fawn
- noun a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
greyish brown; dun; grayish brown.
- noun a young deer
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melanchthon
- noun German theologian and Luther's successor as leader of the Reformation in Germany (1497-1560)
Philipp Schwarzerd; Philipp Melanchthon.
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sampler
- noun an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something
sampling station.
- noun someone who samples food or drink for its quality
taster; taste tester; taste-tester.
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toy_with
- verb take into consideration, have in view
think of; think about; flirt with; entertain.
- He entertained the notion of moving to South America
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preoccupancy
- noun the mental state of being preoccupied by something
absorption; engrossment; preoccupation.
- noun the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
preoccupation.
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point_of_view
- noun a mental position from which things are viewed
standpoint; stand; viewpoint.
- we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
- teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
- noun the spatial property of the position from which something is observed
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mirage
- noun an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
- noun something illusory and unattainable
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feeding
- noun the act of consuming food
eating.
- noun the act of supplying food and nourishment
alimentation.
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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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pasang
- noun large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns
oryx.
- noun wild goat of Iran and adjacent regions
Capra aegagrus; bezoar goat.
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spin
- noun a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
- noun the act of rotating rapidly
twist; whirl; twisting; twirl.
- he gave the crank a spin
- it broke off after much twisting
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asiatic_buffalo
- noun an Asian buffalo that is often domesticated for use as a draft animal
Bubalus bubalis; water ox; water buffalo.
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daze
- noun the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
shock; stupor.
- his mother's death left him in a daze
- he was numb with shock
- noun confusion characterized by lack of clarity
haze; fog.
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postmortem
- noun discussion of an event after it has occurred
post-mortem.
- noun an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
postmortem examination; post-mortem; necropsy; post-mortem examination; autopsy; PM.
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tamarao
- noun small buffalo of Mindoro in the Philippines
Anoa mindorensis; Bubalus mindorensis; tamarau.
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spec
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
specification.
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divergent
- adjective satellite diverging from another or from a standard
- adjective tending to move apart in different directions
diverging.
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categorisation
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
categorization; classification.
- noun the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
categorization; sorting; classification.
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conjecture
- noun a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
speculation.
- speculations about the outcome of the election
- he dismissed it as mere conjecture
- noun a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
guess; supposition; surmisal; hypothesis; speculation; surmise.
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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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stipulate
- verb specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
qualify; specify; condition.
- The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
- The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
- verb give a guarantee or promise of
- They stipulated to release all the prisoners
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memory_loss
- noun partial or total loss of memory
amnesia; blackout.
- he has a total blackout for events of the evening
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kudu
- noun either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush
koodoo; koudou.
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examen
- noun a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
examination.
- noun a critical study (as of a writer's work)
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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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school
- noun an educational institution
- the school was founded in 1900
- noun a building where young people receive education
schoolhouse.
- the school was built in 1932
- he walked to school every morning
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disorientation
- noun a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)
freak out.
- noun confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction
- his disorientation was the result of inattention
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daydream
- noun absentminded dreaming while awake
revery; castle in Spain; air castle; daydreaming; reverie; castle in the air; oneirism.
- verb have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy
woolgather; stargaze; dream.
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conceive
- verb have the idea for
gestate; conceptualize; conceptualise.
- He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
- This library was well conceived
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
believe; think; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
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math
- noun a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
maths; mathematics.
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chew
- noun a wad of something chewable as tobacco
plug; wad; quid; cud; chaw.
- noun biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
manduction; chewing; mastication.
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colligate
- verb make a logical or causal connection
tie in; associate; relate; link; connect; link up.
- I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind
- colligate these facts
- I cannot relate these events at all
- verb consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle
subsume.
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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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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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approximation
- noun an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
estimate; estimation; idea.
- an estimate of what it would cost
- a rough idea how long it would take
- noun the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
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scrutinize
- verb to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
size up; take stock; scrutinise.
- he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
- verb examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
audit; inspect; scrutinise.
- audit accounts and tax returns
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bar_examination
- noun an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction
bar exam.
- applicants may qualify to take the New York bar examination by graduating from an approved law school
- he passed the bar exam on his third try
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subordinate
- noun an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
underling; foot soldier; subsidiary.
- noun a word that is more specific than a given word
hyponym; subordinate word.
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theory
- noun a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
- theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses
- true in fact and theory
- noun a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
hypothesis; possibility.
- a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory
- he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices
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blue
- noun blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
blueness.
- he had eyes of bright blue
- noun blue clothing
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established
- adjective brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
constituted.
- the established social order
- distrust the constituted authority
- a team established as a member of a major league
- enjoyed his prestige as an established writer
- an established precedent
- the established Church
- verb set up or found
found; establish; set up; launch.
- She set up a literacy program
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deliberate
- verb think about carefully; weigh
moot; turn over; consider; debate.
- They considered the possibility of a strike
- Turn the proposal over in your mind
- verb discuss the pros and cons of an issue
debate.
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blastogenesis
- noun asexual reproduction by budding
- noun theory that inherited characteristics are transmitted by germ plasm
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lutheranism
- noun teachings of Martin Luther emphasizing the cardinal doctrine of justification by faith alone
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haze
- noun atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
- noun confusion characterized by lack of clarity
fog; daze.
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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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niebuhr
- noun United States Protestant theologian (1892-1971)
Reinhold Niebuhr.
- noun German historian noted for his critical approach to sources and for his history of Rome (1776-1831)
Barthold George Niebuhr.
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dead_reckoning
- noun an estimate based on little or no information
guesswork; guess; shot; guessing.
- noun navigation without the aid of celestial observations
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st._jerome
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)
Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Eusebius Hieronymus; Hieronymus; Jerome; Saint Jerome.
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nanny
- noun a woman who is the custodian of children
nurse; nursemaid.
- noun female goat
she-goat; nanny-goat.
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cult
- noun followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices
- noun an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
rage; fad; furore; furor; craze.
- he always follows the latest fads
- it was all the rage that season
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muddiness
- noun the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water
wateriness; sloppiness.
- the baseball game was canceled because of the wateriness of the outfield
- the water's muddiness made it undrinkable
- the sloppiness of a rainy November day
- noun a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
confusion; disarray; confusedness; mental confusion.
- a confusion of impressions
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vaishnavism
- noun Hindu sect worshiping of Vishnu
Vaisnavism.
- noun worship of Vishnu one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon
Vishnuism; Vaisnavism.
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john_chrysostom
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) a Church Father who was a great preacher and bishop of Constantinople; a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-407)
St. John Chrysostom.
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tamarau
- noun small buffalo of Mindoro in the Philippines
Anoa mindorensis; Bubalus mindorensis; tamarao.
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alchemist
- noun one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone
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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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etiology
- noun the cause of a disease
aetiology.
- noun the philosophical study of causation
aetiology.
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credit
- noun approval
recognition.
- give her recognition for trying
- he was given credit for his work
- give her credit for trying
- noun money available for a client to borrow
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reappraise
- verb appraise anew
- Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly
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mentor
- noun a wise and trusted guide and advisor
wise man.
- verb serve as a teacher or trusted counselor
- The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school
- She is a fine lecturer but she doesn't like mentoring
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conjunctive
- noun an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
continuative; conjunction; connective.
- adjective serving or tending to connect
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work_study
- noun an analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort
time and motion study; motion study; time-motion study; time study; time-and-motion study.
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gregory_nazianzen
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
Gregory; Gregory of Nazianzen; St. Gregory of Nazianzen.
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cancellation
- noun the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
- noun the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void
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musing
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
contemplation; reflection; reflexion; rumination; thoughtfulness.
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; meditate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
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criticism
- noun disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
unfavorable judgment.
- the senator received severe criticism from his opponent
- noun a serious examination and judgment of something
critique.
- constructive criticism is always appreciated
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public_debate
- noun the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
disputation; debate.
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heedful
- adjective taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
paying attention; thoughtful; attentive.
- heedful of the warnings
- so heedful a writer
- heedful of what they were doing
- adjective satellite cautiously attentive
careful.
- careful of her feelings
- heedful of his father's advice
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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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classification
- noun the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
categorisation; categorization; compartmentalization; compartmentalisation; assortment.
- noun a group of people or things arranged by class or category
categorisation; categorization.
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advisor
- noun an expert who gives advice
adviser; consultant.
- an adviser helped students select their courses
- the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala
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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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alpha_test
- noun (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
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moral
- noun the significance of a story or event
lesson.
- the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor
- adjective concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
- moral sense
- a moral scrutiny
- a moral lesson
- a moral quandary
- moral convictions
- a moral life
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reckoner
- noun an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
calculator; estimator; computer; figurer.
- noun a handbook of tables used to facilitate computation
ready reckoner.
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basil
- noun any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)
St. Basil; St. Basil the Great; Basil the Great; Basil of Caesarea.
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experimentation
- noun the testing of an idea
experiment.
- it was an experiment in living
- not all experimentation is done in laboratories
- noun the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
experiment.
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plot
- noun a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
game; secret plan.
- they concocted a plot to discredit the governor
- I saw through his little game from the start
- noun a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
patch; plot of land; plot of ground.
- a bean plot
- a cabbage patch
- a briar patch
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glimmering
- noun a slight suggestion or vague understanding
glimmer; intimation; inkling.
- he had no inkling what was about to happen
- verb shine brightly, like a star or a light
gleam; glimmer.
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rationalise
- verb structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
rationalize.
- We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits
- verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
rationalize; apologise; excuse; apologize; justify.
- rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
- he rationalized his lack of success
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call
- noun a telephone connection
telephone call; phone call.
- she reported several anonymous calls
- he placed a phone call to London
- he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call
- noun a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
- he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call
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care
- noun the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
aid; tending; attention.
- no medical care was required
- the old car needs constant attention
- noun judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
precaution; caution; forethought.
- he exercised caution in opening the door
- he handled the vase with care
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assessment
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
appraisal.
- noun an amount determined as payable
- the assessment for repairs outraged the club's membership
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musk
- noun an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
- noun the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer
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ascribe
- verb attribute or credit to
impute; assign; attribute.
- We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare
- People impute great cleverness to cats
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muse
- noun the source of an artist's inspiration
- noun in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
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loss
- noun something that is lost
- the car was a total loss
- loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt
- noun gradual decline in amount or activity
- weight loss
- a serious loss of business
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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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join
- noun the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
juncture; joint; junction; articulation.
- noun a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets
union; sum.
- let C be the union of the sets A and B
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work
- noun activity directed toward making or doing something
- she checked several points needing further work
- noun a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
piece of work.
- it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works
- the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work
- he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey
- the work of an active imagination
- erosion is the work of wind or water over time
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straddle
- noun a noncommittal or equivocal position
- noun a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars
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brahma
- noun the Creator; one of the three major deities in the later Hindu pantheon
- noun any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding
Brahman; Bos indicus; Brahmin.
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appraisal
- noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
assessment.
- noun a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
estimate; estimation.
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example
- noun an item of information that is typical of a class or group
instance; illustration; representative.
- this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
- there is an example on page 10
- noun a representative form or pattern
model.
- I profited from his example
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forest_goat
- noun cow-like creature with the glossy coat of a horse and the agility of a goat and the long horns of an antelope; characterized as a cow that lives the life of a goat
Pseudoryx nghetinhensis; spindle horn.
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attribution
- noun assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
ascription.
- the attribution of language to birds
- the ascription to me of honors I had not earned
- noun assigning to a cause or source
ascription.
- the attribution of lighting to an expression of God's wrath
- he questioned the attribution of the painting to Picasso
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flunk
- noun failure to reach a minimum required performance
failing.
- his failing the course led to his disqualification
- he got two flunks on his report
- verb fail to get a passing grade
fail; flush it; bomb.
- She studied hard but failed nevertheless
- Did I fail the test?
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shivaism
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shiva
Sivaism.
- noun worship of Shiva one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon
Sivaism.
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organized
- adjective formed into a structured or coherent whole
- verb create (as an entity)
organize; organise; form.
- social groups form everywhere
- They formed a company
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surveyor
- noun an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
- noun someone who conducts a statistical survey
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caution
- noun the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
carefulness; cautiousness.
- noun a warning against certain acts
caveat.
- a caveat against unfair practices
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saint_irenaeus
- noun Greek theologian who was bishop of Lyons and an antiheretical writer; a saint and Doctor of the Church (circa 130-200)
Irenaeus; St. Irenaeus.
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scheduling
- noun setting an order and time for planned events
programming; programing.
- verb plan for an activity or event
schedule.
- I've scheduled a concert next week
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counseling
- noun something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
guidance; direction; counsel; counselling.
- verb give advice to
advise; counsel; rede.
- The teacher counsels troubled students
- The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud
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organizer
- noun a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise
arranger; organiser.
- she was the organizer of the meeting
- noun someone who enlists workers to join a union
labor organizer; organiser.
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gumming
- noun ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)
mumbling.
- verb cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum
gum.
- if you gum the tape it is stronger
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venerable
- adjective satellite impressive by reason of age
- a venerable sage with white hair and beard
- adjective satellite profoundly honored
revered; august.
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ruminant
- noun any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments
- adjective related to or characteristic of animals of the suborder Ruminantia or any other animal that chews a cud
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pollard
- noun a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
- noun a usually horned animal that has either shed its horns or had them removed
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enquiry
- noun an instance of questioning
inquiry; interrogation; question; query.
- there was a question about my training
- we made inquiries of all those who were present
- noun a search for knowledge
inquiry; research.
- their pottery deserves more research than it has received
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verify
- verb confirm the truth of
- Please verify that the doors are closed
- verify a claim
- verb check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
control.
- Are you controlling for the temperature?
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machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- noun an efficient person
- the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine
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enquire
- verb inquire about
ask; inquire.
- I asked about their special today
- He had to ask directions several times
- verb conduct an inquiry or investigation of
inquire; investigate.
- The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
- inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
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significance
- noun the quality of being significant
- do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power
- noun a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
import; implication.
- the significance of his remark became clear only later
- the expectation was spread both by word and by implication
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abstraction
- noun a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
abstract.
- he loved her only in the abstract--not in person
- noun the act of withdrawing or removing something
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delicacy
- noun the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
fineness; daintiness.
- the daintiness of her touch
- the fineness of her features
- noun something considered choice to eat
goody; kickshaw; treat; dainty.
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preconception
- noun an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
preconceived notion; prepossession; preconceived opinion; preconceived idea; parti pris.
- he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions
- noun a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
bias; prejudice.
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lay
- noun a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
ballad.
- noun a narrative poem of popular origin
ballad.
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curiosity
- noun a state in which you want to learn more about something
wonder.
- noun something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
oddment; oddity; rarity; peculiarity; curio.
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law
- noun the collection of rules imposed by authority
jurisprudence.
- civilization presupposes respect for the law
- the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
- noun legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
- there is a law against kidnapping
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purchase
- noun the acquisition of something for payment
- they closed the purchase with a handshake
- noun something acquired by purchase
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pantheism
- noun (rare) worship that admits or tolerates all gods
- noun the doctrine or belief that God is the universe and its phenomena (taken or conceived of as a whole) or the doctrine that regards the universe as a manifestation of God
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systematization
- noun systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale
rationalization; rationalisation; systematisation.
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attempt
- noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
try; effort; endeavor; endeavour.
- made an effort to cover all the reading material
- wished him luck in his endeavor
- she gave it a good try
- noun the act of attacking
attack.
- attacks on women increased last year
- they made an attempt on his life
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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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prepossession
- noun the condition of being prepossessed
- the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable
- noun an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
preconceived notion; preconceived opinion; preconception; preconceived idea; parti pris.
- he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions
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wickliffe
- noun English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)
John Wickliffe; John Wyclif; Wiclif; John Wycliffe; Wycliffe; Wyclif; John Wiclif.
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correlation
- noun a reciprocal relation between two or more things
correlativity.
- noun a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation)
coefficient of correlation; correlation coefficient.
- what is the correlation between those two variables?
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pantheist
- noun someone who believes that God and the universe are the same
- adjective of or relating to pantheism
pantheistic.
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order
- noun (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
- the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London
- noun a degree in a continuum of size or quantity
order of magnitude.
- it was on the order of a mile
- an explosion of a low order of magnitude
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recurrent
- adjective satellite recurring again and again
repeated; perennial.
- perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements
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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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devote
- verb give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
commit; consecrate; dedicate; give.
- She committed herself to the work of God
- give one's talents to a good cause
- consecrate your life to the church
- verb dedicate
pay; give.
- give thought to
- give priority to
- pay attention to
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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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fable
- noun a deliberately false or improbable account
fabrication; fiction.
- noun a short moral story (often with animal characters)
parable; allegory; apologue.
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surmisal
- noun a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
guess; conjecture; supposition; hypothesis; speculation; surmise.
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prefiguration
- noun an example that prefigures or foreshadows what is to come
- noun the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand
foreshadowing; adumbration.
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reflection
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
contemplation; reflexion; rumination; musing; thoughtfulness.
- noun the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
reflexion.
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theologian
- noun someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
theologizer; theologiser; theologist.
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rebutter
- noun a debater who refutes or disproves by offering contrary evidence or argument
confuter; refuter; disprover.
- noun (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder
rebuttal.
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bonhoeffer
- noun German Lutheran theologian and pastor whose works concern Christianity in the modern world; an active opponent of Nazism, he was arrested and sent to Buchenwald and later executed (1906-1945)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
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medical_examination
- noun a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
checkup; medical checkup; health check; medical; medical exam.
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judaism
- noun Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
Hebraism; Jewish religion.
- noun the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
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cataphatism
- noun the religious belief that God has given enough clues to be known to humans positively and affirmatively (e.g., God created Adam `in his own image')
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slate
- noun (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
- noun thin layers of rock used for roofing
slating.
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giraffe
- noun tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
camelopard; Giraffa camelopardalis.
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yogacara
- noun one of the main traditions of Mahayana Buddhism; holds that the mind is real but that objects are just ideas or states of consciousness
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prize
- noun something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
award.
- the prize was a free trip to Europe
- noun goods or money obtained illegally
swag; booty; pillage; plunder; dirty money; loot.
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interrelationship
- noun mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness
interrelation; interrelatedness.
- interrelationships of animal structure and function
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rhetoric
- noun using language effectively to please or persuade
- noun high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
grandiosity; grandiloquence; ornateness; magniloquence.
- the grandiosity of his prose
- an excessive ornateness of language
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control_condition
- noun a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
control.
- the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
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white-tailed_deer
- noun common North American deer; tail has a white underside
Odocoileus Virginianus; white tail; whitetail; Virginia deer; whitetail deer.
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investigator
- noun a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
researcher; research worker.
- noun someone who investigates
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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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imaginativeness
- noun the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
imagination; vision.
- popular imagination created a world of demons
- imagination reveals what the world could be
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classifier
- noun a person who creates classifications
- noun a word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class to which the counted item belongs
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associative
- adjective characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
associatory.
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mean
- noun an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
mean value.
- verb mean or intend to express or convey
intend.
- You never understand what I mean!
- what do his words intend?
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expectancy
- noun an expectation
anticipation.
- noun something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
anticipation.
- each of them had their own anticipations
- an indicator of expectancy in development
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whim
- noun a sudden desire
caprice; impulse.
- he bought it on an impulse
- noun an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
whimsey; notion; whimsy.
- the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories
- he had a whimsy about flying to the moon
- whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it
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series
- noun similar things placed in order or happening one after another
- they were investigating a series of bank robberies
- noun a serialized set of programs
serial.
- a comedy series
- the Masterworks concert series
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mystification
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
puzzlement; bemusement; bewilderment; befuddlement; bafflement; obfuscation.
- noun something designed to mystify or bewilder
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line_of_work
- noun the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
job; line; business; occupation.
- he's not in my line of business
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water_deer
- noun largest chevrotain; of marshy areas of west Africa
Hyemoschus aquaticus; water chevrotain.
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state_of_mind
- noun a temporary psychological state
frame of mind.
- noun the state of a person's cognitive processes
cognitive state.
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boselaphus_tragocamelus
- noun large Indian antelope; male is blue-grey with white markings; female is brownish with no horns
nylghau; nilgai; nylghai; blue bull.
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reconsideration
- noun a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision
- noun thinking again about a choice previously made
rethink; second thought; afterthought.
- he had second thoughts about his purchase
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theravada
- noun one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts; a conservative form of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and the non-theistic ideal of self purification to nirvana; the dominant religion of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand and Laos and Cambodia
Theravada Buddhism.
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psychic
- noun a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception
- adjective satellite affecting or influenced by the human mind
psychical.
- psychic energy
- psychic trauma
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gradation
- noun relative position in a graded series
step.
- always a step behind
- subtle gradations in color
- keep in step with the fashions
- noun a degree of ablaut
grade.
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reason_out
- verb decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
reason; conclude.
- We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house
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sikhism
- noun the doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam
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assignment
- noun a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
duty assignment.
- noun the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another
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good_shepherd
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Christ; the Nazarene; Jesus of Nazareth; Jesus; Saviour; Redeemer; Savior; Deliverer; Jesus Christ.
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foundation
- noun the basis on which something is grounded
- there is little foundation for his objections
- noun an institution supported by an endowment
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john_wiclif
- noun English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)
John Wickliffe; John Wyclif; Wiclif; John Wycliffe; Wycliffe; Wickliffe; Wyclif.
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working
- noun a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
workings.
- verb exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
work.
- I will work hard to improve my grades
- she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
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associate
- noun a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
- he had to consult his associate before continuing
- noun a friend who is frequently in the company of another
familiar; comrade; fellow; companion.
- drinking companions
- comrades in arms
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st._thomas_aquinas
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology; presented philosophical proofs of the existence of God (1225-1274)
Saint Thomas Aquinas; Thomas Aquinas; Aquinas; St. Thomas; Saint Thomas.
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free
- noun people who are free
free people.
- the home of the free and the brave
- verb grant freedom to; free from confinement
unloosen; unloose; loose; release; liberate.
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standard
- noun a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
measure; criterion; touchstone.
- the schools comply with federal standards
- they set the measure for all subsequent work
- noun the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
criterion.
- they live by the standards of their community
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collation
- noun a light informal meal
bite; snack.
- noun assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence
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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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muller
- noun a reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation
ruminator; muser; ponderer.
- noun Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)
Paul Hermann Muller.
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organized_religion
- noun an institution to express belief in a divine power
religion; faith.
- he was raised in the Baptist religion
- a member of his own faith contradicted him
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discombobulate
- verb cause to be confused emotionally
bemuse; throw; bewilder.
- verb be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
bedevil; confuse; fox; confound; befuddle; fuddle; throw.
- These questions confuse even the experts
- This question completely threw me
- This question befuddled even the teacher
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systemiser
- noun an organizer who puts things in order
systematizer; systemizer; orderer; systematist; systematiser.
- Aristotle was a great orderer of ideas
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ism
- noun a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
philosophical system; philosophy; school of thought; doctrine.
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regress
- noun the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
reasoning backward.
- noun returning to a former state
reversion; retroversion; regression; retrogression.
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guesswork
- noun an estimate based on little or no information
guess; dead reckoning; shot; guessing.
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brahman
- noun a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)
brahmin.
- noun a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas
brahmin.
- originally all brahmans were priests
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programme
- noun an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
program.
- you can't tell the players without a program
- noun an integrated course of academic studies
course of study; syllabus; curriculum; program.
- he was admitted to a new program at the university
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organize
- verb create (as an entity)
organise; form.
- social groups form everywhere
- They formed a company
- verb cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea
organise.
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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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grade
- noun a body of students who are taught together
course; class; form.
- early morning classes are always sleepy
- noun a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
tier; level.
- lumber of the highest grade
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buddhist
- noun one who follows the teachings of Buddha
- adjective of or relating to or supporting Buddhism
Buddhistic.
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rank
- noun a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
- the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen
- noun relative status
- his salary was determined by his rank and seniority
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hearing
- noun (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
- noun an opportunity to state your case and be heard
audience.
- they condemned him without a hearing
- he saw that he had lost his audience
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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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buddhism
- noun a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
- noun the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
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categorize
- verb place into or assign to a category
categorise.
- Children learn early on to categorize
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pronghorn
- noun fleet antelope-like ruminant of western North American plains with small branched horns
Antilocapra americana; prongbuck; pronghorn antelope; American antelope.
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toy
- noun an artifact designed to be played with
plaything.
- noun a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
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tantra
- noun any of a fairly recent class of Hindu or Buddhist religious literature concerned with ritual acts of body and speech and mind
- noun doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet
Tantrism.
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black_buck
- noun common Indian antelope with a dark back and spiral horns
blackbuck; Antilope cervicapra.
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waterbuck
- noun any of several large African antelopes of the genus Kobus having curved ridged horns and frequenting e.g. swamps and rivers
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fiction
- noun a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
- noun a deliberately false or improbable account
fable; fabrication.
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master
- noun an artist of consummate skill
maestro.
- a master of the violin
- one of the old masters
- noun a person who has general authority over others
lord; overlord.
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hypothetical
- noun a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.
- consider the following, just as a hypothetical
- adjective satellite based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
conjectural; supposititious; suppositious; suppositional; supposed; hypothetic; divinatory.
- theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural
- the supposed reason for his absence
- suppositious reconstructions of dead languages
- hypothetical situation
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the_nazarene
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Christ; Jesus of Nazareth; Good Shepherd; Jesus; Saviour; Redeemer; Savior; Deliverer; Jesus Christ.
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soothsayer
- noun someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
forecaster; predictor; prognosticator.
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bethink
- verb cause oneself to consider something
- verb consider or ponder something carefully
- She bethought her of their predicament
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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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gregory_the_great
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) an Italian pope distinguished for his spiritual and temporal leadership; a saint and Doctor of the Church (540?-604)
Gregory I; St. Gregory I; Gregory; Saint Gregory I.
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topi
- noun a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun
sun helmet; topee; pith helmet; pith hat.
- noun a large South African antelope; considered the swiftest hoofed mammal
sassaby; Damaliscus lunatus.
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pondering
- adjective satellite deeply or seriously thoughtful;
pensive; broody; ruminative; brooding; contemplative; musing; meditative; reflective.
- Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; meditate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
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advisement
- noun careful consideration
weighing; deliberation.
- a little deliberation would have deterred them
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donatism
- noun a schismatic Christian religion in northern Africa from the 4th to the 7th century; held that only those who led a blameless life belonged in the church or could administer the sacraments
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bos_indicus
- noun any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding
Brahman; Brahmin; Brahma.
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second
- noun 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
sec; s.
- noun an indefinitely short time
moment; bit; mo; minute.
- wait just a moment
- in a mo
- it only takes a minute
- in just a bit
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imputation
- noun a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)
- noun the attribution to a source or cause
- the imputation that my success was due to nepotism meant that I was not taken seriously
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tibetan_buddhism
- noun a Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism
Lamaism.
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preparation
- noun the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
readying.
- preparations for the ceremony had begun
- noun a substance prepared according to a formula
formulation.
- the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine
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budget
- noun a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
- the laboratory runs on a budget of a million a year
- noun a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them
- the president submitted the annual budget to Congress
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mitigate
- verb lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
extenuate; palliate.
- The circumstances extenuate the crime
- verb make less severe or harsh
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hallucination
- noun illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
- noun a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
delusion.
- he has delusions of competence
- his dreams of vast wealth are a hallucination
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feeling
- noun the experiencing of affective and emotional states
- she had a feeling of euphoria
- he had terrible feelings of guilt
- I disliked him and the feeling was mutual
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
impression; belief; opinion; notion.
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
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data_processor
- noun a machine for performing calculations automatically
computing machine; information processing system; computing device; electronic computer; computer.
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chew_over
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; meditate; 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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seer
- noun a person with unusual powers of foresight
visionary; illusionist.
- noun an observer who perceives visually
- an incurable seer of movies
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ram
- noun a tool for driving or forcing something by impact
- noun the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
read/write memory; random memory; random access memory; random-access memory.
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mind
- noun that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
psyche; brain; head; nous.
- his mind wandered
- I couldn't get his words out of my head
- noun recall or remembrance
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broody
- noun a domestic hen ready to brood
broody hen; sitter; setting hen; brood hen.
- adjective satellite physiologically ready to incubate eggs
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principle
- noun a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
rule.
- their principles of composition characterized all their works
- noun a rule or standard especially of good behavior
- a man of principle
- he will not violate his principles
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stomach
- noun an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
tummy; tum; breadbasket.
- noun the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
venter; abdomen; belly.
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pension_plan
- noun a plan for setting aside money to be spent after retirement
retirement account; retirement program; retirement savings plan; pension account; retirement plan; retirement savings account.
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seek
- noun the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
- verb try to get or reach
- seek a position
- seek an education
- seek happiness
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ponder
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; meditate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
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person
- noun a human being
someone; somebody; soul; individual; mortal.
- there was too much for one person to do
- noun a human body (usually including the clothing)
- a weapon was hidden on his person
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savings
- noun a fund of money put by as a reserve
nest egg.
- noun an act of economizing; reduction in cost
saving; economy.
- it was a small economy to walk to work every day
- there was a saving of 50 cents
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saktism
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shakti
Shaktism.
- noun worship of Shakti as the wife of Shiva
Shaktism.
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toothed
- adjective having teeth especially of a certain number or type; often used in combination
- adjective satellite notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
serrated; notched; saw-toothed; serrate.
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governing_body
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
organisation; administration; governance; organization; brass; establishment.
- he claims that the present administration is corrupt
- the governance of an association is responsible to its members
- he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
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hatch
- noun the production of young from an egg
hatching.
- noun shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
crosshatch; hachure; hatching.
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camelopard
- noun tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
giraffe; Giraffa camelopardalis.
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elaphure
- noun large Chinese deer surviving only in domesticated herds
Elaphurus davidianus; pere david's deer.
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first_stomach
- noun the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing
rumen.
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even
- noun the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
eventide; evening; eve.
- he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
- verb make level or straight
even out; level; flush.
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phantasy
- noun something many people believe that is false
fantasy; illusion; fancy.
- they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
- noun fiction with a large amount of imagination in it
fantasy.
- she made a lot of money writing romantic fantasies
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rationalisation
- noun (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
rationalization.
- noun the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
rationalization.
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object
- noun a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
physical object.
- it was full of rackets, balls and other objects
- noun the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
aim; objective; target.
- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
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anatomy
- noun the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
general anatomy.
- noun alternative names for the body of a human being
form; figure; flesh; soma; frame; physique; material body; shape; chassis; build; human body; physical body; bod.
- Leonardo studied the human body
- he has a strong physique
- the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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autopsy
- noun an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
postmortem examination; post-mortem; necropsy; post-mortem examination; postmortem; PM.
- verb perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem
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pronghorn_antelope
- noun fleet antelope-like ruminant of western North American plains with small branched horns
Antilocapra americana; pronghorn; prongbuck; American antelope.
