[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a small starlike symbol (*), used in writing and printing as a reference mark or to indicate omission, doubtful matter, etc.", "Linguistics.the figure of a star (*) used to mark an utterance that would be considered ungrammatical or otherwise unacceptable by native speakers of a language, as in* I enjoy to ski.", "Historical Linguistics.the figure of a star (*) used to mark a hypothetical or reconstructed form that is not attested in a text or inscription.", "something in the shape of a star or asterisk.", "any factor or element that makes an otherwise outstanding achievement somewhat doubtful or less impressive:Two favorites were injured in practice, so his win comes with an asterisk attached.", "a minor or insignificant person or thing:his unlikely rise from an asterisk in the polls to the winning candidate."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to mark with an asterisk."]}]