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

Context: While this theory is exceedingly simple, it appears to explain several things. First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and <t>running</t> for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat.

Senses:
1. definition=move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time | examples=Don't run--you'll be out of breath; The children ran to the store
2. definition=flee; take to one's heels; cut and run | synonyms=scat, scarper, turn tail, lam, run away, hightail it | examples=If you see this man, run!; The burglars escaped before the police showed up
3. definition=stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point | synonyms=go, pass, lead, extend | examples=Service runs all the way to Cranbury; His knowledge doesn't go very far
4. definition=direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. | synonyms=operate | examples=She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
5. definition=have a particular form | synonyms=go | examples=the story or argument runs as follows; as the saying goes...
6. definition=move along, of liquids | synonyms=flow, feed, course | examples=Water flowed into the cave; the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi
7. definition=perform as expected when applied | synonyms=function, work, operate, go | examples=The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in; Does this old car still run well?
8. definition=change or be different within limits | synonyms=range | examples=Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion; Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent
9. definition=run, stand, or compete for an office or a position | synonyms=campaign | examples=Who's running for treasurer this year?
10. definition=cause to emit recorded audio or video | synonyms=play | examples=They ran the tapes over and over again; I'll play you my favorite record
11. definition=move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way | examples=who are these people running around in the building?; She runs around telling everyone of her troubles
12. definition=have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined | synonyms=tend, be given, lean, incline | examples=She tends to be nervous before her lectures; These dresses run small
13. definition=be operating, running or functioning | examples=The car is still running--turn it off!
14. definition=change from one state to another | examples=run amok; run rogue
15. definition=cause to perform | examples=run a subject; run a process
16. definition=be affected by; be subjected to | examples=run a temperature; run a risk
17. definition=continue to exist | synonyms=prevail, persist, die hard, endure | examples=These stories die hard; The legend of Elvis endures
18. definition=occur persistently | examples=Musical talent runs in the family
19. definition=carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine | synonyms=execute | examples=Run the dishwasher; run a new program on the Mac
20. definition=include as the content; broadcast or publicize | synonyms=carry | examples=We ran the ad three times; This paper carries a restaurant review
21. definition=carry out | examples=run an errand
22. definition=pass over, across, or through | synonyms=guide, draw, pass | examples=He ran his eyes over her body; She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
23. definition=cause something to pass or lead somewhere | synonyms=lead | examples=Run the wire behind the cabinet
24. definition=make without a miss
25. definition=deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor | synonyms=black market
26. definition=cause an animal to move fast | examples=run the dogs
27. definition=be diffused | synonyms=bleed | examples=These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
28. definition=sail before the wind
29. definition=cover by running; run a certain distance | examples=She ran 10 miles that day
30. definition=extend or continue for a certain period of time | synonyms=run for | examples=The film runs 5 hours
31. definition=set animals loose to graze
32. definition=keep company | synonyms=consort | examples=the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring
33. definition=run with the ball; in such sports as football
34. definition=travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means | examples=Run to the store!; She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there
35. definition=travel a route regularly | synonyms=ply | examples=Ships ply the waters near the coast
36. definition=pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals) | synonyms=hunt, hunt down, track down | examples=Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland; The dogs are running deer
37. definition=compete in a race | synonyms=race | examples=he is running the Marathon this year; let's race and see who gets there first
38. definition=progress by being changed | synonyms=move, go | examples=The speech has to go through several more drafts; run through your presentation before the meeting
39. definition=reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating | synonyms=melt, melt down | examples=melt butter; melt down gold
40. definition=come unraveled or undone as if by snagging | synonyms=ladder | examples=Her nylons were running
41. definition=become undone | synonyms=unravel | examples=the sweater unraveled

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and <t>running</t> for re-election in 1982."
    *   Target word: "running" (from "run").
    *   Meaning in context: The Republicans were "running for re-election." This means they were campaigning for their seats in the 1982 election.

    *   1: move fast by using one's feet (Physical running) - No.
    *   2: flee (Escape) - No.
    *   3: stretch out over a distance/time (Extend) - No.
    *   4: direct or control (Operate) - No.
    *   5: have a particular form (Go/saying) - No.
    *   6: move along (Liquids) - No.
    *   7: perform as expected (Function) - No.
    *   8: change or be different (Range) - No.
    *   9: run, stand, or compete for an office or a position (Campaign) - Yes.
    *   10: cause to emit recorded audio/video (Play) - No.
    *   11: move about freely (Uncontrolled) - No.
    *   12: have a tendency (Inclined) - No.
    *   13: be operating (Functioning) - No.
    *   14: change from one state to another (Amok/rogue) - No.
    *   15: cause to perform (Process) - No.
    *   16: be affected by (Temperature/risk) - No.
    *   17: continue to exist (Prevail) - No.
    *   18: occur persistently (Family trait) - No.
    *   19: carry out a process/program (Execute) - No.
    *   20: include as content (Broadcast) - No.
    *   21: carry out (Errand) - No.
    *   22: pass over, across, or through (Fingers/eyes) - No.
    *   23: cause something to pass (Wire) - No.
    *   24: make without a miss - No.
    *   25: deal in illegally (Black market) - No.
    *   26: cause an animal to move fast - No.
    *   27: be diffused (Bleed/dyes) - No.
    *   28: sail before the wind - No.
    *   29: cover by running (Distance) - No.
    *   30: extend or continue for a certain period (Time) - No.
    *   31: set animals loose to graze - No.
    *   32: keep company (Consort) - No.
    *   33: run with the ball (Sports) - No.
    *   34: travel rapidly (Unspecified means) - No.
    *   35: travel a route regularly (Ply) - No.
    *   36: pursue for food or sport (Hunt) - No.
    *   37: compete in a race (Race) - No.
    *   38: progress by being changed (Drafts) - No.
    *   39: reduce to liquid (Melt) - No.
    *   40: come unraveled (Nylons) - No.
    *   41: become undone (Unravel) - No.

    *   Sense 9: "run, stand, or compete for an office or a position | synonyms=campaign | examples=Who's running for treasurer this year?"
    *   This matches the context "running for re-election" perfectly.


attempt_kind: initial

status: success

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

Context: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these <t>freshmen</t> placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=a first-year undergraduate | synonyms=fresher
2. definition=any new participant in some activity | synonyms=newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, newbie

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage discussing ticket splitting, congressional representatives, and the vulnerability of first-term members of the House.
    *   Target word: "freshmen" (plural of freshman).
    *   Specific sentence: "The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980... Because these <t>freshmen</t> placed far more emphasis on their partisan role..."

    *   Sense 1: "a first-year undergraduate" (college student).
    *   Sense 2: "any new participant in some activity" (newcomer, neophyte).

    *   The text refers to "freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980" and "first-term members of the House."
    *   These are politicians (members of Congress), not college students.
    *   They are "new participants" in the activity of serving in Congress.

    *   Sense 1 is incorrect (not college students).
    *   Sense 2 is correct (new participants in the activity of serving in the House of Representatives).

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

Context: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen <t>placed</t> far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=put into a certain place or abstract location | synonyms=put, set, pose, position, lay | examples=Put your things here; Set the tray down
2. definition=place somebody in a particular situation or location | examples=he was placed on probation
3. definition=assign a rank or rating to | synonyms=rate, rank, range, order, grade | examples=how would you rank these students?; The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
4. definition=assign a location to | synonyms=locate, site | examples=The company located some of their agents in Los Angeles
5. definition=to arrange for | examples=place a phone call; place a bet
6. definition=take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal | synonyms=come in, come out | examples=Jerry came in third in the Marathon
7. definition=intend (something) to move towards a certain goal | synonyms=target, aim, direct, point | examples=He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face; criticism directed at her superior
8. definition=recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something | synonyms=identify | examples=She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster
9. definition=assign to (a job or a home)
10. definition=locate | synonyms=set, localize, localise | examples=The film is set in Africa
11. definition=estimate | synonyms=put, set | examples=We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
12. definition=identify the location or place of | synonyms=localize, localise | examples=We localized the source of the infection
13. definition=make an investment | synonyms=invest, put, commit | examples=Put money into bonds
14. definition=assign to a station | synonyms=station, post, send
15. definition=finish second or better in a horse or dog race | examples=he bet $2 on number six to place
16. definition=sing a note with the correct pitch

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Because these freshmen <t>placed</t> far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."
    *   Target word: "placed" (from "place").
    *   Usage: "placed far more emphasis on..."

    *   Sense 1: put into a certain place or abstract location (put, set, pose, position, lay). Example: "Put your things here."
    *   Sense 2: place somebody in a particular situation or location. Example: "he was placed on probation."
    *   Sense 3: assign a rank or rating to (rate, rank, range, order, grade). Example: "how would you rank these students?"
    *   Sense 4: assign a location to (locate, site). Example: "The company located some of their agents in Los Angeles."
    *   Sense 5: to arrange for. Example: "place a phone call."
    *   Sense 6: take a place in a competition. Example: "Jerry came in third."
    *   Sense 7: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (target, aim, direct, point). Example: "He aimed his fists..."
    *   Sense 8: recognize as being; establish identity. Example: "She identified the man..."
    *   Sense 9: assign to (a job or a home).
    *   Sense 10: locate (set, localize). Example: "The film is set in Africa."
    *   Sense 11: estimate (put, set). Example: "We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M."
    *   Sense 12: identify the location or place of. Example: "We localized the source of the infection."
    *   Sense 13: make an investment (invest, put, commit). Example: "Put money into bonds."
    *   Sense 14: assign to a station.
    *   Sense 15: finish second or better in a race.
    *   Sense 16: sing a note with the correct pitch.

    *   The phrase is "placed far more emphasis on".
    *   Does it mean "put into a certain place or abstract location"? Yes, "emphasis" is an abstract concept, and "placing emphasis" is a common idiom meaning to put or set importance on something.
    *   Let's check other senses.
        *   Sense 3 (rank/rate)? No.
        *   Sense 7 (aim/direct)? No.
        *   Sense 11 (estimate)? No.
        *   Sense 13 (invest)? No.

    *   Sense 1: "put into a certain place or abstract location | synonyms=put, set, pose, position, lay".
    *   "Placed emphasis" $\approx$ "Put emphasis". This fits the "abstract location" part of the definition.

    *   "Because these freshmen put far more emphasis on their partisan role..."
    *   This makes perfect sense.

    *   Sense 1 is the most appropriate.


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

Context: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more <t>emphasis</t> on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=special importance or significance | synonyms=accent | examples=the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis; the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents
2. definition=intensity or forcefulness of expression | synonyms=vehemence | examples=the vehemence of his denial; his emphasis on civil rights
3. definition=special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
4. definition=the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) | synonyms=stress, accent | examples=he put the stress on the wrong syllable

finish_reason: length

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Because these freshmen placed far more <t>emphasis</t> on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."
    *   Target word: "emphasis"
    *   Meaning in context: The freshmen legislators focused more on their partisan role than on other things (like local benefit-seeking). They gave more importance/priority to their partisan role.

    *   Sense 1: "special importance or significance" (synonyms: accent). Example: "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis".
    *   Sense 2: "intensity or forcefulness of expression" (synonyms: vehemence). Example: "the vehemence of his denial; his emphasis on civil rights".
    *   Sense 3: "special and significant stress by means of position or repetition".
    *   Sense 4: "the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note" (synonyms: stress, accent).

    *   Sense 4 is about linguistics/music. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3 is about structural stress (position/repetition). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2 is about the *force* or *intensity* of how something is expressed. "His emphasis on civil rights" could be seen as a way of speaking or advocating strongly.
    *   Sense 1 is about giving "special importance or significance".

    *   "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role" means they prioritized it or gave it more importance in their actions/strategy.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2:
        *   Sense 1: Special importance or significance.
        *   Sense 2: Intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   In the context of political strategy (focusing on a partisan role vs. local benefit-seeking), "emphasis" refers to the importance/priority given to that role, not necessarily the *forcefulness* of how they spoke about it (though that might be a result).
    *   Wait, let's look at the example for Sense 2: "his emphasis on civil rights". This is very similar to "emphasis on their partisan role".
    *   Let's look at Sense 1 again: "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis". This is more about visual or conceptual prominence.

    *   Sense 1: Special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: Intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   If a politician "places emphasis" on a role, they are giving it special importance in their behavior/agenda.
    *   Looking at common dictionary definitions (like Oxford):
        *   Emphasis (1): special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
        *   Emphasis (2): special force or emphasis given to a word or phrase.
    *   The provided senses are slightly different.
    *   Sense 1: "special importance or significance"
    *   Sense 2: "intensity or forcefulness of expression"
    *   "Placed far more emphasis on their partisan role" = gave it more importance/significance in their approach to governing.

    *   Sense 1: "special importance or significance"
    *   Sense 2: "intensity or forcefulness of expression"
    *   The phrase "placed emphasis on [something]" usually aligns with giving it special importance.
    *   Let's re-read Sense 2's example: "his emphasis on civil rights". This could mean he spoke about it forcefully, or he made it a priority.
    *   However, "special importance or significance" (Sense 1) is the broader and more accurate description of prioritizing a specific role in political strategy.

    *   Sense 1: "special importance or significance"
    *   Sense 2: "intensity or forcefulness of expression"
    *   In the context "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role", the legislators are allocating their attention and effort. This is giving "special importance" to that role.

    *   Sense 1: "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis" (Visual prominence/importance).
    *   Sense 2: "his emphasis on civil rights" (This example is tricky because it could be either importance or forcefulness).
    *   Wait, if "his emphasis on civil rights" is listed under Sense 2 (intensity/forcefulness), then Sense 1 must be more about *inherent* significance or *visual* prominence.
    *   But "placed emphasis on" is a very common idiom for "gave importance to".
    *   Let's look at the senses again.
    *   1. special importance or significance
    *   2. intensity or forcefulness of expression
    *   If the legislators "placed emphasis on their partisan role", they are making it a priority. Is that "forcefulness of expression" or "special importance"? It's "special importance".

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   The context is about the *focus* of their political activity. This is "special importance".

    *   Wait, let me double-check the example for Sense 2 again: "his emphasis on civil rights". If that example is meant to illustrate "intensity or forcefulness of expression", then "emphasis on [a cause/role]" might be categorized there.
    *   However, "placed emphasis on their partisan role" in the context of policy making and vulnerability to defeat is about the *weight* they gave to that role in their overall strategy, not just how they talked about it.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   "Placed emphasis on" = gave special importance to.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   If I have to choose between "importance" and "forcefulness of expression" for "placed emphasis on their partisan role", "importance" is the better fit.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   Sense 3: stress by position/repetition.
    *   Sense 4: syllable/musical note.
    *   The context is clearly not 3 or 4.
    *   Between 1 and 2, "special importance" (1) is the most accurate description of prioritizing a role.

    *   Wait, let me look at the example for Sense 2 again: "his emphasis on civil rights". If the provided sense for "emphasis on civil rights" is "intensity or forcefulness of expression", then the test-maker might be grouping "emphasis on [topic]" under Sense 2.
    *   Let's re-read: "Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role... they were more vulnerable to defeat."
    *   This means they *prioritized* the role. Prioritizing is giving "special importance".
    *   Let's look at Sense 1's example: "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis". This is about making something stand out.
    *   Actually, "special importance or significance" is the definition of Sense 1. "Intensity or forcefulness of expression" is Sense 2.
    *   Prioritizing a partisan role is giving it special importance.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   If you "place emphasis" on something in your behavior/strategy, you are giving it special importance.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   If the example "his emphasis on civil rights" is under Sense 2, it suggests that "emphasis on [a topic/cause]" is being linked to "forcefulness of expression".
    *   But "partisan role" is not just a topic; it's a role they *acted* in ("spreading the Reagan revolution").
    *   Still, "special importance" (Sense 1) is the most direct meaning of "placed emphasis on".

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   If I say "I place emphasis on honesty in my relationships," I am giving it special importance.
    *   If I say "He spoke with great emphasis," I am talking about forcefulness of expression.
    *   "Placed far more emphasis on their partisan role" = gave it more importance.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   The phrase "placed emphasis on" almost always means "gave importance to".

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   The example "his emphasis on civil rights" in Sense 2 is slightly confusing, but "special importance" is the core meaning of prioritizing a role.

    *   Wait, let me look at the examples again.
    *   Sense 1: "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis" (Visual/Prominence)
    *   Sense 2: "the vehemence of his denial; his emphasis on civil rights" (Forcefulness/Vehemence)
    *   If "emphasis on civil rights" is listed under "intensity or forcefulness of expression", then the provided senses are categorizing "emphasis on [a cause]" as Sense 2.
    *   Let's re-evaluate "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role". Is this more like "emphasis on civil rights" (Sense 2) or "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis" (Sense 1)?
    *   It's much closer to "emphasis on civil rights".

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   If the example "his emphasis on civil rights" is given for Sense 2, then the intended answer for "emphasis on their partisan role" is likely 2.
    *   Let's think: Is "emphasis on civil rights" always about forcefulness? Not necessarily, but in the context of "vehemence of his denial", it's being grouped with "intensity".
    *   If the legislators "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution", they were actively and forcefully promoting that revolution. This fits "intensity or forcefulness of expression" (Sense 2) better if we follow the provided examples.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   "Placed emphasis on their partisan role" = gave it special importance.
    *   But the example "his emphasis on civil rights" is under Sense 2.
    *   This is a conflict between the definition and the example.
    *   Definition 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Definition 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   Example 2: "his emphasis on civil rights".
    *   If "emphasis on civil rights" = "intensity or forcefulness of expression", then "emphasis on their partisan role" = "intensity or forcefulness of expression".

    *   "Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."
    *   This means they focused their efforts and expression on the partisan role.
    *   If we must choose based on the provided examples, "emphasis on [a cause/role]" is listed under Sense 2.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   Wait, "special importance or significance" is the *definition* of Sense 1.
    *   "Intensity or forcefulness of expression" is the *definition* of Sense 2.
    *   "Placed emphasis on their partisan role" means they gave it special importance.
    *   Why is "his emphasis on civil rights" under Sense 2? Maybe it means the *way* he talked about civil rights was forceful.
    *   But "placed emphasis on" is a very common way to say "gave importance to".

    *   If the definition of Sense 1 is "special importance or significance", and the context is "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role", Sense 1 is the most direct fit for the *definition*.
    *   If the example for Sense 2 is "his emphasis on civil rights", it's a very similar *structure* to "emphasis on their partisan role".

    *   Let's look at Sense 1's example again: "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis". This is about making something stand out (prominence).
    *   Let's look at Sense 2's example again: "the vehemence of his denial; his emphasis on civil rights". This is about the *strength* of the advocacy.
    *   "Placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution" sounds like strong advocacy/action.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   If you "place emphasis" on something, you are giving it "special importance".
    *   Let's search for "place emphasis on" in a dictionary.
    *   Merriam-Webster: "to give special importance or prominence to".
    *   Oxford: "give special importance or prominence to (something)".
    *   This matches Sense 1's definition ("special importance or significance").

    *   Why is "his emphasis on civil rights" under Sense 2?
    *   Maybe it means "the force with which he emphasized civil rights".
    *   But "placed emphasis on" is almost always the "give importance to" meaning.

    *   Context: "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role"
    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   The most natural fit for the *definition* is Sense 1.
    *   The most natural fit for the *example* "emphasis on civil rights" is Sense 2.
    *   Usually, the definition is the primary guide. "Special importance" is exactly what "placed emphasis on" means here.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1's example: "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis". This is about *visual* emphasis.
    *   Let me re-read Sense 2's example: "his emphasis on civil rights". This is about *thematic* emphasis.
    *   If the thematic emphasis ("emphasis on civil rights") is in Sense 2, then "emphasis on their partisan role" should also be in Sense 2.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   If "emphasis on civil rights" is Sense 2, then "intensity or forcefulness of expression" must be the intended meaning for that kind of phrase.
    *   Let's test this: "His emphasis on civil rights was legendary." (He spoke about it with great force).
    *   "He placed emphasis on civil rights in his platform." (He gave it special importance).
    *   The context "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role" is very similar to "placed emphasis on civil rights in his platform".

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   If the phrase is "placed emphasis on", it almost always means "gave special importance to".
    *   If the phrase is "his emphasis on", it could be either.
    *   Let's look at the definitions again.
    *   Sense 1: "special importance or significance"
    *   Sense 2: "intensity or forcefulness of expression"
    *   "Placed far more emphasis on their partisan role" = gave it more special importance.

    *   Wait, I just noticed something. Let me re-read the senses one more time.
    *   1. special importance or significance | synonyms=accent | examples=the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis
    *   2. intensity or forcefulness of expression | synonyms=vehemence | examples=the vehemence of his denial; his emphasis on civil rights
    *   If "his emphasis on civil rights" is listed as an example of "intensity or forcefulness of expression", then the test-maker is explicitly linking "emphasis on [topic]" with Sense 2.

    *   If the test-maker says "emphasis on civil rights" = "intensity or forcefulness of expression", then "emphasis on their partisan role" = "intensity or forcefulness of expression".
    *   This is a bit weird, but in these types of tasks, the examples are often the strongest clue to how the senses are being divided.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   "Placed far more emphasis on their partisan role"
    *   Is it "special importance" or "forcefulness of expression"?
    *   It's "special importance".
    *   But "emphasis on civil rights" is under Sense 2.
    *   Let me think about "emphasis on civil rights" again. If you say "his emphasis on civil rights", you could be talking about the *way* he spoke about it (forcefully).
    *   If you "place emphasis on" something, you are giving it importance.

    *   Let's try to find this specific sense division online. It looks like it might be from a dictionary like WordNet.
    *   WordNet:
        *   emphasis (n):
            1.  stress, accent (the relative prominence of a syllable)
            2.  special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
            3.  forcefulness of expression.
    *   Looking at the provided senses:
        *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
        *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
        *   Sense 3: special


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

Context: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more <t>emphasis</t> on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=special importance or significance | synonyms=accent | examples=the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis; the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents
2. definition=intensity or forcefulness of expression | synonyms=vehemence | examples=the vehemence of his denial; his emphasis on civil rights
3. definition=special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
4. definition=the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) | synonyms=stress, accent | examples=he put the stress on the wrong syllable

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 4. Return only the integer.

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Because these freshmen placed far more <t>emphasis</t> on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."
    *   Target word: "emphasis"
    *   Meaning in context: The freshmen legislators gave more importance, attention, or priority to their partisan role than to other roles (like local benefit-seeking).

    *   Sense 1: "special importance or significance" (synonyms: accent). Example: "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis".
    *   Sense 2: "intensity or forcefulness of expression" (synonyms: vehemence). Example: "the vehemence of his denial; his emphasis on civil rights".
    *   Sense 3: "special and significant stress by means of position or repetition".
    *   Sense 4: "the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note" (synonyms: stress, accent).

    *   The context is about prioritizing a specific role (partisan role) over another (local benefit-seeking).
    *   Sense 1 (special importance or significance) fits well.
    *   Sense 2 (intensity or forcefulness of expression) is more about *how* something is said or expressed (vehemence). While "emphasis on civil rights" is listed as an example, the core meaning is often about the force of the expression. However, "placing emphasis on [a goal/role]" often aligns with giving it special importance.
    *   Sense 3 is about linguistic/structural stress (position or repetition). Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4 is about phonetics/music. Not applicable.

    *   Sense 1: "special importance or significance".
    *   Sense 2: "intensity or forcefulness of expression".
    *   In the sentence "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role", the meaning is that they gave more *importance* or *priority* to that role.
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 2: Sense 1 is about the *importance* assigned to something. Sense 2 is about the *force* with which something is expressed.
    *   Wait, let's look at the example for Sense 2: "his emphasis on civil rights". This looks very similar to "emphasis on their partisan role".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1: "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis". This is more about visual prominence.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 2: "intensity or forcefulness of expression". If a politician emphasizes civil rights, they are speaking forcefully about it or making it a central, forceful part of their platform.
    *   Actually, "placing emphasis on [a priority]" is a very common usage. Is it "importance" (1) or "forcefulness" (2)?
    *   If I say "I place emphasis on hard work," I mean I consider it important.
    *   If I say "He spoke with emphasis," I mean he spoke forcefully.
    *   The phrase "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role" means they prioritized it.
    *   Looking at the provided senses again:
        1. special importance or significance
        2. intensity or forcefulness of expression
    *   "Special importance or significance" (1) seems like a better fit for prioritizing a role in policy making than "intensity or forcefulness of expression" (2). However, the example "his emphasis on civil rights" in Sense 2 is tricky.
    *   Let's think about "emphasis on civil rights". Does that mean the person spoke forcefully about civil rights, or that they considered civil rights important? Usually both, but the "forcefulness of expression" part of the definition for Sense 2 suggests the *way* it's communicated.
    *   In the context of the freshmen Republicans, they "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role... in national policy making". This refers to their actions and priorities, not just their speech. Therefore, "special importance or significance" (Sense 1) is the most accurate.

    *   Sense 1: special importance or significance.
    *   Sense 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression.
    *   Context: "placed far more emphasis on their partisan role".
    *   This means they gave their partisan role more importance/priority.
    *   Sense 1 fits best.


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

Context: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan <t>role</t> -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, office, part | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
2. definition=an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | synonyms=character, theatrical role, part, persona | examples=she played the part of Desdemona
3. definition=what something is used for | synonyms=function, purpose, use | examples=the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
4. definition=normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | examples=what is your role on the team?

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan <t>role</t> -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."
    *   Target word: "role"
    *   Contextual clues: "partisan role", "spreading the Reagan revolution", "national policy making", "freshmen [Republicans]".

    *   Sense 1: "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group" (synonyms: function, office, part). Example: "the function of a teacher".
    *   Sense 2: "an actor's portrayal of someone in a play" (synonyms: character, theatrical role). Example: "she played the part of Desdemona".
    *   Sense 3: "what something is used for" (synonyms: function, purpose, use). Example: "the function of an auger".
    *   Sense 4: "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting". Example: "what is your role on the team?".

    *   The text refers to the "partisan role" of freshman Republicans.
    *   This "role" involves "spreading the Reagan revolution" and "national policy making".
    *   This describes the expected actions and activities associated with being a partisan member of Congress (Sense 1) or perhaps their activity in a social/political setting (Sense 4).
    *   Let's compare Sense 1 and Sense 4.
        *   Sense 1: "actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group".
        *   Sense 4: "normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting".
    *   In the context of political office and partisan expectations, "role" usually refers to the function or part one is expected to play (Sense 1). "Partisan role" implies the function they were expected to fulfill as part of the Reagan revolution.
    *   Sense 2 (acting) is clearly wrong.
    *   Sense 3 (tool function) is clearly wrong.
    *   Sense 4 is similar to Sense 1, but Sense 1's "assigned to or required or expected of" fits better with the political expectations of a party member ("partisan role").

    *   "Partisan role" = the function/part they were expected to play as partisans.
    *   Sense 1: "the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group". This fits perfectly.

    *   Sense 1: function, office, part.
    *   Sense 4: normal or customary activity.
    *   The text says "their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution". This is an expected function of their political identity. Sense 1 is the standard definition for this usage.


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

Context: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- <t>spreading</t> the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=distribute or disperse widely | synonyms=distribute | examples=The invaders spread their language all over the country
2. definition=become distributed or widespread | synonyms=propagate | examples=the infection spread; Optimism spread among the population
3. definition=spread across or over | synonyms=overspread | examples=A big oil spot spread across the water
4. definition=spread out or open from a closed or folded state | synonyms=unfold, spread out, open | examples=open the map; spread your arms
5. definition=cause to become widely known | synonyms=circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate | examples=spread information; circulate a rumor
6. definition=become widely known and passed on | synonyms=go around, circulate | examples=the rumor spread; the story went around in the office
7. definition=strew or distribute over an area | synonyms=scatter, spread out | examples=He spread fertilizer over the lawn; scatter cards across the table
8. definition=move outward | synonyms=diffuse, spread out, fan out | examples=The soldiers fanned out
9. definition=cover by spreading something over | examples=spread the bread with cheese
10. definition=distribute over a surface in a layer | examples=spread cheese on a piece of bread

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- <t>spreading</t> the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."
    *   Target word: "spreading" (from "spread").
    *   Meaning in context: The freshmen Republicans were trying to promote, disseminate, or distribute the ideas/goals/influence of the "Reagan revolution" across the country or within the political landscape.

    *   Sense 1: distribute or disperse widely (e.g., language all over the country).
    *   Sense 2: become distributed or widespread (intransitive - e.g., infection spread).
    *   Sense 3: spread across or over (e.g., oil spot).
    *   Sense 4: spread out or open from a closed state (e.g., open the map).
    *   Sense 5: cause to become widely known (e.g., spread information, disseminate).
    *   Sense 6: become widely known and passed on (intransitive - e.g., rumor spread).
    *   Sense 7: strew or distribute over an area (e.g., fertilizer).
    *   Sense 8: move outward (e.g., soldiers fanned out).
    *   Sense 9: cover by spreading something over (e.g., bread with cheese).
    *   Sense 10: distribute over a surface in a layer (e.g., cheese on bread).

    *   The "Reagan revolution" is a set of political ideas, a movement, or a policy agenda.
    *   "Spreading the Reagan revolution" means trying to make these ideas widely known, accepted, or implemented.
    *   Sense 1 (distribute or disperse widely) and Sense 5 (cause to become widely known/disseminate) are the closest.
    *   Sense 1 example: "The invaders spread their language all over the country." (Similar to spreading a political movement).
    *   Sense 5 example: "spread information; circulate a rumor." (Similar to spreading ideas).

    *   Sense 1: "distribute or disperse widely"
    *   Sense 5: "cause to become widely known" (synonyms: circulate, disseminate, propagate).
    *   "Spreading the Reagan revolution" is more about propagating a movement or ideology than just distributing information (Sense 5) or physically dispersing something (Sense 1). However, "propagate" is listed as a synonym for Sense 5.
    *   Wait, let's look at Sense 1 again: "distribute or disperse widely".
    *   Let's look at Sense 5 again: "cause to become widely known | synonyms=circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate".
    *   A "revolution" in this context is an ideological movement. Spreading a movement is very similar to disseminating or propagating ideas.

    *   Sense 1: "The invaders spread their language all over the country." (Language is a cultural/ideological element).
    *   Sense 5: "spread information; circulate a rumor." (Information/rumors are specific pieces of data).
    *   "The Reagan revolution" is a broad political movement/ideology.
    *   Comparing "spread their language" (Sense 1) and "spread information" (Sense 5).
    *   Actually, "propagate" (synonym for Sense 5) is often used for beliefs or movements.
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 1: "distribute or disperse widely".
    *   Let's re-evaluate Sense 5: "cause to become widely known".

    *   If you spread a revolution, you are making its ideas known and accepted. This fits "cause to become widely known" (Sense 5) and "propagate" (Sense 5).
    *   Sense 1 is often more about physical distribution or the spread of a language/culture over a geographic area.
    *   Sense 5 is more about the communication of ideas.

    *   Sense 1: distribute or disperse widely.
    *   Sense 5: cause to become widely known.
    *   "Spreading the Reagan revolution" means promoting the goals and ideology of that revolution. This aligns well with "disseminate" or "propagate" (Sense 5).

    *   Wait, let me look at Sense 1 again. "The invaders spread their language all over the country." This is very similar to spreading a political movement.
    *   Let's check Sense 5 again. "spread information; circulate a rumor."
    *   Is a "revolution" more like a "language" (Sense 1) or "information" (Sense 5)?
    *   A revolution is a movement. Spreading a movement usually means making it widespread.
    *   Looking at the synonyms for Sense 5: "disseminate, propagate". These are perfect for a political movement.
    *   Looking at the synonyms for Sense 1: "distribute".

    *   Sense 1: distribute or disperse widely.
    *   Sense 5: cause to become widely known.
    *   In the context of "spreading the Reagan revolution," the freshmen were acting as agents to make the revolution's goals and influence more widespread. This is essentially "propagating" the movement.

    *   Sense 1: "The invaders spread their language all over the country."
    *   Sense 5: "spread information; circulate a rumor."
    *   Actually, "spreading a revolution" is very similar to "spreading a language" in terms of geographic and social expansion.
    *   However, "propagate" (Sense 5) is a very strong synonym for spreading a political or religious movement.

    *   Sense 1: distribute or disperse widely.
    *   Sense 5: cause to become widely known.
    *   If I have to choose between "distribute/disperse" and "cause to become widely known/propagate," "propagate" (Sense 5) fits a political movement better.

    *   Wait, let me search for "spread the revolution". It usually means to make the revolution happen in other places.
    *   If they are "spreading the Reagan revolution" in "national policy making," they are trying to implement those ideas across the board.
    *   This sounds like "disseminating" or "propagating" the ideology.

    *   Sense 1: distribute or disperse widely.
    *   Sense 5: cause to become widely known.
    *   Let's look at the examples again.
    *   Sense 1: "The invaders spread their language all over the country."
    *   Sense 5: "spread information; circulate a rumor."
    *   "The Reagan revolution" is more like a "language" (a broad cultural/political shift) than a "rumor" (a specific piece of information).
    *   But "propagate" is a synonym for Sense 5. "Propagate" means to spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.

    *   Sense 1: distribute or disperse widely.
    *   Sense 5: cause to become widely known.
    *   If you spread a revolution, you are making it widespread.
    *   Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 1: "distribute".
    *   Let's look at the synonyms for Sense 5: "circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate".
    *   "Propagate" and "disseminate" are much better fits for a political movement than just "distribute".

    *   Sense 1: distribute or disperse widely.
    *   Sense 5: cause to become widely known.
    *   "Spreading the Reagan revolution" = making the revolution's ideas and influence widely known and accepted.
    *   This matches Sense 5.


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

Context: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan <t>revolution</t> -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving | examples=the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution
2. definition=the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
3. definition=a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | synonyms=rotation, gyration | examples=the plane made three rotations before it crashed; the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage discussing ticket splitting, congressional representatives, and the "Reagan revolution."
    *   Target word: "revolution" (specifically in the phrase "spreading the Reagan revolution").
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving.
        2.  The overthrow of a government by those who are governed.
        3.  A single complete turn (axial or orbital).

    *   The text mentions the "Reagan revolution" in the context of the 1980 election and the shift in national policy making.
    *   Ronald Reagan's presidency is often described as a "revolution" because it brought about significant changes in economic and social policy (conservatism), not because he overthrew the government by force (Sense 2) or because something rotated (Sense 3).
    *   It refers to a fundamental shift in political ideology and governance.

    *   Sense 1: "a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving." This fits the description of a political movement or era that changes the direction of a country's policy and ideology.
    *   Sense 2: "the overthrow of a government by those who are governed." Reagan was elected through a democratic process; he didn't overthrow the government.
    *   Sense 3: "a single complete turn." Not applicable.

    *   The "Reagan revolution" refers to the significant shift in political and economic thought/policy associated with Reagan's presidency. This aligns perfectly with Sense 1.


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

Context: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in <t>national</t> policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country | examples=national hero; national anthem
2. definition=limited to or in the interests of a particular nation | examples=national interests; isolationism is a strictly national policy
3. definition=concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country | examples=the national government; national elections
4. definition=owned or maintained for the public by the national government | examples=national parks
5. definition=inside the country | synonyms=home, interior, internal | examples=the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior; the nation's internal politics
6. definition=characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation | examples=a national trait
7. definition=of or relating to nationality | examples=national origin

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in <t>national</t> policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."
    *   Target word: "national"
    *   Contextual meaning: The policy making that affects the entire country, as opposed to local benefit-seeking (mentioned earlier: "legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking").

    *   Sense 1: of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country (General).
    *   Sense 2: limited to or in the interests of a particular nation (e.g., national interests vs. international).
    *   Sense 3: concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country (e.g., national government, national elections).
    *   Sense 4: owned or maintained for the public by the national government (e.g., national parks).
    *   Sense 5: inside the country (synonyms: home, interior, internal).
    *   Sense 6: characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation (e.g., national trait).
    *   Sense 7: of or relating to nationality (e.g., national origin).

    *   The text contrasts "national policy making" with "local benefit-seeking".
    *   "National" here refers to policies that apply to the whole country, not just a specific local district.
    *   Sense 3 ("concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country") fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 1 is too general.
    *   Sense 2 is about national vs. international.
    *   Sense 4 is about ownership.
    *   Sense 5 is about internal vs. external.
    *   Sense 6 is about cultural traits.
    *   Sense 7 is about nationality.

    *   The contrast is between "national" (entire country) and "local" (specific district).
    *   Sense 3 specifically mentions "applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country".


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

Context: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national <t>policy</t> making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | examples=it was a policy of retribution; a politician keeps changing his policies
2. definition=a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | examples=they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation
3. definition=written contract or certificate of insurance | synonyms=insurance policy, insurance | examples=you should have read the small print on your policy

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national <t>policy</t> making, they were more vulnerable to defeat."
    *   Target word: "policy" (within "national policy making").
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A plan of action adopted by an individual or social group.
        2.  A line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government.
        3.  Written contract or certificate of insurance.

    *   The context discusses "national policy making" in the context of legislators, the Reagan revolution, and government roles.
    *   "National policy making" refers to the process of creating plans of action (laws, regulations, strategies) for the country.

    *   Sense 1: "a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group". This fits well. Government policy is a plan of action adopted by a social group (the government/state).
    *   Sense 2: "a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government". This is more about the *justification* or *argument* for a policy, rather than the policy itself. "Policy making" is the act of creating the plan, not the act of rationalizing it.
    *   Sense 3: "written contract or certificate of insurance". This is completely irrelevant.

    *   "National policy making" = the process of creating plans of action for the nation.
    *   Sense 1 describes "a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group".
    *   Sense 2 describes the "line of argument rationalizing" the action.
    *   In common usage, "policy making" refers to the creation of the plans (Sense 1), not the creation of the arguments (Sense 2).

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: First, why ticket splitting has increased and taken the peculiar pattern that it has over the past half century: Prior to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as president and the advent of the New Deal, government occupied a much smaller role in society and the prisoner's dilemma problem confronting voters in races for Congress was considerably less severe. Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy <t>making</t>, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office.

Senses:
1. definition=the act that results in something coming to be | synonyms=devising, fashioning | examples=the devising of plans; the fashioning of pots and pans
2. definition=an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something | synonyms=qualification | examples=her qualifications for the job are excellent; one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
3. definition=(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something | examples=the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy <t>making</t>, they were more vulnerable to defeat."
    *   Target word: "making" (within "policy making").
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  The act that results in something coming to be (devising, fashioning).
        2.  An attribute that must be met (qualification).
        3.  The components needed for making or doing something (ingredients).

    *   "National policy making" refers to the process of creating, devising, or formulating national policies.
    *   It describes the *act* of creating policy.

    *   Sense 1: "the act that results in something coming to be | synonyms=devising, fashioning". This fits perfectly. Policy making is the act of devising policies.
    *   Sense 2: "an attribute that must be met... qualification". This does not fit. "Policy making" is not a qualification in this context.
    *   Sense 3: "the components needed for making or doing something". This does not fit. "Policy making" is not a list of ingredients or components.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory <t>indicates</t> why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent.

Senses:
1. definition=be a signal for or a symptom of | synonyms=bespeak, betoken, point, signal | examples=These symptoms indicate a serious illness; Her behavior points to a severe neurosis
2. definition=indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively | synonyms=point, designate, show | examples=I showed the customer the glove section; He pointed to the empty parking space
3. definition=to state or express briefly | examples=indicated his wishes in a letter
4. definition=give evidence of | synonyms=argue | examples=The evidence argues for your claim; The results indicate the need for more work
5. definition=suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | synonyms=suggest | examples=Tetracycline is indicated in such cases

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Fourth, the theory <t>indicates</t> why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office."
    *   Target word: "indicates"
    *   Surrounding text: The author is presenting a series of points (Second, Third, Fourth) explaining how a certain "theory" explains various political phenomena.

    *   Sense 1: be a signal for or a symptom of (e.g., symptoms indicate illness).
    *   Sense 2: indicate a place, direction, person, or thing (e.g., pointed to the parking space).
    *   Sense 3: to state or express briefly (e.g., indicated wishes in a letter).
    *   Sense 4: give evidence of / argue (e.g., results indicate the need for more work).
    *   Sense 5: suggest the necessity of an intervention (medical context).

    *   "the theory indicates why..."
    *   In this context, "indicates" means the theory *shows*, *explains*, or *provides evidence for* why something is happening.
    *   Let's compare with the senses:
        *   Sense 1 (signal/symptom): Not quite. The theory isn't a symptom of the difficulty in attracting candidates.
        *   Sense 2 (point/designate): Not spatially or figuratively pointing to a specific object.
        *   Sense 3 (state briefly): The theory isn't "stating briefly" in the sense of a person expressing a wish.
        *   Sense 4 (give evidence of / argue): "The results indicate the need for more work" is very similar to "the theory indicates why...". The theory provides the evidence or the logical argument for the conclusion.
        *   Sense 5 (medical): Definitely not.

    *   Sense 4: "give evidence of | synonyms=argue | examples=The evidence argues for your claim; The results indicate the need for more work".
    *   In the sentence "the theory indicates why...", the theory is acting as the evidence or the logical basis that argues for a specific explanation.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 4 and Sense 1.
    *   Sense 1: "be a signal for or a symptom of".
    *   Sense 4: "give evidence of | synonyms=argue".
    *   If a theory "indicates" something, it's essentially arguing or providing evidence for a conclusion.

    *   Let's look at the context again: "Second, it explains why... Third, the theory suggests why... Fourth, the theory indicates why..."
    *   The words "explains", "suggests", and "indicates" are being used synonymously here to describe how the theory accounts for the observed phenomena.
    *   "Suggests" and "indicates" in this academic/theoretical context usually align with "giving evidence of" or "arguing for".

    *   Sense 4 fits best because the theory is providing the logical evidence/argument for the conclusion.


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

Context: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time <t>attracting</t> viable candidates for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent.

Senses:
1. definition=direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes | synonyms=pull, pull in, draw, draw in | examples=Her good looks attract the stares of many men; The ad pulled in many potential customers
2. definition=be attractive to | synonyms=appeal | examples=The idea of a vacation appeals to me; The beautiful garden attracted many people
3. definition=exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away | examples=the gravitational pull of a planet attracts other bodies

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time <t>attracting</t> viable candidates for congressional office."
    *   Target word: "attracting"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes (pull, draw in). Example: "The ad pulled in many potential customers."
        2.  Be attractive to (appeal). Example: "The idea of a vacation appeals to me."
        3.  Exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach (gravitational pull).

    *   The sentence is about the Republican Party trying to get viable candidates to run for office.
    *   "Attracting viable candidates" means the party is trying to draw in or recruit people to run.
    *   This is a psychological/social pull, not a physical force (Sense 3).
    *   Is it "being attractive to" (Sense 2) or "directing toward itself" (Sense 1)?
        *   Sense 2: "The idea of a vacation appeals to me." (The subject is the thing that is attractive).
        *   Sense 1: "The ad pulled in many potential customers." (The subject is the agent using a power/attribute to bring someone in).
    *   In the context "the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates", the Party is the agent trying to bring candidates in. This aligns closely with Sense 1 ("direct toward itself... by means of some psychological power... pull in, draw in").

    *   Sense 1: "direct toward itself... pull, pull in, draw, draw in". Example: "The ad pulled in many potential customers." (The party is like the ad, the candidates are like the customers).
    *   Sense 2: "be attractive to... appeal". Example: "The beautiful garden attracted many people." (Wait, this example is very similar to Sense 1).

    *Let's re-examine the nuances:*
    Sense 1: "direct toward itself... by means of some psychological power or physical attributes".
    Sense 2: "be attractive to".

    Actually, looking at the examples:
    Sense 1: "Her good looks attract the stares of many men; The ad pulled in many potential customers."
    Sense 2: "The idea of a vacation appeals to me; The beautiful garden attracted many people."

    These are very similar. However, "attracting candidates" usually means the act of drawing them in or recruiting them.

    Let's look at the distinction again.
    Sense 1 focuses on the *action* of pulling/drawing in.
    Sense 2 focuses on the *quality* of being appealing.

    "The Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates."
    This means the party is struggling to draw in candidates.

    Comparing "The ad pulled in many potential customers" (Sense 1) and "The beautiful garden attracted many people" (Sense 2).
    The "ad" is a tool used to attract. The "garden" is inherently attractive.
    The "Republican Party" is an organization trying to get candidates.

    Wait, let's look at the definitions again.
    1. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes.
    2. be attractive to.

    If the party "attracts" candidates, it is drawing them toward the goal of running for office.

    Let's check a dictionary (like WordNet, which these senses seem to be from).
    WordNet senses for "attract":
    - attract (1): draw (someone) to a place, person, or thing.
    - attract (2): cause (someone) to have a liking for or interest in (something).
    - attract (3): exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach.

    Looking at the provided senses:
    Sense 1: "direct toward itself... pull, pull in, draw, draw in"
    Sense 2: "be attractive to... appeal"

    "Attracting viable candidates" is more about the result of drawing them in (Sense 1) than just the state of being appealing (Sense 2), although they are closely linked.

    Let's re-read: "the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates".
    This means they are having trouble *getting* them to join/run. This matches "pull in" or "draw in" (Sense 1).

    Sense 1: "The ad pulled in many potential customers." (The ad attracted customers).
    Sense 2: "The beautiful garden attracted many people." (The garden attracted people).

    Wait, the examples for 1 and 2 are almost identical in function.
    Sense 1: "Her good looks attract the stares of many men."
    Sense 2: "The beautiful garden attracted many people."

    Is there a subtle difference?
    Sense 1: "direct toward itself... by means of some psychological power or physical attributes".
    Sense 2: "be attractive to".

    If the party is "attracting candidates", it is drawing them in.
    If the party "is attractive to candidates", that's Sense 2.
    But the verb used is "attracting".

    Let's look at the examples again.
    Sense 1: "The ad pulled in many potential customers."
    Sense 2: "The beautiful garden attracted many people."

    Actually, "attracting candidates" is very similar to "pulling in customers". The party is the entity doing the attracting.

    Let's try to see if Sense 2 fits better. "The Republican Party may have a difficult time [being attractive to] viable candidates."
    Or Sense 1: "The Republican Party may have a difficult time [drawing in] viable candidates."

    "Drawing in" (Sense 1) feels more active and fits the context of recruitment/acquisition of candidates.

    Let's double-check the WordNet definitions again.
    Sense 1: draw (someone) to a place, person, or thing.
    Sense 2: cause (someone) to have a liking for or interest in (something).

    "Attracting candidates" means getting them to run. This is drawing them to the party/office.

    Let's re-evaluate Sense 1 vs Sense 2 based on the provided definitions.
    1. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes.
    2. be attractive to.

    If the party is "attracting candidates", it is directing them toward itself.

    Let's look at the examples again.
    1. "Her good looks attract the stares of many men" (The looks draw the stares).
    2. "The beautiful garden attracted many people" (The garden drew the people).

    Wait, these are so similar. Let's look at the synonyms.
    1. pull, pull in, draw, draw in.
    2. appeal.

    "The Republican Party may have a difficult time appealing viable candidates" (Incorrect grammar).
    "The Republican Party may have a difficult time drawing in viable candidates" (Correct grammar).

    Therefore, Sense 1 is the correct one.


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

Context: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable <t>candidates</t> for congressional office. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent.

Senses:
1. definition=a politician who is running for public office | synonyms=campaigner, nominee
2. definition=someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | synonyms=prospect

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable <t>candidates</t> for congressional office."
    *   Target word: "candidates"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  a politician who is running for public office (synonyms: campaigner, nominee)
        2.  someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) (synonyms: prospect)

    *   The sentence discusses the Republican Party attracting "viable candidates for congressional office."
    *   It mentions "Potential candidates may be discouraged from running..."
    *   This refers to people who would run for a political position (congressional office).

    *   Sense 1 specifically mentions "a politician who is running for public office."
    *   Sense 2 is a broader definition: "someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)."

    *   While Sense 2 is technically true (a political candidate is someone considered for an office), Sense 1 is the specific definition for someone running for public office.
    *   The context is explicitly about "congressional office" and "running" for it.
    *   Therefore, Sense 1 is the most precise fit.

    *   Sense 1: Politician running for public office. (Matches "candidates for congressional office").
    *   Sense 2: Someone considered for something. (Too general).


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

Context: Second, it explains why voters hold Congress in disdain but generally love their own congressional representatives: Any individual legislator's constituents appreciate the specific benefits that the legislator wins for them but not the overall cost associated with every other legislator doing likewise for his own constituency. Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional <t>office</t>. Potential candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent.

Senses:
1. definition=place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | synonyms=business office | examples=he rented an office in the new building
2. definition=an administrative unit of government | synonyms=agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, authority | examples=the Central Intelligence Agency; the Census Bureau
3. definition=the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | synonyms=function, part, role | examples=the function of a teacher; the government must do its part
4. definition=(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | synonyms=power | examples=being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage; during his first year in office
5. definition=professional or clerical workers in an office | synonyms=office staff | examples=the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard
6. definition=a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | examples=the offices of the mass
7. definition=a job in an organization | synonyms=position, post, berth, spot, billet, place | examples=he occupied a post in the treasury

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional <t>office</t>."
    *   Target word: "office"
    *   Surrounding words: "viable candidates for congressional office."

    *   Sense 1: Place of business (physical room). (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 2: Administrative unit of government (e.g., CIA). (Incorrect - "congressional office" here refers to the position of being a member of Congress, not a specific agency).
    *   Sense 3: Actions/activities/role. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 4: Holding power/being in power. (Close, but usually refers to the *state* of being in office, e.g., "while in office").
    *   Sense 5: Office staff. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 6: Religious rite. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 7: A job in an organization (position, post). (Correct - "congressional office" refers to the position/post of a member of Congress).

    *   "candidates for congressional office" means candidates for the *position* or *post* of a member of Congress.
    *   Sense 7: "a job in an organization | synonyms=position, post..." fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 4: "(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power". This describes the *state* of holding the position. The context "candidates for... office" refers to the position itself.

    *   Sense 7 is the most accurate description of "office" when used as "running for office" or "candidates for office".


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

Context: Third, the theory suggests why legislators who pay too much attention to national policy making relative to local benefit-seeking have lower security in office. For example, first-term - term members of the House, once the most vulnerable of incumbents, have become virtually immune to defeat. The one exception to this recent trend was the defeat of 13 of the 52 freshman Republicans brought into office in 1980 by the Reagan revolution and running for re-election in 1982. Because these freshmen placed far more emphasis on their partisan role -- spreading the Reagan revolution -- in national policy making, they were more vulnerable to defeat. Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. <t>Potential</t> candidates may be discouraged from running less by the congressional salary than by the prospect of defeat at the hands of a Democratic opponent. To the extent that potential Republican candidates and their financial backers realize that the congressional prisoner's dilemma game works to their disadvantage, the Republican Party will be hindered in its attempts to field a competitive slate of congressional candidates.

Senses:
1. definition=existing in possibility | synonyms=possible | examples=a potential problem; possible uses of nuclear power
2. definition=expected to become or be; in prospect | synonyms=likely | examples=potential clients

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "Fourth, the theory indicates why the Republican Party may have a difficult time attracting viable candidates for congressional office. <t>Potential</t> candidates may be discouraged from running..."
    *   Target word: "Potential"
    *   Senses:
        1.  Existing in possibility (possible). Example: a potential problem.
        2.  Expected to become or be; in prospect (likely). Example: potential clients.

    *   "Potential candidates" refers to people who *could* run for office but haven't yet. They are people who are possible candidates.
    *   Sense 1: "existing in possibility" (possible).
    *   Sense 2: "expected to become or be; in prospect" (likely).

    *   Are these candidates "possible" candidates or "likely" candidates?
    *   In the context of "attracting viable candidates," the text is talking about people who *might* run (possible candidates).
    *   Comparing "potential problem" (Sense 1) vs "potential clients" (Sense 2).
    *   "Potential clients" are people who are likely to become clients.
    *   "Potential candidates" are people who are possible candidates for the office.
    *   Wait, let's look closer at the nuance.
    *   Sense 1 is more about a state of possibility (e.g., a potential danger).
    *   Sense 2 is more about a person who is expected to become something (e.g., a potential champion, potential customers).
    *   "Potential candidates" fits the pattern of "potential clients" (Sense 2) better than "potential problem" (Sense 1). They are people who are in prospect of becoming candidates.

    *   Sense 1: "existing in possibility" (e.g., potential energy, potential risk).
    *   Sense 2: "expected to become or be; in prospect" (e.g., potential buyers, potential candidates).

    *   "Potential candidates" are people who are considered as possible candidates, or who are expected/likely to be candidates if certain conditions are met.
    *   Looking at the examples: "potential clients" (Sense 2) is almost identical in structure to "potential candidates".

    *   Sense 1: possible (e.g., a potential problem).
    *   Sense 2: likely/in prospect (e.g., potential clients).
    *   "Potential candidates" are people who are in prospect of running.

    *   Sense 1: "existing in possibility"
    *   Sense 2: "expected to become or be; in prospect"
    *   A "potential candidate" is someone who is a possibility, but specifically someone who is *expected* or *likely* to become a candidate (or is being targeted as such).
    *   Actually, "potential clients" and "potential candidates" are very similar. Both refer to people who might fill a role.

    *   Sense 1: "a potential problem" (something that might happen).
    *   Sense 2: "potential clients" (people who might become clients).
    *   "Potential candidates" (people who might become candidates).
    *   This strongly aligns with Sense 2.