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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: case
Target surface form: cases
Context:
Support for democracy has risen noticeably in several countries on the Pacific rim of South America (see table 1). For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both <t>cases</t> but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday
2. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=case%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
4. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case
5. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
6. sense_key=case%1:18:03:: | definition=a person requiring professional services | examples=a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor
7. sense_key=case%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation | synonyms=subject, guinea pig | examples=the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly; the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities
8. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
9. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
10. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
11. sense_key=case%1:10:00:: | definition=nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence | synonyms=grammatical case
12. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
13. sense_key=case%1:18:04:: | definition=a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | synonyms=character, eccentric, type | examples=a real character; a strange character
14. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
15. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
16. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
17. sense_key=case%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
18. sense_key=case%1:06:03:: | definition=(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers | synonyms=compositor's case, typesetter's case | examples=for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters
19. sense_key=case%1:06:02:: | definition=bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | synonyms=pillowcase, slip, pillow slip | examples=the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
20. sense_key=case%1:06:01:: | definition=a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | synonyms=display case, showcase, vitrine

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 20. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
The context is: "Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively)."

Here "cases" refers to two situations/instances - confidence in Congress and confidence in government. "In both cases" means "in both instances/situations."

Sense 1: "an occurrence of something" with synonyms "instance, example" and examples "it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday" - this fits well.

Sense 2: "a special set of circumstances" with synonym "event" and examples "in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled" - this also could fit.

The phrase "in both cases" here refers to both instances/situations (confidence in Congress and confidence in government). Sense 1 seems most appropriate - each is an instance/occurrence of a survey finding about confidence levels.

Actually, let me reconsider. "In both cases" - the two cases are the two situations: (1) confidence in Congress, and (2) confidence in government. Each of these is an instance or occurrence. Sense 1 (an occurrence of something, synonyms: instance, example) seems to fit best.

Sense 2 (a special set of circumstances, synonym: event) with the example "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled" - this is more about a conditional circumstance.

I'll go with sense 1.

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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: decade
Target surface form: decade
Context:
For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A <t>decade</t> ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=decade%1:28:00:: | definition=a period of 10 years | synonyms=decennary, decennium
2. sense_key=decade%1:23:00:: | definition=the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system | synonyms=ten, 10, X, tenner

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "decade" in the context "A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy."

Sense 1: a period of 10 years
Sense 2: the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

In this context, "A decade ago" means "A period of 10 years ago", referring to a time period. This clearly matches Sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: woe
Target surface form: woes
Context:
For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic <t>woes</t> in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=woe%1:26:00:: | definition=misery resulting from affliction | synonyms=suffering
2. sense_key=woe%1:12:00:: | definition=intense mournfulness | synonyms=woefulness

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "woes" in the context "A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy."

Sense 1: misery resulting from affliction (synonyms: suffering)
Sense 2: intense mournfulness (synonyms: woefulness)

The context refers to "economic woes" - economic problems/hardships that caused suffering and misery. This aligns with sense 1 (misery resulting from affliction), which is about suffering and hardship, rather than sense 2 (intense mournfulness), which is more about sadness/mourning.

"Economic woes" refers to economic troubles/hardships/misery, which fits sense 1 better.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: support
Target surface form: support
Context:
For example in Peru, where economic growth has averaged 6% a year since 2002, support for democracy has risen from a low of 40% in 2005 to 61% this year. It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined <t>support</t> for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=support%1:04:04:: | definition=the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | examples=his support kept the family together; they gave him emotional support during difficult times
2. sense_key=support%1:04:00:: | definition=aiding the cause or policy or interests of | examples=the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support
3. sense_key=support%1:09:00:: | definition=something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | examples=the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed
4. sense_key=support%1:04:03:: | definition=a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | synonyms=reinforcement, reenforcement | examples=they called for artillery support
5. sense_key=support%1:04:02:: | definition=documentary validation | synonyms=documentation | examples=his documentation of the results was excellent; the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
6. sense_key=support%1:21:00:: | definition=the financial means whereby one lives | synonyms=keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance | examples=each child was expected to pay for their keep; he applied to the state for support
7. sense_key=support%1:06:01:: | definition=supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | examples=the statue stood on a marble support
8. sense_key=support%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening | synonyms=supporting | examples=he leaned against the wall for support
9. sense_key=support%1:10:01:: | definition=a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | synonyms=accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup
10. sense_key=support%1:06:00:: | definition=any device that bears the weight of another thing | examples=there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
11. sense_key=support%1:21:01:: | definition=financial resources provided to make some project possible | synonyms=financial support, funding, backing, financial backing | examples=the foundation provided support for the experiment

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word "support" is used in the context of "support for democracy" and "undermined support for democracy". This refers to public backing or approval of democracy as a political system.

Looking at the candidate senses:

1. support%1:04:04:: - providing money or necessities - not right
2. support%1:04:00:: - aiding the cause or policy or interests of - example "the president no longer has the support of his own party" - this fits well
3. support%1:09:00:: - something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest - example "the policy found little public support" - this also fits well
4. military operation - not right
5. documentary validation - not right
6. financial means - not right
7. supporting structure - not right
8. bearing weight - not right
9. musical part - not right
10. device bearing weight - not right
11. financial resources - not right

Between sense 2 and sense 3:
- Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" with example "the president no longer has the support of his own party"
- Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" with example "the policy found little public support"

The context is about "support for democracy" rising or falling based on economic conditions. This is about public backing/approval of democracy as a political system.

Sense 3's example "the policy found little public support" is very close to our context of "support for democracy" - both are about public support for a political concept/system.

Sense 2's example "the president no longer has the support of his own party" is about political party support.

Both could work, but sense 3's example about "public support" for a policy is closer to the context of public support for democracy. The definition "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" also fits - democracy is a cause or interest, and public support is immaterial assistance.

Actually, let me reconsider. Sense 2 is "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" - this is about the act of aiding. Sense 3 is "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" - this is about something that provides assistance.

In the context, "support for democracy" refers to people's backing/approval of democracy. This is more about immaterial assistance to a cause (democracy), which matches sense 3 better. The example "the policy found little public support" is very similar to "support for democracy has risen."

I'll go with sense 3.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: countries
Context:
It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American <t>countries</t> suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "countries" in the context: "That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery."
The context discusses Latin American countries in terms of their economy, recession, and recovery. This aligns with the concept of a nation or state as a political entity that experiences economic conditions.
Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (state, nation, land, commonwealth)
Sense 2: "the territory occupied by a nation" (state, land) - "he visited several European countries"
Sense 3: "the people who live in a nation or country" (nation, land)

"Latin American countries" refers to the nations or states themselves, politically and geographically.
Looking at Sense 1: "African nations" is an example. "Latin American countries" is very similar to "African nations".
Looking at Sense 2: "he visited several European countries" also makes sense geographically, but here the countries are "suffering a recession" and "enjoying a recovery", which applies to the economic entity of the state/nation.
However, in WordNet, "country" often maps to Sense 1 (state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic) or Sense 2 (the territory occupied by a nation).
Let's see the synsets:
country%1:14:00:: (nation, land, country, state, commonwealth, res publica, body politic) - "the state has elected a new president; African nations"
country%1:15:00:: (state, land, country) - "he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries"

Wait, in "many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession", the word refers to the geopolitical entities. Both 1 and 2 could apply. However, Sense 1 emphasizes the "politically organized body of people under a single government," while Sense 2 emphasizes the "territory occupied by a nation." Economies are often tied to the state (Sense 1).
Let's look at "African nations" (Sense 1) vs "European countries" (Sense 2). In "Latin American countries," it is used similarly to "European countries." But they suffer a recession, which implies the government and economy, making Sense 1 slightly more appropriate for the political/economic entity. Wait, "country" in the sense of nation/state.
Let's consider Sense 1: politically organized body of people under a single government.
Actually, usually, "country" referring to a nation is Sense 1 (1:14:00) or Sense 2 (1:15:00).
Many WSD systems choose Sense 1 for "countries" in contexts like "European countries" because it is the primary sense, but wait, the example for Sense 2 is literally "he visited several European countries".
Let's check the context again: "many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery."
It implies the state as an economic and political entity. Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government".
Often, "country" meaning the geographical territory is 1:15:00 and the political entity is 1:14:00. When countries suffer a recession, it's the political/economic entity.
I will choose 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: recession
Target surface form: recession
Context:
It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief <t>recession</t> and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recession%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
2. sense_key=recession%1:25:00:: | definition=a small concavity | synonyms=recess, niche, corner
3. sense_key=recession%1:14:00:: | definition=the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service | synonyms=recessional
4. sense_key=recession%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of ceding back | synonyms=ceding back
5. sense_key=recession%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of becoming more distant | synonyms=receding

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context is about economic recovery after a drop in output, financial crisis, and "brief recession" followed by "strong recovery." This clearly refers to the economic sense.

Sense 1: "the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year" - this is the economic recession sense.

The answer is sense_index 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: recovery
Target surface form: recovery
Context:
It also rose in Mexico, where the economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output last year. But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong <t>recovery</t>. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recovery%1:11:00:: | definition=return to an original state | examples=the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid
2. sense_key=recovery%1:22:00:: | definition=gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury | synonyms=convalescence, recuperation
3. sense_key=recovery%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) | synonyms=retrieval

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context talks about economic recovery after a recession: "suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery."

Sense 1: "return to an original state" - examples about forest recovery after fire. This is a general sense of returning to a prior condition.

Sense 2: "gradual healing after sickness or injury" - medical context, not economic.

Sense 3: "the act of regaining or saving something lost" - like retrieval of lost items.

The economic recovery here refers to the economy returning to its prior healthy state after a recession. This aligns best with sense 1: "return to an original state."

Actually, let me reconsider. In WordNet, economic recovery might be classified under sense 1 (return to an original state) since it's about the economy returning to its previous healthy condition after a downturn.

Sense 3 is about retrieving something lost, like recovering a stolen item or lost data - not quite right for economic recovery.

Sense 1 seems the best fit - "return to an original state" captures the economic meaning of returning to growth/health after recession.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: safety_net
Target surface form: safety net
Context:
But only around half of respondents in Mexico and Brazil, the region's two most populous countries, are convinced democrats, which drags down the regional average (see chart 2). Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social <t>safety net</t> has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB-

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=safety_net%1:10:00:: | definition=a guarantee of professional or financial security
2. sense_key=safety_net%1:06:00:: | definition=a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context is about social safety nets in Latin America helping to shield the poor from economic hardship. This relates to financial security guarantees, not circus acrobats.

Sense 1: "a guarantee of professional or financial security" - fits the context of social safety net helping the poor economically.
Sense 2: "a large strong net to catch circus acrobats" - clearly wrong.

The answer is sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: week
Target surface form: week
Context:
Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this <t>week</t> that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=week%1:28:00:: | definition=any period of seven consecutive days | synonyms=hebdomad | examples=it rained for a week
2. sense_key=week%1:28:01:: | definition=hours or days of work in a calendar week | synonyms=workweek | examples=they worked a 40-hour week
3. sense_key=week%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday | synonyms=calendar week

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: The context says "reported this week that..." which refers to a general period of seven consecutive days. It's not about a workweek (hours/days of work), and while it could technically be a calendar week, the general usage "this week" typically means any period of seven consecutive days. Sense 1 is the most appropriate.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: proportion
Target surface form: proportion
Context:
Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the <t>proportion</t> of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=proportion%1:24:00:: | definition=the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
2. sense_key=proportion%1:07:00:: | definition=magnitude or extent | synonyms=dimension | examples=a building of vast proportions
3. sense_key=proportion%1:25:00:: | definition=balance among the parts of something | synonyms=symmetry
4. sense_key=proportion%1:24:01:: | definition=the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree | synonyms=ratio | examples=an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations; a dry martini has a large proportion of gin
5. sense_key=proportion%1:07:01:: | definition=harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); - John Ruskin | synonyms=proportionality, balance | examples=in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context mentions "the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally." This refers to a percentage or ratio - the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part (those living in poverty) is divided by the magnitude of the whole (all Latin Americans).

Sense 1: "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole" - This fits perfectly. 32% is a proportion.

Sense 4: "the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree" with synonym "ratio" - This could also fit, but sense 1 is more precise for a percentage/quotient.

The "proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty" = the part divided by the whole = 32%. This is clearly sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: year
Target surface form: year
Context:
Some 44% of respondents across the region pronounced themselves satisfied with how their country's democracy works in practice, the same figure as last year but a big increase on the 25% in 2001 (chart 3). Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this <t>year</t>, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
2. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | examples=a school year
3. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
4. sense_key=year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "year" in the phrase "this year".
Context: "the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%".
"this year" refers to the current calendar year (which would be 2010 or 2011 given the 2009 mention).
Sense 1: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days (twelvemonth, yr) - e.g., "she is 4 years old", "in the year 1920".
Sense 2: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity (e.g., a school year).
Sense 3: a period of time that it takes for a planet to make a complete revolution around the sun.
Sense 4: a body of students who graduate together.

"this year" means the current calendar year. So Sense 1 is the best fit.
"has fallen again this year" - "this year" refers to the calendar year.

Let's check the options:
1: year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
2: year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity
3: year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet...
4: year%1:14:00:: | definition=a body of students...

Clearly Sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: mood
Target surface form: mood
Context:
Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the <t>mood</t> varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=mood%1:12:00:: | definition=a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling | synonyms=temper, humor, humour | examples=whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time; he was in a bad humor
2. sense_key=mood%1:26:00:: | definition=the prevailing psychological state | synonyms=climate | examples=the climate of opinion; the national mood had changed radically since the last election
3. sense_key=mood%1:24:00:: | definition=verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker | synonyms=mode, modality

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "mood" in the context: "But the mood varies widely from country to country."

This is talking about the public sentiment or prevailing psychological state in different countries regarding democracy, economic performance, etc.

Sense 1: a characteristic state of feeling (individual mood)
Sense 2: the prevailing psychological state (national mood, climate of opinion)
Sense 3: verb inflections (grammar)

The context is about national/public sentiment - "the national mood had changed radically since the last election" is a perfect match for this context about how different countries feel about democracy and their economic situation.

The answer is sense 2.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: country
Context:
Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from <t>country</t> to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "country" in the phrase "But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance..."
The context discusses Latin American countries, governments, Congress, economic performance, poverty rates, etc.
The phrase "from country to country" refers to different nations/states.
Sense 1: a politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic)
Sense 2: the territory occupied by a nation (state, land)

The text talks about "Latin American countries", "country's Congress", "country to country". "Brazil's strong economic performance...".
Wait, "country to country" here refers to the political entities or the territories. Usually "country" in this context refers to the nation/state. Sense 1 is "politically organized body of people under a single government". Sense 2 is "the territory occupied by a nation".
Usually, "country" referring to nations/states falls under Sense 1.
Let's look at Sense 1: "the state has elected a new president; African nations".
Sense 2: "he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries". Here "country" is used as "European countries". Wait, the example for Sense 2 uses "countries"!
But wait, "country to country" often means from nation to nation. Sense 1 has the synonym "state, nation, land, commonwealth".
"country's Congress" -> Sense 1. "country to country" -> from one political entity to another.
Sense 2: "territory occupied by a nation". Examples: "he visited several European countries". Is this territory or political entity?
Actually, WordNet 3.0:
country%1:14:00:: "a politically organized body of people under a single government"
country%1:15:00:: "the territory occupied by a nation"
country%1:14:01:: "the people who live in a nation or country"
country%1:15:01:: "an area outside of cities and towns"
country%1:15:02:: "a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary"

"from country to country" -> comparing different nations, their economic performance and political mood. It aligns with Sense 1: a politically organized body of people under a single government (nation, state).
Let's check the examples for Sense 1: "the state has elected a new president; African nations". It fits the context of having a Congress, a president, a government, etc.
Sense 2 examples: "he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries". It refers to the territory.
In "But the mood varies widely from country to country", the mood of the people/government in a country is discussed. So it's the politically organized body of people.

Let's confirm Sense 1 vs Sense 2. Sense 1 is nation/state. The text says "country's Congress", "their government", "Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president". These are political entities. So Sense 1 is the most appropriate.

Let's review Sense 1:
Definition: a politically organized body of people under a single government
Synonyms: state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic

Let's review Sense 2:
Definition: the territory occupied by a nation
Synonyms: state, land

The text mentions "confidence in their country's Congress". A Congress belongs to the government, making it a politically organized body of people.
Therefore, Sense 1 is the best choice.

Wait, is there any chance it is Sense 1? Yes, "politically organized body of people under a single government" fits "country's Congress" and "country to country".

Let's check the indices.
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00::
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00::
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01::
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01::
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02::

Sense 1: country%1:14:00::
Sense 2: country%1:15:00::
I will choose Sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: country
Target surface form: country
Context:
Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to <t>country</t> (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=country%1:14:00:: | definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
2. sense_key=country%1:15:00:: | definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=state, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
3. sense_key=country%1:14:01:: | definition=the people who live in a nation or country | synonyms=nation, land | examples=a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation
4. sense_key=country%1:15:01:: | definition=an area outside of cities and towns | synonyms=rural area | examples=his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country
5. sense_key=country%1:15:02:: | definition=a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | synonyms=area | examples=it was a mountainous area; Bible country

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word "country" appears in the phrase "But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4)."

The context is discussing different Latin American countries (Brazil, etc.), their economic performance, political situations, and social indicators. The phrase "from country to country" refers to different nation-states in Latin America.

Sense 1: a politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic) - examples: "the state has elected a new president; African nations"
Sense 2: the territory occupied by a nation (state, land) - examples: "he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries"
Sense 3: the people who live in a nation or country (nation, land) - examples: "a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation"
Sense 4: rural area - examples: "his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country"
Sense 5: a particular geographical region - examples: "it was a mountainous area; Bible country"

The phrase "from country to country" in this context refers to different nations/states. The discussion is about comparing different Latin American countries (Brazil, etc.) in terms of their economic performance, political popularity, etc.

Sense 1 focuses on the politically organized body of people under a government - the state/nation as a political entity.
Sense 2 focuses on the territory occupied by a nation.
Sense 3 focuses on the people who live in a nation.

In the phrase "from country to country," it's referring to different nations as entities - Brazil is mentioned as one country, and the text compares different Latin American countries. The mood varying from country to country suggests comparing different nation-states.

This seems most aligned with Sense 1 - a politically organized body of people under a single government. The context discusses governments, congresses, presidents, which are political institutions. The countries being referred to are nation-states like Brazil.

However, Sense 2 could also apply since "he visited several European countries" uses "country" to refer to the nation as a territorial entity. The phrase "from country to country" could be interpreted as referring to territories.

Looking at the examples:
- Sense 1: "the state has elected a new president; African nations" - political entity
- Sense 2: "he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries" - territorial entity

The phrase "from country to country" when talking about comparing different Latin American countries' economic and political situations seems to refer to them as nation-states - politically organized entities. The context is about Congress, government, democracy, president - all political concepts.

But actually, when we say "from country to country," we're often referring to the geographic/national entity in a more general sense. The example "he visited several European countries" in Sense 2 is quite similar to the usage here - referring to different countries as places/territories.

Let me think more carefully. The text says "the mood varies widely from country to country." This is comparing different nations. The countries are being treated as entities that have characteristics (mood, economic performance, etc.).

In English, "from country to country" typically refers to nation-states as entities. This could be Sense 1 (the political organization) or Sense 2 (the territory).

Looking at the broader context - the passage discusses "their country's Congress," "their government," "Latin American countries," "Brazil's strong economic performance." The countries are being discussed as political entities with governments and economic policies.

I think Sense 1 is the best fit - "a politically organized body of people under a single government." The context is about political institutions (Congress, government, president) and the countries are being referred to as political entities.

Actually, let me reconsider. "From country to country" is a common phrase that typically refers to nations as places or entities. The example in Sense 2 - "he visited several European countries" - uses "country" to mean a nation as a territorial entity that one can visit. Similarly, "from country to country" suggests moving between different national territories.

But the sense disambiguation should consider the specific usage. The phrase "the mood varies widely from country to country" is talking about how different nations have different moods/situations. This is referring to countries as collective entities - the people and their political situation.

Hmm, this is tricky. Let me look at the definitions again:
- Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" - emphasizes the political organization and people
- Sense 2: "the territory occupied by a nation" - emphasizes the geographic territory

In the phrase "from country to country," I think it's referring to different nation-states as entities. The most common interpretation would be Sense 1 or Sense 2.

Given the political context (Congress, government, president, democracy), I lean toward Sense 1 - the politically organized body of people under a single government. The "country" here is being used to refer to the nation as a political entity.

But wait - "from country to country" could also be interpreted as geographic movement between territories. However, in this context, it's not about physical movement but about comparing characteristics of different nations.

I'll go with Sense 1 - "a politically organized body of people under a single government" - because the context is heavily political (Congress, government, president, democracy) and the countries are being discussed as political entities with governments and policies.

Actually, I want to reconsider one more time. The phrase "from country to country" is idiomatic and generally refers to nations as geographical/political entities. Looking at the examples:

Sense 1 examples: "the state has elected a new president; African nations" - these refer to political entities making decisions or being categorized
Sense 2 examples: "he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries" - these refer to countries as places

The phrase "from country to country" is more similar to "he visited several European countries" in that it's referring to countries as distinct entities/places. But the context here is about comparing political and economic situations across countries.

I think Sense 1 is still the best fit because:
1. The context is about political institutions and governance
2. The countries are being compared as political entities
3. "Country" in the phrase "from country to country" refers to nation-states as organized political entities

Let me finalize my answer: Sense 1.

Wait, I should also consider that "country" in phrases like "from country to country" or "in this country" often refers to the nation-state as a whole entity, which could be either the political organization (Sense 1) or the territory (Sense 2).

Looking at WordNet more carefully:
- Sense 1 (country%1:14:00::) is in the "group" hierarchy - it's about a body of people
- Sense 2 (country%1:15:00::) is in the "location" hierarchy - it's about territory

The phrase "from country to country" in the context of comparing different Latin American nations' political and economic situations seems to treat countries as political entities (Sense 1). The comparison is about how different nations (as political entities) have different moods, economic performances, etc.

I'll stick with Sense 1.

Hmm, but let me reconsider once more. When we say "the mood varies from country to country," we're talking about the collective mood of people in different nations. This could actually align with Sense 3 - "the people who live in a nation or country" - since the "mood" is about the people's sentiment.

But Sense 3's examples are "a statement that sums up the nation's mood; the news was announced to the nation" - these use "nation" to refer to the people collectively.

In the phrase "from country to country," "country" is being used to refer to different nations as entities, not specifically to the people. The comparison is between different countries (as political/geographic entities), and one characteristic being compared is the "mood" of their people.

I think Sense 1 remains the best choice. The "country" in "from country to country" refers to the nation-state as a political entity, and the passage is comparing different Latin American countries as political entities with different characteristics.

Final answer: Sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: chart
Target surface form: chart
Context:
Some 34% said they had confidence in their country's Congress and 45% in their government, the same as last year in both cases but up sharply from 2003 (17% and 24% respectively). A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see <t>chart</t> 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=chart%1:10:00:: | definition=a visual display of information
2. sense_key=chart%1:06:00:: | definition=a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: The context mentions "see chart 4" which refers to a visual display of information, like a graph or table, in an article. It's not a navigational map.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: brazil
Target surface form: Brazil
Context:
A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). <t>Brazil</t>'s strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=brazil%1:15:00:: | definition=the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter | synonyms=Federative Republic of Brazil, Brasil
2. sense_key=brazil%1:13:00:: | definition=three-sided tropical American nut with white oily meat and hard brown shell | synonyms=brazil nut

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: The context mentions "Brazil" as a country, referring to its president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and its economic performance. This matches sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: president
Target surface form: president
Context:
A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing <t>president</t>, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=president%1:18:01:: | definition=an executive officer of a firm or corporation
2. sense_key=president%1:18:04:: | definition=the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government | synonyms=President of the United States, United States President, Chief Executive | examples=the President likes to jog every morning
3. sense_key=president%1:18:00:: | definition=the chief executive of a republic
4. sense_key=president%1:18:03:: | definition=the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | synonyms=chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson | examples=address your remarks to the chairperson
5. sense_key=president%1:18:02:: | definition=the head administrative officer of a college or university | synonyms=prexy
6. sense_key=president%1:04:04:: | definition=the office of the United States head of state | synonyms=President of the United States, Chief Executive | examples=a President is elected every four years

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: The target word is "president" referring to "Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva", who is the outgoing president of Brazil. Brazil is a republic, and Lula was the chief executive of that republic. This matches sense 3: "the chief executive of a republic".


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: sense
Target surface form: sense
Context:
A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared <t>sense</t> of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=sense%1:09:05:: | definition=a general conscious awareness | examples=a sense of security; a sense of happiness
2. sense_key=sense%1:10:00:: | definition=the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted | synonyms=signified | examples=the dictionary gave several senses for the word; in the best sense charity is really a duty
3. sense_key=sense%1:09:02:: | definition=the faculty through which the external world is apprehended | synonyms=sensation, sentience, sentiency, sensory faculty | examples=in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing
4. sense_key=sense%1:09:04:: | definition=sound practical judgment | synonyms=common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, mother wit | examples=Common sense is not so common; he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
5. sense_key=sense%1:09:06:: | definition=a natural appreciation or ability | examples=a keen musical sense; a good sense of timing

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "sense" in the context: "a widely shared sense of progress."

This means a feeling or awareness of progress. Let's look at the candidates:

1. sense%1:09:05:: | definition=a general conscious awareness | examples=a sense of security; a sense of happiness
2. sense%1:10:00:: | definition=the meaning of a word or expression...
3. sense%1:09:02:: | definition=the faculty through which the external world is apprehended
4. sense%1:09:04:: | definition=sound practical judgment
5. sense%1:09:06:: | definition=a natural appreciation or ability

"a widely shared sense of progress" - this is a general conscious awareness or feeling of progress. The examples for sense 1 are "a sense of security" and "a sense of happiness" which are similar constructions. So the answer is sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: progress
Target surface form: progress
Context:
A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy. That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of <t>progress</t>. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=progress%1:04:01:: | definition=gradual improvement or growth or development | synonyms=advancement | examples=advancement of knowledge; great progress in the arts
2. sense_key=progress%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) | synonyms=progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion
3. sense_key=progress%1:11:00:: | definition=a movement forward | synonyms=progression, advance | examples=he listened for the progress of the troops

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context talks about "a widely shared sense of progress" in Brazil, which is related to "Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president." This refers to gradual improvement or growth or development in the country's situation.

Sense 1: gradual improvement or growth or development - "advancement of knowledge; great progress in the arts"
Sense 2: the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) - progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion
Sense 3: a movement forward - "he listened for the progress of the troops"

The context describes economic and social improvement in Brazil, which aligns with sense 1: gradual improvement or growth or development.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: recession
Target surface form: recession
Context:
That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the <t>recession</t> was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=recession%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
2. sense_key=recession%1:25:00:: | definition=a small concavity | synonyms=recess, niche, corner
3. sense_key=recession%1:14:00:: | definition=the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service | synonyms=recessional
4. sense_key=recession%1:04:01:: | definition=the act of ceding back | synonyms=ceding back
5. sense_key=recession%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of becoming more distant | synonyms=receding

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context discusses economic conditions: "world financial crisis", "Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession", "strong recovery", "strong economic performance", "the recession was more severe". This clearly refers to the economic sense of recession - a decline in the economy.

Sense 1: "the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year" - This is the correct economic sense.

provider: Inceptron


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: crime
Target surface form: crime
Context:
That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery. In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent <t>crime</t> has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5).

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=crime%1:04:00:: | definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
2. sense_key=crime%1:04:01:: | definition=an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | examples=crimes of the heart

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word "crime" appears in the context: "violent crime has worsened" and "more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country."

This refers to criminal acts punishable by law - violent crimes like murder, assault, robbery, etc. This clearly matches sense 1: "(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act" with synonyms like "offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking."

Sense 2 is "an evil act not necessarily punishable by law" with example "crimes of the heart" - this is metaphorical usage, not applicable here.

The context clearly refers to actual criminal activity (violent crime) that is punishable by law, so sense 1 is correct.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: time
Target surface form: time
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second <t>time</t> since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=time%1:11:00:: | definition=an instance or single occasion for some event | synonyms=clip | examples=this time he succeeded; he called four times
2. sense_key=time%1:28:05:: | definition=a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something | examples=take time to smell the roses; I didn't have time to finish
3. sense_key=time%1:28:00:: | definition=an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) | examples=he waited a long time; the time of year for planting
4. sense_key=time%1:28:06:: | definition=a suitable moment | examples=it is time to go
5. sense_key=time%1:03:00:: | definition=the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
6. sense_key=time%1:11:01:: | definition=a person's experience on a particular occasion | examples=he had a time holding back the tears; they had a good time together
7. sense_key=time%1:28:03:: | definition=a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | synonyms=clock time | examples=do you know what time it is?; the time is 10 o'clock
8. sense_key=time%1:28:04:: | definition=the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event | synonyms=fourth dimension
9. sense_key=time%1:07:01:: | definition=rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | synonyms=meter, metre
10. sense_key=time%1:28:01:: | definition=the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned | synonyms=prison term, sentence | examples=he served a prison term of 15 months; his sentence was 5 to 10 years

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "time" in the phrase "For only the second time since the polls began".

Here, "time" refers to an instance or single occasion for some event. The phrase "the second time" means the second instance/occasion.

Sense 1: "an instance or single occasion for some event" with examples "this time he succeeded; he called four times" - this fits perfectly.

Sense 3: "an indefinite period" - doesn't fit as well because "the second time" refers to a specific instance/occasion, not an indefinite period.

The best answer is sense 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: poll
Target surface form: polls
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the <t>polls</t> began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=poll%1:09:00:: | definition=an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | synonyms=opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass
2. sense_key=poll%1:08:01:: | definition=the top of the head | synonyms=pate, crown
3. sense_key=poll%1:08:02:: | definition=the part of the head between the ears
4. sense_key=poll%1:05:00:: | definition=a tame parrot | synonyms=poll parrot
5. sense_key=poll%1:04:00:: | definition=the counting of votes (as in an election)

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: The context says "For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime..." - this refers to public opinion polls/surveys.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: respondent
Target surface form: respondents
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more <t>respondents</t> across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=respondent%1:18:01:: | definition=the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
2. sense_key=respondent%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context describes "respondents" in a survey/poll context - people who responded to a poll about problems facing their country. This matches sense 2: "someone who responds" with synonyms "responder, answerer."

Sense 1 is about a codefendant in a divorce proceeding accused of adultery, which is clearly not the case here.

The answer is sense 2.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: whole
Target surface form: whole
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a <t>whole</t> cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=whole%1:09:00:: | definition=all of something including all its component elements or parts | examples=Europe considered as a whole; the whole of American literature
2. sense_key=whole%1:03:00:: | definition=an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity | synonyms=unit | examples=how big is that part compared to the whole?; the team is a unit

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word is "whole" in the phrase "Latin America as a whole."

Context: "more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country"

Sense 1: all of something including all its component elements or parts | examples: Europe considered as a whole; the whole of American literature
Sense 2: an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity | synonyms: unit | examples: how big is that part compared to the whole?; the team is a unit

The phrase "as a whole" means considering all the component parts together. The example "Europe considered as a whole" in sense 1 is very close to "Latin America as a whole." This suggests sense 1.

Sense 2 seems more about a physical or conceptual unit where parts are assembled, like comparing a part to the whole.

The phrase "as a whole" is an idiom meaning "all of something including all its component elements or parts," which matches sense 1 perfectly.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: crime
Target surface form: crime
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite <t>crime</t>, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=crime%1:04:00:: | definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
2. sense_key=crime%1:04:01:: | definition=an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | examples=crimes of the heart

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The context discusses "crime" in terms of violent crime, victims of crime, and respondents citing crime as the most important problem facing their country. This clearly refers to criminal acts punishable by law, not metaphorical "crimes of the heart." The text mentions "violent crime," "victims of crime," and people being concerned about it as a societal problem.

Sense 1 is "an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act" with synonyms like "offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking" and example "a long record of crimes."

Sense 2 is "an evil act not necessarily punishable by law" with example "crimes of the heart."

The context clearly refers to actual criminal acts punishable by law, so sense 1 is correct.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: problem
Target surface form: problem
Context:
In addition, a stronger social safety net has helped to shield the poor. (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important <t>problem</t> facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=problem%1:26:00:: | definition=a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | synonyms=job | examples=she and her husband are having problems; it is always a job to contact him
2. sense_key=problem%1:10:00:: | definition=a question raised for consideration or solution | examples=our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
3. sense_key=problem%1:09:00:: | definition=a source of difficulty | synonyms=trouble | examples=one trouble after another delayed the job; what's the problem?

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
The target word "problem" in context: "the most important problem facing their country"

The context discusses crime being cited as the most important problem facing Latin American countries. This refers to a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved - crime is a difficulty/challenge the country faces.

Sense 1: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved" - synonyms: job - examples: "she and her husband are having problems"
Sense 3: "a source of difficulty" - synonyms: trouble - examples: "what's the problem?"

The phrase "problem facing their country" suggests a difficulty/challenge that needs to be addressed. Crime is cited as the most important problem - meaning it's the most important difficulty/issue that needs to be resolved.

Sense 1 seems most appropriate here - crime is a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved. The phrase "facing their country" aligns well with "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved."

Sense 3 is "a source of difficulty" with synonym "trouble" - this could also work, but "what's the problem?" as an example suggests a more immediate/personal usage.

Sense 1 fits better: crime is a difficulty the country faces and needs to resolve.