recast
vb. -casts, -casting, -cast (tr).
1) (often foll by as) to give (someone or something) a new role, function, or character.
2) (often foll by as) to cast (an actor or actress) again or in a different part.
3) to cast new actors or actresses for a production of (a play, film, etc.).
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hoot
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airman
n., pl -men.
an aviator, esp a man who serves in his country's air force
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subsume
vb. (tr).
1) to incorporate (an idea, proposition, case, etc.) under a comprehensive or inclusive classification or heading.
2) to consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle.
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meteorologist
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sorority
n., pl -ties chiefly US.
a social club or society for university women
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louse
n., pl lice [laɪs].
1) any wingless bloodsucking insect of the order Anoplura: includes Pediculus capitis (head louse), Pediculus corporis (body louse), and the crab louse, all of which infest man.
2).
3) any of various similar but unrelated insects, such as the plant louse and book louse.
4) (pl louses) slang an unpleasant or mean person.
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5) to remove lice from.
6) (foll by up) slang to ruin or spoil.
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scrapbook
n.a book or album of blank pages in which to mount newspaper cuttings, pictures, etc
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wart
n.1) Also called: verruca.
2) botany a small rounded outgrowth.
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wryly
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scum
n.1) a layer of impure matter that forms on the surface of a liquid, often as the result of boiling or fermentation.
2) the greenish film of algae and similar vegetation surface of a stagnant pond.
3) Also called: dross, scruff.
4) waste matter.
5) a worthless person or group of people.
;vb. scums, scumming, scummed.
6) (tr) to remove scum from.
7) (intr) rare to form a layer of or become covered with scum.
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homophobia
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moisturizer
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moron
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roach
n., pl roaches or roach.
1) a European freshwater cyprinid food fish, Rutilus rutilus, having a deep compressed body and reddish ventral and tail fins.
2) any of various similar fishes.
;n.1) short for cockroach.
2) slang the butt of a cannabis cigarette.
;n. nautical.
1) the amount by which the leech of a fore-and-aft sail projects beyond an imaginary straight line between the clew and the head.
2) the curve at the foot of a square sail.
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depreciation
n.1) accounting.
a) the reduction in value of a fixed asset due to use, obsolescence, etc.
b) the amount deducted from gross profit to allow for such reduction in value.
2) accounting a modified amount permitted for purposes of tax deduction.
3) the act or an instance of depreciating or belittling; disparagement.
4) a decrease in the exchange value of currency against gold or other currencies brought about by excess supply of that currency under conditions of fluctuating exchange rates.
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cast-iron
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scot
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spurn
vb.1) to reject (a person or thing) with contempt.
2) (when intr, often foll by against) archaic to kick (at).
;n.3) an instance of spurning.
4) archaic a kick or thrust.
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acquittal
n.1) criminal law the deliverance and release of a person appearing before a court on a charge of crime, as by a finding of not guilty.
2) a discharge or release from an obligation, duty, debt, etc.
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pander
vb.1) (intr; foll by to) to give gratification (to weaknesses or desires).
2) (archaic when tr) to act as a go-between in a sexual intrigue (for).
;n. also panderer.
3) a person who caters for vulgar desires, esp in order to make money.
4) a person who procures a sexual partner for another; pimp.
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motivator
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turnip
n.1) a widely cultivated plant, Brassica rapa, of the Mediterranean region, with a large yellow or white edible root: family Brassicaceae (crucifers).
2) the root of this plant, which is eaten as a vegetable.
3) any of several similar or related plants.
4) another name for kohlrabi.
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entomologist
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boater
n.a stiff straw hat with a straight brim and flat crown
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autistic
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pulsar
n.any of a number of very small extremely dense objects first observed in 1967, which rotate very rapidly and emit very regular pulses of polarized radiation, esp radio waves. They are thought to be neutron stars formed following supernova explosions
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locust
n.1) any of numerous orthopterous insects of the genera Locusta, Melanoplus, etc., such as L. migratoria, of warm and tropical regions of the Old World, which travel in vast swarms, stripping large areas of vegetation.
2) Also called: locust tree, false acacia.
3) the yellowish durable wood of this tree.
4) any of several similar trees, such as the honey locust and carob.
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strikeout
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panoramic
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scavenger
n.1) a person who collects things discarded by others.
2) any animal that feeds on decaying organic matter, esp on refuse.
3) a substance added to a chemical reaction or mixture to counteract the effect of impurities.
4) a person employed to clean the streets.
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grasshopper
n.1) any orthopterous insect of the families Acrididae (short-horned grasshoppers) and Tettigoniidae (long-horned grasshoppers), typically terrestrial, feeding on plants, and producing a ticking sound by rubbing the hind legs against the leathery forewings.
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3) an iced cocktail of equal parts of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.
4) (modifier) unable to concentrate on any one subject for long.
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tonal
adj.1) of or relating to tone.
2) of, relating to, or utilizing the diatonic system; having an established key.
3).
a) (of an answer in a fugue) not having the same melodic intervals as the subject, so as to remain in the original key.
b) denoting a fugue as having such an answer.
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sacramental
adj.1) of, relating to, or having the nature of a sacrament.
2) bound by or as if by a sacrament.
;n.3) Roman Catholic Church a sacrament-like ritual action, such as the sign of the cross or the use of holy water.
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mousse
n.1) a light creamy dessert made with eggs, cream, fruit, etc., set with gelatine.
2) a similar dish made from fish or meat.
3) the layer of small bubbles on the top of a glass of champagne or other sparkling wine.
4) short for styling mousse.
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suction
n.1) the act or process of sucking.
2) the force or condition produced by a pressure difference, as the force holding a suction cap onto a surface.
3) the act or process of producing such a force or condition.
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masturbation
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corny
adj. cornier, corniest slang.
1) trite or banal.
2) sentimental or mawkish.
3) abounding in corn.
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serotonin
n.a compound that occurs in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets and acts as a neurotransmitter, as well as inducing vasoconstriction and contraction of smooth muscle; 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT)
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libel
n.1) law.
a) the publication of defamatory matter in permanent form, as by a written or printed statement, picture, etc.
b) the act of publishing such matter.
2) any defamatory or unflattering representation or statement.
3) ecclesiastical law a claimant's written statement of claim.
4) Scots law the formal statement of a charge.
;vb. -bels, -belling, -belled or US -bels, -beling, -beled (tr).
5) law to make or publish a defamatory statement or representation about (a person).
6) to misrepresent injuriously.
7) ecclesiastical law to bring an action against (a person) in the ecclesiastical courts.
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molestation
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bluegrass
n.1) any of several North American bluish-green grasses of the genus Poa, esp P. pratensis (Kentucky bluegrass), grown for forage.
2) a type of folk music originating in Kentucky, characterized by a simple harmonized accompaniment.
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gurney
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alfalfa
n.a leguminous plant, Medicago sativa, of Europe and Asia, having compound leaves with three leaflets and clusters of small purplish flowers. It is widely cultivated for forage and as a nitrogen fixer and used as a commercial source of chlorophyll
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acupuncture
n.the insertion of the tips of needles into the skin at specific points for the purpose of treating various disorders by stimulating nerve impulses. Originally Chinese, this method of treatment is practised in many parts of the world
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expertly
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isotope
n.one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number that contain different numbers of neutrons
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terra-cotta
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underpin
vb. -pins, -pinning, -pinned (tr).
1) to support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructure.
2) to give corroboration, strength, or support to.
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cologne
n.a perfumed liquid or solid made of fragrant essential oils and alcohol
;n.an industrial city and river port in W Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rhine: important commercially since ancient times; university (1388). Pop.: 965 954 (2003 est.)
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deformity
n., pl -ties.
1) a deformed condition; disfigurement.
2) pathology an acquired or congenital distortion of an organ or part.
3) a deformed person or thing.
4) a defect, esp of the mind or morals; depravity.
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graciously
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quaker
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dispersal
n.1) the act of dispersing or the condition of being dispersed.
2) the spread of animals, plants, or seeds to new areas.
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aerosol
n.1) a colloidal dispersion of solid or liquid particles in a gas; smoke or fog.
2) a substance, such as a paint, polish, or insecticide, dispensed from a small metal container by a propellant under pressure.
3) Also called: air spray.
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encroach
vb. (intr).
1) (often foll by on or upon) to intrude gradually, stealthily, or insidiously upon the rights, property, etc., of another.
2) to advance beyond the usual or proper limits.
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pursuant
adj.1) (usually postpositive; often foll by to) chiefly law in agreement or conformity.
2) archaic pursuing.
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atrium
n., pl atria [ˈeɪtrɪəˌ ˈɑ:-].
1) the open main court of a Roman house.
2) a central often glass-roofed hall that extends through several storeys in a building, such as a shopping centre or hotel.
3) a court in front of an early Christian or medieval church, esp one flanked by colonnades.
4) anatomy a cavity or chamber in the body, esp the upper chamber of each half of the heart.
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cyst
n.1) pathology any abnormal membranous sac or blisterlike pouch containing fluid or semisolid material.
2) anatomy any normal sac or vesicle in the body.
3) a thick-walled protective membrane enclosing a cell, larva, or organism.
;n. combining form.
indicating a bladder or sac
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contrive
vb.1) (tr) to manage (something or to do something), esp by means of a trick; engineer.
2) (tr) to think up or adapt ingeniously or elaborately.
3) to plot or scheme (treachery, evil, etc.).
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swine
n.1) (pl swines) a coarse or contemptible person.
2) (pl swine).
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pomegranate
n.1) an Asian shrub or small tree, Punica granatum, cultivated in semitropical regions for its edible fruit: family Punicaceae.
2) the many-chambered globular fruit of this tree, which has tough reddish rind, juicy red pulp, and many seeds.
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awning
n.a roof of canvas or other material supported by a frame to provide protection from the weather, esp one placed over a doorway or part of a deck of a ship
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justifiable
adj.capable of being justified; understandable
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acorn
n.the fruit of an oak tree, consisting of a smooth thick-walled nut in a woody scaly cuplike base
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apr
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urchin
n.1) a mischievous roguish child, esp one who is young, small, or raggedly dressed.
2) See: sea urchin, heart urchin.
3) an archaic or dialect name for a: hedgehog.
4) either of the two cylinders in a carding machine that are covered with carding cloth.
5) obsolete an elf or sprite.
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grisly
adj. -lier, -liest.
causing horror or dread; gruesome
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a variant spelling of grizzly
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gingerbread
n.1) a moist brown cake, flavoured with ginger and treacle or syrup.
2).
a) a rolled biscuit, similarly flavoured, cut into various shapes and sometimes covered with icing.
b) (as modifier).
3).
a) an elaborate but unsubstantial ornamentation.
b) (as modifier).
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hypnosis
n., pl -ses [-si:z].
an artificially induced state of relaxation and concentration in which deeper parts of the mind become more accessible: used clinically to reduce reaction to pain, to encourage free association, etc
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garland
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envious
adj.feeling, showing, or resulting from envy
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lentils
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briton
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resounding
adj.1) clear and emphatic; unmistakable.
2) full of or characterized by resonance; reverberating.
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predation
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neoliberal
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yoruba
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melanoma
n., pl -mas or -mata [-mətə] pathology.
a malignant tumour composed of melanocytes, occurring esp in the skin, often as a result of excessive exposure to sunlight
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grimy
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phobia
n. psychiatry.
an abnormal intense and irrational fear of a given situation, organism, or object
;n. combining form.
indicating an extreme abnormal fear of or aversion to
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cynic
n.1) a person who believes the worst about people or the outcome of events.
;adj.2) a less common word for cynical.
3) astronomy of or relating to Sirius, the Dog Star.
;n.a member of a sect founded by Antisthenes that scorned worldly things and held that self-control was the key to the only good
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smirk
n.1) a smile expressing scorn, smugness, etc., rather than pleasure.
;vb.2) (intr) to give such a smile.
3) (tr) to express with such a smile.
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paparazzi
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dissenter
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nab
vb. nabs, nabbing, nabbed (tr) informal.
1) to arrest.
2) to catch (someone) in wrongdoing.
3) to seize suddenly; snatch.
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indelible
adj.1) incapable of being erased or obliterated.
2) making indelible marks.
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nemesis
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annihilate
vb.1) (tr) to destroy completely; extinguish.
2) (tr) informal to defeat totally, as in debate or argument.
3) (intr) physics to undergo annihilation.
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rugby
n.1) a form of football played with an oval ball in which the handling and carrying of the ball is permitted.
2) Canadian another name for Canadian football.
;n.a town in central England, in E Warwickshire: famous public school, founded in 1567. Pop.: 61 988 (2001)
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sleazy
adj. -zier, -ziest.
1) sordid; disreputable.
2) thin or flimsy, as cloth.
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boneless
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vigilante
n.1) one of an organized group of citizens who take upon themselves the protection of their district, properties, etc.
2) Also called: vigilance man.
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giraffe
n., pl -raffes or -raffe.
a large ruminant mammal, Giraffa camelopardalis, inhabiting savannas of tropical Africa: the tallest mammal, with very long legs and neck and a colouring of regular reddish-brown patches on a beige ground: family Giraffidae
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interagency
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emancipation
n.1) the act of freeing or state of being freed; liberation.
2) informal freedom from inhibition and convention.
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relent
vb. (intr).
1) to change one's mind about some decided course, esp a harsh one; become more mild or amenable.
2) (of the pace or intensity of something) to slacken.
3) (of the weather) to become more mild.
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regent
n.1) the ruler or administrator of a country during the minority, absence, or incapacity of its monarch.
2) (formerly) a senior teacher or administrator in any of certain universities.
3) US and Canadian a member of the governing board of certain schools and colleges.
4) rare any person who governs or rules.
;adj.5) (usually postpositive) acting or functioning as a regent.
6) rare governing, ruling, or controlling.
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dumpster
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chloride
n.1) any salt of hydrochloric acid, containing the chloride ion Cl-.
2) any compound containing a chlorine atom, such as methyl chloride (chloromethane), CH3Cl.
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