5-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase
         n 1: a liver enzyme that is responsible for producing
               cholesterol [syn: {HMG-CoA reductase}, {5-hydroxy-3
               -methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase}]

English Dictionary: se	by the DICT Development Group
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abase v cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss" Synonym(s): humiliate, mortify, chagrin, humble, abase
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ablative case n the case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb Synonym(s): ablative, ablative case
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abrase v wear away [syn: abrade, corrade, abrase, rub down, rub off]
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Abruzzi e Molise n a mountainous region of central Italy on the Adriatic [syn: Abruzzi, Abruzzi e Molise]
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abscise v shed flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of a scar tissue remove or separate by abscission
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abstruse adj difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge; "the professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them"; "a deep metaphysical theory"; "some recondite problem in historiography" Synonym(s): abstruse, deep, recondite
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abuse n cruel or inhumane treatment; "the child showed signs of physical abuse" Synonym(s): maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage, abuse a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team" Synonym(s): abuse, insult, revilement, contumely, vilification improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds" Synonym(s): misuse, abuse v treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead" Synonym(s): mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers" Synonym(s): pervert, misuse, abuse use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher" Synonym(s): abuse, clapperclaw, blackguard, shout use wrongly or improperly or excessively; "Her husband often abuses alcohol"; "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"
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acclimatise v get used to a certain climate; "They never acclimatized in Egypt" Synonym(s): acclimatize, acclimatise, acclimate
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accoucheuse n a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies [syn: midwife, accoucheuse]
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accurse v curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment Synonym(s): accurse, execrate, anathemize, comminate, anathemise, anathematize, anathematise
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accusative case n the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb Synonym(s): accusative, accusative case, objective case
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accuse v bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse" Synonym(s): accuse, impeach, incriminate, criminate blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; "he charged the director with indifference" Synonym(s): charge, accuse
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acerose adj narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves [syn: acerate, acerose, acicular, needle-shaped]
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acetose adj tasting or smelling like vinegar [syn: acetose, acetous, vinegary, vinegarish]
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acetylise v receive substitution of an acetyl group; "the compounds acetylated" Synonym(s): acetylate, acetylize, acetylise introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound) Synonym(s): acetylate, acetylize, acetylise
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achromatise v remove color from; "achromatize the lenses" [syn: achromatize, achromatise]
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acinose adj pertaining to one of the small sacs (as in a compound gland) Synonym(s): acinar, acinous, acinose, acinic
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Activase n a thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction Synonym(s): tissue plasminogen activator, Activase
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active air defense n air defense by the use aircraft or missiles or artillery or electronic countermeasures
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actualise v make real or concrete; give reality or substance to; "our ideas must be substantiated into actions" Synonym(s): realize, realise, actualize, actualise, substantiate represent or describe realistically Synonym(s): actualize, actualise
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Addison's disease n a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin Synonym(s): Addison's disease, Addison's syndrome, hypoadrenalism, hypoadrenocorticism
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additive inverse n (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero; the additive inverse of -5 is +5
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adenosine deaminase n an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia; "ADA deficiency can lead to one form of severe combined immunodeficiency disease"; "the gene encoding ADA was one of the earlier human genes to be isolated and cloned for study" Synonym(s): adenosine deaminase, ADA
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Adiantum tenerum farleyense n named for a country house in Barbados where it was discovered Synonym(s): Farley maidenhair, Farley maidenhair fern, Barbados maidenhair, glory fern, Adiantum tenerum farleyense
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adipose adj composed of animal fat; "adipose tissue constitutes the fat of meat"
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adobe house n a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses Synonym(s): sod house, soddy, adobe house
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adverse adj contrary to your interests or welfare; "adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions" Synonym(s): adverse, inauspicious, untoward in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind" Synonym(s): adverse, contrary
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advertise v call attention to; "Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS" Synonym(s): advertise, publicize, advertize, publicise make publicity for; try to sell (a product); "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"; "The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops" Synonym(s): advertise, advertize, promote, push
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advise v give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud" Synonym(s): rede, advise, counsel inform (somebody) of something; "I advised him that the rent was due" Synonym(s): advise, notify, give notice, send word, apprise, apprize make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax" Synonym(s): propose, suggest, advise
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aerobic exercise n exercise that increases the need for oxygen [syn: aerobics, aerobic exercise]
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aerosolise v become dispersed as an aerosol; "the bacteria quickly aerosolised" Synonym(s): aerosolize, aerosolise disperse as an aerosol; "The bacteria suspension was aerosolized" Synonym(s): aerosolize, aerosolise
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affranchise v grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude; "Slaves were enfranchised in the mid-19th century" Synonym(s): affranchise, enfranchise
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Agenise v age or bleach flour with Agene (nitrogen trichloride) [syn: Agenize, Agenise]
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aggrandise v add details to [syn: embroider, pad, lard, embellish, aggrandize, aggrandise, blow up, dramatize, dramatise]
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agnise v be fully aware or cognizant of [syn: recognize, recognise, realize, realise, agnize, agnise]
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agonise v cause to agonize Synonym(s): agonize, agonise suffer agony or anguish Synonym(s): agonize, agonise
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ahorse adv on the back of a horse; "he rode horseback to town"; "managed to escape ahorse"; "policeman patrolled the streets ahorseback" Synonym(s): horseback, ahorse, ahorseback adj traveling on horseback; "a file of men ahorseback passed by" Synonym(s): ahorse(p), ahorseback(p)
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air base n a base for military aircraft [syn: air base, {air station}]
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air defense n defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify their effectiveness
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air hose n a hose that carries air under pressure [syn: airline, air hose]
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Albers-Schonberg disease n an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated Synonym(s): osteopetrosis, Albers-Schonberg disease, marble bones disease
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Albright's disease n fibrous dysplasia of bone affecting multiple bones [syn: Albright's disease, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia]
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Alcaic verse n verse in the meter used in Greek and Latin poetry consisting of strophes of 4 tetrametric lines; reputedly invented by Alcaeus Synonym(s): Alcaic, Alcaic verse
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alchemise v alter (elements) by alchemy Synonym(s): alchemize, alchemise
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alcohol abuse n excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks [syn: alcohol abuse, alcoholic abuse, alcoholism abuse]
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alcoholic abuse n excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks [syn: alcohol abuse, alcoholic abuse, alcoholism abuse]
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alcoholise v treat or infuse with alcohol; "alcoholize the fruit and let them sit in the refrigerator" Synonym(s): alcoholize, alcoholise make alcoholic, as by fermenting; "alcoholize prunes" Synonym(s): alcoholize, alcoholise
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alcoholism abuse n excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks [syn: alcohol abuse, alcoholic abuse, alcoholism abuse]
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aldohexose n a monosaccharide sugar having six carbon atoms and an aldehyde group
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aldose n a monosaccharide sugar that contains the aldehyde group or is hemiacetal
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alehouse n a tavern where ale is sold
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Alessandro Farnese n Italian pope from 1534 to 1549 who excommunicated Henry VIII of England in 1538 and initiated the Council of Trent in 1545; was active in the Counter Reformation and promoted the Society of Jesus for this purpose (1468-1549) Synonym(s): Paul III, Alessandro Farnese
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alkalinise v become alkaline Synonym(s): alkalinize, alkalinise make (a substance) alkaline; "The oxide is alkalized" Synonym(s): alkalinize, alkalinise
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alkalise v turn basic and less acidic; "the solution alkalized" [syn: alkalize, alkalise, alkalify, basify] Antonym(s): acetify, acidify
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all-purpose adj not limited in use or function [syn: general-purpose, all-purpose]
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allegorise v interpret as an allegory Synonym(s): allegorize, allegorise make into an allegory; "The story was allegorized over time" Synonym(s): allegorize, allegorise
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Allium canadense n North American bulbous plant [syn: Canada garlic, {meadow leek}, rose leek, Allium canadense]
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alphabetise v arrange in alphabetical order; "Alphabetize the list" [syn: alphabetize, alphabetise]
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aluminise v cover with aluminum Synonym(s): aluminize, aluminise
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Alzheimer's disease n a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness Synonym(s): Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's, Alzheimers
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Ambrose n (Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan; the first Church Father born and raised in the Christian faith; composer of hymns; imposed orthodoxy on the early Christian church and built up its secular power; a saint and Doctor of the Church (340?-397) Synonym(s): Ambrose, Saint Ambrose, St. Ambrose
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American cheese n hard smooth-textured cheese; originally made in Cheddar in southwestern England Synonym(s): cheddar, cheddar cheese, Armerican cheddar, American cheese
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American harvest mouse n any of several small greyish New World mice inhabiting e.g. grain fields Synonym(s): American harvest mouse, harvest mouse
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American saddle horse n a high-stepping horse originating in Kentucky
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Americanise v make American in character; "The year in the US has completely Americanized him" Synonym(s): Americanize, Americanise become American in character; "After a year in Iowa, he has totally Americanized" Synonym(s): Americanize, Americanise
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aminopherase n a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) Synonym(s): transaminase, aminotransferase, aminopherase
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aminotransferase n a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) Synonym(s): transaminase, aminotransferase, aminopherase
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amortise v liquidate gradually Synonym(s): amortize, amortise
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amuse v occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies" Synonym(s): amuse, divert, disport make (somebody) laugh; "The clown amused the children"
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amylase n any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar
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anaerobic exercise n exercise that builds muscles through tension [syn: bodybuilding, anaerobic exercise, muscle building, musclebuilding]
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anaesthetise v administer an anesthetic drug to; "The patient must be anesthetized before the operation"; "anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth" Synonym(s): anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put under, put out Antonym(s): bring around, bring back, bring round, bring to
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anagrammatise v read letters out of order to discover a hidden meaning Synonym(s): anagram, anagrammatize, anagrammatise
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anal intercourse n intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman Synonym(s): sodomy, buggery, anal sex, anal intercourse
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anal phase n (psychoanalysis) the second sexual and social stage of a child's development during which bowel control is learned Synonym(s): anal stage, anal phase
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analogise v make an analogy Synonym(s): analogize, analogise
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analyse v consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" Synonym(s): analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas break down into components or essential features; "analyze today's financial market" Synonym(s): analyze, analyse make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features; "analyze a specimen"; "analyze a sentence"; "analyze a chemical compound" Synonym(s): analyze, analyse, break down, dissect, take apart Antonym(s): synthesise, synthesize subject to psychoanalytic treatment; "I was analyzed in Vienna by a famous psychiatrist" Synonym(s): analyze, analyse, psychoanalyze, psychoanalyse
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anamnestic response n renewed rapid production of an antibody on the second (or subsequent) encounter with the same antigen Synonym(s): anamnestic response, anamnestic reaction
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anaphase n the stage of meiosis or mitosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle
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anastomose v come together or open into each other; "the blood vessels anastomose" Synonym(s): anastomose, inosculate cause to join or open into each other by anastomosis; "anastomose blood vessels" Synonym(s): anastomose, inosculate
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anathematise v curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment Synonym(s): accurse, execrate, anathemize, comminate, anathemise, anathematize, anathematise
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anathemise v wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; "The bad witch cursed the child" Synonym(s): curse, beshrew, damn, bedamn, anathemize, anathemise, imprecate, maledict Antonym(s): bless curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment Synonym(s): accurse, execrate, anathemize, comminate, anathemise, anathematize, anathematise
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anatomise v dissect in order to analyze; "anatomize the bodies of the victims of this strange disease" Synonym(s): anatomize, anatomise
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ancylose v produce ankylosis by surgery Synonym(s): ankylose, ancylose undergo ankylosis; "joints ankylose" Synonym(s): ankylose, ancylose
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anesthetise v administer an anesthetic drug to; "The patient must be anesthetized before the operation"; "anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth" Synonym(s): anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put under, put out Antonym(s): bring around, bring back, bring round, bring to
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anginose adj of or related to the pain of angina pectoris [syn: anginal, anginose, anginous]
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anglicise v make English in appearance; "She anglicised her name after moving from Paris to London" Synonym(s): anglicise, anglicize
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Angolese n a member of the Bantu tribes resident in Angola
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animal disease n a disease that typically does not affect human beings
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animalise v represent in the form of an animal [syn: animalize, animalise] make brutal, unfeeling, or inhuman; "Life in the camps had brutalized him" Synonym(s): brutalize, brutalise, animalize, animalise become brutal or insensitive and unfeeling Synonym(s): brutalize, brutalise, animalize, animalise
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animise v give lifelike qualities to; "animated cartoons" [syn: animize, animise, animate]
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anise n native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery Synonym(s): anise, anise plant, Pimpinella anisum liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors Synonym(s): anise, aniseed, anise seed
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ankylose v produce ankylosis by surgery Synonym(s): ankylose, ancylose undergo ankylosis; "joints ankylose" Synonym(s): ankylose, ancylose
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Annamese n a native or inhabitant of Vietnam [syn: Vietnamese, Annamese] the Mon-Khmer language spoken in Vietnam Synonym(s): Vietnamese, Annamese, Annamite
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annular eclipse n only a thin outer disk of the sun can be seen
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anodise v coat a metal with an oxide coat Synonym(s): anodize, anodise
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Antabuse n a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested Synonym(s): disulfiram, Antabuse
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antagonise v act in opposition to [syn: antagonize, antagonise, counteract] provoke the hostility of; "Don't antagonize your boss" Synonym(s): antagonize, antagonise
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anthologise v compile an anthology Synonym(s): anthologize, anthologise
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anthropomorphise v ascribe human features to something [syn: anthropomorphize, anthropomorphise]
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anti-takeover defense n resistance to or defense against a hostile takeover
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anticholinesterase n a medicine that inhibits cholinesterase by combining with it and so has a cholinergic effect
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anticlockwise adv in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move; "please move counterclockwise in a circle!" Synonym(s): counterclockwise, anticlockwise Antonym(s): clockwise adj in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock Synonym(s): counterclockwise, anticlockwise, contraclockwise Antonym(s): clockwise
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antitrust case n a legal action brought against parties who are charged with limiting free competition in the market place
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antrorse adj bent or curved forward or upward; "a plant having antrorse hairs on the stem" Antonym(s): retrorse
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apartment house n a building that is divided into apartments [syn: {apartment building}, apartment house]
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aphorise v speak or write in aphorisms Synonym(s): aphorize, aphorise
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apocalypse n a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle Synonym(s): Revelation, Revelation of Saint John the Divine, Apocalypse, Book of Revelation
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apologise v defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success" Synonym(s): apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many typoes" Synonym(s): apologize, apologise
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apostatise v abandon one's beliefs or allegiances [syn: apostatize, apostatise, tergiversate]
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apostrophise v use an apostrophe Synonym(s): apostrophize, apostrophise
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apotheose v deify or glorify [syn: apotheosize, apotheosise, apotheose]
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apotheosise v deify or glorify [syn: apotheosize, apotheosise, apotheose]
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appease v cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer" Synonym(s): pacify, lenify, conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify, placate, gentle, gruntle overcome or allay; "quell my hunger" Synonym(s): quell, stay, appease make peace with Synonym(s): propitiate, appease
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applause n a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together Synonym(s): applause, hand clapping, clapping
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appose v place side by side or in close proximity
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appraise v evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk" Synonym(s): measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value consider in a comprehensive way; "He appraised the situation carefully before acting" Synonym(s): survey, appraise
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apprise v inform (somebody) of something; "I advised him that the rent was due" Synonym(s): advise, notify, give notice, send word, apprise, apprize make aware of; "Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?" Synonym(s): instruct, apprise, apprize gain in value; "The yen appreciated again!" Synonym(s): appreciate, apprize, apprise, revalue Antonym(s): depreciate, devaluate, devalue, undervalue increase the value of; "The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark" Synonym(s): appreciate, apprize, apprise Antonym(s): depreciate
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apse n a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar Synonym(s): apse, apsis
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arbitration clause n a clause in a contract providing for arbitration of disputes arising under the contract
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arborise v branch out like trees; "nerve fibers arborize" [syn: arborize, arborise]
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archaise v give an archaic appearance of character to; "archaized craftwork" Synonym(s): archaize, archaise
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archdiocese n the diocese of an archbishop
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Argyroxiphium sandwicense n low-growing plant found only in volcanic craters on Hawaii having rosettes of narrow pointed silver-green leaves and clusters of profuse red-purple flowers on a tall stem Synonym(s): silversword, Argyroxiphium sandwicense
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ariose adj having a melody (as distinguished from recitative) [syn: ariose, songlike]
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arise v come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose" Synonym(s): originate, arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow originate or come into being; "a question arose" Synonym(s): arise, come up, bob up rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded" Synonym(s): arise, rise, uprise, get up, stand up Antonym(s): lie, lie down, sit, sit down result or issue; "A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion" Synonym(s): arise, come up move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows" Synonym(s): rise, lift, arise, move up, go up, come up, uprise Antonym(s): come down, descend, fall, go down take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance Synonym(s): rebel, arise, rise, rise up get up and out of bed; "I get up at 7 A.M. every day"; "They rose early"; "He uprose at night" Synonym(s): get up, turn out, arise, uprise, rise Antonym(s): bed, crawl in, go to bed, go to sleep, hit the hay, hit the sack, kip down, retire, sack out, turn in
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arm exercise n exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles
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army base n a large base of operations for an army
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aromatise v fill or impregnate with an odor; "orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden" Synonym(s): perfume, aromatize, aromatise
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arouse v call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" Synonym(s): arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke stop sleeping; "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock" Synonym(s): wake up, awake, arouse, awaken, wake, come alive, waken Antonym(s): dope off, doze off, drift off, drop off, drowse off, fall asleep, flake out, nod off summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain" Synonym(s): raise, conjure, conjure up, invoke, evoke, stir, call down, arouse, bring up, put forward, call forth cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate" Synonym(s): stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up Antonym(s): calm, de-energise, de-energize, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"; "Please wake me at 6 AM." Synonym(s): awaken, wake, waken, rouse, wake up, arouse Antonym(s): cause to sleep to begin moving, "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir" Synonym(s): arouse, stir stimulate sexually; "This movie usually arouses the male audience" Synonym(s): arouse, sex, excite, turn on, wind up
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arse n the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?" Synonym(s): buttocks, nates, arse, butt, backside, bum, buns, can, fundament, hindquarters, hind end, keister, posterior, prat, rear, rear end, rump, stern, seat, tail, tail end, tooshie, tush, bottom, behind, derriere, fanny, ass vulgar slang for anus Synonym(s): arse, arsehole, asshole, bunghole
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arterialise v change venous blood into arterial blood [syn: arterialize, arterialise]
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Asarum canadense n deciduous low-growing perennial of Canada and eastern and central United States Synonym(s): Canada ginger, black snakeroot, Asarum canadense
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Asian black grouse n a black grouse of western Asia [syn: Asian black grouse, Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi]
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asparaginase n antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia Synonym(s): asparaginase, Elspar
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asperse v charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation" Synonym(s): defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch
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Assamese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Assam or its people or culture or language n native or inhabitant of the state of Assam in northeastern India the Magadhan language spoken by the Assamese people; closely related to Bengali Synonym(s): Assamese, Asamiya
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at any expense adv regardless of the cost involved; "he wanted to save her life at all cost" Synonym(s): at all costs, at any cost, at any expense
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atomise v spray very finely; "atomize perfume" [syn: atomize, atomise] strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy" Synonym(s): nuke, atomize, atomise, zap break up into small particles; "the fine powder had been atomized by air" Synonym(s): atomize, atomise
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attache case n a shallow and rectangular briefcase [syn: attache case, attache]
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attitudinise v assume certain affected attitudes [syn: attitudinize, attitudinise]
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attributive genitive case n a word in the genitive case that is used as an attributive adjective; "an example of the attributive genetive is `John's' in `John's mother'" Synonym(s): attributive genitive, attributive genitive case
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auction house n a firm that conducts auctions
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auditory sense n the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired" Synonym(s): hearing, audition, auditory sense, sense of hearing, auditory modality
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authorise v give or delegate power or authority to; "She authorized her assistant to sign the papers" Synonym(s): empower, authorise, authorize grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography" Synonym(s): authorize, authorise, pass, clear
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autoimmune disease n any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues Synonym(s): autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder
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automatise v turn into an automaton Synonym(s): automatize, automatise make automatic or control or operate automatically; "automatize the production"; "automate the movement of the robot" Synonym(s): automatize, automatise, automate
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autosomal dominant disease n a disease caused by a dominant mutant gene on an autosome Synonym(s): autosomal dominant disease, autosomal dominant disorder
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autosomal recessive disease n a disease caused by the presence of two recessive mutant genes on an autosome Synonym(s): autosomal recessive disease, autosomal recessive defect
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autotomise v cause a body part to undergo autotomy [syn: autotomize, autotomise]
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averse adj (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed; "antipathetic to new ideas"; "averse to taking risks"; "loath to go on such short notice"; "clearly indisposed to grant their request" Synonym(s): antipathetic, antipathetical, averse(p), indisposed(p), loath(p), loth(p)
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avianise v to modify microorganisms by repeated culture in the developing chick embryo Synonym(s): avianize, avianise
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avulse v separate by avulsion
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axle grease n a thick heavy grease used to lubricate axles
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baby rose n vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock Synonym(s): multiflora, multiflora rose, Japanese rose, baby rose, Rosa multiflora
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baby-wise adv like a baby; "he cradled it, baby-wise, in his arms" Synonym(s): baby-wise, baby-like
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back exercise n exercise designed to strengthen the back muscles
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background noise n extraneous noise contaminating sound measurements that cannot be separated from the desired signal Synonym(s): background noise, ground noise
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bacterise v subject to the action of bacteria [syn: bacterize, bacterise]
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bagasse n the dry dusty pulp that remains after juice is extracted from sugar cane or similar plants
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bakehouse n a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold Synonym(s): bakery, bakeshop, bakehouse
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Balinese n the Indonesian language of the people of Bali
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Balkanise v divide a territory into small, hostile states [syn: Balkanize, Balkanise]
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Bang's disease n an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings Synonym(s): brucellosis, contagious abortion, Bang's disease
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banksia rose n Chinese evergreen climbing rose with yellow or white single flowers Synonym(s): banksia rose, Rosa banksia
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Banti's disease n a disease characterized by congestion and enlargement of the spleen; accompanied by anemia or cirrhosis Synonym(s): Banti's disease, Banti's syndrome
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baptise v administer baptism to; "The parents had the child baptized" Synonym(s): baptize, baptise, christen
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barbarise v become crude or savage or barbaric in behavior or language Synonym(s): barbarize, barbarise make crude or savage in behavior or speech; "his years in prison have barbarized the young man" Synonym(s): barbarize, barbarise
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bark louse n any of several insects living on the bark of plants [syn: bark-louse, bark louse]
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bark-louse n any of several insects living on the bark of plants [syn: bark-louse, bark louse]
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barnacle goose n European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north Synonym(s): barnacle goose, barnacle, Branta leucopsis
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baronetise v confer baronetcy upon; "He was baronetized for his loyalty to the country" Synonym(s): baronetize, baronetise
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barrelhouse n a cheap drinking and dancing establishment [syn: barrelhouse, honky-tonk]
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base adj serving as or forming a base; "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats" Synonym(s): basal, base of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense); "baseborn wretches with dirty faces"; "of humble (or lowly) birth" Synonym(s): base, baseborn, humble, lowly (used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal; "base coins of aluminum"; "a base metal" not adhering to ethical or moral principles; "base and unpatriotic motives"; "a base, degrading way of life"; "cheating is dishonorable"; "they considered colonialism immoral"; "unethical practices in handling public funds" Synonym(s): base, immoral having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality; "that liberal obedience without which your army would be a base rabble"- Edmund Burke; "taking a mean advantage"; "chok'd with ambition of the meaner sort"- Shakespeare; "something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics" Synonym(s): base, mean, meanspirited illegitimate Synonym(s): base, baseborn debased; not genuine; "an attempt to eliminate the base coinage" n installation from which a military force initiates operations; "the attack wiped out our forward bases" Synonym(s): base, base of operations lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower" Synonym(s): foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure a place that the runner must touch before scoring; "he scrambled to get back to the bag" Synonym(s): base, bag the bottom or lowest part; "the base of the mountain" (anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment; "the base of the skull" a lower limit; "the government established a wage floor" Synonym(s): floor, base the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" Synonym(s): basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" Synonym(s): base, pedestal, stand a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) Synonym(s): nucleotide, base any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water; "bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia" Synonym(s): base, alkali the bottom side of a geometric figure from which the altitude can be constructed; "the base of the triangle" the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice" Synonym(s): basis, base (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place; "10 is the radix of the decimal system" Synonym(s): base, radix the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end Synonym(s): base, home a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries Synonym(s): al-Qaeda, Qaeda, al-Qa'ida, al-Qaida, Base (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem" Synonym(s): root, root word, base, stem, theme, radical the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area; "the industrial base of Japan" Synonym(s): infrastructure, base the principal ingredient of a mixture; "glycerinated gelatin is used as a base for many ointments"; "he told the painter that he wanted a yellow base with just a hint of green"; "everything she cooked seemed to have rice as the base" a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit; "a tub should sit on its own base" (electronics) the part of a transistor that separates the emitter from the collector v use as a basis for; found on; "base a claim on some observation" Synonym(s): establish, base, ground, found situate as a center of operations; "we will base this project in the new lab" use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes Synonym(s): free-base, base
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bastardise v change something so that its value declines; for example, art forms Synonym(s): bastardize, bastardise declare a child to be illegitimate Synonym(s): bastardize, bastardise
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bathhouse n a building containing dressing rooms for bathers [syn: bathhouse, bathing machine] a building containing public baths Synonym(s): bathhouse, bagnio
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Battle of Monmouth Court House n a pitched battle in New Jersey during the American Revolution (1778) that ended with the withdrawal of British forces Synonym(s): Monmouth Court House, Battle of Monmouth Court House, Battle of Monmouth
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battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse n a battle between the armies of Grant and Lee during the Wilderness Campaign Synonym(s): Spotsylvania, battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse
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bawdyhouse n a building where prostitutes are available [syn: whorehouse, brothel, bordello, bagnio, house of prostitution, house of ill repute, bawdyhouse, cathouse, sporting house]
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beach house n a house built on or near a beach
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bearnaise n a sauce like hollandaise but made with white wine and tarragon and shallots instead of lemon juice
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bee house n a shed containing a number of beehives [syn: apiary, {bee house}]
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bellicose adj having or showing a ready disposition to fight; "bellicose young officers"; "a combative impulse"; "a contentious nature" Synonym(s): battleful, bellicose, combative
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bemuse v cause to be confused emotionally [syn: bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw]
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bench vise n a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place Synonym(s): vise, bench vise
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Bengal rose n shrubby Chinese rose; ancestor of many cultivated garden roses Synonym(s): China rose, Bengal rose, Rosa chinensis
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Beninese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Benin or its people; "Benin bronzes" n a native or inhabitant of Benin
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berceuse n a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep [syn: lullaby, cradlesong, berceuse]
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Bertram Brockhouse n Canadian physicist who bounced neutron beams off of atomic nuclei to study the structure of matter (1918-2003) Synonym(s): Brockhouse, Bertram Brockhouse
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bestialise v make brutal and depraved; give animal-like qualities to Synonym(s): bestialize, bestialise
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beta-lactamase n enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic Synonym(s): penicillinase, beta-lactamase
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Betelgeuse n the second brightest star in Orion [syn: Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis]
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betise n a stupid mistake [syn: stupidity, betise, folly, foolishness, imbecility]
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Bhutanese adj of or pertaining to or characteristic of Bhutan or its people or culture or language; "Bhutanese Buddhists" n a native or inhabitant of Bhutan [syn: Bhutanese, Bhutani]
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big cheese n an important influential person; "he thinks he's a big shot"; "she's a big deal in local politics"; "the Qaeda commander is a very big fish" Synonym(s): big shot, big gun, big wheel, big cheese, big deal, big enchilada, big fish, head honcho
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biodefense n procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using biological agents Synonym(s): biological defense, biological defence, biodefense, biodefence
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biological defense n procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using biological agents Synonym(s): biological defense, biological defence, biodefense, biodefence
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biological warfare defense n defense against biological warfare [syn: {biological warfare defense}, biological warfare defence, BW defense, BW defence]
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bird louse n wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds Synonym(s): bird louse, biting louse, louse
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bird of paradise n a tropical flowering shrub having bright orange or red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana Synonym(s): bird of paradise, poinciana, Caesalpinia gilliesii, Poinciana gilliesii ornamental plant of tropical South Africa and South America having stalks of orange and purplish-blue flowers resembling a bird Synonym(s): bird of paradise, Strelitzia reginae any of numerous brilliantly colored plumed birds of the New Guinea area
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birdhouse n a shelter for birds
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bise n a dry cold north wind in southeastern France [syn: bise, bize]
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biting louse n wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds Synonym(s): bird louse, biting louse, louse
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bituminise v treat with bitumen Synonym(s): bituminize, bituminise
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black disease n a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products Synonym(s): black disease, sheep rot, liver rot, distomatosis
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black grouse n grouse of which the male is bluish-black
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black lung disease n lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust [syn: anthracosis, black lung, black lung disease, coal miner's lung]
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bladdernose n medium-sized blackish-grey seal with large inflatable sac on the head; of Arctic and northern Atlantic waters Synonym(s): hooded seal, bladdernose, Cystophora cristata
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blank verse n unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)
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blase adj very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world; "the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond'"; "the benefits of his worldly wisdom" Synonym(s): blase, worldly uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence; "his blase indifference"; "a petulant blase air"; "the bored gaze of the successful film star" Synonym(s): blase, bored nonchalantly unconcerned; "a blase attitude about housecleaning"
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bleeder's disease n congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son Synonym(s): hemophilia, haemophilia, bleeder's disease
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blockhouse n a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
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blood disease n a disease or disorder of the blood [syn: blood disease, blood disorder]
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blood glucose n glucose in the bloodstream [syn: blood sugar, {blood glucose}]
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blouse n a top worn by women
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blow a fuse v get very angry and fly into a rage; "The professor combusted when the student didn't know the answer to a very elementary question"; "Spam makes me go ballistic" Synonym(s): flip one's lid, blow up, throw a fit, hit the roof, hit the ceiling, have kittens, have a fit, combust, blow one's stack, fly off the handle, flip one's wig, lose one's temper, blow a fuse, go ballistic
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blue cheese n cheese containing a blue mold Synonym(s): bleu, blue cheese
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blue goose n North American wild goose having dark plumage in summer but white in winter Synonym(s): blue goose, Chen caerulescens
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blue point Siamese n Siamese cat having a bluish cream-colored body and dark grey points
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bluenose n a native or inhabitant of Nova Scotia [syn: Nova Scotian, bluenose]
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boarding house n a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests Synonym(s): boarding house, boardinghouse
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boardinghouse n a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests Synonym(s): boarding house, boardinghouse
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boathouse n a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
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body louse n a parasitic louse that infests the body of human beings Synonym(s): body louse, cootie, Pediculus corporis
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bog rose n a bog orchid with usually a solitary fragrant magenta pink blossom with a wide gaping corolla; Canada Synonym(s): bog rose, wild pink, dragon's mouth, Arethusa bulbosa
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Boise n the capital and largest city of Idaho [syn: Boise, capital of Idaho]
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bolshevise v make Communist or bring in accord with Communist principles; "communize the government" Synonym(s): communize, communise, bolshevize, bolshevise
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bonderise v coat with a substance that will prevent corrosion; "bonderize steel" Synonym(s): bonderize, bonderise
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book louse n minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers Synonym(s): booklouse, book louse, deathwatch, Liposcelis divinatorius
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bookcase n a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
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booklouse n minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers Synonym(s): booklouse, book louse, deathwatch, Liposcelis divinatorius
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booster dose n an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective Synonym(s): booster, booster dose, booster shot, recall dose
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boothose n protective stockings worn with or in place of boots
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bordelaise n brown sauce with beef marrow and red wine
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Bornholm disease n an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest) Synonym(s): epidemic pleurodynia, epidemic myalgia, myosis, diaphragmatic pleurisy, Bornholm disease
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Bose n Indian physicist who with Albert Einstein proposed statistical laws based on the indistinguishability of particles; led to the description of fundamental particles that later came to be known as bosons Synonym(s): Bose, Satyendra N. Bose, Satyendra Nath Bose
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Bosin's disease n a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years Synonym(s): subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, SSPE, inclusion body encephalitis, subacute inclusion body encephalitis, sclerosing leukoencephalitis, subacute sclerosing leukoencephalitis, Bosin's disease, Dawson's encephalitis, Van Bogaert encephalitis
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botanise v collect and study plants Synonym(s): botanize, botanise
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bottlenose n any of several dolphins with rounded forehead and well- developed beak; chiefly of northern Atlantic and Mediterranean Synonym(s): bottlenose dolphin, bottle-nosed dolphin, bottlenose northern Atlantic beaked whale with a bulbous forehead Synonym(s): bottle-nosed whale, bottlenose whale, bottlenose, Hyperoodon ampullatus
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bouillabaisse n highly seasoned Mediterranean soup or stew made of several kinds of fish and shellfish with tomatoes and onions or leeks and seasoned with saffron and garlic and herbs
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Bourse n the stock exchange in Paris
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bouse v haul with a tackle Synonym(s): bowse, bouse
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bowdlerise v edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate; "bowdlerize a novel" Synonym(s): bowdlerize, bowdlerise, expurgate, castrate, shorten
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bowse v haul with a tackle Synonym(s): bowse, bouse
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box tortoise n chiefly terrestrial turtle of North America; shell can be closed tightly Synonym(s): box turtle, box tortoise
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boytrose adj resembling a cluster of grapes in form [syn: botryoid, botryoidal, boytrose]
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brain disease n any disorder or disease of the brain [syn: {brain disorder}, encephalopathy, brain disease]
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braincase n the part of the skull that encloses the brain [syn: cranium, braincase, brainpan]
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braise v cook in liquid; "braise beef"
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brandy nose n enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol Synonym(s): rhinophyma, hypertrophic rosacea, toper's nose, brandy nose, rum nose, rum-blossom, potato nose, hammer nose, copper nose
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brant goose n small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward Synonym(s): brant, brant goose, brent, brent goose
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breach of promise n failure to keep a promise (of marriage)
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breadthwise adv in the direction of the breadth; "cut the cloth breadthwise" Synonym(s): breadthwise, breadthways, broadwise
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break loose v be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise; "His anger exploded" Synonym(s): explode, burst forth, break loose run away from confinement; "The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison" Synonym(s): escape, get away, break loose
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breathalyse v test someone's alcohol level in his blood by means of a breathalyzer Synonym(s): breathalyze, breathalyse
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brent goose n small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward Synonym(s): brant, brant goose, brent, brent goose
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brick cheese n semisoft sweet American cheese from whole milk in a brick form
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briefcase n a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
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Brigate Rosse n a Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization that arose out of a student protest movement in the late 1960s; wants to separate Italy from NATO and advocates violence in the service of class warfare and revolution; mostly inactive since 1989 Synonym(s): Red Brigades, Brigate Rosse, BR
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Bright's disease n an inflammation of the kidney [syn: nephritis, {Bright's disease}]
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broadwise adv in the direction of the breadth; "cut the cloth breadthwise" Synonym(s): breadthwise, breadthways, broadwise
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Brockhouse n Canadian physicist who bounced neutron beams off of atomic nuclei to study the structure of matter (1918-2003) Synonym(s): Brockhouse, Bertram Brockhouse
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brokerage house n place where a broker conducts his business [syn: {brokerage house}, brokerage]
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brown-nose v flatter with the intention of getting something [syn: butter up, brown-nose]
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browse n 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" reading superficially or at random Synonym(s): browse, browsing the act of feeding by continual nibbling Synonym(s): browse, browsing v shop around; not necessarily buying; "I don't need help, I'm just browsing" Synonym(s): shop, browse feed as in a meadow or pasture; "the herd was grazing" Synonym(s): crop, browse, graze, range, pasture look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; "browse a computer directory"; "surf the internet or the world wide web" Synonym(s): browse, surf eat lightly, try different dishes; "There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing" Synonym(s): browse, graze
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bruise n an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration Synonym(s): bruise, contusion v injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of; "I bruised my knee" Synonym(s): bruise, contuse hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego" Synonym(s): hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite break up into small pieces for food preparation; "bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them" damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure; "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"
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brutalise v treat brutally Synonym(s): brutalize, brutalise make brutal, unfeeling, or inhuman; "Life in the camps had brutalized him" Synonym(s): brutalize, brutalise, animalize, animalise become brutal or insensitive and unfeeling Synonym(s): brutalize, brutalise, animalize, animalise
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BSE n a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation Synonym(s): bovine spongiform encephalitis, BSE, mad cow disease
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building supply house n a store where builders can purchase materials for building houses and related structures Synonym(s): building supply store, building supply house
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bull nose n a disease of pigs resulting in swelling of the snout
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bullnose n a small carpenter's plane with the cutting edge near the front Synonym(s): bullnose, bullnosed plane
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burglarise v commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling [syn: burglarize, burglarise, burgle, heist]
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Burmese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Myanmar or its people; "the Burmese capital"; "Burmese tonal languages" n a native or inhabitant of Myanmar the official language of Burma
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burnoose n a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors Synonym(s): burnous, burnoose, burnouse
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burnouse n a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors Synonym(s): burnous, burnoose, burnouse
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business enterprise n the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects; "computers are now widely used in business" Synonym(s): commercial enterprise, business enterprise, business
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business expense n ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in a taxpayer's business or trade Synonym(s): business expense, trade expense
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BW defense n defense against biological warfare [syn: {biological warfare defense}, biological warfare defence, BW defense, BW defence]
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caboose n the area for food preparation on a ship [syn: galley, ship's galley, caboose, cookhouse] a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train Synonym(s): cabin car, caboose
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cactus mouse n burrowing mouse of desert areas of southwestern United States Synonym(s): cactus mouse, Peromyscus eremicus
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caespitose adj (of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts [syn: caespitose, cespitose, tufted]
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caisson disease n pain resulting from rapid change in pressure [syn: decompression sickness, aeroembolism, air embolism, gas embolism, caisson disease, bends]
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camise n a loose shirt or tunic; originally worn in the Middle Ages
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Canada goose n common greyish-brown wild goose of North America with a loud, trumpeting call Synonym(s): honker, Canada goose, Canadian goose, Branta canadensis
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Canadian goose n common greyish-brown wild goose of North America with a loud, trumpeting call Synonym(s): honker, Canada goose, Canadian goose, Branta canadensis
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canalise v provide (a city) with a canal [syn: canal, canalize, canalise] direct the flow of; "channel information towards a broad audience" Synonym(s): channel, canalize, canalise
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Canarese n a member of a Kannada-speaking group of people living chiefly in Kanara in southern India Synonym(s): Kanarese, Canarese
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cannibalise v eat human flesh Synonym(s): cannibalize, cannibalise use parts of something to repair something else Synonym(s): cannibalize, cannibalise
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cannulise v introduce a cannula or tube into; "Cannulate the blood vessel in the neck" Synonym(s): cannulate, cannulize, cannulise, intubate, canulate
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canonise v treat as a sacred person; "He canonizes women" [syn: canonize, canonise] declare (a dead person) to be a saint; "After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized" Synonym(s): canonize, canonise, saint
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canopic vase n a jar used in ancient Egypt to contain entrails of an embalmed body Synonym(s): canopic jar, canopic vase
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Cantonese n the dialect of Chinese spoken in Canton and neighboring provinces and in Hong Kong and elsewhere outside China Synonym(s): Yue, Yue dialect, Cantonese, Cantonese dialect
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Cape primrose n any of various African plants of the genus Streptocarpus widely cultivated especially as houseplants for their showy blue or purple flowers
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capital offense n a crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate
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capitalise v supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders Synonym(s): capitalize, capitalise draw advantages from; "he is capitalizing on her mistake"; "she took advantage of his absence to meet her lover" Synonym(s): capitalize, capitalise, take advantage write in capital letters Synonym(s): capitalize, capitalise compute the present value of a business or an income Synonym(s): capitalize, capitalise consider expenditures as capital assets rather than expenses Synonym(s): capitalize, capitalise convert (a company's reserve funds) into capital Synonym(s): capitalize, capitalise
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caponise v convert a cock into a capon Synonym(s): caponize, caponise
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capsulise v enclose in a capsule [syn: capsule, capsulate, capsulize, capsulise] put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume; "capsulize the news" Synonym(s): encapsulate, capsule, capsulize, capsulise
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caramelise v be converted into caramel; "The sugar caramelized" [syn: caramelize, caramelise] convert to caramel Synonym(s): caramelize, caramelise
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carbonise v unite with carbon; "carburize metal" [syn: carbonize, carbonise, carburize, carburise] turn into carbon, as by burning; "carbonize coal" Synonym(s): carbonize, carbonise
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carboxymethyl cellulose n an acid derivative of cellulose
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carburise v unite with carbon; "carburize metal" [syn: carbonize, carbonise, carburize, carburise]
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carcase n the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food Synonym(s): carcase, carcass
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card-house n an unstable construction with playing cards; "he built three levels of his cardcastle before it collapsed" Synonym(s): house of cards, cardhouse, card-house, cardcastle
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cardcase n a small case for carrying business cards
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cardhouse n an unstable construction with playing cards; "he built three levels of his cardcastle before it collapsed" Synonym(s): house of cards, cardhouse, card-house, cardcastle
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cardiopulmonary exercise n exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system
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cardiovascular disease n a disease of the heart or blood vessels
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carnal abuse n any lascivious contact by an adult with the sexual organs of a child (especially not involving sexual intercourse) sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly) Synonym(s): statutory rape, carnal abuse
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carnalise v debase through carnal gratification [syn: sensualize, sensualise, carnalize, carnalise]
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carouse n revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party [syn: carouse, carousal, bender, toot, booze-up] v engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking; "They were out carousing last night" Synonym(s): carouse, roister, riot
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carriage house n a small building for housing coaches and carriages and other vehicles Synonym(s): coach house, carriage house, remise
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cart horse n draft horse kept for pulling carts [syn: carthorse, {cart horse}, drayhorse]
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carthorse n draft horse kept for pulling carts [syn: carthorse, {cart horse}, drayhorse]
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cartridge fuse n a fuse cased in a tube
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case n an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths" Synonym(s): case, instance, example a special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled" Synonym(s): event, case a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord" Synonym(s): lawsuit, suit, case, cause, causa the actual state of things; "that was not the case" a portable container for carrying several objects; "the musicians left their instrument cases backstage" a person requiring professional services; "a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor" a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation; "the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly"; "the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities" Synonym(s): subject, case, guinea pig a problem requiring investigation; "Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir" a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument; "he stated his case clearly" the quantity contained in a case Synonym(s): case, caseful nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence Synonym(s): case, grammatical case a specific state of mind that is temporary; "a case of the jitters" a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case" Synonym(s): character, eccentric, type, case a specific size and style of type within a type family Synonym(s): font, fount, typeface, face, case an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part Synonym(s): sheath, case the housing or outer covering of something; "the clock has a walnut case" Synonym(s): shell, case, casing the enclosing frame around a door or window opening; "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced" Synonym(s): casing, case (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers; "for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters" Synonym(s): case, compositor's case, typesetter's case bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase" Synonym(s): case, pillowcase, slip, pillow slip a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home Synonym(s): case, display case, showcase, vitrine v look over, usually with the intention to rob; "They men cased the housed" enclose in, or as if in, a case; "my feet were encased in mud" Synonym(s): encase, incase, case
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case-by-case adj separate and distinct from others of the same kind; "mark the individual pages"; "on a case-by-case basis" Synonym(s): individual, case-by-case, item-by-item
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caspase n any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis
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cat and mouse n a game for children in which the players form a circle and join hands; they raise their hands to let a player inside the circle or lower their hands to bar a second player who is chasing the first Synonym(s): cat and mouse, cat and rat
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cat scratch disease n a disease thought to be transmitted to humans by a scratch from a cat
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catabolise v subject to catabolism Synonym(s): catabolize, catabolise
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catalase n enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water
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catalyse v change by catalysis or cause to catalyze [syn: catalyze, catalyse]
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catch a glimpse v see something for a brief time [syn: catch sight, {get a look}, catch a glimpse]
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catch phrase n a phrase that has become a catchword [syn: catchphrase, catch phrase]
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catchphrase n a phrase that has become a catchword [syn: catchphrase, catch phrase]
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catechise v give religious instructions to [syn: catechize, catechise] examine through questioning and answering Synonym(s): catechize, catechise
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categorise v place into or assign to a category; "Children learn early on to categorize" Synonym(s): categorize, categorise
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catheterise v insert a catheter into (a body part); "catheterize the patient's bladder" Synonym(s): catheterize, catheterise
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catholicise v cause to adopt Catholicism [syn: catholicize, catholicise, latinize, latinise]
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cathouse n a building where prostitutes are available [syn: whorehouse, brothel, bordello, bagnio, house of prostitution, house of ill repute, bawdyhouse, cathouse, sporting house]
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cause n events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something; "they are trying to determine the cause of the crash" a justification for something existing or happening; "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice" Synonym(s): cause, reason, grounds a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort" Synonym(s): campaign, cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results Synonym(s): causal agent, cause, causal agency a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord" Synonym(s): lawsuit, suit, case, cause, causa v give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident" Synonym(s): cause, do, make cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa" Synonym(s): induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make
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cauterise v burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart" Synonym(s): cauterize, cauterise, burn make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals Synonym(s): callous, cauterize, cauterise
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cavalry horse n horse trained for battle
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cayuse n a small native range horse Synonym(s): cayuse, Indian pony
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cease n (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end v put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother" Synonym(s): discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit, lay off Antonym(s): bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical; "the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"; "Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other"; "My property ends by the bushes"; "The symphony ends in a pianissimo" Synonym(s): end, stop, finish, terminate, cease Antonym(s): begin, start
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celiac disease n a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance
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cell-mediated immune response n an immune response (chiefly against viral or fungal invasions or transplanted tissue) that involves T cells
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cellulose n a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
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cense v perfume especially with a censer [syn: cense, incense, thurify]
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centralise v make central; "The Russian government centralized the distribution of food" Synonym(s): centralize, centralise, concentrate Antonym(s): decentralise, decentralize, deconcentrate
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Cerastium arvense n densely tufted perennial chickweed of north temperate zone Synonym(s): field chickweed, field mouse-ear, Cerastium arvense
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cerise adj of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies Synonym(s): red, reddish, ruddy, blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, ruby, ruby-red, scarlet n a red the color of ripe cherries [syn: cerise, cherry, cherry red]
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ceruse n a poisonous white pigment that contains lead [syn: {white lead}, ceruse, lead carbonate]
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cespitose adj (of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts [syn: caespitose, cespitose, tufted]
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Ceylonese adj of or relating to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) or its people or culture; "Sri Lankan beaches"; "Sri Lankan forces fighting the Sinhalese rebels" Synonym(s): Sri Lankan, Ceylonese
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chaise n a long chair; for reclining [syn: chaise longue, chaise, daybed] a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse Synonym(s): chaise, shay
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change course v shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly" Synonym(s): jibe, gybe, jib, change course
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change of course n a change in the direction that you are moving
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channelise v direct the course; determine the direction of travelling Synonym(s): steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise make a channel for; provide with a channel; "channelize the country for better transportation" Synonym(s): channelize, channelise send from one person or place to another; "transmit a message" Synonym(s): transmit, transfer, transport, channel, channelize, channelise cause to form a channel; "channelize a stream" Synonym(s): channelize, channelise
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chapterhouse n a building attached to a monastery or cathedral; used as a meeting place for the chapter a house used as a residence by a chapter of a fraternity Synonym(s): chapterhouse, fraternity house, frat house
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characterise v be characteristic of; "What characterizes a Venetian painting?" Synonym(s): characterize, characterise describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of; "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"; "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover" Synonym(s): qualify, characterize, characterise
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease n a form of neuropathy that can begin between childhood and young adulthood; characterized by weakness and atrophy of the muscles of the hands and lower legs; progression is slow and individuals affected can have a normal life span; inheritance is X-linked recessive or X-linked dominant Synonym(s): Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
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charity case n a case for a welfare worker [syn: welfare case, {charity case}]
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charley horse n a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise Synonym(s): charley horse, charley-horse
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charley-horse n a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise Synonym(s): charley horse, charley-horse
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charlotte russe n lady fingers enclosing Bavarian cream
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charnel house n a vault or building where corpses or bones are deposited Synonym(s): charnel house, charnel
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charterhouse n a Carthusian monastery
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chartreuse adj of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur n aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France a shade of green tinged with yellow Synonym(s): yellow green, yellowish green, chartreuse, Paris green, pea green
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chase n the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit" Synonym(s): pursuit, chase, pursual, following United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873) Synonym(s): Chase, Salmon P. Chase, Salmon Portland Chase a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time v go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit" Synonym(s): chase, chase after, trail, tail, tag, give chase, dog, go after, track pursue someone sexually or romantically Synonym(s): chase, chase after cut a groove into; "chase silver" cut a furrow into a columns Synonym(s): furrow, chamfer, chase
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chasse n (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading Synonym(s): chasse, sashay v perform a chasse step, in ballet Synonym(s): chasse, sashay
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chastise v censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" Synonym(s): chastise, castigate, objurgate, chasten, correct
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chauffeuse n a woman chauffeur
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cheddar cheese n hard smooth-textured cheese; originally made in Cheddar in southwestern England Synonym(s): cheddar, cheddar cheese, Armerican cheddar, American cheese
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cheese n a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States Synonym(s): tall mallow, high mallow, cheese, cheeseflower, Malva sylvestris v used in the imperative (get away, or stop it); "Cheese it!" wind onto a cheese; "cheese the yarn"
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chemical defense n procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents Synonym(s): chemical defense, chemical defence
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chemise n a woman's sleeveless undergarment [syn: chemise, shimmy, shift, slip, teddy] a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist Synonym(s): chemise, sack, shift
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Cherokee rose n Chinese climbing rose with fragrant white blossoms [syn: Cherokee rose, Rosa laevigata]
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Cheshire cheese n a mild yellow English cheese with a crumbly texture
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chestnut-bark disease n a disease of American chestnut trees [syn: {chestnut blight}, chestnut canker, chestnut-bark disease]
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cheval-de-frise n defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry Synonym(s): cheval-de-frise, chevaux-de-frise
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chevaux-de-frise n defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry Synonym(s): cheval-de-frise, chevaux-de-frise
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chicken louse n a louse parasitic on poultry [syn: chicken louse, {shaft louse}, Menopon palladum, Menopon gallinae]
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chicken mousse n mousse made with chicken
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child abuse n the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children
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China rose n shrubby Chinese rose; ancestor of many cultivated garden roses Synonym(s): China rose, Bengal rose, Rosa chinensis large showy Asiatic shrub or small tree having large single or double red to deep-red flowers Synonym(s): China rose, Chinese hibiscus, Rose of China, shoeblack plant, shoe black, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
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Chinese adj of or pertaining to China or its peoples or cultures; "Chinese food" of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language; "the Taiwanese capital is Taipeh" Synonym(s): Taiwanese, Chinese, Formosan n any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system a native or inhabitant of Communist China or of Nationalist China
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Chinese anise n small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star- shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative Synonym(s): star anise, Chinese anise, Illicium verum anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine Synonym(s): Chinese anise, star anise, star aniseed
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Chinese goose n very large wild goose of northeast Asia; interbreeds freely with the greylag Synonym(s): Chinese goose, Anser cygnoides
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Chinese primrose n cultivated Asiatic primrose [syn: Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis]
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chlorophyllose adj relating to or being or containing chlorophyll [syn: chlorophyllose, chlorophyllous]
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chocolate mousse n dessert mousse made with chocolate
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cholinesterase n an enzyme that hydrolyses acetylcholine (into choline and acetic acid)
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choose v pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; "Take any one of these cards"; "Choose a good husband for your daughter"; "She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her" Synonym(s): choose, take, select, pick out select as an alternative over another; "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast" Synonym(s): choose, prefer, opt see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way; "She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam"
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chophouse n a restaurant that specializes in steaks [syn: steakhouse, chophouse]
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chouse v defeat someone through trickery or deceit [syn: cheat, chouse, shaft, screw, chicane, jockey]
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Christianise v convert to Christianity; "missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world" Synonym(s): Christianize, Christianise
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Christmas disease n a clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX Synonym(s): hemophilia B, haemophilia B, Christmas disease
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Christmas rose n European evergreen plant with white or purplish rose-like winter-blooming flowers Synonym(s): Christmas rose, winter rose, black hellebore, Helleborus niger
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease n a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
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chronic wasting disease n a wildlife disease (akin to bovine spongiform encephalitis) that affects deer and elk
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chronologise v establish the order in time of something; "The archivist chronologized the documents" Synonym(s): chronologize, chronologise
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chrysoprase n a green variety of chalcedony valued as a gemstone
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church mouse n a fictional mouse created by Lewis Carroll
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cicatrise v form a scar, after an injury; "the skin will cicatrize and it will heal soon" Synonym(s): cicatrize, cicatrise
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cigarette case n a small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket
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cinematise v make a film of or adopt so as to make into a film; "cinematize history" Synonym(s): cinematize, cinematise
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circularise v canvass by distributing letters [syn: circularize, circularise] distribute circulars to Synonym(s): circularize, circularise cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news" Synonym(s): circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, spread, diffuse, disperse, pass around
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circumcise v cut the skin over the clitoris cut the foreskin off male babies or teenage boys; "During the bris, the baby boy is circumcised"
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circumfuse v spread something around something
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Cirsium arvense n European thistle naturalized in United States and Canada where it is a pernicious weed Synonym(s): Canada thistle, creeping thistle, Cirsium arvense
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civil defense n activities organized by civilians for their own protection in time of war or disaster
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civilise v teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment; "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry" Synonym(s): educate, school, train, cultivate, civilize, civilise raise from a barbaric to a civilized state; "The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized" Synonym(s): civilize, civilise
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classicise v make classic or classical Synonym(s): classicize, classicise
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clause n (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) Synonym(s): article, clause
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clean house v clean and tidy up the house; "She housecleans every week" Synonym(s): houseclean, clean house, clean
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cleanse v clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner" Synonym(s): cleanse, clean purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins; "Purgatory is supposed to cleanse you from your sins"
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clearing house n a central collection place where banks exchange checks or drafts; participants maintain an account against which credits or debits are posted
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cliff rose n tufted thrift of seacoasts and mountains of north temperate zone; occasionally grown as a ground cover Synonym(s): cliff rose, sea pink, Armeria maritima
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clockwise adv in the direction that the hands of a clock move; "please move clockwise in a circle" Antonym(s): anticlockwise, counterclockwise adj in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock Antonym(s): anticlockwise, contraclockwise, counterclockwise
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clockwork universe n the view that the universe resembles a clock built by God and ticking along according to Newtonian mechanics
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close adv near in time or place or relationship; "as the wedding day drew near"; "stood near the door"; "don't shoot until they come near"; "getting near to the true explanation"; "her mother is always near"; "The end draws nigh"; "the bullet didn't come close"; "don't get too close to the fire" Synonym(s): near, nigh, close in an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard" Synonym(s): close, closely, tight adj at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other; "close to noon"; "how close are we to town?"; "a close formation of ships" Antonym(s): distant close in relevance or relationship; "a close family"; "we are all...in close sympathy with..."; "close kin"; "a close resemblance" Antonym(s): distant, remote not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances; "near neighbors"; "in the near future"; "they are near equals"; "his nearest approach to success"; "a very near thing"; "a near hit by the bomb"; "she was near tears"; "she was close to tears"; "had a close call" Synonym(s): near, close, nigh Antonym(s): far rigorously attentive; strict and thorough; "close supervision"; "paid close attention"; "a close study"; "kept a close watch on expenditures" marked by fidelity to an original; "a close translation"; "a faithful copy of the portrait"; "a faithful rendering of the observed facts" Synonym(s): close, faithful (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched; "a close contest"; "a close election"; "a tight game" Synonym(s): close, tight crowded; "close quarters" Synonym(s): close, confining lacking fresh air; "a dusty airless attic"; "the dreadfully close atmosphere"; "hot and stuffy and the air was blue with smoke" Synonym(s): airless, close, stuffy, unaired of textiles; "a close weave"; "smooth percale with a very tight weave" Synonym(s): close, tight strictly confined or guarded; "kept under close custody" confined to specific persons; "a close secret" fitting closely but comfortably; "a close fit" Synonym(s): close, snug, close-fitting used of hair or haircuts; "a close military haircut" giving or spending with reluctance; "our cheeseparing administration"; "very close (or near) with his money"; "a penny-pinching miserly old man" Synonym(s): cheeseparing, close, near, penny-pinching, skinny inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information; "although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it" Synonym(s): close, closelipped, closemouthed, secretive, tightlipped n the temporal end; the concluding time; "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"; "the market was up at the finish"; "they were playing better at the close of the season" Synonym(s): stopping point, finale, finis, finish, last, conclusion, close the last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..." Synonym(s): conclusion, end, close, closing, ending the concluding part of any performance Synonym(s): finale, close, closing curtain, finis v move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window" Synonym(s): close, shut Antonym(s): open, open up become closed; "The windows closed with a loud bang" Synonym(s): close, shut Antonym(s): open, open up cease to operate or cause to cease operating; "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"; "My business closes every night at 8 P.M."; "close up the shop" Synonym(s): close up, close, fold, shut down, close down Antonym(s): open, open up finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.); "The meeting was closed with a charge by the chairman of the board" Antonym(s): open come to a close; "The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin" Synonym(s): conclude, close complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement; "We closed on the house on Friday"; "They closed the deal on the building" be priced or listed when trading stops; "The stock market closed high this Friday"; "My new stocks closed at $59 last night" engage at close quarters; "close with the enemy" cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop Antonym(s): open change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact come together, as if in an embrace; "Her arms closed around her long lost relative" Synonym(s): close, come together draw near; "The probe closed with the space station" bring together all the elements or parts of; "Management closed ranks" bar access to; "Due to the accident, the road had to be closed for several hours" fill or stop up; "Can you close the cracks with caulking?" Synonym(s): close, fill up unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of; "close the circuit"; "close a wound"; "close a book"; "close up an umbrella" Synonym(s): close up, close finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead; "The relief pitcher closed with two runs in the second inning"
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closed universe n (cosmology) a universe that is spatially closed and in which there is sufficient matter to halt the expansion that began with the big bang; the visible matter is only 10 percent of the matter required for closure but there may be large amounts of dark matter
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clotheshorse n a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying) a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance Synonym(s): dandy, dude, fop, gallant, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse
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clubhouse n a building that is occupied by a social club; "the clubhouse needed a new roof" Synonym(s): clubhouse, club
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coach horse n strong draft horse for drawing coaches
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coach house n a small building for housing coaches and carriages and other vehicles Synonym(s): coach house, carriage house, remise
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coagulase n an enzyme that induces coagulation
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coal house n a shed for storing coal
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coarse adj of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles; "coarse meal"; "coarse sand"; "a coarse weave" Synonym(s): coarse, harsh Antonym(s): fine lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; "he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "an untutored and uncouth human being"; "an uncouth soldier--a real tough guy"; "appealing to the vulgar taste for violence"; "the vulgar display of the newly rich" Synonym(s): coarse, common, rough-cut, uncouth, vulgar of low or inferior quality or value; "of what coarse metal ye are molded"- Shakespeare; "produced...the common cloths used by the poorer population" Synonym(s): coarse, common
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coastwise adv by way of, or along the coast; "we were travelling coastwise" adj along or following a coast; "coastal shipping"; "coastwise winds contributed to the storm"
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cocainise v anesthetize with cocaine Synonym(s): cocainize, cocainise
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cocarboxylase n a coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle Synonym(s): cocarboxylase, thiamine pyrophosphate
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Cochise n Apache leader of the resistance to United States troops in Arizona (1812-1874)
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cockhorse n anything used as a toy horse (such as a rocking horse or one knee of an adult)
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coffee rose n tropical shrub having glossy foliage and fragrant nocturnal flowers with crimped or wavy corollas; northern India to Thailand Synonym(s): crape jasmine, crepe jasmine, crepe gardenia, pinwheel flower, East Indian rosebay, Adam's apple, Nero's crown, coffee rose, Tabernaemontana divaricate
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coffeehouse n a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold [syn: cafe, coffeehouse, coffee shop, coffee bar]
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cognise v be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about; "I know that the President lied to the people"; "I want to know who is winning the game!"; "I know it's time" Synonym(s): know, cognize, cognise Antonym(s): ignore
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coiffeuse n a woman hairdresser
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collagenase n any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin
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collapse n an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men" Synonym(s): collapse, prostration a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in; "the roof is in danger of collapse"; "the collapse of the old star under its own gravity" the act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop" Synonym(s): flop, collapse a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) Synonym(s): crash, collapse v break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice" Synonym(s): collapse, fall in, cave in, give, give way, break, founder collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack Synonym(s): break down, collapse fold or close up; "fold up your umbrella"; "collapse the music stand" fall apart; "the building crumbled after the explosion"; "Negotiations broke down" Synonym(s): crumble, crumple, tumble, break down, collapse cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe" Synonym(s): collapse, burst suffer a nervous breakdown Synonym(s): crack up, crack, crock up, break up, collapse lose significance, effectiveness, or value; "The school system is collapsing"; "The stock market collapsed"
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collectivise v bring under collective control; of farms and industrial enterprises Synonym(s): collectivize, collectivise
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collision course n a course of a moving object that will lead to a collision if it continues unchanged a course of action (following a given idea) that will lead to conflict if it continues unabated
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colonise v settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world; "Europeans colonized Africa in the 17th century" Synonym(s): colonize, colonise Antonym(s): decolonise, decolonize settle as colonists or establish a colony (in); "The British colonized the East Coast" Synonym(s): colonize, colonise
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colorise v add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" Synonym(s): color, colorize, colorise, colourise, colourize, colour, color in, colour in Antonym(s): discolor
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colourise v add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" Synonym(s): color, colorize, colorise, colourise, colourize, colour, color in, colour in Antonym(s): discolor
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comatose adj relating to or associated with a coma; "comatose breathing"; "comatose state" in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli; "a comatose patient"
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come close v nearly do something; "She came close to quitting her job" be close or similar; "Her results approximate my own" Synonym(s): approximate, come close
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commencement exercise n an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred [syn: commencement, commencement exercise, commencement ceremony, graduation, graduation exercise]
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commercial enterprise n an enterprise connected with commerce the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects; "computers are now widely used in business" Synonym(s): commercial enterprise, business enterprise, business
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commercialise v make commercial; "Some Amish people have commercialized their way of life" Synonym(s): commercialize, commercialise, market
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common booklouse n a variety of booklouse [syn: common booklouse, {Trogium pulsatorium}]
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common brant goose n the best known variety of brant goose [syn: {common brant goose}, Branta bernicla]
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common evening primrose n a coarse biennial of eastern North America with yellow flowers that open in the evening; naturalized in Europe Synonym(s): common evening primrose, German rampion, Oenothera biennis
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common louse n head or body louse [syn: common louse, {Pediculus humanus}]
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common sense n sound practical judgment; "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" Synonym(s): common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, sense, mother wit
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commonsense adj exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour"; "commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius"; "unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated" Synonym(s): commonsense, commonsensible, commonsensical
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communalise v make something the property of the commune or community Synonym(s): communalize, communalise
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communicable disease n a disease that can be communicated from one person to another
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communise v make Communist or bring in accord with Communist principles; "communize the government" Synonym(s): communize, communise, bolshevize, bolshevise make into property owned by the state; "The new government communized all banks" Synonym(s): communize, communise
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comose adj bearing a coma; crowned with an assemblage of branches or leaves or bracts; "comate royal palms"; "pineapples are comate" Synonym(s): comate, comose of certain seeds (such as cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair; "comate (or comose) seeds"; "a comal tuft" Synonym(s): comate, comose, comal
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compartmentalise v separate into isolated compartments or categories; "You cannot compartmentalize your life like this!" Synonym(s): compartmentalize, compartmentalise, cut up
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compose v form the substance of; "Greed and ambition composed his personality" write music; "Beethoven composed nine symphonies" Synonym(s): compose, write produce a literary work; "She composed a poem"; "He wrote four novels" Synonym(s): write, compose, pen, indite put together out of existing material; "compile a list" Synonym(s): compose, compile calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet; "She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult" make up plans or basic details for; "frame a policy" Synonym(s): frame, compose, draw up
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compositor's case n (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers; "for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters" Synonym(s): case, compositor's case, typesetter's case
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comprise v be composed of; "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"; "What does this dish consist of?" Synonym(s): consist, comprise include or contain; have as a component; "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930's" Synonym(s): incorporate, contain, comprise form or compose; "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise his entire army" Synonym(s): constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be
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compromise n a middle way between two extremes [syn: compromise, {via media}] an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'" v make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise" settle by concession expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"
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computer database n (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers Synonym(s): electronic database, on-line database, computer database, electronic information service
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computer mouse n a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad; "a mouse takes much more room than a trackball" Synonym(s): mouse, computer mouse
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computerise v provide with computers; "Our office is fully computerized now" Synonym(s): computerize, computerise store in a computer; "computerized dictionary" Synonym(s): computerize, computerise control a function, process, or creation by a computer; "They computerized the car industry"; "we live in a cybernated age"; "cybernate a factory" Synonym(s): cybernate, computerize, computerise
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conceptualise v have the idea for; "He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients"; "This library was well conceived" Synonym(s): gestate, conceive, conceptualize, conceptualise
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concertise v give concerts; perform in concerts; "My niece is off concertizing in Europe" Synonym(s): concertize, concertise
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concise adj expressing much in few words; "a concise explanation" Antonym(s): prolix
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concourse n a large gathering of people [syn: multitude, throng, concourse] a wide hallway in a building where people can walk a coming together of people Synonym(s): concourse, confluence
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concretise v become specific; "the idea concretized in her mind" [syn: concretize, concretise]
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condense v undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses"; "The acid distills at a specific temperature" Synonym(s): condense, distill, distil make more concise; "condense the contents of a book into a summary" Synonym(s): digest, condense, concentrate remove water from; "condense the milk" cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid; "The cold air condensed the steam" become more compact or concentrated; "Her feelings condensed" develop due to condensation; "All our planets condensed out of the same material" compress or concentrate; "Congress condensed the three-year plan into a six-month plan" Synonym(s): condense, concentrate, contract
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conditional response n an acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus Synonym(s): conditional reflex, conditioned reflex, acquired reflex, conditional reaction, conditioned reaction, conditional response, conditioned response
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conditioned avoidance response n a conditioned response that anticipates the occurrence of an aversive stimulus Synonym(s): conditioned avoidance, conditioned avoidance response
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conditioned emotional response n an emotional response that has been acquired by conditioning Synonym(s): conditioned emotional response, CER, conditioned emotion
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conditioned response n an acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus Synonym(s): conditional reflex, conditioned reflex, acquired reflex, conditional reaction, conditioned reaction, conditional response, conditioned response
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conenose n large bloodsucking bug [syn: conenose, cone-nosed bug, conenose bug, big bedbug, kissing bug]
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Confederate rose n Chinese shrub or small tree having white or pink flowers becoming deep red at night; widely cultivated; naturalized in southeastern United States Synonym(s): cotton rose, Confederate rose, Confederate rose mallow, Hibiscus mutabilis
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conference house n a center where conferences can be conducted [syn: conference center, conference house]
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confuse v mistake one thing for another; "you are confusing me with the other candidate"; "I mistook her for the secretary" Synonym(s): confuse, confound be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher" Synonym(s): confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her" Synonym(s): confuse, flurry, disconcert, put off assemble without order or sense; "She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence" Synonym(s): jumble, confuse, mix up make unclear, indistinct, or blurred; "Her remarks confused the debate"; "Their words obnubilate their intentions" Synonym(s): confuse, blur, obscure, obnubilate
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congenital disease n a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically [syn: genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, congenital disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder, hereditary disease, hereditary condition]
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Congolese adj of or relating to or characteristic of the Congo region or its people; "Congolese rulers"; "the Congolese republic" n a native or inhabitant of the Republic of the Congo
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constitutionalise v incorporate into a constitution, make constitutional; "A woman's right to an abortion was constitutionalized in the 1970's" Synonym(s): constitutionalize, constitutionalise
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contagious disease n any disease easily transmitted by contact [syn: {contagious disease}, contagion]
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containerise v package in a container; "The cargo was containerized for safe and efficient shipping" Synonym(s): containerize, containerise
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contemporise v happen at the same time [syn: synchronize, synchronise, contemporize, contemporise] arrange or represent events so that they co-occur; "synchronize biblical events" Synonym(s): synchronize, synchronise, contemporize, contemporise
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context of use n discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation Synonym(s): context, linguistic context, context of use
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continuous tense n a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going Synonym(s): progressive, progressive tense, imperfect, imperfect tense, continuous tense
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contra danse n a type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line Synonym(s): country-dance, country dancing, contredanse, contra danse, contradance v perform a contradance [syn: contradance, country-dance, contredanse, contra danse]
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contraclockwise adj in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock Synonym(s): counterclockwise, anticlockwise, contraclockwise Antonym(s): clockwise
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contrariwise adv in a contrary disobedient manner [syn: perversely, contrarily, contrariwise] with the order reversed; "she hates him and vice versa" Synonym(s): vice versa, the other way around, contrariwise contrary to expectations; "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends" Synonym(s): contrarily, to the contrary, contrariwise, on the contrary
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contredanse n a type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line Synonym(s): country-dance, country dancing, contredanse, contra danse, contradance v perform a contradance [syn: contradance, country-dance, contredanse, contra danse]
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contuse v injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of; "I bruised my knee" Synonym(s): bruise, contuse
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conventionalise v make conventional or adapt to conventions; "conventionalized behavior" Synonym(s): conventionalize, conventionalise
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converse adj of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other; "`parental' and `filial' are converse terms" turned about in order or relation; "transposed letters" Synonym(s): converse, reversed, transposed n a proposition obtained by conversion v carry on a conversation Synonym(s): converse, discourse
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convulse v make someone convulse with laughter; "The comedian convulsed the crowd" be overcome with laughter move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed" Synonym(s): convulse, thresh, thresh about, thrash, thrash about, slash, toss, jactitate shake uncontrollably; "earthquakes convulsed the countryside" cause to contract; "The spasm convulses her facial muscles" contract involuntarily, as in a spasm; "The muscles in her face convulsed"
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cookhouse n the area for food preparation on a ship [syn: galley, ship's galley, caboose, cookhouse] a detached or outdoor shelter for cooking; "the circus used a tent as their cookhouse"
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coordinate clause n a clause in a complex sentence that is grammatically equivalent to the main clause and that performs the same grammatical function
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copolymerise v polymerize together; "the two substances copolymerized" Synonym(s): copolymerize, copolymerise
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copper nose n enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol Synonym(s): rhinophyma, hypertrophic rosacea, toper's nose, brandy nose, rum nose, rum-blossom, potato nose, hammer nose, copper nose
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copse n a dense growth of bushes [syn: brush, brushwood, coppice, copse, thicket]
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cormose adj having or producing corms Synonym(s): cormous, cormose
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coronary artery disease n a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries Synonym(s): atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease
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coronary heart disease n a heart disease due to an abnormality of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart
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coronary-artery disease n sclerosis of the arterial walls [syn: arteriosclerosis, arterial sclerosis, hardening of the arteries, induration of the arteries, coronary-artery disease]
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corpse n the dead body of a human being; "the cadaver was intended for dissection"; "the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse"; "the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river"; "honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay" Synonym(s): cadaver, corpse, stiff, clay, remains
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correspondence course n a course offered (by mail) by a correspondence school
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Corse n an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France Synonym(s): Corse, Corsica a region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte Synonym(s): Corse, Corsica
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corymbose adj resembling a corymb
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cost increase n an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates" Synonym(s): rise, boost, hike, cost increase
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cottage cheese n mild white cheese made from curds of soured skim milk [syn: cottage cheese, pot cheese, farm cheese, farmer's cheese]
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cotton mouse n large dark mouse of southeastern United States [syn: cotton mouse, Peromyscus gossypinus]
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cotton rose n Chinese shrub or small tree having white or pink flowers becoming deep red at night; widely cultivated; naturalized in southeastern United States Synonym(s): cotton rose, Confederate rose, Confederate rose mallow, Hibiscus mutabilis any plant of the genus Filago having capitate clusters of small woolly flower heads Synonym(s): cotton rose, cudweed, filago
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coulisse n a flat situated in the wings Synonym(s): coulisse, wing flat a timber member grooved to take a sliding panel
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counterclockwise adv in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move; "please move counterclockwise in a circle!" Synonym(s): counterclockwise, anticlockwise Antonym(s): clockwise adj in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock Synonym(s): counterclockwise, anticlockwise, contraclockwise Antonym(s): clockwise
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counterpoise n a weight that balances another weight [syn: counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser] v constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to [syn: counterweight, counterpoise, counterpose]
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counterpose v constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to [syn: counterweight, counterpoise, counterpose]
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countinghouse n office used by the accountants of a business
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country house n a house (usually large and impressive) on an estate in the country
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county courthouse n the town or city that is the seat of government for a county Synonym(s): county seat, county courthouse
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course adv as might be expected; "naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill" Synonym(s): naturally, of course, course Antonym(s): unnaturally n education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" Synonym(s): course, course of study, course of instruction, class a connected series of events or actions or developments; "the government took a firm course"; "historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available" Synonym(s): course, line general line of orientation; "the river takes a southern course"; "the northeastern trend of the coast" Synonym(s): course, trend a mode of action; "if you persist in that course you will surely fail"; "once a nation is embarked on a course of action it becomes extremely difficult for any retraction to take place" Synonym(s): course, course of action a line or route along which something travels or moves; "the hurricane demolished houses in its path"; "the track of an animal"; "the course of the river" Synonym(s): path, track, course a body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy" Synonym(s): class, form, grade, course part of a meal served at one time; "she prepared a three course meal" (construction) a layer of masonry; "a course of bricks" Synonym(s): course, row facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport; "the course had only nine holes"; "the course was less than a mile" v move swiftly through or over; "ships coursing the Atlantic" move along, of liquids; "Water flowed into the cave"; "the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi" Synonym(s): run, flow, feed, course hunt with hounds; "He often courses hares"
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courthouse n a government building that houses the offices of a county government a building that houses judicial courts
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cowhouse n a barn for cows [syn: cowbarn, cowshed, cow barn, cowhouse, byre]
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crab louse n a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body Synonym(s): crab louse, pubic louse, crab, Phthirius pubis
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crabwise adj (of movement) at an angle Synonym(s): crabwise, sideways
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crankcase n housing for a crankshaft
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crash course n a rapid and intense course of training or research (usually undertaken in an emergency); "he took a crash course in Italian on his way to Italy"; "his first job was a crash course in survival and in learning how to get along with people"; "a crash programme is needed to create new jobs" Synonym(s): crash course, crash program, crash programme
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Crazy Horse n a chief of the Sioux who resisted the invasion of the Black Hills and joined Sitting Bull in the defeat of General Custer at Little Bighorn (1849-1877) Synonym(s): Crazy Horse, Tashunca-Uitco
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crazy house n pejorative terms for an insane asylum [syn: Bedlam, booby hatch, crazy house, cuckoo's nest, funny farm, funny house, loony bin, madhouse, nut house, nuthouse, sanatorium, snake pit]
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cream cheese n soft unripened cheese made of sweet milk and cream
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crease n an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow" Synonym(s): fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles" Synonym(s): wrinkle, furrow, crease, crinkle, seam, line a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade Synonym(s): kris, creese, crease v make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; "The dress got wrinkled"; "crease the paper like this to make a crane" Synonym(s): wrinkle, ruckle, crease, crinkle, scrunch, scrunch up, crisp make wrinkled or creased; "furrow one's brow" Synonym(s): furrow, wrinkle, crease scrape gently; "graze the skin" Synonym(s): graze, crease, rake become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; "This fabric won't wrinkle" Synonym(s): rumple, crumple, wrinkle, crease, crinkle
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creese n a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade [syn: kris, creese, crease]
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creme de fraise n strawberry-flavored liqueur
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease n rare (usually fatal) brain disease (usually in middle age) caused by an unidentified slow virus; characterized by progressive dementia and gradual loss of muscle control Synonym(s): Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, CJD, Jakob- Creutzfeldt disease
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crevasse n a deep fissure
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criminal offense n (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes" Synonym(s): crime, offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking
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criminalise v declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S." Synonym(s): outlaw, criminalize, criminalise, illegalize, illegalise Antonym(s): decriminalise, decriminalize, legalise, legalize, legitimate, legitimatise, legitimatize, legitimise, legitimize
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criticise v find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" Synonym(s): knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart Antonym(s): praise act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either" Synonym(s): criticize, criticise
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Crocanthemum canadense n perennial of the eastern United States having early solitary yellow flowers followed by late petalless flowers; so-called because ice crystals form on it during first frosts Synonym(s): frostweed, frost-weed, frostwort, Helianthemum canadense, Crocanthemum canadense
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Crohn's disease n a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss Synonym(s): regional enteritis, regional ileitis, Crohn's disease
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cross-fertilise v undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile [syn: {cross- fertilize}, cross-fertilise] cause to undergo cross-fertilization; "Mendel cross- fertilized different kinds of beans" Synonym(s): cross-fertilize, cross-fertilise
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cross-purpose n a contrary aim; "at cross-purposes"
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crosse n a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse
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crosswise adv not in the intended manner; "things are going crosswise" transversely; "the marble slabs were cut across" Synonym(s): across, crosswise, crossways adj lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction; "a crosswise street"; "the crosswise dimension" Antonym(s): lengthways, lengthwise in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
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Crouse n United States playwright (1893-1966) [syn: Crouse, Russel Crouse]
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cruise n an ocean trip taken for pleasure Synonym(s): cruise, sail v drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure; "She cruised the neighborhood in her new convertible" travel at a moderate speed; "Please keep your seat belt fastened while the plane is reaching cruising altitude" look for a sexual partner in a public place; "The men were cruising the park" sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing; "We were cruising in the Caribbean"
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cruse n small jar; holds liquid (oil or water)
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crustose adj (of lichens) having a thin crusty thallus that adheres closely to the surface on which it is growing; "crustose lichens"
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crystalise v make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Synonym(s): clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals" Synonym(s): crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise assume crystalline form; become crystallized Synonym(s): crystallize, crystalize, crystalise, effloresce cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" Synonym(s): crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize
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crystallise v make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Synonym(s): clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals" Synonym(s): crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" Synonym(s): crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize
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CSE n Canadian agency that gathers communications intelligence and assist law enforcement and security agencies Synonym(s): Communications Security Establishment, CSE
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cuisse n armor plate that protects the thigh
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Cupid's disease n a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact Synonym(s): venereal disease, VD, venereal infection, social disease, Cupid's itch, Cupid's disease, Venus's curse, dose, sexually transmitted disease, STD
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curse n profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" Synonym(s): curse, curse word, expletive, oath, swearing, swearword, cuss an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group Synonym(s): execration, condemnation, curse an evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me" Synonym(s): hex, jinx, curse, whammy something causing misery or death; "the bane of my life" Synonym(s): bane, curse, scourge, nemesis a severe affliction Synonym(s): curse, torment v utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street" Synonym(s): curse, cuss, blaspheme, swear, imprecate heap obscenities upon; "The taxi driver who felt he didn't get a high enough tip cursed the passenger" wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; "The bad witch cursed the child" Synonym(s): curse, beshrew, damn, bedamn, anathemize, anathemise, imprecate, maledict Antonym(s): bless exclude from a church or a religious community; "The gay priest was excommunicated when he married his partner" Synonym(s): excommunicate, unchurch, curse Antonym(s): communicate
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Cushing's disease n a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity Synonym(s): Cushing's disease, hyperadrenalism
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custody case n a legal action to determine custody (usually of children following a divorce)
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customhouse n a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country Synonym(s): customhouse, customshouse
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customise v make to specifications; "I had this desk custom-made for me" Synonym(s): custom-make, customize, customise, tailor- make make according to requirements; "customize a car" Synonym(s): customize, customise
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customshouse n a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country Synonym(s): customhouse, customshouse
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cutpurse n a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places Synonym(s): pickpocket, cutpurse, dip
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cyclooxygenase n either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin Synonym(s): cyclooxygenase, Cox
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cymose adj having a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side
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cystic breast disease n the presence of one or more cysts in a breast [syn: fibrocystic breast disease, fibrocystic disease of the breast, cystic breast disease, cystic mastitis]
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damask rose n large hardy very fragrant pink rose; cultivated in Asia Minor as source of attar of roses; parent of many hybrids Synonym(s): damask rose, summer damask rose, Rosa damascena
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damp course n a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building Synonym(s): damp-proof course, damp course
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damp-proof course n a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building Synonym(s): damp-proof course, damp course
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danseuse n a female ballet dancer Synonym(s): ballerina, danseuse
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Darier's disease n a rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches (sometimes containing pus) Synonym(s): keratosis follicularis, Darier's disease
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dark horse n a political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly a racehorse about which little is known
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database n an organized body of related information
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dative case n the category of nouns serving as the indirect object of a verb Synonym(s): dative, dative case
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David Rittenhouse n United States astronomer said to have built the first telescope made in America; also the first director of the United States Mint (1732-1796) Synonym(s): Rittenhouse, David Rittenhouse
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dawn horse n earliest horse; extinct primitive dog-sized four-toed Eocene animal Synonym(s): eohippus, dawn horse
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de-emphasise v reduce the emphasis [syn: de-emphasize, de-emphasise, destress]
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de-energise v deprive of energy Synonym(s): de-energize, de-energise [ant: arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate]
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de-iodinase n an enzyme that removes the iodine radical
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DEAE cellulose n used for chromatography [syn: {diethylaminoethyl cellulose}, DEAE cellulose]
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death house n the cellblock in a prison where those condemned to death await execution Synonym(s): death house, death row
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debase v corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals" Synonym(s): corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect lower in value by increasing the base-metal content Synonym(s): debase, alloy corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; "adulterate liquor" Synonym(s): load, adulterate, stretch, dilute, debase
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decarbonise v remove carbon from (an engine) [syn: decarbonize, decarbonise, decarburize, decarburise, decoke]
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decarboxylase n any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group
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decarburise v remove carbon from (an engine) [syn: decarbonize, decarbonise, decarburize, decarburise, decoke]
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decease n the event of dying or departure from life; "her death came as a terrible shock"; "upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren" Synonym(s): death, decease, expiry Antonym(s): birth, nascence, nascency, nativity v pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "The children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully"; "The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102" Synonym(s): die, decease, perish, go, exit, pass away, expire, pass, kick the bucket, cash in one's chips, buy the farm, conk, give-up the ghost, drop dead, pop off, choke, croak, snuff it Antonym(s): be born
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decentralise v make less central; "After the revolution, food distribution was decentralized" Synonym(s): decentralize, deconcentrate, decentralise Antonym(s): centralise, centralize, concentrate
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decimalise v change from fractions to decimals; "Stock prices will be decimalized in the year 2000" Synonym(s): decimalize, decimalise change to the decimal system; "The country decimalized the currency in 1975" Synonym(s): decimalize, decimalise
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deck-house n a superstructure on the upper deck of a ship
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decolonise v grant independence to (a former colony); "West Africa was decolonized in the early 1960's" Synonym(s): decolonize, decolonise Antonym(s): colonise, colonize
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decolorise v remove color from; "The sun bleached the red shirt" [syn: bleach, bleach out, decolor, decolour, decolorize, decolourize, decolorise, decolourise, discolorize, discolourise, discolorise]
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decolourise v remove color from; "The sun bleached the red shirt" [syn: bleach, bleach out, decolor, decolour, decolorize, decolourize, decolorise, decolourise, discolorize, discolourise, discolorise]
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decompose v separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts Synonym(s): decompose, break up, break down lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process" Synonym(s): disintegrate, decay, decompose break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat" Synonym(s): decompose, rot, molder, moulder
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decrease n a change downward; "there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp drop-off in sales" Synonym(s): decrease, lessening, drop-off Antonym(s): increase a process of becoming smaller or shorter Synonym(s): decrease, decrement Antonym(s): growth, increase, increment the amount by which something decreases Synonym(s): decrease, decrement Antonym(s): increase, increment the act of decreasing or reducing something Synonym(s): decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down Antonym(s): increase, step-up v decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper" Synonym(s): decrease, diminish, lessen, fall Antonym(s): increase make smaller; "He decreased his staff" Synonym(s): decrease, lessen, minify Antonym(s): increase
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decriminalise v make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized" [syn: legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimatise] Antonym(s): criminalise, criminalize, illegalise, illegalize, outlaw
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deer mouse n brownish New World mouse; most widely distributed member of the genus Synonym(s): deer mouse, Peromyscus maniculatus
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defeminise v remove the ovaries of (female mammals such as cats) [syn: defeminize, defeminise]
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defense n (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program" Synonym(s): defense, defence, defensive measure protection from harm; "sanitation is the best defense against disease" Synonym(s): defense, defence (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense" Synonym(s): defense, defence, defending team Antonym(s): offence, offense the justification for some act or belief; "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory" Synonym(s): defense, defence, vindication (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires Synonym(s): defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947 Synonym(s): Department of Defense, Defense Department, United States Department of Defense, Defense, DoD the defendant and his legal advisors collectively; "the defense called for a mistrial" Synonym(s): defense, defence, defense team, defense lawyers Antonym(s): prosecution the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions; "his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"; "in defense he said the other man started it" Synonym(s): refutation, defense, defence an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack; "he joined the defense against invasion" Synonym(s): defense, defence, defense force, defence force a structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses" Synonym(s): defensive structure, defense, defence a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him; "he gave evidence for the defense" Synonym(s): defense, defence, denial, demurrer Antonym(s): criminal prosecution, prosecution the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury; "a good boxer needs a good defense"; "defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem" Synonym(s): defense, defence
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deficiency disease n any disease caused by a lack of an essential nutrient (as a vitamin or mineral)
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defuse v remove the triggering device from Antonym(s): fuse
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degenerative joint disease n chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age Synonym(s): osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease
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deglycerolise v remove from glycerol [syn: deglycerolize, deglycerolise] Antonym(s): glycerolise, glycerolize
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degrease v remove grease or oil from (a pan)
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dehumanise v deprive of human qualities; "Life in poverty has dehumanized them" Synonym(s): dehumanize, dehumanise Antonym(s): humanise, humanize make mechanical or routine Synonym(s): dehumanize, dehumanise
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deliberate defense n a defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems Synonym(s): deliberate defense, deliberate defence
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delouse v free of lice; "They deloused the prisoners after they liberated the camps"
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demagnetise v erase (a magnetic storage device) [syn: demagnetize, demagnetise] make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of); "demagnetize the iron shavings"; "they degaussed the ship" Synonym(s): demagnetize, demagnetise, degauss Antonym(s): magnetise, magnetize
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demasculinise v remove the testicles of a male animal [syn: emasculate, castrate, demasculinize, demasculinise]
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dematerialise v become immaterial; disappear [syn: dematerialize, dematerialise] Antonym(s): happen, materialise, materialize
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demilitarise v do away with the military organization and potential of Synonym(s): demilitarize, demilitarise Antonym(s): militarise, militarize remove offensive capability from Synonym(s): disarm, demilitarize, demilitarise Antonym(s): arm, build up, fortify, gird
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demineralise v remove the minerals or salts from; "demineralize water" Synonym(s): demineralize, demineralise
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demise n the time when something ends; "it was the death of all his plans"; "a dying of old hopes" Synonym(s): death, dying, demise Antonym(s): birth v transfer by a lease or by a will
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demitasse n small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream Synonym(s): cafe noir, demitasse small coffee cup; for serving black coffee
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demobilise v release from military service or remove from the active list of military service Synonym(s): demobilize, inactivate, demobilise Antonym(s): call up, mobilise, mobilize, rally retire from military service Synonym(s): demobilize, demobilise, demob Antonym(s): mobilise, mobilize
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democratise v become (more) democratic; of nations [syn: democratize, democratise] introduce democratic reforms; of nations Synonym(s): democratize, democratise
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demonetise v deprive of value for payment; "demonetize a coin" [syn: demonetize, demonetise]
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demonise v make into a demon; "Power had demonized him" [syn: demonize, demonise]
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demoralise v corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals" Synonym(s): corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her" Synonym(s): depress, deject, cast down, get down, dismay, dispirit, demoralize, demoralise Antonym(s): elate, intoxicate, lift up, pick up, uplift
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demythologise v remove the mythical element from (writings); "the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value" Synonym(s): demythologize, demythologise Antonym(s): mythicise, mythicize, mythologise, mythologize
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denationalise v put under private control or ownership; "The steel industry was denationalized" Synonym(s): denationalize, denationalise Antonym(s): nationalise, nationalize
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denaturalise v make less natural or unnatural [syn: denaturalize, denaturalise] Antonym(s): naturalise, naturalize strip of the rights and duties of citizenship; "The former Nazi was denaturalized" Synonym(s): denaturalize, denaturalise Antonym(s): naturalise, naturalize
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dense adj permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter; "dense smoke"; "heavy fog"; "impenetrable gloom" Synonym(s): dense, heavy, impenetrable hard to pass through because of dense growth; "dense vegetation"; "thick woods" Synonym(s): dense, thick having high relative density or specific gravity; "dense as lead" slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; "so dense he never understands anything I say to him"; "never met anyone quite so dim"; "although dull at classical learning, at mathematics he was uncommonly quick"- Thackeray; "dumb officials make some really dumb decisions"; "he was either normally stupid or being deliberately obtuse"; "worked with the slow students" Synonym(s): dense, dim, dull, dumb, obtuse, slow
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deodorise v eliminate the odor from; "This stick will deodorize your armpits" Synonym(s): deodorize, deodorise, deodourise Antonym(s): odorize, odourise, scent
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deodourise v eliminate the odor from; "This stick will deodorize your armpits" Synonym(s): deodorize, deodorise, deodourise Antonym(s): odorize, odourise, scent
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deoxidise v to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons Synonym(s): deoxidize, deoxidise, reduce Antonym(s): oxidate, oxidise, oxidize
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deoxyribose n a sugar that is a constituent of nucleic acids
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Department of Defense n the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947 Synonym(s): Department of Defense, Defense Department, United States Department of Defense, Defense, DoD
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dependent clause n a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb Synonym(s): subordinate clause, dependent clause
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depersonalise v make impersonal or present as an object; "Will computers depersonalize human interactions?"; "Pornography objectifies women" Synonym(s): depersonalize, depersonalise, objectify Antonym(s): individualise, individualize, personalise, personalize
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depolarise v eliminate the polarization of [syn: depolarize, depolarise]
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depose v force to leave (an office) Synonym(s): depose, force out make a deposition; declare under oath Synonym(s): swear, depose, depone
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depressurise v decrease the pressure of; "depressurize the cabin in the air plane" Synonym(s): depressurize, depressurise, decompress Antonym(s): pressurise, pressurize
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deputise v act as a substitute; "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold" Synonym(s): substitute, deputize, deputise, step in appoint as a substitute Synonym(s): depute, deputize, deputise
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derecognise v cause to be no longer approved or accepted; "Carter derecognized Taiwan in 1979 after the U.S. recognized the People's Republic of China" Synonym(s): decertify, derecognize, derecognise Antonym(s): certify, licence, license
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desalinise v remove salt from; "desalinate water" [syn: desalinate, desalt, desalinize, desalinise] Antonym(s): salinate
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descriptive clause n a subordinate clause that does not limit or restrict the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies Synonym(s): nonrestrictive clause, descriptive clause
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desensitise v cause not to be sensitive; "The war desensitized many soldiers"; "The photographic plate was desensitized" Synonym(s): desensitize, desensitise Antonym(s): sensitise, sensitize make insensitive; "His military training desensitized him" Synonym(s): desensitize, desensitise Antonym(s): sensibilise, sensibilize, sensify, sensitise, sensitize
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desert rose n South African shrub having a swollen succulent stem and bearing showy pink and white flowers after the leaves fall; popular as an ornamental in tropics Synonym(s): impala lily, mock azalia, desert rose, kudu lily, Adenium obesum, Adenium multiflorum
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desert tortoise n burrowing tortoise of the arid western United States and northern Mexico; may be reclassified as a member of genus Xerobates Synonym(s): desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii
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desexualise v direct one's libidinous urges into another direction [syn: desexualize, desexualise] make infertile; "in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized" Synonym(s): sterilize, sterilise, desex, unsex, desexualize, desexualise, fix
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despise v look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately" Synonym(s): contemn, despise, scorn, disdain
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destabilise v become unstable; "The economy destabilized rapidly" [syn: destabilize, destabilise] Antonym(s): stabilise, stabilize make unstable; "Terrorism destabilized the government" Synonym(s): destabilize, destabilise Antonym(s): stabilise, stabilize
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destalinise v counteract the effects and policies of Stalinism; "Russia was slowly destalinized in the late 1950's" Synonym(s): destalinize, destalinise Antonym(s): stalinise, stalinize
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desynchronise v cause to become desynchronized; cause to occur at unrelated times Synonym(s): desynchronize, desynchronise Antonym(s): sync, synchronise, synchronize
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detached house n a house that stands alone [syn: detached house, {single dwelling}]
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detention house n an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court) Synonym(s): detention home, detention house, house of detention, detention camp
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detonating fuse n a fuse containing an explosive
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detransitivise v intransitivize; "removing the object will intransitivize the verbs" Synonym(s): detransitivize, detransitivise, intransitivize, intransitivise Antonym(s): transitivise, transitivize
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detribalise v cause members of a tribe to lose their cultural identity Synonym(s): detribalize, detribalise
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devilise v turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war" Synonym(s): devilize, devilise, diabolize, diabolise
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devise n a will disposing of real property (law) a gift of real property by will v come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light" Synonym(s): invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office" Synonym(s): organize, organise, prepare, devise, get up, machinate give by will, especially real property
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devitalise v sap of life or energy; "The recession devitalized the economy" Synonym(s): devitalize, devitalise Antonym(s): vitalise, vitalize
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dextroglucose n an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits Synonym(s): dextrose, dextroglucose, grape sugar
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dextrorse adj spiraling upward from left to right; "dextrorse vines" Synonym(s): dextrorse, dextrorsal
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dextrose n an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits Synonym(s): dextrose, dextroglucose, grape sugar
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diabolise v turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war" Synonym(s): devilize, devilise, diabolize, diabolise
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diagnose v determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis Synonym(s): diagnose, name subject to a medical analysis
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diagonalise v transform a matrix to a diagonal matrix [syn: diagonalize, diagonalise]
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dialyse v separate by dialysis Synonym(s): dialyse, dialyze
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dichotomise v divide into two opposing groups or kinds [syn: dichotomize, dichotomise]
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diethylaminoethyl cellulose n used for chromatography [syn: {diethylaminoethyl cellulose}, DEAE cellulose]
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diffuse adj spread out; not concentrated in one place; "a large diffuse organization" (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected Synonym(s): soft, diffuse, diffused Antonym(s): concentrated, hard lacking conciseness; "a diffuse historical novel" v move outward; "The soldiers fanned out" [syn: diffuse, spread, spread out, fan out] spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks" Synonym(s): permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news" Synonym(s): circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, spread, diffuse, disperse, pass around
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digitalise v put into digital form, as for use in a computer; "he bought a device to digitize the data" Synonym(s): digitize, digitise, digitalize, digitalise
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digitise v put into digital form, as for use in a computer; "he bought a device to digitize the data" Synonym(s): digitize, digitise, digitalize, digitalise
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diocese n the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop [syn: diocese, bishopric, episcopate]
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diphthongise v change from a simple vowel to a diphthong; "This vowel diphthongized in Germanic" Synonym(s): diphthongize, diphthongise
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direct discourse n a report of the exact words used in a discourse (e.g., "he said `I am a fool'") Synonym(s): direct discourse, direct quotation Antonym(s): indirect discourse
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disabuse v free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
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disaccharidase n an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides
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disburse v expend, as from a fund Synonym(s): disburse, pay out
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discase v get undressed; "please don't undress in front of everybody!"; "She strips in front of strangers every night for a living" Synonym(s): undress, discase, uncase, unclothe, strip, strip down, disrobe, peel Antonym(s): apparel, clothe, dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, get dressed, habilitate, raiment, tog
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disclose v make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; "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" Synonym(s): unwrap, disclose, let on, bring out, reveal, discover, expose, divulge, break, give away, let out disclose to view as by removing a cover; "The curtain rose to disclose a stunning set" Synonym(s): disclose, expose
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discolorise v remove color from; "The sun bleached the red shirt" [syn: bleach, bleach out, decolor, decolour, decolorize, decolourize, decolorise, decolourise, discolorize, discolourise, discolorise]
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discolourise v remove color from; "The sun bleached the red shirt" [syn: bleach, bleach out, decolor, decolour, decolorize, decolourize, decolorise, decolourise, discolorize, discolourise, discolorise]
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discompose v cause to lose one's composure [syn: upset, discompose, untune, disconcert, discomfit]
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discount house n a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price [syn: discount house, discount store, discounter, wholesale house]
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discourse n extended verbal expression in speech or writing an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) Synonym(s): sermon, discourse, preaching an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased" Synonym(s): discussion, treatment, discourse v to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'" Synonym(s): discourse, talk about, discuss carry on a conversation Synonym(s): converse, discourse talk at length and formally about a topic; "The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England" Synonym(s): hold forth, discourse, dissertate
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disease n an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
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disenfranchise v deprive of voting rights [syn: disenfranchise, disfranchise] Antonym(s): enfranchise
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disfranchise v deprive of voting rights [syn: disenfranchise, disfranchise] Antonym(s): enfranchise
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disguise n an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories" Synonym(s): disguise, camouflage any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; "he is a master of disguise" Synonym(s): disguise, camouflage v make unrecognizable; "The herb masks the garlic taste"; "We disguised our faces before robbing the bank" Synonym(s): disguise, mask
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disorganise v remove the organization from [syn: disorganize, disorganise] Antonym(s): organise, organize
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dispatch case n case consisting of an oblong container (usually having a lock) for carrying dispatches or other valuables Synonym(s): dispatch case, dispatch box
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dispense v administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks" Synonym(s): distribute, administer, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out grant a dispensation; grant an exemption; "I was dispensed from this terrible task" give or apply (medications) Synonym(s): administer, dispense
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disperse v distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon" Synonym(s): scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds" Synonym(s): disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles" Synonym(s): break up, disperse, scatter move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"; Synonym(s): disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out separate (light) into spectral rays; "the prosm disperses light" cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news" Synonym(s): circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, spread, diffuse, disperse, pass around
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dispersed phase n (of colloids) a substance in the colloidal state [syn: dispersed phase, dispersed particles]
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dispersing phase n (of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed Synonym(s): dispersing phase, dispersion medium, dispersing medium
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display case n a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home Synonym(s): case, display case, showcase, vitrine
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displease v give displeasure to Antonym(s): delight, please
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dispose v give, sell, or transfer to another; "She disposed of her parents' possessions" throw or cast away; "Put away your worries" Synonym(s): discard, fling, toss, toss out, toss away, chuck out, cast aside, dispose, throw out, cast out, throw away, cast away, put away make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief; "Their language inclines us to believe them" Synonym(s): dispose, incline Antonym(s): disincline, indispose place or put in a particular order; "the dots are unevenly disposed" make fit or prepared; "Your education qualifies you for this job" Synonym(s): qualify, dispose Antonym(s): disqualify, indispose, unfit
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dispraise n the act of speaking contemptuously of [syn: disparagement, dispraise]
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disuse n the state of something that has been unused and neglected; "the house was in a terrible state of neglect" Synonym(s): neglect, disuse
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diverse adj many and different; "tourist offices of divers nationalities"; "a person of diverse talents" Synonym(s): divers(a), diverse distinctly dissimilar or unlike; "celebrities as diverse as Bob Hope and Bob Dylan"; "animals as various as the jaguar and the cavy and the sloth" Synonym(s): diverse, various
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DNA polymerase n the enzyme responsible for DNA replication
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Dodecanese n a group of islands in the southeast Aegean Sea [syn: Dodecanese, Dhodhekanisos]
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dog house n outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog [syn: kennel, doghouse, dog house]
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dog rose n prickly wild rose with delicate pink or white scentless flowers; native to Europe Synonym(s): dog rose, Rosa canina
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doggerel verse n a comic verse of irregular measure; "he had heard some silly doggerel that kept running through his mind" Synonym(s): doggerel, doggerel verse, jingle
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doghouse n outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog [syn: kennel, doghouse, dog house] an idiomatic term for being in disfavor; "in the doghouse"
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dogmatise v state as a dogma Synonym(s): dogmatize, dogmatise speak dogmatically Synonym(s): dogmatize, dogmatise
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doll's house n a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything Synonym(s): dollhouse, doll's house a small model of a house used as a toy by children Synonym(s): dollhouse, doll's house
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dollhouse n a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything Synonym(s): dollhouse, doll's house a small model of a house used as a toy by children Synonym(s): dollhouse, doll's house
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domesticise v overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable; "He tames lions for the circus"; "reclaim falcons" Synonym(s): domesticate, domesticize, domesticise, reclaim, tame
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doorcase n the frame that supports a door [syn: doorframe, doorcase]
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dormouse n small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather
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dose n a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time [syn: dose, dosage] the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time Synonym(s): dose, dosage a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact Synonym(s): venereal disease, VD, venereal infection, social disease, Cupid's itch, Cupid's disease, Venus's curse, dose, sexually transmitted disease, STD street name for lysergic acid diethylamide Synonym(s): acid, back breaker, battery-acid, dose, dot, Elvis, loony toons, Lucy in the sky with diamonds, pane, superman, window pane, Zen v treat with an agent; add (an agent) to; "The ray dosed the paint" administer a drug to; "They drugged the kidnapped tourist" Synonym(s): drug, dose
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dosshouse n a cheap lodging house Synonym(s): flophouse, dosshouse
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double reverse n (American football) a running play in which a first reverse is followed by a second reverse
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douse v put out, as of a candle or a light; "Douse the lights" Synonym(s): douse, put out wet thoroughly Synonym(s): douse, dowse dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool" Synonym(s): dip, douse, duck immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"; "dip the brush into the paint" Synonym(s): dunk, dip, souse, plunge, douse lower quickly; "douse a sail" slacken; "douse a rope" Synonym(s): douse, dowse cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face" Synonym(s): drench, douse, dowse, soak, sop, souse
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dowse n searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod Synonym(s): dowse, dowsing, rhabdomancy v wet thoroughly Synonym(s): douse, dowse use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal slacken; "douse a rope" Synonym(s): douse, dowse cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face" Synonym(s): drench, douse, dowse, soak, sop, souse
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draft horse n horse adapted for drawing heavy loads [syn: draft horse, draught horse, dray horse]
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dramatise v put into dramatic form; "adopt a book for a screenplay" Synonym(s): dramatize, dramatise, adopt represent something in a dramatic manner; "These events dramatize the lack of social responsibility among today's youth" Synonym(s): dramatize, dramatise add details to Synonym(s): embroider, pad, lard, embellish, aggrandize, aggrandise, blow up, dramatize, dramatise
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draught horse n horse adapted for drawing heavy loads [syn: draft horse, draught horse, dray horse]
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draw close v move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags" Synonym(s): cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer" Synonym(s): approach, near, come on, go up, draw near, draw close, come near pull towards oneself; "He drew the crying child close"
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dray horse n horse adapted for drawing heavy loads [syn: draft horse, draught horse, dray horse]
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drayhorse n draft horse kept for pulling carts [syn: carthorse, {cart horse}, drayhorse]
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dressing case n a small piece of luggage for carrying brushes and bottles and toilet articles while traveling
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driver's license n a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle Synonym(s): driver's license, driver's licence, driving license, driving licence
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driving license n a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle Synonym(s): driver's license, driver's licence, driving license, driving licence
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drowse n a light fitful sleep Synonym(s): doze, drowse v sleep lightly or for a short period of time [syn: snooze, drowse, doze] be on the verge of sleeping; "The students were drowsing in the 8 AM class"
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drug abuse n excessive use of drugs [syn: substance abuse, {drug abuse}, habit]
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drug of abuse n a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction Synonym(s): drug of abuse, street drug
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Druse n an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God; "a Druze is permitted to conform outwardly to the faith of the unbelievers among whom he lives" Synonym(s): Druze, Druse
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dry nurse n a nurse who cares for but does not suckle an infant
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dry-nurse v take care of an infant without breastfeeding it
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dulse n coarse edible red seaweed [syn: dulse, {Rhodymenia palmata}]
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duplex house n a house with two units sharing a common wall [syn: {duplex house}, duplex, semidetached house]
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Duse n Italian actress best known for her performances in tragic roles (1858-1924) Synonym(s): Duse, Eleonora Duse
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Dutch elm disease n disease of elms caused by a fungus
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dwelling house n housing that someone is living in; "he built a modest dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless" Synonym(s): dwelling, home, domicile, abode, habitation, dwelling house
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dynamise v make more dynamic; "She was dynamized by her desire to go to grad school" Synonym(s): dynamize, dynamise make (a drug) effective; "dynamized medicine" Synonym(s): dynamize, dynamise
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ease n freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transportation"; "the very easiness of the deed held her back" Synonym(s): ease, easiness, simplicity, simpleness Antonym(s): difficultness, difficulty a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world" Synonym(s): ease, comfort the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease" Synonym(s): relief, ease freedom from constraint or embarrassment; "I am never at ease with strangers" Synonym(s): ease, informality freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool" Synonym(s): rest, ease, repose, relaxation v move gently or carefully; "He eased himself into the chair" lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs" Synonym(s): comfort, ease make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge" Synonym(s): facilitate, ease, alleviate lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears" Synonym(s): still, allay, relieve, ease
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eating house n a building where people go to eat [syn: restaurant, eating house, eating place, eatery]
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ebonise v stain black to make it look like ebony [syn: ebonize, ebonise]
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eclipse n one celestial body obscures another [syn: eclipse, occultation] v be greater in significance than; "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness" Synonym(s): overshadow, dominate, eclipse cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention; "The Sun eclipses the moon today"; "Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies" Synonym(s): eclipse, occult
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economise v spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now" Synonym(s): save, economize, economise use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit" Synonym(s): conserve, husband, economize, economise Antonym(s): blow, squander, waste
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ecrevisse n tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly [syn: crayfish, crawfish, crawdad, ecrevisse] small crayfish of Europe and Asia and western North America Synonym(s): Old World crayfish, ecrevisse
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Edgar Varese n United States composer (born in France) whose music combines dissonance with complex rhythms and the use of electronic techniques (1883-1965) Synonym(s): Varese, Edgar Varese
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edgewise adv with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge; "he sawed the board edgeways"; "held it edgewise" Synonym(s): edgeways, edgewise as if by an edge; barely; "I could not get a word in edgewise" Synonym(s): edgewise, edgeways
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editorialise v insert personal opinions into an objective statement [syn: editorialize, editorialise]
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effeminise v to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to; "This hairdo feminizes the man" Synonym(s): feminize, feminise, effeminize, effeminise, womanize
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effuse v pour out; "effused brine" Synonym(s): effuse, pour out flow or spill forth Synonym(s): flow out, effuse give out or emit (also metaphorically); "The room effuses happiness"
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elapse v pass by; "three years elapsed" [syn: elapse, lapse, pass, slip by, glide by, slip away, go by, slide by, go along]
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elastase n a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin
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elbow grease n use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion" Synonym(s): effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat
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elective course n a course that the student can select from among alternatives Synonym(s): elective course, elective
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electrical fuse n an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded Synonym(s): fuse, electrical fuse, safety fuse
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electrical skin response n a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body Synonym(s): galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon
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electrodermal response n a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body Synonym(s): galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon
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electronic database n (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers Synonym(s): electronic database, on-line database, computer database, electronic information service
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elegise v compose an elegy Synonym(s): elegize, elegise
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Eleonora Duse n Italian actress best known for her performances in tragic roles (1858-1924) Synonym(s): Duse, Eleonora Duse
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ellipse n a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it; "the sums of the distances from the foci to any point on an ellipse is constant" Synonym(s): ellipse, oval
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eminence grise n (French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position; "the President's wife is an eminence grise in matters of education"
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empathise v be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!" Synonym(s): sympathize, sympathise, empathize, empathise, understand
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emphasise v give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words" Synonym(s): underscore, underline, emphasize, emphasise to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet" Synonym(s): stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate
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employee-owned enterprise n a commercial enterprise owned by the people who work for it Synonym(s): employee-owned enterprise, employee-owned business
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en masse adv all together; "the students turned out en masse" [syn: en masse, en bloc, as a group]
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enabling clause n a provision in a law that confers on appropriate officials the power to implement or enforce the law Synonym(s): enabling act, enabling clause
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encase v enclose in, or as if in, a case; "my feet were encased in mud" Synonym(s): encase, incase, case
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enclose v enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house" Synonym(s): envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose close in; darkness enclosed him" Synonym(s): enclose, hold in, confine surround completely; "Darkness enclosed him"; "They closed in the porch with a fence" Synonym(s): enclose, close in, inclose, shut in introduce; "Insert your ticket here" Synonym(s): insert, enclose, inclose, stick in, put in, introduce
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endemic disease n a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location Synonym(s): endemic, endemic disease
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endonuclease n a nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes
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endorse v be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960" Synonym(s): back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project" Synonym(s): second, back, endorse, indorse guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat" Synonym(s): certify, endorse, indorse sign as evidence of legal transfer; "endorse cheques" Synonym(s): endorse, indorse
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endwise adv on end or upright; "sticks leaning against the wall endways" Synonym(s): endways, endwise in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise; "endways pressure" Synonym(s): endways, endwise with the end forward or toward the observer; "houses built endways" Synonym(s): endways, endwise, end on
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energise v raise to a higher energy level; "excite the atoms" [syn: excite, energize, energise] cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate" Synonym(s): stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up Antonym(s): calm, de-energise, de-energize, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
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enfranchise v grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude; "Slaves were enfranchised in the mid-19th century" Synonym(s): affranchise, enfranchise grant voting rights Antonym(s): disenfranchise, disfranchise
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English primrose n plant of western and southern Europe widely cultivated for its pale yellow flowers Synonym(s): English primrose, Primula vulgaris
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enterokinase n enzyme in the intestinal juice that converts inactive trypsinogen into active trypsin
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enterprise n a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise" Synonym(s): enterprise, endeavor, endeavour an organization created for business ventures; "a growing enterprise must have a bold leader" readiness to embark on bold new ventures Synonym(s): enterprise, enterprisingness, initiative, go-ahead
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enthuse v cause to feel enthusiasm utter with enthusiasm
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epidemic disease n any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people
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Epidendrum tampense n orchid of Florida and the Bahamas having showy brightly colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Epidendrum Synonym(s): butterfly orchid, Encyclia tampensis, Epidendrum tampense
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epitomise v embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; "The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition" Synonym(s): typify, epitomize, epitomise
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equalise v compensate; make the score equal [syn: equalize, equalise, get even] make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors" Synonym(s): equal, match, equalize, equalise, equate
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equilibrise v bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights" Synonym(s): balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise Antonym(s): unbalance
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equipoise n equality of distribution [syn: balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance]
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Equisetum arvense n of Eurasia and Greenland and North America [syn: {common horsetail}, field horsetail, Equisetum arvense]
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erase v remove from memory or existence; "The Turks erased the Armenians in 1915" Synonym(s): erase, wipe out remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; "Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!" Synonym(s): erase, rub out, score out, efface, wipe off wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information; "Who erased the files form my hard disk?" Synonym(s): erase, delete Antonym(s): record, tape
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erose adj having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed Synonym(s): erose, jagged, jaggy, notched, toothed
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Erse n any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland Synonym(s): Gaelic, Goidelic, Erse
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Erythroxylon truxiuense n a South American shrub whose leaves are a source of cocaine
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escalator clause n a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) Synonym(s): escalator clause, escalator
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ESE n the compass point midway between east and southeast [syn: east southeast, ESE]
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espouse v choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "She followed the feminist movement"; "The candidate espouses Republican ideals" Synonym(s): adopt, follow, espouse take in marriage Synonym(s): marry, get married, wed, conjoin, hook up with, get hitched with, espouse take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith" Synonym(s): espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up
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eternalise v make famous forever; "This melody immortalized its composer" Synonym(s): immortalize, immortalise, eternize, eternise, eternalize, eternalise
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eternise v make famous forever; "This melody immortalized its composer" Synonym(s): immortalize, immortalise, eternize, eternise, eternalize, eternalise
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etherialise v make ethereal Synonym(s): etherealize, etherialise
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etherise v anesthetize with ether Synonym(s): etherize, etherise
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etymologise v give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word); "The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly"; "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing" Synonym(s): etymologize, etymologise construct the history of words Synonym(s): etymologize, etymologise
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eulogise v praise formally and eloquently; "The dead woman was eulogized at the funeral" Synonym(s): eulogize, eulogise
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euphemise v refer to something with a euphemism [syn: euphemize, euphemise]
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European black grouse n large northern European grouse that is black with a lyre- shaped tail Synonym(s): European black grouse, heathfowl, Lyrurus tetrix
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European tortoise n small land tortoise of southern Europe [syn: {European tortoise}, Testudo graeca]
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European wood mouse n nocturnal yellowish-brown mouse inhabiting woods and fields and gardens Synonym(s): European wood mouse, Apodemus sylvaticus
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Europeanise v denationalize and subject (a territory) to the supervision of an agency of a European community of nations Synonym(s): Europeanize, Europeanise make (continental) European in customs, character, or ideas Synonym(s): Europeanize, Europeanise
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evangelise v preach the gospel (to) Synonym(s): evangelize, evangelise convert to Christianity; "The missionaries evangelized the Pacific Islanders" Synonym(s): evangelize, evangelise
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evening primrose n any of several plants of the family Onagraceae
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ex-spouse n a person who was formerly a spouse
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excise n a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate) Synonym(s): excise, excise tax v remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line; "Please strike this remark from the record"; "scratch that remark" Synonym(s): strike, scratch, expunge, excise levy an excise tax on remove by cutting; "The surgeon excised the tumor"
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excuse n a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable" Synonym(s): excuse, alibi, exculpation, self-justification a note explaining an absence; "he had to get his mother to write an excuse for him" a poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile" Synonym(s): apology, excuse v accept an excuse for; "Please excuse my dirty hands" [syn: excuse, pardon] grant exemption or release to; "Please excuse me from this class" Synonym(s): excuse, relieve, let off, exempt serve as a reason or cause or justification of; "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"; "Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again" Synonym(s): excuse, explain defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success" Synonym(s): apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise ask for permission to be released from an engagement Synonym(s): excuse, beg off excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with; "excuse someone's behavior"; "She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities" Synonym(s): excuse, condone
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exercise n the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit" Synonym(s): exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers" Synonym(s): use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect" Synonym(s): exercise, practice, drill, practice session, recitation a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook" Synonym(s): exercise, example (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises" v put to use; "exert one's power or influence" [syn: exert, exercise] carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law" Synonym(s): practice, practise, exercise, do give a workout to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind" Synonym(s): exercise, work, work out do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day" Synonym(s): exercise, work out learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales" Synonym(s): drill, exercise, practice, practise
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exonuclease n a nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid
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exorcise v expel through adjuration or prayers; "exorcise evil spirits" Synonym(s): exorcise, exorcize
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expanse n a wide scope; "the sweep of the plains" [syn: sweep, expanse] the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area" Synonym(s): area, expanse, surface area a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky
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expense n amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) Synonym(s): expense, disbursal, disbursement a detriment or sacrifice; "at the expense of" money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer; "he kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting" v reduce the estimated value of something; "For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer" Synonym(s): expense, write off, write down
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expertise n skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge Synonym(s): expertness, expertise
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expose n the exposure of an impostor or a fraud; "he published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government" Synonym(s): expose, unmasking v expose or make accessible to some action or influence; "Expose your students to art"; "expose the blanket to sunshine" make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; "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" Synonym(s): unwrap, disclose, let on, bring out, reveal, discover, expose, divulge, break, give away, let out to show, make visible or apparent; "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month"; "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship" Synonym(s): expose, exhibit, display remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body; "uncover your belly"; "The man exposed himself in the subway" Synonym(s): uncover, expose Antonym(s): cover disclose to view as by removing a cover; "The curtain rose to disclose a stunning set" Synonym(s): disclose, expose put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position Synonym(s): queer, expose, scupper, endanger, peril expose to light, of photographic film expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas; "The physicist debunked the psychic's claims" Synonym(s): debunk, expose abandon by leaving out in the open air; "The infant was exposed by the teenage mother"; "After Christmas, many pets get abandoned"
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extemporise v perform without preparation; "he extemporized a speech at the wedding" Synonym(s): improvise, improvize, ad-lib, extemporize, extemporise
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extension course n a course offered as part of an extension service
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exteriorise v make external or objective, or give reality to; "language externalizes our thoughts" Synonym(s): exteriorize, exteriorise, externalize, externalise, objectify
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externalise v regard as objective [syn: project, externalize, externalise] make external or objective, or give reality to; "language externalizes our thoughts" Synonym(s): exteriorize, exteriorise, externalize, externalise, objectify
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eye disease n any disease of the eye
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factor analyse v to perform a factor analysis of correlational data [syn: factor analyse, factor analyze]
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factorise v resolve (a polynomial) into factors [syn: factorize, factorise]
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Faeroese n a Scandinavian language (closely related to Icelandic) that is spoken on the Faroe Islands Synonym(s): Faroese, Faeroese
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fair use n the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties
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false adv in a disloyal and faithless manner; "he behaved treacherously"; "his wife played him false" Synonym(s): faithlessly, traitorously, treacherously, treasonably, false adj not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality; "gave false testimony under oath"; "false tales of bravery" Antonym(s): true arising from error; "a false assumption"; "a mistaken view of the situation" Synonym(s): false, mistaken erroneous and usually accidental; "a false start"; "a false alarm" deliberately deceptive; "false pretenses" inappropriate to reality or facts; "delusive faith in a wonder drug"; "delusive expectations"; "false hopes" Synonym(s): delusive, false not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article; "it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"; "faux pearls"; "false teeth"; "decorated with imitation palm leaves"; "a purse of simulated alligator hide" Synonym(s): fake, false, faux, imitation, simulated designed to deceive; "a suitcase with a false bottom" inaccurate in pitch; "a false (or sour) note"; "her singing was off key" Synonym(s): false, off-key, sour adopted in order to deceive; "an assumed name"; "an assumed cheerfulness"; "a fictitious address"; "fictive sympathy"; "a pretended interest"; "a put-on childish voice"; "sham modesty" Synonym(s): assumed, false, fictitious, fictive, pretended, put on, sham (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful; "a false friend"; "when lovers prove untrue" Synonym(s): false, untrue
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false pretense n (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation Synonym(s): false pretense, false pretence
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familiarise v make familiar or conversant with; "you should acquaint yourself with your new computer"; "We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings" Synonym(s): familiarize, familiarise, acquaint
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fantasise v indulge in fantasies; "he is fantasizing when he says he plans to start his own company" Synonym(s): fantasy, fantasize, fantasise portray in the mind; "he is fantasizing the ideal wife" Synonym(s): fantasize, fantasise
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fare increase n increase in the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
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farm cheese n mild white cheese made from curds of soured skim milk [syn: cottage cheese, pot cheese, farm cheese, farmer's cheese]
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farm horse n a quiet plodding workhorse Synonym(s): farm horse, dobbin
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farmer's cheese n mild white cheese made from curds of soured skim milk [syn: cottage cheese, pot cheese, farm cheese, farmer's cheese]
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farmhouse n house for a farmer and family
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Faroese n a Scandinavian language (closely related to Icelandic) that is spoken on the Faroe Islands Synonym(s): Faroese, Faeroese
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federalise v put under the control and authority of a federal government Synonym(s): federalize, federalise enter into a league for a common purpose; "The republics federated to become the Soviet Union" Synonym(s): federate, federalize, federalise unite on a federal basis or band together as a league; "The country was federated after the civil war" Synonym(s): federate, federalize, federalise
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felo-de-se n a person who kills himself intentionally [syn: suicide, felo-de-se] an act of deliberate self destruction
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female horse n female equine animal Synonym(s): mare, female horse
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feminise v assume (more) feminine characteristics; "feminized language"; "feminized frogs" Synonym(s): feminize, feminise to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to; "This hairdo feminizes the man" Synonym(s): feminize, feminise, effeminize, effeminise, womanize
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femoral pulse n pulse of the femoral artery (felt in the groin)
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fertile phase n the time in the menstrual cycle when fertilization is most likely to be possible (7 days before to 7 days after ovulation) Synonym(s): fertile period, fertile phase
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fertilise v make fertile or productive; "The course fertilized her imagination" Synonym(s): fertilize, fecundate, fertilise provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to; "We should fertilize soil if we want to grow healthy plants" Synonym(s): fertilize, fertilise, feed introduce semen into (a female) Synonym(s): inseminate, fecundate, fertilize, fertilise
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fesse n (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield Synonym(s): fesse, fess
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fibrillose adj covered with fibrils more or less evenly disposed
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fibrinase n in the clotting of blood thrombin catalyzes factor XIII into its active form (fibrinase) which causes fibrin to form a stable clot Synonym(s): fibrinase, factor XIII
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fibrocystic breast disease n the presence of one or more cysts in a breast [syn: fibrocystic breast disease, fibrocystic disease of the breast, cystic breast disease, cystic mastitis]
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fictionalise v make into fiction; "The writer fictionalized the lives of his parents in his latest novel" Synonym(s): fictionalize, fictionalise, retell convert into the form or the style of a novel; "The author novelized the historical event" Synonym(s): novelize, novelise, fictionalize, fictionalise
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field house n a building for indoor sports [syn: field house, {sports arena}] an athletic facility where athletes prepare for sport
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field mouse n any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows Synonym(s): vole, field mouse any nocturnal Old World mouse of the genus Apodemus inhabiting woods and fields and gardens Synonym(s): field mouse, fieldmouse
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fieldmouse n any nocturnal Old World mouse of the genus Apodemus inhabiting woods and fields and gardens Synonym(s): field mouse, fieldmouse
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final cause n (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process
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finalise v make final; put the last touches on; put into final form; "let's finalize the proposal" Synonym(s): finalize, finalise, settle, nail down
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finesse n subtly skillful handling of a situation [syn: delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse]
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fire hose n a large hose that carries water from a fire hydrant to the site of the fire
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firebase n an artillery base to support advancing troops
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firehouse n a station housing fire apparatus and firemen [syn: {fire station}, firehouse]
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firmness of purpose n the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" Synonym(s): resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution Antonym(s): irresoluteness, irresolution
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first base n the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) Synonym(s): first base, first the initial stage in accomplishing something; "we didn't get to first base with that approach"
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first cause n an agent that is the cause of all things but does not itself have a cause; "God is the first cause" Synonym(s): first cause, prime mover, primum mobile
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fish louse n a kind of copepod
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fish mousse n mousse made with fish
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fishing license n a license authorizing the bearer to fish during a specified period of time Synonym(s): fishing license, fishing licence, fishing permit
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flense v strip the blubber or skin from (a whale or seal)
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floccose adj (of plants) having tufts of soft woolly hairs
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flophouse n a cheap lodging house Synonym(s): flophouse, dosshouse
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fluoridise v subject to fluoridation; treat with fluoride; "fluoridized water"; "fluoridize the teeth of children" Synonym(s): fluoridate, fluoridize, fluoridise
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flying mouse n tiny flying phalanger
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focalise v concentrate on a particular place or spot; "The infection has localized in the left eye" Synonym(s): localize, localise, focalize, focalise bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions Synonym(s): concenter, concentre, focalize, focalise, focus become focussed or come into focus; "The light focused" Synonym(s): focus, focalize, focalise Antonym(s): blur, dim, slur put (an image) into focus; "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie" Synonym(s): focus, focalize, focalise, sharpen Antonym(s): blear, blur
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foliose adj bearing numerous leaves [syn: foliaceous, foliose, foliaged]
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fool's paradise n an illusory state of wellbeing
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foot-and-mouth disease n acute contagious disease of cloven-footed animals marked by ulcers in the mouth and around the hoofs Synonym(s): foot-and- mouth disease, hoof-and-mouth disease
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footloose adj free to go or do as one pleases; "Americans have always been a footloose people always moving on"; "a footloose young man eager to see the big city"
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foreclose v keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project" Synonym(s): prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage
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formalise v make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title" Synonym(s): formalize, formalise declare or make legally valid Synonym(s): validate, formalize, formalise Antonym(s): annul, avoid, invalidate, nullify, quash, void
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formularise v express as a formula Synonym(s): formularize, formularise
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fosse n ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water Synonym(s): moat, fosse
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fossilise v convert to a fossil; "The little animals fossilized and are now embedded in the limestone" Synonym(s): fossilize, fossilise become mentally inflexible Synonym(s): fossilize, fossilise
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foster-nurse n a nurse who raises another woman's child as her own
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fragmentise v break or cause to break into pieces; "The plate fragmented" Synonym(s): break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
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fraise n a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century sloping or horizontal rampart of pointed stakes
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framboise n the common European raspberry; fruit red or orange [syn: wild raspberry, European raspberry, framboise, Rubus idaeus]
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franchise n an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area Synonym(s): franchise, dealership a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote) Synonym(s): franchise, enfranchisement v grant a franchise to
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frankincense n an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation Synonym(s): frankincense, olibanum, gum olibanum, thus
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frat house n a house used as a residence by a chapter of a fraternity Synonym(s): chapterhouse, fraternity house, frat house
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fraternise v be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy Synonym(s): fraternize, fraternise
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fraternity house n a house used as a residence by a chapter of a fraternity Synonym(s): chapterhouse, fraternity house, frat house
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free enterprise n an economy that relies chiefly on market forces to allocate goods and resources and to determine prices Synonym(s): market economy, free enterprise, private enterprise, laissez-faire economy Antonym(s): non-market economy
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free house n a public house that is not controlled by a brewery and so is free to sell different brands of beer and ale
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free verse n unrhymed verse without a consistent metrical pattern [syn: free verse, vers libre]
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free-base v use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes Synonym(s): free-base, base
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free-enterprise adj subscribing to capitalistic competition [syn: competitive, free-enterprise(a), private- enterprise(a)]
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frequency response n (electronics) a curve representing the output-to-input ratio of a transducer as a function of frequency
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fructose n a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits [syn: fructose, fruit sugar, levulose, laevulose]
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fruticose adj of or relating to or resembling a shrub [syn: shrubby, fruticose, fruticulose]
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fruticulose adj of or relating to or resembling a shrub [syn: shrubby, fruticose, fruticulose]
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Fukkianese n any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province [syn: Min, Min dialect, Fukien, Fukkianese, Hokkianese, Amoy, Taiwanese]
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full house n a poker hand with 3 of a kind and a pair
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fund raise v raise money for a cause or project; "We are fundraising for AIDS research" Synonym(s): fund-raise, fund raise, fundraise
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fund-raise v raise money for a cause or project; "We are fundraising for AIDS research" Synonym(s): fund-raise, fund raise, fundraise
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fundraise v raise money for a cause or project; "We are fundraising for AIDS research" Synonym(s): fund-raise, fund raise, fundraise
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funny house n pejorative terms for an insane asylum [syn: Bedlam, booby hatch, crazy house, cuckoo's nest, funny farm, funny house, loony bin, madhouse, nut house, nuthouse, sanatorium, snake pit]
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fuse n an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded Synonym(s): fuse, electrical fuse, safety fuse any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant Synonym(s): fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer, priming v mix together different elements; "The colors blend well" Synonym(s): blend, flux, mix, conflate, commingle, immix, fuse, coalesce, meld, combine, merge become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat; "The substances fused at a very high temperature" equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse Antonym(s): defuse make liquid or plastic by heating; "The storm fused the electric mains"
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future perfect tense n a perfective tense used to describe action that will be completed in the future; "`I will have finished' is an example of the future perfect" Synonym(s): future perfect, future perfect tense
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future progressive tense n a progressive tense used to express action that will be on- going in the future; "`I will be running' is an example of the future progressive" Synonym(s): future progressive, future progressive tense
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future tense n a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future Synonym(s): future, future tense
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Gabonese adj of or relating to Gabon or its inhabitants; "Gabonese hills"; "Gabonese writers" n a native or inhabitant of Gabon
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galactose n a simple sugar found in lactose [syn: galactose, {brain sugar}]
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galvanic skin response n a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body Synonym(s): galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon
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galvanise v to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action" Synonym(s): startle, galvanize, galvanise cover with zinc; "galvanize steel" Synonym(s): galvanize, galvanise stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock Synonym(s): galvanize, galvanise
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gambling house n a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business) Synonym(s): gambling house, gambling den, gambling hell, gaming house
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game license n a license authorizing the bearer to kill a certain type of animal during a specified period of time Synonym(s): hunting license, hunting licence, hunting permit, game license
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gaming house n a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business) Synonym(s): gambling house, gambling den, gambling hell, gaming house
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garden hose n a hose used for watering a lawn or garden
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Gaston Lachaise n United States sculptor (born in France) noted for his large nude figures (1882-1935) Synonym(s): Lachaise, Gaston Lachaise
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gatehouse n a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
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Gaucher's disease n a rare chronic disorder of lipid metabolism of genetic origin
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GCSE n the basic level of a subject taken in school [syn: {General Certificate of Secondary Education}, GCSE, O level]
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gear case n the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed Synonym(s): gearbox, gear box, gear case
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gelatinise v become gelatinous or change into a jelly; "the starch gelatinized when it was heated" Synonym(s): gelatinize, gelatinise convert into gelatinous form or jelly; "hot water will gelatinize starch" Synonym(s): gelatinize, gelatinise
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general-purpose adj not limited in use or function [syn: general-purpose, all-purpose]
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generalise v speak or write in generalities [syn: generalize, generalise] Antonym(s): particularise, particularize, specialise, specialize, specify draw from specific cases for more general cases Synonym(s): generalize, generalise, extrapolate, infer cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use; "They popularized coffee in Washington State"; "Relativity Theory was vulgarized by these authors" Synonym(s): popularize, popularise, vulgarize, vulgarise, generalize, generalise become systemic and spread throughout the body; "this kind of infection generalizes throughout the immune system" Synonym(s): generalize, generalise
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genetic disease n a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically [syn: genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, congenital disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder, hereditary disease, hereditary condition]
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genital phase n (psychoanalysis) the fifth sexual and social stage in a person's development occurring during adolescence; interest focuses on sexual activity Synonym(s): genital stage, genital phase
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genitive case n the case expressing ownership [syn: genitive, {genitive case}, possessive, possessive case]
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Genoese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Genoa or its inhabitants; "the Genoese sailor we call Columbus" Synonym(s): Genoese, Genovese n a native or resident of Genoa
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genoise n rich and delicate Italian sponge cake
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Genovese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Genoa or its inhabitants; "the Genoese sailor we call Columbus" Synonym(s): Genoese, Genovese
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George Westinghouse n United States inventor and manufacturer (1846-1914) [syn: Westinghouse, George Westinghouse]
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Geranium pratense n tall perennial cranesbill with paired violet-blue axillary flowers; native to northern parts of Old World and naturalized in North America Synonym(s): meadow cranesbill, Geranium pratense
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get wise v understand, usually after some initial difficulty; "She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on" Synonym(s): catch on, get wise, get onto, tumble, latch on, cotton on, twig, get it
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get worse v deteriorate in health; "he relapsed" [syn: get worse, relapse] Antonym(s): bounce back, get over, get well
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Geum canadense n North American white-flowered avens [syn: bennet, {white avens}, Geum canadense]
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Ghanese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Ghana or its people or language; "Ghanaian cocoa production" Synonym(s): Ghanaian, Ghanese, Ghanian
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ghettoise v put in a ghetto; "The Jews in Eastern Europe were ghettoized" Synonym(s): ghettoize, ghettoise
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giant tortoise n very large tortoises of the Galapagos and Seychelles islands
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gibbose adj (used of the moon) more than half full [syn: gibbous, gibbose]
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gift horse n a gift (usually of inferior quality) that should be accepted uncritically; "it wasn't much, but don't look a gift horse in the mouth"
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give chase v go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit" Synonym(s): chase, chase after, trail, tail, tag, give chase, dog, go after, track
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give rise v cause to happen, occur or exist; "This procedure produces a curious effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints"; "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"; "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system" Synonym(s): produce, bring about, give rise
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glamorise v make glamorous and attractive; "This new wallpaper really glamorizes the living room!" Synonym(s): glamorize, glamourise, glamourize, glamorise
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glamourise v interpret romantically; "Don't romanticize this uninteresting and hard work!" Synonym(s): romanticize, romanticise, glamorize, glamourise make glamorous and attractive; "This new wallpaper really glamorizes the living room!" Synonym(s): glamorize, glamourise, glamourize, glamorise
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gland disease n a disorder of the glands of the body [syn: {glandular disease}, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis]
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glandular disease n a disorder of the glands of the body [syn: {glandular disease}, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis]
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glasses case n a case for carrying spectacles
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glasshouse n a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions Synonym(s): greenhouse, nursery, glasshouse
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glebe house n a parsonage (especially one provided for the holder of a benefice)
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glimpse n a quick look Synonym(s): glance, glimpse, coup d'oeil a brief or incomplete view; "from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake" a vague indication; "he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning" v catch a glimpse of or see briefly; "We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine"
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globalise v make world-wide in scope or application; "Markets are being increasingly globalized" Synonym(s): globalize, globalise
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globose adj having the shape of a sphere or ball; "a spherical object"; "nearly orbicular in shape"; "little globular houses like mud-wasp nests"- Zane Grey Synonym(s): ball- shaped, global, globose, globular, orbicular, spheric, spherical
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glucose n a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
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glutamic oxalacetic transaminase n an enzyme involved in transamination [syn: {glutamic oxalacetic transaminase}, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase]
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glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase n an enzyme involved in transamination [syn: {glutamic oxalacetic transaminase}, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase]
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glutathione peroxidase n an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals
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gluttonise v eat a lot and without restraint [syn: gluttonize, gluttonise, fress]
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glycerolise v place in glycerol Synonym(s): glycerolize, glycerolise [ant: deglycerolise, deglycerolize]
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go-as-you-please adj not bound by rule or law or convention; "bewildered by the old go-as-you-please liberty of alliterative rhythm"- George Saintsbury
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goat cheese n made from goats' milk Synonym(s): goat cheese, chevre
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golf course n course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf Synonym(s): golf course, links course
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good sense n sound practical judgment; "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" Synonym(s): common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, sense, mother wit
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goose n web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks a man who is a stupid incompetent fool Synonym(s): fathead, goof, goofball, bozo, jackass, goose, cuckoo, twat, zany flesh of a goose (domestic or wild) v pinch in the buttocks; "he goosed the unsuspecting girl" prod into action give a spurt of fuel to; "goose the car"
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goose grease n grease derived from geese
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gopher tortoise n burrowing edible land tortoise of southeastern North America Synonym(s): gopher tortoise, gopher turtle, gopher, Gopherus polypemus
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gormandise v overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself; "She stuffed herself at the dinner"; "The kids binged on ice cream" Synonym(s): gorge, ingurgitate, overindulge, glut, englut, stuff, engorge, overgorge, overeat, gormandize, gormandise, gourmandize, binge, pig out, satiate, scarf out
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gorse n very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden- yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe Synonym(s): gorse, furze, whin, Irish gorse, Ulex europaeus
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Gossypium barbadense n small bushy tree grown on islands of the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of the southern United States; yields cotton with unusually long silky fibers Synonym(s): sea island cotton, tree cotton, Gossypium barbadense
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Gouda cheese n mild cream-colored Dutch cheese shaped in balls [syn: Gouda, Gouda cheese]
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graduate nurse n someone who has completed the course of study (including hospital practice) at a nurses training school Synonym(s): graduate nurse, trained nurse
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graduation exercise n an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred [syn: commencement, commencement exercise, commencement ceremony, graduation, graduation exercise]
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grains of paradise n West African plant bearing pungent peppery seeds [syn: grains of paradise, Guinea grains, Guinea pepper, melagueta pepper, Aframomum melegueta]
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grammatical case n nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence Synonym(s): case, grammatical case
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grandfather clause n an exemption based on circumstances existing prior to the adoption of some policy; used to enfranchise illiterate whites in south after the American Civil War
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grandiose adj impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval affectedly genteel Synonym(s): grandiose, hifalutin, highfalutin, highfaluting, hoity-toity, la-di-da
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granulose adj composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency; "granular sugar"; "the photographs were grainy and indistinct"; "it left a mealy residue" Synonym(s): farinaceous, coarse-grained, grainy, granular, granulose, gritty, mealy
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grape louse n destructive to various grape plants [syn: grape louse, grape phylloxera, Phylloxera vitifoleae]
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grasshopper mouse n insectivorous mouse of western North America
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grated cheese n hard or semihard cheese grated
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Graves' disease n exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs Synonym(s): Graves' disease, exophthalmic goiter
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gravitational collapse n the implosion of a star resulting from its own gravity; the result is a smaller and denser celestial object
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graylag goose n common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds Synonym(s): greylag, graylag, greylag goose, graylag goose, Anser anser
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grease n a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) Synonym(s): grease, lubricating oil the state of being covered with unclean things Synonym(s): dirt, filth, grime, soil, stain, grease, grunge v lubricate with grease; "grease the wheels"
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green mayonnaise n mayonnaise with tarragon or dill and chopped watercress and spinach or cucumber Synonym(s): green mayonnaise, sauce verte
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green monkey disease n a viral disease of green monkeys caused by the Marburg virus; when transmitted to humans it causes serious or fatal illness Synonym(s): Marburg disease, Marburg hemorrhagic fever, green monkey disease
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greenhouse adj of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect; "greenhouse gases" n a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions Synonym(s): greenhouse, nursery, glasshouse
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greylag goose n common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds Synonym(s): greylag, graylag, greylag goose, graylag goose, Anser anser
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ground noise n extraneous noise contaminating sound measurements that cannot be separated from the desired signal Synonym(s): background noise, ground noise
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ground rose n low-growing bristly shrub of southern Oregon and California with creeping rootstocks and usually corymbose flowers Synonym(s): ground rose, Rosa spithamaea
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grouse n flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet v hunt grouse complain; "What was he hollering about?" Synonym(s): gripe, bitch, grouse, crab, beef, squawk, bellyache, holler
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grumose adj transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass; "coagulated blood"; "curdled milk"; "grumous blood" Synonym(s): coagulate, coagulated, curdled, grumous, grumose
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guardhouse n a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
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guelder rose n deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries Synonym(s): guelder rose, European cranberrybush, European cranberry bush, crampbark, cranberry tree, Viburnum opulus
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guesthouse n a house separate from the main house; for housing guests
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Guinea worm disease n a painful and debilitating infestation contracted by drinking stagnant water contaminated with Guinea worm larvae that can mature inside a human's abdomen until the worm emerges through a painful blister in the person's skin Synonym(s): Guinea worm disease, Guinea worm, dracunculiasis
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guise n an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them" Synonym(s): guise, pretense, pretence, pretext
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gun case n a case for storing a gun
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Guyanese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Guyana or its inhabitants; "the Guyanese capital" n a native or inhabitant of Guyana
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gymnastic exercise n (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus) a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility Synonym(s): gymnastics, gymnastic exercise
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gymnastic horse n a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs [syn: horse, gymnastic horse]
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gynobase n the enlarged receptacle in which the pistil is borne
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hair grease n a toiletry for the hair [syn: hairdressing, hair tonic, hair oil, hair grease]
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hair mousse n toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling Synonym(s): mousse, hair mousse, hair gel
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hammer nose n enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol Synonym(s): rhinophyma, hypertrophic rosacea, toper's nose, brandy nose, rum nose, rum-blossom, potato nose, hammer nose, copper nose
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hand cheese n any cheese originally molded by hand
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Hand-Schuller-Christian disease n inflammatory histiocytosis associated with disturbance of cholesterol metabolism; occurs chiefly in young children and is characterized by cystic defects of the skull and diabetes insipidus Synonym(s): Hand-Schuller-Christian disease, Schuller-Christian disease
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Hansen's disease n chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae Synonym(s): leprosy, Hansen's disease
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harbor porpoise n the common porpoise of the northern Atlantic and Pacific Synonym(s): harbor porpoise, herring hog, Phocoena phocoena
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hard cheese n bad luck
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hard to please adj (of persons) "his father was a hard-to-please taskmaster"; "was very hard to please" Synonym(s): hard-to- please(a), hard to please(p)
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hard-to-please adj (of persons) "his father was a hard-to-please taskmaster"; "was very hard to please" Synonym(s): hard-to- please(a), hard to please(p)
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harmonise v go together; "The colors don't harmonize"; "Their ideas concorded" Synonym(s): harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree write a harmony for Synonym(s): harmonize, harmonise sing or play in harmony Synonym(s): harmonize, harmonise bring (several things) into consonance or relate harmoniously; "harmonize the different interests" Synonym(s): harmonize, harmonise bring into consonance or accord; "harmonize one's goals with one's abilities" Synonym(s): harmonize, harmonise, reconcile bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing Synonym(s): harmonize, harmonise, chord
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harness horse n horse used for pulling vehicles
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harvest mouse n any of several small greyish New World mice inhabiting e.g. grain fields Synonym(s): American harvest mouse, harvest mouse small reddish-brown Eurasian mouse inhabiting e.g. cornfields Synonym(s): harvest mouse, Micromyx minutus
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hash house n an inexpensive restaurant
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Hashimoto's disease n autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland; most common in middle-aged women
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hasty defense n a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited Synonym(s): hasty defense, hasty defence
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have intercourse v have sexual intercourse with; "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"; "Adam knew Eve"; "Were you ever intimate with this man?" Synonym(s): sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with, get laid, have sex, know, do it, be intimate, have intercourse, have it away, have it off, screw, fuck, jazz, eff, hump, lie with, bed, have a go at it, bang, get it on, bonk
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hawk nose n a nose curved downward like the beak of a hawk
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hawse n the hole that an anchor rope passes through [syn: hawse, hawsehole, hawsepipe]
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hazel mouse n a variety of dormouse [syn: hazel mouse, {Muscardinus avellanarius}]
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head louse n infests the head and body of humans [syn: head louse, Pediculus capitis]
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head nurse n the person in charge of nursing in a medical institution
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headcheese n sausage or jellied loaf made of chopped parts of the head meat and sometimes feet and tongue of a calf or pig
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headlinese n using the abbreviated style of headline writers
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hearse n a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle
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heart disease n a disease of the heart [syn: heart disease, cardiopathy]
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heartsease n a common and long cultivated European herb from which most common garden pansies are derived Synonym(s): wild pansy, Johnny-jump-up, heartsease, love-in-idleness, pink of my John, Viola tricolor violet of Pacific coast of North America having white petals tinged with yellow and deep violet Synonym(s): two-eyed violet, heartsease, Viola ocellata common Old World viola with creamy often violet-tinged flowers Synonym(s): field pansy, heartsease, Viola arvensis the absence of mental stress or anxiety Synonym(s): peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis
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Helianthemum canadense n perennial of the eastern United States having early solitary yellow flowers followed by late petalless flowers; so-called because ice crystals form on it during first frosts Synonym(s): frostweed, frost-weed, frostwort, Helianthemum canadense, Crocanthemum canadense
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heliopause n the boundary marking the edge of the sun's influence; the boundary (roughly 100 AU from the sun) between the interplanetary medium and the interstellar medium; where the solar wind from the sun and the radiation from other stars meet
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Heloise n student and mistress and wife of Abelard (circa 1098-1164)
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henhouse n a farm building for housing poultry [syn: chicken coop, coop, hencoop, henhouse]
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Henri Emile Benoit Matisse n French painter and sculptor; leading figure of fauvism (1869-1954) Synonym(s): Matisse, Henri Matisse, Henri Emile Benoit Matisse
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Henri Matisse n French painter and sculptor; leading figure of fauvism (1869-1954) Synonym(s): Matisse, Henri Matisse, Henri Emile Benoit Matisse
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Herbert Marcuse n United States political philosopher (born in Germany) concerned about the dehumanizing effects of capitalism and modern technology (1898-1979) Synonym(s): Marcuse, Herbert Marcuse
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hereditary disease n a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically [syn: genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, congenital disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder, hereditary disease, hereditary condition]
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Hermann Hesse n Swiss writer (born in Germany) whose novels and poems express his interests in eastern spiritual values (1877-1962) Synonym(s): Hesse, Hermann Hesse
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heroic verse n a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter Synonym(s): heroic verse, heroic meter, heroic
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Hesse n Swiss writer (born in Germany) whose novels and poems express his interests in eastern spiritual values (1877-1962) Synonym(s): Hesse, Hermann Hesse
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hexose n a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule
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Heyse n German writer (1830-1914) [syn: Heyse, Paul Heyse, Paul Johann Ludwig von Heyse]
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high horse n an attitude of arrogant superiority; "get off your high horse and admit you are wrong"
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high-rise adj used of buildings of many stories equipped with elevators; tall; "avenues lined with high-rise apartment buildings" Antonym(s): low-rise n tower consisting of a multistoried building of offices or apartments; "`tower block' is the British term for `high- rise'" Synonym(s): high-rise, tower block
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hire-purchase n installment plan; "we bought a car on the never-never" Synonym(s): hire-purchase, never-never
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Hirschsprung's disease n congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves; there is little urge to defecate so the feces accumulate and cause megacolon Synonym(s): Hirschsprung's disease, congenital megacolon
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hispid pocket mouse n large stiff-haired rodent of shortgrass prairies of United States Synonym(s): hispid pocket mouse, Perognathus hispidus
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histaminase n enzyme that acts as a catalyst in converting histidine to histamine
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HMG-CoA reductase n a liver enzyme that is responsible for producing cholesterol Synonym(s): HMG-CoA reductase, 5-hydroxy-3 -methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase
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hoarse adj deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion; "gruff voices"; "the dog's gruff barking"; "hoarse cries"; "makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky"- Virgil Thomson Synonym(s): gruff, hoarse, husky
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hobbyhorse n a topic to which one constantly reverts; "don't get him started on his hobbyhorse" a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride Synonym(s): hobby, hobbyhorse, rocking horse
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Hodgkin's disease n a malignant disorder in which there is progressive (but painless) enlargement of lymph tissue followed by enlargement of the spleen and liver
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Hokkianese n any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province [syn: Min, Min dialect, Fukien, Fukkianese, Hokkianese, Amoy, Taiwanese]
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hold close v hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared" Synonym(s): cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch
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hollandaise n eggs and butter with lemon juice
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home base n (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score; "he ruled that the runner failed to touch home" Synonym(s): home plate, home base, home, plate (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise; "many companies have their headquarters in New York" Synonym(s): headquarters, central office, main office, home office, home base
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homogenise v break up the fat globules of; "homogenized milk" [syn: homogenize, homogenise] Antonym(s): clabber, clot, curdle become homogeneous or similar, as by mixing; "The two liquids homogenized in the blender" Synonym(s): homogenize, homogenise Antonym(s): clabber, clot, curdle cause to become equal or homogeneous as by mixing; "homogenize the main ingredients" Synonym(s): homogenize, homogenise
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homologise v make homologous Synonym(s): homologize, homologise
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hoof-and-mouth disease n acute contagious disease of cloven-footed animals marked by ulcers in the mouth and around the hoofs Synonym(s): foot-and- mouth disease, hoof-and-mouth disease
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hooknose n a nose with a prominent slightly aquiline bridge [syn: Roman nose, hooknose]
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hookworm disease n infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin Synonym(s): hookworm, hookworm disease
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horse n solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times Synonym(s): horse, Equus caballus a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs Synonym(s): horse, gymnastic horse troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the attack" Synonym(s): cavalry, horse cavalry, horse a framework for holding wood that is being sawed Synonym(s): sawhorse, horse, sawbuck, buck a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa) Synonym(s): knight, horse v provide with a horse or horses
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horse sense n sound practical judgment; "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" Synonym(s): common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, sense, mother wit
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horseradish peroxidase n an enzyme used in immunohistochemistry to label antigens and their antibodies
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hose n socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear) Synonym(s): hosiery, hose man's close-fitting garment of the 16th and 17th centuries covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas Synonym(s): hose, hosepipe v water with a hose; "hose the lawn" [syn: hose, {hose down}]
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hospitalise v admit into a hospital; "Mother had to be hospitalized because her blood pressure was too high" Synonym(s): hospitalize, hospitalise
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hothouse n a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner Synonym(s): conservatory, hothouse, indoor garden
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house n a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; "he has a house on Cape Cod"; "she felt she had to get out of the house" the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a brokerage house" Synonym(s): firm, house, business firm the members of a religious community living together the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema; "the house applauded"; "he counted the house" an official assembly having legislative powers; "a bicameral legislature has two houses" aristocratic family line; "the House of York" play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults; "the children were playing house" (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided Synonym(s): sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, house, planetary house the management of a gambling house or casino; "the house gets a percentage of every bet" a social unit living together; "he moved his family to Virginia"; "It was a good Christian household"; "I waited until the whole house was asleep"; "the teacher asked how many people made up his home" Synonym(s): family, household, house, home, menage a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full" Synonym(s): theater, theatre, house a building in which something is sheltered or located; "they had a large carriage house" v contain or cover; "This box houses the gears" provide housing for; "The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town" Synonym(s): house, put up, domiciliate
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house mouse n brownish-grey Old World mouse now a common household pest worldwide Synonym(s): house mouse, Mus musculus
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house-to-house adj omitting no one; from the door of one house to that of the next; "a door-to-door campaign"; "house-to-house coverage" Synonym(s): door-to-door, house-to-house
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Hub of the Universe n state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services Synonym(s): Boston, Hub of the Universe, Bean Town, Beantown, capital of Massachusetts
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humanise v make more humane; "The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city" Synonym(s): humanize, humanise Antonym(s): dehumanise, dehumanize
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humoral immune response n an immune response (chiefly against bacterial invasion) that is mediated by B cells
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hunting license n a license authorizing the bearer to kill a certain type of animal during a specified period of time Synonym(s): hunting license, hunting licence, hunting permit, game license
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Huntington's disease n hereditary disease; develops in adulthood and ends in dementia Synonym(s): Huntington's chorea, Huntington's disease
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Hurler's disease n hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation Synonym(s): Hurler's syndrome, Hurler's disease, gargoylism, dysostosis multiplex, lipochondrodystrophy
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hyaline membrane disease n an acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn); lungs cannot expand because of a wetting agent is lacking; characterized by rapid shallow breathing and cyanosis and the formation of a glassy hyaline membrane over the alveoli Synonym(s): respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn, hyaline membrane disease
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hyaluronidase n an enzyme (trade name Hyazyme) that splits hyaluronic acid and so lowers its viscosity and increases the permeability of connective tissue and the absorption of fluids Synonym(s): hyaluronidase, spreading factor, Hyazyme
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hybridise v breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties; "cross a horse and a donkey"; "Mendel tried crossbreeding"; "these species do not interbreed" Synonym(s): crossbreed, cross, hybridize, hybridise, interbreed
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hydatid disease n infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms) [syn: echinococcosis, hydatid disease, hydatidosis]
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hydrolise v make a compound react with water and undergo hydrolysis Synonym(s): hydrolize, hydrolise
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hydrolyse v undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water [syn: hydrolyze, hydrolyse]
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hygienise v make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing [syn: sanitize, sanitise, hygienize, hygienise]
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hyperbolise v to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery" Synonym(s): overstate, exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyperbolise, magnify, amplify Antonym(s): downplay, minimise, minimize, understate
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hypnotise v induce hypnosis in [syn: hypnotize, hypnotise, mesmerize, mesmerise]
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hypophysectomise v remove the pituitary glands [syn: hypophysectomize, hypophysectomise]
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hypostatise v construe as a real existence, of a conceptual entity [syn: hypostatize, hypostatise]
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hypotenuse n the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
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hypothesise v to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps" Synonym(s): speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose
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icehouse n a house for storing ice
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idealise v consider or render as ideal; "She idealized her husband after his death" Synonym(s): idealize, idealise form ideals; "Man has always idealized" Synonym(s): idealize, idealise
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idiopathic disease n any disease arising from internal dysfunctions of unknown cause Synonym(s): idiopathic disease, idiopathic disorder, idiopathy
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idocrase n a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone Synonym(s): vesuvianite, vesuvian, idocrase
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idolise v love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles" Synonym(s): idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere
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ill at ease adj socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner; "awkward and reserved at parties"; "ill at ease among eddies of people he didn't know"; "was always uneasy with strangers" Synonym(s): awkward, ill at ease(p), uneasy
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ill-use v treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead" Synonym(s): mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat
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illegalise v declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S." Synonym(s): outlaw, criminalize, criminalise, illegalize, illegalise Antonym(s): decriminalise, decriminalize, legalise, legalize, legitimate, legitimatise, legitimatize, legitimise, legitimize
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illegitimate enterprise n an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit Synonym(s): racket, fraudulent scheme, illegitimate enterprise
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immaterialise v render immaterial or incorporeal [syn: immaterialize, immaterialise, unsubstantialize, unsubstantialise]
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immense adj unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope; "huge government spending"; "huge country estates"; "huge popular demand for higher education"; "a huge wave"; "the Los Angeles aqueduct winds like an immense snake along the base of the mountains"; "immense numbers of birds"; "at vast (or immense) expense"; "the vast reaches of outer space"; "the vast accumulation of knowledge...which we call civilization"- W.R.Inge Synonym(s): huge, immense, vast, Brobdingnagian
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immerse v thrust or throw into; "Immerse yourself in hot water" [syn: immerse, plunge] devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies" Synonym(s): steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing; "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter" Synonym(s): immerse, swallow, swallow up, bury, eat up cause to be immersed; "The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text" Synonym(s): plunge, immerse
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immobilise v hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital Synonym(s): immobilize, immobilise to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree" Synonym(s): trap, pin, immobilize, immobilise make defenseless Synonym(s): immobilize, immobilise convert (assets) into fixed capital Synonym(s): immobilize, immobilise prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government" Synonym(s): freeze, block, immobilize, immobilise Antonym(s): free, release, unblock, unfreeze cause to be unable to move; "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic" Synonym(s): immobilize, immobilise
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immortalise v be or provide a memorial to a person or an event; "This sculpture commemorates the victims of the concentration camps"; "We memorialized the Dead" Synonym(s): commemorate, memorialize, memorialise, immortalize, immortalise, record make famous forever; "This melody immortalized its composer" Synonym(s): immortalize, immortalise, eternize, eternise, eternalize, eternalise
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immune response n a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen Synonym(s): immune response, immune reaction, immunologic response
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immunise v law: grant immunity from prosecution [syn: immunize, immunise] perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation; "We vaccinate against scarlet fever"; "The nurse vaccinated the children in the school" Synonym(s): immunize, immunise, inoculate, vaccinate
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immunologic response n a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen Synonym(s): immune response, immune reaction, immunologic response
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impasse n a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations" Synonym(s): deadlock, dead end, impasse, stalemate, standstill a street with only one way in or out Synonym(s): blind alley, cul de sac, dead-end street, impasse
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imperfect tense n a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going Synonym(s): progressive, progressive tense, imperfect, imperfect tense, continuous tense
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impose v compel to behave in a certain way; "Social relations impose courtesy" Synonym(s): enforce, impose impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his rage on the students" Synonym(s): inflict, bring down, visit, impose impose and collect; "levy a fine" Synonym(s): levy, impose
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imprecise adj not precise; "imprecise astronomical observations"; "the terms he used were imprecise and emotional" Antonym(s): precise
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improvise v perform without preparation; "he extemporized a speech at the wedding" Synonym(s): improvise, improvize, ad-lib, extemporize, extemporise manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand; "after the hurricane destroyed our house, we had to improvise for weeks" Synonym(s): improvise, extemporize
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impulse n an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses" [syn: urge, impulse] a sudden desire; "he bought it on an impulse" Synonym(s): caprice, impulse, whim the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber; "they demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus" Synonym(s): nerve impulse, nervous impulse, neural impulse, impulse (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients); "the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star" Synonym(s): pulsation, pulsing, pulse, impulse the act of applying force suddenly; "the impulse knocked him over" Synonym(s): impulse, impulsion, impetus an impelling force or strength; "the car's momentum carried it off the road" Synonym(s): momentum, impulse
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in any case adv used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; "Anyhow, he is dead now"; "I think they're asleep; anyhow, they're quiet"; "I don't know what happened to it; anyway, it's gone"; "anyway, there is another factor to consider"; "I don't know how it started; in any case, there was a brief scuffle"; "in any event, the government faced a serious protest"; "but at any rate he got a knighthood for it" Synonym(s): anyhow, anyway, anyways, in any case, at any rate, in any event making an additional point; anyway; "I don't want to go to a restaurant; besides, we can't afford it"; "she couldn't shelter behind him all the time and in any case he wasn't always with her" Synonym(s): besides, in any case
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in case adv if there happens to be need; "in case of trouble call 911"; "I have money, just in case" Synonym(s): in case, just in case
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in due course adv at the appropriate time; "we'll get to this question in due course" Synonym(s): in due course, in due season, in good time, in due time, when the time comes
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in one case adv on one occasion; "once I ran into her" [syn: once, {one time}, in one case]
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in the adjacent house adv at or in or to the adjacent residence; "the criminal had been living next door all this time" Synonym(s): next door, in the adjacent house, in the adjacent apartment
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in use adj (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line); "her line is busy"; "receptionists' telephones are always engaged"; "the lavatory is in use"; "kept getting a busy signal" Synonym(s): busy, engaged, in use(p) currently being used; "robots are in use throughout industry"
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incase v enclose in, or as if in, a case; "my feet were encased in mud" Synonym(s): encase, incase, case
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incense n a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; "incense filled the room" v perfume especially with a censer [syn: cense, incense, thurify] make furious Synonym(s): infuriate, exasperate, incense
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incidental expense n (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified; "he requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses" Synonym(s): incidental expense, incidental, minor expense
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incise v make an incision into by carving or cutting
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inclose v surround completely; "Darkness enclosed him"; "They closed in the porch with a fence" Synonym(s): enclose, close in, inclose, shut in introduce; "Insert your ticket here" Synonym(s): insert, enclose, inclose, stick in, put in, introduce
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increase n a quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks" Synonym(s): addition, increase, gain a change resulting in an increase; "the increase is scheduled for next month" Antonym(s): decrease, drop-off, lessening a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important; "the increase in unemployment"; "the growth of population" Synonym(s): increase, increment, growth Antonym(s): decrease, decrement the amount by which something increases; "they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare" Synonym(s): increase, increment Antonym(s): decrease, decrement the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary" Synonym(s): increase, step-up Antonym(s): decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down v become bigger or greater in amount; "The amount of work increased" Antonym(s): decrease, diminish, fall, lessen make bigger or more; "The boss finally increased her salary"; "The university increased the number of students it admitted" Antonym(s): decrease, lessen, minify
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independent clause n a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence Synonym(s): main clause, independent clause
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index case n the earliest documented case of a disease that is included in an epidemiological study
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Indian mongoose n keen-sighted viverrine of southern Asia about the size of a ferret; often domesticated Synonym(s): Indian mongoose, Herpestes nyula
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indirect discourse n a report of a discourse in which deictic terms are modified appropriately (e.g., "he said `I am a fool' would be modified to `he said he is a fool'") Antonym(s): direct discourse, direct quotation
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indispose v make unwilling Synonym(s): indispose, disincline [ant: dispose, incline] make unfit or unsuitable; "Your income disqualifies you" Synonym(s): disqualify, unfit, indispose Antonym(s): dispose, qualify cause to feel unwell; "She was indisposed"
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individualise v make or mark or treat as individual; "The sounds were individualized by sharpness and tone" Synonym(s): individualize, individualise make personal or more personal; "personalized service" Synonym(s): personalize, personalise, individualize, individualise Antonym(s): depersonalise, depersonalize, objectify
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indorse v be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960" Synonym(s): back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project" Synonym(s): second, back, endorse, indorse guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat" Synonym(s): certify, endorse, indorse sign as evidence of legal transfer; "endorse cheques" Synonym(s): endorse, indorse
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industrial disease n disease or disability resulting from conditions of employment (usually from long exposure to a noxious substance or from continuous repetition of certain acts) Synonym(s): occupational disease, industrial disease
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industrial enterprise n the development of industry on an extensive scale [syn: industrialization, industrialisation, industrial enterprise]
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industrial watercourse n a canal that is operated by one or more industries
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industrialise v organize (the production of something) into an industry; "The Chinese industrialized textile production" Synonym(s): industrialize, industrialise develop industry; become industrial; "The nations of South East Asia will quickly industrialize and catch up with the West" Synonym(s): industrialize, industrialise
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infectious disease n a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact
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inflammatory bowel disease n inflammation of the colon [syn: colitis, {inflammatory bowel disease}]
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inflammatory disease n a disease characterized by inflammation
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infuse v teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; "inculcate values into the young generation" Synonym(s): inculcate, instill, infuse fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide" Synonym(s): impregnate, infuse, instill, tincture undergo the process of infusion; "the mint tea is infusing" let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol" Synonym(s): steep, infuse introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes; "Some physiologists infuses sugar solutions into the veins of animals"
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inherited disease n a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically [syn: genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, congenital disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder, hereditary disease, hereditary condition]
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initialise v assign an initial value to a computer program [syn: initialize, initialise] divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data; "Please format this disk before entering data!" Synonym(s): format, initialize, initialise
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innocense n white and lavender to pale-blue flowers grow in perfect rings of widely spaced bands around the stems forming a kind of pagoda; California Synonym(s): purple chinese houses, innocense, Collinsia bicolor, Collinsia heterophylla
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institutionalise v cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution; "After the second episode, she had to be committed"; "he was committed to prison" Synonym(s): commit, institutionalize, institutionalise, send, charge
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intense adj possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree; "intense heat"; "intense anxiety"; "intense desire"; "intense emotion"; "the skunk's intense acrid odor"; "intense pain"; "enemy fire was intense" Antonym(s): mild extremely sharp or intense; "acute pain"; "felt acute annoyance"; "intense itching and burning" Synonym(s): acute, intense (of color) having the highest saturation; "vivid green"; "intense blue" Synonym(s): intense, vivid
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intercourse n communication between individuals [syn: intercourse, social intercourse] the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur Synonym(s): sexual intercourse, intercourse, sex act, copulation, coitus, coition, sexual congress, congress, sexual relation, relation, carnal knowledge
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interest expense n interest paid on loans
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interiorise v incorporate within oneself; make subjective or personal; "internalize a belief" Synonym(s): internalize, internalise, interiorize, interiorise
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internalise v incorporate within oneself; make subjective or personal; "internalize a belief" Synonym(s): internalize, internalise, interiorize, interiorise
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internationalise v put under international control; "internationalize trade of certain drugs" Synonym(s): internationalize, internationalise make international in character; "We internationalized the committee" Synonym(s): internationalize, internationalise
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interpose v be or come between; "An interposing thicket blocked their way" introduce; "God interposed death" to insert between other elements; "She interjected clever remarks" Synonym(s): interject, come in, interpose, put in, throw in, inject get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?" Synonym(s): intervene, step in, interfere, interpose
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intersperse v place at intervals in or among; "intersperse exclamation marks in the text" introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions Synonym(s): intersperse, interlard
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intransitivise v intransitivize; "removing the object will intransitivize the verbs" Synonym(s): detransitivize, detransitivise, intransitivize, intransitivise Antonym(s): transitivise, transitivize
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inverse adj reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect Synonym(s): inverse, reverse opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity ; "a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)" Antonym(s): direct n something inverted in sequence or character or effect; "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse" Synonym(s): inverse, opposite
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invertase n an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose Synonym(s): invertase, saccharase, sucrase
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Invirase n a weak protease inhibitor (trade name Invirase) used in treating HIV Synonym(s): saquinavir, Invirase
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iodise v treat with iodine; "iodize salt" Synonym(s): iodize, iodise treat with iodine so as to prevent infection; "iodize a wound" Synonym(s): iodize, iodise
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ionise v become converted into ions Synonym(s): ionize, ionise convert into ions Synonym(s): ionize, ionise
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Irish gorse n very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden- yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe Synonym(s): gorse, furze, whin, Irish gorse, Ulex europaeus
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iron horse n (c. 1840) an early term for a locomotive
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iron-storage disease n pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints Synonym(s): hemochromatosis, iron-storage disease, iron overload, bronzed diabetes
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irrational impulse n a strong spontaneous and irrational motivation; "his first impulse was to denounce them"; "the urge to find out got him into trouble"
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irresistible impulse n an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid; "he felt a compulsion to babble on about the accident" Synonym(s): compulsion, irresistible impulse
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Isaac Mayer Wise n United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900) Synonym(s): Wise, Isaac Mayer Wise
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Islamise v cause to conform to Islamic law; "Islamize the dietary laws" Synonym(s): Islamize, Islamise convert to Islam; "The Mughals Islamized much of Northern India in the 16th century" Synonym(s): Islamize, Islamise
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isomerase n an enzyme that catalyzes its substrate to an isomeric form
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isomerise v cause to change into an isomer [syn: isomerize, isomerise] change into an isomer Synonym(s): isomerize, isomerise
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isometric exercise n muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change) Synonym(s): isometrics, isometric exercise
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isotonic exercise n exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change); "the classic isotonic exercise is lifting free weights"
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italicise v print in italics Synonym(s): italicize, italicise
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itemise v place on a list of items; "itemize one's tax deductions" Synonym(s): itemize, itemise specify individually; "She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered"; "The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug" Synonym(s): enumerate, recite, itemize, itemise
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jailhouse n 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) Synonym(s): jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey
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Jakob-Creutzfeldt disease n rare (usually fatal) brain disease (usually in middle age) caused by an unidentified slow virus; characterized by progressive dementia and gradual loss of muscle control Synonym(s): Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, CJD, Jakob- Creutzfeldt disease
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Japanese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language; "the Japanese Emperor"; "Japanese cars" Synonym(s): Japanese, Nipponese n a native or inhabitant of Japan [syn: Japanese, Nipponese] the language (usually considered to be Altaic) spoken by the Japanese
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Japanese rose n vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock Synonym(s): multiflora, multiflora rose, Japanese rose, baby rose, Rosa multiflora
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Javanese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Java or its inhabitants or its language; "Javanese temples"; "Javanese dialects" Synonym(s): Javanese, Javan n a native or inhabitant of Java Synonym(s): Javanese, Javan the Indonesian language spoken on Java
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jeopardise v pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops" Synonym(s): endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, peril
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jocose adj characterized by jokes and good humor [syn: jesting, jocose, jocular, joking]
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jook house n a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox Synonym(s): juke, jook, juke joint, jook joint, juke house, jook house
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joss house n a Chinese temple or shrine for idol worship
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journalese n the style in which newspapers are written
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juke house n a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox Synonym(s): juke, jook, juke joint, jook joint, juke house, jook house
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jumping mouse n any of several primitive mouselike rodents with long hind legs and no cheek pouches; of woodlands of Eurasia and North America
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jumping plant louse n small active cicada-like insect with hind legs adapted for leaping; feeds on plant juices Synonym(s): jumping plant louse, psylla, psyllid
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just in case adv if there happens to be need; "in case of trouble call 911"; "I have money, just in case" Synonym(s): in case, just in case
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juxtapose v place side by side; "The fauvists juxtaposed strong colors"
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kakke disease n the endemic form of beriberi
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Kanarese n a member of a Kannada-speaking group of people living chiefly in Kanara in southern India Synonym(s): Kanarese, Canarese a Dravidian language spoken in southern India Synonym(s): Kannada, Kanarese
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kangaroo mouse n small silky-haired pouched rodent; similar to but smaller than kangaroo rats Synonym(s): kangaroo mouse, dwarf pocket rat leaping rodent of Australian desert areas
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Kawasaki disease n an acute disease of young children characterized by a rash and swollen lymph nodes and fever; of unknown cause Synonym(s): Kawasaki disease, mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
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keratinise v convert into keratin Synonym(s): keratinize, keratinise become horny and impregnated with keratin Synonym(s): keratinize, keratinise
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ketohexose n a monosaccharide having six carbon atoms and a ketone group
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ketose n any monosaccharide sugar that contains a ketone group or its hemiacetal
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kidney disease n a disease affecting the kidneys [syn: kidney disease, renal disorder, nephropathy, nephrosis]
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kinase n an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme
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kissing disease n an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing Synonym(s): infectious mononucleosis, mononucleosis, mono, glandular fever, kissing disease
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knowledge base n the content of a particular field of knowledge [syn: knowledge domain, knowledge base, domain]
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La Crosse n a town in western Wisconsin on the Mississippi River
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labialise v pronounce with rounded lips [syn: round, labialize, labialise]
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labyrinthine sense n a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head Synonym(s): equilibrium, labyrinthine sense, vestibular sense, sense of balance, sense of equilibrium
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Lachaise n United States sculptor (born in France) noted for his large nude figures (1882-1935) Synonym(s): Lachaise, Gaston Lachaise
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lachrymose adj showing sorrow [syn: dolorous, dolourous, lachrymose, tearful, weeping]
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lacrosse n a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal
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lactase n any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose Synonym(s): lactase, Lactaid
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lactose n a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk; "cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose" Synonym(s): lactose, milk sugar
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lady of the house n a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income Synonym(s): housewife, homemaker, lady of the house, woman of the house
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laevulose n a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits [syn: fructose, fruit sugar, levulose, laevulose]
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Lafora's disease n epilepsy characterized by clonus of muscle groups and progressive mental deterioration and genetic origin Synonym(s): myoclonus epilepsy, Lafora's disease
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laicise v reduce to lay status; "laicize the parochial schools" [syn: laicize, laicise]
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lamp house n housing that holds a lamp (as in a movie projector) [syn: lamp house, lamphouse, lamp housing]
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lamphouse n housing that holds a lamp (as in a movie projector) [syn: lamp house, lamphouse, lamp housing]
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Lao-tse n Chinese philosopher regarded as the founder of Taoism (6th century BC) Synonym(s): Lao-tzu, Lao-tse, Lao-zi
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lapse n a mistake resulting from inattention [syn: oversight, lapse] a break or intermission in the occurrence of something; "a lapse of three weeks between letters" a failure to maintain a higher state Synonym(s): backsliding, lapse, lapsing, relapse, relapsing, reversion, reverting v pass into a specified state or condition; "He sank into nirvana" Synonym(s): sink, pass, lapse end, at least for a long time; "The correspondence lapsed" drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards Synonym(s): lapse, backslide go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals" Synonym(s): relapse, lapse, recidivate, regress, retrogress, fall back let slip; "He lapsed his membership" pass by; "three years elapsed" Synonym(s): elapse, lapse, pass, slip by, glide by, slip away, go by, slide by, go along
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largesse n a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously Synonym(s): largess, largesse liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit Synonym(s): munificence, largess, largesse, magnanimity, openhandedness
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Larousse n French lexicographer (1817-1875) [syn: Larousse, {Pierre Larousse}, Pierre Athanase Larousse]
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latency phase n (psychoanalysis) the fourth period (from about age 5 or 6 until puberty) during which sexual interests are supposed to be sublimated into other activities Synonym(s): latency stage, latency phase, latency period
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Latinise v write in the Latin alphabet; "many shops in Japan now carry neon signs with Romanized names" Synonym(s): Romanize, Romanise, Latinize, Latinise cause to adopt Catholicism Synonym(s): catholicize, catholicise, latinize, latinise
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lazar house n hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy) Synonym(s): lazaretto, lazaret, lazarette, lazar house, pesthouse
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lead by the nose v conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end; "He bamboozled his professors into thinking that he knew the subject well" Synonym(s): bamboozle, snow, hoodwink, pull the wool over someone's eyes, lead by the nose, play false
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leaf disease n any plant disease localized in the foliage
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learned response n a reaction that has been acquired by learning [syn: learned reaction, learned response]
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lease n property that is leased or rented out or let [syn: lease, rental, letting] a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect Synonym(s): lease, term of a contract v let for money; "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad" Synonym(s): rent, lease hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services Synonym(s): rent, hire, charter, lease grant use or occupation of under a term of contract; "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners" Synonym(s): lease, let, rent engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?" Synonym(s): lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take
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leastwise adv if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial); "at least he survived"; "they felt--at any rate Jim felt--relieved though still wary"; "the influence of economists--or at any rate of economics--is far-reaching" Synonym(s): at least, leastways, leastwise, at any rate
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Lebanese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Lebanon or its people; "Lebanese mountains" n a native or inhabitant of Lebanon
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leg exercise n exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles
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legalese n a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law
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legalise v make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized" [syn: legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimatise] Antonym(s): criminalise, criminalize, illegalise, illegalize, outlaw
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Legionnaires' disease n acute (sometimes fatal) lobar pneumonia caused by bacteria of a kind first recognized after an outbreak of the disease at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976; characterized by fever and muscle and chest pain and headache and chills and a dry cough
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legitimatise v make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized" [syn: legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimatise] Antonym(s): criminalise, criminalize, illegalise, illegalize, outlaw
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legitimise v make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized" [syn: legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimatise] Antonym(s): criminalise, criminalize, illegalise, illegalize, outlaw
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lemon cheese n a conserve with a thick consistency; made with lemons and butter and eggs and sugar Synonym(s): lemon curd, lemon cheese
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lend-lease n the transfer of goods and services to an ally to aid in a common cause; "lend-lease during World War II was extremely generous" Synonym(s): lend-lease, lease-lend
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lengthwise adv in the direction of the length; "He cut the paper lengthwise" Synonym(s): lengthways, lengthwise, longwise, longways, longitudinally adj running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing; "the lengthwise dimension" Synonym(s): lengthwise, lengthways Antonym(s): crosswise
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lense n a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images Synonym(s): lens, lense, lens system
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lenten rose n slightly hairy perennial having deep green leathery leaves and flowers that are ultimately purplish-green Synonym(s): lenten rose, black hellebore, Helleborus orientalis
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lentiginose adj relating to or covered with or resembling freckles [syn: freckled, lentiginous, lentiginose]
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leprose adj rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf [syn: lepidote, leprose, scabrous, scaly, scurfy]
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let loose v express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand" Synonym(s): utter, emit, let out, let loose turn loose or free from restraint; "let loose mines"; "Loose terrible plagues upon humanity" Synonym(s): unleash, let loose, loose
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lethal dose n the size dose that will cause death
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letter case n case for carrying letters
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levulose n a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits [syn: fructose, fruit sugar, levulose, laevulose]
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levy en masse n the act of drafting into military service [syn: levy, levy en masse]
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lexical database n a database of information about words
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lexicalise v make or coin into a word or accept a new word into the lexicon of a language; "The concept expressed by German `Gemuetlichkeit' is not lexicalized in English" Synonym(s): lexicalize, lexicalise
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Lhotse n a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal (27,890 feet high)
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liaise v act between parties with a view to reconciling differences; "He interceded in the family dispute"; "He mediated a settlement" Synonym(s): intercede, mediate, intermediate, liaise, arbitrate
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liberalise v become more liberal; "The laws liberalized after Prohibition" Synonym(s): liberalize, liberalise make liberal or more liberal, of laws and rules Synonym(s): liberalize, liberalise
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license n a legal document giving official permission to do something Synonym(s): license, licence, permit freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech) Synonym(s): license, licence excessive freedom; lack of due restraint; "when liberty becomes license dictatorship is near"- Will Durant; "the intolerable license with which the newspapers break...the rules of decorum"- Edmund Burke Synonym(s): license, licence the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization Synonym(s): license, permission, permit v authorize officially; "I am licensed to practice law in this state" Synonym(s): license, licence, certify Antonym(s): decertify, derecognise, derecognize
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licensed practical nurse n a nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick Synonym(s): licensed practical nurse, LPN, practical nurse
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lighthouse n a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships Synonym(s): beacon, lighthouse, beacon light, pharos
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Ligustrum amurense n eastern Asian shrub cultivated especially for its persistent foliage Synonym(s): Amur privet, Ligustrum amurense
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likewise adv in like or similar manner; "He was similarly affected"; "some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil"- Samuel Johnson Synonym(s): similarly, likewise in addition; "he has a Mercedes, too" Synonym(s): besides, too, also, likewise, as well equally; "parents and teachers alike demanded reforms" Synonym(s): alike, likewise
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Lilium canadense n common lily of the eastern United States having nodding yellow or reddish flowers spotted with brown Synonym(s): Canada lily, wild yellow lily, meadow lily, wild meadow lily, Lilium canadense
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Lilium michiganense n lily of central North America having recurved orange-red flowers with deep crimson spots Synonym(s): Michigan lily, Lilium michiganense
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line of defense n any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something; "police are the major line of defense against crime" Synonym(s): line of defense, line of defence defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack Synonym(s): line of defense, line of defence
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line of merchandise n a particular kind of product or merchandise; "a nice line of shoes" Synonym(s): line, product line, line of products, line of merchandise, business line, line of business
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line of verse n a single line of words in a poem [syn: line of poetry, line of verse]
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linearise v make linear or get into a linear form; "a catalyst linearizes polyethylene" Synonym(s): linearize, linearise
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links course n course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf Synonym(s): golf course, links course
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lionise v assign great social importance to; "The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood"; "The tenor was lionized in Vienna" Synonym(s): lionize, lionise, celebrate
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lipase n an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream
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liquidise v make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating; "liquefy the silver" Synonym(s): liquefy, liquify, liquidize, liquidise
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liquor license n a license authorizing the holder to sell alcoholic beverages Synonym(s): liquor license, liquor licence
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literalise v make literal; "literalize metaphors" [syn: literalize, literalise] Antonym(s): spiritualise, spiritualize
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Lithospermum caroliniense n perennial plant of eastern North America having hairy foliage yielding a red or yellow pigment Synonym(s): puccoon, Lithospermum caroliniense
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liver disease n a disease affecting the liver
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lobbying expense n expenses incurred in promoting or evaluating legislation; "many lobbying expenses are deductible by a taxpayer"
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lobscouse n a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors Synonym(s): lobscouse, lobscuse, scouse
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lobscuse n a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors Synonym(s): lobscouse, lobscuse, scouse
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localise v identify the location or place of; "We localized the source of the infection" Synonym(s): place, localize, localise concentrate on a particular place or spot; "The infection has localized in the left eye" Synonym(s): localize, localise, focalize, focalise restrict something to a particular area Synonym(s): localize, localise locate; "The film is set in Africa" Synonym(s): set, localize, localise, place
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loco disease n a disease of livestock caused by locoweed poisoning; characterized by weakness and lack of coordination and trembling and partial paralysis Synonym(s): loco disease, locoism
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lodging house n a house where rooms are rented [syn: lodging house, rooming house]
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Lolo-Burmese n the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in northern Burma and Yunnan Synonym(s): Lolo-Burmese, Burmese-Yi
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long horse n a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting Synonym(s): vaulting horse, long horse, buck
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longwise adv in the direction of the length; "He cut the paper lengthwise" Synonym(s): lengthways, lengthwise, longwise, longways, longitudinally
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loose adv without restraint; "cows in India are running loose" Synonym(s): loose, free adj not compact or dense in structure or arrangement; "loose gravel" Antonym(s): compact (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player; "a loose ball" not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting; "loose clothing"; "the large shoes were very loose" Antonym(s): tight not officially recognized or controlled; "an informal agreement"; "a loose organization of the local farmers" Synonym(s): informal, loose not literal; "a loose interpretation of what she had been told"; "a free translation of the poem" Synonym(s): free, loose, liberal emptying easily or excessively; "loose bowels" Synonym(s): lax, loose not affixed; "the stamp came loose" Synonym(s): unaffixed, loose Antonym(s): affixed not tense or taut; "the old man's skin hung loose and grey"; "slack and wrinkled skin"; "slack sails"; "a slack rope" Synonym(s): loose, slack (of textures) full of small openings or gaps; "an open texture"; "a loose weave" Synonym(s): loose, open lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility; "idle talk"; "a loose tongue" Synonym(s): idle, loose not carefully arranged in a package; "a box of loose nails" having escaped, especially from confinement; "a convict still at large"; "searching for two escaped prisoners"; "dogs loose on the streets"; "criminals on the loose in the neighborhood" Synonym(s): at large(p), escaped, loose, on the loose(p) casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior" Synonym(s): easy, light, loose, promiscuous, sluttish, wanton v grant freedom to; free from confinement [syn: free, liberate, release, unloose, unloosen, loose] Antonym(s): confine, detain turn loose or free from restraint; "let loose mines"; "Loose terrible plagues upon humanity" Synonym(s): unleash, let loose, loose make loose or looser; "loosen the tension on a rope" Synonym(s): loosen, loose Antonym(s): stiffen become loose or looser or less tight; "The noose loosened"; "the rope relaxed" Synonym(s): loosen, relax, loose Antonym(s): stiffen
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lose v fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense; "She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat" Antonym(s): hold on, keep fail to win; "We lost the battle but we won the war" Antonym(s): win suffer the loss of a person through death or removal; "She lost her husband in the war"; "The couple that wanted to adopt the child lost her when the biological parents claimed her" place (something) where one cannot find it again; "I misplaced my eyeglasses" Synonym(s): misplace, mislay, lose miss from one's possessions; lose sight of; "I've lost my glasses again!" Antonym(s): find, regain allow to go out of sight; "The detective lost the man he was shadowing after he had to stop at a red light" fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit; "I lost thousands of dollars on that bad investment!"; "The company turned a loss after the first year" Synonym(s): lose, turn a loss Antonym(s): break even, profit, turn a profit fail to get or obtain; "I lost the opportunity to spend a year abroad" Antonym(s): acquire, gain, win retreat Synonym(s): fall back, lose, drop off, fall behind, recede Antonym(s): advance, gain, gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead, win fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; "I missed that remark"; "She missed his point"; "We lost part of what he said" Synonym(s): miss, lose be set at a disadvantage; "This author really suffers in translation" Synonym(s): suffer, lose
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lost cause n a defeated cause or a cause for which defeat is inevitable
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Lou Gehrig's disease n thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs Synonym(s): amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease
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Louisiana Purchase n territory in the western United States purchased from France in 1803 for $15 million; extends from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada
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louse n wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals Synonym(s): louse, sucking louse a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect Synonym(s): worm, louse, insect, dirt ball any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants Synonym(s): plant louse, louse wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds Synonym(s): bird louse, biting louse, louse
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low-rise adj used of buildings of one or only a few stories and usually no elevator; low; "looking out over the roofs of low-rise apartment buildings" Antonym(s): high-rise
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lowercase adj relating to small (not capitalized) letters that were kept in the lower half of a compositor's type case; "lowercase letters; a and b and c etc" Antonym(s): uppercase n the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case Synonym(s): small letter, lowercase, lower-case letter, minuscule Antonym(s): capital, capital letter, majuscule, upper-case letter, uppercase
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lunar eclipse n the earth interrupts light shining on the moon
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luteal phase n the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation; the corpus luteum secretes progesterone which prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo; if fertilization does not occur then menstrual flow begins Synonym(s): secretory phase, luteal phase
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Lyme disease n an acute inflammatory disease characterized by a rash with joint swelling and fever; caused by bacteria carried by the bite of a deer tick Synonym(s): Lyme disease, Lyme arthritis
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lyonnaise adj cooked with onions
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lyophilise v to dry (blood, serum, or tissue) by freezing in a high vacuum Synonym(s): lyophilize, lyophilise
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macadamise v surface with macadam; "macadam the road" [syn: macadamize, macadamise, tarmac]
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macaroni and cheese n macaroni prepared in a cheese sauce
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machinist's vise n a vise with two parallel iron jaws and a wide opening below Synonym(s): machinist's vise, metalworking vise
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mad cow disease n a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation Synonym(s): bovine spongiform encephalitis, BSE, mad cow disease
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madhouse n pejorative terms for an insane asylum [syn: Bedlam, booby hatch, crazy house, cuckoo's nest, funny farm, funny house, loony bin, madhouse, nut house, nuthouse, sanatorium, snake pit]
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magnetise v attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the audience with her tricks" Synonym(s): magnetize, mesmerize, mesmerise, magnetise, bewitch, spellbind make magnetic; "The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings" Synonym(s): magnetize, magnetise Antonym(s): degauss, demagnetise, demagnetize
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Maianthemum canadense n small two-leaved herb of the northern United States and parts of Canada having racemes of small fragrant white flowers Synonym(s): false lily of the valley, Maianthemum canadense
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main clause n a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence Synonym(s): main clause, independent clause
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main course n the principal dish of a meal Synonym(s): entree, main course a square mainsail
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major premise n the premise of a syllogism that contains the major term (which is the predicate of the conclusion) Synonym(s): major premise, major premiss
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make noise v emit a noise Synonym(s): make noise, resound, noise
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make sense v be reasonable or logical or comprehensible [syn: {make sense}, add up]
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malaise n physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) [syn: malaise, unease, uneasiness]
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male horse n the male of species Equus caballus
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malignant neoplastic disease n any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream Synonym(s): cancer, malignant neoplastic disease
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Maltese adj of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants; "Maltese customs officers" n a native or inhabitant of Malta the national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French Synonym(s): Maltese, Maltese language, Malti a term applied indiscriminately in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat Synonym(s): Maltese, Maltese cat breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat Synonym(s): Maltese dog, Maltese terrier, Maltese
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maltose n a white crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starches Synonym(s): maltose, malt sugar
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man-on-a-horse n an edible agaric with yellow gills and a viscid yellow cap that has a brownish center Synonym(s): man-on-a-horse, Tricholoma flavovirens
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Mandarin Chinese n the dialect of Chinese spoken in Beijing and adopted as the official language for all of China Synonym(s): Mandarin, Mandarin Chinese, Mandarin dialect, Beijing dialect
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manganese n a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals Synonym(s): manganese, Mn, atomic number 25
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manor house n the mansion of a lord or wealthy person [syn: manor, manor house]
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manse n a large and imposing house [syn: mansion, {mansion house}, manse, hall, residence] the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)
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mansion house n a large and imposing house [syn: mansion, {mansion house}, manse, hall, residence]
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maple syrup urine disease n an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood Synonym(s): maple syrup urine disease, branched chain ketoaciduria
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marble bones disease n an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated Synonym(s): osteopetrosis, Albers-Schonberg disease, marble bones disease
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marbleise v make something look like marble; "marbleize the fireplace" Synonym(s): marbleize, marbleise
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Marburg disease n a viral disease of green monkeys caused by the Marburg virus; when transmitted to humans it causes serious or fatal illness Synonym(s): Marburg disease, Marburg hemorrhagic fever, green monkey disease
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Marcuse n United States political philosopher (born in Germany) concerned about the dehumanizing effects of capitalism and modern technology (1898-1979) Synonym(s): Marcuse, Herbert Marcuse
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marginalise v relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people; "We must not marginalize the poor in our society" Synonym(s): marginalize, marginalise
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Marie-Strumpell disease n a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis Synonym(s): ankylosing spondylitis, Marie-Strumpell disease, rheumatoid spondylitis
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marquise n a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess Synonym(s): marchioness, marquise permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. Synonym(s): marquee, marquise
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marriage license n a license authorizing two people to marry [syn: {marriage license}, marriage licence, wedding license, wedding licence]
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Marseillaise n the French national anthem
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marsupial mouse n any of numerous small sharp-nosed insectivorous marsupials superficially resembling mice or rats Synonym(s): pouched mouse, marsupial mouse, marsupial rat
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Martin Scorsese n United States filmmaker (born in 1942) [syn: Scorsese, Martin Scorsese]
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martyrise v torture and torment like a martyr [syn: martyr, martyrize, martyrise]
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masculinise v produce virilism in or cause to assume masculine characteristics, as through a hormonal imbalance or hormone therapy; "the drugs masculinized the teenage girl" Synonym(s): masculinize, masculinise, virilize, virilise
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masse n a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball Synonym(s): masse, masse shot
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masseuse n a female massager
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materialise v come into being; become reality; "Her dream really materialized" Synonym(s): happen, materialize, materialise Antonym(s): dematerialise, dematerialize
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Matisse n French painter and sculptor; leading figure of fauvism (1869-1954) Synonym(s): Matisse, Henri Matisse, Henri Emile Benoit Matisse
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matter of course n an inevitable ending [syn: foregone conclusion, {matter of course}]
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matter-of-course adj expected or depended upon as a natural or logical outcome
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maximise v make the most of; "He maximized his role" [syn: maximize, maximise] make as big or large as possible; "Maximize your profits!" Synonym(s): maximize, maximise Antonym(s): minimise, minimize
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mayonnaise n egg yolks and oil and vinegar Synonym(s): mayonnaise, mayo
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McArdle's disease n an inherited disease in which abnormal amounts of glycogen accumulate in skeletal muscle; results in weakness and cramping
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meadow jumping mouse n widely distributed in northeastern and central United States and Canada Synonym(s): meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudsonius
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meadow mouse n widely distributed in grasslands of northern United States and Canada Synonym(s): meadow vole, meadow mouse, Microtus pennsylvaticus
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meat house n a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish Synonym(s): smokehouse, meat house a small house (on a farm) where meat is stored
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mechanise v equip with armed and armored motor vehicles; "mechanize armies" Synonym(s): mechanize, mechanise, motorize, motorise make monotonous; make automatic or routine; "If your work becomes too mechanized, change jobs!" Synonym(s): mechanize, mechanise make mechanical; "mechanize the procedure" Synonym(s): mechanize, mechanise
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medical expense n amount spent for diagnosis or treatment or prevention of medical problems
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meeting house n columbine of eastern North America having long-spurred red flowers Synonym(s): meeting house, honeysuckle, Aquilegia canadensis
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meetinghouse n a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers) Synonym(s): conventicle, meetinghouse
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melanise v convert into, or infiltrate with melanin [syn: melanize, melanise] make or become black; "The smoke blackened the ceiling"; "The ceiling blackened" Synonym(s): blacken, melanize, melanise, nigrify, black Antonym(s): white, whiten
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melodic phrase n a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven" Synonym(s): tune, melody, air, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrase
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melodise v supply a melody for Synonym(s): melodize, melodise
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memorialise v address in a memorial; "The President memorialized the heroes of the battle" Synonym(s): memorialize, memorialise be or provide a memorial to a person or an event; "This sculpture commemorates the victims of the concentration camps"; "We memorialized the Dead" Synonym(s): commemorate, memorialize, memorialise, immortalize, immortalise, record
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memorise v commit to memory; learn by heart; "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?" Synonym(s): memorize, memorise, con, learn
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Meniere's disease n a disease of the inner ear characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss (usually unilateral)
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Menispermum canadense n a woody vine of eastern North America having large oval leaves and small white flowers and purple to blue-black fruits Synonym(s): common moonseed, Canada moonseed, yellow parilla, Menispermum canadense
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menopause n the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends Synonym(s): menopause, climacteric, change of life
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menstrual phase n the phase of the menstrual cycle during which the lining of the uterus is shed (the first day of menstrual flow is considered day 1 of the menstrual cycle)
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mental case n a person suffering from neurosis [syn: neurotic, psychoneurotic, mental case]
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mental disease n any disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric intervention Synonym(s): mental illness, mental disease, psychopathy Antonym(s): mental health
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mercerise v treat to strengthen and improve the luster; "mercerize cotton" Synonym(s): mercerize, mercerise
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merchandise n commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" Synonym(s): merchandise, ware, product v engage in the trade of; "he is merchandising telephone sets" Synonym(s): trade, merchandise
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mesmerise v attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the audience with her tricks" Synonym(s): magnetize, mesmerize, mesmerise, magnetise, bewitch, spellbind induce hypnosis in Synonym(s): hypnotize, hypnotise, mesmerize, mesmerise
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metabolise v produce by metabolism Synonym(s): metabolize, metabolise
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metalworking vise n a vise with two parallel iron jaws and a wide opening below Synonym(s): machinist's vise, metalworking vise
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metamorphose v change completely the nature or appearance of; "In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug"; "The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman"; "Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection" Synonym(s): metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle" Synonym(s): transform, transmute, metamorphose
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metaphase n the second stage of meiosis the second stage of mitosis
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metastasise v spread throughout the body; "the cancer had metastasized and the patient could not be saved" Synonym(s): metastasize, metastasise
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metricise v express in the metric system [syn: metricize, metricise] convert from a non-metric to the metric system Synonym(s): metricize, metricise, metrify, metricate
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Meuse n a European river; flows into the North Sea [syn: Meuse, Meuse River] an American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11 Synonym(s): Meuse, Meuse River, Argonne, Argonne Forest, Meuse-Argonne, Meuse- Argonne operation
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Mexican pocket mouse n large pocket mouse of Mexico [syn: Mexican pocket mouse, Liomys irroratus]
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Mickey Mouse n a fictional mouse created in animated film strips by Walt Disney
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Micronase n an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas Synonym(s): glyburide, DiaBeta, Micronase
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middy blouse n blouse with a sailor collar Synonym(s): middy, middy blouse
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Mighty Mouse n a fictional mouse endowed with great strength and courage
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Milanese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Milan or its people n a native or inhabitant of Milan
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militarise v lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force; "militarize Germany again after the war" Synonym(s): militarize, militarise Antonym(s): demilitarise, demilitarize adopt for military use; "militarize the Civil Service" Synonym(s): militarize, militarise
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Minamata disease n a form of mercury poisoning among people who ate fish from mercury-contaminated waters of Minamata Bay off Japan in the 1950s; characterized by severe neurological degeneration
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miniaturise v design or construct on a smaller scale [syn: miniaturize, miniaturise]
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minimise v represent as less significant or important [syn: understate, minimize, minimise, downplay] Antonym(s): amplify, exaggerate, hyperbolise, hyperbolize, magnify, overdraw, overstate make small or insignificant; "Let's minimize the risk" Synonym(s): minimize, minimise Antonym(s): maximise, maximize
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Minnie Mouse n the partner of Mickey Mouse
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minor expense n (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified; "he requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses" Synonym(s): incidental expense, incidental, minor expense
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minor premise n the premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion) Synonym(s): minor premise, minor premiss, subsumption
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misadvise v give bad advice to Synonym(s): misadvise, misguide
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Missouri Compromise n an agreement in 1820 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States concerning the extension of slavery into new territories
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Missouri primrose n evening-opening primrose of south central United States Synonym(s): Missouri primrose, Ozark sundrops, Oenothera macrocarpa
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misuse n improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds" Synonym(s): misuse, abuse v apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group" Synonym(s): misapply, misuse change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers" Synonym(s): pervert, misuse, abuse
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mitral valve prolapse n cardiopathy resulting from the mitral valve not regulating the flow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart
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mizzen course n the lowermost sail on a mizzenmast [syn: crossjack, mizzen course]
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mobilise v call to arms; of military personnel [syn: call up, mobilize, mobilise, rally] Antonym(s): demobilise, demobilize, inactivate get ready for war Synonym(s): mobilize, mobilise Antonym(s): demob, demobilise, demobilize make ready for action or use; "marshal resources" Synonym(s): mobilize, mobilise, marshal, summon cause to move around; "circulate a rumor" Synonym(s): mobilize, mobilise, circulate
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modernise v become technologically advanced; "Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"; "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly" Synonym(s): modernize, modernise, develop make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system" Synonym(s): overhaul, modernize, modernise
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moisturise v make (more) humid; "We have a machine that humidifies the air in the house" Synonym(s): humidify, moisturize, moisturise Antonym(s): dehumidify
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Molise n a region of south central Italy
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monetise v give legal value to or establish as the legal tender of a country; "They monetized the lira" Synonym(s): monetize, monetise
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mongoose n agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents
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mongrelise v cause to become a mongrel; "mongrelized dogs" [syn: mongrelize, mongrelise]
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monilia disease n an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) Synonym(s): candidiasis, moniliasis, monilia disease
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Monmouth Court House n a pitched battle in New Jersey during the American Revolution (1778) that ended with the withdrawal of British forces Synonym(s): Monmouth Court House, Battle of Monmouth Court House, Battle of Monmouth
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monoamine oxidase n an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin) Synonym(s): monoamine oxidase, MAO
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monogenic disease n an inherited disease controlled by a single pair of genes Synonym(s): monogenic disorder, monogenic disease
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monologuise v talk to oneself [syn: monologuize, monologuise, soliloquize, soliloquise]
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monopolise v have and control fully and exclusively; "He monopolizes the laser printer" Synonym(s): monopolize, monopolise have or exploit a monopoly of; "OPEC wants to monopolize oil" Synonym(s): monopolize, monopolise
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monosaccharose n a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates Synonym(s): monosaccharide, monosaccharose, simple sugar
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monumentalise v record or memorialize lastingly with a monument [syn: monumentalize, monumentalise]
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moose n large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America Synonym(s): elk, European elk, moose, Alces alces
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moral sense n motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions Synonym(s): conscience, scruples, moral sense, sense of right and wrong
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moralise v interpret the moral meaning of; "moralize a story" [syn: moralize, moralise] speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes" Synonym(s): sermonize, sermonise, preachify, moralize, moralise improve the morals of Synonym(s): moralize, moralise
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morose adj showing a brooding ill humor; "a dark scowl"; "the proverbially dour New England Puritan"; "a glum, hopeless shrug"; "he sat in moody silence"; "a morose and unsociable manner"; "a saturnine, almost misanthropic young genius"- Bruce Bliven; "a sour temper"; "a sullen crowd" Synonym(s): dark, dour, glowering, glum, moody, morose, saturnine, sour, sullen
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Morse n a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals) Synonym(s): Morse, Morse code, international Morse code United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872) Synonym(s): Morse, Samuel Morse, Samuel F. B. Morse, Samuel Finley Breese Morse
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mortise n a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint Synonym(s): mortise, mortice v cut a hole for a tenon in Synonym(s): mortise, mortice join by a tenon and mortise Synonym(s): mortice, mortise
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Mother Goose n the imaginary author of a collection of nursery rhymes
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motherese n an adult's imitation of the speech of a young child [syn: baby talk, babytalk, motherese]
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motorise v equip with armed and armored motor vehicles; "mechanize armies" Synonym(s): mechanize, mechanise, motorize, motorise
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mountain rose n European alpine rose with crimson flowers [syn: {mountain rose}, Rosa pendulina]
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mouse n any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye Synonym(s): shiner, black eye, mouse person who is quiet or timid a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad; "a mouse takes much more room than a trackball" Synonym(s): mouse, computer mouse v to go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house" Synonym(s): sneak, mouse, creep, pussyfoot manipulate the mouse of a computer
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mousse n a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling Synonym(s): mousse, hair mousse, hair gel v apply a styling gel to; "she mousses her hair" [syn: mousse, gel]
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movie house n a theater where films are shown [syn: cinema, {movie theater}, movie theatre, movie house, picture palace]
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moving expense n the cost of moving your residence from one location to another
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moving staircase n a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt Synonym(s): escalator, moving staircase, moving stairway
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mucose adj of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus; "mucous tissue"; "mucous glands of the intestine" Synonym(s): mucous, mucose
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multiflora rose n vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock Synonym(s): multiflora, multiflora rose, Japanese rose, baby rose, Rosa multiflora
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multiphase adj of an electrical system that uses or generates two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency but differing in phase angle Synonym(s): multiphase, polyphase
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multiplicative inverse n (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7 Synonym(s): multiplicative inverse, reciprocal
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multipurpose adj having multiple uses; "a multipurpose tool"
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muramidase n an enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria Synonym(s): lysozyme, muramidase
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mus rose n erect Old World perennial with faintly musk-scented foliage and white or pink flowers; adventive in United States Synonym(s): musk mallow, mus rose, Malva moschata
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muscle sense n the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body [syn: kinesthesis, kinaesthesis, kinesthesia, kinaesthesia, kinesthetics, muscle sense, sense of movement] Antonym(s): kinanesthesia
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Muse n in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science the source of an artist's inspiration; "Euterpe was his muse" v reflect deeply on a subject; "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" Synonym(s): chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate
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musical phrase n a short musical passage Synonym(s): phrase, musical phrase
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musk rose n rose native to Mediterranean region having curved or climbing branches and loose clusters of musky-scented flowers Synonym(s): musk rose, Rosa moschata
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mythicise v interpret as a myth or in terms of mythology; "mythicize the ancient stories" Synonym(s): mythicize, mythicise make into a myth; "The Europeans have mythicized Rte. 66" Synonym(s): mythologize, mythologise, mythicize, mythicise Antonym(s): demythologise, demythologize
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mythologise v construct a myth; "The poet mythologized that the King had three sons" Synonym(s): mythologize, mythologise make into a myth; "The Europeans have mythicized Rte. 66" Synonym(s): mythologize, mythologise, mythicize, mythicise Antonym(s): demythologise, demythologize
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narcotise v administer narcotics to Synonym(s): narcotize, narcotise
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nasalise v speak nasally or through the nose; "In this part of the country, people tend to nasalize" Synonym(s): nasalize, nasalise pronounce with a lowered velum; "She nasalizes all her vowels" Synonym(s): nasalize, nasalise
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nationalise v make national in character or scope; "His heroic deeds were nationalized by the press" Synonym(s): nationalize, nationalise put under state control or ownership; "Mitterand nationalized the banks" Synonym(s): nationalize, nationalise Antonym(s): denationalise, denationalize
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naturalise v adopt to another place; "The stories had become naturalized into an American setting" Synonym(s): naturalize, naturalise make more natural or lifelike Synonym(s): naturalize, naturalise Antonym(s): denaturalise, denaturalize make into a citizen; "The French family was naturalized last year" Synonym(s): naturalize, naturalise Antonym(s): denaturalise, denaturalize adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment; "domesticate oats"; "tame the soil" Synonym(s): domesticate, cultivate, naturalize, naturalise, tame
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navy base n base of operations for a naval fleet
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nebulose adj lacking definite form or limits; "gropes among cloudy issues toward a feeble conclusion"- H.T.Moore; "nebulous distinction between pride and conceit" Synonym(s): cloudy, nebulose, nebulous
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neck exercise n exercise designed to strengthen the neck muscles
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necrose v undergo necrosis; "the tissue around the wound necrosed" Synonym(s): necrose, gangrene, mortify, sphacelate
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Nepalese adj of or pertaining to or characteristic of Nepal or its people or language or culture; "Nepalese troops massed at the border"; "Nepali mountains are among the highest in the world"; "the different Nepali words for `rice'" Synonym(s): Nepalese, Nepali n a native or inhabitant of Nepal Synonym(s): Nepalese, Nepali
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nerve impulse n the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber; "they demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus" Synonym(s): nerve impulse, nervous impulse, neural impulse, impulse
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nervous impulse n the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber; "they demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus" Synonym(s): nerve impulse, nervous impulse, neural impulse, impulse
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neural impulse n the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber; "they demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus" Synonym(s): nerve impulse, nervous impulse, neural impulse, impulse
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neurological disease n a disorder of the nervous system [syn: nervous disorder, neurological disorder, neurological disease]
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neutralise v get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing; "The mafia liquidated the informer"; "the double agent was neutralized" Synonym(s): neutralize, neutralise, liquidate, waste, knock off, do in make incapable of military action Synonym(s): neutralize, neutralise make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"; "This action will negate the effect of my efforts" Synonym(s): neutralize, neutralise, nullify, negate make chemically neutral; "She neutralized the solution" Synonym(s): neutralize, neutralise
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New World mouse n a variety of rodent
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Newcastle disease n disease of domestic fowl and other birds
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Niemann-Pick disease n a disorder of lipid metabolism that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait
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Nipponese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language; "the Japanese Emperor"; "Japanese cars" Synonym(s): Japanese, Nipponese n a native or inhabitant of Japan [syn: Japanese, Nipponese]
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nitrocellulose n a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives [syn: cellulose nitrate, nitrocellulose, guncotton, nitrocotton]
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nitrogenase n an enzyme of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms that catalyzes the conversion of nitrogen to ammonia
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nitrogenise v treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound [syn: nitrify, nitrogenize, nitrogenise]
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Nivose n fourth month of the Revolutionary calendar (December and January); the snowy month
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no-nonsense adj not tolerating irrelevancies; "the no-nonsense tones of a stern parent"
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noblesse n the state of being of noble birth [syn: nobility, noblesse] members of the nobility (especially of the French nobility)
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nodulose adj having minute nodules
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noise n sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels" the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience; "modern music is just noise to me" Synonym(s): noise, dissonance, racket electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication Synonym(s): noise, interference, disturbance a loud outcry of protest or complaint; "the announcement of the election recount caused a lot of noise"; "whatever it was he didn't like it and he was going to let them know by making as loud a noise as he could" incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant information or meaningless facts or remarks; "all the noise in his speech concealed the fact that he didn't have anything to say" the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan Synonym(s): randomness, haphazardness, stochasticity, noise v emit a noise Synonym(s): make noise, resound, noise
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nominal phrase n a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb Synonym(s): noun phrase, nominal phrase, nominal
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nominative case n the category of nouns serving as the grammatical subject of a verb Synonym(s): nominative, nominative case, subject case Antonym(s): oblique, oblique case
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non-cash expense n an expense (such as depreciation) that is not paid for in cash
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nonfictional prose n prose writing that is not fictional [syn: nonfiction, nonfictional prose]
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nonrestrictive clause n a subordinate clause that does not limit or restrict the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies Synonym(s): nonrestrictive clause, descriptive clause
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nonsense adj having no intelligible meaning; "nonsense syllables"; "a nonsensical jumble of words" Synonym(s): nonsense(a), nonsensical n a message that seems to convey no meaning [syn: nonsense, bunk, nonsensicality, meaninglessness, hokum] ornamental objects of no great value Synonym(s): folderal, falderol, frill, gimcrackery, gimcrack, nonsense, trumpery
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nonsense verse n nonsensical writing (usually verse) [syn: amphigory, nonsense verse]
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noose n a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose Synonym(s): snare, gin, noose a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled Synonym(s): noose, running noose, slip noose v make a noose in or of secure with a noose
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normalise v become normal or return to its normal state; "Let us hope that relations with this country will normalize soon" Synonym(s): normalize, normalise make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard; "normalize relations with China"; "normalize the temperature"; "normalize the spelling" Synonym(s): normalize, normalise, renormalize, renormalise
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Norse adj of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures; "Norse sagas"; "Norse nomads" Synonym(s): Scandinavian, Norse of or relating to Norway or its people or culture or language; "Norwegian herring" Synonym(s): Norwegian, Norse n an inhabitant of Scandinavia [syn: Scandinavian, Norse, Northman] a native or inhabitant of Norway Synonym(s): Norwegian, Norseman, Norse the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland Synonym(s): Scandinavian, Scandinavian language, Nordic, Norse, North Germanic, North Germanic language
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North Vietnamese adj of or relating to North Vietnam or its people or culture
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nose n the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals; "he has a cold in the nose" Synonym(s): nose, olfactory organ a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft); "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry" the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon; "he ducked under the nose of the gun" a small distance; "my horse lost the race by a nose" a symbol of inquisitiveness; "keep your nose out of it" the sense of smell (especially in animals); "the hound has a good nose" a natural skill; "he has a nose for good deals" a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged Synonym(s): nozzle, nose v search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office" Synonym(s): intrude, horn in, pry, nose, poke advance the forward part of with caution; "She nosed the car into the left lane" catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs" Synonym(s): scent, nose, wind push or move with the nose rub noses Synonym(s): nuzzle, nose defeat by a narrow margin
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notarise v authenticate as a notary; "We had to have the signature notarized" Synonym(s): notarize, notarise
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notecase n a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money [syn: wallet, billfold, notecase, pocketbook]
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noun phrase n a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb Synonym(s): noun phrase, nominal phrase, nominal
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novelise v convert into the form or the style of a novel; "The author novelized the historical event" Synonym(s): novelize, novelise, fictionalize, fictionalise
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nowise adv in no manner; "they are nowise different" [syn: nowise, to no degree]
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nuclease n general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units
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nude mouse n a mouse with a genetic defect that prevents them from growing hair and also prevents them from immunologically rejecting human cells and tissues; widely used in preclinical trials
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Nuptse n a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal (25,726 feet high)
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nurse n one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician) a woman who is the custodian of children Synonym(s): nanny, nursemaid, nurse v try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury; "He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs" maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment" Synonym(s): harbor, harbour, hold, entertain, nurse serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people treat carefully; "He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon"; "He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly" give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places" Synonym(s): breastfeed, suckle, suck, nurse, wet-nurse, lactate, give suck Antonym(s): bottlefeed
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nut case n a whimsically eccentric person [syn: crackpot, crank, nut, nut case, fruitcake, screwball]
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nut house n pejorative terms for an insane asylum [syn: Bedlam, booby hatch, crazy house, cuckoo's nest, funny farm, funny house, loony bin, madhouse, nut house, nuthouse, sanatorium, snake pit]
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nutcase n someone deranged and possibly dangerous [syn: crazy, loony, looney, nutcase, weirdo]
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nuthouse n pejorative terms for an insane asylum [syn: Bedlam, booby hatch, crazy house, cuckoo's nest, funny farm, funny house, loony bin, madhouse, nut house, nuthouse, sanatorium, snake pit]
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NYSE n a stock exchange in New York [syn: {New York Stock Exchange}, N. Y. Stock Exchange, NYSE, big board]
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oast house n a building containing an oast (a kiln for drying hops); usually has a conical or pyramidal roof
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obese adj excessively fat; "a weighty man" [syn: corpulent, obese, weighty, rotund]
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object-oriented database n a database in which the operations carried out on information items (data objects) are considered part of their definition
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objective case n the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb Synonym(s): accusative, accusative case, objective case
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oblique case n any grammatical case other than the nominative [syn: oblique, oblique case] Antonym(s): nominative, nominative case, subject case
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obtuse adj of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees Antonym(s): acute (of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex lacking in insight or discernment; "too obtuse to grasp the implications of his behavior"; "a purblind oligarchy that flatly refused to see that history was condemning it to the dustbin"- Jasper Griffin Synonym(s): obtuse, purblind slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; "so dense he never understands anything I say to him"; "never met anyone quite so dim"; "although dull at classical learning, at mathematics he was uncommonly quick"- Thackeray; "dumb officials make some really dumb decisions"; "he was either normally stupid or being deliberately obtuse"; "worked with the slow students" Synonym(s): dense, dim, dull, dumb, obtuse, slow
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obverse n the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides; "the obverse of this issue" the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design Antonym(s): reverse, verso
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occidentalise v make western in character; "The country was Westernized after it opened up" Synonym(s): occidentalize, occidentalise, westernize, westernise Antonym(s): orientalise, orientalize
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occupation license n a license to pursue a particular occupation [syn: occupation license, occupation licence]
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occupational disease n disease or disability resulting from conditions of employment (usually from long exposure to a noxious substance or from continuous repetition of certain acts) Synonym(s): occupational disease, industrial disease
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odourise v cause to smell or be smelly [syn: odorize, odourise, scent] Antonym(s): deodorise, deodorize, deodourise
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of course adv as might be expected; "naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill" Synonym(s): naturally, of course, course Antonym(s): unnaturally
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off-base adj located outside a military base; "off-base housing"
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offense n a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others Synonym(s): discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question" Synonym(s): umbrage, offense, offence (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes" Synonym(s): crime, offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score Synonym(s): offense, offence Antonym(s): defence, defending team, defense the action of attacking an enemy Synonym(s): offense, offence, offensive
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officialese n the style of writing characteristic of some government officials: formal and obscure
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officialise v make official; "We officialized our relationship" [syn: officialize, officialise]
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Old Norse n the extinct Germanic language of medieval Scandinavia and Iceland from about to 700 to 1350
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old rose n a greyish-pink color
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oligoclase n any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks Synonym(s): plagioclase, oligoclase
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on base adv on first or second or third base; "Their second homer with Bob Allison aboard" Synonym(s): aboard, on base
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on purpose adv with intention; in an intentional manner; "he used that word intentionally"; "I did this by choice" Synonym(s): intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose, purposely, advisedly, by choice, by design Antonym(s): accidentally, by chance, circumstantially, unexpectedly, unintentionally
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on the loose adj having escaped, especially from confinement; "a convict still at large"; "searching for two escaped prisoners"; "dogs loose on the streets"; "criminals on the loose in the neighborhood" Synonym(s): at large(p), escaped, loose, on the loose(p)
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on the nose adv just as it should be; "`Precisely, my lord,' he said" Synonym(s): precisely, exactly, on the nose, on the dot, on the button adj being precise with regard to a prescribed or specified criterion; "his guess was on the nose"; "the prediction for snow was right on the button" Synonym(s): on the nose, on the button
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on-license n a license to sell liquor for consumption on the premises
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on-line database n (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers Synonym(s): electronic database, on-line database, computer database, electronic information service
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one-horse adj small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college"; "passed a series of poky little one-horse towns" Synonym(s): jerkwater, one-horse, pokey, poky
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onion louse n injurious to onion plants and sometimes tobacco [syn: onion thrips, onion louse, Thrips tobaci]
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opalise v make opalescent Synonym(s): opalize, opalise replace or convert into opal; "opalized tree trunks" Synonym(s): opalize, opalise
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open house n an informal party of people with hospitality for all comers
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opera house n a building where musical dramas are performed [syn: opera, opera house]
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operating expense n the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes Synonym(s): operating expense, operating cost, overhead, budget items
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operose adj characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort; "worked their arduous way up the mining valley"; "a grueling campaign"; "hard labor"; "heavy work"; "heavy going"; "spent many laborious hours on the project"; "set a punishing pace" Synonym(s): arduous, backbreaking, grueling, gruelling, hard, heavy, laborious, operose, punishing, toilsome
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oppose v be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion" fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!" Synonym(s): fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend contrast with equal weight or force Synonym(s): oppose, counterbalance set into opposition or rivalry; "let them match their best athletes against ours"; "pit a chess player against the Russian champion"; "He plays his two children off against each other" Synonym(s): pit, oppose, match, play off act against or in opposition to; "She reacts negatively to everything I say" Synonym(s): react, oppose be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion" Synonym(s): oppose, controvert, contradict
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optimise v make optimal; get the most out of; use best; "optimize your resources" Synonym(s): optimize, optimise modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost; "optimize a computer program" Synonym(s): optimize, optimise act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world Synonym(s): optimize, optimise
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or else adv in place of, or as an alternative to; "Felix became a herpetologist instead"; "alternatively we could buy a used car" Synonym(s): alternatively, instead, or else
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oral phase n (psychoanalysis) the first sexual and social stage of an infant's development; the mouth is the focus of the libido and satisfaction comes from suckling and chewing and biting Synonym(s): oral stage, oral phase
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organise v bring order and organization to; "Can you help me organize my files?" Synonym(s): organize, organise, coordinate create (as an entity); "social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company" Synonym(s): form, organize, organise form or join a union; "The auto workers decided to unionize" Synonym(s): unionize, unionise, organize, organise cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea Synonym(s): organize, organise Antonym(s): disorganise, disorganize arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office" Synonym(s): organize, organise, prepare, devise, get up, machinate plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery" Synonym(s): mastermind, engineer, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate
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organization expense n the cost (over a period of five years) of organizing a new corporation or partnership
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orientalise v make oriental in character; "orientalize your garden" [syn: orientalize, orientalise] Antonym(s): occidentalise, occidentalize, westernise, westernize
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orientation course n a course introducing a new situation or environment [syn: orientation course, orientation]
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Orinase n sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus Synonym(s): tolbutamide, Orinase
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orthoclase n a white or colored monoclinic feldspar
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ostracise v expel from a community or group [syn: banish, ban, ostracize, ostracise, shun, cast out, blackball] avoid speaking to or dealing with; "Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me" Synonym(s): ostracize, ostracise
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otherwise adv in other respects or ways; "he is otherwise normal"; "the funds are not otherwise available"; "an otherwise hopeless situation" in another and different manner; "very soon you will know differently"; "she thought otherwise"; "there is no way out other than the fire escape"; Synonym(s): differently, otherwise, other than adj other than as supposed or expected; "the outcome was otherwise"
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otiose adj serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being; "otiose lines in a play"; "advice is wasted words"; "a pointless remark"; "a life essentially purposeless"; "senseless violence" Synonym(s): otiose, pointless, purposeless, senseless, superfluous, wasted producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt" Synonym(s): futile, ineffectual, otiose, unavailing disinclined to work or exertion; "faineant kings under whose rule the country languished"; "an indolent hanger-on"; "too lazy to wash the dishes"; "shiftless idle youth"; "slothful employees"; "the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy" Synonym(s): faineant, indolent, lazy, otiose, slothful, work-shy
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Ouse n a river in northeastern England that flows generally southeastward to join the Trent River and form the Humber Synonym(s): Ouse, Ouse River
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out of use adj closed to traffic; "the repaving results in many blocked streets" Synonym(s): blocked, out of use(p)
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outercourse n sexual stimulation without vaginal penetration; "since pregnancy cannot happen if sperm are kept out of the vagina, outercourse is one method of birth control"
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outhouse n a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate Synonym(s): outhouse, privy, earth- closet, jakes
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overcapitalise v estimate the capital value of (a company) at an unreasonably or unlawfully high level Synonym(s): overcapitalize, overcapitalise overestimate the market value of; "overcapitalize a property" Synonym(s): overcapitalize, overcapitalise capitalize beyond what the business or the profit-making prospects warrant Synonym(s): overcapitalize, overcapitalise
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overdose v dose too heavily; "The rock star overdosed and was found dead in his hotel room" Synonym(s): overdose, o.d.
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overdramatise v present in an overly dramatic manner; "She is overdramatizing her child's failure in the physics class" Synonym(s): overdramatize, overdramatise
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overemphasise v place special or excessive emphasis on; "I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book" Synonym(s): overemphasize, overemphasise, overstress
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overexpose v expose to too much light; "the photographic film was overexposed and there is no image" Antonym(s): underexpose expose excessively; "As a child, I was overexposed to French movies" Antonym(s): underexpose
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overgeneralise v draw too general a conclusion; "It is dangerous to overgeneralize" Synonym(s): overgeneralize, overgeneralise
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overnight case n a small traveling bag to carry clothing and accessories for staying overnight Synonym(s): overnighter, overnight bag, overnight case
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overpraise v praise excessively
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overspecialise v become overly specialized; "She overspecialized when she concentrated on verbs in Fijian" Synonym(s): overspecialize, overspecialise
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overuse n exploitation to the point of diminishing returns [syn: overexploitation, overuse, overutilization, overutilisation] v make use of too often or too extensively [syn: overuse, overdrive]
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oxidase n any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation
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oxidise v add oxygen to or combine with oxygen [syn: oxidize, oxidise, oxidate] Antonym(s): deoxidise, deoxidize, reduce enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; "This metal oxidizes easily" Synonym(s): oxidise, oxidize, oxidate
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oxidoreductase n an enzyme that catalyzes oxidation-reduction
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oxygenase n an oxidoreductase that catalyzes the incorporation of molecular oxygen
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oxygenise v change (a compound) by increasing the proportion of the electronegative part; or change (an element or ion) from a lower to a higher positive valence: remove one or more electrons from (an atom, ion, or molecule) Synonym(s): oxygenize, oxygenise dehydrogenate with oxygen Synonym(s): oxygenize, oxygenise impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen; "oxygenate blood" Synonym(s): oxygenate, oxygenize, oxygenise, aerate
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ozonise v convert (oxygen) into ozone Synonym(s): ozonize, ozonise
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P. G. Wodehouse n English writer known for his humorous novels and stories (1881-1975) Synonym(s): Wodehouse, P. G. Wodehouse, Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
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packhorse n a workhorse used as a pack animal
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packing case n a large crate in which goods are packed for shipment or storage Synonym(s): packing box, packing case
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packinghouse n a building where foodstuffs are processed and packed; "they came from an apple packinghouse" a plant where livestock are slaughtered and processed and packed as meat products Synonym(s): packinghouse, packing plant
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paganise v make pagan in character; "The Church paganized Christianity" Synonym(s): paganize, paganise
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Paget's disease n a disease of bone occurring in the middle aged and elderly; excessive bone destruction sometimes leading to bone pain and fractures and skeletal deformities Synonym(s): Paget's disease, osteitis deformans
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paillasse n mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust Synonym(s): paillasse, palliasse
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painted sandgrouse n sandgrouse of India [syn: painted sandgrouse, {Pterocles indicus}]
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painted tortoise n freshwater turtles having bright yellow and red markings; common in the eastern United States Synonym(s): painted turtle, painted terrapin, painted tortoise, Chrysemys picta
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palatalise v pronounce a consonant with the tongue against the palate Synonym(s): palatalize, palatalise
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pallas's sandgrouse n Eurasiatic sandgrouse with a black patch on the belly [syn: pallas's sandgrouse, Syrrhaptes paradoxus]
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palliasse n mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust Synonym(s): paillasse, palliasse
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pantyhose n a woman's tights consisting of underpants and stockings
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Paolo Veronese n Italian painter of the Venetian school (1528-1588) [syn: Veronese, Paolo Veronese, Paola Caliari]
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paper chase n an outdoor game; one group of players (the hares) start off on a long run scattering bits of paper (the scent) and pursuers (the hounds) try to catch them before they reach a designated spot Synonym(s): paper chase, hare and hounds
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papillose adj of or relating to or resembling papilla [syn: papillary, papillose]
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papoose n an American Indian infant Synonym(s): papoose, pappoose
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pappoose n an American Indian infant Synonym(s): papoose, pappoose
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pappose adj (of plants such as dandelions and thistles) having pappi or tufts of featherlike hairs or delicate bristles
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paradise n any place of complete bliss and delight and peace [syn: Eden, paradise, nirvana, heaven, promised land, Shangri-la] (Christianity) the abode of righteous souls after death
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paralyse v make powerless and unable to function; "The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation" Synonym(s): paralyze, paralyse cause to be paralyzed and immobile; "The poison paralyzed him"; "Fear paralyzed her" Synonym(s): paralyze, paralyse
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paraphrase n rewording for the purpose of clarification [syn: paraphrase, paraphrasis] v express the same message in different words [syn: paraphrase, rephrase, reword]
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Parkinson's disease n a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination Synonym(s): paralysis agitans, Parkinsonism, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's syndrome, Parkinson's, shaking palsy
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parrot disease n infectious disease of birds [syn: psittacosis, {parrot disease}]
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parse v analyze syntactically by assigning a constituent structure to (a sentence)
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parson's nose n the tail of a dressed fowl [syn: parson's nose, {pope's nose}]
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partial eclipse n an eclipse in which the eclipsed body is only partially obscured
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particularise v be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?" Synonym(s): specify, particularize, particularise, specialize, specialise Antonym(s): generalise, generalize
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passe adj out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas" Synonym(s): antique, demode, ex, old-fashioned, old-hat(p), outmoded, passe, passee
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passive air defense n air defense by the use of deception or dispersion or protective construction
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past perfect tense n a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past; "`I had finished' is an example of the past perfect" Synonym(s): past perfect, past perfect tense, pluperfect, pluperfect tense
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past progressive tense n a progressive tense used to describe on-going action in the past; "`I had been running' is an example of the past progressive" Synonym(s): past progressive, past progressive tense
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past tense n a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past Synonym(s): past, past tense
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pasteurise v heat food in order to kill harmful microorganisms; "pasteurize milk" Synonym(s): pasteurize, pasteurise
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Patent and Trademark Office Database n the government bureau in the Department of Commerce that keeps a record of patents and trademarks and grants new ones Synonym(s): Patent and Trademark Office Database, Patent Office
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patinise v coat with a patina [syn: patinate, patinize, patinise]
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patronise v do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of Synonym(s): patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor Antonym(s): boycott assume sponsorship of Synonym(s): sponsor, patronize, patronise treat condescendingly Synonym(s): patronize, patronise, condescend be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could" Synonym(s): patronize, patronise, patronage, support, keep going
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Paul Heyse n German writer (1830-1914) [syn: Heyse, Paul Heyse, Paul Johann Ludwig von Heyse]
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Paul Johann Ludwig von Heyse n German writer (1830-1914) [syn: Heyse, Paul Heyse, Paul Johann Ludwig von Heyse]
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pauperise v reduce to beggary Synonym(s): beggar, pauperize, pauperise
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pause n a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something Synonym(s): pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension temporary inactivity v interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused" Synonym(s): hesitate, pause cease an action temporarily; "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch" Synonym(s): pause, intermit, break
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pavise n (Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position Synonym(s): pavis, pavise
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Pekinese n a Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle Synonym(s): Pekinese, Pekingese, Peke
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Pekingese n a Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle Synonym(s): Pekinese, Pekingese, Peke
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Pelham Grenville Wodehouse n English writer known for his humorous novels and stories (1881-1975) Synonym(s): Wodehouse, P. G. Wodehouse, Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
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pelisse n a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur
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Peloponnese n the southern peninsula of Greece; dominated by Sparta until the 4th century BC Synonym(s): Peloponnese, Peloponnesus, Peloponnesian Peninsula
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pelvic inflammatory disease n inflammation of the female pelvic organs (especially the Fallopian tubes) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms (chiefly gonococci and chlamydia); symptoms are abdominal pain and fever and foul-smelling vaginal discharge Synonym(s): pelvic inflammatory disease, PID
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penalise v impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again" Synonym(s): punish, penalize, penalise
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pencil case n a box for holding pencils [syn: pencil box, {pencil case}]
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penicillinase n enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic Synonym(s): penicillinase, beta-lactamase
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penny-wise adj thrifty in small matters only
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penthouse n an apartment located on the top floors of a building
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pentose n any monosaccharide sugar containing five atoms of carbon per molecule
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peptidase n any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis Synonym(s): protease, peptidase, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme
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peptise v disperse in a medium into a colloidal state [syn: peptize, peptise]
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per se adv with respect to its inherent nature; "this statement is interesting per se" Synonym(s): intrinsically, per se, as such, in and of itself
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perfect tense n a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect) Synonym(s): perfective, perfective tense, perfect, perfect tense
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perfective tense n a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect) Synonym(s): perfective, perfective tense, perfect, perfect tense
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perfuse v force a fluid through (a body part or tissue); "perfuse a liver with a salt solution" cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across; "The sky was suffused with a warm pink color" Synonym(s): suffuse, perfuse
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periclase n a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium Synonym(s): periclase, magnesia, magnesium oxide
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periodontal disease n a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth Synonym(s): periodontal disease, periodontitis
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peroxidase n any of a group of enzymes (occurring especially in plant cells) that catalyze the oxidation of a compound by a peroxide
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personal expense n the cost of personal or family living; "some personal expenses are tax deductible"
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personalise v make personal or more personal; "personalized service" Synonym(s): personalize, personalise, individualize, individualise Antonym(s): depersonalise, depersonalize, objectify
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peruse v examine or consider with attention and in detail; "Please peruse this report at your leisure"
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perverse adj marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict; "took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans" resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior" Synonym(s): contrary, obstinate, perverse, wayward deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good; "depraved criminals"; "a perverted sense of loyalty"; "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat" Synonym(s): depraved, perverse, perverted, reprobate
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pesthouse n hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy) Synonym(s): lazaretto, lazaret, lazarette, lazar house, pesthouse
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phallic phase n (psychoanalysis) the third stage in a child's development when awareness of and manipulation of the genitals is supposed to be a primary source of pleasure Synonym(s): phallic stage, phallic phase
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phase n any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected" Synonym(s): phase, stage (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary; "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system" Synonym(s): phase, form a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle Synonym(s): phase, phase angle (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun); "the full phase of the moon" v arrange in phases or stages; "phase a withdrawal" adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition; "he phased the intake with the output of the machine"
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Phellodendron amurense n deciduous tree of China and Manchuria having a turpentine aroma and handsome compound leaves turning yellow in autumn and deeply fissured corky bark Synonym(s): cork tree, Phellodendron amurense
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philosophise v reason philosophically [syn: philosophize, philosophise]
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phlebotomise v draw blood; "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment" Synonym(s): bleed, leech, phlebotomize, phlebotomise
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Phleum pratense n grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay Synonym(s): timothy, herd's grass, Phleum pratense
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phosphatase n any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
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photosensitise v make (an organism or substance) sensitive to the influence of radiant energy and especially light Synonym(s): photosensitize, photosensitise
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phrase n an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence a short musical passage Synonym(s): phrase, musical phrase an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up Synonym(s): idiom, idiomatic expression, phrasal idiom, set phrase, phrase dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence v put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees" Synonym(s): give voice, formulate, word, phrase, articulate divide, combine, or mark into phrases; "phrase a musical passage"
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physical exercise n the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit" Synonym(s): exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout
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Pick's disease n a progressive form of presenile dementia found most often in middle-aged and elderly women and characterized by degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes with loss of intellectual ability and transitory aphasia
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Pierre Athanase Larousse n French lexicographer (1817-1875) [syn: Larousse, {Pierre Larousse}, Pierre Athanase Larousse]
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Pierre Larousse n French lexicographer (1817-1875) [syn: Larousse, {Pierre Larousse}, Pierre Athanase Larousse]
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pillowcase n bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase" Synonym(s): case, pillowcase, slip, pillow slip
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pilose adj covered with hairs especially fine soft ones [syn: pilous, pilose, pilary]
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pilothouse n an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated Synonym(s): pilothouse, wheelhouse
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pin-tailed grouse n sandgrouse of Europe and Africa having elongated middle tail feathers Synonym(s): pin-tailed sandgrouse, pin-tailed grouse, Pterocles alchata
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pin-tailed sandgrouse n sandgrouse of Europe and Africa having elongated middle tail feathers Synonym(s): pin-tailed sandgrouse, pin-tailed grouse, Pterocles alchata
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pine mouse n short-tailed glossy-furred burrowing vole of the eastern United States Synonym(s): pine vole, pine mouse, Pitymys pinetorum
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pink disease n serious bark disease of many tropical crop trees (coffee, citrus, rubber); branches have a covering of pink hyphae
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pipe vise n a clamp for holding pipe that is to be cut or threaded Synonym(s): pipe vise, pipe clamp
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Pisum arvense n variety of pea plant native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa and widely grown especially for forage Synonym(s): field pea, field-pea plant, Austrian winter pea, Pisum sativum arvense, Pisum arvense
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Pisum sativum arvense n variety of pea plant native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa and widely grown especially for forage Synonym(s): field pea, field-pea plant, Austrian winter pea, Pisum sativum arvense, Pisum arvense
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plagiarise v take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property Synonym(s): plagiarize, plagiarise, lift
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plagioclase n any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks Synonym(s): plagioclase, oligoclase
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plains pocket mouse n small rodent of open areas of United States plains states Synonym(s): plains pocket mouse, Perognathus flavescens
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planetary house n (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided Synonym(s): sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, house, planetary house
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plant disease n a disease that affects plants
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plant louse n any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants Synonym(s): plant louse, louse
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Plantation walking horse n a horse marked by stamina and trained to move at a fast running walk Synonym(s): Tennessee walker, Tennessee walking horse, Walking horse, Plantation walking horse
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plasticise v become plastic, as by having a plasticizer added [syn: plasticize, plasticise] make plastic, as by the addition of a plasticizer; "plasticized PVC" Synonym(s): plasticize, plasticise
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play false v conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end; "He bamboozled his professors into thinking that he knew the subject well" Synonym(s): bamboozle, snow, hoodwink, pull the wool over someone's eyes, lead by the nose, play false
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playhouse n plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of Synonym(s): playhouse, wendy house
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please adv used in polite request; "please pay attention" v give pleasure to or be pleasing to; "These colors please the senses"; "a pleasing sensation" Synonym(s): please, delight Antonym(s): displease be the will of or have the will (to); "he could do many things if he pleased" give satisfaction; "The waiters around her aim to please"
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plough horse n a horse used to pull a plow [syn: plow horse, {plough horse}]
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plow horse n a horse used to pull a plow [syn: plow horse, {plough horse}]
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plug fuse n a fuse with a thread that screws into a socket
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plumose adj having an ornamental plume or feathery tuft [syn: plumate, plumed, plumose]
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pluperfect tense n a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past; "`I had finished' is an example of the past perfect" Synonym(s): past perfect, past perfect tense, pluperfect, pluperfect tense
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pluralise v mark with a grammatical morpheme that indicates plural; "How do speakers pluralize nouns in Japanese?" Synonym(s): pluralize, pluralise
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Pluviose n fifth month of the Revolutionary calendar (January and February); the rainy month
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pocket mouse n any of various small nocturnal burrowing desert rodents with cheek pouches and long hind legs and tail
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poetic license n license used by a writer or artist to heighten the effect of their work
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poetise v compose verses or put into verse; "He versified the ancient saga" Synonym(s): verse, versify, poetize, poetise
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poise n a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool" Synonym(s): aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid v be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked" prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult Synonym(s): brace, poise cause to be balanced or suspended hold or carry in equilibrium Synonym(s): poise, balance
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polarise v cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; "polarize light waves" Synonym(s): polarize, polarise cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions Synonym(s): polarize, polarise become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation Synonym(s): polarize, polarise
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pole horse n the horse having a starting position next to the inside rail in a harness race a draft horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle Synonym(s): pole horse, poler
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polemicise v engage in a controversy; "The two historians polemicized for years" Synonym(s): polemize, polemise, polemicize, polemicise
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polemise v engage in a controversy; "The two historians polemicized for years" Synonym(s): polemize, polemise, polemicize, polemicise
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politesse n courtesy towards women [syn: chivalry, gallantry, politesse]
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politicise v give a political character to; "politicize the discussion" Synonym(s): politicize, politicise
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polonaise n a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
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polychromise v color with many colors; make polychrome [syn: polychrome, polychromize, polychromise]
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polycystic kidney disease n kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure Synonym(s): polycystic kidney disease, PKD
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polygenic disease n an inherited disease controlled by several genes at once Synonym(s): polygenic disorder, polygenic disease
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polymerase n an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA
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polymerise v cause (a compound) to polymerize [syn: polymerize, polymerise] undergo polymerization Synonym(s): polymerize, polymerise
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polyose n any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules Synonym(s): polysaccharide, polyose
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polyphase adj of an electrical system that uses or generates two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency but differing in phase angle Synonym(s): multiphase, polyphase
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polyphonic prose n a rhythmical prose employing the poetic devices of alliteration and assonance
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pommel horse n a gymnastic horse with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright handles (pommels) near the center; held upright by two steel supports, one at each end Synonym(s): pommel horse, side horse
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poor man's pulse n twining herb of Old World tropics cultivated in India for food and fodder; sometimes placed in genus Dolichos Synonym(s): horse gram, horse grain, poor man's pulse, Macrotyloma uniflorum, Dolichos biflorus
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poorhouse n an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
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pope's nose n the tail of a dressed fowl [syn: parson's nose, {pope's nose}]
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popularise v cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use; "They popularized coffee in Washington State"; "Relativity Theory was vulgarized by these authors" Synonym(s): popularize, popularise, vulgarize, vulgarise, generalize, generalise make understandable to the general public; "Carl Sagan popularized cosmology in his books" Synonym(s): popularize, popularise
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porose adj forming a continuous series of pores; "a porose hymenium"
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porpoise n any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
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porterhouse n large steak from the thick end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and large piece of tenderloin Synonym(s): porterhouse, porterhouse steak
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Portuguese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Portugal or the people of Portugal or their language; "Portuguese wines" Synonym(s): Portuguese, Lusitanian n the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil a native or inhabitant of Portugal
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pose n affected manners intended to impress others; "don't put on airs with me" Synonym(s): airs, pose a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display Synonym(s): affectation, mannerism, pose, affectedness v introduce; "This poses an interesting question" [syn: present, pose] assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often" Synonym(s): model, pose, sit, posture pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions; "She posed as the Czar's daughter" Synonym(s): pose, impersonate, personate behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others; "Don't pay any attention to him--he is always posing to impress his peers!"; "She postured and made a total fool of herself" Synonym(s): pose, posture put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point" Synonym(s): put, set, place, pose, position, lay be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me" Synonym(s): perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound
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poseuse n a woman poseur
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posse n a temporary police force Synonym(s): posse, posse comitatus
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possessive case n the case expressing ownership [syn: genitive, {genitive case}, possessive, possessive case]
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post chaise n closed horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used to transport passengers and mail
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post horse n a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers Synonym(s): post horse, post-horse, poster
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post house n an inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating riders Synonym(s): posthouse, post house
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post-horse n a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers Synonym(s): post horse, post-horse, poster
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post-menopause n the state in which women have stopped ovulating [syn: post-maturity, post-menopause]
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posthouse n an inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating riders Synonym(s): posthouse, post house
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postpose v place after another constituent in the sentence; "Japanese postposes the adpositions, whereas English preposes them"
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pot cheese n mild white cheese made from curds of soured skim milk [syn: cottage cheese, pot cheese, farm cheese, farmer's cheese]
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potato disease n a blight of potatoes [syn: potato blight, potato mold, potato disease, potato mildew, potato murrain]
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potato nose n enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol Synonym(s): rhinophyma, hypertrophic rosacea, toper's nose, brandy nose, rum nose, rum-blossom, potato nose, hammer nose, copper nose
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pothouse n tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals Synonym(s): public house, pub, saloon, pothouse, gin mill, taphouse
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Pott's disease n TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in curvature of the spine
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pouched mouse n any of numerous small sharp-nosed insectivorous marsupials superficially resembling mice or rats Synonym(s): pouched mouse, marsupial mouse, marsupial rat
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powderise v become powder or dust; "When it was blown up, the building powderized" Synonym(s): powderize, pulverize, pulverise, powderise make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains" Synonym(s): powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulverise
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powerhouse n a highly energetic and indefatigable person [syn: powerhouse, human dynamo, ball of fire, fireball] a team considered to be the best of its class an electrical generating station Synonym(s): power station, power plant, powerhouse
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practical nurse n a nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick Synonym(s): licensed practical nurse, LPN, practical nurse
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practise v engage in a rehearsal (of) [syn: rehearse, practise, practice] carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law" Synonym(s): practice, practise, exercise, do learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales" Synonym(s): drill, exercise, practice, practise
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prairie grouse n brown mottled North American grouse of western prairies Synonym(s): prairie chicken, prairie grouse, prairie fowl
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praise n an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" Synonym(s): praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment offering words of homage as an act of worship; "they sang a hymn of praise to God" v express approval of; "The parents praised their children for their academic performance" Antonym(s): criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart
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precise adj sharply exact or accurate or delimited; "a precise mind"; "specified a precise amount"; "arrived at the precise moment" Antonym(s): imprecise (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct; "a precise image"; "a precise measurement" Synonym(s): accurate, exact, precise
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preclinical phase n a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial Synonym(s): preclinical trial, preclinical test, preclinical phase
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predecease v die before; die earlier than; "She predeceased her husband"
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predispose v make susceptible; "This illness predisposes you to gain weight"
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premise n a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play" Synonym(s): premise, premiss, assumption v set forth beforehand, often as an explanation; "He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand" furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution" Synonym(s): precede, preface, premise, introduce take something as preexisting and given Synonym(s): premise, premiss
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prepose v place before another constituent in the sentence; "English preposes the adpositions; Japanese postposes them"
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prepositional phrase n a phrase beginning with a preposition
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present perfect tense n a perfective tense used to express action completed in the present; "`I have finished' is an example of the present perfect" Synonym(s): present perfect, present perfect tense
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present progressive tense n a tense used to express action that is on-going at the time of utterance Synonym(s): present progressive, present progressive tense
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present tense n a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking Synonym(s): present, present tense
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press release n an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation Synonym(s): handout, press release, release
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pressurise v increase the pressure on a gas or liquid [syn: supercharge, pressurize, pressurise] maintain a certain pressure; "the airplane cabin is pressurized"; "pressurize a space suit" Synonym(s): pressurize, pressurise increase the pressure in or of; "The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort" Synonym(s): pressurize, pressurise Antonym(s): decompress, depressurise, depressurize
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presuppose v take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand; "I presuppose that you have done your work" Synonym(s): presuppose, suppose require as a necessary antecedent or precondition; "This step presupposes two prior ones" Synonym(s): presuppose, suppose
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pretense n the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending" Synonym(s): pretense, pretence, pretending, simulation, feigning pretending with intention to deceive Synonym(s): pretense, pretence, feigning, dissembling imaginative intellectual play Synonym(s): pretense, pretence, make-believe a false or unsupportable quality Synonym(s): pretension, pretense, pretence an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them" Synonym(s): guise, pretense, pretence, pretext
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previse v warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning; "I forewarned him of the trouble that would arise if he showed up at his ex-wife's house" Synonym(s): forewarn, previse realize beforehand Synonym(s): anticipate, previse, foreknow, foresee
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price increase n increase in price
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primrose n any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads Synonym(s): primrose, primula
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prioritise v assign a priority to; "we have too many things to do and must prioritize" Synonym(s): prioritize, prioritise
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prise v to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail" Synonym(s): pry, prise, prize, lever, jimmy make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry; "They pried the information out of him" Synonym(s): pry, prise regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity" Synonym(s): respect, esteem, value, prize, prise Antonym(s): disesteem, disrespect
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prison house n a prisonlike situation; a place of seeming confinement Synonym(s): prison, prison house a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment Synonym(s): prison, prison house
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prisoner's base n a children's game; two teams capture opposing players by tagging them and taking them to their own base
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private enterprise n an economy that relies chiefly on market forces to allocate goods and resources and to determine prices Synonym(s): market economy, free enterprise, private enterprise, laissez-faire economy Antonym(s): non-market economy
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private-enterprise adj subscribing to capitalistic competition [syn: competitive, free-enterprise(a), private- enterprise(a)]
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privatise v change from governmental to private control or ownership; "The oil industry was privatized" Synonym(s): privatize, privatise
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privy purse n allowance for a monarch's personal expenses
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probable cause n (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure; "a magistrate determined that there was probable cause to search the house"
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process cheese n made by blending several lots of cheese [syn: {process cheese}, processed cheese]
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processed cheese n made by blending several lots of cheese [syn: {process cheese}, processed cheese]
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professionalise v become professional or proceed in a professional manner or in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood Synonym(s): professionalize, professionalise make professional or give a professional character to; "Philosophy has not always been professionalized and used to be a subject pursued only by amateurs" Synonym(s): professionalize, professionalise
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profuse adj produced or growing in extreme abundance; "their riotous blooming" Synonym(s): exuberant, lush, luxuriant, profuse, riotous
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progressive tense n a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going Synonym(s): progressive, progressive tense, imperfect, imperfect tense, continuous tense
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prolapse n the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) Synonym(s): prolapse, prolapsus, descensus v slip or fall out of place, as of body parts; "prolapsed rectum"
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prologise v write or speak a prologue [syn: prologize, prologuize, prologise]
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promise n a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover" Synonym(s): promise, hope v make a promise or commitment Synonym(s): promise, assure promise to undertake or give; "I promise you my best effort" make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election" Synonym(s): predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise give grounds for expectations; "The new results were promising"; "The results promised fame and glory"
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promotional expense n the cost of promoting a product
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pronominal phrase n a phrase that functions as a pronoun [syn: {pronominal phrase}, pronominal]
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propagandise v subject to propaganda Synonym(s): propagandize, propagandise spread by propaganda Synonym(s): propagandize, propagandise
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prophase n the first stage of meiosis the first stage of mitosis
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propose v make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax" Synonym(s): propose, suggest, advise present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity" Synonym(s): project, propose propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" Synonym(s): aim, purpose, purport, propose put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission" Synonym(s): nominate, propose ask (someone) to marry you; "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman" Synonym(s): propose, declare oneself, offer, pop the question
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prose n ordinary writing as distinguished from verse matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression
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proselytise v convert to another faith or religion [syn: proselytize, proselytise]
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protease n any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis Synonym(s): protease, peptidase, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme
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proteinase n any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis Synonym(s): protease, peptidase, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme
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prothrombinase n coagulation factor that is converted to an enzyme that converts prothrombin to thrombin in a reaction that depends on calcium ions and other coagulation factors Synonym(s): prothrombinase, factor X
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Protium guianense n tropical American tree
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Proto-Norse n the Germanic language of Scandinavia up until about 700
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Przevalski's horse n wild horse of central Asia that resembles an ass; now endangered Synonym(s): Przewalski's horse, Przevalski's horse, Equus caballus przewalskii, Equus caballus przevalskii
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Przewalski's horse n wild horse of central Asia that resembles an ass; now endangered Synonym(s): Przewalski's horse, Przevalski's horse, Equus caballus przewalskii, Equus caballus przevalskii
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Psidium guineense n South American tree having fruit similar to the true guava Synonym(s): Brazilian guava, Psidium guineense
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psychoanalyse v subject to psychoanalytic treatment; "I was analyzed in Vienna by a famous psychiatrist" Synonym(s): analyze, analyse, psychoanalyze, psychoanalyse
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psychogalvanic response n a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body Synonym(s): galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon
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ptyalise v expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer" Synonym(s): spit, ptyalize, ptyalise, spew, spue
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pubic louse n a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body Synonym(s): crab louse, pubic louse, crab, Phthirius pubis
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public house n tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals Synonym(s): public house, pub, saloon, pothouse, gin mill, taphouse
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publicise v call attention to; "Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS" Synonym(s): advertise, publicize, advertize, publicise make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare" Synonym(s): publicize, publicise, air, bare
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publishing house n a firm in the publishing business [syn: publisher, publishing house, publishing firm, publishing company]
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pug nose n a short nose; flattened and turned up at the end
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pug-nose adj having a blunt nose; "a pug-nosed boy with freckles"; "a snub-nosed automatic" Synonym(s): pug-nosed, pug-nose, short-nosed, snub-nosed
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pullorum disease n a serious bacterial disease of young chickens [syn: pullorum disease, bacillary white diarrhea, bacillary white diarrhoea]
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pulse n (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients); "the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star" Synonym(s): pulsation, pulsing, pulse, impulse the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; "he could feel the beat of her heart" Synonym(s): pulse, pulsation, heartbeat, beat the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health Synonym(s): pulse, pulse rate, heart rate edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas or beans or lentils etc.) v expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically; "The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it" Synonym(s): pulsate, throb, pulse produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses; "pulse waves"; "a transmitter pulsed by an electronic tube" Synonym(s): pulse, pulsate drive by or as if by pulsation; "A soft breeze pulsed the air"
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pulseless disease n disorder characterized by the absence of a pulse in both arms and in the carotid arteries Synonym(s): Takayasu's arteritis, pulseless disease
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pulverise v destroy completely; "the wrecking ball demolished the building"; "demolish your enemies"; "pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand" Synonym(s): demolish, pulverize, pulverise become powder or dust; "When it was blown up, the building powderized" Synonym(s): powderize, pulverize, pulverise, powderise make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains" Synonym(s): powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulverise
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pump house n a house where pumps (e.g. to irrigate) are installed and operated Synonym(s): pump house, pumping station
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purchase n the acquisition of something for payment; "they closed the purchase with a handshake" something acquired by purchase a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage; "he could get no purchase on the situation" the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever Synonym(s): leverage, purchase v obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store" Synonym(s): buy, purchase Antonym(s): sell
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purple anise n small shrubby tree with purple flowers; found in wet soils of southeastern United States Synonym(s): purple anise, Illicium floridanum
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purpose n an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" Synonym(s): purpose, intent, intention, aim, design what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" Synonym(s): function, purpose, role, use the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" Synonym(s): determination, purpose v propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" [syn: aim, purpose, purport, propose] reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" Synonym(s): purpose, resolve
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purse n a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb" Synonym(s): bag, handbag, pocketbook, purse a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse" a small bag for carrying money a sum of money offered as a prize; "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses" v contract one's lips into a rounded shape gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker; "purse ones's lips" Synonym(s): purse, wrinkle
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pygmy mouse n very small dark greyish brown mouse resembling a house mouse; of Texas and Mexico Synonym(s): pygmy mouse, Baiomys taylori
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pyocyanase n a yellow-green mixture of antibiotics obtained from the bacillus of green pus
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pyrocellulose n nitrocellulose containing less nitrogen than guncotton; used in making smokeless powder
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quantise v approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values Synonym(s): quantize, quantise 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 gravity" Synonym(s): quantize, quantise
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quark cheese n fresh unripened cheese of a smooth texture made from pasteurized milk, a starter, and rennet Synonym(s): quark cheese, quark
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quarter horse n a small powerful horse originally bred for sprinting in quarter-mile races in Virginia
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quartzose adj relating to or made of quartz
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race horse n a horse bred for racing [syn: racehorse, race horse, bangtail]
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racecourse n a course over which races are run [syn: racetrack, racecourse, raceway, track]
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racehorse n a horse bred for racing [syn: racehorse, race horse, bangtail]
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racemose adj having stalked flowers along an elongated stem that continue to open in succession from below as the stem continues to grow; "lilies of the valley are racemose"
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radial pulse n pulse of the radial artery (felt in the wrist)
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radiator hose n a flexible hose between the radiator and the engine block
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radio noise n static at radio wavelengths
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raffinose n a trisaccharide that occurs in sugar beets and cotton seeds and certain cereals
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ragpicker's disease n a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse Synonym(s): pulmonary anthrax, inhalation anthrax, anthrax pneumonia, ragpicker's disease, ragsorter's disease, woolsorter's pneumonia, woolsorter's disease
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ragsorter's disease n a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse Synonym(s): pulmonary anthrax, inhalation anthrax, anthrax pneumonia, ragpicker's disease, ragsorter's disease, woolsorter's pneumonia, woolsorter's disease
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raise n the amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike" Synonym(s): raise, rise, wage hike, hike, wage increase, salary increase an upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn't make it up the rise" Synonym(s): ascent, acclivity, rise, raise, climb, upgrade Antonym(s): declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fall increasing the size of a bet (as in poker); "I'll see your raise and double it" the act of raising something; "he responded with a lift of his eyebrow"; "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up" Synonym(s): lift, raise, heave v raise the level or amount of something; "raise my salary"; "raise the price of bread" raise from a lower to a higher position; "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load" Synonym(s): raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up Antonym(s): bring down, get down, let down, lower, take down cause to be heard or known; express or utter; "raise a shout"; "raise a protest"; "raise a sad cry" collect funds for a specific purpose; "The President raised several million dollars for his college" cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques; "The Bordeaux region produces great red wines"; "They produce good ham in Parma"; "We grow wheat here"; "We raise hogs here" Synonym(s): grow, raise, farm, produce bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children" Synonym(s): rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain" Synonym(s): raise, conjure, conjure up, invoke, evoke, stir, call down, arouse, bring up, put forward, call forth move upwards; "lift one's eyes" Synonym(s): lift, raise construct, build, or erect; "Raise a barn" Synonym(s): raise, erect, rear, set up, put up Antonym(s): dismantle, level, pull down, rase, raze, take down, tear down call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" Synonym(s): arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise; "raise hell"; "raise the roof"; "raise Cain" raise in rank or condition; "The new law lifted many people from poverty" Synonym(s): lift, raise, elevate increase; "This will enhance your enjoyment"; "heighten the tension" Synonym(s): enhance, heighten, raise give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work" Synonym(s): promote, upgrade, advance, kick upstairs, raise, elevate Antonym(s): break, bump, demote, kick downstairs, relegate cause to puff up with a leaven; "unleavened bread" Synonym(s): raise, leaven, prove bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level bet more than the previous player cause to assemble or enlist in the military; "raise an army"; "recruit new soldiers" Synonym(s): recruit, levy, raise put forward for consideration or discussion; "raise the question of promotions"; "bring up an unpleasant topic" Synonym(s): raise, bring up pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth; "raise your `o'" activate or stir up; "raise a mutiny" establish radio communications with; "They managed to raise Hanoi last night" multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project; "raised edges" invigorate or heighten; "lift my spirits"; "lift his ego" Synonym(s): raise, lift put an end to; "lift a ban"; "raise a siege" Synonym(s): lift, raise cause to become alive again; "raise from the dead"; "Slavery is already dead, and cannot be resurrected"; "Upraising ghosts" Synonym(s): resurrect, raise, upraise
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ramose adj having branches [syn: branched, branching, ramose, ramous, ramate]
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ranch house n a one story house with a low pitched roof
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randomise v arrange in random order; "Randomize the order of the numbers" Synonym(s): randomize, randomise
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rase v tear down so as to make flat with the ground; "The building was levelled" Synonym(s): level, raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down Antonym(s): erect, put up, raise, rear, set up
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rat cheese n informal names for American cheddar [syn: rat cheese, store cheese]
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rationalise v structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results; "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits" Synonym(s): rationalize, rationalise defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success" Synonym(s): apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize" Synonym(s): rationalize, rationalise remove irrational quantities from; "This function can be rationalized" Synonym(s): rationalize, rationalise weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet" Synonym(s): cut, prune, rationalize, rationalise
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re-emphasise v emphasize anew; "The director re-emphasized the need for greater productivity" Synonym(s): re-emphasise, re-emphasize
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realise v earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "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" Synonym(s): gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realize, realise, pull in, bring in convert into cash; of goods and property Synonym(s): realize, realise expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass Synonym(s): realize, realise make real or concrete; give reality or substance to; "our ideas must be substantiated into actions" Synonym(s): realize, realise, actualize, actualise, substantiate be fully aware or cognizant of Synonym(s): recognize, recognise, realize, realise, agnize, agnise perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea" Synonym(s): understand, realize, realise, see
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reappraise v appraise anew; "Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly"
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recall dose n an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective Synonym(s): booster, booster dose, booster shot, recall dose
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recluse adj withdrawn from society; seeking solitude; "lived an unsocial reclusive life" Synonym(s): recluse, reclusive, withdrawn n one who lives in solitude [syn: hermit, recluse, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte]
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recognise v show approval or appreciation of; "My work is not recognized by anybody!"; "The best student was recognized by the Dean" Synonym(s): recognize, recognise grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree" Synonym(s): accredit, recognize, recognise detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph" Synonym(s): spot, recognize, recognise, distinguish, discern, pick out, make out, tell apart express greetings upon meeting someone Synonym(s): greet, recognize, recognise express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us" Synonym(s): acknowledge, recognize, recognise be fully aware or cognizant of Synonym(s): recognize, recognise, realize, realise, agnize, agnise perceive to be the same Synonym(s): recognize, recognise accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods" Synonym(s): acknowledge, recognize, recognise, know
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recompense n payment or reward (as for service rendered) the act of compensating for service or loss or injury Synonym(s): recompense, compensation v make amends for; pay compensation for; "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich"; "She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident" Synonym(s): compensate, recompense, repair, indemnify make payment to; compensate; "My efforts were not remunerated" Synonym(s): compensate, recompense, remunerate
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recourse n act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort" Synonym(s): recourse, resort, refuge something or someone turned to for assistance or security; "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying" Synonym(s): recourse, refuge, resort
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recuse v disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case challenge or except to a judge as being incompetent or interested, in canon and civil law
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red grouse n reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain [syn: red grouse, moorfowl, moorbird, moor-bird, moorgame, Lagopus scoticus]
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red-backed mouse n any of several voles of mountainous regions of Eurasia and America Synonym(s): red-backed mouse, redback vole
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redhorse n North American sucker with reddish fins [syn: redhorse, redhorse sucker]
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redispose v dispose anew; "The goods were redisposed at a great loss"
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reductase n an enzyme that catalyses the biochemical reduction of some specified substance
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reflectorise v provide with reflectors, such as chemicals; "the driveway was reflectorized for safety reasons" Synonym(s): reflectorize, reflectorise
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reflex response n an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus Synonym(s): reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction
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refresher course n a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments Synonym(s): refresher course, refresher
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refuse n food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) [syn: garbage, refuse, food waste, scraps] v show unwillingness towards; "he declined to join the group on a hike" Synonym(s): refuse, decline Antonym(s): accept, consent, go for refuse to accept; "He refused my offer of hospitality" Synonym(s): refuse, reject, pass up, turn down, decline Antonym(s): accept, have, take elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation" Synonym(s): defy, resist, refuse Antonym(s): apply, lend oneself refuse to let have; "She denies me every pleasure"; "he denies her her weekly allowance" Synonym(s): deny, refuse Antonym(s): allow, grant resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ; "His body rejected the liver of the donor" Synonym(s): resist, reject, refuse refuse entrance or membership; "They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs" Synonym(s): reject, turn down, turn away, refuse Antonym(s): admit, allow in, intromit, let in
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registered nurse n a graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration Synonym(s): registered nurse, RN
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regularise v bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate" Synonym(s): regulate, regularize, regularise, order, govern Antonym(s): deregulate make regular or more regular; "regularize the heart beat with a pace maker" Synonym(s): regularize, regularise
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regulatory offense n crimes created by statutes and not by common law [syn: statutory offense, statutory offence, regulatory offense, regulatory offence]
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reharmonise v provide with a different harmony; "reharmonize the melody" Synonym(s): reharmonize, reharmonise
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rehearse v engage in a rehearsal (of) [syn: rehearse, practise, practice]
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rehouse v put up in a new or different housing
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reimburse v pay back for some expense incurred; "Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel?" reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss Synonym(s): recoup, reimburse
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reimpose v impose anew; "The fine was reimposed"
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Reiter's disease n an inflammatory syndrome (etiology unknown) predominantly in males; characterized by arthritis and conjunctivitis and urethritis Synonym(s): Reiter's syndrome, Reiter's disease
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relapse n a failure to maintain a higher state [syn: backsliding, lapse, lapsing, relapse, relapsing, reversion, reverting] v deteriorate in health; "he relapsed" [syn: get worse, relapse] Antonym(s): bounce back, get over, get well go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals" Synonym(s): relapse, lapse, recidivate, regress, retrogress, fall back
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relational database n a database in which relations between information items are explicitly specified as accessible attributes; "in a relational database the data are organized as a number of differently sized tables"
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relative clause n a clause introduced by a relative pronoun; "`who visits frequently' is a relative clause in the sentence `John, who visits frequently, is ill'"
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relativise v consider or treat as relative [syn: relativize, relativise]
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release n merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra" the act of liberating someone or something Synonym(s): liberation, release, freeing a process that liberates or discharges something; "there was a sudden release of oxygen"; "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland" an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation Synonym(s): handout, press release, release the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) Synonym(s): dismissal, dismission, discharge, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing" Synonym(s): passing, loss, departure, exit, expiration, going, release a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation Synonym(s): acquittance, release a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism Synonym(s): release, button activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger" Synonym(s): release, outlet, vent the act of allowing a fluid to escape Synonym(s): spill, spillage, release a formal written statement of relinquishment Synonym(s): release, waiver, discharge (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone Synonym(s): release, tone ending v release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall" Synonym(s): let go of, let go, release, relinquish Antonym(s): hold, take hold grant freedom to; free from confinement Synonym(s): free, liberate, release, unloose, unloosen, loose Antonym(s): confine, detain let (something) fall or spill from a container; "turn the flour onto a plate" Synonym(s): turn, release prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper" Synonym(s): publish, bring out, put out, issue, release eliminate (a substance); "combustion products are exhausted in the engine"; "the plant releases a gas" Synonym(s): exhaust, discharge, expel, eject, release generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids; "secrete digestive juices"; "release a hormone into the blood stream" Synonym(s): secrete, release make (information) available for publication; "release the list with the names of the prisoners" Synonym(s): free, release part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne" Synonym(s): release, relinquish, resign, free, give up release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition Synonym(s): release, free, liberate make (assets) available; "release the holdings in the dictator's bank account" Synonym(s): unblock, unfreeze, free, release Antonym(s): block, freeze, immobilise, immobilize
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remilitarise v militarize anew; "Should Japan be remilitarized?" [syn: remilitarize, remilitarise]
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remise n an expensive or high-class hackney a small building for housing coaches and carriages and other vehicles Synonym(s): coach house, carriage house, remise (fencing) a second thrust made on the same lunge (as when your opponent fails to riposte)
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remorse n a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) [syn: compunction, remorse, self-reproach]
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renormalise v make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard; "normalize relations with China"; "normalize the temperature"; "normalize the spelling" Synonym(s): normalize, normalise, renormalize, renormalise
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reorganise v organize anew, as after a setback [syn: reorganize, reorganise, regroup] organize anew; "We must reorganize the company if we don't want to go under" Synonym(s): reorganize, reorganise, shake up
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rephrase v express the same message in different words [syn: paraphrase, rephrase, reword]
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repose n freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool" Synonym(s): rest, ease, repose, relaxation the absence of mental stress or anxiety Synonym(s): peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis a disposition free from stress or emotion Synonym(s): repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquility v put or confide something in a person or thing; "These philosophers reposed the law in the people" be inherent or innate in; Synonym(s): rest, reside, repose lie when dead; "Mao reposes in his mausoleum" lean in a comfortable resting position; "He was reposing on the couch" Synonym(s): recumb, repose, recline put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed" Synonym(s): lay, put down, repose to put something (eg trust) in something; "The nation reposed its confidence in the King"
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reprise v repeat an earlier theme of a composition [syn: reprise, reprize, repeat, recapitulate]
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repulse n an instance of driving away or warding off [syn: rebuff, snub, repulse] v force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack" Synonym(s): repel, repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back be repellent to; cause aversion in Synonym(s): repel, repulse Antonym(s): appeal, attract cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders" Synonym(s): repel, drive, repulse, force back, push back, beat back Antonym(s): attract, draw, draw in, pull, pull in
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repurchase n the act of purchasing back something previously sold [syn: redemption, repurchase, buyback] v buy what had previously been sold, lost, or given away; "He bought back the house that his father sold years ago" Synonym(s): buy back, repurchase
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required course n a course that all students are required to take
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reserve clause n a clause that used to be part of the contract with a professional athlete extending the contract for a year beyond its expiration; "the reserve clause was used to bind players to a particular ball club"
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respiratory disease n a disease affecting the respiratory system [syn: respiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorder]
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response n a result; "this situation developed in response to events in Africa" a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent; "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age" Synonym(s): reaction, response a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics" Synonym(s): answer, reply, response the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors" Synonym(s): reception, response a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply" Synonym(s): reply, response the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals
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rest house n a building used for shelter by travelers (especially in areas where there are no hotels)
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restriction endonuclease n any of the enzymes that cut nucleic acid at specific restriction sites and produce restriction fragments; obtained from bacteria (where they cripple viral invaders); used in recombinant DNA technology Synonym(s): restriction endonuclease, restriction nuclease, restriction enzyme
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restriction nuclease n any of the enzymes that cut nucleic acid at specific restriction sites and produce restriction fragments; obtained from bacteria (where they cripple viral invaders); used in recombinant DNA technology Synonym(s): restriction endonuclease, restriction nuclease, restriction enzyme
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restrictive clause n a subordinate clause that limits or restricts the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies
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retrorse adj bent or curved backward or downward; "leaves with retrorse barbs" Antonym(s): antrorse
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retrousse adj (used of noses) turned up at the end; "a retrousse nose"; "a small upturned nose" Synonym(s): retrousse, tip-tilted, upturned
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reuse v use again after processing; "We must recycle the cardboard boxes" Synonym(s): recycle, reprocess, reuse
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reverse adj directed or moving toward the rear; "a rearward glance"; "a rearward movement" Synonym(s): rearward, reverse of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle; "in reverse gear" Antonym(s): forward reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect Synonym(s): inverse, reverse n a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true" Synonym(s): reverse, contrary, opposite the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed Synonym(s): reverse, reverse gear an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating Synonym(s): reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design Synonym(s): reverse, verso Antonym(s): obverse (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction turning in the opposite direction Synonym(s): reversion, reverse, reversal, turnabout, turnaround v change to the contrary; "The trend was reversed"; "the tides turned against him"; "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern" Synonym(s): change by reversal, turn, reverse turn inside out or upside down Synonym(s): turn back, invert, reverse rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill" Synonym(s): overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse cancel officially; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence" Synonym(s): revoke, annul, lift, countermand, reverse, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of; "when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb" Synonym(s): invert, reverse
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reverse transcriptase n a polymerase that catalyzes the formation of DNA using RNA as a template; found especially in retroviruses
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revise n the act of rewriting something [syn: revision, revisal, revise, rescript] v make revisions in; "revise a thesis" revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving; "We must retool the town's economy" Synonym(s): retool, revise
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revitalise v give new life or vigor to Synonym(s): revitalize, revitalise
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revolutionise v fill with revolutionary ideas [syn: revolutionize, revolutionise, inspire] change radically; "E-mail revolutionized communication in academe" Synonym(s): revolutionize, revolutionise, overturn
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rhapsodise v recite a rhapsody Synonym(s): rhapsodize, rhapsodise say (something) with great enthusiasm Synonym(s): rhapsodize, rhapsodise
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rheumatic heart disease n heart disease caused by recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever; characterized by changes in the myocardium or scarring of the heart valves that reduce the power of the heart to pump blood
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rhizoctinia disease n disease caused by rhizoctinia or fungi of Pellicularia and Corticium
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ribonuclease n a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid Synonym(s): ribonuclease, ribonucleinase, RNase
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ribonucleinase n a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid Synonym(s): ribonuclease, ribonucleinase, RNase
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ribose n a pentose sugar important as a component of ribonucleic acid
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rickettsial disease n infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria Synonym(s): rickettsial disease, rickettsiosis
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riding horse n a lightweight horse kept for riding only [syn: {saddle horse}, riding horse, mount]
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Riggs' disease n chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets Synonym(s): pyorrhea, pyorrhoea, pyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease
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rimose adj having a surface covered with a network of cracks and small crevices; "a tree with rimose bark"
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ring disease n disease of tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas solanacearum Synonym(s): ring rot, ring disease, tobacco wilt
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rinse n a liquid preparation used on wet hair to give it a tint the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing Synonym(s): rinse, rinsing the act of giving a light tint to the hair washing lightly without soap v wash off soap or remaining dirt Synonym(s): rinse, rinse off clean with some chemical process Synonym(s): wash, rinse rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash; "gargle with this liquid" Synonym(s): gargle, rinse
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rise n a growth in strength or number or importance [ant: downfall, fall] the act of changing location in an upward direction Synonym(s): rise, ascent, ascension, ascending an upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn't make it up the rise" Synonym(s): ascent, acclivity, rise, raise, climb, upgrade Antonym(s): declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fall a movement upward; "they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon" Synonym(s): rise, rising, ascent, ascension Antonym(s): fall the amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike" Synonym(s): raise, rise, wage hike, hike, wage increase, salary increase the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises Synonym(s): upgrade, rise, rising slope a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground Synonym(s): lift, rise (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; "the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising of the Holy Ghost"; "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son" Synonym(s): emanation, rise, procession an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates" Synonym(s): rise, boost, hike, cost increase increase in price or value; "the news caused a general advance on the stock market" Synonym(s): advance, rise v move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows" Synonym(s): rise, lift, arise, move up, go up, come up, uprise Antonym(s): come down, descend, fall, go down increase in value or to a higher point; "prices climbed steeply"; "the value of our house rose sharply last year" Synonym(s): rise, go up, climb rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded" Synonym(s): arise, rise, uprise, get up, stand up Antonym(s): lie, lie down, sit, sit down rise up; "The building rose before them" Synonym(s): rise, lift, rear come to the surface Synonym(s): surface, come up, rise up, rise come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose" Synonym(s): originate, arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow move to a better position in life or to a better job; "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of great Synonym(s): ascend, move up, rise go up or advance; "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered" Synonym(s): wax, mount, climb, rise Antonym(s): wane become more extreme; "The tension heightened" Synonym(s): heighten, rise get up and out of bed; "I get up at 7 A.M. every day"; "They rose early"; "He uprose at night" Synonym(s): get up, turn out, arise, uprise, rise Antonym(s): bed, crawl in, go to bed, go to sleep, hit the hay, hit the sack, kip down, retire, sack out, turn in rise in rank or status; "Her new novel jumped high on the bestseller list" Synonym(s): rise, jump, climb up become heartened or elated; "Her spirits rose when she heard the good news" exert oneself to meet a challenge; "rise to a challenge"; "rise to the occasion" take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance Synonym(s): rebel, arise, rise, rise up increase in volume; "the dough rose slowly in the warm room" Synonym(s): rise, prove come up, of celestial bodies; "The sun also rises"; "The sun uprising sees the dusk night fled..."; "Jupiter ascends" Synonym(s): rise, come up, uprise, ascend Antonym(s): go down, go under, set return from the dead; "Christ is risen!"; "The dead are to uprise" Synonym(s): resurrect, rise, uprise
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Rittenhouse n United States astronomer said to have built the first telescope made in America; also the first director of the United States Mint (1732-1796) Synonym(s): Rittenhouse, David Rittenhouse
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ritualise v make or evolve into a ritual; "The growing up of children has become ritualized in many cultures" Synonym(s): ritualize, ritualise
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river horse n massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa Synonym(s): hippopotamus, hippo, river horse, Hippopotamus amphibius
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RNA polymerase n the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA [syn: transcriptase, RNA polymerase]
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RNase n a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid Synonym(s): ribonuclease, ribonucleinase, RNase
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road sense n good judgment in avoiding trouble or accidents on the road
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roadhouse n an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling
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rock rose n any of numerous varieties of helianthemums having small rose-like yellow or white or reddish flowers Synonym(s): rockrose, rock rose small shrubs of scrub and dry woodland regions of southern Europe and North Africa; grown for their showy flowers and soft often downy and aromatic evergreen foliage Synonym(s): rockrose, rock rose
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rocket base n a military base for rocket missiles
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rocking horse n a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride Synonym(s): hobby, hobbyhorse, rocking horse
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rockrose n any of numerous varieties of helianthemums having small rose-like yellow or white or reddish flowers Synonym(s): rockrose, rock rose small shrubs of scrub and dry woodland regions of southern Europe and North Africa; grown for their showy flowers and soft often downy and aromatic evergreen foliage Synonym(s): rockrose, rock rose
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Roman nose n a nose with a prominent slightly aquiline bridge [syn: Roman nose, hooknose]
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Romanise v write in the Latin alphabet; "many shops in Japan now carry neon signs with Romanized names" Synonym(s): Romanize, Romanise, Latinize, Latinise
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romanticise v interpret romantically; "Don't romanticize this uninteresting and hard work!" Synonym(s): romanticize, romanticise, glamorize, glamourise make romantic in style; "The designer romanticized the little black dress" Synonym(s): romanticize, romanticise
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rooming house n a house where rooms are rented [syn: lodging house, rooming house]
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rose adj of something having a dusty purplish pink color; "the roseate glow of dawn" Synonym(s): rose, roseate, rosaceous n any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses [syn: rose, rosebush] pinkish table wine from red grapes whose skins were removed after fermentation began Synonym(s): blush wine, pink wine, rose, rose wine a dusty pink color Synonym(s): rose, rosiness
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rough-house v treat in a rough or boisterous manner
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roughhouse v engage in rough or disorderly play
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roundhouse n workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing
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rouse v become active; "He finally bestirred himself" [syn: bestir, rouse] force or drive out; "The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M." Synonym(s): rout out, drive out, force out, rouse cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" Synonym(s): agitate, rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up Antonym(s): calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"; "Please wake me at 6 AM." Synonym(s): awaken, wake, waken, rouse, wake up, arouse Antonym(s): cause to sleep
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row house n a house that is one of a row of identical houses situated side by side and sharing common walls Synonym(s): row house, town house
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royal house n royal persons collectively; "the wedding was attended by royalty" Synonym(s): royalty, royal family, royal line, royal house
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rubberise v coat or impregnate with rubber; "rubberize fabric for rain coats" Synonym(s): rubberize, rubberise, rubber
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ruffed grouse n valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada Synonym(s): ruffed grouse, partridge, Bonasa umbellus
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ruggedise v produce in a version designed to withstand rough usage; "Detroit ruggedized the family car" Synonym(s): ruggedize, ruggedise
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rugose adj of leaves; ridged or wrinkled
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rum nose n enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol Synonym(s): rhinophyma, hypertrophic rosacea, toper's nose, brandy nose, rum nose, rum-blossom, potato nose, hammer nose, copper nose
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running noose n a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled Synonym(s): noose, running noose, slip noose
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ruse n a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) [syn: ruse, artifice]
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rush rose n woody yellow-flowered perennial of southeastern United States Synonym(s): rush rose, Helianthemum scoparium
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Russel Crouse n United States playwright (1893-1966) [syn: Crouse, Russel Crouse]
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Russian mayonnaise n mayonnaise with horseradish grated onion and chili sauce or catsup; sometimes with caviar added Synonym(s): Russian dressing, Russian mayonnaise
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saccharase n an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose Synonym(s): invertase, saccharase, sucrase
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saccharose n a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent Synonym(s): sucrose, saccharose
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Saccharum bengalense n tough Asiatic grass whose culms are used for ropes and baskets Synonym(s): munj, munja, Saccharum bengalense, Saccharum munja
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Sachs disease n a hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism occurring most frequently in individuals of Jewish descent in eastern Europe; accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue results in death in early childhood Synonym(s): Tay-Sachs disease, Tay- Sachs, Sachs disease, infantile amaurotic idiocy
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saddle horse n a lightweight horse kept for riding only [syn: {saddle horse}, riding horse, mount]
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safe house n a house used as a hiding place or refuge by members of certain organizations
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safety fuse n a slow-burning fuse consisting of a tube or cord filled or saturated with combustible matter; used to ignite detonators from a distance an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded Synonym(s): fuse, electrical fuse, safety fuse
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sage grouse n large grouse of sagebrush regions of North America [syn: sage grouse, sage hen, Centrocercus urophasianus]
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Saint Ambrose n (Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan; the first Church Father born and raised in the Christian faith; composer of hymns; imposed orthodoxy on the early Christian church and built up its secular power; a saint and Doctor of the Church (340?-397) Synonym(s): Ambrose, Saint Ambrose, St. Ambrose
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salad nicoise n typically containing tomatoes and anchovies and garnished with black olives and capers
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salary increase n the amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike" Synonym(s): raise, rise, wage hike, hike, wage increase, salary increase
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Salmon P. Chase n United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873) Synonym(s): Chase, Salmon P. Chase, Salmon Portland Chase
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Salmon Portland Chase n United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873) Synonym(s): Chase, Salmon P. Chase, Salmon Portland Chase
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Samuel F. B. Morse n United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872) Synonym(s): Morse, Samuel Morse, Samuel F. B. Morse, Samuel Finley Breese Morse
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Samuel Finley Breese Morse n United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872) Synonym(s): Morse, Samuel Morse, Samuel F. B. Morse, Samuel Finley Breese Morse
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Samuel Morse n United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872) Synonym(s): Morse, Samuel Morse, Samuel F. B. Morse, Samuel Finley Breese Morse
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San Jose n a city in western California located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay to the south of San Francisco; a center for computer and electronics industries the capital and largest city of Costa Rica Synonym(s): San Jose, capital of Costa Rica
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San Marinese adj of or relating to San Marino or its people; "San Marinese castles" n a native or inhabitant of San Marino
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sand grouse n pigeon-like bird of arid regions of the Old World having long pointed wings and tail and precocial downy young Synonym(s): sandgrouse, sand grouse
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sandgrouse n pigeon-like bird of arid regions of the Old World having long pointed wings and tail and precocial downy young Synonym(s): sandgrouse, sand grouse
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sanitise v make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing [syn: sanitize, sanitise, hygienize, hygienise] make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features; "sanitize a document before releasing it to the press"; "sanitize history"; "sanitize the language in a book" Synonym(s): sanitize, sanitise
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satirise v ridicule with satire; "The writer satirized the politician's proposal" Synonym(s): satirize, satirise, lampoon
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satisfise v decide on and pursue a course of action satisfying the minimum requirements to achieve a goal; "optimization requires processes that are more complex than those needed to merely satisfice" Synonym(s): satisfice, satisfise
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Satyendra N. Bose n Indian physicist who with Albert Einstein proposed statistical laws based on the indistinguishability of particles; led to the description of fundamental particles that later came to be known as bosons Synonym(s): Bose, Satyendra N. Bose, Satyendra Nath Bose
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Satyendra Nath Bose n Indian physicist who with Albert Einstein proposed statistical laws based on the indistinguishability of particles; led to the description of fundamental particles that later came to be known as bosons Synonym(s): Bose, Satyendra N. Bose, Satyendra Nath Bose
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sawhorse n a framework for holding wood that is being sawed [syn: sawhorse, horse, sawbuck, buck]
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scandalise v strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends" Synonym(s): shock, offend, scandalize, scandalise, appal, appall, outrage
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scapose adj resembling or consisting of a scape; having a bare leafless stalk growing directly from the ground; "tulips are scapose flowers"; "a scapose stalk"; "a scapose column"; "the scapose portion of a feather"
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schematise v give conventional form to; "some art forms schematise designs into geometrical patterns" Synonym(s): schematize, schematise
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schmoose n an informal conversation [syn: chat, confab, confabulation, schmooze, schmoose] v talk idly or casually and in a friendly way [syn: shmooze, shmoose, schmooze, schmoose, jawbone]
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schoolhouse n a building where young people receive education; "the school was built in 1932"; "he walked to school every morning" Synonym(s): school, schoolhouse
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Schuller-Christian disease n inflammatory histiocytosis associated with disturbance of cholesterol metabolism; occurs chiefly in young children and is characterized by cystic defects of the skull and diabetes insipidus Synonym(s): Hand-Schuller-Christian disease, Schuller-Christian disease
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sclerotium disease n plant disease cause by fungi of the genus Sclerotium; also one in which sclerotia are formed Synonym(s): sclerotium disease, sclerotium rot
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Scorsese n United States filmmaker (born in 1942) [syn: Scorsese, Martin Scorsese]
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scouse n a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors Synonym(s): lobscouse, lobscuse, scouse
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screw-loose adj not behaving normally Synonym(s): screw-loose, screwy
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scrub nurse n a nurse who helps a surgeon prepare for surgery
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scrutinise v to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror" Synonym(s): size up, take stock, scrutinize, scrutinise examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns" Synonym(s): audit, scrutinize, scrutinise, inspect
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Se n a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite) Synonym(s): selenium, Se, atomic number 34 the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees Synonym(s): southeast, sou'-east, southeastward, SE
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sea horse n either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber Synonym(s): walrus, seahorse, sea horse small fish with horse-like heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position Synonym(s): seahorse, sea horse
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sea louse n marine isopod crustacean Synonym(s): sea louse, sea slater
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sea mouse n any of several large worms having a broad flattened body with a mat of coarse hairs covering the back
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sea purse n the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore Synonym(s): undertow, sea puss, sea-puss, sea purse, sea-purse, sea-poose
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sea-poose n the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore Synonym(s): undertow, sea puss, sea-puss, sea purse, sea-purse, sea-poose
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sea-purse n the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore Synonym(s): undertow, sea puss, sea-puss, sea purse, sea-purse, sea-poose
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seahorse n either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber Synonym(s): walrus, seahorse, sea horse small fish with horse-like heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position Synonym(s): seahorse, sea horse
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second base n the base that must be touched second by a base runner in baseball the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield Synonym(s): second base, second
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Secretary of Defense n the person who holds the secretaryship of the Defense Department; "the first Defense Secretary was James V. Forrestal who was appointed by Truman" Synonym(s): Secretary of Defense, Defense Secretary the position of the head of the Department of Defense; "the position of Defense Secretary was created in 1947" Synonym(s): Secretary of Defense, Defense Secretary
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secretase n a set of enzymes believed to snip pieces off a longer protein producing fragments of amyloid protein that bunch up and create amyloid protein plaques in brain tissue (the pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's)
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secretory phase n the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation; the corpus luteum secretes progesterone which prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo; if fertilization does not occur then menstrual flow begins Synonym(s): secretory phase, luteal phase
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sectionalise v divide into sections, especially into geographic sections; "sectionalize a country" Synonym(s): sectionalize, sectionalise
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secularise v make secular and draw away from a religious orientation; "Ataturk secularized Turkey" Synonym(s): secularize, secularise
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seedcase n the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves) Synonym(s): pod, cod, seedcase
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self-abuse n manual stimulation of your own genital organ for sexual pleasure Synonym(s): self-stimulation, self-abuse
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self-defense n the act of defending yourself [syn: self-defense, {self- defence}, self-protection]
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self-praise n speaking of yourself in superlatives [syn: boast, boasting, self-praise, jactitation]
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semi-automatise v make semiautomatic; "Can we semi-automatize the semantic tagging process?" Synonym(s): semi-automatize, semi- automatise
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semi-detached house n a dwelling that is attached to something on only one side
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semicomatose adj in a state of partial coma
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semidetached house n a house with two units sharing a common wall [syn: {duplex house}, duplex, semidetached house]
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Senegalese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Senegal or its people; "Senegalese villages"; "Senegalese herdsmen" n a native or inhabitant of Senegal
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sense n a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger"; "a sense of self" the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted; "the dictionary gave several senses for the word"; "in the best sense charity is really a duty"; "the signifier is linked to the signified" Synonym(s): sense, signified the faculty through which the external world is apprehended; "in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing" Synonym(s): sense, sensation, sentience, sentiency, sensory faculty sound practical judgment; "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" Synonym(s): common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, sense, mother wit a natural appreciation or ability; "a keen musical sense"; "a good sense of timing" v perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles; "He felt the wind"; "She felt an object brushing her arm"; "He felt his flesh crawl"; "She felt the heat when she got out of the car" Synonym(s): feel, sense detect some circumstance or entity automatically; "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room"; "particle detectors sense ionization" become aware of not through the senses but instinctively; "I sense his hostility"; "i smell trouble"; "smell out corruption" Synonym(s): smell, smell out, sense comprehend; "I sensed the real meaning of his letter"
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sense of purpose n the quality of having a definite purpose [syn: purposefulness, sense of purpose] Antonym(s): aimlessness, purposelessness
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sensibilise v make sensitive or aware; "He was not sensitized to her emotional needs" Synonym(s): sensitize, sensitise, sensify, sensibilize, sensibilise Antonym(s): desensitise, desensitize
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sensitise v cause to sense; make sensitive; "She sensitized me with respect to gender differences in this traditional male- dominated society"; "My tongue became sensitized to good wine" Synonym(s): sensitize, sensitise Antonym(s): desensitise, desensitize make sensitive to a drug or allergen; "Long-term exposure to this medicine may sensitize you to the allergen" Synonym(s): sensitize, sensitise make (a material) sensitive to light, often of a particular colour, by coating it with a photographic emulsion; "sensitize the photographic film" Synonym(s): sensitize, sensitise make sensitive or aware; "He was not sensitized to her emotional needs" Synonym(s): sensitize, sensitise, sensify, sensibilize, sensibilise Antonym(s): desensitise, desensitize
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sensualise v debase through carnal gratification [syn: sensualize, sensualise, carnalize, carnalise]
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sentimentalise v make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities; "Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind"; "These experiences have sentimentalized her" Synonym(s): sentimentalize, sentimentalise look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment; "Don't sentimentalize the past events" Synonym(s): sentimentalize, sentimentalise act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression Synonym(s): sentimentalise, sentimentalize, sentimentize, sentimentise
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sentimentise v act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression Synonym(s): sentimentalise, sentimentalize, sentimentize, sentimentise
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serialise v arrange serially; "Serialize the numbers" [syn: serialize, serialise]
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sermonise v speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes" Synonym(s): sermonize, sermonise, preachify, moralize, moralise
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serum disease n a delayed allergic reaction to the injection of an antiserum caused by an antibody reaction to an antigen in the donor serum Synonym(s): serum sickness, serum disease
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set phrase n an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up Synonym(s): idiom, idiomatic expression, phrasal idiom, set phrase, phrase
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setose adj having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.; "a horse with a short bristly mane"; "bristly shrubs"; "burred fruits"; "setaceous whiskers" Synonym(s): barbed, barbellate, briary, briery, bristled, bristly, burred, burry, prickly, setose, setaceous, spiny, thorny
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settlement house n a center in an underprivileged area that provides community services
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severalise v distinguish or separate Synonym(s): severalize, severalise mark as different; "We distinguish several kinds of maple" Synonym(s): distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart
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severe combined immunodeficiency disease n a congenital disease affecting T cells that can result from a mutation in any one of several different genes; children with it are susceptible to infectious disease; if untreated it is lethal within the first year or two of life Synonym(s): severe combined immunodeficiency, severe combined immunodeficiency disease, SCID
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sex offense n a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat; "most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault" Synonym(s): sexual assault, sexual abuse, sex crime, sex offense
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sexual abuse n a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat; "most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault" Synonym(s): sexual assault, sexual abuse, sex crime, sex offense
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sexual intercourse n the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur Synonym(s): sexual intercourse, intercourse, sex act, copulation, coitus, coition, sexual congress, congress, sexual relation, relation, carnal knowledge
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sexualise v make sexual, endow with sex, attribute sex to; "The god was sexualized and married to another god"; "Some languages sexualize all nouns and do not have a neuter gender" Synonym(s): sexualize, sexualise
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sexually transmitted disease n a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact Synonym(s): venereal disease, VD, venereal infection, social disease, Cupid's itch, Cupid's disease, Venus's curse, dose, sexually transmitted disease, STD
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shaft louse n a louse parasitic on poultry [syn: chicken louse, {shaft louse}, Menopon palladum, Menopon gallinae]
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shamanise v practice shamanism Synonym(s): shamanize, shamanise
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sharp-tailed grouse n large grouse of prairies and open forests of western North America Synonym(s): sharp-tailed grouse, sprigtail, sprig tail, Pedioecetes phasianellus
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shepherd's purse n white-flowered annual European herb bearing triangular notched pods; nearly cosmopolitan as an introduced weed Synonym(s): shepherd's purse, shepherd's pouch, Capsella bursa-pastoris
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shikse n a derogatory term used by Jews to refer to non-Jewish women Synonym(s): shiksa, shikse
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shire horse n British breed of large heavy draft horse [syn: shire, shire horse]
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shmoose v talk idly or casually and in a friendly way [syn: shmooze, shmoose, schmooze, schmoose, jawbone]
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shoulder vise n a vise with jaws that are padded in order to hold lumber without denting it Synonym(s): wood vise, woodworking vise, shoulder vise
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showcase n a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect; "it was a showcase for democracy in Africa" Synonym(s): showcase, show window a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home Synonym(s): case, display case, showcase, vitrine
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shrewmouse n small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles Synonym(s): shrew, shrewmouse
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Siamese adj of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people; "Siamese kings"; "different Thai tribes live in the north" Synonym(s): Thai, Tai, Siamese of or relating to the languages of the Thai people; "Thai tones" Synonym(s): Thai, Tai, Siamese of or relating to Thailand; "the Thai border with Laos" Synonym(s): Thai, Tai, Siamese n a branch of the Tai languages [syn: Thai, Siamese, Central Thai] a native or inhabitant of Thailand Synonym(s): Thai, Tai, Siamese an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building Synonym(s): siamese, siamese connection a slender short-haired blue-eyed breed of cat having a pale coat with dark ears paws face and tail tip Synonym(s): Siamese cat, Siamese
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sickle-cell disease n a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks; characterized by abnormal blood cells having a crescent shape Synonym(s): sickle-cell anemia, sickle-cell anaemia, sickle-cell disease, crescent-cell anemia, crescent- cell anaemia, drepanocytic anemia, drepanocytic anaemia
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side horse n a gymnastic horse with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright handles (pommels) near the center; held upright by two steel supports, one at each end Synonym(s): pommel horse, side horse
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sidewise adv toward one side; "the car slipped sideways into the ditch"; "leaning sideways"; "a figure moving sidewise in the shadows" Synonym(s): sideways, sideway, sidewise with one side forward or to the front; "turned sideways to show the profile"; "crabs seeming to walk sidewise" Synonym(s): sideways, sideway, sidewise from the side; obliquely; "a picture lit sideways"; "scenes viewed sidewise" Synonym(s): sideway, sideways, sidewise
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siege of Syracuse n the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes) Synonym(s): Syracuse, siege of Syracuse the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse Synonym(s): Syracuse, siege of Syracuse
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signal-to-noise n the ratio of signal intensity to noise intensity [syn: signal-to-noise ratio, signal-to-noise, signal/noise ratio, signal/noise, S/N]
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signal/noise n the ratio of signal intensity to noise intensity [syn: signal-to-noise ratio, signal-to-noise, signal/noise ratio, signal/noise, S/N]
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signalise v provide with traffic signals; "signalize a busy intersection" Synonym(s): signalize, signalise communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu" Synonym(s): sign, signal, signalize, signalise point out carefully and clearly Synonym(s): signalize, signalise, point out, call attention make conspicuous or noteworthy Synonym(s): signalize, signalise, distinguish
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silky pocket mouse n small pale yellowish soft-furred rodent of southwestern United States and Mexico Synonym(s): silky pocket mouse, Perognathus flavus
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Simonise v polish with wax; "The motorcycle has been Simonized" [syn: Simonize, Simonise]
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Singhalese adj of or relating to the Sinhalese languages; "the Sinhalese versions of the Ramayana" Synonym(s): Sinhala, Singhalese, Sinhalese of or relating to the Sinhalese people; "Sinhalese rebels fighting the Tamils" Synonym(s): Singhalese, Sinhalese n a native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka [syn: Sinhalese, Singhalese] the Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka Synonym(s): Sinhalese, Singhalese, Sinhala
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singularise v distinguish as singular Synonym(s): singularize, singularise
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Sinhalese adj of or relating to the Sinhalese languages; "the Sinhalese versions of the Ramayana" Synonym(s): Sinhala, Singhalese, Sinhalese of or relating to the Sinhalese people; "Sinhalese rebels fighting the Tamils" Synonym(s): Singhalese, Sinhalese n a native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka [syn: Sinhalese, Singhalese] the Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka Synonym(s): Sinhalese, Singhalese, Sinhala
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sinistrorse adj spiraling upward from right to left; "sinistrorse vines" Synonym(s): sinistrorse, sinistrorsal
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sise n the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one [syn: six, 6, VI, sixer, sise, Captain Hicks, half a dozen, sextet, sestet, sextuplet, hexad]
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sixth sense n grasping the inner nature of things intuitively [syn: insight, sixth sense]
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skin disease n a disease affecting the skin [syn: skin disease, {disease of the skin}, skin disorder]
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slantwise adv at a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction Synonym(s): slantwise, slantways
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slaughterhouse n a building where animals are butchered [syn: abattoir, butchery, shambles, slaughterhouse]
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slenderise v make slender or appear to be slender; "slenderizing skirts" Synonym(s): slenderize, slenderise
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slip noose n a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled Synonym(s): noose, running noose, slip noose
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smokehouse n a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish Synonym(s): smokehouse, meat house
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snow goose n blue goose in the white color phase
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social disease n a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact Synonym(s): venereal disease, VD, venereal infection, social disease, Cupid's itch, Cupid's disease, Venus's curse, dose, sexually transmitted disease, STD
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social intercourse n communication between individuals [syn: intercourse, social intercourse]
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socialise v take part in social activities; interact with others; "He never socializes with his colleagues"; "The old man hates to socialize" Synonym(s): socialize, socialise train for a social environment; "The children must be properly socialized" Synonym(s): socialize, socialise prepare for social life; "Children have to be socialized in school" Synonym(s): socialize, socialise make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies; "Health care should be socialized!" Synonym(s): socialize, socialise
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sod house n a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses Synonym(s): sod house, soddy, adobe housedict (client_read_status): Error reading from socketclient_read_status: Connection reset by peer