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progress collapse: the act of moving forward toward a goal; a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops"; develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"

tint collapse: color lightly; "her greying hair was tinged blond"; "the leaves were tinged red in November"

falsity collapse: the state of being false or untrue; "argument could not determine its truth or falsity"

card collapse: one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes; "he collected cards and traded them with the other boys"; a card certifying the identity of the bearer; "he had to show his card to get in"; (golf) a record of scores (as in golf); "you have to turn in your card to get a handicap"; a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures); "they sent us a card from Miami"; thin cardboard, usually rectangular; ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor; "I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!"

mitigation collapse

padding collapse: artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort

adaptation collapse: (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light); a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form; "the play is an adaptation of a short novel"; the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

ostentation collapse: pretentious or showy or vulgar display; lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity; a gaudy outward display

muzzle collapse: forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose; a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting; fit with a muzzle; "muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"

trap collapse: a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned; a light two-wheeled carriage; a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters; drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas; informal terms for the mouth; something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; "the exam was full of trap questions"; "it was all a snare and delusion"; to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"; catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes"; hold or catch as if in a trap; "The gaps between the teeth trap food particles"; place in a confining or embarrassing position; "He was trapped in a difficult situation"

endure collapse

counter collapse: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted; a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens; a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot; "a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot"; game equipment used in various card or board games; (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers); a person who counts things; in the opposite direction; "run counter"; speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"

converse collapse: a proposition obtained by conversion; turned about in order or relation; "transposed letters"; of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other; "`parental' and `filial' are converse terms"; carry on a conversation

discontinuity collapse: lack of connection or continuity

dodger collapse: a shifty deceptive person

countenance collapse: the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"; the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

assent collapse: agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"; to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore"

dread collapse

stand collapse: a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"; a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; "a one-night stand"; tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade); a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a bedside stand"; an interruption of normal activity; a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area; "they cut down a stand of trees"; the position where a thing or person stands; have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do you stand on the War?"; be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"; be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"; put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"; be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected"; hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"; be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall"; be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!"; remain inactive or immobile; "standing water"; occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand on common ground"

diversity collapse: the condition or result of being changed

dullness collapse: without sharpness or clearness of edge or point; "the dullness of the pencil made his writing illegible"; lack of sensibility; "there was a dullness in his heart"; "without him the dullness of her life crept into her work no matter how she tried to compartmentalize it."; a lack of visual brightness; "the brightness of the orange sky was reflected in the dullness of the orange sea"; the quality of lacking interestingness; "the stories were of a dullness to bring a buffalo to its knees"; the quality of being slow to understand

present collapse: a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking; something presented as a gift; "his tie was a present from his wife"; the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech; "that is enough for the present"; "he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow"; spatial sense; being or existing in a specified place; "the murderer is present in this room"; "present at the wedding"; "present at the creation"; bring forward and present to the mind; "We presented the arguments to him"; "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason"; formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.; hand over formally; introduce; "This poses an interesting question"

top collapse: a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips; "he stared as she buttoned her top"; covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle"; a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin; "he got a bright red top and string for his birthday"; platform surrounding the head of a lower mast; the greatest possible intensity; "he screamed at the top of his lungs"; the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted"; the upper part of anything; "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"; "the title should be written at the top of the first page"; the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat; "a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth"; finish up or conclude; "They topped off their dinner with a cognac"; "top the evening with champagne"; cut the top off; "top trees and bushes"; strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin; reach or ascend the top of; "The hikers topped the mountain just before noon"; provide with a top; "the towers were topped with conical roofs"; be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point; "A star tops the Christmas Tree"

qualification collapse: the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea; "his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform"; an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"; "she has the makings of fine musician"

governor collapse: a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel); the head of a state government

stoop collapse: an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward; small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house; carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward; "The old man was stooping but he could walk around without a cane"; sag, bend, bend over or down; "the rocks stooped down over the hiking path"; descend swiftly, as if on prey; "The eagle stooped on the mice in the field"

chill collapse: coldness due to a cold environment; a sudden numbing dread; a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever; uncomfortably cool; "a chill wind"; "chilly weather"; depress or discourage; "The news of the city's surrender chilled the soldiers"

renew collapse

helmet collapse: a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows; armor plate that protects the head

independence collapse: the successful ending of the American Revolution; "they maintained close relations with England even after independence"; a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail; freedom from control or influence of another or others

banner collapse: long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising; unusually good; outstanding; "a banner year for the company"

kick collapse: the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"; a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"; the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick"; make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown"; stop consuming; "kick a habit"; strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down"; drive or propel with the foot; thrash about or strike out with the feet; kick a leg up

dab collapse: a small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey"; hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"; apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"

pivot collapse: the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot; "the golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot"; axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns; the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver; turn on a pivot

presence collapse: the act of being present; the impression that something is present; "he felt the presence of an evil force"; the immediate proximity of someone or something; "she blushed in his presence"; "he sensed the presence of danger"; "he was well behaved in front of company"; an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby; the state of being present; current existence; "he tested for the presence of radon"

standing collapse: the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position; an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event; social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing"; (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs; "standing room only"; permanent; "a standing army"

lap collapse: movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"; a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"; the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs; "his lap was covered with food stains"; the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"; an area of control or responsibility; "the job fell right in my lap"; take up with the tongue; "The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast"; move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound; "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open"; lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

modification collapse: slightly modified copy; not an exact copy; "a modification of last year's model"; the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

change collapse: the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"; a different or fresh set of clothes; "she brought a change in her overnight bag"; a thing that is different; "he inspected several changes before selecting one"; an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"; the result of alteration or modification; "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains"; money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency; "he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver"; the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due; "I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change"; coins of small denomination regarded collectively; "he had a pocketful of change"; a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event; "he attributed the change to their marriage"; undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"; make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"; cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"; exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares"; remove or replace the coverings of; "Father had to learn how to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed linens"; change clothes; put on different clothes; "Change before you go to the opera"

map collapse: a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it); to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets); explore or survey for the purpose of making a map; "We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist"; make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus"; depict as if on a map; "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face"; plan, delineate, or arrange in detail; "map one's future"; locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences; "map the genes"

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