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

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

Senses:
1. definition=a period of 10 years | synonyms=decennary, decennium
2. definition=the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system | synonyms=ten, 10, X, tenner

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "A <t>decade</t> ago economic woes in Latin America undermined support for democracy."
    *   Target word: "decade"
    *   Senses:
        1.  a period of 10 years.
        2.  the cardinal number ten (10).

    *   The phrase "A decade ago" refers to a point in time ten years before the present/reference time.
    *   This refers to a duration or a period of time.

    *   Sense 1: "a period of 10 years" - This fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one" - This refers to the number 10 itself, not a period of time.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=misery resulting from affliction | synonyms=suffering
2. definition=intense mournfulness | synonyms=woefulness

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role: assistant

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "A decade ago economic <t>woes</t> in Latin America undermined support for democracy."
    *   Target word: "woes"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  misery resulting from affliction | synonyms=suffering
        2.  intense mournfulness | synonyms=woefulness

    *   The phrase is "economic woes".
    *   In this context, "woes" refers to economic problems, hardships, or distress (e.g., inflation, recession, poverty).
    *   It describes a state of affliction or suffering caused by economic conditions.

    *   Sense 1: "misery resulting from affliction | synonyms=suffering". This fits well. Economic problems are a form of affliction that leads to misery/suffering.
    *   Sense 2: "intense mournfulness | synonyms=woefulness". This refers to a feeling of deep sadness or grief. While economic problems can cause sadness, "economic woes" as a phrase refers to the problems themselves (the affliction/misery), not the emotional state of mourning.

    *   "Economic woes" is a common collocation meaning economic troubles or hardships.
    *   Sense 1 covers "misery resulting from affliction".
    *   Sense 2 covers "intense mournfulness".
    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.

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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "A decade ago economic woes in Latin America undermined <t>support</t> for democracy."
    *   Target word: "support"
    *   Surrounding context: "support for democracy", "economic growth... support for democracy has risen", "convinced democrats", "satisfied with how their country's democracy works".

    *   Sense 1: Providing money or necessities (e.g., keeping a family together). -> Not this.
    *   Sense 2: Aiding the cause or policy or interests of (e.g., president has the support of his party). -> This is close, but Sense 2 describes the *act* or *state* of aiding.
    *   Sense 3: Something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest (e.g., policy found little public support). -> This fits "support for democracy" perfectly. It refers to the public's approval or backing.
    *   Sense 4: Military operation. -> Not this.
    *   Sense 5: Documentary validation. -> Not this.
    *   Sense 6: Financial means/livelihood. -> Not this.
    *   Sense 7: Supporting structure (physical). -> Not this.
    *   Sense 8: Act of bearing weight. -> Not this.
    *   Sense 9: Musical part. -> Not this.
    *   Sense 10: Device that bears weight. -> Not this.
    *   Sense 11: Financial resources for a project. -> Not this.

    *   Sense 2: "aiding the cause or policy or interests of" (often used as a verb or a general state).
    *   Sense 3: "something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest" (often used as a noun referring to the *amount* or *existence* of public approval).
    *   Example for Sense 3: "the policy found little public support".
    *   Context: "undermined support for democracy".
    *   This matches Sense 3 almost exactly.

    *   The context refers to the level of public approval/backing for democracy.
    *   Sense 3 specifically mentions "immaterial assistance to a... cause or interest" and gives the example "public support".


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American <t>countries</t> suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong recovery."
    *   Target word: "countries"
    *   Surrounding context: "Latin American countries", "suffered only a brief recession", "enjoyed a strong recovery".

    *   Sense 1: A politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation).
    *   Sense 2: The territory occupied by a nation (land).
    *   Sense 3: The people who live in a nation or country (nation, land).
    *   Sense 4: An area outside of cities and towns (rural area).
    *   Sense 5: A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (area).

    *   The text refers to "Latin American countries" experiencing economic cycles (recession, recovery).
    *   Economic cycles (recession, recovery) are typically attributed to the political/economic entity (the state/nation) rather than just the physical land (Sense 2), the people as a collective (Sense 3), the rural areas (Sense 4), or a vague geographical region (Sense 5).
    *   "Latin American countries" here refers to the sovereign states (Mexico, Brazil, etc.) that make up the region.
    *   This aligns best with Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (synonyms: state, nation).

    *   Sense 1: State/Nation (Political entity) - Fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: Territory - While countries have territory, the "recession" happens to the political/economic entity.
    *   Sense 3: People - While people suffer, the "country" as a whole (the state) is usually the subject of economic metrics like "recession".
    *   Sense 4: Rural - Not applicable.
    *   Sense 5: Region - "Latin American countries" refers to the individual states within the region, not the region itself.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "That it has held up during the world financial crisis is probably because many Latin American countries suffered only a brief <t>recession</t> and have enjoyed a strong recovery."
    *   Key phrases: "world financial crisis", "Latin American countries suffered", "brief recession", "strong recovery".
    *   The word "recession" is used in the context of economics, financial crises, and national recovery.

    *   Sense 1: "the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year" (Economic decline).
    *   Sense 2: "a small concavity | synonyms=recess, niche, corner" (Physical indentation).
    *   Sense 3: "the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service | synonyms=recessional" (Religious ceremony).
    *   Sense 4: "the act of ceding back | synonyms=ceding back" (Giving back).
    *   Sense 5: "the act of becoming more distant | synonyms=receding" (Moving away).

    *   The context clearly refers to an economic downturn ("world financial crisis", "recovery").
    *   Sense 1 matches this perfectly.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...many Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession and have enjoyed a strong <t>recovery</t>."
    *   Key phrase: "economy has recovered after suffering a big drop in output", "brief recession", "strong recovery".
    *   Meaning: The economy returned to its previous state of growth or health after a decline (recession).

    *   Sense 1: "return to an original state" (Example: forest after fire).
    *   Sense 2: "gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury" (convalescence).
    *   Sense 3: "the act of regaining or saving something lost" (retrieval).

    *   Sense 2 is medical/physical healing. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 3 is about retrieving an object or a lost status/item. (Incorrect)
    *   Sense 1 is about returning to a previous state (like a forest returning after a fire, or an economy returning to growth after a recession). (Correct)

The context describes an economic recovery, which is a return to a previous state of stability or growth. This fits Sense 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=a guarantee of professional or financial security
2. definition=a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing democracy and economic stability in Latin America. It mentions that support for democracy held up during a financial crisis because of brief recessions, strong recovery, and a "stronger social safety net" that helped shield the poor.
    *   Target phrase: "safety net" (marked with <t></t>).
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  a guarantee of professional or financial security.
        2.  a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze.

    *   The phrase "social safety net" refers to government programs (like welfare, unemployment insurance, food stamps) designed to prevent people from falling into extreme poverty.
    *   This aligns with "a guarantee of professional or financial security" (Sense 1).
    *   It does not refer to a physical net used in a circus (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 1 is the correct match.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this <t>week</t> that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%."
    *   Target word: "week"
    *   Senses:
        1.  Any period of seven consecutive days.
        2.  Hours or days of work in a calendar week (workweek).
        3.  A period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday (calendar week).

    *   The phrase "reported this week" refers to the time period in which the report was released.
    *   It refers to the current seven-day period.

    *   Sense 1: "any period of seven consecutive days". This is the general meaning of a week.
    *   Sense 2: "hours or days of work in a calendar week". This doesn't fit; the report wasn't released during "work hours" in a way that defines the word "week" as a workweek here.
    *   Sense 3: "a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday". While it might be a calendar week, the context doesn't specifically emphasize that it *must* start on Sunday. Usually, "this week" in general conversation/reporting refers to the general seven-day period (Sense 1).

    *   In most linguistic datasets (like WordNet), "this week" refers to the general seven-day period. Sense 1 is the most general and applicable definition. Sense 3 is a specific type of week (calendar week). Sense 2 is a specific type of week (workweek).

    *   The usage "reported this week" fits the general definition of a seven-day period.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the <t>proportion</t> of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%."
    *   Target word: "proportion"
    *   Key indicators: "32%", "Latin Americans living in poverty", "rose only marginally".

    *   Sense 1: "the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole" (Essentially a percentage or fraction).
    *   Sense 2: "magnitude or extent" (e.g., "vast proportions").
    *   Sense 3: "balance among the parts of something" (symmetry).
    *   Sense 4: "the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree" (ratio).
    *   Sense 5: "harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole" (design/balance).

    *   The text mentions "32%". A percentage is a quotient of a part (people in poverty) divided by the whole (all Latin Americans).
    *   Sense 1 specifically describes this mathematical relationship (part divided by whole).
    *   Sense 4 is similar (ratio), but Sense 1 is the most precise definition for a percentage of a population.

    *   Sense 1: Part/Whole = Percentage. (Fits perfectly).
    *   Sense 2: Size/Extent. (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 3: Symmetry. (Doesn't fit).
    *   Sense 4: Comparative quantity/Ratio. (Close, but Sense 1 is more specific to the "part of a whole" context of a percentage).
    *   Sense 5: Harmonious arrangement. (Doesn't fit).


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this <t>year</t>, to 32%."
    *   Target word: "year"
    *   Senses:
        1.  A period of 365/366 days (calendar year/twelvemonth).
        2.  A period for a particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  Planetary revolution around the sun.
        4.  A graduating class.

    *   The sentence mentions "2009" and then says "has fallen again this year".
    *   "This year" refers to the current calendar year in which the report is being written/published.
    *   It is referring to a 12-month period (or the current portion of it), not a school year, a planetary orbit (in the astronomical sense), or a graduating class.

    *   Sense 1: "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days" - Fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity" - Not applicable.
    *   Sense 3: "the period of time that it takes for a planet... to make a complete revolution around the sun" - Not applicable.
    *   Sense 4: "a body of students who graduate together" - Not applicable.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage discussing confidence in government/Congress in Latin America, economic recovery, poverty levels, and the general feeling of progress in Brazil.
    *   Target word: "mood" in the sentence "But the <t>mood</t> varies widely from country to country (see chart 4)."
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  Characteristic state of feeling (individual temper/humor).
        2.  Prevailing psychological state (collective climate/national mood).
        3.  Grammatical verb inflections (linguistics).

    *   The sentence says "the mood varies widely from country to country".
    *   It refers to the general feeling or psychological state of populations within different countries regarding their government, economy, and progress.
    *   This is a collective, societal feeling, not an individual's temper (Sense 1) and not a grammatical term (Sense 3).

    *   Sense 2: "the prevailing psychological state | synonyms=climate | examples=the climate of opinion; the national mood had changed radically since the last election".
    *   This matches perfectly with "the mood varies widely from country to country".


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But the mood varies widely from <t>country</t> to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance..."
    *   The sentence discusses how the "mood" (likely referring to confidence in government/democracy mentioned earlier) differs between various nations in Latin America.
    *   The following sentence mentions "Brazil," which is a sovereign state/nation.

    *   Sense 1: A politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation).
    *   Sense 2: The territory occupied by a nation (land).
    *   Sense 3: The people who live in a nation or country (nation, land).
    *   Sense 4: An area outside of cities and towns (rural area).
    *   Sense 5: A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (area).

    *   The phrase "from country to country" in the context of Latin American nations (like Brazil) refers to the different sovereign states or political entities.
    *   Sense 1 (politically organized body/state/nation) fits best because it refers to the political entities (Brazil, etc.) and their respective governments/moods.
    *   Sense 2 (territory) is less likely because the "mood" isn't a property of the land itself, but of the political entity/society.
    *   Sense 3 (the people) is a possibility, but "country" in "from country to country" usually refers to the state/nation as a whole.
    *   Sense 4 (rural) is definitely wrong.
    *   Sense 5 (geographical region) is too vague; these are recognized sovereign states.

    *   "But the mood varies widely from country to country."
    *   Comparing Brazil to other Latin American nations.
    *   This refers to the political entities (states/nations).
    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government | synonyms=state, nation". This matches perfectly.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "But the mood varies widely from country to <t>country</t> (see chart 4)."
    *   Surrounding text: Discusses confidence in Congress/government in Latin America, economic performance in Brazil, and poverty rates across Latin American countries.
    *   Target word: "country" (in "from country to country").

    *   Sense 1: A politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation).
    *   Sense 2: The territory occupied by a nation (state, land).
    *   Sense 3: The people who live in a nation or country (nation, land).
    *   Sense 4: An area outside of cities and towns (rural area).
    *   Sense 5: A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary.

    *   The sentence "the mood varies widely from country to country" refers to different nations/states within Latin America (e.g., Brazil, etc.).
    *   It's talking about the political/national entities.
    *   Comparing "mood" across different nations.
    *   Sense 1 (politically organized body/state/nation) fits best here.
    *   Sense 2 (territory) is close, but "mood" is a characteristic of the people/government/state, not the physical land.
    *   Sense 3 (the people) is also close, but "country" in "from country to country" usually refers to the national entity.
    *   Sense 4 (rural) is definitely wrong.
    *   Sense 5 (indefinite boundary region) is wrong.

    *   "from country to country" in this context means "from one nation/state to another."
    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (synonyms: state, nation). This is the standard meaning when comparing national statistics or moods.

    *   Sense 1: State/Nation.
    *   Sense 2: Territory.
    *   Sense 3: People.
    *   In "the mood varies widely from country to country," it refers to the national entities. While "mood" is felt by people (Sense 3), the unit of comparison is the "country" as a political entity (Sense 1).

    *   Wait, let's look at the examples for Sense 1: "African nations".
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 2: "visited several European countries".
    *   Let's look at the examples for Sense 3: "the nation's mood".
    *   The context says "the mood varies widely from country to country". This is very similar to "the nation's mood". However, "from country to country" usually refers to the political entities (nations).
    *   If I say "the mood varies from country to country," I mean the mood in Brazil is different from the mood in Argentina. Brazil and Argentina are nations/states.

    *   Sense 1: Politically organized body (state/nation).
    *   Sense 2: Territory.
    *   Sense 3: People.
    *   In "from country to country," the word "country" is used as a synonym for "nation" or "state." Sense 1 is the most comprehensive definition for this.

    *   Sense 1: state, nation.
    *   Sense 2: territory.
    *   Sense 3: people.
    *   "The mood varies widely from country to country."
    *   Is it the territory that varies? No.
    *   Is it the people that vary? Yes, but the unit is the "country."
    *   Is it the political entity (nation) that varies? Yes.
    *   Usually, "country" in this sense is Sense 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=a visual display of information
2. definition=a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...But the mood varies widely from country to country (see <t>chart</t> 4)."
    *   The context discusses statistics (percentages of confidence in Congress/government, poverty rates) and refers to a "chart 4" to show how the mood varies by country.
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  a visual display of information
        2.  a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea

    *   Sense 1 (visual display of information) fits perfectly. A chart showing data/mood across different countries is a visual display of information.
    *   Sense 2 (navigation map) does not fit. There is no mention of air or sea navigation.

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing economic performance and democracy in Latin America, specifically mentioning "Brazil's strong economic performance" and its president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
    *   Target word: "Brazil" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses:
        1.  The country (largest Latin American country, Portuguese speaking, etc.).
        2.  The nut (brazil nut).

    *   The sentence is: "<t>Brazil</t>'s strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress."
    *   Keywords: "economic performance", "president", "Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva".
    *   These keywords clearly refer to a nation-state, not a nut.

    *   Sense 1: The country. (Matches)
    *   Sense 2: The nut. (Does not match)


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing <t>president</t>, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva..."
    *   Target word: "president"
    *   Entity: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
    *   Country: Brazil

    *   Sense 1: Executive officer of a firm or corporation. (Incorrect: Lula was the head of a country, not a company).
    *   Sense 2: Head of state of the United States government. (Incorrect: Lula is Brazilian, not American).
    *   Sense 3: The chief executive of a republic. (Correct: Brazil is a republic, and Lula was its president).
    *   Sense 4: Officer who presides at meetings of an organization. (Incorrect: This refers to a chairperson).
    *   Sense 5: Head administrative officer of a college or university. (Incorrect: Not a university president).
    *   Sense 6: The office of the United States head of state. (Incorrect: Refers to the US office).

    *   Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was the President of Brazil.
    *   Brazil is a republic.
    *   Sense 3 fits perfectly.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared <t>sense</t> of progress."
    *   Target word: "sense"
    *   Phrase: "a widely shared sense of progress"

    *   Sense 1: "a general conscious awareness" (Examples: a sense of security; a sense of happiness).
    *   Sense 2: "the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted" (Examples: dictionary senses).
    *   Sense 3: "the faculty through which the external world is apprehended" (Examples: smell, hearing).
    *   Sense 4: "sound practical judgment" (Example: common sense).
    *   Sense 5: "a natural appreciation or ability" (Example: musical sense).

    *   "a widely shared sense of progress" means a general feeling or conscious awareness that progress is happening.
    *   This matches Sense 1 ("a general conscious awareness").

    *   Sense 1: General conscious awareness (feeling of progress) - Fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: Meaning of a word - Does not fit.
    *   Sense 3: Physical senses - Does not fit.
    *   Sense 4: Practical judgment - Does not fit.
    *   Sense 5: Natural ability - Does not fit.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president... is reflected in a widely shared sense of <t>progress</t>."
    *   Key indicators: "strong economic performance", "popularity of its outgoing president", "widely shared sense of progress".
    *   Contrast: "That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened."

    *   Sense 1: "gradual improvement or growth or development" (synonym: advancement). Examples: advancement of knowledge, progress in the arts.
    *   Sense 2: "the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)" (synonyms: progression, procession, advance, forward motion).
    *   Sense 3: "a movement forward" (synonyms: progression, advance). Example: progress of the troops.

    *   The context describes economic performance and social stability leading to a "sense of progress."
    *   This refers to the *improvement* or *growth* of the country's condition, not the physical act of moving forward (Sense 2) or the movement of troops/objects (Sense 3).
    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly: "gradual improvement or growth or development."

    *   Sense 1: Improvement/Growth. (Matches)
    *   Sense 2: Physical/Goal-oriented movement. (Doesn't match)
    *   Sense 3: Physical movement forward. (Doesn't match)


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...where the <t>recession</t> was more severe and violent crime has worsened."
    *   Surrounding context: "world financial crisis", "Latin American countries suffered only a brief recession", "strong recovery", "economic performance", "unemployment".
    *   The word "recession" refers to a period of economic decline.

    *   Sense 1: "the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year" (Matches the context perfectly).
    *   Sense 2: "a small concavity | synonyms=recess, niche, corner" (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 3: "the withdrawal of the clergy and choir..." (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 4: "the act of ceding back" (Incorrect).
    *   Sense 5: "the act of becoming more distant" (Incorrect).

Sense 1 is the correct definition.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
2. definition=an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | examples=crimes of the heart

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage discussing the economic and social situation in Latin America. Specifically, it mentions Mexico and Central America, where "recession was more severe and violent <t>crime</t> has worsened" and "more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country."
    *   Target word: "crime"
    *   Senses:
        1.  (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act (offense, law-breaking).
        2.  An evil act not necessarily punishable by law (crimes of the heart).

    *   The text mentions "violent crime" and compares "crime" to "unemployment" as a "problem facing their country."
    *   "Violent crime" typically refers to illegal acts like assault, murder, robbery, etc.
    *   Comparing crime to unemployment as a national problem strongly suggests illegal activities that are handled by the legal system (criminal law).

    *   Sense 1: Legal definition, punishable by law. (Fits perfectly).
    *   Sense 2: Moral/ethical definition, not necessarily illegal. (Does not fit the context of "violent crime" as a national problem compared to unemployment).

    *   The correct sense is 1.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "For only the second <t>time</t> since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country..."
    *   Target word: "time"

    *   Sense 1: an instance or single occasion for some event (e.g., "this time he succeeded", "he called four times").
    *   Sense 2: a period of time as a resource (e.g., "take time to smell the roses").
    *   Sense 3: an indefinite period (e.g., "he waited a long time").
    *   Sense 4: a suitable moment (e.g., "it is time to go").
    *   Sense 5: the continuum of experience (future -> present -> past).
    *   Sense 6: a person's experience on a particular occasion (e.g., "had a good time").
    *   Sense 7: a reading of a point in time (clock time).
    *   Sense 8: the fourth coordinate (physics).
    *   Sense 9: rhythm/meter.
    *   Sense 10: prison term.

    *   The phrase is "For only the second time since the polls began".
    *   This refers to a specific occurrence or instance in a sequence of events (the polls).
    *   "Second time" indicates the second instance/occasion.

    *   Sense 1: "an instance or single occasion for some event". This matches perfectly. "Second time" = second instance.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | synonyms=opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass
2. definition=the top of the head | synonyms=pate, crown
3. definition=the part of the head between the ears
4. definition=a tame parrot | synonyms=poll parrot
5. definition=the counting of votes (as in an election)

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...For only the second time since the <t>polls</t> began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5)."
    *   Key clues: "respondents", "cite crime", "most important problem", "chart 5", "lowest figure since 1995".
    *   The sentence discusses a survey or a series of surveys where people are asked about the most important problem facing their country.

    *   Sense 1: "an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people" (opinion poll).
    *   Sense 2: "the top of the head".
    *   Sense 3: "the part of the head between the ears".
    *   Sense 4: "a tame parrot".
    *   Sense 5: "the counting of votes (as in an election)".

    *   The context mentions "respondents" and "citing crime" as a "problem facing their country". This describes a public opinion survey.
    *   Sense 1 specifically refers to an inquiry into public opinion.
    *   Sense 5 refers to voting/elections. While "polls" often refers to elections, the context here is about a survey on public opinion regarding social issues (crime vs. unemployment), not an election.

    *   The text says "more respondents... cite crime... as the most important problem". This is a classic description of an opinion poll.
    *   The phrase "since the polls began" refers to the start of this specific recurring survey/study.

    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
2. definition=someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage discussing poverty, economic performance, and public opinion in Latin America. Specifically, it mentions polls and people citing crime as the most important problem.
    *   Target word: "respondents" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Sentence: "For only the second time since the polls began, more <t>respondents</t> across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5)."

    *   Sense 1: "the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent" (Legal context, specifically divorce/adultery).
    *   Sense 2: "someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer" (General context, often used in surveys/polls).

    *   The context mentions "polls," "cite crime," and "say that either they or a close relative have been victims."
    *   In the context of a poll, a "respondent" is a person who answers the survey questions.
    *   This matches Sense 2 ("someone who responds | synonyms=responder, answerer").
    *   It does not match Sense 1 (legal/divorce context).


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...more respondents across Latin America as a <t>whole</t> cite crime..."
    *   Target word: "whole"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  "all of something including all its component elements or parts" (Example: Europe considered as a whole)
        2.  "an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity" (Example: how big is that part compared to the whole?)

    *   The phrase is "Latin America as a whole".
    *   This means considering all the countries/regions within Latin America together, collectively.
    *   It refers to the totality of the region.

    *   Sense 1: "all of something including all its component elements or parts". Example: "Europe considered as a whole". This matches "Latin America as a whole" perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity". This usually refers to the concept of a "whole" versus a "part" (e.g., "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts").

    *   "Latin America as a whole" is used exactly like "Europe considered as a whole".
    *   It refers to the entirety of the region.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
2. definition=an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | examples=crimes of the heart

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A passage discussing social and economic conditions in Latin America, specifically mentioning poverty, economic performance, and "violent crime." It states that respondents cite "crime" as the most important problem facing their country and mentions being "victims of crime."
    *   Target word: "crime" (marked with `<t></t>`).
    *   Senses:
        1.  (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act. (Synonyms: offense, criminal offense, law-breaking).
        2.  An evil act not necessarily punishable by law. (Example: crimes of the heart).

    *   The text mentions "violent crime has worsened."
    *   It discusses "crime" as a "problem facing their country" (comparable to unemployment).
    *   It mentions people being "victims of crime."
    *   These contexts clearly refer to illegal activities (criminal offenses) that are punishable by law, rather than metaphorical or non-legal "evil acts" (like "crimes of the heart").

    *   Sense 1 fits perfectly: acts punishable by law, criminal offenses.
    *   Sense 2 does not fit: it refers to non-legal evil acts.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important <t>problem</t> facing their country..."
    *   Target word: "problem"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A state of difficulty that needs to be resolved (synonym: job). Example: "she and her husband are having problems".
        2.  A question raised for consideration or solution. Example: "homework consisted of ten problems to solve".
        3.  A source of difficulty (synonym: trouble). Example: "one trouble after another delayed the job".

    *   The sentence says "cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country".
    *   Crime and unemployment are being described as "problems".
    *   Are they "questions raised for consideration" (Sense 2)? No.
    *   Are they "states of difficulty" (Sense 1) or "sources of difficulty" (Sense 3)?
    *   Sense 1: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved".
    *   Sense 3: "a source of difficulty".

    *   Crime is a *source* of difficulty for a country.
    *   Unemployment is a *source* of difficulty for a country.
    *   Sense 1 often refers to interpersonal issues or a general state of being in trouble ("having problems").
    *   Sense 3 refers to the thing causing the trouble ("what's the problem?").
    *   In the context of "crime" and "unemployment" being "problems facing their country", they are the *causes* or *sources* of the difficulty.

    *   Sense 1: "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved".
    *   Sense 3: "a source of difficulty".
    *   If I say "Crime is a problem", I mean crime is the *source* of the trouble.
    *   If I say "The country has a problem", I might mean it's in a *state* of difficulty.
    *   But here, "crime" and "unemployment" are the specific things being cited. They are the sources.

    *   Sense 1: "she and her husband are having problems" (interpersonal/state).
    *   Sense 3: "one trouble after another delayed the job" (specific sources of delay).
    *   Crime and unemployment are specific sources of trouble for the country.

    *   Sense 1: state of difficulty.
    *   Sense 3: source of difficulty.
    *   Crime is not a "state of difficulty"; it is the *cause* (source) of the difficulty.

    *   Sense 3 fits best.


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

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

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their <t>country</t> (see chart 5)."
    *   Target word: "country"

    *   Sense 1: A politically organized body of people under a single government (state, nation).
    *   Sense 2: The territory occupied by a nation (land).
    *   Sense 3: The people who live in a nation or country (nation, land).
    *   Sense 4: An area outside of cities and towns (rural area).
    *   Sense 5: A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (area).

    *   The sentence says: "...more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime... as the most important problem facing their country."
    *   The "country" here refers to the political entity/state (e.g., Brazil, Mexico) that the respondents live in.
    *   Is it the *territory* (Sense 2)? Not primarily; crime is a problem for the state/society.
    *   Is it the *people* (Sense 3)? It could be, but "problem facing their country" usually refers to the nation as a political/social entity.
    *   Is it the *rural area* (Sense 4)? No.
    *   Is it a *geographical region* (Sense 5)? No.
    *   Is it the *politically organized body* (Sense 1)? Yes. When people talk about problems facing their "country," they are usually referring to the nation-state.

    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government" (state, nation).
    *   Sense 3: "the people who live in a nation or country" (nation, land).
    *   In the phrase "problem facing their country," "country" is used as a synonym for "nation" or "state."
    *   Comparing Sense 1 and Sense 3: Sense 1 is the political entity; Sense 3 is the population. Crime is a problem facing the state/nation (the entity) as well as the people. However, standard usage of "my country" in this context typically aligns with the political entity (Sense 1).

    *   "the most important problem facing their country"
    *   If I say "the problem facing my country," I mean the nation-state.
    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government"
    *   Sense 3: "the people who live in a nation or country"
    *   Usually, "country" in the sense of "nation" (the political entity) is Sense 1. Sense 3 is more like "the nation" as in "the people" (e.g., "the nation is mourning").

    *   Sense 1: state, nation, land, commonwealth.
    *   Sense 3: nation, land.
    *   The context "problem facing their country" fits best with the political entity (Sense 1).

    *   Sense 1: "the state has elected a new president"
    *   Sense 3: "a statement that sums up the nation's mood"
    *   "Problem facing their country" is closer to the concept of the state/nation as a political entity.

    *   Wait, let me re-read Sense 1 and Sense 3.
    *   Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government"
    *   Sense 3: "the people who live in a nation or country"
    *   If the problem is "crime," it affects the people (Sense 3) but is also a problem for the state (Sense 1). However, "country" in "their country" almost always refers to the nation-state.

    *   Let's look at the examples again.
    *   Sense 1: "African nations"
    *   Sense 3: "the news was announced to the nation"
    *   "Problem facing their country" is very similar to "problem facing the nation."

    *   Is it Sense 1 or Sense 3?
    *   Sense 1 is the *entity* (the state).
    *   Sense 3 is the *population*.
    *   Crime is a problem facing the *state* (the political organization) and its *people*.
    *   In most dictionary classifications (like WordNet, which these senses seem to mirror), "country" as a political entity is the primary sense.

    *   Let's double-check Sense 1: "a politically organized body of people under a single government". This covers the concept of a nation-state.
    *   Let's double-check Sense 3: "the people who live in a nation or country". This is the collective population.

    *   "Problem facing their country" -> Problem facing their nation-state. This is Sense 1.


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

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

Senses:
1. definition=a visual display of information
2. definition=a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A text discussing social safety nets, poverty in Latin America, and public opinion polls. It mentions "(see chart 4)" and "(see <t>chart</t> 5)".
    *   Target word: "chart" (specifically in "see chart 5").
    *   Senses:
        1.  a visual display of information.
        2.  a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea.

    *   The text refers to data (proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty, mood varying by country, poll results about crime vs. unemployment).
    *   "See chart 4" and "see chart 5" are references to visual representations of this data (likely graphs or tables).
    *   There is no mention of navigation, air travel, or sea travel.

    *   Sense 1 (visual display of information) fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2 (navigation map) does not fit.


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

Context: (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close <t>relative</t> have been victims of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6).

Senses:
1. definition=a person related by blood or marriage | synonyms=relation | examples=police are searching for relatives of the deceased; he has distant relations back in New Jersey
2. definition=an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) | synonyms=congener, congenator, congeneric

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Some 31% say that either they or a close <t>relative</t> have been victims of crime over the past year..."
    *   Target word: "relative"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  A person related by blood or marriage.
        2.  An animal or plant that bears a relationship to another.

    *   The sentence discusses people being victims of crime.
    *   "either they or a close relative" refers to a person.
    *   Sense 1 refers to people (blood or marriage).
    *   Sense 2 refers to animals or plants.

    *   Sense 1 is the correct fit.


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

Context: (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been <t>victims</t> of crime over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6).

Senses:
1. definition=an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
2. definition=a person who is tricked or swindled | synonyms=dupe

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been <t>victims</t> of crime over the past year..."
    *   Target word: "victims"
    *   Senses provided:
        1.  An unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance.
        2.  A person who is tricked or swindled (dupe).

    *   The context refers to "victims of crime".
    *   Crime is an adverse circumstance.
    *   While some crimes involve being tricked (fraud), "crime" in general (especially in the context of "violent crime" mentioned earlier in the text) refers to suffering from illegal acts.
    *   Sense 1 is a broad definition covering anyone suffering from an adverse circumstance (like crime).
    *   Sense 2 is specific to being tricked or swindled.

    *   The text mentions "violent crime has worsened" and then discusses "victims of crime".
    *   "Victims of crime" generally fits the definition of people suffering from adverse circumstances (Sense 1) rather than specifically being dupes (Sense 2).

    *   Sense 1: "an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance" -> Fits perfectly.
    *   Sense 2: "a person who is tricked or swindled" -> Too narrow; doesn't cover violent crime.


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

Context: (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of <t>crime</t> over the past year, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6).

Senses:
1. definition=(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | synonyms=offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking | examples=a long record of crimes
2. definition=an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | examples=crimes of the heart

reasoning_content:
*   Context: A report on Latin America, mentioning poverty, economic performance, and social issues. Specifically: "...violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country... Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of <t>crime</t> over the past year..."
    *   Target word: "crime"
    *   Senses:
        1.  (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act (offense, law-breaking).
        2.  an evil act not necessarily punishable by law (e.g., crimes of the heart).

    *   The text discusses "violent crime," "unemployment," and "victims of crime" in the context of a socio-economic report by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America.
    *   "Violent crime" clearly refers to illegal acts (assault, murder, etc.) that are punishable by law.
    *   Being a "victim of crime" in this context refers to being a victim of illegal activities.

    *   Sense 1: Criminal law, punishable by law. (Fits perfectly).
    *   Sense 2: Evil act not necessarily punishable by law. (Does not fit the context of "violent crime" and UN reports on social problems).

The correct sense is 1.


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

Context: (The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America reported this week that the proportion of Latin Americans living in poverty rose only marginally in 2009 and has fallen again this year, to 32%. -RRB- But the mood varies widely from country to country (see chart 4). Brazil's strong economic performance and the popularity of its outgoing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is reflected in a widely shared sense of progress. That is scarcer in Mexico and Central America, where the recession was more severe and violent crime has worsened. For only the second time since the polls began, more respondents across Latin America as a whole cite crime, rather than unemployment, as the most important problem facing their country (see chart 5). Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past <t>year</t>, but that is down from 38% last year and is the lowest figure since 1995. A more robust economic performance is reflected in rising support for private enterprise and the market economy: some 71% of respondents across the region say that private enterprise is indispensable for development, up from 56% in 2007 (see chart 6).

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

reasoning_content:
*   Context: "...Some 31% say that either they or a close relative have been victims of crime over the past <t>year</t>, but that is down from 38% last year..."
    *   Target word: "year"
    *   Senses:
        1.  A period of 365/366 days (twelvemonth).
        2.  A period for a particular activity (e.g., school year).
        3.  Planetary revolution around the sun.
        4.  A graduating class.

    *   The phrase "over the past year" refers to the 12-month period preceding the current time.
    *   This matches the definition of a standard calendar year or a period of 365/366 days.

    *   Sense 1: 365/366 days. (Fits perfectly)
    *   Sense 2: Particular activity (school year). (Doesn't fit)
    *   Sense 3: Planetary revolution. (Too technical/astronomical)
    *   Sense 4: Graduating class. (Doesn't fit)

The correct sense is 1.