instance
adduce, anatomize, article, as an example, aspect, atomize, call to mind, case, case history, case in point, citation, cite, cite a particular, count, cross reference,
play of wit - aphorism, conceit, crack, epigram, gibe, nasty crack, persiflage, pleasantry, quip, repartee, retort, riposte, sally, scintillation, wisecrack,
defined - absolute, certain, circumscribed, clean-cut, clear, clear as crystal, clear as day, clear-cut, coherent, concrete, connected, consistent, conspicuous, crisp, crystal-clear,
take the count - bite the dust, bomb, bow, crap out, fall, fan, flop, flummox, fold, go down, go under, lose, strike out, succumb, tumble,
grey-drab - ashen, dapple, dappled, dingy, dismal, dreary, dull, dusty, glaucous, grey, grizzle, grizzled, grizzly, leaden, livid,
expiate - amend, atone, atone for, compensate, compensate for, correct, cover, do penance, fill up, give and take, give satisfaction, indemnify, live down, make amends, make compensation,
witling - dimwit, donkey, dullard, dumbbell, dunce, lamebrain, loon, nincompoop, ninny, nitwit, wise guy, zany ,
signal rocket - Roman candle, alarm, beacon, bell, blinker, buoy, flare, foghorn, glance, green light, high sign, kick, leer, light, missile,
groaning board - banquet, blow, blow-out, feast ,
diastole - beat, bloat, bloating, blowing up, bout, circle, circuit, course, cycle, dilatation, dilation, distension, downbeat, dropsy, flatulence,
fitness - ability, acceptability, account, adequacy, admissibility, advantage, advantageousness, advisability, applicability, appositeness, appropriateness, aptitude, aptness, auspiciousness, beneficialness,
defined - absolute, certain, circumscribed, clean-cut, clear, clear as crystal, clear as day, clear-cut, coherent, concrete, connected, consistent, conspicuous, crisp, crystal-clear,
take the count - bite the dust, bomb, bow, crap out, fall, fan, flop, flummox, fold, go down, go under, lose, strike out, succumb, tumble,
grey-drab - ashen, dapple, dappled, dingy, dismal, dreary, dull, dusty, glaucous, grey, grizzle, grizzled, grizzly, leaden, livid,
expiate - amend, atone, atone for, compensate, compensate for, correct, cover, do penance, fill up, give and take, give satisfaction, indemnify, live down, make amends, make compensation,
witling - dimwit, donkey, dullard, dumbbell, dunce, lamebrain, loon, nincompoop, ninny, nitwit, wise guy, zany ,
signal rocket - Roman candle, alarm, beacon, bell, blinker, buoy, flare, foghorn, glance, green light, high sign, kick, leer, light, missile,
groaning board - banquet, blow, blow-out, feast ,
diastole - beat, bloat, bloating, blowing up, bout, circle, circuit, course, cycle, dilatation, dilation, distension, downbeat, dropsy, flatulence,
fitness - ability, acceptability, account, adequacy, admissibility, advantage, advantageousness, advisability, applicability, appositeness, appropriateness, aptitude, aptness, auspiciousness, beneficialness,