acrolein | (noun) a pungent colorless unsaturated liquid aldehyde made from propene | Synonyms: propenal |
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barcarole | (noun) a boating song sung by Venetian gondoliers | Synonyms: barcarolle |
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caroler | (noun) a singer of carols | Synonyms: caroller |
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casserole | (noun) large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served | - |
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(noun) food cooked and served in a casserole | - |
escarole | (noun) variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges | Synonyms: chicory escarole, endive |
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glycerole | (noun) a medicine made by mixing a substance in glycerin | Synonyms: glycerite |
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hypercholesterolemia | (noun) the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis | Synonyms: hypercholesteremia |
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lumpenproletariat | (noun) (Marxism) the unorganized lower levels of the proletariat who are not interested in revolutionary advancement | - |
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neurolemma | (noun) thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber | Synonyms: neurilemma |
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neuroleptic | (noun) tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired | Synonyms: antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug |
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parole | (noun) (law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with | - |
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(noun) a promise | Synonyms: word, word of honor |
(noun) a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group | Synonyms: countersign, password, watchword, word |
(verb) release a criminal from detention and place him on parole | - |
parolee | (noun) someone released on probation or on parole | Synonyms: probationer |
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petroleum | (noun) a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | Synonyms: crude, crude oil, fossil oil, oil, rock oil |
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profiterole | (noun) a small hollow pastry that is typically filled with cream and covered with chocolate | - |
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prole | (noun) a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) | Synonyms: proletarian, worker |
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prolegomenon | (noun) a preliminary discussion inserted at the beginning of a book or treatise | - |
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prolepsis | (noun) anticipating and answering objections in advance | - |
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proletarian | (adjective) belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat | - |
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(noun) a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) | Synonyms: prole, worker |
proletarianism | (noun) The condition or political position of a member of the working class. | - |
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proletariat | (noun) a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages | Synonyms: labor, labour, working class |
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rigamarole | (noun) a long and complicated and confusing procedure | Synonyms: rigmarole |
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(noun) a set of confused and meaningless statements | Synonyms: rigmarole |
rigmarole | (noun) a long and complicated and confusing procedure | Synonyms: rigamarole |
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(noun) a set of confused and meaningless statements | Synonyms: rigamarole |
role | (noun) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | Synonyms: function, office, part |
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(noun) normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | - |
(noun) what something is used for | Synonyms: function, purpose, use |
(noun) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | Synonyms: character, part, persona, theatrical role |
roleplay | (verb) perform on a stage or theater | Synonyms: act, play, playact |
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roleplaying | (noun) acting a particular role (as in psychotherapy) | - |
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tirolean | (noun) soft green felt hat with a feather or brush cockade | Synonyms: tyrolean |
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tyrolean | (noun) soft green felt hat with a feather or brush cockade | Synonyms: tirolean |
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