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1: producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
2archaic : causing abundant growth, generation, or reproduction
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1 : making provision for the future : prudent
2 : frugal, saving |
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1 : to lower in rank or reputation : degrade
2 : to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison) : speak slightingly about |
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1: marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm
2 archaic : pouring freely
3: characterized or formed by a nonexplosive outpouring of lava |
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form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information
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an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information : conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied | the purpose of the opening in the wall is open to conjecture.
• an unproven mathematical or scientific theorem
• (in textual criticism) the suggestion or reconstruction of a reading of a text not present in the original source. |
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| assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering |
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| inferior poet, writer of indifferent verse |
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1 : a mass or body of units or parts somewhat loosely associated with one another
*2 : the whole sum or amount : sum total |
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| kept secret or done secretively, esp. because illicit |
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| excessive desire to stay in bed |
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| ability to stay alert with very little sleep |
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| 1 : to change in form or nature : transform
2 : to render into another language, style, or manner of expression : translate
3 : to transfer from one place or period to another : shift
4 : to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
5 : to write or perform (a musical composition) in a different key
6 : to bring (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other with change of sign |
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*1 : resisting control or authority : stubborn, unmanageable
2 a : resistant to treatment or cure b : unresponsive to stimulus c : immune, insusceptible
3 : difficult to fuse, corrode, or draw out; especially : capable of enduring high temperature |
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heavy fall of rain
figurative: a great quantity of something arriving at the same time |
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relating to or denoting reasoning or knowledge that proceeds from theoretical deduction rather than from observation or experience : a priori assumptions about human nature.
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in a way based on theoretical deduction rather than empirical observation : sexuality may be a factor, but it cannot be assumed a priori. |
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| concerned with minor details |
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| the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one (often with unintentional amusing effect) |
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| 1 : a projecting part of a fortification 2 : a fortified area or position 3 : stronghold |
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| proceeding in a gradual, subtle way with harmful effects |
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1. A deathblow delivered to end the misery of a mortally wounded victim.
2. A finishing stroke or decisive event. |
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| one that takes the lead or initiative ("bellwether state") |
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| “bewildered,” “confused” or even “stupefied.” An extended meaning is “preoccupied, lost in thought.” |
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extremely severe/harmful in its effects;
bitterly hostile, highly infective |
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a dishonest and unprincipled man;
an inferior or defective specimen among satisfactory ones
a person or thing who behaves in an aberrant, faulty or unpredictable way |
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| bewildered, confused, puzzled |
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| reluctantly agreeable, compliant |
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| self-satisfied, unconcerned |
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| careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences; prudent |
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not easily pulled apart, cohesive;
persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired; retaining knowledge easily |
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system or body of law; course of court decisions; department of law |
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incapable of being expressed in words;
indescribable, unspeakable |
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| promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters |
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| criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner; vituperate |
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