convolute
- verb curl, wind, or twist together
convolve.
- verb practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
twist; pervert; sophisticate; twist around.
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crystallise
- verb make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
illuminate; straighten out; elucidate; clear; clear up; crystallize; sort out; crystalise; shed light on; crystalize; enlighten.
- Could you clarify these remarks?
- Clear up the question of who is at fault
- verb cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
crystalise; crystalize; crystallize.
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pervert
- noun a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
deviate; deviant; degenerate.
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
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growling
- noun a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
- noun the sound of growling (as made by animals)
growl.
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expatiate
- verb add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
expound; lucubrate; dilate; elaborate; enlarge; exposit; flesh out; expand.
- She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
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scratch
- noun an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
abrasion; excoriation; scrape.
- noun a depression scratched or carved into a surface
slit; prick; incision; dent.
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jingling
- adjective satellite having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
jingly.
- verb make a sound typical of metallic objects
jingle; jingle-jangle; jangle.
- The keys were jingling in his pocket
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neigh
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
whinny; nicker; whicker.
- verb make a characteristic sound, of a horse
whinny; nicker; whicker.
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focus
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
direction; centering; focussing; focal point; focusing.
- the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
- he had no direction in his life
- noun maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
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sonorousness
- noun having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
ringing; plangency; reverberance; resonance; vibrancy; sonority.
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zing
- noun a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound
- the zing of the passing bullet
- noun the activeness of an energetic personality
pizzazz; pizzaz; dynamism; oomph.
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wrestle
- noun the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
grappling; grapple; wrestling; hand-to-hand struggle.
- they had a fierce wrestle
- we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully
- verb combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
- He wrestled all his life with his feeling of inferiority
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skim
- noun a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
- there was a thin skim of oil on the water
- noun reading or glancing through quickly
skimming.
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jiggle
- noun a slight irregular shaking motion
joggle.
- verb move to and fro
wiggle; joggle.
- Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage!
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amiss
- adjective satellite not functioning properly
wrong; haywire; awry.
- something is amiss
- has gone completely haywire
- something is wrong with the engine
- adverb away from the correct or expected course
awry.
- something has gone awry in our plans
- something went badly amiss in the preparations
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follow
- verb to travel behind, go after, come after
- The ducklings followed their mother around the pond
- Please follow the guide through the museum
- verb be later in time
postdate.
- Tuesday always follows Monday
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rationalize_away
- verb substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of
rationalise away.
- you can rationalize away all the strange noises you hear--there is no poltergeist in the house!
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resonate
- verb sound with resonance
vibrate.
- The sound resonates well in this theater
- verb be received or understood
come across.
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reasoning
- noun thinking that is coherent and logical
abstract thought; logical thinking.
- verb decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
reason; reason out; conclude.
- We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house
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empathize
- verb be understanding of
understand; empathise; sympathize; sympathise.
- You don't need to explain--I understand!
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trampling
- noun the sound of heavy treading or stomping
trample.
- he heard the trample of many feet
- verb tread or stomp heavily or roughly
trample; tread.
- The soldiers trampled across the fields
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misread
- verb read or interpret wrongly
- verb interpret wrongly
misinterpret.
- I misread Hamlet all my life!
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compose
- verb form the substance of
- Greed and ambition composed his personality
- verb write music
write.
- Beethoven composed nine symphonies
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calculate
- verb make a mathematical calculation or computation
cypher; compute; work out; reckon; cipher; figure.
- verb judge to be probable
figure; reckon; forecast; estimate; count on.
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agnize
- verb be fully aware or cognizant of
recognise; recognize; realise; agnise; realize.
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swab
- noun implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
- noun cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
swob; mop.
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flash
- noun a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
- noun a momentary brightness
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clitter
- verb make a shrill creaking noise by rubbing together special bodily structures
stridulate.
- male insects such as crickets or grasshoppers stridulate
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to
The preposition to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward; -- opposed to from. "
To Canterbury they wend."
Chaucer. Stay with us, go not to Wittenberg. Shak.
So to the sylvan lodge They came, that like Pomona's arbor smiled. Milton.
I'll to him again, . . . He'll tell me all his purpose. She stretched her arms to heaven. Dryden.
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lap
- noun the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
- he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap
- noun an area of control or responsibility
- the job fell right in my lap
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sputter
- noun the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
splatter; spatter; spattering; sputtering; splattering; splutter.
- he heard a spatter of gunfire
- noun an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)
splutter.
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ruckle
- verb make a hoarse, rattling sound
- verb make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in
scrunch; crisp; crease; crinkle; wrinkle; scrunch up.
- The dress got wrinkled
- crease the paper like this to make a crane
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splutter
- noun the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
splatter; spatter; spattering; sputter; sputtering; splattering.
- he heard a spatter of gunfire
- noun an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)
sputter.
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resounding
- adjective satellite characterized by resonance
resonant; resonating; reverberating; reverberative.
- a resonant voice
- hear the rolling thunder
- verb ring or echo with sound
reverberate; ring; echo; resound.
- the hall resounded with laughter
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tread
- noun a step in walking or running
pace; stride.
- noun the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire
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treadle
- noun a lever that is operated with the foot
pedal; foot lever; foot pedal.
- verb tread over
- the brick maker treadles over clay to pick out the stones
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song
- noun a short musical composition with words
vocal.
- a successful musical must have at least three good songs
- noun a distinctive or characteristic sound
- the song of bullets was in the air
- the song of the wind
- the wheels sang their song as the train rocketed ahead
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automotive
- adjective of or relating to motor vehicles
- adjective satellite containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
self-propelling; self-propelled.
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misunderstanding
- noun putting the wrong interpretation on
mistaking; misinterpretation.
- his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
- there was no mistaking her meaning
- noun an understanding of something that is not correct
misapprehension; mistake.
- he wasn't going to admit his mistake
- make no mistake about his intentions
- there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister
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hee-haw
- noun a loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing
horselaugh; haw-haw; ha-ha.
- verb braying characteristic of donkeys
bray.
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wave
- noun one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
moving ridge.
- noun a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon
- a wave of settlers
- troops advancing in waves
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reinterpret
- verb interpret from a different viewpoint
re-explain.
- verb assign a new or different meaning to
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chirrup
- noun a series of chirps
twitter.
- verb make high-pitched sounds
cheep; chirp; peep.
- the birds were chirping in the bushes
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cut_in
- verb allow someone to have a share or profit
- verb drive in front of another vehicle leaving too little space for that vehicle to maneuver comfortably
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interpreting
- noun an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
rendition; interpretation; rendering.
- the edict was subject to many interpretations
- he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables
- often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning
- verb make sense of; assign a meaning to
see; interpret; construe.
- What message do you see in this letter?
- How do you interpret his behavior?
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moralize
- verb interpret the moral meaning of
moralise.
- verb speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
preachify; moralise; sermonise; sermonize.
- This man always sermonizes
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resonant
- adjective satellite characterized by resonance
resonating; resounding; reverberating; reverberative.
- a resonant voice
- hear the rolling thunder
- adjective satellite serving to bring to mind
reminiscent; remindful; evocative; redolent.
- cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note"- Wilder Hobson
- a campaign redolent of machine politics
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blast
- noun a very long fly ball
- noun a sudden very loud noise
bam; bang; eruption; clap.
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screaming
- noun sharp piercing cry
screech; screeching; shriek; scream; shrieking.
- her screaming attracted the neighbors
- noun a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shriek; screech; screeching; scream; shrieking.
- he ducked at the screechings of shells
- he heard the scream of the brakes
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roving
- noun travelling about without any clear destination
vagabondage; wandering.
- she followed him in his wanderings and looked after him
- verb move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
ramble; stray; cast; swan; drift; wander; tramp; range; rove; roam; vagabond; roll.
- The gypsies roamed the woods
- roving vagabonds
- the wandering Jew
- The cattle roam across the prairie
- the laborers drift from one town to the next
- They rolled from town to town
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wind
- noun air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
air current; current of air.
- trees bent under the fierce winds
- when there is no wind, row
- the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere
- noun a tendency or force that influences events
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din
- noun a loud harsh or strident noise
clamor; cacophony; blare; blaring.
- noun the act of making a noisy disturbance
tumult; ruckus; commotion; rumpus; ruction.
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discernment
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; savvy; understanding.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- noun delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
taste; appreciation; perceptiveness.
- arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success
- to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
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go_with
- verb be present or associated with an event or entity
attach to; come with; accompany.
- French fries come with the hamburger
- heart attacks are accompanied by distruction of heart tissue
- fish usually goes with white wine
- this kind of vein accompanies certain arteries
- verb go or occur together
collocate with; construe with; cooccur with; co-occur with.
- The word 'hot' tends to cooccur with 'cold'
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apprehensible
- adjective satellite capable of being apprehended or understood
graspable; understandable; perceivable; intelligible.
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get_the_picture
- verb get the meaning of something
grok; apprehend; dig; comprehend; grasp; compass; savvy.
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
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dig
- noun the site of an archeological exploration
excavation; archeological site.
- they set up camp next to the dig
- noun an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
shaft; gibe; shot; barb; slam; jibe.
- his parting shot was `drop dead'
- she threw shafts of sarcasm
- she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
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solution
- noun a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
- he used a solution of peroxide and water
- noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
answer; solvent; resolution; result.
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
- the answers were in the back of the book
- he computed the result to four decimal places
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self-propelled
- adjective satellite containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
automotive; self-propelling.
- adjective satellite moved forward by its own force or momentum
self-propelling.
- a self-propelled egotist
- the arms program is now self-propelled
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race
- noun any competition
- the race for the presidency
- noun a contest of speed
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inflect
- verb change the form of a word in accordance as required by the grammatical rules of the language
- verb vary the pitch of one's speech
tone; modulate.
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mistaking
- noun putting the wrong interpretation on
misunderstanding; misinterpretation.
- his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
- there was no mistaking her meaning
- verb identify incorrectly
misidentify; mistake.
- Don't mistake her for her twin sister
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agnise
- verb be fully aware or cognizant of
recognise; agnize; recognize; realise; realize.
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throbbing
- noun an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
throb; pounding.
- he felt a throbbing in his head
- noun a sound with a strong rhythmic beat
- the throbbing of the engines
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dip
- noun a depression in an otherwise level surface
- there was a dip in the road
- noun (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
magnetic dip; angle of dip; inclination; magnetic inclination.
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line
- noun a formation of people or things one beside another
- the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed
- they were arrayed in line of battle
- the cast stood in line for the curtain call
- noun a mark that is long relative to its width
- He drew a line on the chart
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knell
- noun the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something
- verb ring as in announcing death
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flick
- noun a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
- he gave it a flick with his finger
- he felt the flick of a whip
- noun a short stroke
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plummet
- noun the metal bob of a plumb line
plumb bob; plumb.
- verb drop sharply
plump.
- The stock market plummeted
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be
- noun a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
atomic number 4; glucinium; beryllium.
- verb have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
- John is rich
- This is not a good answer
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crow
- noun black birds having a raucous call
- noun the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it)
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bubbling
- adjective satellite emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
bubbly; foaming; spumy; effervescing; foamy; frothy.
- bubbling champagne
- foamy (or frothy) beer
- verb form, produce, or emit bubbles
bubble.
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direct
- verb command with authority
- He directed the children to do their homework
- verb intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
aim; point; place; target.
- He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
- criticism directed at her superior
- direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
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gnarl
- noun something twisted and tight and swollen
knot.
- their muscles stood out in knots
- the old man's fists were two great gnarls
- his stomach was in knots
- verb twist into a state of deformity
- The wind has gnarled this old tree
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go
- noun a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
turn; tour; spell.
- it's my go
- a spell of work
- noun street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
cristal; ecstasy; XTC; Adam; X; hug drug; disco biscuit.
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thinker
- noun an important intellectual
mind; creative thinker.
- the great minds of the 17th century
- noun someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision)
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smatter
- verb work with in an amateurish manner
dabble; play around.
- She dabbles in astronomy
- He plays around with investments but he never makes any money
- verb to talk foolishly
babble; blather; blether; blither.
- The two women babbled and crooned at the baby
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resound
- verb ring or echo with sound
reverberate; ring; echo.
- the hall resounded with laughter
- verb emit a noise
make noise; noise.
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yack
- noun noisy talk
chatter; cackle; yak; yakety-yak.
- verb talk incessantly and tiresomely
jaw; yap away; yack away; rattle on.
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channelize
- verb direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
maneuver; head; point; direct; guide; channelise; manoeuvre; manoeuver; steer.
- verb make a channel for; provide with a channel
channelise.
- channelize the country for better transportation
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worm
- noun any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
- noun a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
dirt ball; insect; louse.
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click
- noun a short light metallic sound
clink; chink.
- noun a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)
suction stop.
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clangor
- noun a loud resonant repeating noise
clank; crash; clash; clangour; clangoring; clang.
- he could hear the clang of distant bells
- verb make a loud resonant noise
clangour.
- the alarm clangored throughout the building
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thunder
- noun a deep prolonged loud noise
roar; roaring; boom.
- noun a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning
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section
- noun a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
subdivision.
- he always turns first to the business section
- the history of this work is discussed in the next section
- noun a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
- sections from the left ventricle showed diseased tissue
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birr
- noun the basic unit of money in Ethiopia; equal to 100 cents
- noun sound of something in rapid motion
whir; whirring; whirr.
- whir of a bird's wings
- the whir of the propellers
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wriggly
- adjective satellite moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
writhing; wriggling; wiggly.
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chuff
- verb blow hard and loudly
puff; huff.
- he huffed and puffed as he made his way up the mountain
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cell
- noun any small compartment
- noun (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
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version
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
- his version of the fight was different from mine
- noun something a little different from others of the same type
edition; variant; variation.
- an experimental version of the night fighter
- a variant of the same word
- an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone
- the boy is a younger edition of his father
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suspect
- noun someone who is under suspicion
- noun a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
defendant.
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swob
- noun cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
mop; swab.
- verb wash with a swab or a mop
swab.
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thresh
- verb move or stir about violently
thresh about; thrash about; convulse; jactitate; slash; toss; thrash.
- The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed
- verb move like a flail; thresh about
flail.
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suppose
- verb express a supposition
say.
- Let us say that he did not tell the truth
- Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
- verb expect, believe, or suppose
guess; reckon; imagine; opine; think.
- I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
- I thought to find her in a bad state
- he didn't think to find her in the kitchen
- I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
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crackling
- noun the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
greaves.
- noun the sharp sound of snapping noises
crackle; crepitation.
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badge
- noun an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
- they checked everyone's badge before letting them in
- noun any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank)
- wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability
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harmonized
- adjective satellite involving or characterized by harmony
harmonised; consonant; harmonical; harmonic.
- verb go together
accord; fit in; concord; consort; harmonise; harmonize; agree.
- The colors don't harmonize
- Their ideas concorded
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barge_in
- verb enter uninvited; informal
gate-crash; crash.
- verb break into a conversation
put in; cut in; butt in; chisel in; break in; chime in.
- her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation
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crunch
- noun the sound of something crunching
- he heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path
- noun a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources)
- an end-of-the year crunch
- a financial crunch
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full
- noun the time when the Moon is fully illuminated
full moon; full-of-the-moon; full phase of the moon.
- verb beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening
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ruffle
- noun a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
flounce; frill; furbelow.
- noun a high tight collar
choker; neck ruff; ruff.
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savvy
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; discernment; understanding.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- verb get the meaning of something
grok; apprehend; dig; comprehend; grasp; compass; get the picture.
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
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twang
- noun a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
- noun exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects)
nasal twang.
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learn
- verb gain knowledge or skills
acquire; larn.
- She learned dancing from her sister
- I learned Sanskrit
- Children acquire language at an amazing rate
- verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
pick up; get a line; discover; see; hear; find out; get wind; get word.
- I learned that she has two grown-up children
- I see that you have been promoted
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misgiving
- noun uneasiness about the fitness of an action
scruple; qualm.
- noun painful expectation
apprehension.
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understanding
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; savvy; discernment.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- noun the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
agreement.
- they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
- there was an understanding between management and the workers
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swoosh
- noun the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid)
whoosh.
- verb move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
swosh; swish; lap.
- The bubbles swoshed around in the glass
- The curtain swooshed open
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mew
- noun the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)
meow; miaow; miaou; miaul.
- noun the common gull of Eurasia and northeastern North America
mew gull; Larus canus; sea mew.
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good_sense
- noun sound practical judgment
gumption; mother wit; horse sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
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let
- noun a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
Army of the Pure; Army of the Righteous; Lashkar-e-Taiba; Lashkar-e-Tayyiba; Lashkar-e-Toiba.
- Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus
- noun a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
net ball.
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spattering
- noun the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
splatter; spatter; sputter; sputtering; splattering; splutter.
- he heard a spatter of gunfire
- noun the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
splattering; splashing; splash; spatter.
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active
- noun chemical agent capable of activity
active agent.
- noun the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
active voice.
- `The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice
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sing
- verb deliver by singing
- verb produce tones with the voice
- She was singing while she was cooking
- My brother sings very well
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roaring
- noun a deep prolonged loud noise
roar; thunder; boom.
- noun a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
holla; bellow; roar; hollo; yowl; holler; hollering; holloa; bellowing.
- his bellow filled the hallway
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observing
- adjective satellite quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
observant.
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
notice; observe; detect; find; discover.
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
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chink
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
Chinaman.
- noun a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
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smell_out
- verb recognize or detect by or as if by smelling
nose out; scent out; sniff out.
- verb become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
smell; sense.
- I sense his hostility
- i smell trouble
- smell out corruption
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brilliant
- adjective satellite of surpassing excellence
superb.
- a brilliant performance
- a superb actor
- adjective satellite having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
smart as a whip; brainy.
- some men dislike brainy women
- a brilliant mind
- a brilliant solution to the problem
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ting
- noun a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
tinkle.
- verb cause to make a ting
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elaborate
- verb add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
expound; lucubrate; dilate; expatiate; enlarge; exposit; flesh out; expand.
- She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
- verb produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
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screech
- noun a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shriek; screeching; screaming; scream; shrieking.
- he ducked at the screechings of shells
- he heard the scream of the brakes
- noun sharp piercing cry
screaming; screeching; shriek; scream; shrieking.
- her screaming attracted the neighbors
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fast-flying
- adjective satellite moving swiftly
flying.
- fast-flying planes
- played the difficult passage with flying fingers
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bach
- noun German baroque organist and contrapuntist; composed mostly keyboard music; one of the greatest creators of western music (1685-1750)
Johann Sebastian Bach.
- noun the music of Bach
- he played Bach on the organ
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guide
- noun someone employed to conduct others
usher.
- noun someone who shows the way by leading or advising
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vibrant
- adjective satellite vigorous and animated
vivacious.
- a vibrant group that challenged the system
- a charming and vivacious hostess
- a vivacious folk dance
- adjective satellite of sounds that are strong and resonating
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survey
- noun a detailed critical inspection
study.
- noun short descriptive summary (of events)
sketch; resume.
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boo
- noun a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
razz; razzing; Bronx cheer; hoot; hiss; raspberry; bird; snort.
- verb show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
hiss.
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resonance
- noun an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation
- noun a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system
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maunder
- verb wander aimlessly
- verb talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
mussitate; mumble; mutter.
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scraping
- noun (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
- they collected blood scrapings for analysis
- noun a harsh noise made by scraping
scratching; scrape; scratch.
- the scrape of violin bows distracted her
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scranch
- verb make a crushing noise
crunch; scraunch; crackle.
- his shoes were crunching on the gravel
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divide
- noun a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
- noun a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
water parting; watershed.
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spy
- noun (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
undercover agent.
- noun a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
- my spies tell me that you had a good time last night
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shake
- noun building material used as siding or roofing
shingle.
- noun frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
milk shake; milkshake.
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roll_up
- verb form into a cylinder by rolling
furl.
- verb get or gather together
amass; compile; collect; accumulate; hoard; pile up.
- I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
- She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
- She rolled up a small fortune
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apprehensive
- adjective satellite quick to understand
discerning.
- a kind and apprehensive friend"- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- adjective satellite mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
worried.
- apprehensive about her job
- not used to a city and worried about small things
- felt apprehensive about the consequences
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feelings
- noun emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
- the remark hurt his feelings
- noun the experiencing of affective and emotional states
feeling.
- she had a feeling of euphoria
- he had terrible feelings of guilt
- I disliked him and the feeling was mutual
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reverberance
- noun having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
ringing; sonorousness; plangency; resonance; vibrancy; sonority.
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thrum
- noun a thrumming sound
- he could hear the thrum of a banjo
- verb sound with a monotonous hum
hum.
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rede
- verb give an interpretation or explanation to
interpret.
- verb give advice to
advise; counsel.
- The teacher counsels troubled students
- The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud
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hindsight
- noun understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
- hindsight is always better than foresight
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quiver
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; thrill; shudder; shiver; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
- noun a shaky motion
quivering; vibration; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
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howl
- noun a long loud emotional utterance
howling; ululation.
- he gave a howl of pain
- howls of laughter
- their howling had no effect
- noun the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
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make_over
- verb use again in altered form
rework; retread.
- verb make new
refashion; redo; remake.
- She is remaking her image
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executable
- adjective satellite capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
viable; workable; practicable; feasible.
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dissonance
- noun a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
disagreement; dissension.
- noun the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
racket; noise.
- modern music is just noise to me
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plop
- noun the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash
- verb drop something with a plopping sound
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browse
- noun vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat
- a deer needs to eat twenty pounds of browse every day
- noun reading superficially or at random
browsing.
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dissonate
- verb be dissonant or harsh
- The violins in this piece dissonated disturbingly
- verb cause to sound harsh and unpleasant
disharmonize.
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give
- noun the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
spring; springiness.
- verb cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
- She gave him a black eye
- The draft gave me a cold
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yelping
- noun a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
yip; yelp.
- verb bark in a high-pitched tone
yip; yelp; yap.
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rationalise
- verb structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
rationalize.
- We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits
- verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
rationalize; apologise; excuse; apologize; justify.
- rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
- he rationalized his lack of success
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wiggliness
- noun a jerky back and forth kind of mobility
- he walked with the wiggliness of a child on high heels
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live
- verb inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of
dwell; inhabit; populate.
- People lived in Africa millions of years ago
- The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted
- this kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean
- deer are populating the woods
- verb lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style
- we had to live frugally after the war
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splash
- noun the sound like water splashing
plash.
- noun a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
stir.
- he made a great splash and then disappeared
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call
- noun a telephone connection
telephone call; phone call.
- she reported several anonymous calls
- he placed a phone call to London
- he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call
- noun a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
- he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call
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luster
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
splendour; lustre; brilliancy; splendor.
- noun the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
lustre; shininess; sheen.
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magnetron
- noun a diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons from a central cathode to a cylindrical anode is controlled by crossed magnetic and electric fields; used mainly in microwave oscillators
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shrilling
- noun a continuing shrill noise
- the clash of swords and the shrilling of trumpets"--P. J. Searles
- verb utter a shrill cry
pipe; shrill; pipe up; shriek.
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resonator
- noun a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
cavity resonator; resonating chamber.
- noun an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude
resonant circuit.
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tell
- verb express in words
state; say.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- noun a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
William Tell.
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sort
- noun a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
kind; form; variety.
- sculpture is a form of art
- what kinds of desserts are there?
- noun an approximate definition or example
- she wore a sort of magenta dress
- she served a creamy sort of dessert thing
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teem
- verb be teeming, be abuzz
swarm; pullulate.
- The garden was swarming with bees
- The plaza is teeming with undercover policemen
- her mind pullulated with worries
- verb move in large numbers
swarm; stream; pour; pullulate.
- people were pouring out of the theater
- beggars pullulated in the plaza
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pitter-patter
- noun a series of rapid tapping sounds
- she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house
- verb rain gently
sprinkle; spatter; patter; spit.
- It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick
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cackle
- noun the sound made by a hen after laying an egg
- noun noisy talk
yack; chatter; yak; yakety-yak.
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engender
- verb call forth
spawn; breed.
- verb make children
sire; get; father; mother; bring forth; beget; generate.
- Abraham begot Isaac
- Men often father children but don't recognize them
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cluck
- noun the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)
clucking.
- verb make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
click; clack.
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clangoring
- noun a loud resonant repeating noise
clank; crash; clash; clangour; clang; clangor.
- he could hear the clang of distant bells
- verb make a loud resonant noise
clangour; clangor.
- the alarm clangored throughout the building
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whir
- noun sound of something in rapid motion
birr; whirring; whirr.
- whir of a bird's wings
- the whir of the propellers
- verb make a soft swishing sound
purr; birr; whizz; whiz; whirr.
- the motor whirred
- the car engine purred
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plump_down
- verb drop heavily
plonk down; plank down.
- verb set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
plop; plunk; plunk down; plonk; flump; plump; plank.
- He planked the money on the table
- He planked himself into the sofa
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stone
- noun a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
rock.
- noun building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose
- he wanted a special stone to mark the site
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refrain
- noun the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
chorus.
- verb resist doing something
forbear.
- He refrained from hitting him back
- she could not forbear weeping
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hurt
- noun any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
harm; injury; trauma.
- noun psychological suffering
suffering; distress.
- the death of his wife caused him great distress
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mechanised
- adjective satellite using vehicles
motorized; mechanized.
- verb equip with armed and armored motor vehicles
mechanize; motorize; motorise; mechanise.
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drown
- verb cover completely or make imperceptible
overwhelm; submerge.
- I was drowned in work
- The noise drowned out her speech
- verb get rid of as if by submerging
- She drowned her trouble in alcohol
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whang
- noun the act of hitting vigorously
knock; whack; rap; belt.
- he gave the table a whack
- verb beat with force
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misreading
- noun misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading
- verb read or interpret wrongly
misread.
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mellow
- verb soften, make mellow
- Age and experience mellowed him over the years
- verb become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial
mellow out; melt.
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hold
- noun the act of grasping
grip; clutches; clutch; clench; grasp; clasp.
- he released his clasp on my arm
- he has a strong grip for an old man
- she kept a firm hold on the railing
- noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
grasp; appreciation.
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
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maneuver
- noun a military training exercise
simulated military operation; manoeuvre.
- noun a plan for attaining a particular goal
manoeuvre; tactics; tactic.
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account
- noun a record or narrative description of past events
story; chronicle; history.
- a history of France
- he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president
- the story of exposure to lead
- noun a short account of the news
report; story; news report; write up.
- the report of his speech
- the story was on the 11 o'clock news
- the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious
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word
- noun a unit of language that native speakers can identify
- words are the blocks from which sentences are made
- he hardly said ten words all morning
- noun a brief statement
- he didn't say a word about it
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squish
- noun the noise of soft mud being walked on
- verb walk through mud or mire
slosh; splosh; splash; squelch; slop.
- We had to splosh across the wet meadow
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err
- verb to make a mistake or be incorrect
slip; mistake.
- verb wander from a direct course or at random
drift; stray.
- The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her
- don't drift from the set course
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consort
- noun the husband or wife of a reigning monarch
- noun a family of similar musical instrument playing together
choir.
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pear-shaped
- adjective satellite having a round shape tapered at one end
- adjective satellite (of sounds) full and rich
rotund; round; orotund.
- orotund tones
- the rotund and reverberating phrase
- pear-shaped vowels
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recall
- noun a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
callback.
- noun a call to return
- the recall of our ambassador
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pretend
- noun the enactment of a pretense
make-believe.
- verb make believe with the intent to deceive
affect; feign; dissemble; sham.
- He feigned that he was ill
- He shammed a headache
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chisel
- noun an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
- verb engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud
cheat.
- Who's chiseling on the side?
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co-occur_with
- verb go or occur together
collocate with; construe with; cooccur with; go with.
- The word 'hot' tends to cooccur with 'cold'
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pour
- verb cause to run
- pour water over the floor
- verb move in large numbers
swarm; teem; stream; pullulate.
- people were pouring out of the theater
- beggars pullulated in the plaza
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whack
- noun the sound made by a sharp swift blow
- noun the act of hitting vigorously
knock; whang; rap; belt.
- he gave the table a whack
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channelise
- verb direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
maneuver; head; point; direct; guide; manoeuvre; channelize; manoeuver; steer.
- verb make a channel for; provide with a channel
channelize.
- channelize the country for better transportation
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roar
- noun a deep prolonged loud noise
thunder; roaring; boom.
- noun a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
holla; bellow; hollo; yowl; holler; hollering; holloa; bellowing; roaring.
- his bellow filled the hallway
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ticktack
- noun system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks
- verb make a sound like a clock or a timer
beat; tick; ticktock.
- the clocks were ticking
- the grandfather clock beat midnight
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closing
- noun the act of closing something
shutting.
- noun the last section of a communication
close; ending; end; conclusion.
- in conclusion I want to say...
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swash
- noun the movement or sound of water
- the swash of waves on the beach
- verb make violent, noisy movements
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moralise
- verb interpret the moral meaning of
moralize.
- verb speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
preachify; moralize; sermonise; sermonize.
- This man always sermonizes
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pick
- noun the person or thing chosen or selected
selection; choice.
- noun the quantity of a crop that is harvested
picking.
- he sent the first picking of berries to the market
- it was the biggest peach pick in years
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murmuring
- noun a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
muttering; mutter; murmuration; murmur; mussitation.
- noun a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
grumbling; grumble; muttering; mutter; murmur.
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perceivable
- adjective satellite capable of being perceived especially by sight or hearing
- perceivable through the mist
- adjective satellite capable of being apprehended or understood
graspable; understandable; intelligible; apprehensible.
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get_wise
- verb understand, usually after some initial difficulty
get it; catch on; latch on; tumble; get onto; twig; cotton on.
- She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on
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reflector
- noun device that reflects radiation
- noun optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece
reflecting telescope.
- Isaac Newton invented the reflecting telescope in 1668
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process
- noun a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
procedure.
- the procedure of obtaining a driver's license
- it was a process of trial and error
- noun (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
operation; cognitive process; mental process; cognitive operation.
- the process of thinking
- the cognitive operation of remembering
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flaring
- adjective satellite streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
aflare.
- ran quickly, her flaring coat behind her
- flags aflare in the breeze
- verb burn brightly
blaze up; flare; flame up; burn up.
- Every star seemed to flare with new intensity
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sense
- noun a general conscious awareness
- a sense of security
- a sense of happiness
- a sense of danger
- a sense of self
- noun the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
signified.
- the dictionary gave several senses for the word
- in the best sense charity is really a duty
- the signifier is linked to the signified
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whoop_it_up
- verb celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
jollify; make whoopie; make merry; revel; wassail; racket; make happy.
- The members of the wedding party made merry all night
- Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!
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dripping
- noun a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
drippage.
- noun the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
drip.
- the constant sound of dripping irritated him
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see_through
- verb support financially through a period of time
- The scholarship saw me through college
- This money will see me through next month
- verb perceive the true nature of
- We could see through her apparent calm
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richness
- noun the property of being extremely abundant
profusion; cornucopia; profuseness.
- the profusion of detail
- the idiomatic richness of English
- noun abundant wealth
affluence.
- they studied forerunners of richness or poverty
- the richness all around unsettled him for he had expected to find poverty
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waltz
- noun an assured victory (especially in an election)
walk-in.
- noun music composed in triple time for waltzing
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yip
- noun a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
yelping; yelp.
- verb bark in a high-pitched tone
yelp; yap.
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slip
- noun a socially awkward or tactless act
gaffe; gaucherie; solecism; faux pas.
- noun a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
parapraxis; slip-up; miscue.
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quail
- noun flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
- noun small gallinaceous game birds
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sharp
- noun a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
- noun a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
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keep
- noun the financial means whereby one lives
living; support; livelihood; bread and butter; sustenance.
- each child was expected to pay for their keep
- he applied to the state for support
- he could no longer earn his own livelihood
- noun the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
dungeon; donjon.
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intelligible
- adjective satellite capable of being apprehended or understood
graspable; understandable; perceivable; apprehensible.
- adjective well articulated or enunciated, and loud enough to be heard distinctly
- intelligible pronunciation
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occur
- verb come to pass
fall out; pass off; come about; pass; hap; happen; take place; go on.
- What is happening?
- The meeting took place off without an incidence
- Nothing occurred that seemed important
- verb come to one's mind; suggest itself
come.
- It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary
- A great idea then came to her
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pink
- noun a light shade of red
- noun any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers
garden pink.
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purr
- noun a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
- verb make a soft swishing sound
birr; whizz; whiz; whir; whirr.
- the motor whirred
- the car engine purred
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rumble
- noun a loud low dull continuous noise
rumbling; grumble; grumbling.
- they heard the rumbling of thunder
- noun a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage
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end
- noun either extremity of something that has length
terminal.
- the end of the pier
- she knotted the end of the thread
- they rode to the end of the line
- the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix
- noun the point in time at which something ends
ending.
- the end of the year
- the ending of warranty period
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soundboard
- noun (music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument
sounding board.
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tune
- noun a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
melodic phrase; air; melodic line; strain; melody; line.
- she was humming an air from Beethoven
- noun the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch
- he cannot sing in tune
- the clarinet was out of tune
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stride
- noun a step in walking or running
pace; tread.
- noun the distance covered by a step
pace; footstep; step.
- he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
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write
- verb produce a literary work
pen; compose; indite.
- She composed a poem
- He wrote four novels
- verb communicate or express by writing
- Please write to me every week
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ping
- noun a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
- noun a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya
Ping River.
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enlarge
- verb make larger
- She enlarged the flower beds
- verb make large
blow up; magnify.
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rapport
- noun a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
resonance.
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whoosh
- noun the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid)
swoosh.
- verb move with a sibilant sound
woosh.
- He whooshed the doors open
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babble
- noun gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby
lallation; babbling.
- verb utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
- The old man is only babbling--don't pay attention
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hot
- adjective used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
- hot stove
- hot water
- a hot August day
- a hot stuffy room
- she's hot and tired
- a hot forehead
- adjective satellite characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
raging.
- the fighting became hot and heavy
- a hot engagement
- a raging battle
- the river became a raging torrent
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answer
- noun a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
reply; response.
- I waited several days for his answer
- he wrote replies to several of his critics
- noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
solvent; resolution; solution; result.
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
- the answers were in the back of the book
- he computed the result to four decimal places
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clink
- noun a short light metallic sound
click; chink.
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
slammer; pokey; gaol; jail; jailhouse; poky.
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opine
- verb express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
speak up; animadvert; sound off; speak out.
- John spoke up at the meeting
- verb expect, believe, or suppose
guess; reckon; suppose; imagine; think.
- I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
- I thought to find her in a bad state
- he didn't think to find her in the kitchen
- I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
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whispering
- noun a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
whisper; rustle; rustling.
- noun speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
whisper; susurration; voicelessness.
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construe
- verb make sense of; assign a meaning to
see; interpret.
- What message do you see in this letter?
- How do you interpret his behavior?
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bleat
- noun the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this)
- verb talk whiningly
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sprinkle
- noun a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
sprinkling; scattering.
- noun the act of sprinkling or splashing water
sprinkling; sparge.
- baptized with a sprinkling of holy water
- a sparge of warm water over the malt
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jazz
- noun empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk
nothingness; malarky; idle words; malarkey; wind.
- that's a lot of wind
- don't give me any of that jazz
- noun a genre of popular music that originated in New Orleans around 1900 and developed through increasingly complex styles
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penetrative
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; penetrating; incisive; piercing; discriminating; keen; sharp; knifelike.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
- adjective satellite tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
penetrating.
- a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface
- a cold penetrating wind
- a penetrating odor
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watch
- noun a small portable timepiece
ticker.
- noun a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
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slush
- noun partially melted snow
- verb make a splashing sound
splosh; splash; slosh.
- water was splashing on the floor
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horn
- noun a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
- noun one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates
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bawl
- verb shout loudly and without restraint
bellow.
- verb make a raucous noise
yawp.
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wiggly
- adjective satellite curved or curving in and out
sinuate; sinuous.
- adjective satellite moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
writhing; wriggling; wriggly.
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reflect
- verb manifest or bring back
- This action reflects his true beliefs
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; contemplate; meditate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
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plangency
- noun having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
ringing; sonorousness; reverberance; resonance; vibrancy; sonority.
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clippety-clop
- noun the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
clip-clop; clunking; clopping; clop; clumping.
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gasp
- noun a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
pant.
- she gave a gasp and fainted
- verb breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
puff; heave; pant.
- The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
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dove
- noun any of numerous small pigeons
- noun someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations
peacenik.
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plank
- noun a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
board.
- noun an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party
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misapprehend
- verb interpret in the wrong way
misinterpret; misunderstand; misconceive; be amiss; misconstrue.
- Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
- She misconstrued my remarks
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palpitate
- verb cause to throb or beat rapidly
- Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart
- verb shake with fast, tremulous movements
quiver; quake.
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capitalise
- verb supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders
capitalize.
- verb draw advantages from
capitalize; take advantage.
- he is capitalizing on her mistake
- she took advantage of his absence to meet her lover
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light
- noun (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
visible light; visible radiation.
- the light was filtered through a soft glass window
- noun any device serving as a source of illumination
light source.
- he stopped the car and turned off the lights
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register
- noun an official written record of names or events or transactions
registry.
- noun (music) the timbre that is characteristic of a certain range and manner of production of the human voice or of different pipe organ stops or of different musical instruments
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appreciate
- verb recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
- verb be fully aware of; realize fully
take account.
- Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
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guggle
- verb flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
babble; burble; ripple; bubble; gurgle.
- verb make a sound like a liquid that is being poured from a bottle
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sonority
- noun having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
ringing; sonorousness; plangency; reverberance; resonance; vibrancy.
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wriggling
- adjective satellite moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
writhing; wriggly; wiggly.
- verb to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
twist; wrestle; writhe; worm; wriggle; squirm.
- The prisoner writhed in discomfort
- The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
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dread
- noun fearful expectation or anticipation
apprehension; apprehensiveness.
- the student looked around the examination room with apprehension
- verb be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
fear.
- I fear the winters in Moscow
- We should not fear the Communists!
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deafening
- adjective satellite loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
earsplitting; thundery; thunderous.
- verb be unbearably loud
deafen.
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jingle-jangle
- verb make a sound typical of metallic objects
jingle; jangle.
- The keys were jingling in his pocket
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dream
- noun a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
dreaming.
- I had a dream about you last night
- noun imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
dreaming.
- he lives in a dream that has nothing to do with reality
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playing
- noun the act of playing a musical instrument
- noun the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation
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talk
- noun an exchange of ideas via conversation
talking.
- let's have more work and less talk around here
- noun discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')
- his poetry contains much talk about love and anger
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spiel_off
- verb recite volubly or extravagantly
rattle down; roll off; reel off; rattle off.
- He could recite the names of all the chemical elements
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serenade
- noun a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
divertimento.
- noun a song characteristically played outside the house of a woman
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interpretation
- noun a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
reading; version.
- noun the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
rendition; rendering.
- her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
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gumption
- noun sound practical judgment
mother wit; horse sense; good sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
- noun fortitude and determination
backbone; grit; guts; sand; moxie.
- he didn't have the guts to try it
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deck
- noun any of various platforms built into a vessel
- noun street name for a packet of illegal drugs
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wit
- noun a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
witticism; wittiness; humor; humour.
- noun mental ability
mental capacity; learning ability; mentality; brainpower; brain.
- he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
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insight
- noun clear or deep perception of a situation
penetration.
- noun a feeling of understanding
perceptiveness; perceptivity.
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blare
- noun a loud harsh or strident noise
clamor; cacophony; din; blaring.
- verb make a strident sound
blast.
- She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone
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reverberate
- verb ring or echo with sound
ring; echo; resound.
- the hall resounded with laughter
- verb have a long or continuing effect
- The discussions with my teacher reverberated throughout my adult life
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through
- adjective satellite having finished or arrived at completion
done; through with.
- certain to make history before he's done
- it's a done deed
- after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up
- almost through with his studies
- adjective satellite (of a route or journey etc.) continuing without requiring stops or changes
- a through street
- a through bus
- through traffic
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quake
- noun shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
seism; temblor; earthquake.
- verb shake with fast, tremulous movements
palpitate; quiver.
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clumping
- noun the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
clip-clop; clunking; clopping; clop; clippety-clop.
- verb make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
clump; clop; clunk; plunk.
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sound_off
- verb express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
speak up; animadvert; opine; speak out.
- John spoke up at the meeting
- verb start playing
strike up.
- The musicians struck up a tune
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cold
- noun a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
common cold.
- will they never find a cure for the common cold?
- noun the absence of heat
frigidness; coldness; frigidity; low temperature.
- the coldness made our breath visible
- come in out of the cold
- cold is a vasoconstrictor
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suffer
- verb undergo or be subjected to
endure.
- He suffered the penalty
- Many saints suffered martyrdom
- verb undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
sustain; have; get.
- She suffered a fracture in the accident
- He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
- She got a bruise on her leg
- He got his arm broken in the scuffle
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digest
- noun a periodical that summarizes the news
- noun something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
compilation.
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awheel
- adjective satellite traveling by wheeled vehicle such as bicycle or automobile e.g.
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jig
- noun music in three-four time for dancing a jig
gigue.
- noun a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water
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glide
- noun a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant
semivowel.
- noun the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it
slide; coast.
- his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill
- the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope
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till
- noun unstratified soil deposited by a glacier; consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together
boulder clay.
- noun a treasury for government funds
trough; public treasury.
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splattering
- noun the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
splatter; spatter; spattering; sputter; sputtering; splutter.
- he heard a spatter of gunfire
- noun the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
splashing; splash; spatter; spattering.
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solving
- noun finding a solution to a problem
resolution.
- verb find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
lick; work out; work; puzzle out; solve; figure out.
- did you solve the problem?
- Work out your problems with the boss
- this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out
- did you get it?
- Did you get my meaning?
- He could not work the math problem
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bosom
- noun the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
- his bosom was bursting with the secret
- noun a person's breast or chest
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reecho
- verb echo repeatedly, echo again and again
- verb repeat or return an echo again or repeatedly; send (an echo) back
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comprehend
- verb get the meaning of something
grok; apprehend; dig; grasp; compass; savvy; get the picture.
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
- verb to become aware of through the senses
perceive.
- I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
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stridulate
- verb make a shrill creaking noise by rubbing together special bodily structures
clitter.
- male insects such as crickets or grasshoppers stridulate
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tinkly
- adjective satellite like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
tinkling.
- sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal
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thump
- noun a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
thud; clump; clunk; thumping.
- noun a heavy blow with the hand
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murmuration
- noun a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
murmuring; muttering; mutter; murmur; mussitation.
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clamor
- noun a loud harsh or strident noise
cacophony; din; blare; blaring.
- noun loud and persistent outcry from many people
clamour; clamoring; hue and cry; clamouring.
- he ignored the clamor of the crowd
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spot
- noun a point located with respect to surface features of some region
topographic point; place.
- this is a nice place for a picnic
- a bright spot on a planet
- noun a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
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puzzle
- noun a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
puzzler; mystifier; teaser.
- he loved to solve chessmate puzzles
- that's a real puzzler
- noun a game that tests your ingenuity
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round
- noun a charge of ammunition for a single shot
one shot; unit of ammunition.
- noun an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
rhythm; cycle.
- the never-ending cycle of the seasons
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chattering
- noun the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
chatter.
- noun the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys)
chatter.
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good
- noun benefit
- for your own good
- what's the good of worrying?
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
goodness.
- there is much good to be found in people
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crash
- noun a loud resonant repeating noise
clank; clash; clangour; clangoring; clang; clangor.
- he could hear the clang of distant bells
- noun a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)
wreck.
- they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane
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dab
- noun a light touch or stroke
pat; tap.
- noun a small quantity of something moist or liquid
splatter; splash.
- a dab of paint
- a splatter of mud
- just a splash of whiskey
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reveal
- verb make visible
bring out; uncover; unveil.
- Summer brings out bright clothes
- He brings out the best in her
- verb make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
disclose; unwrap; bring out; expose; let on; discover; divulge; break; let out; give away.
- The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
- The actress won't reveal how old she is
- bring out the truth
- he broke the news to her
- unwrap the evidence in the murder case
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belch
- noun a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
burping; eructation; belching; burp.
- verb expel gas from the stomach
bubble; burp; eruct.
- In China it is polite to burp at the table
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collide
- verb be incompatible; be or come into conflict
jar; clash.
- verb cause to collide
- The physicists collided the particles
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brainwave
- noun (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
brain wave; cortical potential.
- noun the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
insight; brainstorm.
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make_for
- verb cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
bring; play; work; wreak.
- I cannot work a miracle
- wreak havoc
- bring comments
- play a joke
- The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
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break
- noun some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
interruption.
- the telephone is an annoying interruption
- there was a break in the action when a player was hurt
- noun an unexpected piece of good luck
good luck; happy chance.
- he finally got his big break
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bang
- noun a vigorous blow
knock; belt; bash; smash.
- the sudden knock floored him
- he took a bash right in his face
- he got a bang on the head
- noun a sudden very loud noise
bam; blast; eruption; clap.
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resolve
- noun the trait of being resolute
resoluteness; firmness of purpose; resolution; firmness.
- his resoluteness carried him through the battle
- it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
- noun a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
resolution; declaration.
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penetration
- noun an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
incursion.
- noun clear or deep perception of a situation
insight.
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spiritualise
- verb give a spiritual meaning to; read in a spiritual sense
spiritualize.
- verb purify from the corrupting influences of the world
spiritualize.
- During his stay at the ashram he was spiritualized
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penetrate
- verb pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
perforate.
- The bullet penetrated her chest
- verb come to understand
fathom; bottom.
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accumulate
- verb get or gather together
amass; roll up; compile; collect; hoard; pile up.
- I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
- She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
- She rolled up a small fortune
- verb collect or gather
amass; gather; conglomerate; cumulate; pile up.
- Journals are accumulating in my office
- The work keeps piling up
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harmoniousness
- noun the property of sounding harmonious
consonance.
- noun compatibility in opinion and action
harmony.
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echo
- noun the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
replication; sound reflection; reverberation.
- she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
- noun (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained
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straighten_out
- verb settle or put right
put right; iron out.
- we need to iron out our disagreements
- verb extricate from entanglement
unsnarl; disentangle.
- Can you disentangle the cord?
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realize
- verb be fully aware or cognizant of
recognise; agnize; recognize; realise; agnise.
- verb perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
see; understand; realise.
- Now I see!
- I just can't see your point
- Does she realize how important this decision is?
- I don't understand the idea
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down
- noun soft fine feathers
down feather.
- noun (American football) a complete play to advance the football
- you have four downs to gain ten yards
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grumbling
- noun a loud low dull continuous noise
rumble; rumbling; grumble.
- they heard the rumbling of thunder
- noun a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
murmuring; grumble; muttering; mutter; murmur.
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rendering
- noun a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
rendition.
- they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert
- noun an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
rendition; interpretation; interpreting.
- the edict was subject to many interpretations
- he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables
- often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning
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let_on
- verb make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
disclose; reveal; unwrap; bring out; expose; discover; divulge; break; let out; give away.
- The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
- The actress won't reveal how old she is
- bring out the truth
- he broke the news to her
- unwrap the evidence in the murder case
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plunk
- noun a hollow twanging sound
- noun (baseball) hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly
plunker.
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solver
- noun a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution
convergent thinker; problem solver.
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chuck
- noun informal terms for a meal
eats; grub; chow.
- noun the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
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infer
- verb reason by deduction; establish by deduction
derive; deduce; deduct.
- verb draw from specific cases for more general cases
extrapolate; generalize; generalise.
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choir
- noun a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
- noun a family of similar musical instrument playing together
consort.
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bring_out
- verb make visible
uncover; reveal; unveil.
- Summer brings out bright clothes
- He brings out the best in her
- verb bring out of a specific state
let out.
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fiddle
- noun bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
violin.
- verb avoid (one's assigned duties)
goldbrick; shrink from; shirk.
- The derelict soldier shirked his duties
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realise
- verb earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
earn; bring in; clear; pull in; take in; gain; realize; make.
- How much do you make a month in your new job?
- She earns a lot in her new job
- this merger brought in lots of money
- He clears $5,000 each month
- verb convert into cash; of goods and property
realize.
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wrawl
- verb cry loudly, as of animals
yowl; howl; yammer.
- The coyotes were howling in the desert
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quivering
- noun a shaky motion
quiver; vibration; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
- noun the act of vibrating
quiver; vibration.
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crystalize
- verb make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
crystallise; illuminate; straighten out; elucidate; clear; clear up; crystallize; sort out; crystalise; shed light on; enlighten.
- Could you clarify these remarks?
- Clear up the question of who is at fault
- verb cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
crystallise; crystalise; crystallize.
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heavy
- noun an actor who plays villainous roles
- noun a serious (or tragic) role in a play
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splosh
- verb make a splashing sound
slush; splash; slosh.
- water was splashing on the floor
- verb walk through mud or mire
slosh; squish; splash; squelch; slop.
- We had to splosh across the wet meadow
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illuminate
- verb make lighter or brighter
light; illumine; light up; illume.
- This lamp lightens the room a bit
- verb make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
crystallise; straighten out; elucidate; clear; clear up; crystallize; sort out; crystalise; shed light on; crystalize; enlighten.
- Could you clarify these remarks?
- Clear up the question of who is at fault
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log
- noun a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
- noun the exponent required to produce a given number
logarithm.
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replication
- noun the act of making copies
reproduction.
- Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient
- noun (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
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find_out
- verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find; determine; ascertain.
- find the product of two numbers
- The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
- verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
pick up; get a line; discover; see; hear; learn; get wind; get word.
- I learned that she has two grown-up children
- I see that you have been promoted
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scrape
- noun a harsh noise made by scraping
scratching; scraping; scratch.
- the scrape of violin bows distracted her
- noun an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
abrasion; excoriation; scratch.
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whiz
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; sensation; virtuoso; maven; adept; superstar; hotshot; star; whizz; wiz.
- noun a buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air
- he heard the whiz of bullets near his head
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beetle
- noun insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
- noun a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing
mallet.
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come_across
- verb find unexpectedly
happen upon; fall upon; attain; come upon; chance upon; discover; light upon; strike; chance on.
- the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
- she struck a goldmine
- The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake
- verb be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression
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worried
- adjective satellite afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
distressed; disturbed; upset; disquieted.
- too upset to say anything
- spent many disquieted moments
- distressed about her son's leaving home
- lapsed into disturbed sleep
- worried parents
- a worried frown
- one last worried check of the sleeping children
- verb be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
worry.
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sound
- noun the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
- the sound of rain on the roof
- the beautiful sound of music
- noun the subjective sensation of hearing something
auditory sensation.
- he strained to hear the faint sounds
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popping
- noun a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
pop.
- verb bulge outward
bulge; bug out; pop; come out; start; pop out; protrude; bulge out.
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harp
- noun a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
- noun a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade
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living
- noun the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
life.
- he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
- noun people who are still living
- save your pity for the living
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consonance
- noun the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words
consonant rhyme.
- noun the property of sounding harmonious
harmoniousness.
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network
- noun an interconnected system of things or people
web.
- he owned a network of shops
- retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life
- tangled in a web of cloth
- noun (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs
- the networks compete to broadcast important sports events
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get_word
- verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
pick up; get a line; discover; see; hear; learn; find out; get wind.
- I learned that she has two grown-up children
- I see that you have been promoted
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wise
- noun a way of doing or being
- noun United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)
Stephen Samuel Wise.
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undulate
- verb stir up (water) so as to form ripples
ripple; riffle; ruffle; cockle.
- verb occur in soft rounded shapes
roll.
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fathom
- noun a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
fthm.
- noun (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
fthm.
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re
- noun a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
atomic number 75; rhenium.
- noun ancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk; a universal creator; he merged with the god Amen as Amen-Ra to become the king of the gods
Ra.
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purl
- noun gold or silver wire thread
- noun a basic knitting stitch
purl stitch.
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tinkling
- adjective satellite like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
tinkly.
- sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal
- verb make or emit a high sound
clink; tink; chink; tinkle.
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forth
- adverb from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
away; off.
- ran away from the lion
- wanted to get away from there
- sent the children away to boarding school
- the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal
- went off to school
- they drove off
- go forth and preach
- noun a river in southern Scotland that flows eastward to the Firth of Forth
Forth River.
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viable
- adjective satellite capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
executable; workable; practicable; feasible.
- adjective satellite capable of life or normal growth and development
- viable seeds
- a viable fetus
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exculpated
- adjective satellite freed from any question of guilt
vindicated; clear; exonerated; absolved; cleared.
- is absolved from all blame
- was now clear of the charge of cowardice
- his official honor is vindicated
- verb pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
exculpate; acquit; clear; discharge; assoil; exonerate.
- The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
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disclose
- verb make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
reveal; unwrap; bring out; expose; let on; discover; divulge; break; let out; give away.
- The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
- The actress won't reveal how old she is
- bring out the truth
- he broke the news to her
- unwrap the evidence in the murder case
- verb disclose to view as by removing a cover
expose.
- The curtain rose to disclose a stunning set
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eagle
- noun any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
bird of Jove.
- noun (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole
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call_in
- verb summon to enter
- The nurse called in the next patient
- verb summon to a particular activity or employment
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foam
- noun a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
froth.
- the beer had a thick head of foam
- noun a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture
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solvent
- noun a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
dissolver; dissolving agent; resolvent; dissolvent.
- the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution
- noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
answer; resolution; solution; result.
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
- the answers were in the back of the book
- he computed the result to four decimal places
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blaring
- noun a loud harsh or strident noise
clamor; cacophony; din; blare.
- verb make a strident sound
blast; blare.
- She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone
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bleep
- noun a short high tone produced as a signal or warning
beep.
- verb emit a single short high-pitched signal
- The computer bleeped away
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knock_down
- verb cause to come or go down
down; push down; pull down; cut down.
- The policeman downed the heavily armed suspect
- The mugger knocked down the old lady after she refused to hand over her wallet
- verb knock down with force
floor; dump; coldcock; deck.
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ascertain
- verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find out; find; determine.
- find the product of two numbers
- The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
- verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
insure; control; see to it; assure; see; ensure; check.
- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
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horse
- noun solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
Equus caballus.
- noun a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
gymnastic horse.
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mellowness
- noun kindheartedness through maturity or old age
- noun a taste (especially of fruit) that is ripe and of full flavor
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spiel
- noun plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
line of gab; patter.
- verb replay (as a melody)
play.
- Play it again, Sam
- She played the third movement very beautifully
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clarify
- verb make clear and (more) comprehensible
elucidate; clear up.
- clarify the mystery surrounding her death
- verb make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
- clarify the butter
- clarify beer
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reason
- noun a rational motive for a belief or action
ground.
- the reason that war was declared
- the grounds for their declaration
- noun an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
- the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly
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hazard
- noun a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
endangerment; jeopardy; peril; risk.
- drinking alcohol is a health hazard
- noun an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
chance; fortune; luck.
- bad luck caused his downfall
- we ran into each other by pure chance
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murmur
- noun a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
murmuring; muttering; mutter; murmuration; mussitation.
- noun a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
murmur vowel.
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imagine
- verb form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
conceive of; envisage; ideate.
- Can you conceive of him as the president?
- verb expect, believe, or suppose
guess; reckon; suppose; opine; think.
- I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
- I thought to find her in a bad state
- he didn't think to find her in the kitchen
- I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
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put
- noun the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
put option.
- verb put into a certain place or abstract location
set; pose; place; lay; position.
- Put your things here
- Set the tray down
- Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
- Place emphasis on a certain point
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estimate
- noun an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
approximation; estimation; idea.
- an estimate of what it would cost
- a rough idea how long it would take
- noun a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
estimation.
- many factors are involved in any estimate of human life
- in my estimation the boy is innocent
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spiritualize
- verb give a spiritual meaning to; read in a spiritual sense
spiritualise.
- verb elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration
transfigure; glorify.
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problem_solver
- noun a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution
solver; convergent thinker.
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jangling
- adjective satellite like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together
jangly.
- cowboys with jangling spurs
- verb make a sound typical of metallic objects
jingle; jingle-jangle; jangle.
- The keys were jingling in his pocket
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bring
- verb take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
take; convey.
- Bring me the box from the other room
- Take these letters to the boss
- This brings me to the main point
- verb cause to come into a particular state or condition
- Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence
- bring water to the boiling point
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lucubrate
- verb add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
expound; dilate; expatiate; elaborate; enlarge; exposit; flesh out; expand.
- She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
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writhing
- adjective satellite moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
wriggling; wriggly; wiggly.
- verb to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
twist; wrestle; writhe; worm; wriggle; squirm.
- The prisoner writhed in discomfort
- The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
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clarion
- noun a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone
- verb blow the clarion
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feasible
- adjective satellite capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
viable; executable; workable; practicable.
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motion
- noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gesture.
- noun a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
movement.
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keen
- noun a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
- verb express grief verbally
lament.
- we lamented the death of the child
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grok
- verb get the meaning of something
apprehend; dig; comprehend; grasp; compass; savvy; get the picture.
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
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tootle
- noun the sound of casual playing on a musical instrument
- he enjoyed hearing the tootles of their horns as the musicians warmed up
- verb play (a musical instrument) casually
- the saxophone player was tootling a sad melody
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miaow
- noun the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)
meow; mew; miaou; miaul.
- verb make a cat-like sound
miaou.
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miaou
- noun the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)
meow; miaow; mew; miaul.
- verb make a cat-like sound
miaow.
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sigh
- noun an utterance made by exhaling audibly
suspiration.
- noun a sound like a person sighing
- she heard the sigh of the wind in the trees
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clump
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
clustering; cluster; bunch.
- a bunch of trees
- a cluster of admirers
- noun a compact mass
clod; ball; glob; lump; chunk.
- a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder
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think
- noun an instance of deliberate thinking
- I need to give it a good think
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; believe; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
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ding
- noun a ringing sound
- noun an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
nick; gouge; dent.
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perambulating
- adjective satellite strolling or walking around
- perambulating nursemaids with their charges
- verb make an official inspection on foot of (the bounds of a property)
perambulate.
- Selectmen are required by law to perambulate the bounds every five years
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popularise
- verb cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use
vulgarise; generalise; generalize; vulgarize; popularize.
- They popularized coffee in Washington State
- Relativity Theory was vulgarized by these authors
- verb make understandable to the general public
popularize.
- Carl Sagan popularized cosmology in his books
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claxon
- noun a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles
klaxon.
- verb make a loud noise
beep; toot; blare; honk.
- The horns of the taxis blared
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latch_on
- verb take hold of or attach to
- The biochip latches onto the genes
- verb adopt
fasten on; hook on; take up; seize on.
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render
- noun a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
- verb cause to become
- The shot rendered her immobile
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blown
- adjective satellite being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
- blown clouds of dust choked the riders
- blown soil mounded on the window sill
- verb exhale hard
blow.
- blow on the soup to cool it down
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feel
- noun an intuitive awareness;
- he has a feel for animals" or "it's easy when you get the feel of it
- noun the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
flavour; look; tone; flavor; feeling; smell; spirit.
- the feel of the city excited him
- a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
- it had the smell of treason
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knocking
- noun the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
knock.
- verb deliver a sharp blow or push :"He knocked the glass clear across the room"
knock; strike hard.
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number
- noun the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
figure.
- he had a number of chores to do
- the number of parameters is small
- the figure was about a thousand
- noun a concept of quantity involving zero and units
- every number has a unique position in the sequence
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fancy
- noun something many people believe that is false
phantasy; fantasy; illusion.
- they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
- noun a kind of imagination that was held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination
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clunking
- noun the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
clip-clop; clopping; clop; clippety-clop; clumping.
- verb make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
clump; clop; clunk; plunk.
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whoop
- noun a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
- verb shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
- The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table
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fantasy
- noun imagination unrestricted by reality
phantasy.
- noun fiction with a large amount of imagination in it
phantasy.
- she made a lot of money writing romantic fantasies
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tango
- noun a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin
- noun music written in duple time for dancing the tango
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dong
- noun the basic unit of money in Vietnam
- verb go `ding dong', like a bell
ding; dingdong.
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categorize
- verb place into or assign to a category
categorise.
- Children learn early on to categorize
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ring
- noun a characteristic sound
- it has the ring of sincerity
- noun a toroidal shape
annulus; anchor ring; doughnut; halo.
- a ring of ships in the harbor
- a halo of smoke
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paradiddle
- noun the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously
drum roll; roll.
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conga
- noun music composed for dancing the conga
- noun a Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file
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understand
- verb know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
- She did not understand her husband
- I understand what she means
- verb perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
see; realize; realise.
- Now I see!
- I just can't see your point
- Does she realize how important this decision is?
- I don't understand the idea
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guess
- noun a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
conjecture; supposition; surmisal; hypothesis; speculation; surmise.
- noun an estimate based on little or no information
guesswork; dead reckoning; shot; guessing.
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tintinnabulation
- noun the sound of a bell ringing
ring; ringing.
- the distinctive ring of the church bell
- the ringing of the telephone
- the tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells"--E. A. Poe
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vibrato
- noun (music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch
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jingly
- adjective satellite having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
jingling.
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reverberant
- adjective having a tendency to reverberate or be repeatedly reflected
- a reverberant room
- the reverberant booms of cannon
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capitalize
- verb draw advantages from
take advantage; capitalise.
- he is capitalizing on her mistake
- she took advantage of his absence to meet her lover
- verb supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders
capitalise.
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wreak
- verb cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
bring; play; work; make for.
- I cannot work a miracle
- wreak havoc
- bring comments
- play a joke
- The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
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pit
- noun a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
cavity.
- they dug a pit to bury the body
- noun a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
fossa.
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swarm
- noun a moving crowd
drove; horde.
- noun a group of many things in the air or on the ground
cloud.
- a swarm of insects obscured the light
- clouds of blossoms
- it discharged a cloud of spores
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take_account
- verb be fully aware of; realize fully
appreciate.
- Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
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get_it
- verb understand, usually after some initial difficulty
catch on; latch on; tumble; get wise; get onto; twig; cotton on.
- She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on
- verb receive punishment
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lustre
- noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
luster.
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
splendour; brilliancy; splendor; luster.
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jingle
- noun a metallic sound
jangle.
- the jingle of coins
- the jangle of spurs
- noun a comic verse of irregular measure
doggerel verse; doggerel.
- he had heard some silly doggerel that kept running through his mind
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listen
- verb hear with intention
- Listen to the sound of this cello
- verb listen and pay attention
take heed; hear.
- Listen to your father
- We must hear the expert before we make a decision
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rotund
- adjective satellite spherical in shape
- adjective satellite (of sounds) full and rich
round; orotund; pear-shaped.
- orotund tones
- the rotund and reverberating phrase
- pear-shaped vowels
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expounding
- noun a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
exposition.
- verb add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
expound; lucubrate; dilate; expatiate; elaborate; enlarge; exposit; flesh out; expand.
- She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
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slosh
- verb make a splashing sound
splosh; slush; splash.
- water was splashing on the floor
- verb walk through mud or mire
squish; splosh; splash; squelch; slop.
- We had to splosh across the wet meadow
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hum
- noun the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
busyness.
- they manifested all the busyness of a pack of beavers
- there is a constant hum of military preparation
- noun an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan
Al Faran; Harkat ul-Mujahedeen; HUA; Harkat-ul-Mujahidin; Harkat ul-Ansar; Movement of Holy Warriors.
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realization
- noun coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
realisation; recognition.
- a growing realization of the risk involved
- a sudden recognition of the problem he faced
- increasing recognition that diabetes frequently coexists with other chronic diseases
- noun making real or giving the appearance of reality
realisation; actualization; actualisation.
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clanging
- adjective satellite having a loud resonant metallic sound
clangorous.
- the clangorous locomotive works
- a clanging gong
- verb make a loud noise
clang; clangor.
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discover
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
notice; observe; detect; find.
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
- verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
pick up; get a line; see; hear; learn; find out; get wind; get word.
- I learned that she has two grown-up children
- I see that you have been promoted
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vibrate
- verb shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
- verb move or swing from side to side regularly
oscillate.
- the needle on the meter was oscillating
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appreciation
- noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
grasp; hold.
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
- noun delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
taste; perceptiveness; discernment.
- arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success
- to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
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plunk_down
- verb set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
plop; plunk; plonk; flump; plump; plank; plump down.
- He planked the money on the table
- He planked himself into the sofa
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part
- noun something determined in relation to something that includes it
component part; portion; component; constituent.
- he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself
- I read a portion of the manuscript
- the smaller component is hard to reach
- the animal constituent of plankton
- noun something less than the whole of a human artifact
portion.
- the rear part of the house
- glue the two parts together
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telephone
- noun electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
telephone set; phone.
- I talked to him on the telephone
- noun transmitting speech at a distance
telephony.
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differentiate
- verb mark as different
secernate; severalise; separate; severalize; tell apart; distinguish; tell; secern.
- We distinguish several kinds of maple
- verb be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
distinguish; mark.
- His modesty distinguishes him from his peers
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butt
- noun thick end of the handle
butt end.
- noun the part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the roots
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flesh_out
- verb make fat or plump
fatten up; fat; fill out; fatten; fatten out; plump out; plump.
- We will plump out that poor starving child
- verb add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
expound; lucubrate; dilate; expatiate; elaborate; enlarge; exposit; expand.
- She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
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get_a_line
- verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
pick up; discover; see; hear; learn; find out; get wind; get word.
- I learned that she has two grown-up children
- I see that you have been promoted
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work_on
- verb to exert effort in order to do, make, or perform something
work at.
- the child worked at the multiplication table until she had it down cold
- verb shape, form, or improve a material
process; work.
- work stone into tools
- process iron
- work the metal
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misestimate
- verb judge incorrectly
miscalculate.
- I had misestimated his determination
- verb calculate incorrectly
miscalculate.
- I miscalculated the number of guests at the wedding
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rationalize
- verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
apologise; rationalise; excuse; apologize; justify.
- rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
- he rationalized his lack of success
- verb weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
rationalise; cut; prune.
- We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet
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zero
- noun a quantity of no importance
cypher; aught; zip; nil; nada; nix; cipher; zilch; goose egg; zippo; nothing; naught; null.
- it looked like nothing I had ever seen before
- reduced to nil all the work we had done
- we racked up a pathetic goose egg
- it was all for naught
- I didn't hear zilch about it
- noun a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
0; nought; cipher; cypher.
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cockle
- noun common edible European bivalve
- noun common edible, burrowing European bivalve mollusk that has a strong, rounded shell with radiating ribs
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shed_light_on
- verb make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
crystallise; illuminate; straighten out; elucidate; clear; clear up; crystallize; sort out; crystalise; crystalize; enlighten.
- Could you clarify these remarks?
- Clear up the question of who is at fault
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sophisticate
- noun a worldly-wise person
man of the world.
- verb make less natural or innocent
- Their manners had sophisticated the young girls
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make_merry
- verb celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
jollify; make whoopie; revel; whoop it up; wassail; racket; make happy.
- The members of the wedding party made merry all night
- Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!
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impinge
- verb impinge or infringe upon
trench; entrench; encroach.
- This impinges on my rights as an individual
- This matter entrenches on other domains
- verb advance beyond the usual limit
infringe; encroach.
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gobble
- noun the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
- verb eat hastily without proper chewing
bolt.
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factor_out
- verb consider as relevant when making a decision
factor in; factor.
- You must factor in the recent developments
- verb resolve into factors
factor in; factor.
- a quantum computer can factor the number 15
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wandering
- noun travelling about without any clear destination
vagabondage; roving.
- she followed him in his wanderings and looked after him
- verb move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
ramble; stray; cast; swan; drift; wander; tramp; range; rove; roam; vagabond; roll.
- The gypsies roamed the woods
- roving vagabonds
- the wandering Jew
- The cattle roam across the prairie
- the laborers drift from one town to the next
- They rolled from town to town
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colour
- noun any material used for its color
color; coloring material; colouring material.
- she used a different color for the trim
- noun a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks)
color; people of color; people of colour.
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misunderstand
- verb interpret in the wrong way
misinterpret; misconceive; be amiss; misconstrue; misapprehend.
- Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
- She misconstrued my remarks
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overwork
- noun the act of working too much or too long
overworking.
- he became ill from overwork
- verb use too much
- This play has been overworked
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amass
- verb collect or gather
gather; conglomerate; accumulate; cumulate; pile up.
- Journals are accumulating in my office
- The work keeps piling up
- verb get or gather together
roll up; compile; collect; accumulate; hoard; pile up.
- I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
- She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
- She rolled up a small fortune
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rag
- noun a small piece of cloth or paper
tatter; shred; tag; tag end.
- noun a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
rag week.
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lick
- noun a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
salt lick.
- noun touching with the tongue
lap.
- the dog's laps were warm and wet
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subtract
- verb make a subtraction
deduct; take off.
- subtract this amount from my paycheck
- verb take off or away
- this prefix was subtracted when the word was borrowed from French
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sounding_board
- noun a person whose reactions to something serve as an indication of its acceptability
- I would use newspapermen as a sounding board for such policies
- noun (music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument
soundboard.
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clip
- noun a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
magazine; cartridge holder; cartridge clip.
- noun an instance or single occasion for some event
time.
- this time he succeeded
- he called four times
- he could do ten at a clip
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rattle
- noun a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
rale; rattling.
- noun a baby's toy that makes percussive noises when shaken
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impinge_on
- verb hit against; come into sudden contact with
strike; run into; hit; collide with.
- The car hit a tree
- He struck the table with his elbow
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banging
- noun a continuing very loud noise
- noun the act of subjecting to strong attack
battering.
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samba
- noun large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
obeche; arere; Triplochiton scleroxcylon; obechi.
- noun music composed for dancing the samba
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say
- noun the chance to speak
- verb express in words
state; tell.
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
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slam
- noun winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
sweep.
- noun the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
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rap
- noun a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
blame.
- he took the blame for it
- it was a bum rap
- noun a gentle blow
strike; tap.
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yowl
- noun a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
holla; bellow; roar; hollo; holler; hollering; holloa; bellowing; roaring.
- his bellow filled the hallway
- verb cry loudly, as of animals
wrawl; howl; yammer.
- The coyotes were howling in the desert
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sounding
- noun a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
- noun the act of measuring depth of water (usually with a sounding line)
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saw
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
proverb; byword; adage.
- noun hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
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whicker
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
whinny; nicker; neigh.
- verb make a characteristic sound, of a horse
whinny; nicker; neigh.
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perusing
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
perusal; studying; poring over.
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
peruse.
- Please peruse this report at your leisure
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rationalise_away
- verb substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of
rationalize away.
- you can rationalize away all the strange noises you hear--there is no poltergeist in the house!
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self
- noun your consciousness of your own identity
ego.
- noun a person considered as a unique individual
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divulge
- verb make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
disclose; reveal; unwrap; bring out; expose; let on; discover; break; let out; give away.
- The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
- The actress won't reveal how old she is
- bring out the truth
- he broke the news to her
- unwrap the evidence in the murder case
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clunk
- noun a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
thud; clump; thumping; thump.
- verb make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
clump; clop; plunk.
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exposit
- verb state
expound; set forth.
- verb add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
expound; lucubrate; dilate; expatiate; elaborate; enlarge; flesh out; expand.
- She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
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lip
- noun either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
- noun (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx
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take
- noun the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
return; yield; takings; issue; proceeds; payoff.
- the average return was about 5%
- noun the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
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cognise
- verb be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
know; cognize.
- I know that the President lied to the people
- I want to know who is winning the game!
- I know it's time
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oscillate
- verb be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
hover; vacillate; vibrate.
- He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement
- verb move or swing from side to side regularly
vibrate.
- the needle on the meter was oscillating
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writhe
- verb to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
twist; wrestle; worm; wriggle; squirm.
- The prisoner writhed in discomfort
- The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
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clash
- noun a loud resonant repeating noise
clank; crash; clangour; clangoring; clang; clangor.
- he could hear the clang of distant bells
- noun a state of conflict between persons
friction.
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wassail
- noun a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
- verb celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
jollify; make whoopie; make merry; revel; whoop it up; racket; make happy.
- The members of the wedding party made merry all night
- Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!
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reckon
- verb expect, believe, or suppose
guess; suppose; imagine; opine; think.
- I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
- I thought to find her in a bad state
- he didn't think to find her in the kitchen
- I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
- verb judge to be probable
calculate; figure; forecast; estimate; count on.
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discerning
- adjective having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
- a discerning critic
- a discerning reader
- verb detect with the senses
recognize; spot; make out; tell apart; recognise; distinguish; pick out; discern.
- The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
- I can't make out the faces in this photograph
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average_out
- verb compute the average of
average.
- verb amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
average.
- The number of hours I work per work averages out to 40
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whizz
- noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
mavin; champion; ace; genius; wizard; sensation; virtuoso; maven; adept; whiz; superstar; hotshot; star; wiz.
- verb make a soft swishing sound
purr; birr; whiz; whir; whirr.
- the motor whirred
- the car engine purred
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riffle
- noun a small wave on the surface of a liquid
ripple; wavelet; rippling.
- noun shuffling by splitting the pack and interweaving the two halves at their corners
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ahorse
- adjective satellite traveling on horseback
ahorseback.
- a file of men ahorseback passed by
- adverb on the back of a horse
ahorseback; horseback.
- he rode horseback to town
- managed to escape ahorse
- policeman patrolled the streets ahorseback
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cipher
- noun a message written in a secret code
cypher.
- noun a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
0; zero; nought; cypher.
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mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
oral fissure; oral cavity; rima oris.
- he stuffed his mouth with candy
- noun the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
- she wiped lipstick from her mouth
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cracking
- noun a sudden sharp noise
snap; crack.
- the crack of a whip
- he heard the cracking of the ice
- he can hear the snap of a twig
- noun the act of cracking something
fracture; crack.
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clatter
- noun a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
- the shutters clattered against the house
- the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones
- verb make a rattling sound
brattle; clack.
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scraunch
- verb make a crushing noise
crunch; crackle; scranch.
- his shoes were crunching on the gravel
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vibrancy
- noun having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
ringing; sonorousness; plangency; reverberance; resonance; sonority.
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cleared
- adjective rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
- cleared land
- cleared streets free of fallen trees and debris
- a cleared passage through the underbrush
- played poker on the cleared dining room table
- verb rid of obstructions
unclutter; clear.
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splat
- noun a single splash
- he heard a splat as it hit the floor
- noun a slat of wood in the middle of the back of a straight chair
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siss
- verb express or utter with a hiss
sizz; sibilate; hiss.
- noun a female person who has the same parents as another person
sis; sister.
- my sister married a musician
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expound
- verb add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
lucubrate; dilate; expatiate; elaborate; enlarge; exposit; flesh out; expand.
- She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
- verb state
exposit; set forth.
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be_amiss
- verb interpret in the wrong way
misinterpret; misunderstand; misconceive; misconstrue; misapprehend.
- Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
- She misconstrued my remarks
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incisive
- adjective satellite having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute; penetrating; penetrative; piercing; discriminating; keen; sharp; knifelike.
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
- adjective satellite suitable for cutting or piercing
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mobile
- noun sculpture suspended in midair whose delicately balanced parts can be set in motion by air currents
- noun a river in southwestern Alabama; flows into Mobile Bay
Mobile River.
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clear
- noun the state of being free of suspicion
- investigation showed that he was in the clear
- noun a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
open.
- finally broke out of the forest into the open
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flow
- noun the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
flowing.
- noun the amount of fluid that flows in a given time
flow rate; rate of flow.
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toot
- noun a blast of a horn
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
carouse; carousal; bender; booze-up.
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effervescing
- adjective satellite emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
bubbly; foaming; spumy; bubbling; foamy; frothy.
- bubbling champagne
- foamy (or frothy) beer
- verb become bubbly or frothy or foaming
froth; foam; effervesce; sparkle; form bubbles; fizz.
- The boiling soup was frothing
- The river was foaming
- Sparkling water
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pipe
- noun a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
tobacco pipe.
- noun a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
piping; pipage.
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strain
- noun (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
- noun difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
stress.
- she endured the stresses and strains of life
- he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger"- R.J.Samuelson
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resonating_chamber
- noun a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
cavity resonator; resonator.
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flux
- noun the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
- noun a flow or discharge
fluxion.
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squelch
- noun a crushing remark
put-down; squelcher; takedown.
- noun an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise
squelcher; squelch circuit.
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caw
- noun the sound made by corvine birds
- verb utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens
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rattling
- noun a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
rattle; rale.
- verb make short successive sounds
rattle.
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screak
- verb make a high-pitched, screeching noise
skreak; whine; screech; squeak; creak.
- The door creaked when I opened it slowly
- My car engine makes a whining noise
- verb utter a harsh abrupt scream
skreak; screech; squawk; skreigh.
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mussitation
- noun a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
murmuring; muttering; mutter; murmuration; murmur.
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flump
- verb fall heavily
flump down.
- verb set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
plop; plunk; plunk down; plonk; plump; plank; plump down.
- He planked the money on the table
- He planked himself into the sofa
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susurrus
- noun the indistinct sound of people whispering
susurration.
- a soft susurrus of conversation
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foaming
- adjective satellite emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
bubbly; spumy; bubbling; effervescing; foamy; frothy.
- bubbling champagne
- foamy (or frothy) beer
- verb become bubbly or frothy or foaming
froth; foam; effervesce; sparkle; form bubbles; fizz.
- The boiling soup was frothing
- The river was foaming
- Sparkling water
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run_into
- verb be beset by
encounter.
- The project ran into numerous financial difficulties
- verb collide violently with an obstacle
jar against; butt against; bump into; knock against.
- I ran into the telephone pole
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add_together
- verb determine the sum of
tot up; add up; sum; tally; tote up; tot; add; summate; total; sum up.
- Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
- verb make an addition by combining numbers
add.
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ending
- noun the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
termination.
- I don't like words that have -ism as an ending
- noun the act of ending something
termination; conclusion.
- the termination of the agreement
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bright
- adjective emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
- the sun was bright and hot
- a bright sunlit room
- adjective satellite having striking color
brilliant; vivid.
- bright dress
- brilliant tapestries
- a bird with vivid plumage
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chord
- noun a straight line connecting two points on a curve
- noun a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
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gauge
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
gage.
- noun accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
standard of measurement.
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pile_up
- verb collect or gather
amass; gather; conglomerate; accumulate; cumulate.
- Journals are accumulating in my office
- The work keeps piling up
- verb arrange into piles or stacks
stack up; heap up.
- She piled up her books in my living room
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utter
- verb articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
give tongue to; express; verbalise; verbalize.
- She expressed her anger
- He uttered a curse
- verb express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
let loose; emit; let out.
- She let out a big heavy sigh
- He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand
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rough
- noun the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short
- verb prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
rough in; rough out.
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verbalize
- verb be verbose
verbalise.
- This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious
- verb express in speech
verbalise; mouth; utter; talk; speak.
- She talks a lot of nonsense
- This depressed patient does not verbalize
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find
- noun a productive insight
breakthrough; discovery.
- noun the act of discovering something
uncovering; discovery.
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comprehendible
- adjective capable of being comprehended or understood
comprehensible.
- an idea comprehensible to the average mind
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impact
- noun the striking of one body against another
- noun a forceful consequence; a strong effect
wallop.
- the book had an important impact on my thinking
- the book packs a wallop
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wriggle
- noun the act of wiggling
wiggle; squirm.
- verb to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
twist; wrestle; writhe; worm; squirm.
- The prisoner writhed in discomfort
- The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
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grunt
- noun the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
oink.
- noun an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker
- infantrymen in Vietnam were called grunts
- he went from grunt to chairman in six years
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drumbeat
- noun the sound made by beating a drum
rub-a-dub; rataplan.
- noun (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown
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knowledge
- noun the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
cognition; noesis.
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draw_out
- verb cause to speak, "Can you draw her out--she is always so quiet"
- verb lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
prolong; protract; extend.
- We prolonged our stay
- She extended her visit by another day
- The meeting was drawn out until midnight
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jaw
- noun the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
- noun the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
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explain
- verb make plain and comprehensible
explicate.
- He explained the laws of physics to his students
- verb define
- The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
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pant
- noun the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)
- noun (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
trouser.
- he had a sharp crease in his trousers
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rhumba
- noun syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba
rumba.
- noun a folk dance in duple time that originated in Cuba with Spanish and African elements; features complex footwork and violent movement
rumba.
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common_sense
- noun sound practical judgment
gumption; mother wit; horse sense; good sense; sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
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theme
- noun the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
topic; subject.
- he didn't want to discuss that subject
- it was a very sensitive topic
- his letters were always on the theme of love
- noun a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
motif.
- it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme
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manoeuvre
- noun a plan for attaining a particular goal
maneuver; tactics; tactic.
- noun a military training exercise
maneuver; simulated military operation.
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study
- noun a detailed critical inspection
survey.
- noun applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
work.
- mastering a second language requires a lot of work
- no schools offer graduate study in interior design
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whirring
- noun sound of something in rapid motion
birr; whir; whirr.
- whir of a bird's wings
- the whir of the propellers
- verb make a soft swishing sound
purr; birr; whizz; whiz; whir; whirr.
- the motor whirred
- the car engine purred
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factor
- noun anything that contributes causally to a result
- a number of factors determined the outcome
- noun an abstract part of something
ingredient; constituent; component; element.
- jealousy was a component of his character
- two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
- the grammatical elements of a sentence
- a key factor in her success
- humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
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integrate
- verb make into a whole or make part of a whole
incorporate.
- She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal
- verb open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups
desegregate; mix.
- This school is completely desegregated
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hoard
- noun a secret store of valuables or money
cache; stash.
- verb save up as for future use
squirrel away; cache; stash; lay away; hive up.
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shrill
- verb utter a shrill cry
pipe; pipe up; shriek.
- adjective satellite having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
sharp.
- a shrill whistle
- a shrill gaiety
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over
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- adjective satellite having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluded; terminated; complete; ended; all over.
- the harvesting was complete
- the affair is over, ended, finished
- the abruptly terminated interview
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chisel_in
- verb break into a conversation
put in; cut in; barge in; butt in; break in; chime in.
- her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation
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plump
- noun the sound of a sudden heavy fall
- verb drop sharply
plummet.
- The stock market plummeted
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rumbling
- noun a loud low dull continuous noise
rumble; grumble; grumbling.
- they heard the rumbling of thunder
- verb make a low noise
rumble; grumble.
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clank
- noun a loud resonant repeating noise
crash; clash; clangour; clangoring; clang; clangor.
- he could hear the clang of distant bells
- verb make a clank
- the train clanked through the village
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move
- noun the act of deciding to do something
- he didn't make a move to help
- his first move was to hire a lawyer
- noun the act of changing your residence or place of business
relocation.
- they say that three moves equal one fire
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hit
- noun (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
- he came all the way around on Williams' hit
- noun the act of contacting one thing with another
hitting; striking.
- repeated hitting raised a large bruise
- after three misses she finally got a hit
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kinesis
- noun a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation
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patter
- noun plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
spiel; line of gab.
- noun a quick succession of light rapid sounds
- the patter of mice
- the patter of tiny feet
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get
- noun a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
- verb come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
acquire.
- She got a lot of paintings from her uncle
- They acquired a new pet
- Get your results the next day
- Get permission to take a few days off from work
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beat
- noun a regular route for a sentry or policeman
round.
- in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name
- noun the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
heartbeat; pulsation; pulse.
- he could feel the beat of her heart
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hiss
- noun a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
hissing; hushing; fizzle; sibilation.
- the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
- noun a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
razz; boo; razzing; Bronx cheer; hoot; raspberry; bird; snort.
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muttering
- noun a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
murmuring; mutter; murmuration; murmur; mussitation.
- noun a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
murmuring; grumbling; grumble; mutter; murmur.
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perceive
- verb to become aware of through the senses
comprehend.
- I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
- verb become conscious of
- She finally perceived the futility of her protest
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clang
- noun a loud resonant repeating noise
clank; crash; clash; clangour; clangoring; clangor.
- he could hear the clang of distant bells
- verb make a loud noise
clangor.
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clopping
- noun the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
clip-clop; clunking; clop; clippety-clop; clumping.
- verb make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
clump; clop; clunk; plunk.
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whistle
- noun the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
whistling.
- noun the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
whistling.
- the whistle signalled the end of the game
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whoopie
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strum
- noun sound of strumming
- verb sound the strings of (a string instrument)
thrum.
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compass
- noun navigational instrument for finding directions
- noun an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
ambit; reach; orbit; range; scope.
- a piano has a greater range than the human voice
- the ambit of municipal legislation
- within the compass of this article
- within the scope of an investigation
- outside the reach of the law
- in the political orbit of a world power
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report
- noun a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
written report; study.
- this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
- noun the act of informing by verbal report
account.
- he heard reports that they were causing trouble
- by all accounts they were a happy couple
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compute
- verb make a mathematical calculation or computation
cypher; calculate; work out; reckon; cipher; figure.
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quantise
- verb approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values
quantize.
- verb apply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor
quantize.
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yammer
- verb cry loudly, as of animals
wrawl; yowl; howl.
- The coyotes were howling in the desert
- verb complain whiningly
yawp; whine; grizzle.
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