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leading
Principal; chief
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  1. Principal; chief
  2. Ranking first.
  3. Having a position in the lead; foremost:
supreme
Greatest in importance, degree, significance, character, or achievement.
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  1. Greatest in importance, degree, significance, character, or achievement.
  2. Greatest in power, authority, or rank; paramount or dominant.
  3. Ultimate; final:
main
Most important; principal.
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  1. Most important; principal.
  2. Chief in size, extent, importance, etc.; principal; leading; specif., designating a large central unit on which subsidiaries or branches depend
  3. (Nautical) Connected to or located near the mainmast:
chief
One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader.
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  1. One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader.
  2. The head or leader of a group, organization, etc.; person of highest title or authority
  3. A chief petty officer.
leader
One who has influence or power, especially of a political nature.
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  1. One who has influence or power, especially of a political nature.
  2. A person or thing that leads; directing, commanding, or guiding head, as of a group or activity
  3. The principal performer in an orchestral section or a group.
governor
An official appointed to govern a colony or territory.
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  1. An official appointed to govern a colony or territory.
  2. The elected head of any state of the U.S.
  3. (Brit., Informal) A person having authority; esp., one's father or employer
ruler
One, such as a monarch or dictator, that rules or governs.
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  1. One, such as a monarch or dictator, that rules or governs.
  2. A person or thing that rules or governs
  3. A person or device that rules lines on paper, etc.
director
One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).
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  1. One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).
  2. Of a corporation, an individual selected to serve on its board of directors and thereby oversee the management of its affairs. Of a corporation, an individual selected to serve on its board of directors and thereby oversee the management of its affairs.
  3. A member of a group of persons chosen to control or govern the affairs of an institution or corporation.
lord
In Great Britain, the title of a lord, variously used (Ex.: as Earl of Leicester, John Doe would be called Lord Leicester; as a baron, John, Lord Doe; as a younger son of a marquess or duke, Lord John Doe)
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  1. In Great Britain, the title of a lord, variously used (Ex.: as Earl of Leicester, John Doe would be called Lord Leicester; as a baron, John, Lord Doe; as a younger son of a marquess or duke, Lord John Doe)
  2. This title as a form of address for a judge, bishop, or nobleman
  3. A man who by courtesy or because of his office is given the title of Lord, as a bishop, a younger son of a duke or marquess, or a Lord Mayor
overseer
A supervisor or superintendent.
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  1. A supervisor or superintendent.
  2. One who watches over and directs the work of others, especially laborers.
supervisor
One who is in charge of a particular department or unit, as in a governmental agency or school system.
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  1. One who is in charge of a particular department or unit, as in a governmental agency or school system.
  2. In certain school systems, an official in charge of the courses of study for a particular subject and of all teachers of that subject
  3. A person who supervises; superintendent; manager; director
superintendent
A person in charge of a department, institution, etc.; director; supervisor
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  1. A person in charge of a department, institution, etc.; director; supervisor
  2. A janitor or custodian in a building, especially in an apartment house.
  3. A person responsible for the maintenance of a building; custodian
boss
An enlarged part of a shaft to which another shaft is coupled or to which a wheel or gear is keyed.
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  1. An enlarged part of a shaft to which another shaft is coupled or to which a wheel or gear is keyed.
  2. A person in authority over employees, as an employer, a manager, or a foreman
  3. A person who controls a political machine or organization, as in a county
honcho
(Slang) A person in charge; leader; chief
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  1. (Slang) A person in charge; leader; chief
sachem
Among some North American Indian tribes, the chief (of the tribe or of a confederation)
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  1. Among some North American Indian tribes, the chief (of the tribe or of a confederation)
  2. A member of the ruling council of the Iroquois confederacy.
  3. A chief of a Native American tribe or confederation, especially an Algonquian chief.
judge
One appointed to decide the winners of a contest or competition.
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  1. One appointed to decide the winners of a contest or competition.
  2. An appointed or elected official responsible for conducting a court in which he or she resolves legal controversies. An appointed or elected official responsible for conducting a court in which he or she resolves legal controversies.
  3. An elected or appointed public official with authority to hear and decide cases in a court of law
patriarch
(--- Eastern Orthodox Ch.) The highest-ranking bishop at Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, Jerusalem, Moscow, Bucharest, etc.
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  1. (--- Eastern Orthodox Ch.) The highest-ranking bishop at Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, Jerusalem, Moscow, Bucharest, etc.
  2. (Roman Catholic Church) A bishop who holds the highest episcopal rank after the pope.
  3. The oldest member of a group:
chieftain
The leader or head of a group, especially of a clan or tribe.
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  1. The leader or head of a group, especially of a clan or tribe.
  2. A chief or leader, esp. of a clan or tribe
commander
A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.
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  1. A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.
  2. The chief officer of a unit in certain societies and fraternal orders
  3. The chief commissioned officer of a military unit regardless of his or her rank.
commandant
A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.
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  1. A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.
  2. A commanding officer, specif. one in charge of a fort or military school
  3. The commanding officer of a military organization.
instructor
One who instructs; a teacher
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  1. One who instructs; a teacher
  2. A college teacher ranking below an assistant professor
  3. A person who instructs; teacher
preceptor
The head of a preceptory.
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  1. The head of a preceptory.
  2. An expert or specialist, such as a physician, who gives practical experience and training to a student, especially of medicine or nursing.
  3. A teacher; an instructor.
mentor
(Gr. Myth., person, proper) The loyal friend and advisor of Odysseus, and teacher of his son, Telemachus
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  1. (Gr. Myth., person, proper) The loyal friend and advisor of Odysseus, and teacher of his son, Telemachus
  2. A person, esp. an experienced, older person, who provides personal or professional guidance
  3. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
genius
Either of two spirits, one good and one evil, supposed to influence one's destiny
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  1. Either of two spirits, one good and one evil, supposed to influence one's destiny
  2. Particular character or essential spirit or nature of a nation, place, age, etc.
  3. A person having such capacity or ability
maestro
A master in any art; esp., a great composer, conductor, or teacher of music
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  1. A master in any art; esp., a great composer, conductor, or teacher of music
  2. A master in an art, especially a composer, conductor, or music teacher.
savant
An idiot savant.
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  1. An idiot savant.
  2. A learned person; eminent scholar
  3. A person with a severe developmental disorder or other major mental disability who possesses some remarkable aptitude, as for memorization, rapid mental calculation, art, or music
sage
One venerated for experience, judgment, and wisdom.
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  1. One venerated for experience, judgment, and wisdom.
  2. Any of a genus (Salvia) of plants of the mint family, having a two-lipped corolla and two stamens: sages are cultivated for ornament, as the scarlet sage (S. splendens) with brilliant red flowers, or for flavoring, as the garden sage (S. officinalis) with aromatic leaves used, when dried, for seasoning meats, cheeses, etc.
  3. A very wise person; esp., an elderly man, widely respected for his wisdom, experience, and judgment
scientist
(Short for) Christian Scientist
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  1. (Short for) Christian Scientist
  2. A specialist in science; esp., a person whose profession is investigating in one of the natural sciences, as biology, chemistry, physics, etc.
  3. A person who is engaged in and has expert knowledge of a science, especially a biological or physical science.
past master
Alternative form of past master.
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  1. Alternative form of past master.
  2. (Freemasonry) Someone who has previously been a master at a given lodge.
  3. A person who formerly held the position of master, as in a lodge or club
champion
A valiant fighter
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  1. A valiant fighter
  2. An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person:
  3. One that wins first place or first prize in a competition.
prima-donna
The principal woman singer in an opera or concert
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  1. The principal woman singer in an opera or concert
  2. The leading woman soloist in an opera company.
  3. (Informal) A temperamental, vain, or arrogant person
virtuoso
A musician with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
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  1. A musician with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
  2. (Archaic) A person with a strong interest in the fine arts, especially in antiquities.
  3. A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
protagonist
The leader of a cause; a champion.
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  1. The leader of a cause; a champion.
  2. A person who is a leader, activist, proponent, etc.
  3. An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.
connoisseur
A specialist of a given field whose opinion is valued; especially in one of the fine arts, or in a matter of taste
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  1. A specialist of a given field whose opinion is valued; especially in one of the fine arts, or in a matter of taste
  2. A person who has expert knowledge and keen discrimination in some field, esp. in the fine arts or in matters of taste
academician
A member of an art, literary, or scientific academy or society.
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  1. A member of an art, literary, or scientific academy or society.
  2. An artist, writer, etc. who follows certain academic rules or conventions
  3. (Now chiefly US) A member (especially a senior one) of the faculty at a college or university; an academic. [from 17th c.]
pundit
A self-professed expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic. [from 19th c.]
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  1. A self-professed expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic. [from 19th c.]
  2. A learned person.
  3. A learned person in India; someone with knowledge of Sanskrit, philosophy, religion and law; a Hindu scholar. [from 17th c.]
fellow
One of a pair; a mate:
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  1. One of a pair; a mate:
  2. A member of a learned society or professional organization.
  3. A physician who enters a training program in a medical specialty after completing residency, usually in a hospital or academic setting.
doctor
A physician or surgeon
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  1. A physician or surgeon
  2. A witch doctor or medicine man
  3. The title of an academic or medical doctor (a person who holds a doctorate); used before the doctor's name.
boss
One who makes decisions or exercises authority.
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  1. One who makes decisions or exercises authority.
  2. A person who controls a political machine or organization, as in a county
  3. A person in authority over employees, as an employer, a manager, or a foreman
supreme-being
(Person, proper) God
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  1. (Person, proper) God
christ
The Messiah, as foretold by the prophets of the Hebrew Scriptures. Often used with the.
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  1. The Messiah, as foretold by the prophets of the Hebrew Scriptures. Often used with the.
  2. (Person, proper) The Messiah whose appearance is prophesied in the Old Testament
  3. Jesus as considered in Christianity to be the Messiah.
messiah
(Christianity) Jesus. Used with the.
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  1. (Christianity) Jesus. Used with the.
  2. (Judaism, proper) The promised and expected deliverer of the Jews, who will bring an era of peace and justice
  3. (Christianity, person, proper) Jesus, regarded as the realization of the prophecy that the Messiah would come and, hence, called the Christ
original
A first form or model from which others are made or developed:
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  1. A first form or model from which others are made or developed:
  2. A pristine form or primary type that has given rise to varieties
  3. An authentic work of art:
control
A restraining device, measure, or limit; a curb:
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  1. A restraining device, measure, or limit; a curb:
  2. A device used to adjust or control
  3. Authority or ability to manage or direct:
subdue
To subjugate (a region or people, for example) by military force.
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  1. To subjugate (a region or people, for example) by military force.
  2. To bring under control by physical force, persuasion, or other means; overcome:
  3. To bring (a country) under control by force.
rule
To decide or declare authoritatively or judicially; decree:
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  1. To decide or declare authoritatively or judicially; decree:
  2. To exercise control; for example, Diane’s parents rule with an iron fist.
  3. To exercise control, dominion, or direction over; govern:
vanquish
To defeat in a contest, conflict, or competition.
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  1. To defeat in a contest, conflict, or competition.
  2. To overcome (a feeling, condition, etc.); suppress
  3. To conquer or defeat in battle; force into submission
understand
To know thoroughly by close contact or long experience with:
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  1. To know thoroughly by close contact or long experience with:
  2. To get or perceive the meaning of; know or grasp what is meant by; comprehend
  3. To learn indirectly or infer, as from hearsay:
comprehend
To have as part of something larger; encompass or include.
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  1. To have as part of something larger; encompass or include.
  2. To include; take in; comprise
  3. To grasp mentally; understand
boss
A person in authority over employees, as an employer, a manager, or a foreman
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  1. A person in authority over employees, as an employer, a manager, or a foreman
  2. An enlarged part of a shaft to which another shaft is coupled or to which a wheel or gear is keyed.
  3. A person who controls a political machine or organization, as in a county
chief
One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader.
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  1. One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader.
  2. (Naut.) A chief engineer or chief petty officer
  3. The head or leader of a group, organization, etc.; person of highest title or authority
chieftain
The leader or head of a group, especially of a clan or tribe.
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  1. The leader or head of a group, especially of a clan or tribe.
  2. A chief or leader, esp. of a clan or tribe
director
One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).
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  1. One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).
  2. A member of a group of persons chosen to control or govern the affairs of an institution or corporation.
  3. The head of a project, bureau, school, etc.; supervisor
head
The working end of a tool or implement:
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  1. The working end of a tool or implement:
  2. A single animal:
  3. A person who leads, rules, or is in charge; a leader, chief, or director:
headman
The chief man especially of a tribal or traditional village.
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  1. The chief man especially of a tribal or traditional village.
  2. Alternative spelling of head man.
  3. A leader, chief, or overseer
hierarch
One who occupies a position of authority in a religious hierarchy.
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  1. One who occupies a position of authority in a religious hierarchy.
  2. The leader or chief of a religious group; high priest
leader
One who has influence or power, especially of a political nature.
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  1. One who has influence or power, especially of a political nature.
  2. The principal performer in an orchestral section or a group.
  3. A person or thing that leads; directing, commanding, or guiding head, as of a group or activity
honcho
(Slang) A person in charge; leader; chief
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  1. (Slang) A person in charge; leader; chief
holder
A person who temporarily or permanently possesses something.
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  1. A person who temporarily or permanently possesses something.
  2. A party entitled to payment on a note or instrument:
  3. An owner:
owner
(Nautical, slang) captain of a ship
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  1. (Nautical, slang) captain of a ship
  2. One who owns (something).
possessor
Agent noun of possess; one who possesses.
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  1. Agent noun of possess; one who possesses.
proprietor
One who owns or owns and manages a business or other such establishment.
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  1. One who owns or owns and manages a business or other such establishment.
  2. A person who has a legal title or exclusive right to some property; owner
  3. The owner of a proprietary colony
conquistador
Any of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico, Peru, or other parts of America in the 16th cent.
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  1. Any of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico, Peru, or other parts of America in the 16th cent.
  2. A conqueror, especially one of the 16th-century Spanish soldiers who defeated the Indian civilizations of Mexico, Central America, or Peru.
victor
(Person, proper) A masculine name: dim. Vic; fem. Victoria
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  1. (Person, proper) A masculine name: dim. Vic; fem. Victoria
  2. One who defeats an adversary; the winner in a fight, battle, contest, or struggle.
  3. The winner in a battle, struggle, etc.
winner
One that wins, especially a victor in sports or a notably successful person.
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  1. One that wins, especially a victor in sports or a notably successful person.
ace
A common nickname suggesting skill, particularly among airplane pilots.
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  1. A common nickname suggesting skill, particularly among airplane pilots.
  2. (Racket Sports, Handball) A score made by a serve that one's opponent fails to touch
  3. A serve that one's opponent fails to hit.
adept
A highly skilled person; an expert:
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  1. A highly skilled person; an expert:
  2. A person who is highly skilled in some field of knowledge or work; expert
authority
Confidence derived from experience or practice; firm self-assurance:
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  1. Confidence derived from experience or practice; firm self-assurance:
  2. The power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge.
  3. An accepted source of expert information or advice:
dab hand
A person skilled in a particular activity; an expert:
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  1. A person skilled in a particular activity; an expert:
  2. (Brit., Informal) An expert
expert
A person with a high degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject.
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  1. A person with a high degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject.
  2. A person who is very skillful or highly trained and informed in some special field
  3. An individual of recognized knowledge in a particular topic, typically confirmed by academic standing and publications, who is called upon by one of the parties to testify in court as to his or her opinion of the underlying facts. Also referred to as expert witness. An individual of recognized knowledge in a particular topic, typically confirmed by academic standing and publications, who is called upon by one of the parties to testify in court as to his or her opinion of the underlying facts. Also referred to as expert witness.
past master
One who has an extremely high level of ability or knowledge within an area of achievement or expertise.
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  1. One who has an extremely high level of ability or knowledge within an area of achievement or expertise.
  2. A person who has had long experience in some occupation, art, etc.; expert
  3. A person who formerly held the position of master, as in a lodge or club
professional
A person who engages in some art, sport, etc. for money, esp. as a means of livelihood, rather than as a hobby
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  1. A person who engages in some art, sport, etc. for money, esp. as a means of livelihood, rather than as a hobby
  2. One who earns a living in a given or implied occupation:
  3. A skilled practitioner; an expert.
proficient
A person who exhibits such competence; an expert.
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  1. A person who exhibits such competence; an expert.
  2. An expert
wizard
A magician; conjurer; sorcerer
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  1. A magician; conjurer; sorcerer
  2. One who practices magic; a sorcerer or magician.
  3. (Informal) A person exceptionally gifted or clever at a specified activity
whiz
A whirring or hissing sound, as of an object speeding through air.
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  1. A whirring or hissing sound, as of an object speeding through air.
  2. A whizzing sound or movement
  3. (--- Informal) A person who is very quick, adroit, or skilled at something; expert
crackerjack
Cracker Jack
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  1. Cracker Jack
  2. (Slang) A person or thing of recognized excellence
dab
(US) A sand dab, a small flatfish of genus Citharichthys.
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  1. (US) A sand dab, a small flatfish of genus Citharichthys.
  2. A small flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, especially Limanda limanda； a flounder.
  3. A small, soft or moist bit of something
archetype
In Jungian psychology, any of several innate ideas or patterns in the psyche, expressed in dreams, art, etc. as certain basic symbols or images
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  1. In Jungian psychology, any of several innate ideas or patterns in the psyche, expressed in dreams, art, etc. as certain basic symbols or images
  2. In Jungian psychology, an inherited pattern of thought or symbolic imagery derived from past collective experience and present in the individual unconscious.
  3. An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned; a prototype:
father
(Person, proper, epithet) God, or God as the first person in the Trinity
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  1. (Person, proper, epithet) God, or God as the first person in the Trinity
  2. A man who serves or is thought of as a protector:
  3. An adoptive father
original
A pristine form or primary type that has given rise to varieties
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  1. A pristine form or primary type that has given rise to varieties
  2. A first form or model from which others are made or developed:
  3. An authentic work of art:
protoplast
(Biol.) energid
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  1. (Biol.) energid
  2. (Bot.) A unit of protoplasm, such as makes up a single cell exclusive of the cell wall
  3. A thing or being that is the first of its kind
prototype
An early sample or model built to test a concept or process
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  1. An early sample or model built to test a concept or process
  2. The first thing or being of its kind; original; model; pattern; archetype
  3. An original type, form, or instance serving as a basis or standard:
adept
Very skilled or accomplished.
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  1. Very skilled or accomplished.
  2. Highly skilled; expert
crack
Designating or of cocaine in this form
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  1. Designating or of cocaine in this form
  2. Excelling in skill or achievement; first-rate:
expert
Of or from an expert
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  1. Of or from an expert
  2. Having, involving, or demonstrating skill in or knowledge of a certain subject.
  3. Very skillful; having much training and knowledge in some special field
masterful
Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.
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  1. Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.
  2. Having or showing the ability of a master; expert; skillful; masterly
  3. Having or showing mastery or skill; expert:
masterly
Having or showing the knowledge or skill of a master.
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  1. Having or showing the knowledge or skill of a master.
  2. Showing the ability or skill of a master; expert
professional
Performed by persons receiving pay:
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  1. Performed by persons receiving pay:
  2. Engaged in by professional players
  3. Conforming to the standards of a profession:
proficient
Highly competent; skilled; adept
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  1. Highly competent; skilled; adept
  2. Having or marked by an advanced degree of competence, as in an art, vocation, profession, or branch of learning.
skilled
Having skill; skillful
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  1. Having skill; skillful
  2. Having or showing skill; expert.
  3. Having or requiring an ability, as in a particular industrial occupation, gained by special experience or training
skillful
Characterized by, exhibiting, or requiring skill:
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  1. Characterized by, exhibiting, or requiring skill:
  2. Having or showing skill; accomplished; expert
  3. Possessing or exercising skill; expert.
crackerjack
Of excellent quality or ability; fine.
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  1. Of excellent quality or ability; fine.
  2. (Slang) Outstanding, as in skill or ability; excellent
get
To go and bring
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  1. To go and bring
  2. To learn; commit to memory
  3. To purchase; buy:
learn
To become aware or informed of; find out:
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  1. To become aware or informed of; find out:
  2. To come to know how
  3. To get knowledge of (a subject) or skill in (an art, trade, etc.) by study, experience, instruction, etc.
beat
To arrive or finish before (another):
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  1. To arrive or finish before (another):
  2. (Informal) To be superior to or better than:
  3. To take beating or stirring
best
In the most excellent manner; in the most suitable way
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  1. In the most excellent manner; in the most suitable way
  2. To get the better of; beat:
  3. Well
conquer
To get possession or control of by or as by winning a war
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  1. To get possession or control of by or as by winning a war
  2. To eliminate or minimize (a difficulty, for example):
  3. To overcome by physical, mental, or moral force; get the better of; defeat
defeat
(Law) To frustrate the enforcement of (a motion, for example).
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  1. (Law) To frustrate the enforcement of (a motion, for example).
  2. To be beyond the comprehension of; mystify:
  3. To do better than (another) in a competition or battle; win victory over; beat:
overcome
To deal with successfully; prevail over; surmount:
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  1. To deal with successfully; prevail over; surmount:
  2. To defeat (another) in competition or conflict:
  3. To get the better of in competition, struggle, etc.; conquer
rout
To poke around; rummage.
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  1. To poke around; rummage.
  2. To use a router in woodworking.
  3. To dig up or turn over with the snout
subdue
To make less intense or prominent; reduce or tone down:
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  1. To make less intense or prominent; reduce or tone down:
  2. To subjugate (a region or people, for example) by military force.
  3. To bring under control by physical force, persuasion, or other means; overcome:
subjugate
To make subordinate or subject to the dominion of something else:
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  1. To make subordinate or subject to the dominion of something else:
  2. To bring under control, especially by military force; conquer.
  3. To cause to become subservient; subdue
surmount
(Obs.) To surpass or exceed; go beyond
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  1. (Obs.) To surpass or exceed; go beyond
  2. To overcome (an obstacle, for example); triumph over.
  3. To get the better of; conquer; overcome
vanquish
To defeat in a contest, conflict, or competition.
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  1. To defeat in a contest, conflict, or competition.
  2. To overcome (a feeling, condition, etc.); suppress
  3. To overcome or subdue (an emotion, for example); suppress:
worst
To a degree that is most bad, evil, unpleasant, etc.
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  1. To a degree that is most bad, evil, unpleasant, etc.
  2. In the worst manner
  3. To get the better of; defeat
trim
(Obs.) To prepare; fit out; dress
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  1. (Obs.) To prepare; fit out; dress
  2. To cut (something) down to the required size or shape
  3. To change one's opinions or viewpoint so as to satisfy opposing factions, etc.; compromise
whip
To beat (cream or eggs, for example) into a froth or foam.
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  1. To beat (cream or eggs, for example) into a froth or foam.
  2. To move, go, or pass quickly and suddenly
  3. To wrap or bind (a rope, for example) with twine to prevent unraveling or fraying.
ace
To hit an ace on (a hole) in golf.
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  1. To hit an ace on (a hole) in golf.
  2. (Informal) To do very well, esp., by earning a grade of A, in, on, etc.
  3. (Slang) To defeat completely; get the best of
lick
To pass the tongue over
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  1. To pass the tongue over
  2. To lap or flicker at like a tongue:
  3. To bring into a certain condition by passing the tongue over
domesticate
(Archaic) To become domestic
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  1. (Archaic) To become domestic
  2. (Intransitive) To adapt to live with humans.
  3. To train or adapt an animal or plant to live in a human environment and be of use to humans.
domesticize
To domesticate.
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  1. To domesticate.
  2. To make domestic; domesticate.
gentle
To tame or train (a horse or other animal)
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  1. To tame or train (a horse or other animal)
  2. To tame or break (a horse).
  3. To calm or soothe as by stroking
tame
To make something tame
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  1. To make something tame
  2. (Intransitive) to become tame
  3. To change from an uncontrolled or disorderly to a controlled state:
break
To cause to give up a habit:
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  1. To cause to give up a habit:
  2. To exchange for smaller monetary units:
  3. To fail to conform to; violate:
bust
(Informal) To smash or break, especially forcefully:
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  1. (Informal) To smash or break, especially forcefully:
  2. To cause to come to an end; break up:
  3. To burst or break
gentle
To calm or soothe as by stroking
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  1. To calm or soothe as by stroking
  2. To tame or train (a horse or other animal)
  3. To tame or break (a horse).
tame
To make something tame
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  1. To make something tame
  2. (Intransitive) to become tame
  3. To change from an uncontrolled or disorderly to a controlled state:
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  • The master bedroom had wooden patio doors that opened on a balcony facing east.

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  • "Here,--piggy, piggy, piggy!" called their master, anxiously.

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