AbstractPhil/geometric-vocab-256d huggingface dataset:
limanda: a genus of Pleuronectidae; righteye flounders having a humped nose and small scales; the underside is often brightly colored
yellowtail flounder: American flounder having a yellowish tail
pseudopleuronectes: a genus of Pleuronectidae
winter flounder: important American food fish in the winter
microstomus: a genus of Pleuronectidae
lemon sole: European flatfish highly valued as food
hippoglossoides: a genus of Pleuronectidae
american plaice: large American food fish
halibut: marine food fish of the northern Atlantic or northern Pacific; the largest flatfish and one of the largest teleost fishes
hippoglossus: halibuts
atlantic halibut: largest United States flatfish
pacific halibut: a righteye flounder found in the Pacific
bothidae: a family of fish of the order Heterosomata
lefteye flounder: flatfishes with both eyes on the left side of the head
paralichthys: a genus of Bothidae
southern flounder: flounder of southern United States
summer flounder: flounder of eastern coast of North America
etropus: a genus of Bothidae
grey flounder: flounder found from North Carolina to Florida and the eastern Gulf of Mexico
citharichthys: a genus of Bothidae
horned whiff: a whiff found in waters from the Bahamas and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil
scophthalmus: a genus of Bothidae
windowpane: very thin translucent flounder of the Atlantic coast of North America
brill: European food fish
psetta: a genus of Bothidae
turbot: a large brownish European flatfish
cynoglossidae: tonguefishes
tonguefish: left-eyed marine flatfish whose tail tapers to a point; of little commercial value
soleidae: soles
solea: type genus of the Soleidae
european sole: highly valued as food
lemon sole: small European sole
parophrys: a genus of Soleidae
english sole: popular pale brown food flatfish of the Pacific coast of North America
psettichthys: a genus of Soleidae
sand sole: a common flatfish of the Pacific coast of North America
trinectes: a genus of Soleidae
hogchoker: useless as food; in coastal streams from Maine to Texas and Panama
metamere: one of a series of similar body segments into which some animals are divided longitudinally
abandoned ship: a ship abandoned on the high seas
a battery: the battery used to heat the filaments of a vacuum tube
abattis: a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy
abattoir: a building where animals are butchered
abbe condenser: a condenser having 2 or 3 lenses with wide aperture for use in microscopes
abney level: a surveying instrument consisting of a spirit level and a sighting tube; used to measure the angle of inclination of a line from the observer to the target
abortifacient: a drug (or other chemical agent) that causes abortion
abortion pill: an abortion-inducing drug (trade name RU_486) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo
abrader: a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing
abstract expressionism: a New York school of painting characterized by freely created abstractions; the first important school of American painting to develop independently of European styles
abstractionism: an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation
academic gown: a gown worn by academics or judges
acapulco gold: a particularly potent variety of marijuana
accelerator: a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
accelerator: a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
accelerator: a pedal that controls the throttle valve he stepped on the gas
access: a way of entering or leaving he took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge
access: (computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information
accessory: a supplementary component that improves capability
accessory: clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
access road: a short road giving access to an expressway in Britain they call an access road a slip road
accommodating lens implant: a lens implant containing a hinge that allows for both near and far vision (thus mimicking the natural lens of a young person)
accommodation: living quarters provided for public convenience overnight accommodations are available
accordion: a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player
accumulator: (computer science) a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register
acebutolol: an oral beta blocker (trade name Sectral) used in treating hypertension
ace inhibitor: an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure
acetaminophen: an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)
acetanilide: a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
acetate disk: a disk coated with cellulose acetate
acetate rayon: a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
acetophenetidin: a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
acid: street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
acoustic delay line: a delay line based on the time of propagation of sound waves
acrylic: used especially by artists
actifed: trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to treat upper respiratory conditions and minor allergies
action: the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism the piano had a very stiff action
active placebo: a placebo used in experimental tests of a drug that has noticeable side effects an active placebo mimics the side effects of the experimental drug
acyclovir: an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms
adam: street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
adapter: device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
adding machine: a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions
addition: a component that is added to something to improve it the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor
addressing machine: a printer that automatically prints addresses on letters for mailing
adjustable wrench: can be changed to different settings
admixture: an additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base the growing medium should be equal parts of sand and loam with an admixture of peat moss and cow manure a large intermixture of sand
adobe: sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates
adrenergic: drug that has the effects of epinephrine
adz: an edge tool used to cut and shape wood
aeolian harp: a harp having strings tuned in unison; they sound when wind passes over them
aerosol: a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
aertex: a trademark for a loosely woven cotton fabric that is used to make shirts and underwear
afro-wig: a wig that gives the appearance of an Afro hairdo
after-shave: a fragrant lotion for a man's face after shaving
afterthought: an addition that was not included in the original plan the garage was an afterthought
agglomerator: a device that causes material to gather into rounded balls a sonic agglomerator
aglet: ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
aglet: metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
agora: a place of assembly for the people in ancient Greece
aigrette: a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume
air base: a base for military aircraft
airbrake: a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft
air conditioner: a system that keeps air cool and dry
aircraft carrier: a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings
air cushion: a cushion usually made of rubber or plastic that can be inflated
air cushion: a mechanical device using confined air to absorb the shock of motion
airdock: a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
airfield: a place where planes take off and land
air filter: a filter that removes dust from the air that passes through it
airfoil: a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
air force research laboratory: a United States Air Force defense laboratory responsible for discovering and developing and integrating fighting technologies for aerospace forces
air gun: a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air
air hammer: a hammer driven by compressed air
airline: a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers
airline: a hose that carries air under pressure
airlock: a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
air passage: a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
airplane: an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane
airplane propeller: a propeller that rotates to push against air
airport: an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
air pump: a pump that moves air in or out of something
air shaft: a shaft for ventilation
airship: a steerable self-propelled aircraft
airstrip: an airfield without normal airport facilities
air terminal: a terminal that serves air travelers or air freight
air-to-ground missile: a missile designed to be launched from an airplane at a target on the ground
aisle: passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
aladdin's lamp: (Arabian Nights) a magical lamp from which Aladdin summoned a genie
alarm: a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
alarm clock: a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time
alaskan pipeline: an oil pipeline that runs 800 miles from wells at Prudhoe Bay to the port of Valdez
albuterol: a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness
alcohol thermometer: thermometer consisting of a glass capillary tube marked with degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit and containing alcohol which rises or falls as it expands or contracts with changes in temperature
alcove: a small recess opening off a larger room
alendronate: a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause
alhambra: a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages
alidade: surveying instrument used with a plane table for drawing lines of sight on a distant object and for measuring angles
alidade: surveying instrument consisting of the upper movable part of a theodolite including the telescope and its attachments
a-line: women's clothing that has a fitted top and a flared skirt that is widest at the hemline it is called the A-line because the effect resembles the capital letter A
allen screw: a screw with a hexagonal hole in the head
allen wrench: a wrench for Allen screws
alley: a narrow street with walls on both sides
allopurinol: a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
alms dish: a tray for collecting the offering from a congregation
aloes: a purgative made from the leaves of aloe
alpha blocker: any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
alprazolam: an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class
altar: the table in Christian churches where communion is given
altarpiece: a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table
alto relievo: a sculptural relief in which forms extend out from the background to at least half their depth
aluminum foil: foil made of aluminum
amati: a violin made by Nicolo Amati or a member of his family
ambulatory: a covered walkway (as in a cloister) it has an ambulatory and seven chapels
americana: any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of America
american flag: the national flag of the United States of America
american organ: a free-reed instrument in which air is drawn in through reeds by suction bellows
american stock exchange: a stock exchange in New York
aminopyrine: a white crystalline substance used as an analgesic and antipyretic
amiodarone: an antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Cordarone) that has potentially fatal side effects and is used to control serious heart rhythm problems only when safer agents have been ineffective
amitriptyline: a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
amlodipine besylate: a vasodilator (trade name Norvasc) taken in tablet form; prescribed for hypertension and angina pectoris
ammunition: projectiles to be fired from a gun
amobarbital sodium: the sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic
amoxicillin: an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections
amphetamine: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
amphetamine sulfate: a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system
amphibian: an airplane designed to take off and land on water
amphibian: a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
amphitheater: an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
amphitheater: a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
ampicillin: semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)
amrinone: a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium
amulet: a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
analgesic: a medicine used to relieve pain
analog computer: a computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages)
analytical balance: a beam balance of great precision used in quantitative chemical analysis
analyzer: an instrument that performs analyses
anamorphosis: a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
anchor: a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
anchor chain: the chain or rope that attaches an anchor to a vessel
anchor light: a light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor
and circuit: a circuit in a computer that fires only when all of its inputs fire
andiron: metal supports for logs in a fireplace the andirons were too hot to touch
android: an automaton that resembles a human being
anemometer: a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind
aneroid barometer: a barometer that measures pressure without using fluids
anesthetic: a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
angiogram: an X-ray representation of blood vessels made after the injection of a radiopaque substance angiograms are produced by angiography
angiotensin: any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
angiotensin i: a physiologically inactive form of angiotensin that is the precursor to angiotensin II
angiotensin ii: a potent vasopressor agent formed from angiotensin I
angiotensin ii inhibitor: an agent that retards or restrains the action of angiotensin II
angle bracket: an L-shaped metal bracket
angostura bridge: a suspension bridge across the Orinoco River at Ciudad Bolivar
anklet: an ornament worn around the ankle
anklet: a sock that reaches just above the ankle
annex: an addition that extends a main building
annulet: molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column
annulet: (heraldry) a charge in the shape of a circle a hollow roundel
antenna: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
anteroom: a large entrance or reception room or area
antiaircraft: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
antiarrhythmic: a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm
antibacterial: any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
antiballistic missile: a defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks placed limits on the deployment of ABMs
antibiotic: a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections when antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs
anticholinergic: a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine
anticoagulant: medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood
anticonvulsant: a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
antidepressant: any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
antidiabetic: a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus
antidiarrheal: a drug used to control or stop diarrhea
antidiuretic: a drug that limits the formation of urine
antidote: a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
antiemetic: a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting
antifungal: any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
anti-g suit: worn by fliers and astronauts to counteract the forces of gravity and acceleration
antihypertensive: a drug that reduces high blood pressure
anti-inflammatory: a medicine intended to reduce inflammation
antimalarial: a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria
antineoplastic: any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function
antiprotozoal: a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa
antipyretic: any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever
antispasmodic: a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
anti-tnf compound: a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints
antiviral: any drug that destroys viruses
antonine wall: a fortification 37 miles long across the narrowest part of southern Scotland (between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde); built in 140 to mark the frontier of the Roman province of Britain
apartment: a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
apartment building: a building that is divided into apartments
apc: a drug combination found in some over-the-counter headache remedies (aspirin and phenacetin and caffeine)
apiary: a shed containing a number of beehives
apparatus: equipment designed to serve a specific function
apparel: clothing in general she was refined in her choice of apparel he always bought his clothes at the same store fastidious about his dress
appian way: an ancient Roman road in Italy extending south from Rome to Brindisi; begun in 312 BC
appliance: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
applicator: a device for applying a substance
appointment: (usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)
approach trench: a trench that provides protected passage between the rear and front lines of a defensive position
apse: a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar
aqualung: a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
aquarium: a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
araroba: a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases
arbor: a framework that supports climbing plants the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park
arboretum: a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition
arcade: a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
arch: a passageway under a curved masonry construction they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory
arc lamp: a lamp that produces light when electric current flows across the gap between two electrodes
arctic: a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
area: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
arena: a playing field where sports events take place
arena theater: a theater arranged with seats around at least three sides of the stage
argyle: a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)
argyle: a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland
argyll: a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
ark: (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
arm: any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm the arm of the record player an arm of the sea a branch of the sewer
arm guard: a pad worn by football players and hockey goalkeepers
armillary sphere: a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars
armlet: a band worn around the arm for decoration
armor: protective covering made of metal and used in combat
armored car: a military combat vehicle on wheels with light armor (and usually a machine gun)
armored car: an armor-plated truck with strong doors and locks used to transport money or valuables the paintings were delivered to the museum in an air-conditioned armored car
armored personnel carrier: (military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry
armored vehicle: a vehicle that is protected by armor plate
armor plate: specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
armory: a place where arms are manufactured
army high performance computing research center: a United States defense laboratory to conduct research in high-performance computing for defense technology applications; a partnership of government and university and industry
arquebus: an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
array: especially fine or decorative clothing
arrester: a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier
arsenal: a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms
arsenal: all the weapons and equipment that a country has
art: the products of human creativity; works of art collectively an art exhibition a fine collection of art
artemision at ephesus: the large temple of the Greek goddess Artemis which was begun at Ephesus in 541 BC and completed 220 years later; the temple was destroyed by the Goths in 262
artificial horizon: a navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot
artificial kidney: a machine that uses dialysis to remove impurities and waste products from the bloodstream before returning the blood to the patient's body
artillery: large but transportable armament