[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an to the planes of stratification.", "a thin, flat piece or plate of fine-grained, easily split rock or a similar material, used especially for roofing or as a writing surface.", "slate gray(def) slate gray(def).", "a list of candidates, officers, etc., to be considered for nomination, appointment, election, or the like:He has added his name to the slate of mayoral candidates.", "tablet(def5) tablet(def5)."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to cover with plates of fine-grained, easily split rock or a similar material:Our team has years of experience with slating and tiling roofs.", "to write or set down for nomination or appointment:There are 39 lawyers hoping to be slated for judge.", "to plan or designate (something) for a particular place and time; schedule :The premiere was slated for January.", "Chiefly British.to censure, scold, or criticize harshly:She was slated by the press for making exaggerated claims in her memoir.", "to punish severely."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to sic or set a dog on (a person or animal)."]}]