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Consider the following sentence: She described herself as having the same kind of `` irresponsible '' feeling as she had once experienced under hypnosis .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "having" among the following definitions:
1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
2) have as a feature
3) go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
4) have ownership or possession of
5) cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
6) serve oneself to, or consume regularly
7) have a personal or business relationship with someone
8) organize or be responsible for
9) have left
10) be confronted with
11) undergo
12) suffer from; be ill with
13) cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
14) receive willingly something given or offered
15) get something; come into possession of
16) undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
17) achieve a point or goal
18) cause to be born
19) have sex with; archaic use. | 1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. |
Consider the following sentence: She described herself as having the same kind of `` irresponsible '' feeling as she had once experienced under hypnosis .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "experienced" among the following definitions:
1) go or live through
2) have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
3) go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
4) undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
5) undergo. | 3) go through (mental or physical states or experiences). |
Consider the following sentence: She ascribed her delight with both experiences to the effect they seemed to have of temporarily removing from her the controls which she felt so compulsively necessary to maintain even when it might seem appropriate to relax these controls .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "ascribed" among the following definitions:
1) attribute or credit to. | 1) attribute or credit to. |
Consider the following sentence: She ascribed her delight with both experiences to the effect they seemed to have of temporarily removing from her the controls which she felt so compulsively necessary to maintain even when it might seem appropriate to relax these controls .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "seemed" among the following definitions:
1) give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
2) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
3) appear to exist
4) appear to one's own mind or opinion. | 1) give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect. |
Consider the following sentence: She ascribed her delight with both experiences to the effect they seemed to have of temporarily removing from her the controls which she felt so compulsively necessary to maintain even when it might seem appropriate to relax these controls .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "have" among the following definitions:
1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
2) have as a feature
3) go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
4) have ownership or possession of
5) cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
6) serve oneself to, or consume regularly
7) have a personal or business relationship with someone
8) organize or be responsible for
9) have left
10) be confronted with
11) undergo
12) suffer from; be ill with
13) cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
14) receive willingly something given or offered
15) get something; come into possession of
16) undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
17) achieve a point or goal
18) cause to be born
19) have sex with; archaic use. | 1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. |
Consider the following sentence: She ascribed her delight with both experiences to the effect they seemed to have of temporarily removing from her the controls which she felt so compulsively necessary to maintain even when it might seem appropriate to relax these controls .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "removing" among the following definitions:
1) remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
2) remove from a position or an office
3) dispose of
4) cause to leave
5) shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes
6) go away or leave
7) kill intentionally and with premeditation
8) get rid of something abstract. | 1) remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract. |
Consider the following sentence: She ascribed her delight with both experiences to the effect they seemed to have of temporarily removing from her the controls which she felt so compulsively necessary to maintain even when it might seem appropriate to relax these controls .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "felt" among the following definitions:
1) undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
2) come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds
3) perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
4) be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
5) have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude
6) undergo passive experience of:
7) be felt or perceived in a certain way
8) grope or feel in search of something
9) examine by touch
10) examine (a body part) by palpation
11) find by testing or cautious exploration
12) produce a certain impression
13) pass one's hands over the sexual organs of. | 2) come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds. |
Consider the following sentence: She ascribed her delight with both experiences to the effect they seemed to have of temporarily removing from her the controls which she felt so compulsively necessary to maintain even when it might seem appropriate to relax these controls .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "maintain" among the following definitions:
1) keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
2) keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
3) supply with necessities and support
4) state categorically
5) have and exercise
6) maintain for use and service
7) maintain by writing regular records
8) state or assert
9) support against an opponent
10) stick to correctly or closely. | 1) keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,. |
Consider the following sentence: She ascribed her delight with both experiences to the effect they seemed to have of temporarily removing from her the controls which she felt so compulsively necessary to maintain even when it might seem appropriate to relax these controls .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "seem" among the following definitions:
1) give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
2) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
3) appear to exist
4) appear to one's own mind or opinion. | 1) give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect. |
Consider the following sentence: She ascribed her delight with both experiences to the effect they seemed to have of temporarily removing from her the controls which she felt so compulsively necessary to maintain even when it might seem appropriate to relax these controls .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "relax" among the following definitions:
1) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
2) make less taut
3) become loose or looser or less tight
4) cause to feel relaxed
5) become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
6) make less severe or strict
7) become less severe or strict
8) make less active or fast. | 2) make less taut. |
Consider the following sentence: Many subjects attributed differences in Kohnstamm reactivity to differences in degrees of subjective control - voluntary as the Kohnstamm-positive subjects perceived it and involuntary as the Kohnstamm-negative subjects perceived it .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "attributed" among the following definitions:
1) attribute or credit to
2) decide as to where something belongs in a scheme. | 1) attribute or credit to. |
Consider the following sentence: Many subjects attributed differences in Kohnstamm reactivity to differences in degrees of subjective control - voluntary as the Kohnstamm-positive subjects perceived it and involuntary as the Kohnstamm-negative subjects perceived it .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "perceived" among the following definitions:
1) to become aware of through the senses
2) become conscious of. | 1) to become aware of through the senses. |
Consider the following sentence: Many subjects attributed differences in Kohnstamm reactivity to differences in degrees of subjective control - voluntary as the Kohnstamm-positive subjects perceived it and involuntary as the Kohnstamm-negative subjects perceived it .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "perceived" among the following definitions:
1) to become aware of through the senses
2) become conscious of. | 1) to become aware of through the senses. |
Consider the following sentence: These suggested interpretations were given by the subjects spontaneously when they were told that there were people who reacted differently than they had .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "given" among the following definitions:
1) cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
2) be the cause or source of
3) transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
4) convey or reveal information
5) convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
6) organize or be responsible for
7) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
8) give as a present; make a gift of
9) cause to happen or be responsible for
10) dedicate
11) give or supply
12) transmit (knowledge or skills)
13) bring about
14) leave with; give temporarily
15) emit or utter
16) endure the loss of
17) place into the hands or custody of
18) give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
19) give (as medicine)
20) give or convey physically
21) bestow
22) bestow, especially officially
23) move in order to make room for someone for something
24) give food to
25) contribute to some cause
26) break down, literally or metaphorically
27) estimate the duration or outcome of something
28) execute and deliver
29) deliver in exchange or recompense
30) afford access to
31) present to view
32) perform for an audience
33) be flexible under stress of physical force
34) propose
35) accord by verdict
36) manifest or show
37) offer in good faith
38) submit for consideration, judgment, or use
39) guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
40) allow to have or take
41) inflict as a punishment
42) occur
43) consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
44) proffer (a body part). | 2) be the cause or source of. |
Consider the following sentence: These suggested interpretations were given by the subjects spontaneously when they were told that there were people who reacted differently than they had .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "told" among the following definitions:
1) express in words
2) let something be known
3) narrate or give a detailed account of
4) give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
5) discern or comprehend
6) inform positively and with certainty and confidence
7) give evidence
8) mark as different. | 1) express in words. |
Consider the following sentence: These suggested interpretations were given by the subjects spontaneously when they were told that there were people who reacted differently than they had .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "reacted" among the following definitions:
1) show a response or a reaction to something
2) act against or in opposition to
3) undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions. | 1) show a response or a reaction to something. |
Consider the following sentence: The Kohnstamm-positive subjects described the vivid experience of having their arms rise as one in which they exercised no control .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "described" among the following definitions:
1) give a description of
2) to give an account or representation of in words
3) make a mark or lines on a surface
4) identify as in botany or biology, for example. | 1) give a description of. |
Consider the following sentence: The Kohnstamm-positive subjects described the vivid experience of having their arms rise as one in which they exercised no control .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "having" among the following definitions:
1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
2) have as a feature
3) go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
4) have ownership or possession of
5) cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
6) serve oneself to, or consume regularly
7) have a personal or business relationship with someone
8) organize or be responsible for
9) have left
10) be confronted with
11) undergo
12) suffer from; be ill with
13) cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
14) receive willingly something given or offered
15) get something; come into possession of
16) undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
17) achieve a point or goal
18) cause to be born
19) have sex with; archaic use. | 1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. |
Consider the following sentence: The Kohnstamm-positive subjects described the vivid experience of having their arms rise as one in which they exercised no control .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "rise" among the following definitions:
1) move upward
2) increase in value or to a higher point
3) rise to one's feet
4) rise up
5) come to the surface
6) come into existence; take on form or shape
7) move to a better position in life or to a better job; "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of great
8) go up or advance
9) become more extreme
10) get up and out of bed
11) rise in rank or status
12) become heartened or elated
13) exert oneself to meet a challenge
14) take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
15) increase in volume
16) come up, of celestial bodies
17) return from the dead. | 1) move upward. |
Consider the following sentence: The Kohnstamm-positive subjects described the vivid experience of having their arms rise as one in which they exercised no control .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "exercised" among the following definitions:
1) put to use
2) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
3) give a workout to
4) do physical exercise
5) learn by repetition. | 1) put to use. |
Consider the following sentence: They explained its absence in others on the basis of an intervention of control factors .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "explained" among the following definitions:
1) make plain and comprehensible
2) define
3) serve as a reason or cause or justification of. | 1) make plain and comprehensible. |
Consider the following sentence: They felt that they too could counteract the upward arm movement by a voluntary effort after they had once experienced the reaction .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "felt" among the following definitions:
1) undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
2) come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds
3) perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
4) be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
5) have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude
6) undergo passive experience of:
7) be felt or perceived in a certain way
8) grope or feel in search of something
9) examine by touch
10) examine (a body part) by palpation
11) find by testing or cautious exploration
12) produce a certain impression
13) pass one's hands over the sexual organs of. | 2) come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds. |
Consider the following sentence: They felt that they too could counteract the upward arm movement by a voluntary effort after they had once experienced the reaction .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "counteract" among the following definitions:
1) act in opposition to
2) oppose or check by a counteraction
3) oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
4) destroy property or hinder normal operations. | 1) act in opposition to. |
Consider the following sentence: They felt that they too could counteract the upward arm movement by a voluntary effort after they had once experienced the reaction .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "experienced" among the following definitions:
1) go or live through
2) have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
3) go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
4) undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
5) undergo. | 1) go or live through. |
Consider the following sentence: Some of those who did not initially react with an arm-elevation also associated their behavior in the situation with control factors - an inability to relinquish control voluntarily .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "react" among the following definitions:
1) show a response or a reaction to something
2) act against or in opposition to
3) undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions. | 1) show a response or a reaction to something. |
Consider the following sentence: Some of those who did not initially react with an arm-elevation also associated their behavior in the situation with control factors - an inability to relinquish control voluntarily .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "associated" among the following definitions:
1) make a logical or causal connection
2) keep company with; hang out with
3) bring or come into association or action. | 1) make a logical or causal connection. |
Consider the following sentence: Some of those who did not initially react with an arm-elevation also associated their behavior in the situation with control factors - an inability to relinquish control voluntarily .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "relinquish" among the following definitions:
1) part with a possession or right
2) do without or cease to hold or adhere to
3) turn away from; give up
4) release, as from one's grip. | 1) part with a possession or right. |
Consider the following sentence: One subject spontaneously asked ( after her arm had finally risen ) , `` Do you suppose I was unconsciously keeping it down before '' ?
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "asked" among the following definitions:
1) inquire about
2) make a request or demand for something to somebody
3) direct or put; seek an answer to
4) consider obligatory; request and expect
5) address a question to and expect an answer from
6) require as useful, just, or proper
7) require or ask for as a price or condition. | 1) inquire about. |
Consider the following sentence: One subject spontaneously asked ( after her arm had finally risen ) , `` Do you suppose I was unconsciously keeping it down before '' ?
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "risen" among the following definitions:
1) move upward
2) increase in value or to a higher point
3) rise to one's feet
4) rise up
5) come to the surface
6) come into existence; take on form or shape
7) move to a better position in life or to a better job; "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of great
8) go up or advance
9) become more extreme
10) get up and out of bed
11) rise in rank or status
12) become heartened or elated
13) exert oneself to meet a challenge
14) take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
15) increase in volume
16) come up, of celestial bodies
17) return from the dead. | 1) move upward. |
Consider the following sentence: One subject spontaneously asked ( after her arm had finally risen ) , `` Do you suppose I was unconsciously keeping it down before '' ?
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "suppose" among the following definitions:
1) express a supposition
2) expect, believe, or suppose
3) to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
4) take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
5) require as a necessary antecedent or precondition. | 3) to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds. |
Consider the following sentence: One subject spontaneously asked ( after her arm had finally risen ) , `` Do you suppose I was unconsciously keeping it down before '' ?
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "keeping" among the following definitions:
1) keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
2) continue a certain state, condition, or activity
3) retain possession of
4) stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
5) conform one's action or practice to
6) stick to correctly or closely
7) look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
8) maintain by writing regular records
9) supply with room and board
10) allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
11) supply with necessities and support
12) fail to spoil or rot
13) behave as expected during of holidays or rites
14) keep under control; keep in check
15) maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
16) raise
17) retain rights to
18) store or keep customarily
19) have as a supply
20) maintain for use and service
21) hold and prevent from leaving
22) prevent (food) from rotting. | 1) keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,. |
Consider the following sentence: Another said that her arm did not go up at first `` because I would n't let it ; I thought it was n't supposed to '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "said" among the following definitions:
1) express in words
2) report or maintain
3) express a supposition
4) have or contain a certain wording or form
5) give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
6) speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
7) communicate or express nonverbally
8) utter aloud
9) state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
10) recite or repeat a fixed text
11) indicate. | 1) express in words. |
Consider the following sentence: Another said that her arm did not go up at first `` because I would n't let it ; I thought it was n't supposed to '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "go up" among the following definitions:
1) move upward
2) increase in value or to a higher point
3) move towards
4) be erected, built, or constructed
5) go upward with gradual or continuous progress
6) burn completely; be consumed or destroyed by fire
7) travel up,. | 1) move upward. |
Consider the following sentence: Another said that her arm did not go up at first `` because I would n't let it ; I thought it was n't supposed to '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "let" among the following definitions:
1) make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
2) actively cause something to happen
3) consent to, give permission
4) cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
5) leave unchanged
6) grant use or occupation of under a term of contract. | 1) make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen. |
Consider the following sentence: Another said that her arm did not go up at first `` because I would n't let it ; I thought it was n't supposed to '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "thought" among the following definitions:
1) judge or regard; look upon; judge
2) expect, believe, or suppose
3) use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
4) recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
5) imagine or visualize
6) focus one's attention on a certain state
7) have in mind as a purpose
8) decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting
9) ponder; reflect on, or reason about
10) dispose the mind in a certain way
11) have or formulate in the mind
12) be capable of conscious thought
13) bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation. | 1) judge or regard; look upon; judge. |
Consider the following sentence: Another said that her arm did not go up at first `` because I would n't let it ; I thought it was n't supposed to '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "was" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: This subject was one who gave an arm-elevation on the second trial in the nai ^ ve state but not in the first .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "was" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: This subject was one who gave an arm-elevation on the second trial in the nai ^ ve state but not in the first .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "gave" among the following definitions:
1) cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
2) be the cause or source of
3) transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
4) convey or reveal information
5) convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
6) organize or be responsible for
7) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
8) give as a present; make a gift of
9) cause to happen or be responsible for
10) dedicate
11) give or supply
12) transmit (knowledge or skills)
13) bring about
14) leave with; give temporarily
15) emit or utter
16) endure the loss of
17) place into the hands or custody of
18) give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
19) give (as medicine)
20) give or convey physically
21) bestow
22) bestow, especially officially
23) move in order to make room for someone for something
24) give food to
25) contribute to some cause
26) break down, literally or metaphorically
27) estimate the duration or outcome of something
28) execute and deliver
29) deliver in exchange or recompense
30) afford access to
31) present to view
32) perform for an audience
33) be flexible under stress of physical force
34) propose
35) accord by verdict
36) manifest or show
37) offer in good faith
38) submit for consideration, judgment, or use
39) guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
40) allow to have or take
41) inflict as a punishment
42) occur
43) consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
44) proffer (a body part). | 2) be the cause or source of. |
Consider the following sentence: She had felt that her arm wanted to go up in the first trial , but had consciously prevented it from so doing .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "felt" among the following definitions:
1) undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
2) come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds
3) perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
4) be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
5) have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude
6) undergo passive experience of:
7) be felt or perceived in a certain way
8) grope or feel in search of something
9) examine by touch
10) examine (a body part) by palpation
11) find by testing or cautious exploration
12) produce a certain impression
13) pass one's hands over the sexual organs of. | 2) come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds. |
Consider the following sentence: She had felt that her arm wanted to go up in the first trial , but had consciously prevented it from so doing .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "wanted" among the following definitions:
1) feel or have a desire for; want strongly
2) have need of
3) hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
4) wish or demand the presence of
5) be without, lack; be deficient in. | 1) feel or have a desire for; want strongly. |
Consider the following sentence: She had felt that her arm wanted to go up in the first trial , but had consciously prevented it from so doing .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "go up" among the following definitions:
1) move upward
2) increase in value or to a higher point
3) move towards
4) be erected, built, or constructed
5) go upward with gradual or continuous progress
6) burn completely; be consumed or destroyed by fire
7) travel up,. | 1) move upward. |
Consider the following sentence: She had felt that her arm wanted to go up in the first trial , but had consciously prevented it from so doing .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "prevented" among the following definitions:
1) keep from happening or arising; make impossible
2) stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state. | 1) keep from happening or arising; make impossible. |
Consider the following sentence: She had felt that her arm wanted to go up in the first trial , but had consciously prevented it from so doing .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "doing" among the following definitions:
1) engage in
2) carry out or perform an action
3) get (something) done
4) proceed or get along
5) give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
6) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
7) be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
8) create or design, often in a certain way
9) behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
10) spend time in prison or in a labor camp
11) carry on or function
12) arrange attractively
13) travel or traverse (a distance). | 1) engage in. |
Consider the following sentence: She explained nonreactivity of others by saying that they were `` not letting themselves relax '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "explained" among the following definitions:
1) make plain and comprehensible
2) define
3) serve as a reason or cause or justification of. | 1) make plain and comprehensible. |
Consider the following sentence: She explained nonreactivity of others by saying that they were `` not letting themselves relax '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "saying" among the following definitions:
1) express in words
2) report or maintain
3) express a supposition
4) have or contain a certain wording or form
5) give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
6) speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
7) communicate or express nonverbally
8) utter aloud
9) state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
10) recite or repeat a fixed text
11) indicate. | 1) express in words. |
Consider the following sentence: She explained nonreactivity of others by saying that they were `` not letting themselves relax '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "letting" among the following definitions:
1) make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
2) actively cause something to happen
3) consent to, give permission
4) cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
5) leave unchanged
6) grant use or occupation of under a term of contract. | 1) make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen. |
Consider the following sentence: She explained nonreactivity of others by saying that they were `` not letting themselves relax '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "relax" among the following definitions:
1) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
2) make less taut
3) become loose or looser or less tight
4) cause to feel relaxed
5) become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
6) make less severe or strict
7) become less severe or strict
8) make less active or fast. | 1) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease. |
Consider the following sentence: When informed that there were some persons who did not have their arm go up , she commented , `` I do n't see how they can prevent it '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "informed" among the following definitions:
1) impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
2) give character or essence to
3) act as an informer. | 1) impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to. |
Consider the following sentence: When informed that there were some persons who did not have their arm go up , she commented , `` I do n't see how they can prevent it '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "have" among the following definitions:
1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
2) have as a feature
3) go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
4) have ownership or possession of
5) cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
6) serve oneself to, or consume regularly
7) have a personal or business relationship with someone
8) organize or be responsible for
9) have left
10) be confronted with
11) undergo
12) suffer from; be ill with
13) cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
14) receive willingly something given or offered
15) get something; come into possession of
16) undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
17) achieve a point or goal
18) cause to be born
19) have sex with; archaic use. | 3) go through (mental or physical states or experiences). |
Consider the following sentence: When informed that there were some persons who did not have their arm go up , she commented , `` I do n't see how they can prevent it '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "go up" among the following definitions:
1) move upward
2) increase in value or to a higher point
3) move towards
4) be erected, built, or constructed
5) go upward with gradual or continuous progress
6) burn completely; be consumed or destroyed by fire
7) travel up,. | 1) move upward. |
Consider the following sentence: When informed that there were some persons who did not have their arm go up , she commented , `` I do n't see how they can prevent it '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "commented" among the following definitions:
1) make or write a comment on
2) explain or interpret something
3) provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases. | 1) make or write a comment on. |
Consider the following sentence: When informed that there were some persons who did not have their arm go up , she commented , `` I do n't see how they can prevent it '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "see" among the following definitions:
1) perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
2) perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
3) perceive or be contemporaneous with
4) imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
5) deem to be
6) get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
7) see or watch
8) come together
9) find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
10) be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
11) go to see for professional or business reasons
12) go to see for a social visit
13) go to see a place, as for entertainment
14) take charge of or deal with
15) receive as a specified guest
16) date regularly; have a steady relationship with
17) see and understand, have a good eye
18) deliberate or decide
19) observe as if with an eye
20) observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
21) go or live through
22) accompany or escort
23) match or meet
24) make sense of; assign a meaning to. | 2) perceive (an idea or situation) mentally. |
Consider the following sentence: When informed that there were some persons who did not have their arm go up , she commented , `` I do n't see how they can prevent it '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "prevent" among the following definitions:
1) keep from happening or arising; make impossible
2) stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state. | 1) keep from happening or arising; make impossible. |
Consider the following sentence: In contrast to this voluntary-control explanation for nonreactivity given by the Kohnstamm-positive subjects , the Kohnstamm-negative subjects offered an involuntary-control hypothesis to explain nonreactivity .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "given" among the following definitions:
1) cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
2) be the cause or source of
3) transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
4) convey or reveal information
5) convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
6) organize or be responsible for
7) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
8) give as a present; make a gift of
9) cause to happen or be responsible for
10) dedicate
11) give or supply
12) transmit (knowledge or skills)
13) bring about
14) leave with; give temporarily
15) emit or utter
16) endure the loss of
17) place into the hands or custody of
18) give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
19) give (as medicine)
20) give or convey physically
21) bestow
22) bestow, especially officially
23) move in order to make room for someone for something
24) give food to
25) contribute to some cause
26) break down, literally or metaphorically
27) estimate the duration or outcome of something
28) execute and deliver
29) deliver in exchange or recompense
30) afford access to
31) present to view
32) perform for an audience
33) be flexible under stress of physical force
34) propose
35) accord by verdict
36) manifest or show
37) offer in good faith
38) submit for consideration, judgment, or use
39) guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
40) allow to have or take
41) inflict as a punishment
42) occur
43) consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
44) proffer (a body part). | 4) convey or reveal information. |
Consider the following sentence: In contrast to this voluntary-control explanation for nonreactivity given by the Kohnstamm-positive subjects , the Kohnstamm-negative subjects offered an involuntary-control hypothesis to explain nonreactivity .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "offered" among the following definitions:
1) make available or accessible, provide or furnish
2) present for acceptance or rejection
3) agree freely
4) put forward for consideration
5) offer verbally
6) make available for sale
7) propose a payment
8) produce or introduce on the stage
9) present as an act of worship
10) mount or put up
11) make available; provide
12) ask (someone) to marry you
13) threaten to do something. | 4) put forward for consideration. |
Consider the following sentence: In contrast to this voluntary-control explanation for nonreactivity given by the Kohnstamm-positive subjects , the Kohnstamm-negative subjects offered an involuntary-control hypothesis to explain nonreactivity .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "explain" among the following definitions:
1) make plain and comprehensible
2) define
3) serve as a reason or cause or justification of. | 1) make plain and comprehensible. |
Consider the following sentence: They felt that they were relaxing as much as they could and that any control factors which might be present to prevent response must be on an unconscious level .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "felt" among the following definitions:
1) undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
2) come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds
3) perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
4) be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
5) have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude
6) undergo passive experience of:
7) be felt or perceived in a certain way
8) grope or feel in search of something
9) examine by touch
10) examine (a body part) by palpation
11) find by testing or cautious exploration
12) produce a certain impression
13) pass one's hands over the sexual organs of. | 2) come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds. |
Consider the following sentence: They felt that they were relaxing as much as they could and that any control factors which might be present to prevent response must be on an unconscious level .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "relaxing" among the following definitions:
1) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
2) make less taut
3) become loose or looser or less tight
4) cause to feel relaxed
5) become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
6) make less severe or strict
7) become less severe or strict
8) make less active or fast. | 1) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease. |
Consider the following sentence: They felt that they were relaxing as much as they could and that any control factors which might be present to prevent response must be on an unconscious level .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "be" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: They felt that they were relaxing as much as they could and that any control factors which might be present to prevent response must be on an unconscious level .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "prevent" among the following definitions:
1) keep from happening or arising; make impossible
2) stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state. | 1) keep from happening or arising; make impossible. |
Consider the following sentence: They felt that they were relaxing as much as they could and that any control factors which might be present to prevent response must be on an unconscious level .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "be" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere. |
Consider the following sentence: The above discussion does not mean to imply that control factors were completely in abeyance in the Kohnstamm-positive subjects ; but rather that they could be diminished sufficiently not to interfere with arm-levitation .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "mean" among the following definitions:
1) mean or intend to express or convey
2) have as a logical consequence
3) denote or connote
4) have in mind as a purpose
5) have a specified degree of importance
6) intend to refer to
7) destine or designate for a certain purpose. | 1) mean or intend to express or convey. |
Consider the following sentence: The above discussion does not mean to imply that control factors were completely in abeyance in the Kohnstamm-positive subjects ; but rather that they could be diminished sufficiently not to interfere with arm-levitation .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "imply" among the following definitions:
1) express or state indirectly
2) suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
3) have as a logical consequence
4) suggest that someone is guilty
5) have as a necessary feature. | 2) suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic. |
Consider the following sentence: The above discussion does not mean to imply that control factors were completely in abeyance in the Kohnstamm-positive subjects ; but rather that they could be diminished sufficiently not to interfere with arm-levitation .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "were" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: The above discussion does not mean to imply that control factors were completely in abeyance in the Kohnstamm-positive subjects ; but rather that they could be diminished sufficiently not to interfere with arm-levitation .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "diminished" among the following definitions:
1) decrease in size, extent, or range
2) lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of. | 1) decrease in size, extent, or range. |
Consider the following sentence: The above discussion does not mean to imply that control factors were completely in abeyance in the Kohnstamm-positive subjects ; but rather that they could be diminished sufficiently not to interfere with arm-levitation .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "interfere" among the following definitions:
1) come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
2) get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force. | 1) come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "had" among the following definitions:
1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
2) have as a feature
3) go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
4) have ownership or possession of
5) cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
6) serve oneself to, or consume regularly
7) have a personal or business relationship with someone
8) organize or be responsible for
9) have left
10) be confronted with
11) undergo
12) suffer from; be ill with
13) cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
14) receive willingly something given or offered
15) get something; come into possession of
16) undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
17) achieve a point or goal
18) cause to be born
19) have sex with; archaic use. | 1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "rise" among the following definitions:
1) move upward
2) increase in value or to a higher point
3) rise to one's feet
4) rise up
5) come to the surface
6) come into existence; take on form or shape
7) move to a better position in life or to a better job; "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of great
8) go up or advance
9) become more extreme
10) get up and out of bed
11) rise in rank or status
12) become heartened or elated
13) exert oneself to meet a challenge
14) take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
15) increase in volume
16) come up, of celestial bodies
17) return from the dead. | 1) move upward. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "tested" among the following definitions:
1) put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
2) test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
3) examine someone's knowledge of something
4) show a certain characteristic when tested
5) achieve a certain score or rating on a test
6) determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
7) undergo a test. | 1) put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "described" among the following definitions:
1) give a description of
2) to give an account or representation of in words
3) make a mark or lines on a surface
4) identify as in botany or biology, for example. | 1) give a description of. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "feel" among the following definitions:
1) undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
2) come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds
3) perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
4) be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
5) have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude
6) undergo passive experience of:
7) be felt or perceived in a certain way
8) grope or feel in search of something
9) examine by touch
10) examine (a body part) by palpation
11) find by testing or cautious exploration
12) produce a certain impression
13) pass one's hands over the sexual organs of. | 3) perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "going up" among the following definitions:
1) move upward
2) increase in value or to a higher point
3) move towards
4) be erected, built, or constructed
5) go upward with gradual or continuous progress
6) burn completely; be consumed or destroyed by fire
7) travel up,. | 1) move upward. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "'re" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "'s" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "do" among the following definitions:
1) engage in
2) carry out or perform an action
3) get (something) done
4) proceed or get along
5) give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
6) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
7) be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
8) create or design, often in a certain way
9) behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
10) spend time in prison or in a labor camp
11) carry on or function
12) arrange attractively
13) travel or traverse (a distance). | 1) engage in. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "think" among the following definitions:
1) judge or regard; look upon; judge
2) expect, believe, or suppose
3) use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
4) recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
5) imagine or visualize
6) focus one's attention on a certain state
7) have in mind as a purpose
8) decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting
9) ponder; reflect on, or reason about
10) dispose the mind in a certain way
11) have or formulate in the mind
12) be capable of conscious thought
13) bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation. | 2) expect, believe, or suppose. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "'s" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 2) be identical to; be someone or something. |
Consider the following sentence: One Kohnstamm-positive subject who had both arms rise while being tested in the nai ^ ve condition described her subjective experience as follows : `` You feel they 're going up and you 're on a stage and it 's not right for them to do so and then you think maybe that 's what 's supposed to happen '' .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "happen" among the following definitions:
1) come to pass
2) happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance; ; (Santayana)
3) chance to be or do something, without intention or causation
4) come into being; become reality
5) come upon, as if by accident; meet with. | 1) come to pass. |
Consider the following sentence: She then described her experience as one in which she first had difficulty accepting for herself a state of being in which she relinquished control .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "described" among the following definitions:
1) give a description of
2) to give an account or representation of in words
3) make a mark or lines on a surface
4) identify as in botany or biology, for example. | 1) give a description of. |
Consider the following sentence: She then described her experience as one in which she first had difficulty accepting for herself a state of being in which she relinquished control .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "had" among the following definitions:
1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
2) have as a feature
3) go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
4) have ownership or possession of
5) cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
6) serve oneself to, or consume regularly
7) have a personal or business relationship with someone
8) organize or be responsible for
9) have left
10) be confronted with
11) undergo
12) suffer from; be ill with
13) cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
14) receive willingly something given or offered
15) get something; come into possession of
16) undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
17) achieve a point or goal
18) cause to be born
19) have sex with; archaic use. | 1) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. |
Consider the following sentence: She then described her experience as one in which she first had difficulty accepting for herself a state of being in which she relinquished control .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "accepting" among the following definitions:
1) consider or hold as true
2) receive willingly something given or offered
3) give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
4) react favorably to; consider right and proper
5) admit into a group or community
6) take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
7) tolerate or accommodate oneself to
8) be designed to hold or take
9) receive (a report) officially, as from a committee
10) make use of or accept for some purpose
11) be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal. | 1) consider or hold as true. |
Consider the following sentence: She then described her experience as one in which she first had difficulty accepting for herself a state of being in which she relinquished control .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "relinquished" among the following definitions:
1) part with a possession or right
2) do without or cease to hold or adhere to
3) turn away from; give up
4) release, as from one's grip. | 1) part with a possession or right. |
Consider the following sentence: However , she was able to relax and yield to the moment .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "was" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: However , she was able to relax and yield to the moment .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "relax" among the following definitions:
1) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
2) make less taut
3) become loose or looser or less tight
4) cause to feel relaxed
5) become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
6) make less severe or strict
7) become less severe or strict
8) make less active or fast. | 1) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease. |
Consider the following sentence: However , she was able to relax and yield to the moment .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "yield" among the following definitions:
1) be the cause or source of
2) end resistance, as under pressure or force
3) give or supply
4) give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
5) give in, as to influence or pressure
6) move in order to make room for someone for something
7) cause to happen or be responsible for
8) be willing to concede
9) be fatally overwhelmed
10) bring in
11) be flexible under stress of physical force
12) cease opposition; stop fighting
13) consent reluctantly. | 5) give in, as to influence or pressure. |
Consider the following sentence: It is our hypothesis that Kohnstamm-positive subjects are less hesitant about relinquishing control than are Kohnstamm-negative subjects ; that they can give up their control and allow themselves to be reactors rather than actors .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "is" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: It is our hypothesis that Kohnstamm-positive subjects are less hesitant about relinquishing control than are Kohnstamm-negative subjects ; that they can give up their control and allow themselves to be reactors rather than actors .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "are" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: It is our hypothesis that Kohnstamm-positive subjects are less hesitant about relinquishing control than are Kohnstamm-negative subjects ; that they can give up their control and allow themselves to be reactors rather than actors .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "relinquishing" among the following definitions:
1) part with a possession or right
2) do without or cease to hold or adhere to
3) turn away from; give up
4) release, as from one's grip. | 1) part with a possession or right. |
Consider the following sentence: It is our hypothesis that Kohnstamm-positive subjects are less hesitant about relinquishing control than are Kohnstamm-negative subjects ; that they can give up their control and allow themselves to be reactors rather than actors .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "are" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: It is our hypothesis that Kohnstamm-positive subjects are less hesitant about relinquishing control than are Kohnstamm-negative subjects ; that they can give up their control and allow themselves to be reactors rather than actors .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "give up" among the following definitions:
1) lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
2) give up with the intent of never claiming again
3) give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
4) put an end to a state or an activity
5) give up what is not strictly needed
6) part with a possession or right
7) leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
8) relinquish possession or control over
9) give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
10) stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
11) allow the other (baseball) team to score
12) stop consuming. | 6) part with a possession or right. |
Consider the following sentence: It is our hypothesis that Kohnstamm-positive subjects are less hesitant about relinquishing control than are Kohnstamm-negative subjects ; that they can give up their control and allow themselves to be reactors rather than actors .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "allow" among the following definitions:
1) make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
2) consent to, give permission
3) let have
4) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
5) make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
6) allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
7) afford possibility
8) allow the other (baseball) team to score
9) grant as a discount or in exchange
10) allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting. | 1) make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen. |
Consider the following sentence: It is our hypothesis that Kohnstamm-positive subjects are less hesitant about relinquishing control than are Kohnstamm-negative subjects ; that they can give up their control and allow themselves to be reactors rather than actors .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "be" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: It is our belief that this readiness to relinquish some control was evidenced by the Kohnstamm-positive subjects in some of the other experimental situations to be discussed below .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "is" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
Consider the following sentence: It is our belief that this readiness to relinquish some control was evidenced by the Kohnstamm-positive subjects in some of the other experimental situations to be discussed below .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "relinquish" among the following definitions:
1) part with a possession or right
2) do without or cease to hold or adhere to
3) turn away from; give up
4) release, as from one's grip. | 1) part with a possession or right. |
Consider the following sentence: It is our belief that this readiness to relinquish some control was evidenced by the Kohnstamm-positive subjects in some of the other experimental situations to be discussed below .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "evidenced" among the following definitions:
1) provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
2) provide evidence for
3) give evidence. | 1) provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes. |
Consider the following sentence: It is our belief that this readiness to relinquish some control was evidenced by the Kohnstamm-positive subjects in some of the other experimental situations to be discussed below .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "discussed" among the following definitions:
1) to consider or examine in speech or writing
2) speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion. | 1) to consider or examine in speech or writing. |
Consider the following sentence: Thus , this readiness to relax controls , evidenced in the Kohnstamm situation , appears to be a more general personality factor .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "relax" among the following definitions:
1) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
2) make less taut
3) become loose or looser or less tight
4) cause to feel relaxed
5) become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
6) make less severe or strict
7) become less severe or strict
8) make less active or fast. | 2) make less taut. |
Consider the following sentence: Thus , this readiness to relax controls , evidenced in the Kohnstamm situation , appears to be a more general personality factor .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "evidenced" among the following definitions:
1) provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
2) provide evidence for
3) give evidence. | 1) provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes. |
Consider the following sentence: Thus , this readiness to relax controls , evidenced in the Kohnstamm situation , appears to be a more general personality factor .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "appears" among the following definitions:
1) give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
2) come into sight or view
3) be issued or published
4) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
5) come into being or existence, or appear on the scene
6) appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.
7) present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority. | 1) give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect. |
Consider the following sentence: Thus , this readiness to relax controls , evidenced in the Kohnstamm situation , appears to be a more general personality factor .
Select the most suitable dictionary definition which identifies the meaning of "be" among the following definitions:
1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2) be identical to; be someone or something
3) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
4) have an existence, be extant
5) happen, occur, take place
6) be identical or equivalent to
7) form or compose
8) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
9) represent, as of a character on stage
10) spend or use time
11) have life, be alive
12) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
13) be priced at. | 1) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun). |
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