
2. tastelessly showy
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tercentenary
1. the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
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counterspy
1. a spy who works against enemy espionage
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fourthly
1. in the fourth place
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spirometry
1. the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity
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embarrassingly
1. causing embarrassment
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northeasterly
1. coming from the northeast
2. situated in or oriented toward the northeast
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alleyway
1. a narrow street with walls on both sides
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robustly
1. in a robust manner
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unfunny
1. not funny; especially failing to achieve the intended humor
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ecclesiology
1. the branch of theology concerned with the nature and the constitution and the functions of a church
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potentiality
1. the inherent capacity for coming into being
2. an aptitude that may be developed
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irreversibly
1. in an irreversible manner
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grungy
1. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
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flyaway
1. guided by whim and fancy
2. (of hair or clothing) worn loose
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provincially
1. by the province; through the province
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marshy
1. (of soil) soft and watery
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straightaway
1. performed with little or no delay
2. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
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regretfully
1. with regret (used in polite formulas)
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banality
1. a trite or obvious remark
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distantly
1. from or at a distance
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queasy
1. causing or able to cause nausea
2. feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
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chalky
1. composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
2. of something having the color of chalk
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weirdly
1. in a weird manner
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summery
1. belonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer
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telegraphy
1. communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire
2. apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
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herpetology
1. the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians
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northwesterly
1. coming from the northwest
2. situated in or oriented toward the northwest
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psychophysiology
1. the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes
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musicality
1. the property of sounding like music
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transitivity
1. (logic and mathematics) a relation between three elements such that if it holds between the first and second and it also holds between the second and third it must necessarily hold between the first and third
2. the grammatical relation created by a transitive verb
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marvelously
1. (used as an intensifier) excellently
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plenipotentiary
1. a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government
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gratify
1. make happy or satisfied
2. yield (to); give satisfaction to
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hydraulically
1. in a hydraulic manner
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fittingly
1. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
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wonky
1. turned or twisted toward one side
2. inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
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heterozygosity
1. the state of being heterozygous; having two different alleles of the same gene
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ventilatory
1. provided with ventilation or involving pulmonary ventilation
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stumpy
1. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
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witchery
1. the art of sorcery
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laparotomy
1. surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
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hackberry
1. any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits
2. small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States
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boggy
1. (of soil) soft and watery
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crossway
1. a junction where one street or road crosses another
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knightly
1. characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
2. being attentive to women like an ideal knight
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millinery
1. shop selling women's hats
2. hats for women; the wares sold by a milliner
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irresistibly
1. incapable of being resisted
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comically
1. in a comical manner
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blocky
1. resembling a block in shape
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finicky
1. exacting especially about details
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audibly
1. in an audible manner
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invincibility
1. the property being difficult or impossible to defeat
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dewy
1. wet with dew
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obliquely
1. to, toward or at one side
2. at an oblique angle
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uneasily
1. with anxiety or apprehension
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jaunty
1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
2. having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
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starchy
1. rigidly formal
2. consisting of or containing starch
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screwy
1. not behaving normally
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splay
1. spread open or apart
2. turn outward
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dissimilarity
1. the quality of being dissimilar
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perversity
1. deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
2. deliberately deviating from what is good
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haphazardly
1. in a random manner
2. without care; in a slapdash manner
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pathetically
1. in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
2. arousing scornful pity
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snobbery
1. the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
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topologically
1. from the point of view of topology
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parley
1. a negotiation between enemies
2. discuss, as between enemies
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reversibility
1. the quality of being reversible in either direction
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informality
1. a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously
2. freedom from constraint or embarrassment
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inaccurately
1. in an inaccurate manner
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craggy
1. having hills and crags
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cometary
1. of or relating to or resembling a comet
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cunningly
1. in an attractive manner
2. in an subtle, cunning manner
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compressibility
1. the property of being able to occupy less space
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quackery
1. medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings
2. the dishonesty of a charlatan
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villainy
1. the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
2. a criminal or vicious act
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osteotomy
1. surgical sectioning of bone
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startlingly
1. in a startling manner
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ethicality
1. The state, quality or manner of conforming to accepted standards of conduct.
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heterosexuality
1. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex
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immobility
1. remaining in place
2. the quality of not moving
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blithely
1. in a joyous manner
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fashionably
1. in a fashionable manner
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phenomenally
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reputedly
1. by repute; according to general belief
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obnoxiously
1. in an obnoxious manner
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lobotomy
1. surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
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cynically
1. with cynicism; in a cynical manner
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pacify
1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
2. fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)
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directionality
1. the property of a microphone or antenna of being more sensitive in one direction than in another
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precariously
1. in a precarious manner
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physicality
1. preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites
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hideously
1. in a hideous manner
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motherly
1. befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
2. in a maternal manner; as a mother
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wispy
1. thin and weak
2. lacking clarity or distinctness
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gnarly
1. used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
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sociobiology
1. the branch of biology that conducts comparative studies of the social organization of animals (including human beings) with regard to its evolutionary history
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rhetorically
1. in a rhetorical manner
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neuropsychiatry
1. the branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system
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shamefully
1. in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
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legislatively
1. by legislation
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wiry
1. of or relating to wire
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marquetry
1. inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture
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jealously
1. with jealousy
2. with jealousy; in an envious manner
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lory
1. small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush-tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits
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deary
1. a special loved one
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nobly
1. in a noble manner
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astrometry
1. the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
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crybaby
1. a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy
2. a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
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peaceably
1. in a peaceable manner
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doughboy
1. an American infantryman in World War I
2. a rounded lump of dough that is deep-fried and served as hot bread
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breathlessly
1. in a breathless manner
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sparsity
1. the property of being scanty or scattered; lacking denseness
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tippy
1. (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
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irritably
1. in a petulant manner
2. in an irritable manner
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gorgeously
1. in an impressively beautiful manner
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noonday
1. the middle of the day
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courteously
1. in a polite manner
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meekly
1. in a submissive or spiritless manner
2. in a humble manner
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straightforwardly
1. with firmness and conviction; without compromise
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refectory
1. a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)
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luminary
1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
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mutuality
1. a reciprocality of sentiments
2. a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
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fugly
1. (slang) extremely ugly
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morbidly
1. in a morbid manner or to a morbid degree
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palfrey
1. especially a light saddle horse for a woman
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densitometry
1. measuring the optical density of a substance by shining light on it and measuring its transmission
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mealy
1. containing meal or made of meal
2. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
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dray
1. a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage
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diversionary
1. (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive
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roundly
1. in a round manner
2. in a blunt direct manner
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sheepishly
1. in a sheepish manner
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warily
1. in a wary manner
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phonetically
1. by phonetics
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googly
1. a cricket ball bowled as if to break one way that actually breaks in the opposite way
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amicably
1. in an amicable manner
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sprightly
1. full of spirit and vitality
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haply
1. by accident
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gadgetry
1. appliances collectively
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shakily
1. in an insecurely shaky manner
2. in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking
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advantageously
1. in a manner affording benefit or advantage
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sagacity
1. the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
2. the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating
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limey
1. a man of English descent
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wistfully
1. in a wistful manner
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counterinsurgency
1. actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency
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neighborly
1. exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
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wrinkly
1. marked by wrinkles
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perfunctory
1. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
2. done or produced as a formality only
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perfidy
1. betrayal of a trust
2. an act of deliberate betrayal
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stiffly
1. in a stiff manner
2. in a rigid manner
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festivity
1. any joyous diversion
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immensity
1. unusual largeness in size or extent or number
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uncharacteristically
1. in uncharacteristic manner
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therapeutically
1. for therapeutic purposes
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hesitantly
1. with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
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adjudicatory
1. concerned with adjudicating
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humorously
1. in a humorous manner
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victoriously
1. in a victorious manner
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reclassify
1. classify anew, change the previous classification
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acceptably
1. in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
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steganography
1. act of writing in code or cipher
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prissy
1. exaggeratedly proper
2. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
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southeasterly
1. coming from the southeast
2. situated in or oriented toward the southeast
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funnily
1. in a strange manner
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masterly
1. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
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butchery
1. a building where animals are butchered
2. the business of a butcher
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variably
1. with variation; in a variable manner or to a variable degree
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unconstitutionally
1. in an unconstitutional manner
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foolhardy
1. marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
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demystify
1. make less mysterious or remove the mystery from
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unnaturally
1. in an unnatural way
2. not according to nature; not by natural means
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unsanitary
1. not sanitary or healthful
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panoply
1. a complete and impressive array
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credulity
1. tendency to believe readily
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oversupply
1. the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall
2. supply with an excess of
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warty
1. (of skin) covered with warts or projections that resemble warts
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mucky
1. (of soil) soft and watery
2. dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck
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diplomatically
1. with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
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nullity
1. the state of nonexistence
2. something that is null (especially an enactment that has no legal validity)
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geologically
1. with respect to geology
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transversely
1. in a transverse manner
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remarry
1. marry, not for the first time
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contractility
1. the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter
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canty
1. lively and brisk
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streaky
1. marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
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indignity
1. an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
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erratically
1. in an erratic unpredictable manner
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halfpenny
1. an English coin worth half a penny
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provably
1. in an obvious and provable manner
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separability
1. the capability of being separated
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sociability
1. the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows
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volcanology
1. the branch of geology that studies volcanoes
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stringency
1. a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit
2. conscientious attention to rules and details
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sublimity
1. nobility in thought or feeling or style
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patency
1. the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct
2. the property of being easy to see and understand
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reflexivity
1. the coreferential relation between a reflexive pronoun and its antecedent
2. (logic and mathematics) a relation such that it holds between an element and itself
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flyway
1. the geographic route along which birds customarily migrate
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frivolity
1. the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
2. something of little value or significance
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washy
1. overly diluted; thin and insipid
2. having lost freshness or brilliance of color
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staunchly
1. in a staunch manner
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scrawny
1. being very thin
2. inferior in size or quality
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peppery
1. having the piquant burning taste of peppers
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frugality
1. prudence in avoiding waste
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disappointingly
1. in a disappointing manner
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cranny
1. a long narrow depression in a surface
2. a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall)
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springy
1. elastic; rebounds readily
2. (of movements) light and confidently active
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interrogatory
1. formal systematic questioning
2. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
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nephrectomy
1. surgical removal of a kidney
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preachy
1. inclined to or marked by tedious moralization
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catty
1. any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams)
2. marked by or arising from malice
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ferociously
1. in a physically fierce manner
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unbearably
1. to an unbearable degree
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sigmoidoscopy
1. visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
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shrilly
1. in a shrill voice
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harpy
1. a malicious woman with a fierce temper
2. any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes
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kingly
1. having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
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inflexibility
1. a lack of physical flexibility
2. the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
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revelatory
1. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
2. prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
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programmability
1. the abstract capability of being programmable.
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cryosurgery
1. the use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers)
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tensely
1. in a tense manner
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chesty
1. marked by a large or well-developed chest
2. having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
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microsurgery
1. surgery using operating microscopes and miniaturized precision instruments to perform intricate procedures on very small structures
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fealty
1. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
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ardently
1. in an ardent manner
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crumbly
1. easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
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autocracy
1. a political system governed by a single individual
2. a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual
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clammy
1. unpleasantly cool and humid
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peavy
1. a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs
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fluoroscopy
1. examination of body structures using a fluoroscope
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subentry
1. An entry, such as one in an account or reference work, that is included within a main entry.
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latterly
1. in the recent past
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someway
1. in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
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persistency
1. persistent determination
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raspy
1. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
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contextually
1. in a manner dependent on context
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subcutaneously
1. below the skin
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endarterectomy
1. surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis
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nonconformity
1. lack of harmony or correspondence
2. a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs
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avidly
1. in an avid manner
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achy
1. causing a dull and steady pain
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seductively
1. in a tempting seductive manner
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brassy
1. resembling the sound of a brass instrument
2. tastelessly showy
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matey
1. (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
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ingeniously
1. in an ingenious manner
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otorhinolaryngology
1. the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat
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measurably
1. to a measurable degree
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misogyny
1. hatred of women
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articulatory
1. of or relating to articulation
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excruciatingly
1. in a very painful manner
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unceremoniously
1. in an unceremonious manner
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impotency
1. the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
2. an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate
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inspiratory
1. pertaining to the drawing in phase of respiration
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minutely
1. in minute detail
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simultaneity
1. happening or existing or done at the same time
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slyly
1. in an subtle, cunning manner
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haberdashery
1. a store where men's clothes are sold
2. the drygoods sold by a haberdasher
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woodsy
1. characteristic or suggestive of woods
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unreality
1. the quality possessed by something that is unreal
2. the state of being insubstantial or imaginary; not existing objectively or in fact
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lymphadenopathy
1. chronic abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes (usually associated with disease)
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poignancy
1. a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
2. a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
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meritocracy
1. a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
2. the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
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indignantly
1. in an indignant manner
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absorbency
1. the property of being absorbent
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tribology
1. the branch of engineering that deals with the interaction of surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears): their design and friction and wear and lubrication
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authoritatively
1. in an authoritative and magisterial manner
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captaincy
1. the post of captain
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crossly
1. in an ill-natured manner
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incumbency
1. the term during which some position is held
2. a duty that is incumbent upon you
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zealously
1. in a zealous manner
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liberality
1. an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
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timidly
1. in a shy or timid or bashful manner
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1. a lack of harmony
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1. a time immediately before the present
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