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Which numbered sense of "molecular" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the <t>molecular</t> level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "

Senses:
1. definition=relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules | examples=molecular structure; molecular oxygen
2. definition=relating to simple or elementary organization; --G.A. Miller | examples=proceed by more and more detailed analysis to the molecular facts of perception

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about cancer research, genes, and the understanding of how cancer develops.
    *   Target word: "molecular" (in the phrase "at the molecular level").
    *   Senses:
        1.  Relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules (e.g., molecular structure).
        2.  Relating to simple or elementary organization (e.g., molecular facts of perception).

    *   The text discusses "genes," "cancer develops," "newly identified genes," and "accumulation of several of these altered genes."
    *   The phrase is "we knew nothing at the molecular level."
    *   In biology and medicine, "molecular level" refers to the level of molecules (DNA, RNA, proteins), which is where genes operate.

    *   Sense 1: "relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules." This fits perfectly with the biological context of genes and cancer.
    *   Sense 2: "relating to simple or elementary organization." This is a more metaphorical or psychological use (as seen in the example "molecular facts of perception").

    *   The context is clearly about biochemistry/genetics.
    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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Which numbered sense of "level" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Scientists say the discovery of these genes in recent months is painting a new and startling picture of how cancer develops. An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular <t>level</t>. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "

Senses:
1. definition=a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality | synonyms=degree, grade | examples=a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required
2. definition=a relative position or degree of value in a graded group | synonyms=grade, tier | examples=lumber of the highest grade
3. definition=a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | synonyms=degree, stage, point | examples=a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
4. definition=height above ground | examples=the water reached ankle level; the pictures were at the same level
5. definition=indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid | synonyms=spirit level
6. definition=a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line | synonyms=horizontal surface | examples=park the car on the level
7. definition=an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning
8. definition=a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | synonyms=floor, storey, story | examples=what level is the office on?

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reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular <t>level</t>."
    *   Target word: "level"
    *   Meaning in context: The phrase "molecular level" refers to the scale or depth of analysis (looking at molecules rather than cells or organs). It's about the scale of observation or the specific layer of biological organization.

    *   Sense 1: position on a scale of intensity/amount/quality (degree, grade). (e.g., high level of care).
    *   Sense 2: relative position/degree of value in a graded group (grade, tier). (e.g., lumber of the highest grade).
    *   Sense 3: specific identifiable position in a continuum/series/process (degree, stage, point). (e.g., at what stage are the social sciences?).
    *   Sense 4: height above ground. (e.g., ankle level).
    *   Sense 5: tool for horizontal (spirit level).
    *   Sense 6: flat surface (horizontal surface).
    *   Sense 7: an abstract place usually conceived as having depth (layer, stratum). (e.g., communicates on several levels; layers of meaning).
    *   Sense 8: floor/storey of a building.

    *   "Molecular level" describes a layer of biological organization.
    *   Sense 1 (intensity/amount) doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 2 (value/grade) doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 3 (stage/point in a process) doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 4 (height) doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 5 (tool) doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 6 (flat surface) doesn't fit.
    *   Sense 7 (abstract place/layer/stratum) fits well. "Molecular level" is like a "layer" of analysis or a "stratum" of biological structure.
    *   Sense 8 (floor) doesn't fit.

    *   Sense 7: "an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | synonyms=layer, stratum | examples=a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning".
    *   In "molecular level", the "level" refers to the scale or layer of biological organization (molecular vs. cellular vs. tissue vs. organ). This is an abstract layer/stratum of analysis.

    *   Wait, could it be Sense 1 (degree/amount)? No.
    *   Could it be Sense 3 (stage/point)? No.
    *   Sense 7 is the most appropriate for "molecular level", "cellular level", "conceptual level", etc.

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Which numbered sense of "today" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. <t>Today</t>, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes.

Senses:
1. definition=the present time or age | examples=the world of today; today we have computers
2. definition=the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow) | examples=Today is beautiful; did you see today's newspaper?

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about cancer research. The specific sentence is: "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. <t>Today</t>, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer..."
    *   Target word: "Today"
    *   Senses:
        1.  The present time or age (e.g., "the world of today").
        2.  The specific day including the present moment (e.g., "Today is beautiful").

    *   The sentence compares "a decade ago" with "<t>Today</t>".
    *   "A decade ago" refers to a period of time in the past.
    *   Therefore, "Today" in this context refers to the current era or the present age, not specifically the 24-hour period of the current date.

    *   Sense 1: "the present time or age" -> Matches.
    *   Sense 2: "the day that includes the present moment" -> Does not match.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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Which numbered sense of "know" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we <t>know</t> that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes.

Senses:
1. definition=be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about | synonyms=cognize, cognise | examples=I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!
2. definition=know how to do or perform something | examples=She knows how to knit; Does your husband know how to cook?
3. definition=be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt | examples=I know that I left the key on the table; Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
4. definition=be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object | examples=She doesn't know this composer; Do you know my sister?
5. definition=have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations | synonyms=experience, live | examples=I know the feeling!; have you ever known hunger?
6. definition=accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | synonyms=acknowledge, recognize, recognise | examples=The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods
7. definition=have fixed in the mind | examples=I know Latin; This student knows her irregular verbs
8. definition=have sexual intercourse with | synonyms=sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with | examples=This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm; Adam knew Eve
9. definition=know the nature or character of | examples=we all knew her as a big show-off
10. definition=be able to distinguish, recognize as being different | examples=The child knows right from wrong
11. definition=perceive as familiar | examples=I know this voice!

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Today, we <t>know</t> that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state."
    *   Target word: "know"

    *   Sense 1: Be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about. (Example: "I know that the President lied...")
    *   Sense 2: Know how to do or perform something. (Example: "She knows how to knit")
    *   Sense 3: Be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt. (Example: "Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun")
    *   Sense 4: Be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object. (Example: "Do you know my sister?")
    *   Sense 5: Have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations. (Example: "I know the feeling!")
    *   Sense 6: Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. (Example: "The Crown Prince was acknowledged...")
    *   Sense 7: Have fixed in the mind. (Example: "I know Latin")
    *   Sense 8: Have sexual intercourse with. (Example: "Adam knew Eve")
    *   Sense 9: Know the nature or character of. (Example: "we all knew her as a big show-off")
    *   Sense 10: Be able to distinguish, recognize as being different. (Example: "The child knows right from wrong")
    *   Sense 11: Perceive as familiar. (Example: "I know this voice!")

    *   The sentence is: "Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer..."
    *   The "we" refers to scientists/the scientific community.
    *   The "that..." clause describes a scientific fact/discovery.
    *   The meaning is that they possess knowledge or are aware of a specific piece of information (the mechanism of cancer initiation).

    *   Sense 1: "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about". This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 3: "be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt". This is very similar to Sense 1. Let's compare.
        *   Sense 1 is more about possessing information/facts.
        *   Sense 3 is more about conviction or certainty about a truth.
        *   In scientific contexts, "we know that [fact]" usually refers to established knowledge/information (Sense 1).
        *   Looking at the examples: Sense 1 ("I know that the President lied") vs Sense 3 ("Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun").
        *   Wait, the Galileo example in Sense 3 is very similar to the scientific discovery context here.
        *   Let's re-read Sense 1: "be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information".
        *   Let's re-read Sense 3: "be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt".
        *   In the context "Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer", it's about a scientific discovery/fact.
        *   Usually, "know that [clause]" is Sense 1. Sense 3 often implies a deeper conviction or a truth that might not be universally accepted yet (like Galileo's case).
        *   However, Sense 1's example "I know that the President lied" is a specific piece of information.
        *   Let's look at the contrast in the text: "cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing... Today, we know that...". This contrast emphasizes the transition from ignorance to possessing knowledge/information.

    *   Sense 1: Cognizant of a fact/information.
    *   Sense 3: Aware of the truth/belief/faith.
    *   The sentence "Today, we know that..." is stating a scientific fact discovered through research. This aligns most strongly with possessing knowledge/information (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: "I know that the President lied to the people" (Fact/Information).
    *   Sense 3: "Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun" (Truth/Conviction).
    *   The context "we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer" is a scientific fact.
    *   Is it a "fact" (Sense 1) or a "truth" (Sense 3)? In most linguistic datasets (like WordNet), "know that" for facts is the primary sense.
    *   Let's look at the nuances again. Sense 1 is "possess knowledge or information about". Sense 3 is "regard as true beyond any doubt".
    *   The text says "Today, we know that...", which indicates that the scientific community now possesses this information.

    *   Sense 1 is the most general and fitting for "possessing knowledge of a fact".

    *   Sense 1: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information.
    *   Context: "we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer".
    *   This is a fact/piece of information.

    *   Wait, let me double-check Sense 3 again. "be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt".
    *   The Galileo example is a bit tricky because it's a scientific truth. But the core of Sense 1 is "possess knowledge or information about".
    *   In the context of "we knew nothing... Today, we know that...", it's clearly about the acquisition of knowledge/information.

    *   Sense 1 is the most appropriate.


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Which numbered sense of "accumulation" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the <t>accumulation</t> of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes.

Senses:
1. definition=an increase by natural growth or addition | synonyms=accretion
2. definition=several things grouped together or considered as a whole | synonyms=collection, aggregation, assemblage
3. definition=the act of accumulating | synonyms=accrual, accruement
4. definition=(finance) profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Today, we know that the <t>accumulation</t> of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state."
    *   Target word: "accumulation"
    *   Meaning in context: The buildup or gradual increase of altered genes over time within a cell/organism.

    *   Sense 1: "an increase by natural growth or addition" (synonym: accretion). This fits the biological process where mutations build up over time.
    *   Sense 2: "several things grouped together or considered as a whole" (synonyms: collection, aggregation, assemblage). This describes a static group, whereas the context implies a process of gathering/increasing.
    *   Sense 3: "the act of accumulating" (synonyms: accrual, accruement). This is the *process* of gathering, but Sense 1 specifically mentions "increase by natural growth or addition," which is more precise for biological mutations. However, Sense 3 is very close.
    *   Sense 4: "(finance) profits..." Not applicable.

    *   The sentence says "the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer".
    *   In genetics, "accumulation of mutations" refers to the process where mutations add up over time.
    *   Sense 1 (increase by natural growth or addition) describes the result/process of things adding up.
    *   Sense 2 (collection/aggregation) describes the state of being grouped.
    *   Sense 3 (the act of accumulating) describes the action.

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
    "The accumulation of several of these altered genes..."
    Does it mean "the collection of genes" (Sense 2) or "the gradual increase/buildup of genes" (Sense 1)?
    In cancer biology, it's the *buildup* (one after another) that leads to the disease. This aligns best with "increase by natural growth or addition" (Sense 1).

    Wait, let's look at Sense 2 again: "several things grouped together or considered as a whole".
    If the text means "the fact that there are several of these genes together", it's Sense 2.
    If the text means "the process of these genes adding up", it's Sense 1.

    Usually, "accumulation of mutations" is treated as the gradual buildup.
    Sense 1: "an increase by natural growth or addition" -> Accretion.
    Sense 2: "several things grouped together" -> Collection.

    In the context of cancer, it's not just that they are grouped, but that they have *accumulated* (increased in number) over time.

    Let's check common dictionary usage for "accumulation of mutations".
    Oxford: "the acquisition or gradual gathering of something".
    Sense 1: "an increase by natural growth or addition".
    Sense 2: "several things grouped together".

    Actually, looking at the senses provided:
    1. increase by natural growth or addition.
    2. several things grouped together.

    If I have a "collection" of genes, they are just there. If I have an "accumulation" of genes, they have built up. The context "initiate a cancer" strongly suggests the process of buildup.

    Let's double-check Sense 2 again. "Aggregation" or "Assemblage".
    If the author meant "the presence of several altered genes", Sense 2 would work. But "accumulation" specifically implies the process of adding up.

    Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
    Sense 1 is about the *increase*.
    Sense 2 is about the *group*.

    In "the accumulation of several of these altered genes", the focus is on the fact that they have built up to a certain point to trigger cancer. This is an increase/addition.

    Let's look at Sense 3: "the act of accumulating". This is the action itself.
    "The accumulation... can initiate a cancer."
    Is it the *act* (Sense 3) or the *result of the increase* (Sense 1)?
    Usually, it's the result (the state of having accumulated enough) that triggers the event.

    Sense 1: "an increase by natural growth or addition". This fits the biological buildup of mutations.

    Let's re-read: "Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer..."
    This means when enough of these genes have added up, cancer starts. This is an increase by addition.

    Sense 1: increase by natural growth or addition.
    Sense 2: several things grouped together.

    If you have a "pile of leaves", that's an accumulation (Sense 2 - a collection).
    If you have "the accumulation of snow", that's an increase (Sense 1).
    Genetic mutations "accumulate" over time. This is an increase by addition.

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the most accurate.


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Which numbered sense of "altered" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these <t>altered</t> genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes.

Senses:
1. definition=changed in form or character without becoming something else; ; ; - Charles Dickens | examples=the altered policy promised success; following an altered course we soon found ourselves back in civilization
2. definition=having testicles or ovaries removed | synonyms=neutered
3. definition=changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose | synonyms=adapted | examples=seeds precisely adapted to the area; instructions altered to suit the children's different ages

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these <t>altered</t> genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state."
    *   Target word: "altered"
    *   Contextual meaning: The genes have undergone some change (mutation) that leads to cancer.

    *   Sense 1: "changed in form or character without becoming something else" (General change).
    *   Sense 2: "having testicles or ovaries removed" (Neutered).
    *   Sense 3: "changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose" (Adapted/Improved).

    *   Sense 2 is clearly wrong (not about neutering animals).
    *   Sense 3 is wrong because the genes aren't being changed to "improve" or "make more fit for a purpose" in a positive/intentional sense; they are mutated, which is a change in character/form.
    *   Sense 1 fits best: the genes have changed in form or character (mutated).

Sense 1.


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Which numbered sense of "initiate" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can <t>initiate</t> a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes.

Senses:
1. definition=bring into being | synonyms=originate, start | examples=He initiated a new program; Start a foundation
2. definition=take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of | synonyms=pioneer | examples=This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
3. definition=accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite | synonyms=induct | examples=African men are initiated when they reach puberty
4. definition=bring up a topic for discussion | synonyms=broach
5. definition=set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for | synonyms=lead up | examples=Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the accumulation of several of these altered genes can <t>initiate</t> a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state."
    *   Target word: "initiate"
    *   Meaning in context: The genes start or cause the development of cancer.

    *   Sense 1: "bring into being" | synonyms: originate, start | examples: "He initiated a new program." (Fits the idea of starting something new/bringing it into existence).
    *   Sense 2: "take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of" | synonyms: pioneer | examples: "pioneered heart transplants." (Doesn't fit; genes aren't pioneering a field).
    *   Sense 3: "accept people into an exclusive society or group" | synonyms: induct | examples: "African men are initiated..." (Doesn't fit; cancer isn't a society).
    *   Sense 4: "bring up a topic for discussion" | synonyms: broach. (Doesn't fit; genes aren't discussing topics).
    *   Sense 5: "set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for" | synonyms: lead up | examples: "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II." (This is close, but usually refers to a sequence of events leading to a larger event, whereas "initiate a cancer" means to start the process of the disease itself).

    *   Sense 1: "bring into being" / "start".
    *   Sense 5: "set in motion" / "start an event".
    *   In the context of biological processes (like cancer), "initiate" usually means to start the process or bring the condition into being.
    *   Comparing "bring into being" (1) vs "set in motion/start an event" (5).
    *   "Initiate a cancer" means the cancer starts to exist.
    *   Looking at the examples: "He initiated a new program" (1) vs "Hitler's attack... led up to World War II" (5).
    *   Sense 1 is more about the creation/start of the entity/process. Sense 5 is more about the causal chain leading to an event.
    *   In oncology, "initiation" is the first step in carcinogenesis (bringing the cancer into being).

    *   Sense 1: bring into being / start.
    *   Sense 5: set in motion / start an event.
    *   Actually, looking closer at Sense 1 ("bring into being") and Sense 5 ("set in motion"), Sense 1 is a more general "start".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1: "He initiated a new program" -> He started it.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 5: "set in motion, start an event" -> "Hitler's attack... led up to World War II".
    *   "Initiate a cancer" is very similar to "start a cancer".
    *   Usually, in these types of datasets (like WordNet), "initiate" as in "start a process" is Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: bring into being / originate / start.
    *   Sense 5: set in motion / start an event / prepare the way for.
    *   "Initiate a cancer" = start the process of cancer.
    *   If I have to choose between "bring into being" and "set in motion", "bring into being" (1) fits the biological start of a disease better than "prepare the way for" (5).

    *   Sense 1: "He initiated a new program" (Started the program).
    *   Sense 5: "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II" (The attack was the trigger/start of the event).
    *   Wait, "initiate a cancer" is almost exactly "start a cancer".
    *   Let's check if "initiate" in biology is typically mapped to "start/originate". Yes.

    *   Sense 1: bring into being / start.
    *   Sense 5: set in motion / start an event.
    *   Actually, "initiate" in the context of a disease is often defined as "to cause (a process or action) to begin". This aligns well with "bring into being" or "start".

    *   Sense 1: bring into being / start.
    *   Sense 5: set in motion / start an event.
    *   Looking at the synonyms for 5: "lead up". "Initiate a cancer" does not mean "lead up to a cancer". It means the cancer *starts*.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the most accurate.


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Which numbered sense of "cancer" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a <t>cancer</t> and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes.

Senses:
1. definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | synonyms=malignant neoplastic disease
2. definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer | synonyms=Crab
3. definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
4. definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 | synonyms=Cancer the Crab, Crab
5. definition=type genus of the family Cancridae | synonyms=genus Cancer

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage discussing genes, cancer treatment, prevention, tests for predicting cancer, colon cancer, molecular level, and tumor-suppressors.
    *   Target word: `<t>cancer</t>` in the sentence "Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a <t>cancer</t> and, then, propel it into a deadly state."

    *   Sense 1: Malignant growth/tumor caused by abnormal cell division. (Medical/Biological)
    *   Sense 2: Person born under the sign of Cancer. (Astrology)
    *   Sense 3: Zodiacal constellation. (Astronomy)
    *   Sense 4: Fourth sign of the zodiac. (Astrology)
    *   Sense 5: Genus of crabs. (Biology/Taxonomy)

    *   The context mentions "cancer treatment," "prevention," "colon cancer," "molecular level," "altered genes," and "tumor-suppressors."
    *   The specific sentence says "initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state."
    *   This clearly refers to the disease (malignant growth), not astrology or crabs.

    *   Sense 1 matches the medical definition of the disease.


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Which numbered sense of "then" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, <t>then</t>, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes.

Senses:
1. definition=subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | synonyms=so, and so, and then | examples=then he left; go left first, then right
2. definition=in that case or as a consequence | examples=if he didn't take it, then who did?; keep it then if you want to
3. definition=at that time | examples=I was young then; prices were lower back then

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, <t>then</t>, propel it into a deadly state."
    *   Target word: "then"

    *   Sense 1: subsequently or soon afterward (sequence of events). Examples: "then he left", "go left first, then right".
    *   Sense 2: in that case or as a consequence (conditional/logical result). Examples: "if he didn't take it, then who did?".
    *   Sense 3: at that time (specific point in the past or future). Examples: "I was young then".

    *   The sentence describes a process:
        1.  Accumulation of altered genes initiates cancer.
        2.  <t>then</t>, it propels it into a deadly state.
    *   This is a sequence of events in a biological process.
    *   "Initiate" happens first, and "propel it into a deadly state" happens *subsequently* or *soon afterward*.

    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly (subsequently/soon afterward).
    *   Sense 2 (in that case) doesn't fit the biological sequence description.
    *   Sense 3 (at that time) doesn't fit because it's not referring to a specific time period (like "back then"), but rather a step in a process.


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Which numbered sense of "propel" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, <t>propel</t> it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes.

Senses:
1. definition=cause to move forward with force | synonyms=impel | examples=Steam propels this ship
2. definition=give an incentive for action | synonyms=motivate, actuate, move, prompt, incite | examples=This moved me to sacrifice my career

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, <t>propel</t> it into a deadly state."
    *   Target word: "propel"
    *   Senses:
        1.  cause to move forward with force (physical movement, e.g., steam propels a ship).
        2.  give an incentive for action (motivate, prompt, drive a process forward, e.g., moved me to sacrifice my career).

    *   The sentence describes the progression of cancer: "initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state."
    *   Is the cancer physically moving forward with force (Sense 1)? No.
    *   Is the cancer being driven or pushed forward in its progression/development (Sense 2)? Yes. While Sense 2 mentions "incentive for action" and "motivate," in a broader sense, it refers to driving a process or state forward.

    *   Sense 1 is primarily physical propulsion.
    *   Sense 2 is about driving a change, motivating, or prompting a transition from one state to another.
    *   In the context of a disease progressing to a "deadly state," "propel" means to drive or push the process forward.

    *   Wait, let me re-examine Sense 2: "give an incentive for action | synonyms=motivate, actuate, move, prompt, incite". This sounds very human-centric.
    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again: "cause to move forward with force".
    *   Is there a metaphorical use of Sense 1? Often, "propel" is used metaphorically to mean "drive forward" (e.g., "propel someone to fame").
    *   Let's compare:
        *   Sense 1: Physical force $\rightarrow$ movement.
        *   Sense 2: Incentive $\rightarrow$ action.
    *   The cancer isn't being "motivated" or "incentivized" (Sense 2). It is being "driven" or "pushed" into a state.
    *   Usually, in these types of NLP tasks (like WordNet), "propel" in the sense of "driving a process forward" is often grouped with the "move forward" sense (Sense 1) as a metaphorical extension, rather than the "motivate/incentivize" sense (Sense 2).

    *   "propel it into a deadly state"
    *   Does it mean "motivate the cancer"? No.
    *   Does it mean "drive the cancer forward" (metaphorically using the concept of force/movement)? Yes.

    *   Sense 1: cause to move forward with force.
    *   Sense 2: give an incentive for action.
    *   If I have to choose between "physical force/movement" and "incentive/motivation," the progression of a disease is closer to being "driven forward" (Sense 1) than being "motivated" (Sense 2).

    *   *Self-Correction:* Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 2: "motivate, actuate, move, prompt, incite". These are all about triggering a behavior.
    *   Let's look at Sense 1: "cause to move forward with force".
    *   In the context of "propel it into a deadly state," the genes are the cause, and the result is the movement of the cancer from one state (initiated) to another (deadly). This is a metaphorical "pushing forward."

    *   Sense 1: Physical movement/force.
    *   Sense 2: Psychological/incentive-based movement.
    *   Cancer progression is neither psychological nor strictly physical movement in space, but it is a "drive" or "push" forward in a process. In most dictionary classifications, "propel" meaning "to drive forward" (even metaphorically) falls under the primary sense of moving something forward.

    *   Wait, let me double-check if "propel" in "propel it into a deadly state" fits "give an incentive for action." No, that's definitely not it.
    *   Does it fit "cause to move forward with force"? Metaphorically, yes.

    *   Sense 1: cause to move forward with force.
    *   Sense 2: give an incentive for action.
    *   The cancer is being pushed/driven into a state. This is a metaphorical application of Sense 1.

    *   *Alternative thought:* Could "propel" here mean "prompt" or "actuate" (Sense 2)? "The genes actuate the cancer into a deadly state." It's possible, but "propel" usually implies a strong driving force, which aligns better with the "force" in Sense 1.

    *   Let's look at the examples:
        1. Steam propels this ship. (Physical)
        2. This moved me to sacrifice my career. (Psychological/Incentive)
    *   "Genes propel cancer into a deadly state." This is more like "Steam propels this ship" (A causes B to move/progress) than "This moved me to sacrifice my career" (A motivates B to act).

    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the most likely intended answer.


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Which numbered sense of "deadly" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a <t>deadly</t> state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes.

Senses:
1. definition=causing or capable of causing death | synonyms=deathly, mortal | examples=a fatal accident; a deadly enemy
2. definition=of an instrument of certain death | synonyms=lethal | examples=deadly poisons; lethal weapon
3. definition=extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom | synonyms=venomous, virulent | examples=venomous snakes; a virulent insect bite
4. definition=involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death | synonyms=mortal | examples=the seven deadly sins
5. definition=exceedingly harmful | synonyms=baneful, pernicious, pestilent
6. definition=(of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a <t>deadly</t> state."
    *   Target word: "deadly"
    *   Meaning in context: The cancer becomes capable of causing death.

    *   Sense 1: causing or capable of causing death (e.g., fatal accident, deadly enemy).
    *   Sense 2: of an instrument of certain death (e.g., deadly poisons, lethal weapon).
    *   Sense 3: extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom (e.g., venomous snakes).
    *   Sense 4: involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death (e.g., seven deadly sins).
    *   Sense 5: exceedingly harmful (e.g., baneful, pernicious).
    *   Sense 6: (of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect.

    *   The context refers to cancer progressing to a state where it can cause death.
    *   Sense 1 ("causing or capable of causing death") fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 is for instruments/weapons.
    *   Sense 3 is for venom/poison.
    *   Sense 4 is spiritual.
    *   Sense 5 is general harm.
    *   Sense 6 is about the *speed* and *violence* of the course, whereas "deadly state" usually refers to the lethality (the outcome of death).

    *   "Propel it into a deadly state" means the cancer becomes fatal/lethal.
    *   Sense 1 is the most general and accurate description of "causing or capable of causing death."


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Which numbered sense of "state" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: An emerging understanding of the genes is expected to produce an array of new strategies for future cancer treatment and prevention. That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly <t>state</t>. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes.

Senses:
1. definition=the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | synonyms=province | examples=his state is in the deep south
2. definition=the way something is with respect to its main attributes | examples=the current state of knowledge; his state of health
3. definition=the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state | examples=the state has lowered its income tax
4. definition=a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic | examples=the state has elected a new president; African nations
5. definition=(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container) | synonyms=state of matter | examples=the solid state of water is called ice
6. definition=a state of depression or agitation | examples=he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him
7. definition=the territory occupied by a nation | synonyms=country, land | examples=he returned to the land of his birth; he visited several European countries
8. definition=the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies | synonyms=Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, DoS | examples=the Department of State was created in 1789

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly <t>state</t>."
    *   Target word: "state"
    *   Meaning in context: The condition or mode of being of the cancer (deadly condition).

    *   Sense 1: Territory/administrative district (province). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 2: The way something is with respect to its main attributes (e.g., state of health, state of knowledge). -> This fits "deadly state" (the condition of the cancer).
    *   Sense 3: Government of a sovereign state. -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 4: Politically organized body of people (nation). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 5: State of matter (solid, liquid, gas). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 6: State of depression or agitation (emotional state). -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 7: Territory occupied by a nation. -> Incorrect.
    *   Sense 8: US Department of State. -> Incorrect.

    *   The phrase "deadly state" refers to the condition or status of the cancer.
    *   Sense 2 ("the way something is with respect to its main attributes") matches this usage perfectly.


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Which numbered sense of "call" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists <t>call</t> the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes. When functioning normally, they make proteins that hold a cell's growth in check.

Senses:
1. definition=assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to | synonyms=name | examples=They named their son David; The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader
2. definition=ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality | examples=He called me a bastard; She called her children lazy and ungrateful
3. definition=get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone | synonyms=telephone, call up, phone, ring | examples=I tried to call you all night; Take two aspirin and call me in the morning
4. definition=utter a sudden loud cry | synonyms=shout, shout out, cry, yell, scream, holler | examples=she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle; I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me
5. definition=order, request, or command to come | synonyms=send for | examples=She was called into the director's office; Call the police!
6. definition=pay a brief visit | synonyms=visit, call in | examples=The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens
7. definition=call a meeting; invite or command to meet | examples=The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution'; The new dean calls meetings every week
8. definition=read aloud to check for omissions or absentees | examples=Call roll
9. definition=send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message | examples=Hawaii is calling!; A transmitter in Samoa was heard calling
10. definition=utter a characteristic note or cry | examples=bluejays called to one another
11. definition=stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather | examples=call a football game
12. definition=greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name | synonyms=address | examples=He always addresses me with `Sir'; Call me Mister
13. definition=make a stop in a harbour | examples=The ship will call in Honolulu tomorrow
14. definition=demand payment of (a loan) | synonyms=call in | examples=Call a loan
15. definition=make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands | synonyms=bid | examples=He called his trump
16. definition=give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance | synonyms=call off
17. definition=indicate a decision in regard to | examples=call balls and strikes behind the plate
18. definition=make a prediction about; tell in advance | synonyms=predict, foretell, prognosticate, forebode, anticipate, promise | examples=Call the outcome of an election
19. definition=require the presentation of for redemption before maturation | examples=Call a bond
20. definition=challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense | examples=He deserves to be called on that
21. definition=declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee | examples=call a runner out
22. definition=lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal | examples=Call ducks
23. definition=order or request or give a command for | examples=The unions called a general strike for Sunday
24. definition=order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role | examples=He was already called 4 times for jury duty; They called him to active military duty
25. definition=utter in a loud voice or announce | examples=He called my name; The auctioneer called the bids
26. definition=challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of | examples=call the speaker on a question of fact
27. definition=consider or regard as being | examples=I would not call her beautiful
28. definition=rouse somebody from sleep with a call | examples=I was called at 5 A.M. this morning

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scientists <t>call</t> the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes."
    *   Target word: "call"
    *   Meaning in context: Scientists are giving a specific name ("tumor-suppressors" or "anti-cancer genes") to a specific group of genes.

    *   1: assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to (e.g., naming a son David).
    *   2: ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality (e.g., calling someone a bastard).
    *   3: telephone.
    *   4: shout.
    *   5: order to come.
    *   6: visit.
    *   7: call a meeting.
    *   8: read roll.
    *   9: radio signal.
    *   10: animal cry.
    *   11: stop/postpone (game).
    *   12: address (greet).
    *   13: ship stop.
    *   14: demand payment.
    *   15: bid (cards).
    *   16: square dance calls.
    *   17: indicate decision (balls/strikes).
    *   18: predict.
    *   19: call a bond.
    *   20: challenge statement.
    *   21: umpire decision.
    *   22: lure animals.
    *   23: order/request (strike).
    *   24: summon for duty.
    *   25: announce/utter loud.
    *   26: challenge sincerity.
    *   27: consider/regard as being.
    *   28: wake up.

    *   The scientists are assigning a name to a class of genes.
    *   Sense 1: "assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to".
    *   Sense 2: "ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality".
    *   Sense 27: "consider or regard as being".

    *   "Tumor-suppressors" is a technical term/name given to these genes.
    *   Is it a "proper name" (Sense 1)? Usually, proper names are for specific individuals or unique entities (David, New York). "Tumor-suppressors" is more of a category name or a common noun used as a label.
    *   Is it "ascribing a quality or giving a name of a common noun that reflects a quality" (Sense 2)? "Tumor-suppressor" describes what the gene does (the quality of suppressing tumors).
    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 1 again: "assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to".
    *   Let's look at Sense 2 again: "ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality".
    *   Let's look at Sense 27: "consider or regard as being".

    *   Example 1: "They named their son David." (Proper name)
    *   Example 2: "He called me a bastard." (Common noun reflecting a quality)
    *   Context: "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors."

    Is "tumor-suppressors" a proper name or a common noun reflecting a quality? It's a technical term, which functions like a common noun describing a category based on its function (quality).

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2.
    Sense 1: "assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to".
    Sense 2: "ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality".

    In "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors", they are naming the class. "Tumor-suppressor" is a descriptive name.

    Let's check if there are other options.
    Sense 27: "consider or regard as being" (e.g., "I would not call her beautiful"). This is more about opinion/judgment.

    Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2 again:
    Sense 1 is often used for naming things (naming a baby, naming a ship).
    Sense 2 is often used for labeling people or things with a descriptive term.

    Actually, looking at many dictionary definitions for "call" in the sense of "to name", Sense 1 is often the general "to give a name to". However, the distinction provided here between 1 and 2 is "proper name" vs "common noun reflecting a quality".

    "Tumor-suppressors" is not a proper name (like "The BRCA1 gene"). It is a common noun phrase describing a class of genes. Therefore, Sense 2 fits better than Sense 1.

    Wait, let me double-check.
    Sense 1: "assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to"
    Sense 2: "ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality"

    "Tumor-suppressors" describes the quality/function of the genes.

    Let's look at other examples of "call" in scientific contexts. "Scientists call this process photosynthesis." Photosynthesis is a common noun/technical term.

    If I have to choose between 1 and 2:
    1: Proper name (David)
    2: Common noun reflecting quality (bastard, lazy)

    "Tumor-suppressors" is a common noun reflecting the quality of suppressing tumors.

    Let's re-read Sense 1: "assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to".
    Is "tumor-suppressors" a "specified name"? Yes. Is it a "proper name"? No.

    Let's re-read Sense 2: "ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality".
    Does "tumor-suppressors" reflect a quality? Yes, the quality of suppressing tumors.

    Therefore, Sense 2 is the most accurate fit among the choices.

    Wait, let me think about this again. Is "tumor-suppressor" really a "quality" in the same way "bastard" or "lazy" is?
    "Bastard" is a label/category. "Lazy" is an adjective.
    "Tumor-suppressor" is a label/category.

    Let's look at Sense 1 again. "They named their son David."
    If the sentence was "Scientists named the gene BRCA1", that would be Sense 1.
    "Scientists call the class of genes tumor-suppressors" feels more like Sense 2.

    Let's check Sense 27: "consider or regard as being".
    "I would not call her beautiful."
    "Scientists call the genes tumor-suppressors."
    This is not an opinion; it's a naming convention.

    Let's search for this specific sense set (it looks like it might be from a known dataset like WordNet).
    In WordNet:
    call.n.01: name (assign a name to)
    call.n.02: describe (ascribe a quality to)

    Looking at the provided senses:
    1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
    2. ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality

    "Tumor-suppressors" is a descriptive name. It describes what they do. This aligns with "give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality".

    Let's double-check if "tumor-suppressors" could be considered a "specified name" (Sense 1).
    "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader."
    "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors."

    Actually, in many contexts, "call [something] [name]" where [name] is a category or technical term is treated as Sense 2 (ascribing a quality/label).

    Let's re-verify:
    Sense 1: Proper name (David, New York).
    Sense 2: Common noun reflecting quality (bastard, lazy, tumor-suppressor).

    This seems the most logical distinction.

    Wait, let me look at Sense 1 again. "assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to".
    If I say "I call my dog Buddy", Buddy is a proper name.
    If I say "I call this a disaster", disaster is a common noun reflecting a quality.
    If I say "Scientists call these tumor-suppressors", tumor-suppressors is a common noun reflecting a quality.

    Final check:
    Context: "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors"
    Sense 1: Proper name.
    Sense 2: Common noun reflecting quality.
    Sense 27: Consider/regard as.

    Sense 2 is the best fit.


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Which numbered sense of "new" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the <t>new</t> class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes. When functioning normally, they make proteins that hold a cell's growth in check.

Senses:
1. definition=not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered | examples=a new law; new cars
2. definition=original and of a kind not seen before | synonyms=fresh, novel | examples=the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
3. definition=lacking training or experience | synonyms=raw | examples=the new men were eager to fight; raw recruits
4. definition=having no previous example or precedent or parallel | synonyms=unexampled | examples=a time of unexampled prosperity
5. definition=other than the former one(s); different | examples=they now have a new leaders; my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it
6. definition=unaffected by use or exposure | examples=it looks like new
7. definition=(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new | synonyms=newfangled | examples=newfangled ideas; she buys all these new-fangled machines and never uses them
8. definition=in use after medieval times | examples=New Eqyptian was the language of the 18th to 21st dynasties
9. definition=used of a living language; being the current stage in its development | synonyms=Modern | examples=Modern English; New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew
10. definition=(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | synonyms=young | examples=new potatoes; young corn
11. definition=unfamiliar | examples=new experiences; experiences new to him

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scientists call the <t>new</t> class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes."
    *   Target word: "new"
    *   Surrounding context: The text discusses scientists developing tests based on "newly identified genes" and discoveries made in the last decade. The "new class of genes" refers to these recently discovered tumor-suppressors.

    *   Sense 1: not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered. (Example: a new law; new cars)
    *   Sense 2: original and of a kind not seen before (novel). (Example: a completely novel proof)
    *   Sense 3: lacking training or experience (raw). (Example: raw recruits)
    *   Sense 4: having no previous example or precedent (unexampled). (Example: unexampled prosperity)
    *   Sense 5: other than the former one(s); different. (Example: new leaders)
    *   Sense 6: unaffected by use or exposure. (Example: looks like new)
    *   Sense 7: gratuitously new (newfangled). (Example: newfangled ideas)
    *   Sense 8: in use after medieval times. (Example: New Egyptian)
    *   Sense 9: current stage in language development (Modern). (Example: Modern English)
    *   Sense 10: harvested at an early stage (young). (Example: new potatoes)
    *   Sense 11: unfamiliar. (Example: new experiences)

    *   The "new class of genes" refers to genes that have been *recently discovered* by scientists.
    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or **discovered**".
    *   Sense 2 (novel) is close, but "newly identified" and "new class" in this scientific context usually refers to the timing of the discovery rather than the inherent novelty of the gene's existence (the genes always existed, but the *discovery* of the class is recent).
    *   Sense 4 (unexampled) is too strong.
    *   Sense 5 (different/replacement) doesn't fit.

    *   The context says "newly identified genes" and "new class of genes".
    *   Sense 1: "having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered".
    *   This matches perfectly.


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Which numbered sense of "class" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new <t>class</t> of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes. When functioning normally, they make proteins that hold a cell's growth in check.

Senses:
1. definition=a collection of things sharing a common attribute | synonyms=category, family | examples=there are two classes of detergents
2. definition=a body of students who are taught together | synonyms=form, grade, course | examples=early morning classes are always sleepy
3. definition=people having the same social, economic, or educational status | synonyms=stratum, social class, socio-economic class | examples=the working class; an emerging professional class
4. definition=education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings | synonyms=course, course of study, course of instruction | examples=he took a course in basket weaving; flirting is not unknown in college classes
5. definition=a league ranked by quality | synonyms=division | examples=he played baseball in class D for two years; Princeton is in the NCAA Division 1-AA
6. definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=year | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High
7. definition=(biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders
8. definition=elegance in dress or behavior | examples=she has a lot of class

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scientists call the new <t>class</t> of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes."
    *   Target word: "class"
    *   Surrounding words: "new class of genes", "tumor-suppressors", "anti-cancer genes".

    *   Sense 1: a collection of things sharing a common attribute (category, family). Example: "two classes of detergents".
    *   Sense 2: a body of students taught together (form, grade).
    *   Sense 3: people with same social/economic status (stratum).
    *   Sense 4: education imparted in lessons (course).
    *   Sense 5: a league ranked by quality (division).
    *   Sense 6: students who graduate together (year).
    *   Sense 7: (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders.
    *   Sense 8: elegance in dress or behavior.

    *   The context refers to a "class of genes" (tumor-suppressors).
    *   This describes a group of genes that share a common attribute (they suppress tumors).
    *   This fits Sense 1 ("a collection of things sharing a common attribute").
    *   Does it fit Sense 7 (taxonomic group)? No, genes are not taxonomic groups (which are used for classifying organisms like Mammalia).

    *   Sense 1 is the best fit.


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Which numbered sense of "simply" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: That is for the future. Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or <t>simply</t> anti-cancer genes. When functioning normally, they make proteins that hold a cell's growth in check.

Senses:
1. definition=and nothing more | synonyms=merely, just, only, but | examples=I was merely asking; it is simply a matter of time
2. definition=absolutely | synonyms=just | examples=I just can't take it anymore; he was just grand as Romeo
3. definition=absolutely; altogether; really | examples=we are simply broke
4. definition=in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment | synonyms=plainly | examples=she was dressed plainly; they lived very simply

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or <t>simply</t> anti-cancer genes."
    *   Target word: "simply"

    *   Sense 1: "and nothing more" (merely, just, only). Example: "it is simply a matter of time".
    *   Sense 2: "absolutely" (just). Example: "I just can't take it anymore".
    *   Sense 3: "absolutely; altogether; really". Example: "we are simply broke".
    *   Sense 4: "in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment" (plainly). Example: "they lived very simply".

    *   The sentence says: "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes."
    *   Here, "simply" is used to introduce a simpler, more common, or more direct term for "tumor-suppressors".
    *   It means "or, to put it more simply," or "or just".
    *   Comparing with the senses:
        *   Sense 1: "and nothing more" / "just" / "only". "or just anti-cancer genes". This fits well. It's a way of simplifying the term.
        *   Sense 2: "absolutely". "or absolutely anti-cancer genes". Doesn't fit.
        *   Sense 3: "absolutely; altogether; really". "or really anti-cancer genes". While "really" might almost work in some contexts, "simply" here is about the terminology being a simpler alternative.
        *   Sense 4: "in a simple manner; without extravagance". This refers to lifestyle or appearance. Doesn't fit.

    *   In the phrase "or simply [term]", "simply" often means "to put it simply" or "just".
    *   Looking at Sense 1: "and nothing more | synonyms=merely, just, only, but".
    *   If we replace "simply" with "just": "...tumor-suppressors, or just anti-cancer genes." This makes perfect sense.

    *   Sense 1 is the best fit.


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Which numbered sense of "function" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes. When <t>functioning</t> normally, they make proteins that hold a cell's growth in check. But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant.

Senses:
1. definition=perform as expected when applied | synonyms=work, operate, go, run | examples=The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in; Does this old car still run well?
2. definition=serve a purpose, role, or function | synonyms=serve | examples=The tree stump serves as a table; The female students served as a control group
3. definition=perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function | synonyms=officiate | examples=His wife officiated as his private secretary

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "When <t>functioning</t> normally, they make proteins that hold a cell's growth in check."
    *   Target word: "functioning" (from "function").
    *   Subject: "they" (referring to "tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes").
    *   Meaning in context: The genes are working/operating as they are supposed to in order to produce proteins.

    *   Sense 1: "perform as expected when applied" (synonyms: work, operate, go, run). Example: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in."
    *   Sense 2: "serve a purpose, role, or function" (synonyms: serve). Example: "The tree stump serves as a table."
    *   Sense 3: "perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function" (synonyms: officiate). Example: "His wife officiated as his private secretary."

    *   The context describes genes "functioning normally" to make proteins. This means they are operating or working as expected.
    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly: "perform as expected" / "work" / "operate".
    *   Sense 2 is about serving a role (e.g., "the gene functions as a switch"), but "functioning normally" specifically refers to the *operation* or *working* of the gene.
    *   Sense 3 is about official duties/offices, which is irrelevant to genetics.

    *   "When functioning normally" $\approx$ "When working normally" or "When operating normally".
    *   This aligns with Sense 1.


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Which numbered sense of "hold" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes. When functioning normally, they make proteins that <t>hold</t> a cell's growth in check. But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant.

Senses:
1. definition=keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | synonyms=keep, maintain | examples=keep clean; hold in place
2. definition=have or hold in one's hands or grip | synonyms=take hold | examples=Hold this bowl for a moment, please; A crazy idea took hold of him
3. definition=organize or be responsible for | synonyms=throw, have, make, give | examples=hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party
4. definition=have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | synonyms=have, have got | examples=She has $1,000 in the bank; He has got two beautiful daughters
5. definition=keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view | synonyms=deem, view as, take for | examples=take for granted; view as important
6. definition=maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | synonyms=harbor, harbour, entertain, nurse | examples=bear a grudge; entertain interesting notions
7. definition=to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement | synonyms=restrain, confine | examples=This holds the local until the express passengers change trains; About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
8. definition=secure and keep for possible future use or application | synonyms=retain, keep back, hold back | examples=The landlord retained the security deposit; I reserve the right to disagree
9. definition=have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices | synonyms=bear | examples=She bears the title of Duchess; He held the governorship for almost a decade
10. definition=be the physical support of; carry the weight of | synonyms=support, sustain, hold up | examples=The beam holds up the roof; He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
11. definition=contain or hold; have within | synonyms=bear, carry, contain | examples=The jar carries wine; The canteen holds fresh water
12. definition=have room for; hold without crowding | synonyms=accommodate, admit | examples=This hotel can accommodate 250 guests; The theater admits 300 people
13. definition=remain in a certain state, position, or condition | examples=The weather held; They held on the road and kept marching
14. definition=support or hold in a certain manner | synonyms=carry, bear | examples=She holds her head high; He carried himself upright
15. definition=be valid, applicable, or true | synonyms=prevail, obtain | examples=This theory still holds
16. definition=assert or affirm | examples=Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
17. definition=have as a major characteristic | examples=The novel holds many surprises; The book holds in store much valuable advise
18. definition=be capable of holding or containing | synonyms=contain, take | examples=This box won't take all the items; The flask holds one gallon
19. definition=arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | synonyms=reserve, book | examples=reserve me a seat on a flight; The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
20. definition=protect against a challenge or attack | synonyms=defend, guard | examples=Hold that position behind the trees!; Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
21. definition=bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted | synonyms=oblige, bind, obligate | examples=He's held by a contract; I'll hold you by your promise
22. definition=hold the attention of | examples=The soprano held the audience; This story held our interest
23. definition=remain committed to | examples=I hold to these ideas
24. definition=resist or confront with resistance | synonyms=defy, withstand, hold up | examples=The politician defied public opinion; The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
25. definition=be pertinent or relevant or applicable | synonyms=apply, go for | examples=The same laws apply to you!; This theory holds for all irrational numbers
26. definition=stop dealing with | examples=hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
27. definition=lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | synonyms=control, hold in, contain, check, curb, moderate | examples=moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue
28. definition=keep from departing | examples=Hold the taxi; Hold the horse
29. definition=take and maintain control over, often by violent means | examples=The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week
30. definition=cause to stop | synonyms=halt, arrest | examples=Halt the engines; Arrest the progress
31. definition=cover as for protection against noise or smell | examples=She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate; hold one's nose
32. definition=drink alcohol without showing ill effects | synonyms=carry | examples=He can hold his liquor; he had drunk more than he could carry
33. definition=aim, point, or direct | examples=Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
34. definition=declare to be | synonyms=declare, adjudge | examples=She was declared incompetent; judge held that the defendant was innocent
35. definition=be in accord; be in agreement | synonyms=agree, concur, concord | examples=We agreed on the terms of the settlement; I can't agree with you!
36. definition=keep from exhaling or expelling | examples=hold your breath

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "When functioning normally, they make proteins that <t>hold</t> a cell's growth in check."
    *   Target word: "hold"
    *   Phrase: "hold a cell's growth in check"

    *   "Hold in check" is a common idiom meaning to keep something under control, to restrain, or to limit.
    *   In the context of cell growth, "hold in check" means preventing the cells from growing uncontrollably (which would lead to cancer).

    *   1: keep in a certain state, position, or activity (keep clean, hold in place) - *Possible, but maybe too general.*
    *   7: to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement (restrain, confine) - *Close, but usually refers to physical confinement.*
    *   27: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits (control, hold in, contain, check, curb, moderate) - *This matches perfectly. It explicitly mentions "hold in restraint," "keep within limits," and uses the synonym "check."*

    *   Sense 27: "lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | synonyms=control, hold in, contain, check, curb, moderate | examples=moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue"
    *   The phrase "hold... in check" is a direct application of this sense.

    *   Sense 1 is "keep in a certain state," which is very broad.
    *   Sense 7 is "close within bounds," which is more about physical boundaries.
    *   Sense 27 specifically mentions "hold in restraint" and "check."


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Which numbered sense of "cell" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes. When functioning normally, they make proteins that hold a <t>cell</t>'s growth in check. But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant.

Senses:
1. definition=any small compartment | examples=the cells of a honeycomb
2. definition=(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
3. definition=a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction | synonyms=electric cell
4. definition=a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement | synonyms=cadre
5. definition=a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver | synonyms=cellular telephone, cellular phone, cellphone, mobile phone
6. definition=small room in which a monk or nun lives | synonyms=cubicle
7. definition=a room where a prisoner is kept | synonyms=jail cell, prison cell

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage about cancer, genes, tumor-suppressors, and cell division.
    *   Target word: "cell" (marked as `<t>cell</t>`).
    *   Sentence: "When functioning normally, they make proteins that hold a <t>cell</t>'s growth in check."

    *   Sense 1: Small compartment (e.g., honeycomb).
    *   Sense 2: (Biology) Basic structural and functional unit of all organisms.
    *   Sense 3: Electric current device (battery).
    *   Sense 4: Small unit of a political movement (cadre).
    *   Sense 5: Mobile phone.
    *   Sense 6: Monk/nun's room.
    *   Sense 7: Prisoner's room.

    *   The context discusses "genes," "cancer," "molecular level," "proteins," and "cell division."
    *   The phrase "hold a cell's growth in check" refers to the biological process of cell proliferation.
    *   This clearly aligns with the biological definition.

    *   Sense 2 is the biological definition.


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Which numbered sense of "growth" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: Already, scientists are developing tests based on the newly identified genes that, for the first time, can predict whether an otherwise healthy individual is likely to get cancer. "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes. When functioning normally, they make proteins that hold a cell's <t>growth</t> in check. But if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant.

Senses:
1. definition=(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level | synonyms=growing, maturation, development, ontogeny, ontogenesis | examples=he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children
2. definition=a progression from simpler to more complex forms | examples=the growth of culture
3. definition=a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important | synonyms=increase, increment | examples=the increase in unemployment; the growth of population
4. definition=vegetation that has grown | examples=a growth of trees; the only growth was some salt grass
5. definition=the gradual beginning or coming forth | synonyms=emergence, outgrowth | examples=figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece
6. definition=(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)
7. definition=something grown or growing | examples=a growth of hair

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...they make proteins that hold a cell's <t>growth</t> in check."
    *   Surrounding text: Discusses cancer, genes, tumor-suppressors, anti-cancer genes, and cells turning malignant.
    *   Specific phrase: "hold a cell's growth in check."

    *   Sense 1: (biology) process of an individual organism growing organically (maturation, development).
    *   Sense 2: progression from simpler to more complex forms (culture).
    *   Sense 3: process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (increase, population).
    *   Sense 4: vegetation that has grown.
    *   Sense 5: gradual beginning or coming forth (emergence).
    *   Sense 6: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor).
    *   Sense 7: something grown or growing (hair).

    *   The text is about cancer.
    *   Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled cell division (proliferation).
    *   "Tumor-suppressors" hold "cell growth" in check.
    *   In the context of cell biology and cancer, "cell growth" usually refers to the increase in number of cells (proliferation).
    *   Let's look at Sense 3: "a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous..."
    *   Let's look at Sense 6: "(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)".

    *   The sentence says: "When functioning normally, they make proteins that hold a cell's growth in check."
    *   If the proteins are working *normally*, they are controlling the *normal* process of cell growth (increase in number/size).
    *   If the proteins *fail*, the growth becomes abnormal (malignant), leading to a tumor.
    *   Therefore, "cell's growth" in the phrase "hold a cell's growth in check" refers to the general process of increasing in number/size (Sense 3), which, if unchecked, becomes the pathological growth (Sense 6).
    *   Wait, let's re-read Sense 6: "an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)".
    *   Is "a cell's growth" referring to the *normal* process that needs to be checked, or the *abnormal* proliferation itself?
    *   "hold a cell's growth in check" -> This implies the growth is a process that happens and needs regulation. Normal cell growth is the process of becoming more numerous (Sense 3).
    *   However, in medical contexts, "growth" often refers to the tumor itself (Sense 6). But the sentence says "hold a cell's growth in check," not "hold the growth in check." "Cell growth" is a standard biological term for the process of cells increasing in size and number.

    *   Sense 3: "a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous..."
    *   Sense 6: "(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)"
    *   If the proteins "hold a cell's growth in check," they are regulating the *process* of growth.
    *   If the proteins fail, the result is a "growth" (tumor).
    *   The phrase "cell growth" almost always refers to the biological process (Sense 3) rather than the resulting tumor (Sense 6), especially when talking about "holding it in check."

    *   Sense 1 is about maturation/development of an organism.
    *   Sense 3 is about increase in number/size.
    *   Cell growth = cells becoming more numerous. This fits Sense 3 perfectly.

    *   "hold a cell's growth in check"
    *   Does it mean "hold the abnormal proliferation in check"?
    *   Or "hold the normal process of increasing in number in check"?
    *   Usually, tumor suppressors regulate the *normal* cell cycle to prevent it from becoming *abnormal*.
    *   Sense 3: "a process of becoming... more numerous". This describes cell proliferation.

    *   Sense 3: "a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous..."
    *   Sense 6: "(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)"
    *   If the text meant Sense 6, it would likely say "hold the growth in check" (referring to the tumor) or "prevent the growth." "A cell's growth" points toward the process.

    *   Sense 3 is the most general and accurate description of "cell growth" (the process of increasing in number/size).


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Which numbered sense of "damage" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the context below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Context: "It's a super-exciting set of discoveries, "says Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has just found a gene pivotal to the triggering of colon cancer. "Only a decade ago cancer was a black box about which we knew nothing at the molecular level. Today, we know that the accumulation of several of these altered genes can initiate a cancer and, then, propel it into a deadly state. "Scientists call the new class of genes tumor-suppressors, or simply anti-cancer genes. When functioning normally, they make proteins that hold a cell's growth in check. But if the genes are <t>damaged</t> -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work, and cells normally under control turn malignant. The newly identified genes differ from a family of genes discovered in the early 1980s called oncogenes.

Senses:
1. definition=inflict damage upon | examples=The snow damaged the roof; She damaged the car when she hit the tree
2. definition=suffer or be susceptible to damage | examples=These fine china cups damage easily

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...But if the genes are <t>damaged</t> -- perhaps by radiation, a chemical or through a chance accident in cell division -- their growth-suppressing proteins no longer work..."
    *   Target word: "damaged"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  `inflict damage upon` (Active/Transitive: something causes damage to something else).
        2.  `suffer or be susceptible to damage` (Intransitive/Passive potential: something is harmed or can be harmed).

    *   The sentence is: "But if the genes are <t>damaged</t>..."
    *   This is a passive construction ("are damaged").
    *   Who/what is doing the damaging? Radiation, a chemical, or a chance accident.
    *   What is being damaged? The genes.
    *   Sense 1 describes the *act* of inflicting damage (e.g., "The snow damaged the roof").
    *   Sense 2 describes the *state* of suffering damage or being susceptible to it (e.g., "cups damage easily").

    *   Wait, let's look closer at the senses provided.
    *   Sense 1: "inflict damage upon". Example: "The snow damaged the roof." (Active voice).
    *   Sense 2: "suffer or be susceptible to damage". Example: "These fine china cups damage easily." (Intransitive/Middle voice).

    *   In the context "if the genes are damaged", "damaged" is the past participle used as an adjective or in a passive voice construction.
    *   If it's passive voice ("are damaged [by radiation]"), it's the passive form of Sense 1 ("Radiation damaged the genes").
    *   If it's an adjective describing the state, it's closer to the result of Sense 1.

    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 2: "suffer or be susceptible to damage". Example: "These fine china cups damage easily." This is a specific usage where the subject is the thing being damaged, but the verb is used intransitively to describe a property.

    *   In "the genes are damaged", the genes are the recipients of the damage.
    *   Sense 1: "inflict damage upon". If we turn "The snow damaged the roof" into passive, it becomes "The roof was damaged by the snow." This matches the structure "the genes are damaged [by radiation]".
    *   Sense 2: "suffer or be susceptible to damage". "These fine china cups damage easily." This is a different grammatical usage (middle voice).

    *   Therefore, "damaged" in "the genes are damaged" is the passive form of the action described in Sense 1.

    *   Sense 1: To cause harm to. (Active: X damaged Y. Passive: Y was damaged by X).
    *   Sense 2: To be easily harmed. (Intransitive: X damages easily).

    *   Context: "if the genes are damaged -- perhaps by radiation..."
    *   This is clearly the passive of "radiation damaged the genes".

    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.