LM-Lexicon/Oxford · Datasets at Hugging Face

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scant	you chose to use the motorway with scant regard for others , for your own purposes and your own enjoyment , and that is a crime in itself .	barely sufficient or adequate	oxford	[]	"you chose to use the motorway with scant regard for others , for your own purposes and your own enjoyment , and that is a crime in itself ." What is the definition of "scant"?
fatten	but the restaurant industry seems to be locked in a horse race to fatten up our bellies and our arteries .	make or become fat or fatter	oxford	[]	"but the restaurant industry seems to be locked in a horse race to fatten up our bellies and our arteries ." What is the definition of "fatten"?
cloud	the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the french	a cause of worry or gloom or trouble	oxford	[]	"the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the french" What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	the use of embryonic stem cells , however , is clouded by the ethical issues that surround the use of cells harvested from early human embryos .	make ( a matter or mental process ) unclear or uncertain	oxford	[]	"the use of embryonic stem cells , however , is clouded by the ethical issues that surround the use of cells harvested from early human embryos ." What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	the smoke clouded above the houses	billow up in the form of a cloud	oxford	[]	"the smoke clouded above the houses" What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	she shivered , suddenly cold - the sun had disappeared behind some wispy clouds .	a visible mass of condensed watery vapour floating in the atmosphere , typically high above the general level of the ground	oxford	[]	"she shivered , suddenly cold - the sun had disappeared behind some wispy clouds ." What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	but as i hesitated , the cataracts clouded over and the old blind man clicked his tongue .	make or become less clear or transparent	oxford	[]	"but as i hesitated , the cataracts clouded over and the old blind man clicked his tongue ." What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	his head was in the clouds	out of touch with reality	oxford	[]	"his head was in the clouds" What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	their faces were clouded with sadness	make gloomy or depressed	oxford	[]	"their faces were clouded with sadness" What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	a mixed flash of anger and fear and apprehension clouded his face .	( of an emotion such as worry , sorrow , or anger ) show in ( someone 's face )	oxford	[]	"a mixed flash of anger and fear and apprehension clouded his face ." What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	it discharged a cloud of spores	a group of many things in the air or on the ground	oxford	[]	"it discharged a cloud of spores" What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	this was juan 's first major trip , but we still made good progress despite the clouds of mosquitoes and raucous birds that plagued us for the first 500m .	a large number of insects or birds moving together	oxford	[]	"this was juan 's first major trip , but we still made good progress despite the clouds of mosquitoes and raucous birds that plagued us for the first 500m ." What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	yes , the cloud is giving a whole new meaning to `` plug and play . '	a network of remote servers hosted on the internet and used to store , manage , and process data in place of local servers or personal computers	oxford	[]	"yes , the cloud is giving a whole new meaning to `` plug and play . '" What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	the stroke clouded memories of her youth	make less clear	oxford	[]	"the stroke clouded memories of her youth" What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	he glanced at the sky , clouded with fog , the sun hidden from view .	darken ( the sky ) with cloud	oxford	[]	"he glanced at the sky , clouded with fog , the sun hidden from view ." What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	after that mistake he was under a cloud	suspicion affecting your reputation	oxford	[]	"after that mistake he was under a cloud" What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	the rows have clouded an otherwise optimistic mood after seven days of tough talking by ministers from 180 nations .	spoil ( something )	oxford	[]	"the rows have clouded an otherwise optimistic mood after seven days of tough talking by ministers from 180 nations ." What is the definition of "cloud"?
cloud	his face darkened , as if a cloud had passed over it .	a frowning or depressed look	oxford	[]	"his face darkened , as if a cloud had passed over it ." What is the definition of "cloud"?
vary	there are a number of recognized subspecies that vary considerably in size .	differ in size , amount , degree , or nature from something else of the same general class	oxford	[]	"there are a number of recognized subspecies that vary considerably in size ." What is the definition of "vary"?
vary	prices vary	be subject to change in accordance with a variable	oxford	[]	"prices vary" What is the definition of "vary"?
vary	however , the courts can insist that payments vary over time as circumstances change .	change from one condition , form , or state to another	oxford	[]	"however , the courts can insist that payments vary over time as circumstances change ." What is the definition of "vary"?
vary	it has been found that instead of practicing one action repeatedly , it is better to vary the action continuously .	introduce modifications or changes into ( something ) so as to make it different or less uniform	oxford	[]	"it has been found that instead of practicing one action repeatedly , it is better to vary the action continuously ." What is the definition of "vary"?
croaker	it needs to be yellower , is what these pusillanimous croakers really mean .	a person or animal that croaks .	oxford	[]	"it needs to be yellower , is what these pusillanimous croakers really mean ." What is the definition of "croaker"?
improbability	impossibility should never be confused with improbability	the quality of being improbable	oxford	[]	"impossibility should never be confused with improbability" What is the definition of "improbability"?
improbability	they pointed to the improbability of her escape , bound and tied , from a vicious gunman with a dog .	the quality of being improbable ; unlikelihood	oxford	[]	"they pointed to the improbability of her escape , bound and tied , from a vicious gunman with a dog ." What is the definition of "improbability"?
cistron	the estimate was defined at the scale of cistrons so as to exclude the possibility of recombination .	a section of a dna or rna molecule that codes for a specific polypeptide in protein synthesis .	oxford	[]	"the estimate was defined at the scale of cistrons so as to exclude the possibility of recombination ." What is the definition of "cistron"?
raunchy	a raunchy novel	earthy and sexually explicit	oxford	[]	"a raunchy novel" What is the definition of "raunchy"?
adapter	there 's also a connector ( and an adapter if you need it ) for handling different types of monitors .	a device for connecting pieces of equipment that can not be connected directly	oxford	[]	"there 's also a connector ( and an adapter if you need it ) for handling different types of monitors ." What is the definition of "adapter"?
adapter	the adapter / writer on this occasion was giles cooper , with robert banks stewart producing .	a person who adapts a text to make it suitable for filming , broadcasting , or the stage .	oxford	[]	"the adapter / writer on this occasion was giles cooper , with robert banks stewart producing ." What is the definition of "adapter"?
researcher	researchers have identified eight genes that can affect different races .	a person who carries out academic or scientific research	oxford	[]	"researchers have identified eight genes that can affect different races ." What is the definition of "researcher"?
researcher	starting points for the researcher could be the large collection of pamphlets about her at yale university .	a person whose job involves discovering or verifying information for use in a book , programme , etc .	oxford	[]	"starting points for the researcher could be the large collection of pamphlets about her at yale university ." What is the definition of "researcher"?
careerist	i did n't ask them why , but either morality or potential careerist reasons were likely .	concerned mainly with advancement in one 's profession	oxford	[]	"i did n't ask them why , but either morality or potential careerist reasons were likely ." What is the definition of "careerist"?
careerist	it is manifestly not what public servants and military careerists are used to .	a careerist person	oxford	[]	"it is manifestly not what public servants and military careerists are used to ." What is the definition of "careerist"?
morse	using any key , you can morse a message ; the program is the 'receiver ' and prints what it 'hears ' .	signal ( something ) using morse code	oxford	[]	"using any key , you can morse a message ; the program is the 'receiver ' and prints what it 'hears ' ." What is the definition of "morse"?
morse	campers are taught in an underground training center , learning to read navigational maps and to signal with flags and in morse code .	an alphabet or code in which letters are represented by combinations of long and short light or sound signals	oxford	[]	"campers are taught in an underground training center , learning to read navigational maps and to signal with flags and in morse code ." What is the definition of "morse"?
scrumpy	i risked a pint of old rosie , scrumpy cider twice the strength of normal beer !	rough strong cider , especially as made in the west country of england .	oxford	[]	"i risked a pint of old rosie , scrumpy cider twice the strength of normal beer !" What is the definition of "scrumpy"?
pinot	it features a pinot gris , riesling , sauvignon blanc and pinot noir , all at about the $ 20 mark .	a wine made from pinot grapes .	oxford	[]	"it features a pinot gris , riesling , sauvignon blanc and pinot noir , all at about the $ 20 mark ." What is the definition of "pinot"?
pinot	important grapes grown here are merlot , pinot noir , chardonnay , muscat , and sémillon .	any of several varieties of wine grape , especially the chief varieties pinot noir , a black grape , and pinot blanc and pinot gris , white grapes .	oxford	[]	"important grapes grown here are merlot , pinot noir , chardonnay , muscat , and sémillon ." What is the definition of "pinot"?
excite	excite the neurons	produce a magnetic field in	oxford	[]	"excite the neurons" What is the definition of "excite"?
excite	for davis to beat the recall , he must do more to excite his own troops to come to his rescue .	cause ( someone ) to feel very enthusiastic and eager	oxford	[]	"for davis to beat the recall , he must do more to excite his own troops to come to his rescue ." What is the definition of "excite"?
excite	yet it excites no nostalgia : glad to have been , we do n't dream of going back .	give rise to ( a feeling or reaction )	oxford	[]	"yet it excites no nostalgia : glad to have been , we do n't dream of going back ." What is the definition of "excite"?
excite	atp provides the energy to excite the electrons , and luciferin is one of the relatively rare molecules that gives off energy as light rather than heat .	produce a state of increased energy or activity in ( a physical or biological system )	oxford	[]	"atp provides the energy to excite the electrons , and luciferin is one of the relatively rare molecules that gives off energy as light rather than heat ." What is the definition of "excite"?
excite	excite the atoms	raise to a higher energy level	oxford	[]	"excite the atoms" What is the definition of "excite"?
swage	its reduced hazard ammunition features a core of pure bismuth that is first cast , then swaged and finally plated with a jacket of pure copper .	shape ( metal ) using a swage , especially in order to reduce its cross section	oxford	[]	"its reduced hazard ammunition features a core of pure bismuth that is first cast , then swaged and finally plated with a jacket of pure copper ." What is the definition of "swage"?
swage	these spring swages were carefully patterned after the shapes contained in an original drew calking die i bought from the company many years ago .	a shaped tool or die for giving a desired form to metal by hammering or pressure .	oxford	[]	"these spring swages were carefully patterned after the shapes contained in an original drew calking die i bought from the company many years ago ." What is the definition of "swage"?
prediction	i have no doubt that willie is right in his predictions , but will his call fall on deaf ears ?	a thing predicted ; a forecast	oxford	[]	"i have no doubt that willie is right in his predictions , but will his call fall on deaf ears ?" What is the definition of "prediction"?
prediction	for the sake of argument here , i 'm going to denote a difference between understanding and prediction .	the action of predicting something	oxford	[]	"for the sake of argument here , i 'm going to denote a difference between understanding and prediction ." What is the definition of "prediction"?
grating	precious heard a grating noise and then silence .	sounding harsh and unpleasant	oxford	[]	"precious heard a grating noise and then silence ." What is the definition of "grating"?
grating	why is that the most obnoxious , most annoying , the most grating and jarring is the most popular ?	irritating	oxford	[]	"why is that the most obnoxious , most annoying , the most grating and jarring is the most popular ?" What is the definition of "grating"?
grating	aluminum is used in hulls , deckhouses , and hatch covers of commercial ships , as well as in equipment items , such as ladders , railings , gratings , windows , and doors .	a framework of parallel or crossed bars , typically preventing access through an opening while permitting communication or ventilation .	oxford	[]	"aluminum is used in hulls , deckhouses , and hatch covers of commercial ships , as well as in equipment items , such as ladders , railings , gratings , windows , and doors ." What is the definition of "grating"?
grating	the etched etalon filter used in our single mode design has broader spectral characteristics than the gratings used in a typical dfb laser , which makes it less effective at filtering off-peak wavelengths .	a set of equally spaced parallel wires , or a surface ruled with equally spaced parallel lines , used to produce spectra by diffraction .	oxford	[]	"the etched etalon filter used in our single mode design has broader spectral characteristics than the gratings used in a typical dfb laser , which makes it less effective at filtering off-peak wavelengths ." What is the definition of "grating"?
butthole	how in the name of zeus 's butthole did you get out of your cell ?	a person 's anus .	oxford	[]	"how in the name of zeus 's butthole did you get out of your cell ?" What is the definition of "butthole"?
butthole	she 's being a complete butthole and making decisions that are absurdly idiotic .	an irritating or contemptible person	oxford	[]	"she 's being a complete butthole and making decisions that are absurdly idiotic ." What is the definition of "butthole"?
vis-a-vis	they sat vis-a-vis at the table	face-to-face with ; literally `face to face '	oxford	[]	"they sat vis-a-vis at the table" What is the definition of "vis-a-vis"?
mango	i have a mango tree that 's been in the ground two years .	the evergreen tropical indian tree which bears the mango .	oxford	[]	"i have a mango tree that 's been in the ground two years ." What is the definition of "mango"?
mango	in many parts of the world mangoes are n't exported much , because the locals eat them all .	a fleshy , oval , yellowish-red tropical fruit which is eaten ripe or used green for pickles or chutneys .	oxford	[]	"in many parts of the world mangoes are n't exported much , because the locals eat them all ." What is the definition of "mango"?
mango	among these are the dark green jamaican mango and the red- and black-billed streamertail hummingbirds .	a tropical american hummingbird that typically has green plumage with purple feathers on the wings , tail , or head .	oxford	[]	"among these are the dark green jamaican mango and the red- and black-billed streamertail hummingbirds ." What is the definition of "mango"?
personalty	the 1860 census is better suited to this purpose because its schedule for free inhabitants included property values for both realty and personalty .	a person 's personal property .	oxford	[]	"the 1860 census is better suited to this purpose because its schedule for free inhabitants included property values for both realty and personalty ." What is the definition of "personalty"?
befall	he promised that no harm would befall her	become of ; happen to	oxford	[]	"he promised that no harm would befall her" What is the definition of "befall"?
aeronaut	the aeronauts tested a three-winged glider , but when the lower wing kept catching on the dunes avery removed it .	a traveller in a hot-air balloon , airship , or other flying craft .	oxford	[]	"the aeronauts tested a three-winged glider , but when the lower wing kept catching on the dunes avery removed it ." What is the definition of "aeronaut"?
craggy	it has steep , craggy slopes and can be reached from glen nevis via meall .	( of a cliff or rock face ) rough and uneven .	oxford	[]	"it has steep , craggy slopes and can be reached from glen nevis via meall ." What is the definition of "craggy"?
craggy	but she shares with him an affinity for the craggy geological formations of the eastern washington landscape .	( of a landscape ) having many crags	oxford	[]	"but she shares with him an affinity for the craggy geological formations of the eastern washington landscape ." What is the definition of "craggy"?
craggy	he pushed back the hood and the early morning sun highlighted a craggy , chiseled face with almost colorless blue eyes .	( of a man 's face ) rugged and rough-textured in an attractive way .	oxford	[]	"he pushed back the hood and the early morning sun highlighted a craggy , chiseled face with almost colorless blue eyes ." What is the definition of "craggy"?
pharmacogenetics	therapeutics also needs to be studied in relationship to genetic factors , i.e. , pharmacogenetics .	the branch of pharmacology concerned with the effect of genetic factors on reactions to drugs .	oxford	[]	"therapeutics also needs to be studied in relationship to genetic factors , i.e. , pharmacogenetics ." What is the definition of "pharmacogenetics"?
moptop	in may 1963 , britain was firmly in the grip of beatlemania , with the loveable moptops bestriding the hit parade with their first number one , from me to you .	a man with a moptop hairstyle .	oxford	[]	"in may 1963 , britain was firmly in the grip of beatlemania , with the loveable moptops bestriding the hit parade with their first number one , from me to you ." What is the definition of "moptop"?
moptop	chris looked innocent , an abba fan with a well-shampooed moptop and a goofy grin .	a man 's hairstyle in the form of a long shaggy bob .	oxford	[]	"chris looked innocent , an abba fan with a well-shampooed moptop and a goofy grin ." What is the definition of "moptop"?
lordosis	other postcopulatory calls function in prolonging lordosis of the mated female , attracting other females or deterring males .	a posture assumed by some female mammals during mating , in which the back is arched downward .	oxford	[]	"other postcopulatory calls function in prolonging lordosis of the mated female , attracting other females or deterring males ." What is the definition of "lordosis"?
lordosis	patients develop thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis as vertebral height is lost .	excessive inward curvature of the spine .	oxford	[]	"patients develop thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis as vertebral height is lost ." What is the definition of "lordosis"?
uncertainty	lesser goals will be blown off course in an environment of uncertainty and constant change .	the state of being uncertain	oxford	[]	"lesser goals will be blown off course in an environment of uncertainty and constant change ." What is the definition of "uncertainty"?
uncertainty	the uncertainty of the outcome	being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance	oxford	[]	"the uncertainty of the outcome" What is the definition of "uncertainty"?
tequila	but it sells miniature bottles of spirits like vodka and tequila by the side of the machine .	a mexican alcoholic spirit made from an agave .	oxford	[]	"but it sells miniature bottles of spirits like vodka and tequila by the side of the machine ." What is the definition of "tequila"?
kaki	for vibrant colour outdoors in january few trees can compete with diospyros kaki , the persimmon tree , laden with fruit resembling bright orange apples .	the japanese persimmon .	oxford	[]	"for vibrant colour outdoors in january few trees can compete with diospyros kaki , the persimmon tree , laden with fruit resembling bright orange apples ." What is the definition of "kaki"?
sundress	she was wearing a light , white sundress and a white sunhat with a wide brim , both complete with yellow ribbon that brought out the gold flecks in her eyes .	a light , loose , sleeveless dress , typically having a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps .	oxford	[]	"she was wearing a light , white sundress and a white sunhat with a wide brim , both complete with yellow ribbon that brought out the gold flecks in her eyes ." What is the definition of "sundress"?
pharmaceutic	the pharmaceutical industry	of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists	oxford	[]	"the pharmaceutical industry" What is the definition of "pharmaceutic"?
hyoid	the chimaeran hyoid is , it turns out , quite happy supporting the operculum and has no interest in the palatoquadrate .	a u-shaped bone in the neck which supports the tongue .	oxford	[]	"the chimaeran hyoid is , it turns out , quite happy supporting the operculum and has no interest in the palatoquadrate ." What is the definition of "hyoid"?
microspore	the polarity of the micro-gametophyte ( pollen grain ) of flowering plants is related to the proximal-distal axis of the microspore from which it develops .	the smaller of the two kinds of spore produced by some ferns .	oxford	[]	"the polarity of the micro-gametophyte ( pollen grain ) of flowering plants is related to the proximal-distal axis of the microspore from which it develops ." What is the definition of "microspore"?
compete	the war-generated industrial boom competed with the manpower needs of the armies .	strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others	oxford	[]	"the war-generated industrial boom competed with the manpower needs of the armies ." What is the definition of "compete"?
compete	only nine months after he started physique training , williams competed in his first contest .	take part in a contest	oxford	[]	"only nine months after he started physique training , williams competed in his first contest ." What is the definition of "compete"?
compete	in a globalised world it could no longer compete with capitalism and simply gave up , exhausted .	be able to rival another or others	oxford	[]	"in a globalised world it could no longer compete with capitalism and simply gave up , exhausted ." What is the definition of "compete"?

scant

you chose to use the motorway with scant regard for others , for your own purposes and your own enjoyment , and that is a crime in itself .

barely sufficient or adequate

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"you chose to use the motorway with scant regard for others , for your own purposes and your own enjoyment , and that is a crime in itself ." What is the definition of "scant"?

fatten

but the restaurant industry seems to be locked in a horse race to fatten up our bellies and our arteries .

make or become fat or fatter

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"but the restaurant industry seems to be locked in a horse race to fatten up our bellies and our arteries ." What is the definition of "fatten"?

cloud

the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the french

a cause of worry or gloom or trouble

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"the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the french" What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

the use of embryonic stem cells , however , is clouded by the ethical issues that surround the use of cells harvested from early human embryos .

make ( a matter or mental process ) unclear or uncertain

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"the use of embryonic stem cells , however , is clouded by the ethical issues that surround the use of cells harvested from early human embryos ." What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

the smoke clouded above the houses

billow up in the form of a cloud

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"the smoke clouded above the houses" What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

she shivered , suddenly cold - the sun had disappeared behind some wispy clouds .

a visible mass of condensed watery vapour floating in the atmosphere , typically high above the general level of the ground

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"she shivered , suddenly cold - the sun had disappeared behind some wispy clouds ." What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

but as i hesitated , the cataracts clouded over and the old blind man clicked his tongue .

make or become less clear or transparent

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"but as i hesitated , the cataracts clouded over and the old blind man clicked his tongue ." What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

his head was in the clouds

out of touch with reality

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"his head was in the clouds" What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

their faces were clouded with sadness

make gloomy or depressed

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"their faces were clouded with sadness" What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

a mixed flash of anger and fear and apprehension clouded his face .

( of an emotion such as worry , sorrow , or anger ) show in ( someone 's face )

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"a mixed flash of anger and fear and apprehension clouded his face ." What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

it discharged a cloud of spores

a group of many things in the air or on the ground

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"it discharged a cloud of spores" What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

this was juan 's first major trip , but we still made good progress despite the clouds of mosquitoes and raucous birds that plagued us for the first 500m .

a large number of insects or birds moving together

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"this was juan 's first major trip , but we still made good progress despite the clouds of mosquitoes and raucous birds that plagued us for the first 500m ." What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

yes , the cloud is giving a whole new meaning to `` plug and play . '

a network of remote servers hosted on the internet and used to store , manage , and process data in place of local servers or personal computers

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"yes , the cloud is giving a whole new meaning to `` plug and play . '" What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

the stroke clouded memories of her youth

make less clear

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"the stroke clouded memories of her youth" What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

he glanced at the sky , clouded with fog , the sun hidden from view .

darken ( the sky ) with cloud

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"he glanced at the sky , clouded with fog , the sun hidden from view ." What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

after that mistake he was under a cloud

suspicion affecting your reputation

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"after that mistake he was under a cloud" What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

the rows have clouded an otherwise optimistic mood after seven days of tough talking by ministers from 180 nations .

spoil ( something )

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"the rows have clouded an otherwise optimistic mood after seven days of tough talking by ministers from 180 nations ." What is the definition of "cloud"?

cloud

his face darkened , as if a cloud had passed over it .

a frowning or depressed look

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"his face darkened , as if a cloud had passed over it ." What is the definition of "cloud"?

vary

there are a number of recognized subspecies that vary considerably in size .

differ in size , amount , degree , or nature from something else of the same general class

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"there are a number of recognized subspecies that vary considerably in size ." What is the definition of "vary"?

vary

prices vary

be subject to change in accordance with a variable

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"prices vary" What is the definition of "vary"?

vary

however , the courts can insist that payments vary over time as circumstances change .

change from one condition , form , or state to another

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"however , the courts can insist that payments vary over time as circumstances change ." What is the definition of "vary"?

vary

it has been found that instead of practicing one action repeatedly , it is better to vary the action continuously .

introduce modifications or changes into ( something ) so as to make it different or less uniform

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"it has been found that instead of practicing one action repeatedly , it is better to vary the action continuously ." What is the definition of "vary"?

croaker

it needs to be yellower , is what these pusillanimous croakers really mean .

a person or animal that croaks .

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"it needs to be yellower , is what these pusillanimous croakers really mean ." What is the definition of "croaker"?

improbability

impossibility should never be confused with improbability

the quality of being improbable

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"impossibility should never be confused with improbability" What is the definition of "improbability"?

improbability

they pointed to the improbability of her escape , bound and tied , from a vicious gunman with a dog .

the quality of being improbable ; unlikelihood

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"they pointed to the improbability of her escape , bound and tied , from a vicious gunman with a dog ." What is the definition of "improbability"?

cistron

the estimate was defined at the scale of cistrons so as to exclude the possibility of recombination .

a section of a dna or rna molecule that codes for a specific polypeptide in protein synthesis .

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"the estimate was defined at the scale of cistrons so as to exclude the possibility of recombination ." What is the definition of "cistron"?

raunchy

a raunchy novel

earthy and sexually explicit

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"a raunchy novel" What is the definition of "raunchy"?

adapter

there 's also a connector ( and an adapter if you need it ) for handling different types of monitors .

a device for connecting pieces of equipment that can not be connected directly

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"there 's also a connector ( and an adapter if you need it ) for handling different types of monitors ." What is the definition of "adapter"?

adapter

the adapter / writer on this occasion was giles cooper , with robert banks stewart producing .

a person who adapts a text to make it suitable for filming , broadcasting , or the stage .

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"the adapter / writer on this occasion was giles cooper , with robert banks stewart producing ." What is the definition of "adapter"?

researcher

researchers have identified eight genes that can affect different races .

a person who carries out academic or scientific research

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"researchers have identified eight genes that can affect different races ." What is the definition of "researcher"?

researcher

starting points for the researcher could be the large collection of pamphlets about her at yale university .

a person whose job involves discovering or verifying information for use in a book , programme , etc .

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"starting points for the researcher could be the large collection of pamphlets about her at yale university ." What is the definition of "researcher"?

careerist

i did n't ask them why , but either morality or potential careerist reasons were likely .

concerned mainly with advancement in one 's profession

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"i did n't ask them why , but either morality or potential careerist reasons were likely ." What is the definition of "careerist"?

careerist

it is manifestly not what public servants and military careerists are used to .

a careerist person

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"it is manifestly not what public servants and military careerists are used to ." What is the definition of "careerist"?

morse

using any key , you can morse a message ; the program is the 'receiver ' and prints what it 'hears ' .

signal ( something ) using morse code

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"using any key , you can morse a message ; the program is the 'receiver ' and prints what it 'hears ' ." What is the definition of "morse"?

morse

campers are taught in an underground training center , learning to read navigational maps and to signal with flags and in morse code .

an alphabet or code in which letters are represented by combinations of long and short light or sound signals

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"campers are taught in an underground training center , learning to read navigational maps and to signal with flags and in morse code ." What is the definition of "morse"?

scrumpy

i risked a pint of old rosie , scrumpy cider twice the strength of normal beer !

rough strong cider , especially as made in the west country of england .

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"i risked a pint of old rosie , scrumpy cider twice the strength of normal beer !" What is the definition of "scrumpy"?

pinot

it features a pinot gris , riesling , sauvignon blanc and pinot noir , all at about the $ 20 mark .

a wine made from pinot grapes .

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"it features a pinot gris , riesling , sauvignon blanc and pinot noir , all at about the $ 20 mark ." What is the definition of "pinot"?

pinot

important grapes grown here are merlot , pinot noir , chardonnay , muscat , and sémillon .

any of several varieties of wine grape , especially the chief varieties pinot noir , a black grape , and pinot blanc and pinot gris , white grapes .

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"important grapes grown here are merlot , pinot noir , chardonnay , muscat , and sémillon ." What is the definition of "pinot"?

excite

excite the neurons

produce a magnetic field in

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"excite the neurons" What is the definition of "excite"?

excite

for davis to beat the recall , he must do more to excite his own troops to come to his rescue .

cause ( someone ) to feel very enthusiastic and eager

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"for davis to beat the recall , he must do more to excite his own troops to come to his rescue ." What is the definition of "excite"?

excite

yet it excites no nostalgia : glad to have been , we do n't dream of going back .

give rise to ( a feeling or reaction )

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"yet it excites no nostalgia : glad to have been , we do n't dream of going back ." What is the definition of "excite"?

excite

atp provides the energy to excite the electrons , and luciferin is one of the relatively rare molecules that gives off energy as light rather than heat .

produce a state of increased energy or activity in ( a physical or biological system )

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"atp provides the energy to excite the electrons , and luciferin is one of the relatively rare molecules that gives off energy as light rather than heat ." What is the definition of "excite"?

excite

excite the atoms

raise to a higher energy level

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"excite the atoms" What is the definition of "excite"?

swage

its reduced hazard ammunition features a core of pure bismuth that is first cast , then swaged and finally plated with a jacket of pure copper .

shape ( metal ) using a swage , especially in order to reduce its cross section

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"its reduced hazard ammunition features a core of pure bismuth that is first cast , then swaged and finally plated with a jacket of pure copper ." What is the definition of "swage"?

swage

these spring swages were carefully patterned after the shapes contained in an original drew calking die i bought from the company many years ago .

a shaped tool or die for giving a desired form to metal by hammering or pressure .

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"these spring swages were carefully patterned after the shapes contained in an original drew calking die i bought from the company many years ago ." What is the definition of "swage"?

prediction

i have no doubt that willie is right in his predictions , but will his call fall on deaf ears ?

a thing predicted ; a forecast

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"i have no doubt that willie is right in his predictions , but will his call fall on deaf ears ?" What is the definition of "prediction"?

prediction

for the sake of argument here , i 'm going to denote a difference between understanding and prediction .

the action of predicting something

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"for the sake of argument here , i 'm going to denote a difference between understanding and prediction ." What is the definition of "prediction"?

grating

precious heard a grating noise and then silence .

sounding harsh and unpleasant

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"precious heard a grating noise and then silence ." What is the definition of "grating"?

grating

why is that the most obnoxious , most annoying , the most grating and jarring is the most popular ?

irritating

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"why is that the most obnoxious , most annoying , the most grating and jarring is the most popular ?" What is the definition of "grating"?

grating

aluminum is used in hulls , deckhouses , and hatch covers of commercial ships , as well as in equipment items , such as ladders , railings , gratings , windows , and doors .

a framework of parallel or crossed bars , typically preventing access through an opening while permitting communication or ventilation .

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"aluminum is used in hulls , deckhouses , and hatch covers of commercial ships , as well as in equipment items , such as ladders , railings , gratings , windows , and doors ." What is the definition of "grating"?

grating

the etched etalon filter used in our single mode design has broader spectral characteristics than the gratings used in a typical dfb laser , which makes it less effective at filtering off-peak wavelengths .

a set of equally spaced parallel wires , or a surface ruled with equally spaced parallel lines , used to produce spectra by diffraction .

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"the etched etalon filter used in our single mode design has broader spectral characteristics than the gratings used in a typical dfb laser , which makes it less effective at filtering off-peak wavelengths ." What is the definition of "grating"?

butthole

how in the name of zeus 's butthole did you get out of your cell ?

a person 's anus .

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"how in the name of zeus 's butthole did you get out of your cell ?" What is the definition of "butthole"?

butthole

she 's being a complete butthole and making decisions that are absurdly idiotic .

an irritating or contemptible person

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"she 's being a complete butthole and making decisions that are absurdly idiotic ." What is the definition of "butthole"?

vis-a-vis

they sat vis-a-vis at the table

face-to-face with ; literally `face to face '

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"they sat vis-a-vis at the table" What is the definition of "vis-a-vis"?

mango

i have a mango tree that 's been in the ground two years .

the evergreen tropical indian tree which bears the mango .

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"i have a mango tree that 's been in the ground two years ." What is the definition of "mango"?

mango

in many parts of the world mangoes are n't exported much , because the locals eat them all .

a fleshy , oval , yellowish-red tropical fruit which is eaten ripe or used green for pickles or chutneys .

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"in many parts of the world mangoes are n't exported much , because the locals eat them all ." What is the definition of "mango"?

mango

among these are the dark green jamaican mango and the red- and black-billed streamertail hummingbirds .

a tropical american hummingbird that typically has green plumage with purple feathers on the wings , tail , or head .

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"among these are the dark green jamaican mango and the red- and black-billed streamertail hummingbirds ." What is the definition of "mango"?

personalty

the 1860 census is better suited to this purpose because its schedule for free inhabitants included property values for both realty and personalty .

a person 's personal property .

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"the 1860 census is better suited to this purpose because its schedule for free inhabitants included property values for both realty and personalty ." What is the definition of "personalty"?

befall

he promised that no harm would befall her

become of ; happen to

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"he promised that no harm would befall her" What is the definition of "befall"?

aeronaut

the aeronauts tested a three-winged glider , but when the lower wing kept catching on the dunes avery removed it .

a traveller in a hot-air balloon , airship , or other flying craft .

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"the aeronauts tested a three-winged glider , but when the lower wing kept catching on the dunes avery removed it ." What is the definition of "aeronaut"?

craggy

it has steep , craggy slopes and can be reached from glen nevis via meall .

( of a cliff or rock face ) rough and uneven .

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"it has steep , craggy slopes and can be reached from glen nevis via meall ." What is the definition of "craggy"?

craggy

but she shares with him an affinity for the craggy geological formations of the eastern washington landscape .

( of a landscape ) having many crags

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"but she shares with him an affinity for the craggy geological formations of the eastern washington landscape ." What is the definition of "craggy"?

craggy

he pushed back the hood and the early morning sun highlighted a craggy , chiseled face with almost colorless blue eyes .

( of a man 's face ) rugged and rough-textured in an attractive way .

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"he pushed back the hood and the early morning sun highlighted a craggy , chiseled face with almost colorless blue eyes ." What is the definition of "craggy"?

pharmacogenetics

therapeutics also needs to be studied in relationship to genetic factors , i.e. , pharmacogenetics .

the branch of pharmacology concerned with the effect of genetic factors on reactions to drugs .

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"therapeutics also needs to be studied in relationship to genetic factors , i.e. , pharmacogenetics ." What is the definition of "pharmacogenetics"?

moptop

in may 1963 , britain was firmly in the grip of beatlemania , with the loveable moptops bestriding the hit parade with their first number one , from me to you .

a man with a moptop hairstyle .

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"in may 1963 , britain was firmly in the grip of beatlemania , with the loveable moptops bestriding the hit parade with their first number one , from me to you ." What is the definition of "moptop"?

moptop

chris looked innocent , an abba fan with a well-shampooed moptop and a goofy grin .

a man 's hairstyle in the form of a long shaggy bob .

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"chris looked innocent , an abba fan with a well-shampooed moptop and a goofy grin ." What is the definition of "moptop"?

lordosis

other postcopulatory calls function in prolonging lordosis of the mated female , attracting other females or deterring males .

a posture assumed by some female mammals during mating , in which the back is arched downward .

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"other postcopulatory calls function in prolonging lordosis of the mated female , attracting other females or deterring males ." What is the definition of "lordosis"?

lordosis

patients develop thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis as vertebral height is lost .

excessive inward curvature of the spine .

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"patients develop thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis as vertebral height is lost ." What is the definition of "lordosis"?

uncertainty

lesser goals will be blown off course in an environment of uncertainty and constant change .

the state of being uncertain

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"lesser goals will be blown off course in an environment of uncertainty and constant change ." What is the definition of "uncertainty"?

uncertainty

the uncertainty of the outcome

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

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tequila

but it sells miniature bottles of spirits like vodka and tequila by the side of the machine .

a mexican alcoholic spirit made from an agave .

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"but it sells miniature bottles of spirits like vodka and tequila by the side of the machine ." What is the definition of "tequila"?

kaki

for vibrant colour outdoors in january few trees can compete with diospyros kaki , the persimmon tree , laden with fruit resembling bright orange apples .

the japanese persimmon .

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"for vibrant colour outdoors in january few trees can compete with diospyros kaki , the persimmon tree , laden with fruit resembling bright orange apples ." What is the definition of "kaki"?

sundress

she was wearing a light , white sundress and a white sunhat with a wide brim , both complete with yellow ribbon that brought out the gold flecks in her eyes .

a light , loose , sleeveless dress , typically having a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps .

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"she was wearing a light , white sundress and a white sunhat with a wide brim , both complete with yellow ribbon that brought out the gold flecks in her eyes ." What is the definition of "sundress"?

pharmaceutic

the pharmaceutical industry

of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists

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"the pharmaceutical industry" What is the definition of "pharmaceutic"?

hyoid

the chimaeran hyoid is , it turns out , quite happy supporting the operculum and has no interest in the palatoquadrate .

a u-shaped bone in the neck which supports the tongue .

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"the chimaeran hyoid is , it turns out , quite happy supporting the operculum and has no interest in the palatoquadrate ." What is the definition of "hyoid"?

microspore

the polarity of the micro-gametophyte ( pollen grain ) of flowering plants is related to the proximal-distal axis of the microspore from which it develops .

the smaller of the two kinds of spore produced by some ferns .

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"the polarity of the micro-gametophyte ( pollen grain ) of flowering plants is related to the proximal-distal axis of the microspore from which it develops ." What is the definition of "microspore"?

compete

the war-generated industrial boom competed with the manpower needs of the armies .

strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others

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"the war-generated industrial boom competed with the manpower needs of the armies ." What is the definition of "compete"?

compete

only nine months after he started physique training , williams competed in his first contest .

take part in a contest

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"only nine months after he started physique training , williams competed in his first contest ." What is the definition of "compete"?

compete

in a globalised world it could no longer compete with capitalism and simply gave up , exhausted .

be able to rival another or others

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"in a globalised world it could no longer compete with capitalism and simply gave up , exhausted ." What is the definition of "compete"?