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Indentured servant

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: a person who signs and is bound by indentures to work for another for a specified time especially in return for payment of travel expenses and maintenance

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``` 1 a (1) : a document or a section of a document that is indented (2) : a formal or official document usually executed in two or more copies (3) : a contract binding one person to work for another for a given period of time — often used in plural b : a formal certificate (as an inventory or voucher) prepared for purposes of control c : a document stating the terms under which a security (as a bond) is issued ```

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: one of the many different ways or forms in which something exists or can be arranged

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: a person who does something in a very skillful way ; especially : a very skillful musician

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Examples | that comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed improvisation

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: an imaginary place in which the government, laws, and social conditions are perfect

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Mixed feeling or contradictory ideas about something

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Paradox, seems unlikely not possible but is true

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(Of biological processes) recurring naturally on a twenty-four-hour cycles circadian rhythms

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Fearless, adventurous.

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Courageous behavior, especially in battle

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: refusing to change your behavior or your ideas | : difficult to deal with, remove, etc.

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: not willing to allow or accept something : not willing to allow some people to have equality, freedom, or other social rights medicine : unable to take a certain substance into the body without becoming sick

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1 : centralized control by an autocratic authority | 2 : the political concept that the citizen should be totally subject to an absolute state authority

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: a person or business that sells or provides something Exp: the purveyors of prejudice.

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: very angry or violent disagreement between two or more people or groups

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: done in a secret way

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: lack of agreement between people, ideas, etc. | : an unpleasant combination of musical notes

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: disagreement that causes the people in a group to argue about something that is important to them

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: to cause (people, opinions, etc.) to separate into opposing groups

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: involving only one group or country

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: an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for someone who has treated you unfairly

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: belief in the value of social and political change in order to achieve progress

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law : an action that wrongly causes harm to someone but that is not a crime and that is dealt with in a civil court Full Definition : a wrongful act other than a breach of contract for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages or an injunction

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: to put or keep (someone) in a powerless or unimportant position within a society or group

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: to stop fighting an enemy or opponent : to admit that an enemy or opponent has won : to stop trying to fight or resist something : to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing

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: a group of people who support or who are likely to support a politican or political party : the people who live and vote in an area : a voting area : a district with an elected representative

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: cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others : a government in which all power belongs to one person : the rule or authority of a tyrant

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: a political leader who tries to get support by making false claims and promises and using arguments based on emotion rather than reason

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: the words that are used with a certain word or phrase and that help to explain its meaning

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: to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse

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: feelings of loyalty, enthusiasm, and devotion to a group among people who are members of the group

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: impossible to divide or separate : not divisible

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: a way of organizing a society in which major industries are owned and controlled by the government rather than by individual people and companies. No private property !

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: damaging or harmful

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2 a : a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation

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: a demand or request that is not reasonable or that causes trouble for someone : the act of establishing or creating something in an official way : the act of imposing something

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: a simple and plain quality : an austere quality : a situation in which there is not much money and it is spent only on things that are necessary : things that are done to live in a simple and plain way

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: to make (something) impossible : to prevent (something) from happening : to prevent (someone) from doing something

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1 : relating to or concerned with ideas | 2 : of, relating to, or based on ideology

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noun : the set of ideas and beliefs of a group or political party Full Definition 1 : visionary theorizing 2 a : a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or culture b : a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture c : the integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical program Other forms: plural ide·ol·o·gies ide·ol·o·gist \-jist\ noun

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: a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something

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: to make (someone) more confident

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: to cause (something, such as information) to go to many people

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medical : of or relating to the veins, arteries, etc., that carry fluids (such as blood) through the body

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Origin: Latin osseus, from oss-, os bone; akin to Greek osteon bone, Sanskrit asthi.

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: a usually violent attempt to take control of a government

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1 : face-to-face with 2 : in relation to 3 : as compared with

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: having or showing a generous and kind nature Full Definition 1 : showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit 2 : showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind mag·nan·i·mous·ly adverb mag·nan·i·mous·ness noun

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: to make (something, such as an unpleasant feeling) less painful, severe, etc.

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: the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions : the ability to share someone else's feelings

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to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively

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: a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar “it's raining cats and dogs” is just a colorful metaphor and not a meteorological announcement

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1 a : to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression b : to assert as if true : pretend

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: very strong and clear : not showing or allowing any doubt : not equivocal

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: a group of people, groups, or countries who have joined together for a common purpose : the action or process of joining together with another or others for a common purpose

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relating to slavery, to end , to stop

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: impossible to defeat or discourage

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: of, relating to, or concerned with the art of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people of a question : asked in order to make a statement rather than to get an answer

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: an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc. : a feeling of like or dislike for someone or something especially when it is not reasonable or logical

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: to free (someone) from someone else's control or power | relating to slavery

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from 1870 to 1898. rapid economic expansion in the U.S.

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: impossible to defeat or discourage

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2 : the essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form

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: support of ideas and beliefs that differ from and try to change accepted ideas and beliefs especially in a way that is seen as wrong or dishonest

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medical : not causing death or serious injury 2 a : showing kindness and gentleness b : favorable, wholesome

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1 : renunciation of a religious faith | 2 : abandonment of a previous loyalty : defection

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2 : deviation from the common rule : irregularity | 3 : something anomalous : something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified

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the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal

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: an opinion or idea formed without proof or sufficient evidence

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: not truly honest or sincere : giving the false appearance of being honest or sincere

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: representing something (such as an idea, state, or emotion) that cannot be seen by itself

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: too confident especially in a way that is rude : done or made without permission, right, or good reason

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Type or type of art or a literature | Class, category, classification, group, set

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3 : to correct by removing errors : adjust

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A circular tent made of felt or skins on a collapsible frame. Used by the Mongolian, Turks and in Siberia

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To talk to someone in a way that you are more intelligent and better than they are

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: showing that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people

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: a belief that something is true even though it has not been proved

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: not involved with or friendly toward other people | : not involved in or influenced by something

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Give up power or control.

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: rude and showing a lack of respect Examples the impertinent child had a smart answer for everything impertinent salesmen who telephone people during the dinner hour your résumé needlessly lists skills that are impertinent to the job for which you are applying

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: a set of steps that are followed in order to solve a mathematical problem or to complete a computer process

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: a name or title Full Definition 1 : an identifying name or title : designation 2 archaic : the act of calling by a name 3 : a geographical name (as of a region, village, or vineyard) under which a winegrower is authorized to identify and market wine; also : the area designated by such a name Examples a twisting road that deserved the appellation “Sidewinder Lane”

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philosophy : the belief that a morally good action is one that helps the greatest number of people Full Definition 1 : a doctrine that the useful is the good and that the determining consideration of right conduct should be the usefulness of its consequences; specifically : a theory that the aim of action should be the largest possible balance of pleasure over pain or the greatest happiness of the greatest number 2 : utilitarian character, spirit, or quality

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: to criticize (someone) harshly Full Definition transitive verb : to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism synonyms see punish Other forms: cas·ti·gat·ed; cas·ti·gat·ing cas·ti·ga·tion \ˌkas-tə-ˈgā-shən\ noun cas·ti·ga·tor \ˈkas-tə-ˌgā-tər\ noun Examples castigated him for his constant tardiness a newspaper editorial castigating the city council for approving the project in the first place a judge who believes in castigating criminals to the full extent of the law

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: the suffering and death of a martyr Full Definition 1 : the suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause and especially to one's religious faith 2 : affliction, torture

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: a situation in which there are a lot of confused activities, emotions, etc. : a dangerous area of water that moves very fast in a circle

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: something that causes great destruction, violence, etc. Full Definition 1 : flood, deluge 2 : catastrophe 3a 3 : a momentous and violent event marked by overwhelming upheaval and demolition; broadly : an event that brings great changes cat·a·clys·mal \ˌka-tə-ˈkliz-məl\ or cat·a·clys·mic \-mik\ adjective cat·a·clys·mi·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples an ancient cataclysm that may have been the basis for the Flood described in the Bible the earthquake that struck Lisbon in 1755, killing 30,000 people, was one of the greatest cataclysms ever recorded a social cataclysm that gave rise to a new world order

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: the condition of being a slave or of having to obey another person

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1 : to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict 2 : presage synonyms see foretell Other forms: prog·nos·ti·cat·ed; prog·nos·ti·cat·ing prog·nos·ti·ca·tive \-ˌkā-tiv\ adjective prog·nos·ti·ca·tor \-ˌkā-tər\ noun Examples using current trends to prognosticate what the workplace of the future will be like

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: freedom from punishment, harm, or loss Full Definition : exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss Examples she mistakenly believed that she could insult people with impunity

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: failing to show proper respect and courtesy : very rude Full Definition 1 obsolete : lacking modesty 2 : marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others : insolent im·pu·dent·ly adverb Examples the guest's impudent inquiries about the cost of just about everything we had in the house

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: a statement that expresses an idea that is not new Full Definition 1 : the quality or state of being dull or insipid 2 : a banal, trite, or stale remark Examples “blondes have more fun” is a silly platitude

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: having or showing the attitude of people who become angry and annoyed when they do not get what they want Full Definition 1 : insolent or rude in speech or behavior 2 : characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : peevish pet·u·lant·ly adverb Examples a petulant and fussy man who is always blaming everyone else for his problems

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: changing often and quickly ; especially : often changing suddenly in mood or behavior : not logical or reasonable : based on an idea, desire, etc., that is not possible to predict Full Definition : governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive, unpredictable synonyms see inconstant ca·pri·cious·ly adverb ca·pri·cious·ness noun Examples capricious weather that was balmy one day and freezing cold the next a capricious woman who changed her mind dozens of times about what color to paint the bathroom

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: rude or impolite : having or showing a lack of respect for other people Full Definition 1 : insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct : overbearing 2 : exhibiting boldness or effrontery : impudent synonyms see proud insolent noun in·so·lent·ly adverb Examples an appallingly insolent reply to a reasonable request

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: feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt Full Definition : manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt con·temp·tu·ous·ly adverb con·temp·tu·ous·ness noun Examples loutish tourists who are contemptuous of the ways and traditions of their host countries contemptuous comments about the baseball team's pathetic showings

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: a mental state in which you are confused and not able to think or speak clearly usually because of fever or some other illness : a state of wild excitement and great happiness Full Definition 1 : an acute mental disturbance characterized by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations 2 : frenzied excitement Examples shoppers running around in a delirium the day before Christmas

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: the act of asserting also : declaration, affirmation Full Definition : the act of asserting; also : declaration, affirmation Examples the assertion that all men have certain unalienable rights is set forth in the Declaration of Independence made the unlikely assertion that gravity affects light

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: impossible to take away or give up

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: a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion Full Definition : amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion Origin: French or Latin; French, from Latin consternation-, consternatio, from consternare to throw into confusion, from com- + -sternare, probably from sternere to spread, strike down — more at strew. First use: 1604

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: failing to show proper respect and courtesy : very rude Full Definition 1 obsolete : lacking modesty 2 : marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others : insolent im·pu·dent·ly adverb Examples the guest's impudent inquiries about the cost of just about everything we had in the house

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: unsure or uncertain : feeling doubt about something : causing doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion : likely to be bad or wrong —used ironically in phrases like and to describe something bad or undesirable as if it were an honor or achievement Full Definition 1 : giving rise to uncertainty: as a : of doubtful promise or outcome b : questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality 2 : unsettled in opinion : doubtful synonyms see doubtful du·bi·ous·ly adverb du·bi·ous·ness noun Examples any letter bearing the signature of Geronimo would be of dubious authenticity, to say the least I'm dubious about our plan to go hang gliding without having had any training made the dubious claim of being of royal blood

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: giving people a lot of freedom or too much freedom to do what they want to do Full Definition 1 archaic : granted on sufferance : tolerated 2 a : granting or tending to grant permission : tolerant b : deficient in firmness or control : indulgent, lax 3 : allowing discretion : optional per·mis·sive·ly adverb per·mis·sive·ness noun

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: rude or impolite : having or showing a lack of respect for other people Full Definition 1 : insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct : overbearing 2 : exhibiting boldness or effrontery : impudent synonyms see proud insolent noun in·so·lent·ly adverb Examples an appallingly insolent reply to a reasonable request

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: to make an official decision about who is right in a dispute Full Definition transitive verb : to settle judiciallyintransitive verb : to act as judge Other forms: ad·ju·di·cat·ed; ad·ju·di·cat·ing ad·ju·di·ca·tive \-ˌkā-tiv, -kə-\ adjective ad·ju·di·ca·tor \-ˌkā-tər\ noun ad·ju·di·ca·to·ry \-ˈjü-di-kə-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective Examples when we asked the salesclerk to adjudicate our disagreement, she agreed with me that the white shoes looked better First use: 1775 Synonyms: adjudge, judge, arbitrate, decide, determine, referee, rule (on), settle, umpire

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: dealing with or describing something complicated in a simple or too simple way

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: very strict especially concerning morals and religion Full Definition 1 : of, relating to, or characterized by a rigid morality 2 : puritan pu·ri·tan·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples some of the state laws concerning sexual behavior are vestiges of a more puritanical time and are rarely, if ever, enforced

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: the last small part that remains of something that existed before : the smallest possible amount of something Full Definition 1 a (1) : a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost (2) : the smallest quantity or trace b : footprint 1 2 : a bodily part or organ that is small and degenerate or imperfectly developed in comparison to one more fully developed in an earlier stage of the individual, in a past generation, or in closely related forms synonyms see trace ves·ti·gial \ve-ˈsti-jē-əl, -jəl\ adjective ves·ti·gial·ly adverb

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: the crime of saying, writing, or doing something that encourages people to disobey their government Full Definition : incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority Origin: Middle English sedicioun, from Anglo-French sediciun, from Latin sedition-, seditio, literally, separation, from sed-, se- apart + ition-, itio act of going, from ire to go — more at secede, issue. First use: 14th century

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: a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior especially : relapse into criminal behavior Full Definition : a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior; especially : relapse into criminal behavior First use: 1886

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medical : not causing death or serious injury : without cancer : not cancerous : not causing harm or damage Full Definition 1 : of a gentle disposition : gracious 2 a : showing kindness and gentleness b : favorable, wholesome 3 a : of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life; especially : not becoming cancerous b : having no significant effect : harmless be·nig·ni·ty \-ˈnig-nə-tē\ noun be·nign·ly \-ˈnīn-lē\ adverb Examples around campus he's known as a real character, but one whose eccentricities are entirely benign basking under a benign sun on a day in early spring Origin: Middle English benigne, from Anglo-French, from Latin benignus, from bene + gignere to beget — more at kin. First use: 14th century Synonyms: anodyne, harmless, hurtless, innocent, innocuous, inoffensive, safe, white Antonyms: adverse, bad, baleful, baneful, damaging, dangerous, deleterious, detrimental, evil, harmful, hurtful, ill, injurious, mischievous, nocuous, noxious, pernicious, prejudicial, wicked

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medical : very serious and dangerous : tending or likely to grow and spread in a rapid and uncontrolled way that can cause death : very evil Full Definition 1 a obsolete : malcontent, disaffected b : evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious c : passionately and relentlessly malevolent : aggressively malicious 2 : tending to produce death or deterioration ; especially : tending to infiltrate, metastasize, and terminate fatally ma·lig·nant·ly adverb Examples a malignant wish to lash out at everyone who was smarter, richer, or better-looking than he was Origin: Late Latin malignant-, malignans, present participle of malignari. First use: circa 1545 Synonyms: bad [slang], bitchy, catty, cruel, despiteful, malevolent, malicious, malign, hateful, mean, nasty, spiteful, vicious, virulent Antonyms: benevolent, benign, benignant, loving, unmalicious

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``` : wealth, affluence : abundance, profusion Full Definition 1 : wealth, affluence 2 : abundance, profusion Examples in some parts of the city nearly unimaginable opulence can be found side by side with nearly unthinkable poverty First use: circa 1510 Synonyms: assets, capital, fortune, means, wealth, riches, substance, wherewithal, worth ```

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: the belief that pleasure or happiness is the most important goal in life Full Definition 1 : the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life 2 : a way of life based on or suggesting the principles of hedonism he·do·nist \-nist\ noun he·do·nis·tic \ˌhē-də-ˈnis-tik\ adjective he·do·nis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples their spring break trip to Mexico became an exercise in heedless hedonism Origin: Greek hēdonē pleasure; akin to Greek hēdys sweet — more at sweet. First use: 1856 Synonyms: carnality, debauchery, sensuality, sybaritism, voluptuousness Antonyms: abstinence, asceticism, sobriety, temperance

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``` : very loyal and dedicated : physically strong Full Definition : marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit synonyms see strong stal·wart·ly adverb stal·wart·ness noun Origin: Middle English, alteration of stalworth, from Old English stǣlwierthe serviceable. First use: 15th century Synonyms: bold, courageous, dauntless, doughty, fearless, gallant, greathearted, gutsy, gutty, heroic (also heroical), intrepid, lionhearted, manful, brave, stout, stouthearted, undauntable, undaunted, valiant, valorous Antonyms: chicken, chickenhearted, chicken-livered, coward, cowardly, craven, dastardly, fainthearted, fearful, gutless, lily-livered, milk-livered [archaic], nerveless, poltroon, poor-spirited, pusillanimous, spineless, spiritless, timorous, uncourageous, ungallant, unheroic, weakhearted, yellow 2stalwart noun : a loyal supporter Full Definition 1 : a stalwart person 2 : an unwavering partisan Examples party stalwarts ```

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im·per·vi·ous\(ˌ)im-ˈpər-vē-əs\ adjective : not allowing something (such as water or light) to enter or pass through : not bothered or affected by something Full Definition 1 a : not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable b : not capable of being damaged or harmed 2 : not capable of being affected or disturbed im·per·vi·ous·ly adverb im·per·vi·ous·ness noun Examples the material for this coat is supposed to be impervious to rain the rain forest is impervious to all but the most dedicated explorers Origin: Latin impervius, from in- + pervius pervious. First use: 1640 Synonyms: impenetrable, impermeable, tight Antonyms: penetrable, permeable, pervious

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: a form of government in which a country is ruled by religious leaders : a country that is ruled by religious leaders Full Definition 1 : government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided 2 : a state governed by a theocracy Other forms: plural the·oc·ra·cies Origin: Greek theokratia, from the- + -kratia -cracy. First use: 1622

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: freedom from punishment, harm, or loss Full Definition : exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss Examples she mistakenly believed that she could insult people with impunity Origin: Middle French or Latin; Middle French impunité, from Latin impunitat-, impunitas, from impune without punishment, from in- + poena punishment — more at pain. First use: 1532 Synonyms: exemption, immunity

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: making repeated or annoying requests or demands : causing annoyance or trouble Full Definition 1 : troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand 2 : troublesome im·por·tu·nate·ly adverb im·por·tu·nate·ness noun Examples the demands of the chairmanship were becoming too importunate for me to continue without an assistant First use: 1528 Synonyms: burning, clamant, compelling, critical, crying, dire, emergent, exigent, imperative, imperious, acute, instant, necessitous, pressing, urgent Antonyms: noncritical, nonurgent

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: to cause (a person or animal) to become familiar with and used to a particular place, situation, etc.

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: very comfortable and expensive : very wealthy Full Definition : exhibiting or characterized by opulence: as a : having a large estate or property : wealthy b : amply or plentifully provided or fashioned often to the point of ostentation synonyms see rich op·u·lent·ly adverb Examples an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions an opulent mansion filled with priceless art and antiques

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: to defeat and gain control of (someone or something) by the use of force : to conquer and gain the obedience of (a group of people, a country, etc.) Full Definition 1 : to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer 2 : to make submissive : subdue Other forms: sub·ju·gat·ed; sub·ju·gat·ing sub·ju·ga·tion \ˌsəb-ji-ˈgā-shən\ noun sub·ju·ga·tor \ˈsəb-ji-ˌgā-tər\ noun Examples explorers who subjugated the natives in the name of religion

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: a political leader who tries to get support by making false claims and promises and using arguments based on emotion rather than reason Full Definition 1 : a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power 2 : a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times

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: the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions : the ability to share someone else's feelings

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: seeming to be seen everywhere Full Definition : existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread ubiq·ui·tous·ly adverb ubiq·ui·tous·ness noun Examples by that time cell phones had become ubiquitous, and people had long ceased to be impressed by the sight of one was weary of the ubiquitous noise of the big city and longed for the quiet of the country

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: one retired from professional life but permitted to retain as an honorary title the rank of the last office held Full Definition : one retired from professional life but permitted to retain as an honorary title the rank of the last office held Other forms: plural emer·i·ti\-ə-ˌtī, -ˌtē\

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: very determined : having or showing a lot of determination Full Definition 1 : marked by firm determination : resolved 2 : bold, steady synonyms see faithful res·o·lute·ly \-ˌlüt-lē, -lət-; ˌre-zə-ˈlüt-\ adverb res·o·lute·ness \-ˌlüt-nəs, -lət-, -ˈlüt-\ noun Origin: Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere. First use: 1533 Synonyms: bent (on or upon), bound, decisive, do-or-die, firm, hell-bent (on or upon), intent, out, purposeful, determined, resolved, set, single-minded Antonyms: faltering, hesitant, indecisive, irresolute, undetermined, unresolved, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed

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: an awkward or inferior computer system or program that is created quickly to solve a problem Full Definition : a system and especially a computer system made up of poorly matched components kludgy also kludgey \ˈklü-jē, US also & British especially ˈklə-\ adjective Examples a kludgy computer system

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: a person who comes to a country to live there Full Definition : one that immigrates: as a : a person who comes to a country to take up permanent residence b : a plant or animal that becomes established in an area where it was previously unknown immigrant adjective Examples America was founded by immigrants and they have been its lifeblood ever since

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: someone who has been forced to leave a country because of war or for religious or political reasons Full Definition : one that flees; especially : a person who flees to a foreign country or power to escape danger or persecution ref·u·gee·ism \-ˌi-zəm\ noun Examples refugees began returning to their homeland after years of political unrest and war

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: protection given by a government to someone who has left another country in order to escape being harmed : a hospital where people who are mentally ill are cared for especially for long periods of time : a mental hospital Full Definition 1 : an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary 2 : a place of retreat and security : shelter 3 a : the protection or inviolability afforded by an asylum : refuge b : protection from arrest and extradition given especially to political refugees by a nation or by an embassy or other agency enjoying diplomatic immunity 4 : an institution for the care of the destitute or sick and especially the insane Examples volunteered to play piano for the residents of the state asylum on weekends the embassy serves as an asylum for that country's nationals in need of help

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: not able or willing to believe something : feeling or showing a lack of belief Full Definition 1 : unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical 2 : incredible 1 3 : expressing incredulity in·cred·u·lous·ly adverb Examples incredulous by nature, I'm of course very suspicious of anyone who claims to be able to communicate with the dead an incredulous account of alien abduction that the tabloids had a field day with Origin: Latin incredulus, from in- + credulus credulous. First use: 1579 Synonyms: disbelieving, distrustful, doubting, skeptical, mistrustful, negativistic, questioning, show-me, suspecting, suspicious, unbelieving Antonyms: credulous, gullible (also gullable), trustful, trusting, uncritical, unquestioning

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: lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something (such as a kind or helpful act) : lack of gratitude Full Definition : forgetfulness of or poor return for kindness received : ungratefulness Examples their daughter's ingratitude for all that they have done for her is truly appalling Origin: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin ingratitudo, from Latin in- + Late Latin gratitudo gratitude. First use: 14th century Synonyms: thanklessness, ungratefulness Antonyms: appreciation, appreciativeness, gratefulness, gratitude, thankfulness, thanks

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: an important Muslim political and religious leader Full Definition : a successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam — used as a title ca·liph·al \-lə-fəl\ adjective Variants: also ca·lif \ˈkā-ləf, ˈka-ləf\

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The office or dominion of a Caliph

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: to learn (something) so that it is fully understood and can be used : to cause (a person or group) to become part of a different society, country, etc. : to adopt the ways of another culture : to fully become part of a different society, country, etc. Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to take in and utilize as nourishment : absorb into the system b : to take into the mind and thoroughly comprehend 2 a : to make similar b : to alter by assimilation c : to absorb into the culture or mores of a population or group 3 : compare, liken intransitive verb : to be taken in or absorbed : to become assimilated Other forms: as·sim·i·lat·ed; as·sim·i·lat·ing as·sim·i·la·tor \-ˌlā-tər\ noun

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: a person who is celebrating with other people in usually a wild and noisy way : a person who is taking part in revelry Full Definition : one who engages in revelry Examples wedding revelers whooping it up until dawn Variants: or rev·el·ler \ˈre-və-lər, ˈrev-lər\ First use: 14th century Synonyms: celebrator, merrymaker, partyer (also partier), partygoer, celebrant (or reveller), roisterer Antonyms: killjoy, party pooper

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: support of ideas and beliefs that differ from and try to change accepted ideas and beliefs especially in a way that is seen as wrong or dishonest Full Definition 1 : a movement in revolutionary Marxian socialism favoring an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary spirit 2 : advocacy of revision (as of a doctrine or policy or in historical analysis) re·vi·sion·ist \-nist\ noun or adjective

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philosophy : relating to the way a person experiences things in his or her own mind : based on feelings or opinions rather than facts grammar : relating to nouns, noun phrases, or pronouns that are the subjects of verbs Full Definition 1 : of, relating to, or constituting a subject: as a obsolete : of, relating to, or characteristic of one that is a subject especially in lack of freedom of action or in submissiveness b : being or relating to a grammatical subject; especially : nominative 2 : of or relating to the essential being of that which has substance, qualities, attributes, or relations 3 a : characteristic of or belonging to reality as perceived rather than as independent of mind : phenomenal — compare objective 1b b : relating to or being experience or knowledge as conditioned by personal mental characteristics or states 4 a (1) : peculiar to a particular individual : personal (2) : modified or affected by personal views, experience, or background b : arising from conditions within the brain or sense organs and not directly caused by external stimuli c : arising out of or identified by means of one's perception of one's own states and processes — compare objective 1c 5 : lacking in reality or substance : illusory sub·jec·tive·ly adverb sub·jec·tive·ness noun sub·jec·tiv·i·ty \-ˌjek-ˈti-və-tē\ noun

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: to defeat and gain control of (someone or something) by the use of force : to conquer and gain the obedience of (a group of people, a country, etc.) Full Definition 1 : to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer 2 : to make submissive : subdue Other forms: sub·ju·gat·ed; sub·ju·gat·ing sub·ju·ga·tion \ˌsəb-ji-ˈgā-shən\ noun sub·ju·ga·tor \ˈsəb-ji-ˌgā-tər\ noun Examples explorers who subjugated the natives in the name of religion Origin: Middle English, from Latin subjugatus, past participle of subjugare, from sub- + jugum yoke — more at yoke. First use: 15th century Synonyms: dominate, overpower, pacify, subdue, subject, conquer, subordinate, vanquish

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: to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form : to elevate or exalt especially in dignity or honor : to render finer (as in purity or excellence) Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form 2 [French sublimer, from Latin sublimare] a (1) : to elevate or exalt especially in dignity or honor (2) : to render finer (as in purity or excellence) b : to convert (something inferior) into something of higher worthintransitive verb : to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state Other forms: sub·limed; sub·lim·ing sub·lim·able \-ˈblī-mə-bəl\ adjective sub·lim·er noun Origin: Middle English, from Middle French sublimer, from Medieval Latin sublimare to refine, sublime, from Latin, to elevate, from sublimis. First use: 14th century Synonyms: amazing, astonishing, astounding, awesome, awful, eye-opening, fabulous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stunning, stupendous, marvelous, surprising, wonderful, wondrous Antonyms: base, debased, degenerate, degraded, ignoble, low

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: based on facts rather than feelings or opinions : not influenced by feelings philosophy : existing outside of the mind : existing in the real world grammar : relating to nouns, noun phrases, or pronouns that are the objects of verbs or prepositions Full Definition 1 a : relating to or existing as an object of thought without consideration of independent existence — used chiefly in medieval philosophy b : of, relating to, or being an object, phenomenon, or condition in the realm of sensible experience independent of individual thought and perceptible by all observers : having reality independent of the mind — compare subjective 3a c of a symptom of disease : perceptible to persons other than the affected individual — compare subjective 4c d : involving or deriving from sense perception or experience with actual objects, conditions, or phenomena 2 : relating to, characteristic of, or constituting the case of words that follow prepositions or transitive verbs 3 a : expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations b of a test : limited to choices of fixed alternatives and reducing subjective factors to a minimum synonyms see material, fair ob·jec·tive·ly adverb ob·jec·tive·ness noun ob·jec·tiv·i·ty \ˌäb-ˌjek-ˈti-və-tē, əb-\ noun First use: 1647 Synonyms: existential, experiential, experimental, empirical, observational Antonyms: nonempirical, theoretical (also theoretic), unempirical Synonyms: aim, ambition, aspiration, bourne (also bourn), design, dream, end, idea, ideal, intent, intention, mark, meaning, object, goal, plan, point, pretension, purpose, target, thing

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: rude and showing a lack of respect Full Definition 1 : not pertinent : irrelevant 2 a : not restrained within due or proper bounds especially of propriety or good taste b : given to or characterized by insolent rudeness im·per·ti·nent·ly adverb Examples the impertinent child had a smart answer for everything impertinent salesmen who telephone people during the dinner hour your résumé needlessly lists skills that are impertinent to the job for which you are applying Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin impertinent-, impertinens, from Latin in- + pertinent-, pertinens, present participle of pertinēre to pertain. First use: 14th century Synonyms: arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, nervy, impudent, insolent, sassy, saucy, wise Antonyms: meek, mousy (or mousey), retiring, shy, timid Synonym discussion: impertinent officious meddlesome intrusive obtrusive mean given to thrusting oneself into the affairs of others. impertinent implies exceeding the bounds of propriety in showing interest or curiosity or in offering advice . officious implies the offering of services or attentions that are unwelcome or annoying . meddlesome stresses an annoying and usually prying interference in others' affairs . intrusive implies a tactless or otherwise objectionable thrusting into others' affairs . obtrusive stresses improper or offensive conspicuousness of interfering actions .

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: a set of steps that are followed in order to solve a mathematical problem or to complete a computer process Full Definition : a procedure for solving a mathematical problem (as of finding the greatest common divisor) in a finite number of steps that frequently involves repetition of an operation; broadly : a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end especially by a computer

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: something that causes great destruction, violence, etc. Full Definition 1 : flood, deluge 2 : catastrophe 3a 3 : a momentous and violent event marked by overwhelming upheaval and demolition; broadly : an event that brings great changes cat·a·clys·mal \ˌka-tə-ˈkliz-məl\ or cat·a·clys·mic \-mik\ adjective cat·a·clys·mi·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples an ancient cataclysm that may have been the basis for the Flood described in the Bible the earthquake that struck Lisbon in 1755, killing 30,000 people, was one of the greatest cataclysms ever recorded a social cataclysm that gave rise to a new world order Origin: French cataclysme, from Latin cataclysmos, from Greek kataklysmos, from kataklyzein to inundate, from kata- + klyzein to wash — more at clyster. First use: 1599 Synonyms: alluvion, bath, flood, cataract, deluge, flood tide, inundation, Niagara, overflow, spate, torrent Antonyms: drought (also drouth)

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: a name or title Full Definition 1 : an identifying name or title : designation 2 archaic : the act of calling by a name 3 : a geographical name (as of a region, village, or vineyard) under which a winegrower is authorized to identify and market wine; also : the area designated by such a name Examples a twisting road that deserved the appellation “Sidewinder Lane” First use: 15th century Synonyms: name, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker (also monicker), nomenclature, title

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: a set of terms or articles constituting an agreement between governments : the act of surrendering or yielding : the terms of surrender Full Definition 1 : a set of terms or articles constituting an agreement between governments 2 a : the act of surrendering or yielding b : the terms of surrender Examples her sudden capitulation surprised everyone; she usually debated for hours First use: 1535 Synonyms: capitulating, surrender, cession, handover, relinquishment, rendition, submission, submitting

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: a very deep unfriendly feeling Full Definition : positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will Other forms: plural en·mi·ties Examples enmity had existed between the two families for generations Origin: Middle English enmite, from Anglo-French enemité, enemisté, from enemi enemy. First use: 13th century Synonyms: animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, bad blood, bitterness, gall, grudge, hostility, jaundice, rancor Antonyms: amity Synonym discussion: enmity hostility antipathy antagonism animosity rancor animus mean deep-seated dislike or ill will. enmity suggests positive hatred which may be open or concealed . hostility suggests an enmity showing itself in attacks or aggression . antipathy and antagonism imply a natural or logical basis for one's hatred or dislike, antipathy suggesting repugnance, a desire to avoid or reject, and antagonism suggesting a clash of temperaments leading readily to hostility . animosity suggests intense ill will and vindictiveness that threaten to kindle hostility . rancor is especially applied to bitter brooding over a wrong . animus adds to animosity the implication of strong prejudice .

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Declaration against interest - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_against_interest Declarations against interest are an exception to the rule on hearsay in which a person's statement may be used, where generally the content of the statement is so prejudicial to the person making it that he would not have made the statement unless he believed the statement was true.

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: an area of soft, wet ground : a situation that is hard to deal with or get out of : a situation that is full of problems Full Definition 1 : soft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot 2 : a difficult, precarious, or entrapping position : predicament Examples the party was once again facing its quadrennial quagmire: the candidate sufficiently liberal to win the nomination would be too liberal for the general election a protracted custody dispute that became a judicial quagmire First use: circa 1580 Synonyms: bind, box, catch-22, corner, dilemma, fix, hole, impasse, jackpot [chiefly West], jam, mire, pickle, predicament, rabbit hole, rattrap, spot, sticky wicket, swamp

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A model of excellence or of a particular quality

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Beyond the scope of scientific knowledge

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A person who relies on or benefits from someone else but gives nothing in return

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: to teach (someone) to fully accept the ideas, opinions, and beliefs of a particular group and to not consider other ideas, opinions, and beliefs Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to instruct especially in fundamentals or rudiments : teach 2 : to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle Other forms: in·doc·tri·nat·ed; in·doc·tri·nat·ing in·doc·tri·na·tion \(ˌ)in-ˌdäk-trə-ˈnā-shən\ noun in·doc·tri·na·tor \in-ˈdäk-trə-ˌnā-tər\ noun Examples indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures Origin: probably from Middle English endoctrinen, from Anglo-French endoctriner, from en- + doctrine doctrine. First use: 1626 Synonyms: educate, teach, instruct, lesson, school, train, tutor

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: a story that is told or written Full Definition 1 : something that is narrated : story, account 2 : the art or practice of narration 3 : the representation in art of an event or story; also : an example of such a representation narrative adjective nar·ra·tive·ly adverb Examples wrote a witty, chatty narrative of all the happenings at the party in such narratives as “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” and “The Purloined Letter,” Edgar Allan Poe essentially created the modern detective story First use: 1567 Synonyms: chronicle, chronology, commentary (usually commentaries), history, narration, account, record, report, story

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: not able to be corrected or changed Full Definition : incapable of being corrected or amended: as a (1) : not reformable : depraved (2) : delinquent b : not manageable : unruly c : unalterable, inveterate in·cor·ri·gi·bil·i·ty \-ˌkȯr-ə-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌkär-\ noun incorrigible noun in·cor·ri·gi·ble·ness \-ˈkȯr-ə-jə-bəl-nəs, -ˈkär-\ noun in·cor·ri·gi·bly \-blē\ adverb Examples an incorrigible criminal who should spend the rest of his life behind bars Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin incorrigibilis, from Latin in- + corrigere to correct — more at correct. First use: 14th century Synonyms: hopeless, incurable, irrecoverable, irredeemable, irreformable, irremediable, irretrievable, unrecoverable, unredeemable Antonyms: curable, reclaimable, recoverable, redeemable, reformable, remediable, retrievable, savable (or saveable)

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``` : to make (someone) upset or embarrassed Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to throw into confusion 2 : to disturb the composure of synonyms see embarrass dis·con·cert·ing adjective dis·con·cert·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb dis·con·cert·ment \-mənt\ noun Examples we were disconcerted by the unexpected changes to the program Origin: obsolete French disconcerter, alteration of Middle French desconcerter, from des- dis- + concerter to concert. First use: 1687 Synonyms: abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, embarrass, discountenance, faze, fluster, mortify, nonplus, rattle ```

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: something written or said in memory of a dead person ; especially : words written on a gravestone Full Definition 1 : an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there 2 : a brief statement commemorating or epitomizing a deceased person or something past ep·i·taph·ial \ˌe-pə-ˈta-fē-əl\ adjective ep·i·taph·ic \-ˈta-fik\ adjective

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: the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities : organized activity in support of women's rights and interests Full Definition 1 : the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes 2 : organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests fem·i·nist \-nist\ noun or adjective

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: a person who is always or often unhappy or angry about something Full Definition : a discontented person: a : one who bears a grudge from a sense of grievance or thwarted ambition b : one who is in active opposition to an established order or government : rebel First use: 1581 Synonyms: aggrieved, discontent, disgruntled, displeased, dissatisfied, discontented Antonyms: content, contented, gratified, pleased, satisfied

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: to begin a journey especially on a ship or airplane Full Definition intransitive verb 1 : to go on board a vehicle for transportation 2 : to make a start transitive verb 1 : to cause to go on board (as a boat or airplane) 2 : to engage, enlist, or invest in an enterprise em·bar·ka·tion \ˌem-ˌbär-ˈkā-shən, -bər-\ noun em·bark·ment \im-ˈbärk-mənt\ noun

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: a usually violent attempt to take control of a government Full Definition : an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government synonyms see rebellion in·sur·rec·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective in·sur·rec·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective or noun in·sur·rec·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun Examples the famous insurrection of the slaves in ancient Rome under Spartacus

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Constantinople (Greek: Κωνσταντινούπολις Konstantinoúpolis or Κωνσταντινούπολη Konstantinoúpoli; Latin: Constantinopolis; Ottoman Turkish: قسطنطینية, Kostantiniyye‎; Bulgarian: Цариград; modern Turkish: Istanbul) was the capital city of the Roman/Byzantine (330–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin (1204–1261), and the Ottoman (1453–1924) empires. It was reinaugurated in 324 AD[1] at ancient Byzantium, as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Emperor Constantine the Great, after whom it was named, and dedicated on 11 May 330.[1] In the 12th century,[2] the city was the largest and wealthiest European city[3] and it was instrumental in the advancement of Christianity during Roman and Byzantine times. After the loss of its territory, the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire was reduced to just its capital city and its environs, eventually falling to the Ottomans in 1453. Following the Muslim conquest, the former bastion of Christianity in the east, Constantinople, was turned into the capital of the Ottoman Empire, under which it prospered and flourished again. For many centuries the city was popularly called "Istanbul", from a Greek phrase meaning "to the city" (εἰς τὴν πόλιν), while officially it was known under various names, including Constantinople and Dersaadet. Names other than "Istanbul" became obsolete in late Ottoman Empire, and after Turkey switched to Latin script in 1928, it began to urge other countries to use the Turkish name, and "Istanbul" gradually attained international usage.[4] Constantinople was famed for its massive defenses. Although besieged on numerous occasions by various peoples, the Byzantine city was taken only in 1204 by the Latin army of the Fourth Crusade, recovered in 1261 by the Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos, and in 1453 conquered by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II. The first, smaller wall was erected by Constantine I, and surrounded the city. Later, in the 5th century, Theodosius II constructed the Theodosian Walls, which consisted of a double wall lying about 2 km (1.2 miles) to the west of the first wall. The city was built on seven hills as well as on the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara and thus presented an impregnable fortress enclosing magnificent palaces, domes, and towers, spanning two continents. The city was also famed for its architectural masterpieces, such as the Greek Orthodox cathedral of Hagia Sophia which served as the seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the sacred Imperial Palace where the Emperors lived, the Galata Tower, the Hippodrome, and the Golden Gate, lining the arcaded avenues and squares. Constantinople contained numerous artistic and literary treasures before it was sacked in 1204 and 1453.[5] The city was virtually depopulated when it fell to the Ottoman Turks,[6] but recovered rapidly, and was, by the mid-1600s, once again the world's largest city as the new capital of the Ottoman Empire.[2]

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The Crimean War (October 1853 – February 1856), also known in Russian historiography as the Eastern War of 1853–1856 (Russian: Восточная война, Vostochnaya Voina), was a conflict in which Russia lost to an alliance of France, the United Kingdom, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia. The immediate cause involved the rights of Christian minorities in the Holy Land, which was controlled by the Ottoman Empire. The French promoted the rights of Catholics, while Russia promoted those of the Eastern Orthodox Christians. The longer-term causes involved the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the unwillingness of the United Kingdom and France to allow Russia to gain territory and power at Ottoman expense. It has widely been noted that the causes, in one case involving an argument over a key, have never revealed a "greater confusion of purpose", yet led to a war noted for its "notoriously incompetent international butchery."[8] While the churches eventually worked out their differences and came to an initial agreement, both Nicholas I of Russia and Napoleon III refused to back down. Nicholas issued an ultimatum that the Orthodox subjects of the Empire be placed under his protection. Britain attempted to mediate, and arranged a compromise that Nicholas agreed to. When the Ottomans demanded changes, Nicholas refused and prepared for war. Having obtained promises of support from France and Britain, the Ottomans officially declared war on Russia in October 1853. The war opened in the Balkans when Russian troops occupied provinces in modern Romania and began to cross the Danube. Led by Omar Pasha, the Ottomans fought a strong defensive battle and stopped the advance at Silistra. A separate action on the fort town of Kars in eastern Turkey led to a siege, and a Turkish attempt to reinforce the garrison was destroyed by a Russian fleet at Sinop. Fearing an Ottoman collapse, France and the UK rushed forces to Gallipoli. Then moved north to Varna in June, arriving just in time for the Russians to abandon Silistra. Aside from a minor skirmish at Constanța there was little for the allies to do. Karl Marx quipped that "there they are, the French doing nothing and the British helping them as fast as possible".[9] Frustrated by the wasted effort, and with demands for action from their citizens, the allied force decided to attack the center of Russian strength in the Black Sea at Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula. After extended preparations, the forces landed on the peninsula in September 1854 and fought their way to a point south of Sevastopol after a series of successful battles. The Russians counterattacked on 25 October in what became the Battle of Balaclava and were repulsed, but at the cost of seriously depleting the British Army forces. A second counterattack, ordered personally by Nicholas, was defeated by Omar Pasha. The front settled into a siege and led to horrible conditions for everyone involved. Smaller actions were carried out in the Baltic, the Caucasus, the White Sea and in the North Pacific. Sevastopol fell after eleven months, and formerly neutral countries began to join the allied cause. Isolated and facing a bleak prospect of invasion from the west if the war continued, Russia sued for peace in March 1856. This was welcomed by France and the UK, where the citizens began to turn against their governments as the war dragged on. The war was officially ended by the Treaty of Paris, signed on 30 March 1856. Russia lost the war, and was forbidden from hosting warships in the Black Sea. The Ottoman vassal states of Wallachia and Moldavia became largely independent. Christians were granted a degree of official equality, and the Orthodox church regained control of the Christian churches in dispute.[10]:415

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The Euphrates (Listeni/juːˈfreɪtiːz/; Arabic: الفرات‎: al-Furāt, Syriac: ̇ܦܪܬ: Pǝrāt, Armenian: Եփրատ: Yeprat, Hebrew: פרת‎: Perat, Turkish: Fırat, Kurdish: Firat‎) is the longest and one of the most historically important rivers of Western Asia. Together with the Tigris, it is one of the two defining rivers of Mesopotamia. Originating in eastern Turkey, the Euphrates flows through Syria and Iraq to join the Tigris in the Shatt al-Arab, which empties into the Persian Gulf. Contents

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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Hercules : of extraordinary power, extent, intensity, or difficulty Full Definition 1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of Hercules 2 often not capitalized : of extraordinary power, extent, intensity, or difficulty

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A ruler or other person who holds absolute power. Usually one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.

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``` : very cruel or unfair : very unpleasant or uncomfortable Full Definition 1 : unreasonably burdensome or severe 2 : tyrannical 3 : overwhelming or depressing to the spirit or senses synonyms see onerous op·pres·sive·ly adverb op·pres·sive·ness noun Examples an oppressive regime that rules through terror First use: circa 1677 ```

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: a legal opinion or decree handed down by an Islamic religious leader Full Definition : a legal opinion or decree handed down by an Islamic religious leader

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: of or relating to literature : used in literature : having a lot of knowledge about literature : known for reading or writing books Full Definition 1 a : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of humane learning or literature b : bookish 2 c : of or relating to books 2 a : well-read b : of or relating to authors or scholars or to their professions lit·er·ar·i·ly \ˌli-tə-ˈrer-ə-lē\ adverb lit·er·ar·i·ness \ˈli-tə-ˌrer-ē-nəs\ noun Examples the novel's dialogue is a little too literary in flavor to be entirely convincing First use: 1605

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: a particular type or category of literature or art Full Definition 1 : a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content 2 : kind, sort 3 : painting that depicts scenes or events from everyday life usually realistically Examples a literary/film/musical genre This book is a classic of the mystery genre. Origin: French, from Middle French, kind, gender — more at gender. First use: 1770

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: a way of using humor to show that someone or something is foolish, weak, bad, etc. : humor that shows the weaknesses or bad qualities of a person, government, society, etc. : a book, movie, etc., that uses satire Full Definition 1 : a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn 2 : trenchant wit, irony, or sarcasm used to expose and discredit vice or folly synonyms see wit Examples a satire about the music industry in which a handsome but untalented youth is turned into a rock star Origin: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin satura, satira, perhaps from (lanx) satura dish of mixed ingredients, from feminine of satur well-fed; akin to Latin satis enough — more at sad. First use: 1501 Synonyms: lampoon, pasquinade

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``` : a short story that usually is about animals and that is intended to teach a lesson : a story or statement that is not true Full Definition : a fictitious narrative or statement: as a : a legendary story of supernatural happenings b : a narration intended to enforce a useful truth; especially : one in which animals speak and act like human beings c : falsehood, lie Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin fabula conversation, story, play, from fari to speak — more at ban. First use: 14th century Synonyms: apologue, allegory, parable Antonyms: fact, materiality, reality 2fable : to tell fables : to talk or write about as if true Full Definition intransitive verb archaic : to tell fables transitive verb : to talk or write about as if true Other forms: fa·bled; fa·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\ fa·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun First use: 14th century Synonyms: apologue, allegory, parable Antonyms: fact, materiality, reality ```

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: writing in which words are arranged in a rhythmic pattern : a part of a poem or song : one of the parts of a chapter of the Bible Full Definition 1 : a line of metrical writing 2 a (1) : metrical language (2) : metrical writing distinguished from poetry especially by its lower level of intensity (3) : poetry 2 b : poem c : a body of metrical writing (as of a period or country) 3 : stanza 4 : one of the short divisions into which a chapter of the Bible is traditionally divided Origin: Middle English vers, fers, from Anglo-French vers & Old English fers, both from Latin versus, literally, turning, from vertere to turn — more at worth. First use: before 12th century Synonyms: lyric, rune, song, poem Antonyms: prose

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: mental illness in which a person becomes very emotional or excited : extreme enthusiasm for something that is usually shared by many people Full Definition 1 : excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder 2 a : excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm — often used in combination b : the object of such enthusiasm Examples that form of mania often manifests itself in excessive and often incoherent talkativeness his wife was baffled and amused by his mania for old comic books Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from mainesthai to be mad; akin to Greek menos spirit — more at mind. First use: 14th century Synonyms: aberration, dementia, derangement, lunacy, madness, insanity, rage [archaic] Antonyms: mind, saneness, sanity

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: a story that is told or written Full Definition 1 : something that is narrated : story, account 2 : the art or practice of narration 3 : the representation in art of an event or story; also : an example of such a representation narrative adjective nar·ra·tive·ly adverb Examples wrote a witty, chatty narrative of all the happenings at the party in such narratives as “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” and “The Purloined Letter,” Edgar Allan Poe essentially created the modern detective story First use: 1567 Synonyms: chronicle, chronology, commentary (usually commentaries), history, narration, account, record, report, story

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: a woman who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities : the chief female character in a story, play, movie, etc. Full Definition 1 a : a mythological or legendary woman having the qualities of a hero b : a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities 2 a : the principal female character in a literary or dramatic work b : the central female figure in an event or period Origin: Latin heroina, from Greek hērōinē, feminine of hērōs. First use: 1609

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: to bring (a memory, feeling, image, etc.) into the mind : to cause (a particular reaction or response) to happen Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to call forth or up: as a : conjure 2a b : to cite especially with approval or for support : invoke c : to bring to mind or recollection 2 : to re-create imaginatively synonyms see educe Other forms: evoked; evok·ing Examples The old house evoked memories of his childhood. His photographs evoke the isolation and solitude of the desert. His wisecrack evoked snickers from around the classroom. Origin: French évoquer, from Latin evocare, from e- + vocare to call — more at vocation. First use: circa 1622 Synonyms: elicit, educe, inspire, raise

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``` : very thoughtful : involving or allowing deep thought or meditation Full Definition 1 : marked by or conducive to meditation 2 : disposed or given to meditation med·i·ta·tive·ly adverb med·i·ta·tive·ness noun Examples I've been in a meditative mood all day First use: 1611 Synonyms: broody, cogitative, contemplative, melancholy, musing, pensive, reflective, ruminant, ruminative, thoughtful Antonyms: unreflective ```

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: the main character in a novel, play, movie, etc. : an important person who is involved in a competition, conflict, or cause Full Definition 1 a : the principal character in a literary work (as a drama or story) b : a leading actor, character, or participant in a literary work or real event 2 : a leader, proponent, or supporter of a cause : champion Examples Milton Friedman is usually cited as the leading American protagonist of monetarism Origin: Greek prōtagōnistēs, from prōt- prot- + agōnistēs competitor at games, actor, from agōnizesthai to compete, from agōn contest, competition at games — more at agony. First use: 1671 Synonyms: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, exponent, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight Antonyms: adversary, antagonist, opponent

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quan·ti·fy\-ˌfī\ : to find or calculate the quantity or amount of (something) Full Definition transitive verb 1 a (1) : to limit by a quantifier (2) : to bind by prefixing a quantifier b : to make explicit the logical quantity of 2 : to determine, express, or measure the quantity of Other forms: quan·ti·fied; quan·ti·fy·ing quan·ti·fi·able \ˌkwän-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl\ adjective Origin: Medieval Latin quantificare, from Latin quantus how much. First use: circa 1840

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: an amount of money paid to someone for the work that person has done Full Definition 1 : something that remunerates : recompense, pay 2 : an act or fact of remunerating Examples customers who are tardy in their remuneration will be subject to extra charges the vandals were ordered to pay the property owners thousands of dollars in remuneration we can't accept your remuneration for services provided until we officially bill you First use: 15th century Synonyms: compensation, disbursement, giving, paying, remitment, remittance, payment Antonyms: nonpayment

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: treating all people and groups equally : not partial or biased Full Definition : not partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally synonyms see fair im·par·tial·i·ty \-ˌpär-shē-ˈa-lə-tē, -ˌpär-ˈsha-\ noun im·par·tial·ly \-ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples an impartial evaluation of the job applicant's qualifications that does not consider age, gender, or race First use: 1587 Synonyms: candid, disinterested, dispassionate, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, indifferent, just, nonpartisan, objective, square, unbiased, unprejudiced Antonyms: biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris, partisan, prejudiced, unjust

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: to gather together information from different sources in order to study it carefully : to arrange (sheets of paper) in the correct order Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to compare critically b : to collect, compare carefully in order to verify, and often to integrate or arrange in order 2 [Latin collatus, past participle] : to institute (a cleric) to a benefice 3 a : to verify the order of (printed sheets) b : to assemble in proper order; especially : to assemble (as printed sheets) in order for binding synonyms see compare Other forms: col·lat·ed; col·lat·ing col·la·tor \-ˈlā-tər, -ˌlā-\ noun Origin: back-formation from collation. First use: 1612

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: a period of time that is very important in history Full Definition 1 a : an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development b : a memorable event or date 2 a : an extended period of time usually characterized by a distinctive development or by a memorable series of events b : a division of geologic time less than a period and greater than an age 3 : an instant of time or a date selected as a point of reference (as in astronomy) synonyms see period Examples Sir Isaac Newton is usually credited with establishing the epoch of modern science Origin: Medieval Latin epocha, from Greek epochē cessation, fixed point, from epechein to pause, hold back, from epi- + echein to hold — more at scheme. First use: 1614 Synonyms: day, age, era, period, time

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: a hand or foot : the farthest limit, point, or part of something : a very great or extreme degree or amount of something (such as emotion or pain) Full Definition 1 a : the farthest or most remote part, section, or point b : a limb of the body; especially : a human hand or foot 2 a : extreme danger or critical need b : a moment marked by imminent destruction or death 3 a : an intense degree b : the utmost degree (as of emotion or pain) 4 : a drastic or desperate act or measure Other forms: plural ex·trem·i·ties Examples made offers of aid to the refugees, and of asylum in extremity at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening First use: 14th century Synonyms: boiling point, breaking point, clutch, conjuncture, crisis, crossroad(s), crunch, crunch time, Dunkirk, exigency, emergency, flash point, head, juncture, tinderbox, zero hour

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: fat Full Definition : having a large bulky body : obese cor·pu·lent·ly adverb Examples a corpulent, elegantly dressed opera singer came out and sang, and we knew it was over Origin: Middle English, from Latin corpulentus, from corpus. First use: 14th century Synonyms: blubbery, chubby, fat, fleshy, full, gross, lardy, obese, overweight, plump, podgy [chiefly British], portly, pudgy, replete, roly-poly, rotund, round, tubby Antonyms: lean, skinny, slender, slim, spare, thin

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: of, relating to, or characterized by heresy : of, relating to, or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards : unorthodox Full Definition 1 : of, relating to, or characterized by heresy 2 : of, relating to, or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards : unorthodox he·ret·i·cal·ly \hə-ˈre-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples the belief that women should be allowed to have careers outside the home was once considered heretical Variants: also heretic First use: 15th century Synonyms: dissentient, dissenting, dissident, heterodox, iconoclastic, maverick, nonconformist, nonorthodox, out-there, unconventional, unorthodox Antonyms: conforming, conformist, conventional, orthodox

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: a job or position in which someone is paid to do little or no work Full Definition 1 archaic : an ecclesiastical benefice without cure of souls 2 : an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income Origin: Medieval Latin sine cura without cure (of souls). First use: 1662

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: honor or respect that is felt for or shown to (someone or something) Full Definition 1 : honor or respect felt or shown : deference; especially : profound adoring awed respect 2 : a gesture of respect (as a bow) 3 : the state of being revered 4 : one held in reverence — used as a title for a clergyman synonyms see honor Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin reverentia, from reverent-, reverens respectful, reverent. First use: 14th century Synonyms: adore, deify, glorify, revere, worship, venerate

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: a statement that something will happen in the future : the power or ability to know what will happen in the future Full Definition 1 : an inspired utterance of a prophet 2 : the function or vocation of a prophet; specifically : the inspired declaration of divine will and purpose 3 : a prediction of something to come Other forms: plural proph·e·cies also proph·e·sies Examples the report on climate change included alarming prophecies of rising sea levels and increased storm activity Variants: also proph·e·sy \ˈprä-fə-sē\ Origin: Middle English prophecie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin prophetia, from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs prophet. First use: 13th century Synonyms: auguring, augury, bodement, cast, forecast, forecasting, foretelling, predicting, presaging, prognosis, prognostic, prognosticating, prognostication, prediction (also prophesy), soothsaying, vaticination

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: something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed and studied and that typically is unusual or difficult to understand or explain fully : someone or something that is very impressive or popular especially because of an unusual ability or quality Full Definition 1 plural phenomena : an observable fact or event 2 plural phenomena a : an object or aspect known through the senses rather than by thought or intuition b : a temporal or spatiotemporal object of sensory experience as distinguished from a noumenon c : a fact or event of scientific interest susceptible to scientific description and explanation 3 a : a rare or significant fact or event b plural phenomenons : an exceptional, unusual, or abnormal person, thing, or occurrence usage see phenomena Other forms: plural phe·nom·e·na \-nə, -ˌnä\ or phe·nom·e·nons Examples our jaws dropped when we saw this basketball phenomenon play for the first time Origin: Late Latin phaenomenon, from Greek phainomenon, from neuter of phainomenos, present participle of phainesthai to appear, middle voice of phainein to show — more at fancy. First use: 1605 Synonyms: caution, flash, marvel, miracle, wonder, portent, prodigy, sensation, splendor

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: very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking Full Definition 1 a : intrepidly daring : adventurous b : recklessly bold : rash 2 : contemptuous of law, religion, or decorum : insolent 3 : marked by originality and verve au·da·cious·ly adverb au·da·cious·ness noun Examples with an audacious disregard for innocent bystanders, rival gang members opened fire an audacious effort to start her own business with no real plan or funding audacious adventurers risking everything they had for a shot at glory Origin: Middle French audacieux, from audace boldness, from Latin audacia, from audac-, audax bold, from audēre to dare, from avidus eager — more at avid. First use: 1550 Synonyms: arch, nervy, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, sassy, saucy, wise Antonyms: meek, mousy (or mousey), retiring, shy, timid

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: morally good : following religious or moral laws : caused by something that you believe is not morally right or fair Full Definition 1 : acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin 2 a : morally right or justifiable b : arising from an outraged sense of justice or morality 3 slang : genuine, excellent synonyms see moral righ·teous·ly adverb righ·teous·ness noun Examples a righteous man can be trusted to act honorably regardless of the circumstances righteous behavior is its own reward a nightspot that's a dependable venue for righteous jazz Origin: alteration of earlier rightuous, alteration of Middle English rightwise, rightwos, from Old English rihtwīs, from riht, noun, right + wīs wise. First use: 1530 Synonyms: all right, decent, ethical, honest, honorable, just, moral, nice, right, good, right-minded, straight, true, upright, virtuous Antonyms: bad, black, dishonest, dishonorable, evil, evil-minded, immoral, indecent, sinful, unethical, unrighteous, wicked, wrong

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: anger caused by something that is unfair or wrong Full Definition : anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean synonyms see anger Examples her indignation at the offensive television show led her to start a grassroots campaign for its cancellation Origin: (see indignant ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: angriness, birse [chiefly Scottish], choler, furor, fury, anger, irateness, ire, lividity, lividness, mad, madness, mood [archaic], outrage, rage, spleen, wrath, wrathfulness Antonyms: delight, pleasure

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: not having or showing concern for what is right Full Definition : lacking moral principles : unscrupulous un·prin·ci·pled·ness noun Examples an unprincipled businessman who made a lot of money—and didn't care how he did it First use: 1644 Synonyms: cutthroat, immoral, Machiavellian, unconscionable, unethical, unscrupulous Antonyms: ethical, moral, principled, scrupulous

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: renunciation of a religious faith : abandonment of a previous loyalty : defection Full Definition 1 : renunciation of a religious faith 2 : abandonment of a previous loyalty : defection Other forms: plural apos·ta·sies Origin: Middle English apostasie, from Late Latin apostasia, from Greek, literally, revolt, from aphistasthai to revolt, from apo- + histasthai to stand — more at stand.

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Something that deviates from something that is standard, normal or expected.

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—used to describe something (such as a disease) that exists but is not active or cannot be seen Full Definition : present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic la·tent·ly adverb Origin: Middle English, from Latin latent-, latens, from present participle of latēre to lie hidden; akin to Greek lanthanein to escape notice. First use: 15th century Synonyms: dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle, inert, inoperative, inactive, off, unused, vacant Antonyms: active, alive, busy, employed, functioning, going, living, on, operating, operative, running, working Synonym discussion: latent dormant quiescent potential mean not now showing signs of activity or existence. latent applies to a power or quality that has not yet come forth but may emerge and develop . dormant suggests the inactivity of something (as a feeling or power) as though sleeping . quiescent suggests a usually temporary cessation of activity . potential applies to what does not yet have existence or effect but is likely soon to have . 2la·tent\ˈlā-tənt\ noun : a fingerprint (as at the scene of a crime) that is scarcely visible but can be developed for study called also latent fingerprint, latent print Full Definition : a fingerprint (as at the scene of a crime) that is scarcely visible but can be developed for study —called also latent fingerprint, latent print Origin: (see 1latent ). First use: 1923 Synonyms: dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle, inert, inoperative, inactive, off, unused, vacant Antonyms: active, alive, busy, employed, functioning, going, living, on, operating, operative, running, working

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: shaped like a cone Full Definition : resembling a cone especially in shape con·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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: having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical Full Definition 1 : not symmetrical 2 usually asymmetric of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups asym·met·ri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb asym·me·try \(ˌ)ā-ˈsi-mə-trē\ noun Variants: or asym·met·ric \-trik\ Origin: Greek asymmetria lack of proportion, from asymmetros ill-proportioned, from a- + symmetros symmetrical.

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: having sides or halves that are the same : having or showing symmetry Full Definition 1 : having, involving, or exhibiting symmetry 2 : having corresponding points whose connecting lines are bisected by a given point or perpendicularly bisected by a given line or plane 3 symmetric : being such that the terms or variables may be interchanged without altering the value, character, or truth 4 a : capable of division by a longitudinal plane into similar halves b : having the same number of members in each whorl of floral leaves 5 : affecting corresponding parts simultaneously and similarly 6 : exhibiting symmetry in a structural formula; especially : being a derivative with groups substituted symmetrically in the molecule sym·met·ri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb sym·met·ri·cal·ness \-kəl-nəs\ noun Variants: or sym·met·ric \-trik\

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: existing as something in name only : not actual or real | : very small in amount

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Sections of economic development. Primary is fishing, agriculture, mining. Secondary is manufacturing and industry Third is Tertiary. Service industry

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: to put (someone or something) in a lower or less important position, rank, etc. : to give (something, such as a job or responsibility) toanother person or group : to move (a sports team) to a lower position in a league

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: a minute or minor detail

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: to learn (something) so that it is fully understood and can be used : to cause (a person or group) to become part of a different society, country, etc. : to adopt the ways of another culture : to fully become part of a different society, country, etc. Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to take in and utilize as nourishment : absorb into the system b : to take into the mind and thoroughly comprehend 2 a : to make similar b : to alter by assimilation c : to absorb into the culture or mores of a population or group 3 : compare, liken intransitive verb : to be taken in or absorbed : to become assimilated Other forms: as·sim·i·lat·ed; as·sim·i·lat·ing as·sim·i·la·tor \-ˌlā-tər\ noun Origin: Middle English, from Medieval Latin assimilatus, past participle of assimilare, from Latin assimulare to make similar, from ad- + simulare to make similar, simulate. First use: 15th century Synonyms: analogize, compare, bracket, equate, liken Antonyms: contrast Usage: When assimilate is followed by a preposition, transitive senses 2a and 2c commonly take to and into and less frequently with; 2b regularly takes to; sense 3 most often takes to and sometimes with. The most frequent prepositions used with the intransitive sense are to and into. 2as·sim·i·late\ə-ˈsi-mə-lət, -ˌlāt\ noun : something that is assimilated Full Definition : something that is assimilated (see 1assimilate ) Origin: (see 1assimilate ). First use: 1935 Synonyms: analogize, compare, bracket, equate, liken Antonyms: contrast

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: to form (an opinion) from evidence : to reach (a conclusion) based on known facts : to hint or suggest (something) Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises — compare imply 2 : guess, surmise 3 a : to involve as a normal outcome of thought b : to point out : indicate 4 : suggest, hint intransitive verb : to draw inferences Other forms: in·ferred; in·fer·ring in·fer·able also in·fer·ri·ble \in-ˈfər-ə-bəl\ adjective in·fer·rer \-ˈfər-ər\ noun Examples he inferred that she had left because her coat was gone the results infer that there might be a problem with one piece of the equipment Origin: Middle French or Latin; Middle French inferer, from Latin inferre, literally, to carry or bring into, from in- + ferre to carry — more at bear. First use: 1528 Synonyms: conclude, decide, deduce, derive, extrapolate, gather, judge, make out, reason, understand, draw a conclusion Synonym discussion: infer deduce conclude judge gather mean to arrive at a mental conclusion. infer implies arriving at a conclusion by reasoning from evidence; if the evidence is slight, the term comes close to surmise . deduce often adds to infer the special implication of drawing a particular inference from a generalization . conclude implies arriving at a necessary inference at the end of a chain of reasoning . judge stresses a weighing of the evidence on which a conclusion is based . gather suggests an intuitive forming of a conclusion from implications . Usage: Sir Thomas More is the first writer known to have used both infer and imply in their approved senses (1528). He is also the first to have used infer in a sense close in meaning to imply (1533). Both of these uses of infer coexisted without comment until some time around the end of World War I. Since then, senses 3 and 4 of infer have been frequently condemned as an undesirable blurring of a useful distinction. The actual blurring has been done by the commentators. Sense 3, descended from More's use of 1533, does not occur with a personal subject. When objections arose, they were to a use with a personal subject (now sense 4). Since dictionaries did not recognize this use specifically, the objectors assumed that sense 3 was the one they found illogical, even though it had been in respectable use for four centuries. The actual usage condemned was a spoken one never used in logical discourse. At present sense 4 is found in print chiefly in letters to the editor and other informal prose, not in serious intellectual writing. The controversy over sense 4 has apparently reduced the frequency of use of sense 3.

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: to express (something) in an indirect way : to suggest (something) without saying or showing it plainly : to include or involve (something) as a natural or necessary part or result Full Definition transitive verb 1 obsolete : enfold, entwine 2 : to involve or indicate by inference, association, or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement 3 : to contain potentially 4 : to express indirectly synonyms see suggest usage see infer Other forms: im·plied; im·ply·ing Examples they may have implied that they'd help, but they didn't actually say so Origin: Middle English emplien, from Anglo-French emplier to entangle — more at employ. First use: 14th century Synonyms: allude, hint, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate, suggest

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: to be made up of (something) : to include or consist of (something) : to make up or form (something) Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to include especially within a particular scope 2 : to be made up of 3 : compose, constitute Other forms: com·prised; com·pris·ing Examples the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods at the time, about 100,000 fighting men and women comprised our military force in that country Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French compris, past participle of comprendre, from Latin comprehendere. First use: 15th century Synonyms: consist (of), contain, muster Usage: Although it has been in use since the late 18th century, sense 3 is still attacked as wrong. Why it has been singled out is not clear, but until comparatively recent times it was found chiefly in scientific or technical writing rather than belles lettres. Our current evidence shows a slight shift in usage: sense 3 is somewhat more frequent in recent literary use than the earlier senses. You should be aware, however, that if you use sense 3 you may be subject to criticism for doing so, and you may want to choose a safer synonym such as compose or make up.

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: to come together to form or make (something) : to create and write (a piece of music or writing) : to practice the art of writing music Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to form by putting together : fashion b : to form the substance of : constitute c : to produce (as columns or pages of type) by composition 2 a : to create by mental or artistic labor : produce b (1) : to formulate and write (a piece of music) (2) : to compose music for 3 : to deal with or act on so as to reduce to a minimum 4 : to arrange in proper or orderly form 5 : to free from agitation : calm, settle intransitive verb : to practice composition Other forms: com·posed; com·pos·ing Examples composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French composer, from Latin componere (perfect indicative composui) — more at compound. First use: 15th century Synonyms: cast, craft, draft, draw up, formulate, frame, prepare, put together Antonyms: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex

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: the quality or fact of being synchronous : the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events (as similar thoughts in widely separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens) that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality Full Definition 1 : the quality or fact of being synchronous 2 : the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events (as similar thoughts in widely separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens) that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality — used especially in the psychology of C. G. Jung Other forms: plural syn·chro·nic·i·ties First use: circa 1889

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: a group of people, companies, etc., that agree to work together Full Definition 1 : an agreement, combination, or group (as of companies) formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member 2 : association, society 3 : the legal right of one spouse to the company, affection, and assistance of and to sexual relations with the other Other forms: plural con·sor·tia \-ˈsȯr-sh(ē-)ə, -ˈsȯr-tē-ə\ also con·sortiums Examples a consortium for the prevention of animal cruelty Origin: Latin, fellowship, from consort-, consors. First use: 1829 Synonyms: board, brotherhood, chamber, club, college, congress, association, council, fellowship, fraternity, guild (also gild), institute, institution, league, order, organization, society, sodality

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com·plic·i·ty\kəm-ˈpli-s(ə-)tē\ noun : the act of helping to commit a crime or do wrong in some way Full Definition 1 : association or participation in or as if in a wrongful act 2 : an instance of complicity Other forms: plural com·plic·i·ties Examples the two major auction houses acting in complicity to drive up the prices of art works First use: circa 1656 Synonyms: collusion, connivance, conspiracy

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pre·text\ˈprē-ˌtekst\ noun : a reason that you give to hide your real reason for doing something Full Definition : a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs synonyms see apology Origin: Latin praetextus, from praetexere to assign as a pretext, screen, extend in front, from prae- + texere to weave — more at technical. First use: 1513

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: the act of describing the character or qualities of someone or something : the way a writer makes a person in a story, book, play, movie, or television show seem like a real person Full Definition : the act of characterizing; especially : the artistic representation (as in fiction or drama) of human character or motives First use: 1814

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: full of mystery and difficult to understand Full Definition : of, relating to, or resembling an enigma : mysterious synonyms see obscure enig·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples the discovery of the abandoned ship in mid ocean remains one of the most enigmatic episodes in seafaring history the Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile Variants: also enig·mat·i·cal \-ti-kəl\ Origin: (see enigma ). First use: 1609 Synonyms: arcane, cryptic, deep, mysterious (also enigmatical), impenetrable, inscrutable, mystic, occult, uncanny Antonyms: accessible, clear, nonambiguous, obvious, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal

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: to get or save (money) for a specific use or purpose : to take or use (something) especially in a way that is illegal, unfair, etc. Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to take exclusive possession of : annex 2 : to set apart for or assign to a particular purpose or use 3 : to take or make use of without authority or right Other forms: ap·pro·pri·at·ed; ap·pro·pri·at·ing ap·pro·pri·a·ble \-prē-ə-bəl\ adjective ap·pro·pri·a·tor \-prē-ˌā-tər\ noun Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin appropriatus, past participle of appropriare, from Latin ad- + proprius own. First use: 15th century Synonyms: applicable, fit, apt, becoming, befitting, felicitous, fitted, fitting, good, happy, meet, pretty, proper, right, suitable Antonyms: improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecent, infelicitous, malapropos, misbecoming, unapt, unbecoming, unbeseeming, unfit, unfitting, unhappy, unmeet, unseemly, unsuitable, wrong Synonyms: arrogate, commandeer, convert, expropriate, pirate, preempt, press, seize, take over, usurp 2ap·pro·pri·ate\ə-ˈprō-prē-ət\ adjective : right or suited for some purpose or situation Full Definition : especially suitable or compatible : fitting synonyms see fit ap·pro·pri·ate·ly adverb ap·pro·pri·ate·ness noun Origin: (see 1appropriate ). First use: 15th century Synonyms: applicable, fit, apt, becoming, befitting, felicitous, fitted, fitting, good, happy, meet, pretty, proper, right, suitable Antonyms: improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecent, infelicitous, malapropos, misbecoming, unapt, unbecoming, unbeseeming, unfit, unfitting, unhappy, unmeet, unseemly, unsuitable, wrong

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in·noc·u·ous\i-ˈnä-kyə-wəs\ adjective : not likely to bother or offend anyone : causing no injury Full Definition 1 : producing no injury : harmless 2 : not likely to give offense or to arouse strong feelings or hostility : inoffensive, insipid in·noc·u·ous·ly adverb in·noc·u·ous·ness noun Examples those innocuous lies we must tell every day if society is to remain civil Origin: Latin innocuus, from in- + nocēre (see innocent ). First use: 1598 Synonyms: anodyne, benign, hurtless, innocent, harmless, inoffensive, safe, white Antonyms: adverse, bad, baleful, baneful, damaging, dangerous, deleterious, detrimental, evil, harmful, hurtful, ill, injurious, mischievous, nocuous, noxious, pernicious, prejudicial, wicked

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: the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. : a particular set of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. : a set of ideas about how to do something or how to live Full Definition 1 a (1) : all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts (2) : the sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology (3) : the 4-year college course of a major seminary b (1) archaic : physical science (2) : ethics c : a discipline comprising as its core logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology 2 a : pursuit of wisdom b : a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means c : an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs 3 a : a system of philosophical concepts b : a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought 4 a : the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group b : calmness of temper and judgment befitting a philosopher Other forms: plural -phies Examples our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone Origin: Middle English philosophie, from Anglo-French, from Latin philosophia, from Greek, from philosophos philosopher. First use: 14th century Synonyms: credo, doctrine, dogma, gospel, ideology (also idealogy), creed, testament

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: a rule that says how people should behave Full Definition 1 : a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action 2 : an order issued by legally constituted authority to a subordinate official synonyms see law Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin praeceptum, from neuter of praeceptus, past participle of praecipere to take beforehand, instruct, from prae- + capere to take — more at heave. First use: 14th century

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careful good judgment that allows someone to avoid danger or risks Full Definition 1 : the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason 2 : sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs 3 : skill and good judgment in the use of resources 4 : caution or circumspection as to danger or risk Examples advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance prudence would call for a little more caution in such a delicate situation in the long run, prudence will pay off more often than taking wild risks Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin prudentia, alteration of providentia — more at providence. First use: 14th century Synonyms: alertness, care, carefulness, cautiousness, chariness, circumspection, gingerliness, guardedness, heedfulness, caution, wariness Antonyms: brashness, carelessness, heedlessness, incaution, incautiousness, recklessness, unwariness

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involving questions of right and wrong behavior : relating to ethics : following accepted rules of behavior : morally right and good Full Definition 1 : of or relating to ethics 2 : involving or expressing moral approval or disapproval 3 : conforming to accepted standards of conduct 4 of a drug : restricted to sale only on a doctor's prescription synonyms see moral eth·i·cal·i·ty \ˌe-thə-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun eth·i·cal·ly \ˈe-thi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb eth·i·cal·ness \-kəl-nəs\ noun Examples the ethical behavior expected of every member of the police force the ethical course of action for the senator who lied to Congress would be to resign ethical writers do not use the words of other writers without giving them proper credit Variants: also eth·ic \-thik\ Origin: Middle English etik, from Latin ethicus, from Greek ēthikos, from ēthos character — more at sib. First use: 1588 Synonyms: all right, decent, good, honest, honorable, just, moral, nice, right, righteous, right-minded, straight, true, upright, virtuous Antonyms: bad, black, dishonest, dishonorable, evil, evil-minded, immoral, indecent, sinful, unethical, unrighteous, wicked, wrong

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philosophy : the belief that a morally good action is one that helps the greatest number of people Full Definition 1 : a doctrine that the useful is the good and that the determining consideration of right conduct should be the usefulness of its consequences; specifically : a theory that the aim of action should be the largest possible balance of pleasure over pain or the greatest happiness of the greatest number 2 : utilitarian character, spirit, or quality First use: 1827

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the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal : a tendency to act or think in a particular way : a tendency to develop a disease, condition, etc. Full Definition 1 : the act or the power of disposing or the state of being disposed: as a : administration, control b : final arrangement : settlement c (1) : transfer to the care or possession of another (2) : the power of such transferal d : orderly arrangement (see 1dispose ) 2 a : prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination b : temperamental makeup c : the tendency of something to act in a certain manner under given circumstances dis·po·si·tion·al \-ˈzish-nəl, -ˈzi-shə-nəl\ adjective Examples he has a cheerful disposition and is very rarely depressed a woman with a disposition to fuss about trivial matters we'll have to find some means for the disposition of all of this junk Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin disposition-, dispositio, from disponere (see 1dispose ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: grain, nature, temper, temperament Synonym discussion: disposition temperament temper character personality mean the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group. disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one . temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization . temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations . character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents . personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person

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the usual attitude, mood, or behavior of a person or animal Full Definition 1 obsolete a : constitution of a substance, body, or organism with respect to the mixture or balance of its elements, qualities, or parts : makeup b : complexion 1 2 obsolete a : climate b : temperature 2 3 a : the peculiar or distinguishing mental or physical character determined by the relative proportions of the humors according to medieval physiology b : characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response c : extremely high sensibility; especially : excessive sensitiveness or irritability 4 a : the act or process of tempering or modifying : adjustment, compromise b : middle course : mean 5 : the slight modification of acoustically pure intervals in tuning a musical instrument; especially : modification that produces a set of 12 equally spaced tones to the octave synonyms see disposition Examples looking for a dog with a sweet temperament Origin: Middle English, from Latin temperamentum, from temperare to mix, temper. First use: 15th century Synonyms: grain, nature, temper, disposition

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morally good behavior or character : a good and moral quality : the good result that comes from something Full Definition 1 a : conformity to a standard of right : morality b : a particular moral excellence 2 plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy 3 : a beneficial quality or power of a thing 4 : manly strength or courage : valor 5 : a commendable quality or trait : merit 6 : a capacity to act : potency 7 : chastity especially in a woman vir·tue·less \-(ˌ)chü-ləs\ adjective by virtue of or in virtue of : through the force of : by authority of Examples the virtue of wool as a clothing material is that it can provide insulation from the cold even when wet a lady of honor and virtue a military hero whose virtue inspired a nation Origin: Middle English vertu, virtu, from Anglo-French, from Latin virtut-, virtus strength, manliness, virtue, from vir man — more at virile. First use: 13th century Synonyms: cardinal virtue, distinction, excellency, grace, merit, value, excellence Antonyms: deficiency, demerit, disvalue

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very strong and clear : not showing or allowing any doubt : not equivocal Full Definition 1 : leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous 2 : unquestionable Examples few of the candidates have yet staked out unequivocal positions on the hot-button issues the directions on the vial state in clear and unequivocal language that the drug should not be taken by pregnant women First use: 1784 Synonyms: apparent, bald, bald-faced, barefaced, bright-line, broad, clear-cut, crystal clear, decided, distinct, evident, lucid, luculent, luminous, manifest, nonambiguous, obvious, open-and-shut, palpable, patent, pellucid, perspicuous, plain, ringing, straightforward, transparent, unambiguous, unambivalent, clear, unmistakable Antonyms: ambiguous, clouded, cryptic, dark, enigmatic (also enigmatical), equivocal, indistinct, mysterious, nonobvious, obfuscated, obscure, unapparent, unclarified, unclear, unclouded

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: occurring without loss or gain of heat Full Definition : occurring without loss or gain of heat adi·a·bat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Origin: Greek adiabatos impassable, from a- + diabatos passable, from diabainein to go across, from dia- + bainein to go — more at come. First use: 1859

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: to not allow yourself to do or express (something) : to not allow yourself to remember (something, such as an unpleasant event) : to control (someone or something) by force Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to check by or as if by pressure : curb b : to put down by force : subdue 2 a : to hold in by self-control b : to prevent the natural or normal expression, activity, or development of 3 : to exclude from consciousness 4 : to inactivate (a gene or formation of a gene product) by allosteric combination at a DNA binding siteintransitive verb : to take repressive action re·press·ibil·i·ty \-ˌpre-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun re·press·ible \-ˈpre-sə-bəl\ adjective re·pres·sive \-ˈpre-siv\ adjective re·pres·sive·ly adverb re·pres·sive·ness noun Examples quickly repressed the rebellion in the provincial city and restored order you can't repress your feelings forever, so tell her how you feel about her Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French represser, from Latin repressus, past participle of reprimere to check, from re- + premere to press — more at press. First use: 14th century Synonyms: clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, silence, slap down, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress

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of or relating to an entire system medical : of, relating to, or affecting the entire body Full Definition : of, relating to, or common to a system: as a : affecting the body generally b : supplying those parts of the body that receive blood through the aorta rather than through the pulmonary artery c : of, relating to, or being a pesticide that as used is harmless to the plant or higher animal but when absorbed into its sap or bloodstream makes the entire organism toxic to pests (as an insect or fungus) sys·tem·i·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb First use: 1803 2systemic noun : a systemic pesticide Full Definition : a systemic pesticide

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the act of looking at things to see how they are similar or different : the act of suggesting that two or more things are similar or in the same category Full Definition 1 : the act or process of comparing: as a : the representing of one thing or person as similar to or like another b : an examination of two or more items to establish similarities and dissimilarities 2 : identity of features : similarity 3 : the modification of an adjective or adverb to denote different levels of quality, quantity, or relation Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French comparison, from Latin comparation-, comparatio, from comparare. First use: 14th century

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to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict : presage Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict 2 : presage synonyms see foretell Other forms: prog·nos·ti·cat·ed; prog·nos·ti·cat·ing prog·nos·ti·ca·tive \-ˌkā-tiv\ adjective prog·nos·ti·ca·tor \-ˌkā-tər\ noun Examples using current trends to prognosticate what the workplace of the future will be like First use: 15th century Synonyms: augur, call, forecast, predict, presage, foretell, prophesy, read, vaticinate

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a set of steps that are followed in order to solve a mathematical problem or to complete a computer process Full Definition : a procedure for solving a mathematical problem (as of finding the greatest common divisor) in a finite number of steps that frequently involves repetition of an operation; broadly : a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end especially by a computer al·go·rith·mic \ˌal-gə-ˈrith-mik\ adjective al·go·rith·mi·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Origin: alteration of Middle English algorisme, from Old French & Medieval Latin; Old French, from Medieval Latin algorismus, from Arabic al-khuwārizmi, from al-Khwārizmī fl a.d. 825 Islamic mathematician. First use: 1926

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belonging to the essential nature of a thing : occurring as a natural part of something Full Definition 1 a : belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing b : being or relating to a semiconductor in which the concentration of charge carriers is characteristic of the material itself instead of the content of any impurities it contains 2 a : originating or due to causes within a body, organ, or part b : originating and included wholly within an organ or part — compare extrinsic 1b in·trin·si·cal·ly \-zi-k(ə-)lē, -si-\ adverb Examples the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong Origin: French intrinsèque internal, from Late Latin intrinsecus, from Latin, adverb, inwardly; akin to Latin intra within — more at intra-. First use: 1635 Synonyms: built-in, constitutional, constitutive, essential, hardwired, immanent, inborn, inbred, indigenous, ingrain, ingrained (also engrained), innate, integral, inherent, native, natural Antonyms: adventitious, extraneous, extrinsic

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religion : someone who organizes and leads a revival meeting : someone who uses or practices something that was popular in the past Full Definition 1 : one who conducts religious revivals; specifically : a member of the clergy who travels about to conduct revivals 2 : one who revives or restores something disused revivalist adjective re·viv·al·is·tic \-ˌvī-və-ˈlis-tik\ adjective First use: 1820

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an explanation of where a word came from : the history of a word : the study of word histories Full Definition 1 : the history of a linguistic form (as a word) shown by tracing its development since its earliest recorded occurrence in the language where it is found, by tracing its transmission from one language to another, by analyzing it into its component parts, by identifying its cognates in other languages, or by tracing it and its cognates to a common ancestral form in an ancestral language 2 : a branch of linguistics concerned with etymologies Other forms: plural et·y·mol·o·gies et·y·mo·log·i·cal \-mə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective et·y·mo·log·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Origin: Middle English ethimologie, from Anglo-French, from Latin etymologia, from Greek, from etymon + -logia -logy. First use: 14th century

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the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action : a formal demand made by one nation upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice : the act of requiring something to be furnished Full Definition 1 a : the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action b : a formal demand made by one nation upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice 2 a : the act of requiring something to be furnished b : a demand or application made usually with authority: as (1) : a demand made by military authorities upon civilians for supplies or other needs (2) : a written request for something authorized but not made available automatically 3 : the state of being in demand or use requisition transitive verb Examples a brand-new, top-notch computer was the new science teacher's first requisition Origin: Middle English requisicion, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French requisition, from Medieval Latin requisition-, requisitio, from Latin, act of searching, from requirere. First use: 15th century Synonyms: claim, dun, importunity, demand, ultimatum

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to make (something) more noticeable Full Definition transitive verb : accent, emphasize; also : intensify Other forms: ac·cen·tu·at·ed; ac·cen·tu·at·ing ac·cen·tu·a·tion \ik-ˌsen(t)-shə-ˈwā-shən, (ˌ)ak-\ noun Examples let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed Origin: Medieval Latin accentuatus, past participle of accentuare, from Latin accentus. First use: circa 1731 Synonyms: accent, emphasize, feature, foreground, highlight, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, punctuate, stress Antonyms: de-emphasize, play down

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angry and aggressive : feeling or showing readiness to fight : fighting a war : engaged in a war Full Definition 1 : waging war; specifically : belonging to or recognized as a state at war and protected by and subject to the laws of war 2 : inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness belligerent noun bel·lig·er·ent·ly adverb Examples the coach became quite belligerent and spit at an umpire after being thrown out of the game Origin: modification of Latin belligerant-, belligerans, present participle of belligerare to wage war, from belliger waging war, from bellum + gerere to wage. First use: 1577 Synonyms: aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, assaultive, bellicose, brawly, chippy, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, gladiatorial, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike, on the warpath Antonyms: nonaggressive, nonbelligerent, pacific, peaceable, peaceful, unbelligerent, uncombative, uncontentious Synonym discussion: belligerent bellicose pugnacious quarrelsome contentious mean having an aggressive or fighting attitude. belligerent often implies being actually at war or engaged in hostilities . bellicose suggests a disposition to fight . pugnacious suggests a disposition that takes pleasure in personal combat . quarrelsome stresses an ill-natured readiness to fight without good cause . contentious implies perverse and irritating fondness for arguing and quarreling .

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: a word or suffix that indicates that something is small : an informal form of a name Full Definition 1 : a diminutive word, affix, or name 2 : a diminutive individual Origin: Middle English diminutif, from Medieval Latin diminutivum, alteration of Late Latin deminutivum, from neuter of deminutivus, adjective, from deminutus, past participle of deminuere. First use: 14th century Synonyms: bantam, small, dinky, dwarfish, fine, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, pint-size (or pint-sized), pocket, pocket-size (also pocket-sized), puny, pygmy, shrimpy, slight, smallish, subnormal, toylike, undersized (also undersize) Antonyms: big, biggish, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, husky, king-size (or king-sized), large, largish, outsize (also outsized), overscale (or overscaled), oversize (or oversized), sizable (or sizeable), substantial, tidy, whacking, whopping Synonyms: dwarf, midget, mite, peewee, pygmy (also pigmy), runt, scrub, shrimp, Tom Thumb Antonyms: behemoth, colossus, giant, jumbo, leviathan, mammoth, monster, titan 2diminutive adjective : very small linguistics : indicating small size Full Definition 1 : indicating small size and sometimes the state or quality of being familiarly known, lovable, pitiable, or contemptible — used of affixes (as -ette, -kin, -ling) and of words formed with them (as kitchenette, manikin, duckling), of clipped forms (as Jim), and of altered forms (as Peggy) — compare augmentative 2 : exceptionally or notably small : tiny synonyms see small di·min·u·tive·ly adverb di·min·u·tive·ness noun Examples the diminutives “-ette” and “kitchenette” dik-diks, the diminutives of the antelope family First use: 14th century Synonyms: bantam, small, dinky, dwarfish, fine, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, pint-size (or pint-sized), pocket, pocket-size (also pocket-sized), puny, pygmy, shrimpy, slight, smallish, subnormal, toylike, undersized (also undersize) Antonyms: big, biggish, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, husky, king-size (or king-sized), large, largish, outsize (also outsized), overscale (or overscaled), oversize (or oversized), sizable (or sizeable), substantial, tidy, whacking, whopping Synonyms: dwarf, midget, mite, peewee, pygmy (also pigmy), runt, scrub, shrimp, Tom Thumb Antonyms: behemoth, colossus, giant, jumbo, leviathan, mammoth, monster, titan

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: traveling from place to place : staying in a place for only a short amount of time Full Definition : traveling from place to place; especially : covering a circuit itinerant noun itin·er·ant·ly adverb Examples an itinerant musician can see a lot of the world Origin: Late Latin itinerant-, itinerans, present participle of itinerari to journey, from Latin itiner-, iter journey, way; akin to Hittite itar way, Latin ire to go — more at issue. First use: circa 1576 Synonyms: ambulant, ambulatory, errant, fugitive, gallivanting (also galavanting), nomad, nomadic, perambulatory, peregrine, peripatetic, ranging, roaming, roving, vagabond, vagrant, wandering, wayfaring, on the move

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: a brief description of the most important information about something law : a final speech made by a lawyer in a court of law to give a summary of the main arguments in a case Full Definition 1 : the act or process of forming a sum : addition 2 : sum, total 3 : cumulative action or effect; especially : the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse 4 : a final part of an argument reviewing points made and expressing conclusions sum·ma·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective Examples the summation of climatic conditions that affect plant growth First use: 1760 Synonyms: aggregate, full, sum, whole, sum total, total, totality

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Feeling satisfied, not needing anymore

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the quality or state of being impertinent: as : irrelevance, inappropriateness : irrelevance, inappropriateness : incivility, insolence Full Definition 1 : the quality or state of being impertinent: as a : irrelevance, inappropriateness b : incivility, insolence 2 : an instance of impertinence Examples a disciplinarian of the old school, he refused to tolerate any impertinence from his children the impertinence of deliberately ignoring waiting customers while they finished their conversation the impertinence of that issue renders any discussion of it a waste of our time First use: 1603 Synonyms: backchat, cheek, back talk, impudence, insolence, mouth, sass, sauce Antonyms: civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness

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unsure or uncertain : feeling doubt about something : causing doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion : likely to be bad or wrong —used ironically in phrases like and to describe something bad or undesirable as if it were an honor or achievement Full Definition 1 : giving rise to uncertainty: as a : of doubtful promise or outcome b : questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality 2 : unsettled in opinion : doubtful synonyms see doubtful du·bi·ous·ly adverb du·bi·ous·ness noun Examples any letter bearing the signature of Geronimo would be of dubious authenticity, to say the least I'm dubious about our plan to go hang gliding without having had any training made the dubious claim of being of royal blood Origin: Latin dubius, from dubare to vacillate; akin to Latin duo two — more at two. First use: 1548 Synonyms: debatable, disputable, dodgy [chiefly British], doubtable, doubtful, dubitable, equivocal, fishy, problematic (also problematical), queer, questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, suspicious Antonyms: certain, hands-down, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unproblematic, unquestionable

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something (such as a word, an object, or an event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where it does not belong in a story, movie, etc. : a person or a thing that seems to belong to the past and not to fit in the present Full Definition 1 : an error in chronology; especially : a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other 2 : a person or a thing that is chronologically out of place; especially : one from a former age that is incongruous in the present 3 : the state or condition of being chronologically out of place anach·ro·nis·tic \ə-ˌna-krə-ˈnis-tik\ also ana·chron·ic \ˌa-nə-ˈkrä-nik\ adjective anach·ro·nis·ti·cal·ly \ə-ˌna-krə-ˈnis-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb anach·ro·nous \ə-ˈna-krə-nəs\ adjective anach·ro·nous·ly adverb Origin: probably from Middle Greek anachronismos, from anachronizesthai to be an anachronism, from Late Greek anachronizein to be late, from Greek ana- + chronos time. First use: 1617

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: helping to commit a crime or do wrong in some way

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: a close friend of someone ; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors

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: carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc

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: to stop fighting an enemy or opponent : to admit that an enemy or opponent has won : to stop trying to fight or resist something : to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing

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: someone or something that is getting started in a new activity

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quietly sad or thoughtful Full Definition 1 : musingly or dreamily thoughtful 2 : suggestive of sad thoughtfulness pen·sive·ly adverb pen·sive·ness noun Examples The child sat by himself, looking pensive. rainy days often put her in a pensive mood Origin: Middle English pensif, from Anglo-French, from penser to think, from Latin pensare to ponder, frequentative of pendere to weigh — more at pendant. First use: 14th century Synonyms: broody, cogitative, meditative, melancholy, musing, contemplative, reflective, ruminant, ruminative, thoughtful

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a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person; especially : one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance 2 a : a member of a body of detached light troops making forays and harassing an enemy b : a member of a guerrilla band operating within enemy lines synonyms see follower partisan adjective par·ti·san·ly \-lē\ adverb par·ti·san·ship \-ˌship\ noun Variants: also par·ti·zan \ˈpär-tə-zən, -sən, -ˌzan, chiefly British ˌpär-tə-ˈzan\ Origin: Middle French partisan, from north Italian dialect partiźan, from part part, party, from Latin part-, pars part. First use: 1555 2par·ti·san noun : a weapon of the 16th and 17th centuries with long shaft and broad blade Variants: or par·ti·zan \ˈpär-tə-zən, -sən\ Origin: Middle French partisane, from north Italian dialect partiźana, feminine of partiźan. First use: 1556

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most important Full Definition 1 : first in a series or progression 2 : of first rank or position : preeminent Examples Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century. wanted to speak to the foremost supervisor in our department Origin: Middle English formest, from Old English, superl. of forma first; akin to Old High German fruma advantage, Old English fore fore. First use: before 12th century Synonyms: arch, big, capital, cardinal, central, chief, dominant, first, grand, great, greatest, highest, key, leading, main, master, number one (also No. 1), numero uno, overbearing, overmastering, overriding, paramount, predominant, preeminent, premier, primal, primary, principal, prior, sovereign (also sovran), supreme Antonyms: last, least

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: a person who forms theories about something

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to speak in an angry and critical way to (someone) Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to criticize sharply : reprimand b : to serve as a rebuke to 2 : to turn back or keep down : check synonyms see reprove Other forms: re·buked; re·buk·ing re·buk·er noun Examples the father was forced to rebuke his son for the spendthrift ways he had adopted since arriving at college strongly rebuked the girl for playing with matches Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French rebucher, rebouker to blunt, check, reprimand.

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a belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs 2 : a social philosophy advocating the removal of inequalities among people

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to speak ill of 2 archaic : to take away 3 : divert intransitive verb : to diminish the importance, value, or effectiveness of something — often used with from de·trac·tor \-ˈtrak-tər\ noun Examples numerous typos in the text detract the reader's attention from the novel's intricate plot Origin: Middle English, from Latin detractus, past participle of detrahere to pull down, disparage, from de- + trahere to draw. First use: 15th century Synonyms: abstract, call off, distract, divert, throw off

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to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal : to argue about (something) : to fight in order to take control of (something) Full Definition intransitive verb : to engage in argument : debate; especially : to argue irritably or with irritating persistencetransitive verb 1 a : to make the subject of disputation b : to call into question 2 a : to struggle against : oppose b : to contend over Other forms: dis·put·ed; dis·put·ing dis·put·able \di-ˈspyü-tə-bəl, ˈdis-pyə-\ adjective dis·put·ably \-blē\ adverb dis·put·er noun Examples You can dispute your bill if you believe it is inaccurate. These estimates are hotly disputed by scientists. No one ever disputed that it was the right decision. Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French desputer, from Latin disputare to discuss, from dis- + putare to think. First use: 13th century Synonyms: contest, challenge, impeach, oppugn, query, question Antonyms: accept, believe, embrace, swallow 2dis·pute\di-ˈspyüt, ˈdis-ˌpyüt\ noun : a disagreement or argument Full Definition 1 a : verbal controversy : debate b : quarrel 2 obsolete : physical combat Examples They could not settle their dispute. There is a labor dispute between workers and management. The two farmers are involved in a land dispute. First use: 1555 Synonyms: contestation, controversy, debate, difference, difficulty, disputation, disagreement, dissension (also dissention), dissensus, firestorm, nonconcurrence Antonyms: accord, agreement, consensus, harmony, unanimity

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the body of political and economic doctrines held and put into effect by the Nazis in Germany from 1933 to 1945 including the totalitarian principle of government, predominance of especially Germanic groups assumed to be racially superior, and supremacy of the führer Variants: also Na·zi·ism \-sē-ˌi-zəm\ Origin: Nazi + -ism.

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a person (such as a king or queen) who rules a kingdom or empire Full Definition 1 : a person who reigns over a kingdom or empire: as a : a sovereign ruler b : a constitutional king or queen 2 : one that holds preeminent position or power 3 : monarch butterfly mo·nar·chal \mə-ˈnär-kəl, mä-\ or mo·nar·chi·al \-kē-əl\ adjective Examples a new history of French monarchs the ruling monarch of Britain at that time was Queen Elizabeth I Origin: Late Latin monarcha, from Greek monarchos, from mon- + -archos -arch. First use: 15th century Synonyms: autocrat, potentate, ruler, sovereign (also sovran)

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controlling the people of a country in a very strict way with complete power that cannot be opposed Full Definition 1 a : of or relating to centralized control by an autocratic leader or hierarchy : authoritarian, dictatorial; especially : despotic b : of or relating to a political regime based on subordination of the individual to the state and strict control of all aspects of the life and productive capacity of the nation especially by coercive measures (as censorship and terrorism) 2 a : advocating or characteristic of totalitarianism b : completely regulated by the state especially as an aid to national mobilization in an emergency c : exercising autocratic powers Origin: Italian totalitario, from totalità totality. First use: 1926 2totalitarian noun : an advocate or practitioner of totalitarianism First use: circa 1934

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the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. : a particular set of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. : a set of ideas about how to do something or how to live Full Definition 1 a (1) : all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts (2) : the sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology (3) : the 4-year college course of a major seminary b (1) archaic : physical science (2) : ethics c : a discipline comprising as its core logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology 2 a : pursuit of wisdom b : a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means c : an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs 3 a : a system of philosophical concepts b : a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought 4 a : the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group b : calmness of temper and judgment befitting a philosopher Other forms: plural -phies Examples Her degree is in philosophy and religion. The group eventually split over conflicting political philosophies. Her main cooking philosophy is to use only fresh ingredients. Origin: Middle English philosophie, from Anglo-French, from Latin philosophia, from Greek, from philosophos philosopher. First use: 14th century Synonyms: credo, doctrine, dogma, gospel, ideology (also idealogy), creed, testament

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``` to think of or suggest ideas about what is possibly true or real : to form or suggest a theory about something Full Definition intransitive verb : to form a theory : speculate transitive verb 1 : to form a theory about 2 : to propose as a theory Other forms: the·o·rized; the·o·riz·ing the·o·ri·za·tion \ˌthē-ə-rə-ˈzā-shən, ˌthir-ə-\ noun the·o·riz·er noun Examples Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets. First use: 1638 ```

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dealing with the problems that exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on ideas and theories Full Definition 1 archaic a (1) : busy (2) : officious b : opinionated 2 : relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic 3 : relating to or being in accordance with philosophical pragmatism(see pragmatism ) pragmatic noun prag·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples His pragmatic view of public education comes from years of working in city schools. a pragmatic man, not given to grand, visionary schemes Variants: also prag·mat·i·cal \-ti-kəl\ Origin: Latin pragmaticus skilled in law or business, from Greek pragmatikos, from pragmat-, pragma deed, from prassein to do — more at practical. First use: 1616 Synonyms: down-to-earth, earthy, hardheaded, matter-of-fact, practical, realistic (also pragmatical) Antonyms: blue-sky, idealistic, impractical, unrealistic, utopian, visionary

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using a careful system or method : done according to a system Full Definition 1 : relating to or consisting of a system 2 : presented or formulated as a coherent body of ideas or principles 3 a : methodical in procedure or plan b : marked by thoroughness and regularity 4 : of, relating to, or concerned with classification; specifically : taxonomic sys·tem·at·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb sys·tem·at·ic·ness \-tik-nəs\ noun Examples We used a systematic approach to solve the problem. She made a systematic study of the evidence. the systematic production of cars Origin: Late Latin systematicus, from Greek systēmatikos, from systēmat-, systēma. First use: circa 1680 Synonyms: neat, orderly, organized, regular, methodical, systematized Antonyms: disorganized, haphazard, hit-or-miss, immethodical, irregular, nonsystematic, patternless, planless, systemless, unsystematic

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a person who believes in communism or is a member of a political party that supports communism Full Definition 1 : an adherent or advocate of communism 2 capitalized : communard 3 a capitalized : a member of a Communist party or movement b often capitalized : an adherent or advocate of a Communist government, party, or movement 4 often capitalized : one held to engage in left-wing, subversive, or revolutionary activities communist adjective often capitalized com·mu·nis·tic \ˌkäm-yə-ˈnis-tik, -yü-\ adjective often capitalized com·mu·nis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples communists were plotting an overthrow of the government First use: 1840 Synonyms: commie, comrade, Red, socialist Antonyms: capitalist

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a way of organizing a society in which the government owns the things that are used to make and transport products (such as land, oil, factories, ships, etc.) and there is no privately owned property Full Definition 1 a : a theory advocating elimination of private property b : a system in which goods are owned in common and are available to all as needed 2 capitalized a : a doctrine based on revolutionary Marxian socialism and Marxism-Leninism that was the official ideology of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics b : a totalitarian system of government in which a single authoritarian party controls state-owned means of production c : a final stage of society in Marxist theory in which the state has withered away and economic goods are distributed equitably d : communist systems collectively Origin: French communisme, from commun common. First use: 1840

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a way of organizing a society in which a government ruled by a dictator controls the lives of the people and in which people are not allowed to disagree with the government : very harsh control or authority Full Definition 1 often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition 2 : a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control fas·cist \-shist also -sist\ noun or adjective often capitalized fas·cis·tic \fa-ˈshis-tik also -ˈsis-\ adjective often capitalized fas·cis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb often capitalized Examples the rise of Fascism in Europe before World War II Origin: Italian fascismo, from fascio bundle, fasces, group, from Latin fascis bundle & fasces fasces. First use: 1921

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a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed Full Definition 1 : a period of temporary delay 2 : an interval of rest or relief Examples The bad weather has continued without respite. Origin: Middle English respit, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin respectus, from Latin, act of looking back — more at respect. First use: 13th century 2re·spite\ˈres-pət also ri-ˈspīt, British usually ˈres-ˌpīt\ transitive verb 1 : to grant a temporary period of relief to : grant a respite to 2 : put off, delay Other forms: re·spit·ed; re·spit·ing Origin: (see 1respite ). First use: 14th century 3re·spite\ˈres-pət also ri-ˈspīt, British usually ˈres-ˌpīt\ adjective : providing or being temporary care in relief of a primary caregiver Origin: (see 1respite ). First use: 1978

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coun·ter·in·tu·i·tive\-in-ˈtü-ə-tiv, -ˈtyü-\ adjective : different from what you would expect : not agreeing with what seems right or natural Full Definition : contrary to what one would intuitively expect coun·ter·in·tu·i·tive·ly \-lē\ adverb Examples It may seem counterintuitive, but we do burn calories when we are sleeping. First use: 1955

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medical : not causing death or serious injury : without cancer : not cancerous : not causing harm or damage Full Definition 1 : of a gentle disposition : gracious 2 a : showing kindness and gentleness b : favorable, wholesome 3 a : of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life; especially : not becoming cancerous b : having no significant effect : harmless be·nig·ni·ty \-ˈnig-nə-tē\ noun be·nign·ly \-ˈnīn-lē\ adverb Examples We were happy to hear that the tumor was benign. around campus he's known as a real character, but one whose eccentricities are entirely benign Origin: Middle English benigne, from Anglo-French, from Latin benignus, from bene + gignere to beget — more at kin. First use: 14th century Synonyms: anodyne, harmless, hurtless, innocent, innocuous, inoffensive, safe, white Antonyms: adverse, bad, baleful, baneful, damaging, dangerous, deleterious, detrimental, evil, harmful, hurtful, ill, injurious, mischievous, nocuous, noxious, pernicious, prejudicial, wicked

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based on probability or presumption 2 : giving grounds for reasonable opinion or belief 3 : being an embryonic precursor with the potential for forming a particular structure or tissue in the normal course of development pre·sump·tive·ly adverb Examples in that climate of fear, an accusation alone was presumptive evidence of guilt First use: 15th century Synonyms: credible, creditable, likely, plausible, believable, probable Antonyms: far-fetched, implausible, improbable, incredible, unbelievable, unlikely, unplausible

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a confident and daring quality that is often seen as shocking or rude : an audacious quality Full Definition 1 : the quality or state of being audacious: as a : intrepid boldness b : bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints 2 : an audacious act — usually used in plural synonyms see temerity Other forms: plural au·dac·i·ties Examples I could not believe their audacity. He had the audacity to suggest that it was all my fault. Origin: Middle English audacite, from Latin audac-, audax. First use: 15th century Synonyms: audaciousness, effrontery, brashness, brass, brassiness, brazenness, cheek, cheekiness, chutzpah (also chutzpa or hutzpah or hutzpa), crust, face, gall, nerve, nerviness, pertness, presumption, presumptuousness, sauce, sauciness, temerity

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very easy to see or notice : attracting attention by being great or impressive Full Definition 1 : obvious to the eye or mind 2 : attracting attention : striking 3 : marked by a noticeable violation of good taste synonyms see noticeable con·spic·u·ous·ly adverb con·spic·u·ous·ness \-nəs\ noun Examples There were a number of conspicuous changes to the building. The sign was placed in a very conspicuous spot. The bird has a conspicuous red head. Origin: Latin conspicuus, from conspicere to get sight of, from com- + specere to look — more at spy. First use: circa 1534 Synonyms: arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, noticeable, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking Antonyms: inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy

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``` angry and bitter Full Definition : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner ac·ri·mo·ni·ous·ly adverb ac·ri·mo·ni·ous·ness noun Examples He went through an acrimonious divorce. an acrimonious parting between the two former friends Origin: (see acrimony ). First use: 1659 Synonyms: acrid, bitter, embittered, hard, rancorous, resentful, sore Antonyms: unbitter ```

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principles or measures fostering abolition especially of slavery ab·o·li·tion·ist \-ist\ noun or adjective

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the act of officially ending or stopping something : the act of abolishing something ; specifically : the act of abolishing slavery Full Definition 1 : the act of abolishing : the state of being abolished 2 : the abolishing of slavery ab·o·li·tion·ary \-ˈli-shən-ˌer-ē, -ˌe-rē\ adjective Examples the abolition of a law calls for the abolition of the death penalty Origin: Middle French, from Latin abolition-, abolitio, from abolēre. First use: 1529 Synonyms: abatement, abolishment, abrogation, annulment, avoidance, cancellation (also cancelation), defeasance, dissolution, invalidation, negation, nullification, quashing, repeal, rescindment, voiding

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enjoying the company of other people biology : tending to live in groups Full Definition 1 a : tending to associate with others of one's kind : social b : marked by or indicating a liking for companionship : sociable c : of or relating to a social group 2 a of a plant : growing in a cluster or a colony b : living in contiguous nests but not forming a true colony — used especially of wasps and bees gre·gar·i·ous·ly adverb gre·gar·i·ous·ness noun Examples She is outgoing and gregarious. a gregarious child who ran up to every person on the playground and wanted to be their friend Origin: Latin gregarius of a flock or herd, from greg-, grex flock, herd. First use: 1668 Synonyms: boon, clubbable (also clubable), clubby, companionable, extroverted (also extraverted), convivial, outgoing, sociable, social Antonyms: antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial

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the whole or entire amount of something Full Definition 1 : an aggregate amount : sum, whole 2 a : the quality or state of being total : wholeness b : the phase of an eclipse during which it is total : state of total eclipse Other forms: plural to·tal·i·ties Examples the totality of human knowledge the totality of the stars in the universe can only be loosely guessed at First use: 1598 Synonyms: aggregate, full, sum, summation, sum total, total, whole

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the quality or state of being human : the quality or state of being kind to other people or to animals : all people Full Definition 1 : the quality or state of being humane 2 a : the quality or state of being human b plural : human attributes or qualities 3 plural : the branches of learning (as philosophy, arts, or languages) that investigate human constructs and concerns as opposed to natural processes (as in physics or chemistry) and social relations (as in anthropology or economics) 4 : the human race : the totality of human beings Other forms: plural hu·man·i·ties Examples We appealed to his sense of humanity. These discoveries will be of benefit to all humanity. She was cut off from the rest of humanity. First use: 14th century Synonyms: folks, people, humankind, public, species, world Antonyms: coldheartedness, hard-heartedness, inhumanity, inhumanness, mercilessness, pitilessness

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a Christian festival held on January 6 in honor of the coming of the three kings to the infant Jesus Christ : a moment in which you suddenly see or understand something in a new or very clear way Full Definition 1 capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ 2 : an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being 3 a (1) : a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking (3) : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure b : a revealing scene or moment Other forms: plural epiph·a·nies Examples Seeing her father again when she was an adult was an epiphany that changed her whole view of her childhood. Origin: Middle English epiphanie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin epiphania, from Late Greek, plural, probably alteration of Greek epiphaneia appearance, manifestation, from epiphainein to manifest, from epi- + phainein to show — more at fancy. First use: 14th century

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causing disgrace or shame Full Definition 1 : marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame : dishonorable 2 : deserving of shame or infamy : despicable 3 : humiliating, degrading ig·no·min·i·ous·ly adverb ig·no·min·i·ous·ness noun Examples some of his friends considered the job of janitor to be an ignominious fate for the laid-off executive the prison guards degraded themselves with their inhumane, ignominious treatment of the prisoners First use: 15th century Synonyms: discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable Antonyms: honorable, reputable, respectable

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: an object (such as a ring or stone) that is believed to have magic powers and to cause good things to happen to the person who has it Full Definition 1 : an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune 2 : something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects Other forms: plural tal·is·mans tal·is·man·ic \ˌta-ləs-ˈma-nik, -ləz-\ adjective tal·is·man·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples a pendant of white nephrite jade is often worn by Indians as a talisman to ward off heart disease Origin: French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italian talismano; all from Arabic ṭilsam, from Middle Greek telesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos end — more at telos. First use: 1638 Synonyms: amulet, fetish (also fetich), mascot, mojo, periapt, phylactery, charm Antonyms: hoodoo, jinx

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a natural ability to do something or to learn something Full Definition 1 a : inclination, tendency b : a natural ability : talent 2 : capacity for learning 3 : general suitability : aptness synonyms see gift ap·ti·tu·di·nal \ˌap-tə-ˈtü-dən-əl, -ˈtyü-\ adjective ap·ti·tu·di·nal·ly adverb Examples The new test is supposed to measure the aptitudes of the students. bored teenagers with an aptitude for getting into trouble Origin: Middle English, from Medieval Latin aptitudo, from Late Latin, fitness, from Latin aptus. First use: 15th century Synonyms: affection, affinity, inclination, bent, bias, bone, devices, disposition, genius, habitude, impulse, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, turn

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Usually a derogatory remark of persons outside the bounds of the Christian community

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: a person who is not Jewish Full Definition 1 often capitalized : a person of a non-Jewish nation or of non-Jewish faith; especially : a Christian as distinguished from a Jew 2 : heathen, pagan 3 often capitalized : a non-Mormon Examples a strict sect that believes that fellowship with gentiles should exist only for the purposes of conversion Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin gentilis, from Latin gent-, gens nation. First use: 14th century Synonyms: heathen, idolater (or idolator), pagan 2gentile adjective 1 often capitalized a : of or relating to the nations at large as distinguished from the Jews; also : of or relating to Christians as distinguished from the Jews b : of or relating to non-Mormons 2 : heathen, pagan 3 [Latin gentilis] : relating to a tribe or clan First use: 15th century

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: a person who does not believe in a religion that someone regards as the true religion Full Definition 1 : one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity 2 a : an unbeliever with respect to a particular religion b : one who acknowledges no religious belief 3 : a disbeliever in something specified or understood infidel adjective Examples a holy war against the infidels Origin: Middle English infidele, from Middle French, from Late Latin infidelis unbelieving, from Latin, unfaithful, from in- + fidelis faithful — more at fidelity. First use: 15th century

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a young man in the Middle Ages who helped a knight before eventually becoming a knight himself : a man in the past in England who owned most of the land in a village or district in the country —used to address a man whose name is unknown Full Definition 1 : a shield bearer or armor bearer of a knight 2 a : a male attendant especially on a great personage b : a man who devotedly attends a lady : gallant 3 a : a member of the British gentry ranking below a knight and above a gentleman b : an owner of a country estate; especially : the principal landowner in a village or district c (1) : justice of the peace (2) : lawyer (3) : judge squir·ish \ˈskwīr-ish\ adjective Origin: Middle English squier, from Anglo-French esquier — more at esquire. First use: 13th century 2squire transitive verb : to attend as a squire : escort Other forms: squired; squir·ing First use: 14th century

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one who provokes Examples a calculating, right-wing provocateur, she has made a career out of controversy for its own sake First use: 1919 Synonyms: demagogue (also demagog), exciter, firebrand, fomenter, incendiary, inciter, instigator, kindler, agitator, rabble-rouser

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the state of being in hell forever as punishment after death Full Definition 1 a archaic : utter destruction b obsolete : loss 2 a : eternal damnation b : hell Examples sinners condemned to eternal perdition simple stupidity is not enough to doom one to perdition Origin: Middle English perdicion, from Anglo-French perdiciun, Late Latin perdition-, perditio, from Latin perdere to destroy, from per- through + dare to give — more at per-, date. First use: 14th century Synonyms: Gehenna, Pandemonium, hell, Tophet Antonyms: bliss, elysian fields, Elysium, empyrean, heaven, kingdom come, New Jerusalem, paradise, sky, Zion (also Sion)

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a state after death according to Roman Catholic belief in which the souls of people who die are made pure through suffering before going to heaven : a place or state of suffering Full Definition 1 : an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification; specifically : a place or state of punishment wherein according to Roman Catholic doctrine the souls of those who die in God's grace may make satisfaction for past sins and so become fit for heaven 2 : a place or state of temporary suffering or misery Other forms: plural pur·ga·to·ries Examples the purgatory of drug abuse The marathons were jokingly referred to as one-day purgatories. Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French purgatorie, from Medieval Latin purgatorium, from Late Latin, neuter of purgatorius purging, from Latin purgare. First use: 13th century

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confident in behavior or style Full Definition 1 : disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior 2 : having a strong or distinctive flavor or aroma synonyms see aggressive as·ser·tive·ly adverb as·ser·tive·ness noun Examples Their daughter is an assertive little girl. If you want people to listen to your opinions, you'll need to learn to be more assertive. Origin: (see assert ). First use: circa 1619 Synonyms: ambitious, aggressive, enterprising, fierce, go-getting, high-pressure, in-your-face, militant, pushy, self-asserting, self-assertive Antonyms: ambitionless, low-pressure, nonassertive, unaggressive, unambitious, unassertive, unenterprising

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based on facts rather than feelings or opinions : not influenced by feelings philosophy : existing outside of the mind : existing in the real world grammar : relating to nouns, noun phrases, or pronouns that are the objects of verbs or prepositions Full Definition 1 a : relating to or existing as an object of thought without consideration of independent existence — used chiefly in medieval philosophy b : of, relating to, or being an object, phenomenon, or condition in the realm of sensible experience independent of individual thought and perceptible by all observers : having reality independent of the mind — compare subjective 3a c of a symptom of disease : perceptible to persons other than the affected individual — compare subjective 4c d : involving or deriving from sense perception or experience with actual objects, conditions, or phenomena 2 : relating to, characteristic of, or constituting the case of words that follow prepositions or transitive verbs 3 a : expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations b of a test : limited to choices of fixed alternatives and reducing subjective factors to a minimum synonyms see material, fair ob·jec·tive·ly adverb ob·jec·tive·ness noun ob·jec·tiv·i·ty \ˌäb-ˌjek-ˈti-və-tē, əb-\ noun Examples We need someone outside the company to give us an objective analysis. an objective assessment based solely upon the results of the experiment First use: 1647 Synonyms: existential, experiential, experimental, empirical, observational Antonyms: nonempirical, theoretical (also theoretic), unempirical 2ob·jec·tive\əb-ˈjek-tiv, äb-\ noun : something you are trying to do or achieve : a goal or purpose Full Definition 1 : a lens or system of lenses that forms an image of an object 2 a : something toward which effort is directed : an aim, goal, or end of action b : a strategic position to be attained or a purpose to be achieved by a military operation synonyms see intention Examples The main objective of the class is to teach basic typing skills. She's expanding the business with the objective of improving efficiency. We've set specific objectives for each day. First use: 1835 Synonyms: aim, ambition, aspiration, bourne (also bourn), design, dream, end, idea, ideal, intent, intention, mark, meaning, object, goal, plan, point, pretension, purpose, target, thing

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philosophy : relating to the way a person experiences things in his or her own mind : based on feelings or opinions rather than facts grammar : relating to nouns, noun phrases, or pronouns that are the subjects of verbs Full Definition 1 : of, relating to, or constituting a subject: as a obsolete : of, relating to, or characteristic of one that is a subject especially in lack of freedom of action or in submissiveness b : being or relating to a grammatical subject; especially : nominative 2 : of or relating to the essential being of that which has substance, qualities, attributes, or relations 3 a : characteristic of or belonging to reality as perceived rather than as independent of mind : phenomenal — compare objective 1b b : relating to or being experience or knowledge as conditioned by personal mental characteristics or states 4 a (1) : peculiar to a particular individual : personal (2) : modified or affected by personal views, experience, or background b : arising from conditions within the brain or sense organs and not directly caused by external stimuli c : arising out of or identified by means of one's perception of one's own states and processes — compare objective 1c 5 : lacking in reality or substance : illusory sub·jec·tive·ly adverb sub·jec·tive·ness noun sub·jec·tiv·i·ty \-ˌjek-ˈti-və-tē\ noun Examples Dreaming is a subjective experience. a person's subjective perception of the world Personal taste in clothing is very subjective. Origin: (see 1subject ). First use: 15th century Synonyms: idiomatic, individualized, particular, patented, peculiar, personal, personalized, private, privy, separate, singular, individual, unique Antonyms: general, generic, popular, public, shared, universal 2sub·jec·tive\(ˌ)səb-ˈjek-tiv\ noun : something that is subjective (see 1subjective ); also : nominative Origin: (see 1subject ). First use: 1817

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language that is intended to influence people and that may not be honest or reasonable : the art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people Full Definition 1 : the art of speaking or writing effectively: as a : the study of principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times b : the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion 2 a : skill in the effective use of speech b : a type or mode of language or speech; also : insincere or grandiloquent language 3 : verbal communication : discourse Examples a college course in rhetoric the mayor's promise to fight drugs was just rhetoric, since there was no money in the city budget for a drug program Origin: Middle English rethorik, from Anglo-French rethorique, from Latin rhetorica, from Greek rhētorikē, literally, art of oratory, from feminine of rhētorikos of an orator, from rhētōr orator, rhetorician, from eirein to say, speak — more at word. First use: 14th century Synonyms: bombast, fustian, gas, grandiloquence, hot air, oratory, verbiage, wind Antonyms: inarticulateness

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a lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language gran·dil·o·quent \-kwənt\ adjective gran·dil·o·quent·ly adverb Examples a heavyweight champion who was famous for his entertaining grandiloquence prior to every match the predictably wearisome grandiloquence of the speeches at a political convention Origin: probably from Middle French, from Latin grandiloquus using lofty language, from grandis + loqui to speak. First use: 1589 Synonyms: bluster, brag, braggadocio, bull [slang], cockalorum, fanfaronade, gas, gasconade, bombast, hot air, magniloquence, rant, rodomontade (also rhodomontade)

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a word that describes a noun or a pronoun Full Definition : a word belonging to one of the major form classes in any of numerous languages and typically serving as a modifier of a noun to denote a quality of the thing named, to indicate its quantity or extent, or to specify a thing as distinct from something else Examples The words blue in “the blue car,” deep in “the water is deep,” and tired in “I'm very tired” are adjectives. First use: 14th century

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a word that is the name of something (such as a person, animal, place, thing, quality, idea, or action) and is typically used in a sentence as subject or object of a verb or as object of a preposition Full Definition : any member of a class of words that typically can be combined with determiners to serve as the subject of a verb, can be interpreted as singular or plural, can be replaced with a pronoun, and refer to an entity, quality, state, action, or concept Origin: Middle English nowne, from Anglo-French nom, noun name, noun, from Latin nomen — more at name. First use: 14th century

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grammar : a word (such as I, he, she, you, it, we, or they) that is used instead of a noun or noun phrase Full Definition : any of a small set of words in a language that are used as substitutes for nouns or noun phrases and whose referents are named or understood in the context Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin pronomin-, pronomen, from pro- for + nomin-, nomen name — more at pro-, name. First use: 1530

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often disparaging : an enthusiast of technology and especially of computers : technophile Origin: from cartoon images of science fiction fans wearing caps with a propeller protruding from the top. First use: 1982

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a member of some religions (such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) who delivers messages that are believed to have come from God —used as another name for Muhammad, the founder of Islam : the writers of the books of the Bible that describe what will happen in the future Full Definition 1 : one who utters divinely inspired revelations: as a often capitalized : the writer of one of the prophetic books of the Bible b capitalized : one regarded by a group of followers as the final authoritative revealer of God's will 2 : one gifted with more than ordinary spiritual and moral insight; especially : an inspired poet 3 : one who foretells future events : predictor 4 : an effective or leading spokesman for a cause, doctrine, or group 5 Christian Science a : a spiritual seer b : disappearance of material sense before the conscious facts of spiritual Truth proph·et·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun Examples the words of the prophet an economist who is regarded by many as a reliable prophet of future developments in the global economy Origin: Middle English prophete, from Anglo-French, from Latin propheta, from Greek prophētēs, from pro for + phanai to speak — more at for, ban. First use: 12th century Synonyms: augur, diviner, forecaster, foreseer, foreteller, fortune-teller, futurist, prognosticator, prophesier, seer, soothsayer, visionary

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the main character in a novel, play, movie, etc. : an important person who is involved in a competition, conflict, or cause Full Definition 1 a : the principal character in a literary work (as a drama or story) b : a leading actor, character, or participant in a literary work or real event 2 : a leader, proponent, or supporter of a cause : champion Examples She was a leading protagonist in the civil rights movement. Milton Friedman is usually cited as the leading American protagonist of monetarism. Origin: Greek prōtagōnistēs, from prōt- prot- + agōnistēs competitor at games, actor, from agōnizesthai to compete, from agōn contest, competition at games — more at agony. First use: 1671 Synonyms: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, exponent, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight Antonyms: adversary, antagonist, opponent

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not real or genuine Full Definition : being apparently rather than actually as stated : sham, spurious Examples the pseudo friendliness of a salesperson trying to sell you something Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin pseudo-. First use: 15th century Synonyms: affected, assumed, bogus, contrived, factitious, fake, false, feigned, forced, mechanical, mock, phony (also phoney), plastic, pretended, artificial, put-on, sham, simulated, spurious, strained, unnatural Antonyms: artless, genuine, natural, spontaneous, unaffected, uncontrived, unfeigned, unforced

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Pseudo not real or genuine Full Definition : being apparently rather than actually as stated : sham, spurious Examples the pseudo friendliness of a salesperson trying to sell you something Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin pseudo-. First use: 15th century Synonyms: affected, assumed, bogus, contrived, factitious, fake, false, feigned, forced, mechanical, mock, phony (also phoney), plastic, pretended, artificial, put-on, sham, simulated, spurious, strained, unnatural Antonyms: artless, genuine, natural, spontaneous, unaffected, uncontrived, unfeigned, unforced

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the front of a building : a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation Full Definition 1 : the front of a building; also : any face of a building given special architectural treatment 2 : a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect Examples the facade of the bank the windowless façade of the skyscraper They were trying to preserve the facade of a happy marriage. Variants: also fa·çade \fə-ˈsäd\ Origin: French façade, from Italian facciata, from faccia face, from Vulgar Latin *facia. First use: circa 1681 Synonyms: exterior, front (also façade), face, forehead, forepart Antonyms: back, rear, rearward, reverse facade 1

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unlimited power over a country : a country's independent authority and the right to govern itself Full Definition 1 obsolete : supreme excellence or an example of it 2 a : supreme power especially over a body politic b : freedom from external control : autonomy c : controlling influence 3 : one that is sovereign; especially : an autonomous state Other forms: plural sov·er·eign·ties Examples upon leaving home she felt that she had achieved sovereignty for the first time in her life as parts of the same sovereignty, the states should not enact laws intended to harm one another economically Variants: also sov·ran·ty \ˈsä-v(ə-)rən-tē, -vərn-tē also ˈsə-\ Origin: Middle English soverainte, from Anglo-French sovereinté, from soverein (see 2sovereign ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: autonomy, independence, independency, liberty, self-determination, self-governance, self-government, freedom (also sovranty) Antonyms: dependence (also dependance), heteronomy, subjection, unfreedom

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thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something Full Definition : careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent synonyms see cautious cir·cum·spec·tion \ˌsər-kəm-ˈspek-shən\ noun cir·cum·spect·ly \ˈsər-kəm-ˌspek(t)-lē\ adverb Examples she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse Origin: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, from past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum- + specere to look — more at spy. First use: 15th century Synonyms: alert, cautious, chary, careful, conservative, considerate, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary Antonyms: careless, heedless, incautious, unguarded, unmindful, unsafe, unwary

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of or relating to an entire system medical : of, relating to, or affecting the entire body Full Definition : of, relating to, or common to a system: as a : affecting the body generally b : supplying those parts of the body that receive blood through the aorta rather than through the pulmonary artery c : of, relating to, or being a pesticide that as used is harmless to the plant or higher animal but when absorbed into its sap or bloodstream makes the entire organism toxic to pests (as an insect or fungus) sys·tem·i·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples The company made some systemic changes to the way it operated. The problem seems to be systemic. First use: 1803 2systemic noun : a systemic pesticide First use: 1951

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14 consecutive nights. From old English

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someone or something that is difficult to understand or explain Full Definition 1 : an obscure speech or writing 2 : something hard to understand or explain 3 : an inscrutable or mysterious person synonyms see mystery Examples To his friends, he was always something of an enigma. one of the great enigmas of our time Origin: Latin aenigma, from Greek ainigmat-, ainigma, from ainissesthai to speak in riddles, from ainos fable. First use: 1539 Synonyms: closed book, conundrum, mystery, head-scratcher, mystification, puzzle, puzzlement, riddle, secret

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very bad and easily noticed Full Definition 1 archaic : distinguished 2 : conspicuous; especially : conspicuously bad : flagrant egre·gious·ly adverb egre·gious·ness noun Examples an egregious example of political bias the student's theme was marred by a number of egregious errors in spelling Origin: Latin egregius, from e- + greg-, grex herd — more at gregarious. First use: circa 1534 Synonyms: blatant, conspicuous, flagrant, glaring, gross, obvious, patent, pronounced, rank, striking

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prem·ise noun : a building and the area of land that it is on : a statement or idea that is accepted as being true and that is used as the basis of an argument Full Definition 1 a : a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference; specifically : either of the first two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn b : something assumed or taken for granted : presupposition 2 plural : matters previously stated; specifically : the preliminary and explanatory part of a deed or of a bill in equity 3 plural [from its being identified in the premises of the deed] a : a tract of land with the buildings thereon b : a building or part of a building usually with its appurtenances (as grounds) Examples They were asked to leave the premises. The company leases part of the premises to smaller businesses. The premises were searched by the police. Variants: also pre·miss \ˈpre-məs\ Origin: in sense 1, from Middle English premisse, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin praemissa, from Latin, feminine of praemissus, past participle of praemittere to place ahead, from prae- pre- + mittere to send; in other senses, from Middle English premisses, from Medieval Latin praemissa, from Latin, neuter plural of praemissus. First use: 14th century Synonyms: given, hypothetical, if, postulate, assumption (also premiss), presumption, presupposition, supposition 2pre·mise\ˈpre-məs also pri-ˈmīz\ transitive verb 1 a : to set forth beforehand as an introduction or a postulate b : to offer as a premise in an argument 2 : postulate 3 : to base on certain assumptions Other forms: pre·mised; pre·mis·ing Examples let us premise certain things, such as every person's need for love, before beginning our line of reasoning Origin: (see 1premise ). First use: 1526 Synonyms: hypothecate, hypothesize, postulate, assume, presume, presuppose, say, suppose

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: a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar : an object, activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else Full Definition 1 : a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money); broadly : figurative language — compare simile 2 : an object, activity, or idea treated as a metaphor : symbol 2 met·a·phor·ic \ˌme-tə-ˈfȯr-ik, -ˈfär-\ or met·a·phor·i·cal \-i-kəl\ adjective met·a·phor·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples “He was drowning in paperwork” is a metaphor in which having to deal with a lot of paperwork is being compared to drowning in an ocean of water. Her poems include many imaginative metaphors. a poet admired for her use of metaphor Origin: Middle English methaphor, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French metaphore, from Latin metaphora, from Greek, from metapherein to transfer, from meta- + pherein to bear — more at bear. First use: 15th century Synonyms: conceit

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too much pride in your own worth or goodness : an idea that shows imagination Full Definition 1 a (1) : a result of mental activity : thought (2) : individual opinion b : favorable opinion; especially : excessive appreciation of one's own worth or virtue 2 : a fancy item or trifle 3 a : a fanciful idea b : an elaborate or strained metaphor c : use or presence of such conceits in poetry d : an organizing theme or concept Examples His conceit has earned him many enemies. the conceit that the crowd at the outdoor rock concert was a vast sea of people waving to the beat of the music Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from conceivre. First use: 14th century Synonyms: metaphor, figure of speech Antonyms: humbleness, humility, modesty 2conceit transitive verb 1 obsolete : conceive, understand 2 chiefly dialect : imagine 3 dial British : to take a fancy to Examples after a huge meal like that, I cannot conceit eating another thing for the rest of the day First use: 1557 Synonyms: imagine [chiefly dialect], conceive, conjure (up), dream, envisage, envision, fancy, fantasize, fantasy, feature, ideate, image, picture, see, vision, visualize

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concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior : based on what you think is right and good : considered right and good by most people : agreeing with a standard of right behavior Full Definition 1 a : of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior : ethical b : expressing or teaching a conception of right behavior c : conforming to a standard of right behavior d : sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment e : capable of right and wrong action 2 : probable though not proved : virtual 3 : perceptual or psychological rather than tangible or practical in nature or effect mor·al·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb Examples The author avoids making moral judgments. Each story teaches an important moral lesson. He felt that he had a moral obligation to help the poor. Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin moralis, from mor-, mos custom. First use: 14th century Synonyms: all right, decent, ethical, honest, honorable, just, good, nice, right, righteous, right-minded, straight, true, upright, virtuous Antonyms: bad, black, dishonest, dishonorable, evil, evil-minded, immoral, indecent, sinful, unethical, unrighteous, wicked, wrong Synonym discussion: moral ethical virtuous righteous noble mean conforming to a standard of what is right and good. moral implies conformity to established sanctioned codes or accepted notions of right and wrong . ethical may suggest the involvement of more difficult or subtle questions of rightness, fairness, or equity . virtuous implies moral excellence in character . righteous stresses guiltlessness or blamelessness and often suggests the sanctimonious . noble implies moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean, or dubious in conduct and character . 2mor·al\ˈmȯr-əl, ˈmär-; 3 is mə-ˈral\ noun : a lesson that is learned from a story or an experience : proper ideas and beliefs about how to behave in a way that is considered right and good by most people Full Definition 1 a : the moral (see 1moral ) significance or practical lesson (as of a story) b : a passage pointing out usually in conclusion the lesson to be drawn from a story 2 plural a : moral practices or teachings : modes of conduct b : ethics 3 : morale Examples The moral of the story is to be satisfied with what you have. The moral here is: pay attention to the warning lights in your car. Socrates was accused of corrupting the morals of the youth of Athens. Origin: (see 1moral ). First use: 15th century

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not morally good or right : morally evil or wrong Full Definition : not moral; broadly : conflicting with generally or traditionally held moral principles im·mor·al·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb Examples Don't condemn her: there was nothing immoral about what she did. It was immoral of her to tell lies like that. First use: 1660 Synonyms: black, dark, evil, bad, iniquitous, nefarious, rotten, sinful, unethical, unlawful, unrighteous, unsavory, vicious, vile, villainous, wicked, wrong Antonyms: decent, ethical, good, honest, honorable, just, moral, right, righteous, sublime, upright, virtuous

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an explanation of where a word came from : the history of a word : the study of word histories Full Definition 1 : the history of a linguistic form (as a word) shown by tracing its development since its earliest recorded occurrence in the language where it is found, by tracing its transmission from one language to another, by analyzing it into its component parts, by identifying its cognates in other languages, or by tracing it and its cognates to a common ancestral form in an ancestral language 2 : a branch of linguistics concerned with etymologies Other forms: plural et·y·mol·o·gies et·y·mo·log·i·cal \-mə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective et·y·mo·log·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples Several different etymologies have been proposed. Origin: Middle English ethimologie, from Anglo-French, from Latin etymologia, from Greek, from etymon + -logia -logy. First use: 14th century

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linguistics : the study and description of how words are formed in language biology : the study of the form and structure of animals and plants : the form and structure of a plant or animal or any of its parts Full Definition 1 a : a branch of biology that deals with the form and structure of animals and plants b : the form and structure of an organism or any of its parts 2 a : a study and description of word formation (as inflection, derivation, and compounding) in language b : the system of word-forming elements and processes in a language 3 a : a study of structure or form b : structure, form 4 : the external structure of rocks in relation to the development of erosional forms or topographic features mor·pho·log·i·cal \ˌmȯr-fə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ also mor·pho·log·ic \-ˈlä-jik\ adjective mor·pho·log·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb mor·phol·o·gist \mȯr-ˈfä-lə-jist\ noun Origin: German Morphologie, from morph- + -logie -logy. First use: 1830

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an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion Full Definition 1 a : an assumption or concession made for the sake of argument b : an interpretation of a practical situation or condition taken as the ground for action 2 : a tentative assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical consequences 3 : the antecedent clause of a conditional statement Other forms: plural hy·poth·e·ses \-ˌsēz\ Examples Other chemists rejected his hypothesis. Their hypothesis is that watching excessive amounts of television reduces a person's ability to concentrate. The results of the experiment did not support his hypothesis. Origin: Greek, from hypotithenai to put under, suppose, from hypo- + tithenai to put — more at do. First use: circa 1656 Synonyms: theory, proposition, supposition, thesis Synonym discussion: hypothesis theory law mean a formula derived by inference from scientific data that explains a principle operating in nature. hypothesis implies insufficient evidence to provide more than a tentative explanation . theory implies a greater range of evidence and greater likelihood of truth . law implies a statement of order and relation in nature that has been found to be invariable under the same conditions .

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a long piece of writing on a particular subject that is done to earn a degree at a university : a statement that someone wants to discuss or prove Full Definition 1 a (1) : the unstressed part of a poetic foot especially in accentual verse (2) : the longer part of a poetic foot especially in quantitative verse b : the accented part of a musical measure : downbeat — compare arsis 2 a : a position or proposition that a person (as a candidate for scholastic honors) advances and offers to maintain by argument b : a proposition to be proved or one advanced without proof : hypothesis 3 : the first and least adequate stage of dialectic — compare synthesis 4 : a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view; especially : one written by a candidate for an academic degree Other forms: plural the·ses \ˈthē-ˌsēz\ Examples She wrote her thesis on Renaissance Nativity scenes. a master's thesis on the effects of global warming New evidence supports his thesis. Origin: in sense 1, Middle English, lowering of the voice, from Late Latin & Greek; Late Latin, from Greek, downbeat, more important part of a foot, literally, act of laying down; in other senses, Latin, from Greek, literally, act of laying down, from tithenai to put, lay down — more at do. First use: 14th century Synonyms: argument, assertion, contention

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a feeling of closeness and understanding that someone has for another person because of their similar qualities, ideas, or interests : a liking for or an attraction to something : a quality that makes people or things suited to each other Full Definition 1 : relationship by marriage 2 a : sympathy marked by community of interest : kinship b (1) : an attraction to or liking for something (2) : an attractive force between substances or particles that causes them to enter into and remain in chemical combination c : a person especially of the opposite sex having a particular attraction for one 3 a : likeness based on relationship or causal connection b : a relation between biological groups involving resemblance in structural plan and indicating a common origin synonyms see attraction Other forms: plural af·fin·i·ties Examples There's always been an affinity between us. He never felt any affinity with the other kids in his neighborhood. Origin: Middle English affinite, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French affinité, from Latin affinitas, from affinis bordering on, related by marriage, from ad- + finis end, border. First use: 14th century Synonyms: affection, inclination, aptitude, bent, bias, bone, devices, disposition, genius, habitude, impulse, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, turn

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to find or calculate the quantity or amount of (something) Full Definition transitive verb 1 a (1) : to limit by a quantifier (2) : to bind by prefixing a quantifier b : to make explicit the logical quantity of 2 : to determine, express, or measure the quantity of Other forms: quan·ti·fied; quan·ti·fy·ing quan·ti·fi·able \ˌkwän-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl\ adjective Examples It is difficult to quantify intelligence. Doctors have quantified the risks of smoking cigarettes. It is impossible to quantify the number of Web sites on the Internet. Origin: Medieval Latin quantificare, from Latin quantus how much. First use: circa 1840

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a strong feeling of dislike Full Definition 1 obsolete : opposition in feeling 2 : settled aversion or dislike 3 : an object of aversion synonyms see enmity Other forms: plural an·tip·a·thies Examples There has always been strong antipathy between the two groups. The author's antipathies and prejudices are obvious. Origin: Latin antipathia, from Greek antipatheia, from antipathēs of opposite feelings, from anti- + pathos experience — more at pathos. First use: 1592 Synonyms: animosity, animus, antagonism, enmity, bad blood, bitterness, gall, grudge, hostility, jaundice, rancor Antonyms: amity

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having the apex replaced by a plane section and especially by one parallel to the base 2 a : cut short : curtailed b : lacking an expected or normal element (as a syllable) at the beginning or end : catalectic First use: circa 1704

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an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something Full Definition 1 a : a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices b : an explanation to prevent misinterpretation c : a modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something 2 : a legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition has a hearing Examples His investment advice comes with a caveat: that the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy. Origin: Latin, let him beware, from cavēre — more at hear. First use: 1533

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thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something Full Definition : careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent synonyms see cautious cir·cum·spec·tion \ˌsər-kəm-ˈspek-shən\ noun cir·cum·spect·ly \ˈsər-kəm-ˌspek(t)-lē\ adverb Examples she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse Origin: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, from past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum- + specere to look — more at spy. First use: 15th century Synonyms: alert, cautious, chary, careful, conservative, considerate, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary Antonyms: careless, heedless, incautious, unguarded, unmindful, unsafe, unwary

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medical : showing that a particular disease is present : relating to or showing symptoms of a disease : showing the existence of a particular problem Full Definition 1 a : being a symptom of a disease b : having the characteristics of a particular disease but arising from another cause 2 : concerned with, affecting, or having symptoms 3 : characteristic, indicative symp·tom·at·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples a fever's refusal to respond to antibiotics is symptomatic of a viral infection First use: 1698 Synonyms: classic, diagnostic (also diagnostical), discriminating, distinct, distinctive, distinguishing, identifying, individual, peculiar, proper, characteristic, typical Antonyms: atypical, nontypical, uncharacteristic, untypical

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an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion Full Definition 1 a : an assumption or concession made for the sake of argument b : an interpretation of a practical situation or condition taken as the ground for action 2 : a tentative assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical consequences 3 : the antecedent clause of a conditional statement Other forms: plural hy·poth·e·ses \-ˌsēz\ Examples Other chemists rejected his hypothesis. Their hypothesis is that watching excessive amounts of television reduces a person's ability to concentrate. The results of the experiment did not support his hypothesis. Origin: Greek, from hypotithenai to put under, suppose, from hypo- + tithenai to put — more at do. First use: circa 1656 Synonyms: theory, proposition, supposition, thesis Synonym discussion: hypothesis theory law mean a formula derived by inference from scientific data that explains a principle operating in nature. hypothesis implies insufficient evidence to provide more than a tentative explanation . theory implies a greater range of evidence and greater likelihood of truth . law implies a statement of order and relation in nature that has been found to be invariable under the same conditions .

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of, relating to, or concerned with the art of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people of a question : asked in order to make a statement rather than to get an answer Full Definition 1 a : of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric b : employed for rhetorical effect; especially : asked merely for effect with no answer expected 2 a : given to rhetoric : grandiloquent b : verbal rhe·tor·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples My question was rhetorical. I wasn't really expecting an answer. you can skip over the rhetorical passages and still get the gist of the essay Variants: also rhe·tor·ic \ri-ˈtȯr-ik, -ˈtär-\ Origin: (see rhetoric ). First use: 15th century Synonyms: bombastic, flatulent, fustian, gaseous, gassy, grandiloquent, oratorical, orotund, windy Antonyms: unrhetorical

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a set of methods, rules, or ideas that are important in a science or art : a particular procedure or set of procedures Full Definition 1 : a body of methods, rules, and postulates employed by a discipline : a particular procedure or set of procedures 2 : the analysis of the principles or procedures of inquiry in a particular field Other forms: plural meth·od·ol·o·gies Examples He blamed the failure of their research on poor methodology. for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of Origin: New Latin methodologia, from Latin methodus + -logia -logy. First use: 1800 Synonyms: line, course, policy, procedure, program

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anger caused by something that is unfair or wrong Full Definition : anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean synonyms see anger Examples The decision to close the factory has aroused the indignation of the townspeople. He adopted a tone of moral indignation. Origin: (see indignant ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: angriness, birse [chiefly Scottish], choler, furor, fury, anger, irateness, ire, lividity, lividness, mad, madness, mood [archaic], outrage, rage, spleen, wrath, wrathfulness Antonyms: delight, pleasure

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: a person or thing that is perfect or excellent in some way and should be considered a model or example to be copied Full Definition : a model of excellence or perfection Examples in Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as the one knight who is a paragon of virtue Origin: Middle French, from Old Italian paragone, literally, touchstone, from paragonare to test on a touchstone, from Greek parakonan to sharpen, from para- + akonē whetstone, from akē point; akin to Greek akmē point — more at edge. First use: circa 1548 Synonyms: beau ideal, classic, eidolon, exemplar, idea, model, nonesuch, nonpareil, ideal, patron saint 2paragon transitive verb 1 : to compare with : parallel 2 : to put in rivalry : match 3 obsolete : surpass First use: circa 1586

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an image of a person Full Definition : an image or representation especially of a person; especially : a crude figure representing a hated person Other forms: plural ef·fi·gies in effigy : publicly in the form of an effigy Origin: Middle French effigie, from Latin effigies, from effingere to form, from ex- + fingere to shape — more at dough. First use: 1539

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not allowing something (such as water or light) to enter or pass through : not bothered or affected by something Full Definition 1 a : not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable b : not capable of being damaged or harmed 2 : not capable of being affected or disturbed im·per·vi·ous·ly adverb im·per·vi·ous·ness noun Examples the material for this coat is supposed to be impervious to rain the rain forest is impervious to all but the most dedicated explorers Origin: Latin impervius, from in- + pervius pervious. First use: 1640 Synonyms: impenetrable, impermeable, tight Antonyms: penetrable, permeable, pervious

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to leave the position of being a king or queen : to fail to do what is required by (a duty or responsibility) Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to cast off : discard 2 : to relinquish (as sovereign power) formallyintransitive verb : to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function Other forms: ab·di·cat·ed; ab·di·cat·ing ab·di·ca·ble \-kə-bəl\ adjective ab·di·ca·tion \ˌab-di-ˈkā-shən\ noun ab·di·ca·tor \ˈab-di-ˌkā-tər\ noun Examples The king was forced to abdicate. The king abdicated the throne. Origin: Latin abdicatus, past participle of abdicare, from ab- + dicare to proclaim — more at diction. First use: 1541 Synonyms: abnegate, cede, relinquish, renounce, resign, step aside (from), step down (from), surrender Synonym discussion: abdicate renounce resign mean to give up a position with no possibility of resuming it. abdicate implies a giving up of sovereign power or sometimes an evading of responsibility such as that of a parent . renounce may replace it but often implies additionally a sacrifice for a greater end . resign applies to the giving up of an unexpired office or trust .

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a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion Full Definition 1 capitalized : a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c. holding that the wise man should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submissive to natural law 2 : one apparently or professedly indifferent to pleasure or pain Origin: Middle English, from Latin stoicus, from Greek stōïkos, literally, of the portico, from Stoa (Poikilē) the Painted Portico, portico at Athens where Zeno taught. First use: 14th century 2sto·ic\ˈstō-ik\ adjective : showing no emotion especially when something bad is happening Full Definition 1 capitalized : of, relating to, or resembling the Stoics (see 1stoic ) or their doctrines 2 : not affected by or showing passion or feeling; especially : firmly restraining response to pain or distress synonyms see impassive sto·ical·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples He had a stoic expression on his face. after waiting six years for permission to immigrate to the U.S., the family is stoic about a six-month postponement Variants: or sto·i·cal \-i-kəl\ Origin: (see 1stoic ). First use: 15th century Synonyms: forbearing, long-suffering, patient (or stoical), tolerant, uncomplaining Antonyms: complaining, fed up, impatient, kvetching, kvetchy, protesting

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a situation of confusion and wild behavior in which the people in a country, group, organization, etc., are not controlled by rules or laws Full Definition 1 a : absence of government b : a state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority c : a utopian society of individuals who enjoy complete freedom without government 2 a : absence or denial of any authority or established order b : absence of order : disorder 3 : anarchism Examples Anarchy reigned in the empire's remote provinces. When the teacher was absent, there was anarchy in the classroom. Origin: Medieval Latin anarchia, from Greek, from anarchos having no ruler, from an- + archos ruler — more at arch-. First use: 1539 Synonyms: lawlessness, misrule

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grammar : having the form of a statement rather than a question or a command Full Definition : making a declaration : declaratory de·clar·a·tive·ly adverb Examples “They went to school” is a declarative sentence. First use: 1628

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too confident especially in a way that is rude : done or made without permission, right, or good reason Full Definition : overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties pre·sump·tu·ous·ly adverb pre·sump·tu·ous·ness noun Examples it's a little presumptuous of you to assume that I'm your new best friend just because I invited you along the presumptuous doctor didn't even bother to explain to me the treatment that I would be receiving Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French presumptious, from Late Latin praesumptuosus, irregular from praesumptio (see presume ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: bold, familiar, forward, free, immodest, overfamiliar, presuming Antonyms: modest, unassuming

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to such extent or degree | First use: 1596

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: of or relating to how much there is of something : of or relating to the quantity or amount of something Full Definition 1 : of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity 2 : of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity or amount 3 : based on quantity; specifically of classical verse : based on temporal quantity or duration of sounds quan·ti·ta·tive·ly adverb quan·ti·ta·tive·ness noun Examples Scientists are gathering quantitative information about human intelligence. Origin: Medieval Latin quantitativus, from Latin quantitat-, quantitas quantity. First use: 1581

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: something (such as a word, an object, or an event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where it does not belong in a story, movie, etc. : a person or a thing that seems to belong to the past and not to fit in the present Full Definition 1 : an error in chronology; especially : a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other 2 : a person or a thing that is chronologically out of place; especially : one from a former age that is incongruous in the present 3 : the state or condition of being chronologically out of place anach·ro·nis·tic \ə-ˌna-krə-ˈnis-tik\ also ana·chron·ic \ˌa-nə-ˈkrä-nik\ adjective anach·ro·nis·ti·cal·ly \ə-ˌna-krə-ˈnis-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb anach·ro·nous \ə-ˈna-krə-nəs\ adjective anach·ro·nous·ly adverb Examples The novel is full of anachronisms. He's an old-fashioned politician who is seen by many of his colleagues as an anachronism. Origin: probably from Middle Greek anachronismos, from anachronizesthai to be an anachronism, from Late Greek anachronizein to be late, from Greek ana- + chronos time. First use: 1617

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something written or said in memory of a dead person ; especially : words written on a gravestone Full Definition 1 : an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there 2 : a brief statement commemorating or epitomizing a deceased person or something past ep·i·taph·ial \ˌe-pə-ˈta-fē-əl\ adjective ep·i·taph·ic \-ˈta-fik\ adjective Examples The epitaph reads “In loving memory of John Gray: husband, father, soldier.” Origin: Middle English epitaphe, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin epitaphium, from Latin, funeral oration, from Greek epitaphion, from epi- + taphos tomb, funeral. First use: 14th century

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to be useful or helpful to (someone or something) Full Definition intransitive verb : to be of use or advantage : serve transitive verb : to produce or result in as a benefit or advantage : gain avail oneself of also avail of : to make use of : take advantage of Examples Our best efforts did not avail. all your begging will not avail you in the least Origin: Middle English, Anglo-French availler, probably from a- (from Latin ad-) + valer, valoir to be of worth, from Latin valēre — more at wield. First use: 14th century Synonyms: advantage, benefit, help, profit, serve 2avail\ə-ˈvāl\ noun : help toward reaching a goal Full Definition : advantage toward attainment of a goal or purpose : use Examples although I appreciate the concern, your help would be of little avail in this situation Origin: (see 1avail ). First use: 15th century Synonyms: account, use, mileage, service, serviceability, serviceableness, usefulness, utility Antonyms: uselessness, worthlessness

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: the act of making something better or more acceptable : the act of exchanging something for money, an award, etc. Christianity : the act of saving people from sin and evil : the fact of being saved from sin or evil Full Definition : the act, process, or an instance of redeeming Examples the redemption of his reputation a sinner's search for redemption Origin: Middle English redempcioun, from Anglo-French redempcion, from Latin redemption-, redemptio, from redimere to redeem. First use: 14th century

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feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry Full Definition : feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy : filled with or marked by indignation in·dig·nant·ly adverb Examples She wrote an indignant letter to the editor. He was very indignant about the changes. an indignant tone of voice Origin: Latin indignant-, indignans, present participle of indignari to be indignant, from indignus unworthy, from in- + dignus worthy — more at decent. First use: 1590 Synonyms: angered, apoplectic, ballistic, cheesed off [chiefly British], choleric, enraged, foaming, fuming, furious, hopping, horn-mad, hot, incensed, angry, inflamed (also enflamed), infuriate, infuriated, irate, ireful, livid, mad, outraged, rabid, rankled, riled, riley, roiled, shirty [chiefly British], sore, steamed up, steaming, teed off, ticked, wrathful, wroth Antonyms: angerless, delighted, pleased

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an agreement to stop fighting a war Full Definition : temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement between the opponents : truce Examples both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days Origin: French or New Latin; French, from New Latin armistitium, from Latin arma + -stitium (as in solstitium solstice). First use: 1706 Synonyms: truce, cease-fire

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a disease that causes many people to die Full Definition 1 : a contagious or infectious epidemic disease that is virulent and devastating; especially : bubonic plague 2 : something that is destructive or pernicious Examples After years of war and pestilence, few people remained in the city. the fear that terrorists could unleash a pestilence that would wreak unspeakable havoc First use: 14th century Synonyms: pest, plague

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language that describes something as better or worse than it really is Full Definition : extravagant exaggeration (as “mile-high ice-cream cones”) hy·per·bo·list \-list\ noun Examples “enough food to feed a whole army” is a common example of hyperbole Origin: Latin, from Greek hyperbolē excess, hyperbole, hyperbola, from hyperballein to exceed, from hyper- + ballein to throw — more at devil. First use: 15th century Synonyms: caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery, exaggeration, magnification, overstatement, padding, stretching Antonyms: meiosis, understatement

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to split and move out in different directions from a single point : to be or become different Full Definition intransitive verb 1 a : to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart b : to become or be different in character or form : differ in opinion 2 : to turn aside from a path or course : deviate 3 : to be mathematically divergent transitive verb : deflect synonyms see swerve Other forms: di·verged; di·verg·ing Examples A prism causes rays of light to diverge. They were close friends in college, but after graduation, their lives diverged. Origin: Medieval Latin divergere, from Latin dis- + vergere to incline — more at wrench. First use: 1665 Synonyms: detour, deviate, turn, sheer, swerve, swing, turn off, veer, wheel Antonyms: converge, join

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traveling from place to place : staying in a place for only a short amount of time Full Definition : traveling from place to place; especially : covering a circuit itinerant noun itin·er·ant·ly adverb Examples an itinerant musician can see a lot of the world Origin: Late Latin itinerant-, itinerans, present participle of itinerari to journey, from Latin itiner-, iter journey, way; akin to Hittite itar way, Latin ire to go — more at issue. First use: circa 1576 Synonyms: ambulant, ambulatory, errant, fugitive, gallivanting (also galavanting), nomad, nomadic, perambulatory, peregrine, peripatetic, ranging, roaming, roving, vagabond, vagrant, wandering, wayfaring, on the move

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an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning Full Definition 1 a : the suggesting of a meaning by a word apart from the thing it explicitly names or describes b : something suggested by a word or thing : implication 2 : the signification of something 3 : an essential property or group of properties of a thing named by a term in logic — compare denotation con·no·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective Examples a word with negative connotations For many people, the word “fat” has negative connotations. The word “childlike” has connotations of innocence. Origin: (see connote ). First use: 1532

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: the act or process of damaging or ruining something : the act of treating someone or something poorly and without respect Full Definition 1 : the act or process of degrading 2 a : decline to a low, destitute, or demoralized state b : moral or intellectual decadence : degeneration deg·ra·da·tive \ˈde-grə-ˌdā-tiv\ adjective Examples English teachers bemoaning the degradation of the language that e-mail and instant messaging have allegedly brought about. the belief that moral degradation is an unmistakable sign of a nation in decline First use: circa 1535 Synonyms: decadence, declension, declination, degeneracy, degeneration, decline, dégringolade, descent, deterioration, devolution, downfall, downgrade, ebb, eclipse, fall Antonyms: ascent, rise, upswing

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too confident especially in a way that is rude : done or made without permission, right, or good reason Full Definition : overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties pre·sump·tu·ous·ly adverb pre·sump·tu·ous·ness noun Examples it's a little presumptuous of you to assume that I'm your new best friend just because I invited you along the presumptuous doctor didn't even bother to explain to me the treatment that I would be receiving Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French presumptious, from Late Latin praesumptuosus, irregular from praesumptio (see presume ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: bold, familiar, forward, free, immodest, overfamiliar, presuming Antonyms: modest, unassuming

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a short story about an interesting or funny event or occurrence Full Definition : a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident Other forms: plural anecdotes also an·ec·dota \ˌa-nik-ˈdō-tə\ Examples He told us all sorts of humorous anecdotes about his childhood. told us once again that anecdote about the dog and the bike Origin: French, from Greek anekdota unpublished items, from neuter plural of anekdotos unpublished, from a- + ekdidonai to publish, from ex out + didonai to give — more at ex-, date. First use: circa 1721 Synonyms: story, tale, yarn

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lack of honesty : the condition of being mendacious Full Definition 1 : the quality or state of being mendacious 2 : lie Other forms: plural men·dac·i·ties Examples highly fictionalized “memoirs” in which the facts were few and the mendacities many you need to overcome this deplorable mendacity, or no one will ever believe anything you say First use: 1646 Synonyms: fable, fabrication, fairy tale, falsehood, falsity, fib, lie, prevarication, story, tale, taradiddle (or tarradiddle), untruth, whopper Antonyms: truth

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a political leader who tries to get support by making false claims and promises and using arguments based on emotion rather than reason Full Definition 1 : a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power 2 : a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times dem·a·gogu·ery \-ˌgä-g(ə-)rē\ noun dem·a·gogy \-ˌgä-gē, -ˌgä-jē, -ˌgō-jē\ noun Examples His opponent called him a bigoted demagogue. that politician is just a demagogue who preys upon people's fears and prejudices Variants: less commonly dem·a·gog Origin: Greek dēmagōgos, from dēmos people (perhaps akin to Greek daiesthai to divide) + agōgos leading, from agein to lead — more at tide, agent. First use: 1648 Synonyms: agitator (also demagog), exciter, firebrand, fomenter, incendiary, inciter, instigator, kindler, provocateur, rabble-rouser 2dem·a·gogue\ˈde-mə-ˌgäg\ intransitive verb : to behave like a demagoguetransitive verb : to treat (as an issue) in the manner of a demagogue Other forms: dem·a·gogued also dem·a·goged; dem·a·gogu·ing also dem·a·gog·ing Variants: less commonly dem·a·gog Origin: (see 1demagogue ). First use: 1656

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: doing or involving a lot of sitting : not doing or involving much physical activity : staying or living in one place instead of moving to different places Full Definition 1 : not migratory : settled 2 a : doing or requiring much sitting b : not physically active 3 : permanently attached Examples Editing the dictionary is a sedentary job. The work is very sedentary. Their health problems were caused by their sedentary lifestyles. Origin: Middle French sedentaire, from Latin sedentarius, from sedent-, sedens, present participle of sedēre to sit — more at sit. First use: 1598

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not believable or realistic : not plausible Full Definition : not plausible : provoking disbelief im·plau·si·bil·i·ty \-ˌplȯ-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun im·plau·si·bly \-ˈplȯ-zə-blē\ adverb Examples She's been making implausible claims. He gave an implausible excuse for showing up late for work. The novel has an implausible ending. First use: circa 1677 Synonyms: fantastic (also fantastical), incredible, inconceivable, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unconvincing, unimaginable, unthinkable Antonyms: believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable, plausible, supposable, thinkable

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too confident especially in a way that is rude : done or made without permission, right, or good reason Full Definition : overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties pre·sump·tu·ous·ly adverb pre·sump·tu·ous·ness noun Examples it's a little presumptuous of you to assume that I'm your new best friend just because I invited you along the presumptuous doctor didn't even bother to explain to me the treatment that I would be receiving Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French presumptious, from Late Latin praesumptuosus, irregular from praesumptio (see presume ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: bold, familiar, forward, free, immodest, overfamiliar, presuming Antonyms: modest, unassuming

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Examples it's rather presuming of you to expect to be our first choice for the award I thought it presuming of him to think that we would invite him along. First use: 15th century Synonyms: assumptive, bumptious, cavalier, chesty, haughty, highfalutin (also hifalutin), high-and-mighty, high-handed, high-hat, huffish, huffy, imperious, important, lofty, lordly, masterful, overweening, peremptory, pompous, arrogant, presumptuous, pretentious, self-asserting, self-assertive, sniffy, stiff-necked, supercilious, superior, toplofty (also toploftical), uppish, uppity Antonyms: humble, lowly, modest, unarrogant, unpretentious

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lack of honesty : the condition of being mendacious Full Definition 1 : the quality or state of being mendacious 2 : lie Other forms: plural men·dac·i·ties Examples highly fictionalized “memoirs” in which the facts were few and the mendacities many you need to overcome this deplorable mendacity, or no one will ever believe anything you say First use: 1646 Synonyms: fable, fabrication, fairy tale, falsehood, falsity, fib, lie, prevarication, story, tale, taradiddle (or tarradiddle), untruth, whopper Antonyms: truth

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a feeling of being frustrated or annoyed because of failure or disappointment Full Definition : disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure Examples The fact that he'd been unable to attend the funeral was a source of chagrin for Ted. She had gained five pounds over the winter, much to her chagrin. He decided to get a tattoo, to the chagrin of his parents. Origin: French, from chagrin sad. First use: circa 1681 2cha·grin\shə-ˈgrin\ transitive verb : to vex or unsettle by disappointing or humiliating Other forms: cha·grined \-ˈgrind\; cha·grin·ing \-ˈgri-niŋ\ Origin: (see 1chagrin ). First use: 1733

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anger caused by something that is unfair or wrong Full Definition : anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean synonyms see anger Examples The decision to close the factory has aroused the indignation of the townspeople. He adopted a tone of moral indignation. Origin: (see indignant ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: angriness, birse [chiefly Scottish], choler, furor, fury, anger, irateness, ire, lividity, lividness, mad, madness, mood [archaic], outrage, rage, spleen, wrath, wrathfulness Antonyms: delight, pleasure

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feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry Full Definition : feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy : filled with or marked by indignation in·dig·nant·ly adverb Examples She wrote an indignant letter to the editor. He was very indignant about the changes. an indignant tone of voice Origin: Latin indignant-, indignans, present participle of indignari to be indignant, from indignus unworthy, from in- + dignus worthy — more at decent. First use: 1590 Synonyms: angered, apoplectic, ballistic, cheesed off [chiefly British], choleric, enraged, foaming, fuming, furious, hopping, horn-mad, hot, incensed, angry, inflamed (also enflamed), infuriate, infuriated, irate, ireful, livid, mad, outraged, rabid, rankled, riled, riley, roiled, shirty [chiefly British], sore, steamed up, steaming, teed off, ticked, wrathful, wroth Antonyms: angerless, delighted, pleased

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to prove that (something) is not true : to say that (something) is not true Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous 2 : to deny the truth or accuracy of Other forms: re·fut·ed; re·fut·ing re·fut·able \-ˈfyü-tə-bəl\ adjective re·fut·ably \-blē\ adverb re·fut·er noun Examples The lawyer refuted the testimony of the witness. He refutes the notion that he's planning to retire soon. She refuted the allegations against her. Origin: Latin refutare to check, suppress, refute. First use: 1545 Synonyms: contradict, disaffirm, disallow, disavow, disclaim, disconfirm, disown, gainsay, negate, negative, deny, reject, repudiate Antonyms: acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, confirm, own

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a very strong desire to do something : the act of using force or pressure to make someone do something : the state of being forced to do something Full Definition 1 a : an act of compelling : the state of being compelled b : a force that compels 2 : an irresistible persistent impulse to perform an act (as excessive hand washing); also : the act itself Examples I gave in to one of my compulsions and ordered the chocolate dessert. We should be able to get them to cooperate without using compulsion. Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin compulsion-, compulsio, from Latin compellere to compel. First use: 15th century Synonyms: arm-twisting, coercion, force, constraint, duress, pressure

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a set of terms or articles constituting an agreement between governments 2 a : the act of surrendering or yielding b : the terms of surrender Examples her sudden capitulation surprised everyone; she usually debated for hours First use: 1535 Synonyms: capitulating, surrender, cession, handover, relinquishment, rendition, submission, submitting

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a building and the area of land that it is on : a statement or idea that is accepted as being true and that is used as the basis of an argument Full Definition 1 a : a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference; specifically : either of the first two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn b : something assumed or taken for granted : presupposition 2 plural : matters previously stated; specifically : the preliminary and explanatory part of a deed or of a bill in equity 3 plural [from its being identified in the premises of the deed] a : a tract of land with the buildings thereon b : a building or part of a building usually with its appurtenances (as grounds) Examples They were asked to leave the premises. The company leases part of the premises to smaller businesses. The premises were searched by the police. Variants: less commonly pre·miss Origin: in sense 1, from Middle English premisse, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin praemissa, from Latin, feminine of praemissus, past participle of praemittere to place ahead, from prae- pre- + mittere to send; in other senses, from Middle English premisses, from Medieval Latin praemissa, from Latin, neuter plural of praemissus. First use: 14th century Synonyms: given, hypothetical, if, postulate, assumption (also premiss), presumption, presupposition, supposition 2pre·mise\ˈpre-məs also pri-ˈmīz\ transitive verb 1 a : to set forth beforehand as an introduction or a postulate b : to offer as a premise in an argument 2 : postulate 3 : to base on certain assumptions Other forms: pre·mised; pre·mis·ing Examples let us premise certain things, such as every person's need for love, before beginning our line of reasoning Origin: (see 1premise ). First use: 1526 Synonyms: hypothecate, hypothesize, postulate, assume, presume, presuppose, say, suppose

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to use or develop (something) to get something else that has greater value Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to bet in a parlay 2 a : to exploit successfully b : to increase or otherwise transform into something of much greater value Origin: French paroli, noun, parlay, from Italian dialect, plural of parolo, perhaps from paro equal, from Latin par. First use: 1828 2parlay noun : a series of two or more bets so set up in advance that the original stake plus its winnings are risked on the successive wagers; broadly : the fresh risking of an original stake together with its winnings First use: 1904

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controlling the people of a country in a very strict way with complete power that cannot be opposed Full Definition 1 a : of or relating to centralized control by an autocratic leader or hierarchy : authoritarian, dictatorial; especially : despotic b : of or relating to a political regime based on subordination of the individual to the state and strict control of all aspects of the life and productive capacity of the nation especially by coercive measures (as censorship and terrorism) 2 a : advocating or characteristic of totalitarianism b : completely regulated by the state especially as an aid to national mobilization in an emergency c : exercising autocratic powers Origin: Italian totalitario, from totalità totality. First use: 1926 2totalitarian noun : an advocate or practitioner of totalitarianism First use: circa 1934

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an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something Full Definition 1 a : a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices b : an explanation to prevent misinterpretation c : a modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something 2 : a legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition has a hearing Examples His investment advice comes with a caveat: that the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy. Origin: Latin, let him beware, from cavēre — more at hear. First use: 1533

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to make (something or someone) English or more English Full Definition Usage: often capitalized transitive verb 1 : to make English in quality or characteristics 2 : to adapt (a foreign word, name, or phrase) to English usage: as a : to alter to a characteristic English form, sound, or spelling b : to convert (a name) to its English equivalent Other forms: an·gli·cized; an·gli·ciz·ing an·gli·ci·za·tion \ˌaŋ-glə-sə-ˈzā-shən\ noun often capitalized Examples The cookbook anglicized many exotic dishes to make them easier to prepare. First use: 1710

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very steep : happening in a very quick and sudden way : done too quickly and without enough thought or planning Full Definition 1 : precipitate 2 2 a : very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging in rise or fall b : having precipitous sides c : having a very steep ascent synonyms see steep pre·cip·i·tous·ly adverb pre·cip·i·tous·ness noun Examples There has been a precipitous decline in home sales recently. People were shocked by his precipitous fall from political power. Origin: French précipiteux, from Middle French, from Latin precipitium precipice. First use: 1646 Synonyms: cursory, drive-by, flying, gadarene, headlong, helter-skelter, hurried, overhasty, pell-mell, precipitate, hasty, rash, rushed Antonyms: deliberate, unhurried, unrushed

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mental strength and courage that allows someone to face danger, pain, etc. Full Definition 1 : strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage 2 obsolete : strength Examples She has endured disappointments with fortitude and patience. it was only with the greatest fortitude that the Pilgrims were able to survive their first winter in Plymouth Origin: Middle English, from Latin fortitudin-, fortitudo, from fortis. First use: 12th century Synonyms: backbone, constancy, fiber, grit, grittiness, guts, intestinal fortitude, pluck, spunk Antonyms: spinelessness

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a political leader who tries to get support by making false claims and promises and using arguments based on emotion rather than reason Full Definition 1 : a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power 2 : a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times dem·a·gogu·ery \-ˌgä-g(ə-)rē\ noun dem·a·gogy \-ˌgä-gē, -ˌgä-jē, -ˌgō-jē\ noun Examples His opponent called him a bigoted demagogue. that politician is just a demagogue who preys upon people's fears and prejudices Variants: less commonly dem·a·gog Origin: Greek dēmagōgos, from dēmos people (perhaps akin to Greek daiesthai to divide) + agōgos leading, from agein to lead — more at tide, agent. First use: 1648 Synonyms: agitator (also demagog), exciter, firebrand, fomenter, incendiary, inciter, instigator, kindler, provocateur, rabble-rouser 2dem·a·gogue\ˈde-mə-ˌgäg\ intransitive verb : to behave like a demagoguetransitive verb : to treat (as an issue) in the manner of a demagogue Other forms: dem·a·gogued also dem·a·goged; dem·a·gogu·ing also dem·a·gog·ing Variants: less commonly dem·a·gog Origin: (see 1demagogue ). First use: 1656

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not able to be corrected or changed Full Definition : incapable of being corrected or amended: as a (1) : not reformable : depraved (2) : delinquent b : not manageable : unruly c : unalterable, inveterate in·cor·ri·gi·bil·i·ty \-ˌkȯr-ə-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌkär-\ noun incorrigible noun in·cor·ri·gi·ble·ness \-ˈkȯr-ə-jə-bəl-nəs, -ˈkär-\ noun in·cor·ri·gi·bly \-blē\ adverb Examples an incorrigible habit of playing practical jokes He is always the class clown and his teachers say he is incorrigible. Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin incorrigibilis, from Latin in- + corrigere to correct — more at correct. First use: 14th century Synonyms: hopeless, incurable, irrecoverable, irredeemable, irreformable, irremediable, irretrievable, unrecoverable, unredeemable Antonyms: curable, reclaimable, recoverable, redeemable, reformable, remediable, retrievable, savable (or saveable)

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1 : leadership or rule by an elite 2 : the selectivity of the elite; especially : snobbery 3 : consciousness of being or belonging to an elite elit·ist \-ˈlē-tist\ noun or adjective First use: 1947

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truth or accuracy : the quality of being truthful or honest Full Definition 1 : devotion to the truth : truthfulness 2 : power of conveying or perceiving truth 3 : conformity with truth or fact : accuracy 4 : something true Other forms: plural ve·rac·i·ties Examples We questioned the veracity of his statements. The jury did not doubt the veracity of the witness. Origin: (see veracious ). First use: circa 1623 Synonyms: integrity, probity, truthfulness, honesty, verity Antonyms: deceit, deceitfulness, dishonesty, lying, mendaciousness, mendacity, untruthfulness

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relating to the regular changes in a person or thing that happen in 24-hour periods Full Definition : being, having, characterized by, or occurring in approximately 24-hour periods or cycles (as of biological activity or function) Origin: Latin circa about + dies day + English 2-an — more at deity. First use: 1959

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``` : a performance of something Full Definition : the act or result of rendering: as a : surrender b : translation c : performance, interpretation Examples a moving rendition of an old gospel song a new rendition of the text in English Origin: obsolete French, from Middle French, alteration of reddition, from Late Latin reddition-, redditio, from Latin reddere to return. First use: 1601 Synonyms: interpretation, performance, reading, account, version ```

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the ability to think clearly and make good decisions Full Definition : keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters synonyms see discernment Examples Her political acumen won her the election. a lack of business acumen Origin: Latin acumin-, acumen, literally, point, from acuere. First use: circa 1579 Synonyms: astuteness, caginess (also cageyness), canniness, clear-sightedness, foxiness, hardheadedness, intelligence, keenness, knowingness, sharpness, shrewdness, wit

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a person who believes that government and laws are not necessary Full Definition 1 : a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power 2 : a person who believes in, advocates, or promotes anarchism or anarchy; especially : one who uses violent means to overthrow the established order anarchist or an·ar·chis·tic \ˌa-nər-ˈkis-tik, -(ˌ)när-\ adjective First use: 1678

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medical : a condition of the eye that makes it difficult to see objects that are far away Full Definition 1 : a condition in which the visual images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye resulting especially in defective vision of distant objects 2 : a lack of foresight or discernment : a narrow view of something my·o·pic \-ˈō-pik, -ˈä-\ adjective my·o·pi·cal·ly \-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples She wears eyeglasses to correct her myopia. Origin: New Latin, from Greek myōpia, from myōp-, myōps. First use: circa 1752

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to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people : to make (a new law) known officially and publicly Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to make (as a doctrine) known by open declaration : proclaim 2 a : to make known or public the terms of (a proposed law) b : to put (a law) into action or force synonyms see declare Other forms: pro·mul·gat·ed; pro·mul·gat·ing pro·mul·ga·tion \ˌprä-məl-ˈgā-shən; ˌprō-(ˌ)məl-, (ˌ)prō-ˌ\ noun pro·mul·ga·tor \ˈprä-məl-ˌgā-tər; prō-ˈməl-, prə-ˈ, ˈprō-(ˌ)\ noun Examples Her ideas have been widely promulgated on the Internet. The law was promulgated in April 1988. Origin: Latin promulgatus, past participle of promulgare, from pro- forward + -mulgare (probably akin to mulgēre to milk, extract) — more at emulsion. First use: 1530 Synonyms: advertise, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate, flash, give out, herald, placard, post, proclaim, announce, publicize, publish, release, sound, trumpet

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to leave the position of being a king or queen : to fail to do what is required by (a duty or responsibility) Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to cast off : discard 2 : to relinquish (as sovereign power) formallyintransitive verb : to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function Other forms: ab·di·cat·ed; ab·di·cat·ing ab·di·ca·ble \-kə-bəl\ adjective ab·di·ca·tion \ˌab-di-ˈkā-shən\ noun ab·di·ca·tor \ˈab-di-ˌkā-tər\ noun Examples The king was forced to abdicate. The king abdicated the throne. Origin: Latin abdicatus, past participle of abdicare, from ab- + dicare to proclaim — more at diction. First use: 1541 Synonyms: abnegate, cede, relinquish, renounce, resign, step aside (from), step down (from), surrender Synonym discussion: abdicate renounce resign mean to give up a position with no possibility of resuming it. abdicate implies a giving up of sovereign power or sometimes an evading of responsibility such as that of a parent . renounce may replace it but often implies additionally a sacrifice for a greater end . resign applies to the giving up of an unexpired office or trust .

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: an amount of difference or change law : an official decision or document that allows someone to do something that is not usually allowed by the rules Full Definition 1 : the fact, quality, or state of being variable or variant : difference, variation 2 : the fact or state of being in disagreement : dissension, dispute 3 : a disagreement between two parts of the same legal proceeding that must be consonant 4 : a license to do some act contrary to the usual rule 5 : the square of the standard deviation synonyms see discord at variance : not in harmony or agreement Examples There was some variance in the results. We noticed a slight variance between the quality of the samples. He had to get a variance to add a garage on to his house. First use: 14th century Synonyms: conflict, disaccord, discordance, discordancy, disharmony, dissension (also dissention), dissent, dissidence, dissonance, disunion, disunity, division, friction, infighting, inharmony, schism, strife, discord, war, warfare Antonyms: accord, agreement, concord, concordance, harmony, peace

Answer 392

lack of honesty : the condition of being mendacious Full Definition 1 : the quality or state of being mendacious 2 : lie Other forms: plural men·dac·i·ties Examples highly fictionalized “memoirs” in which the facts were few and the mendacities many you need to overcome this deplorable mendacity, or no one will ever believe anything you say First use: 1646 Synonyms: fable, fabrication, fairy tale, falsehood, falsity, fib, lie, prevarication, story, tale, taradiddle (or tarradiddle), untruth, whopper Antonyms: truth

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an agreement to stop fighting a war Full Definition : temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement between the opponents : truce Examples both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days Origin: French or New Latin; French, from New Latin armistitium, from Latin arma + -stitium (as in solstitium solstice). First use: 1706 Synonyms: truce, cease-fire

Answer 394

not easily stopped or pulled apart : firm or strong : continuing for a long time : very determined to do something Full Definition 1 a : not easily pulled apart : cohesive b : tending to adhere or cling especially to another substance 2 a : persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired b : retentive synonyms see strong te·na·ci·ous·ly adverb te·na·cious·ness noun Examples The company has a tenacious hold on the market. a tenacious trainer, she adheres to her grueling swimming schedule no matter what Origin: Latin tenac-, tenax tending to hold fast, from tenēre to hold. First use: 1607 Synonyms: dogged, insistent, patient, persevering, pertinacious, persistent Antonyms: nonadhesive

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music : having a pleasing mixture or combination of notes : having parts that are related or combined in a pleasing way : not experiencing disagreement or fighting Full Definition 1 : musically concordant 2 : having the parts agreeably related : congruous 3 : marked by accord in sentiment or action har·mo·ni·ous·ly adverb har·mo·ni·ous·ness noun Examples The living room was decorated in harmonious colors. a harmonious combination of flavors First use: 1530 Synonyms: canorous, euphonic, euphonious, harmonizing, melodious, musical, symphonic, symphonious, tuneful Antonyms: discordant, disharmonious, dissonant, inharmonious, tuneless, unmelodious, unmusical

Answer 396

to play or sing different musical notes that sound pleasing together : to play or sing in harmony : to be combined or go together in a pleasing way : to be in harmony : to cause (two or more things) to be combined or to go together in a pleasing or effective way Full Definition intransitive verb 1 : to play or sing in harmony 2 : to be in harmonytransitive verb 1 : to bring into consonance or accord 2 : to provide or accompany with harmony Other forms: har·mo·nized; har·mo·niz·ing har·mo·ni·za·tion \ˌhär-mə-nə-ˈzā-shən\ noun har·mo·niz·er \ˈhär-mə-ˌnī-zər\ noun Examples A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner. Their beliefs did not always harmonize. The singers harmonized their voices beautifully. First use: 15th century Synonyms: agree, assort, blend, chime, chime in, conform, consort, coordinate, groove Antonyms: clash, collide, conflict

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not able to be corrected or changed Full Definition : incapable of being corrected or amended: as a (1) : not reformable : depraved (2) : delinquent b : not manageable : unruly c : unalterable, inveterate in·cor·ri·gi·bil·i·ty \-ˌkȯr-ə-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌkär-\ noun incorrigible noun in·cor·ri·gi·ble·ness \-ˈkȯr-ə-jə-bəl-nəs, -ˈkär-\ noun in·cor·ri·gi·bly \-blē\ adverb Examples an incorrigible habit of playing practical jokes He is always the class clown and his teachers say he is incorrigible. Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin incorrigibilis, from Latin in- + corrigere to correct — more at correct. First use: 14th century Synonyms: hopeless, incurable, irrecoverable, irredeemable, irreformable, irremediable, irretrievable, unrecoverable, unredeemable Antonyms: curable, reclaimable, recoverable, redeemable, reformable, remediable, retrievable, savable (or saveable)

Answer 398

a confident and daring quality that is often seen as shocking or rude : an audacious quality Full Definition 1 : the quality or state of being audacious: as a : intrepid boldness b : bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints 2 : an audacious act — usually used in plural synonyms see temerity Other forms: plural au·dac·i·ties Examples I could not believe their audacity. He had the audacity to suggest that it was all my fault. Origin: Middle English audacite, from Latin audac-, audax. First use: 15th century Synonyms: audaciousness, effrontery, brashness, brass, brassiness, brazenness, cheek, cheekiness, chutzpah (also chutzpa or hutzpah or hutzpa), crust, face, gall, nerve, nerviness, pertness, presumption, presumptuousness, sauce, sauciness, temerity

Answer 399

too confident especially in a way that is rude : done or made without permission, right, or good reason Full Definition : overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties pre·sump·tu·ous·ly adverb pre·sump·tu·ous·ness noun Examples it's a little presumptuous of you to assume that I'm your new best friend just because I invited you along the presumptuous doctor didn't even bother to explain to me the treatment that I would be receiving Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French presumptious, from Late Latin praesumptuosus, irregular from praesumptio (see presume ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: bold, familiar, forward, free, immodest, overfamiliar, presuming Antonyms: modest, unassuming

Answer 400

even though Full Definition : conceding the fact that : even though : although Examples She appeared on the show, albeit briefly. It was an amazing computer, albeit expensive. Origin: Middle English, literally, all though it be. First use: 14th century Synonyms: although, as, howbeit, much as, notwithstanding, though, when, whereas, while, whilst [chiefly British]

Answer 401

a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive Full Definition : the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also : the expression so substituted eu·phe·mist \-mist\ noun eu·phe·mis·tic \ˌyü-fə-ˈmis-tik\ adjective eu·phe·mis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples using “eliminate” as a euphemism for “kill” Origin: Greek euphēmismos, from euphēmos auspicious, sounding good, from eu- + phēmē speech, from phanai to speak — more at ban. First use: circa 1681

Answer 402

a person who is given the power or authority to do something (such as to vote) for someone else : power or authority that is given to allow a person to act for someone else Full Definition 1 : the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another 2 a : authority or power to act for another b : a document giving such authority; specifically : a power of attorney authorizing a specified person to vote corporate stock 3 : a person authorized to act for another : procurator Other forms: plural prox·ies proxy adjective Examples Since I wouldn't be available to vote, I nominated him to act as my proxy. sent a proxy to the meeting to cast his vote for him Origin: Middle English proxi, procucie, contraction of procuracie, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin procuratia, alteration of Latin procuratio procuration. First use: 15th century Synonyms: assignee, attorney, commissary, delegate, deputy, envoy, factor, minister, procurator, agent, rep, representative

Answer 403

not easily stopped or pulled apart : firm or strong : continuing for a long time : very determined to do something Full Definition 1 a : not easily pulled apart : cohesive b : tending to adhere or cling especially to another substance 2 a : persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired b : retentive synonyms see strong te·na·ci·ous·ly adverb te·na·cious·ness noun Examples The company has a tenacious hold on the market. a tenacious trainer, she adheres to her grueling swimming schedule no matter what Origin: Latin tenac-, tenax tending to hold fast, from tenēre to hold. First use: 1607 Synonyms: dogged, insistent, patient, persevering, pertinacious, persistent Antonyms: nonadhesive

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very bad and easily noticed Full Definition 1 archaic : distinguished 2 : conspicuous; especially : conspicuously bad : flagrant egre·gious·ly adverb egre·gious·ness noun Examples an egregious example of political bias the student's theme was marred by a number of egregious errors in spelling Origin: Latin egregius, from e- + greg-, grex herd — more at gregarious. First use: circa 1534 Synonyms: blatant, conspicuous, flagrant, glaring, gross, obvious, patent, pronounced, rank, striking

Answer 405

the quality or state of being impertinent: as a : irrelevance, inappropriateness b : incivility, insolence 2 : an instance of impertinence Examples a disciplinarian of the old school, he refused to tolerate any impertinence from his children the impertinence of deliberately ignoring waiting customers while they finished their conversation First use: 1603 Synonyms: backchat, cheek, back talk, impudence, insolence, mouth, sass, sauce Antonyms: civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness

Answer 406

the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side; also : the state of being so placed jux·ta·po·si·tion·al \-ˈzish-nəl, -ˈzi-shə-nəl\ adjective Origin: Latin juxta near + English position — more at joust. First use: 1654

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writing that is not poetry : ordinary writing Full Definition 1 a : the ordinary language people use in speaking or writing b : a literary medium distinguished from poetry especially by its greater irregularity and variety of rhythm and its closer correspondence to the patterns of everyday speech 2 : a dull or ordinary style, quality, or condition Examples She writes in very clear prose. Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin prosa, from feminine of prorsus, prosus, straightforward, being in prose, contraction of proversus, past participle of provertere to turn forward, from pro- forward + vertere to turn — more at pro-, worth. First use: 14th century 2prose\ˈprōz\ adjective 1 : of, relating to, or written in prose 2 : prosaic Origin: (see 1prose ). First use: 14th century 3prose\ˈprōz\ intransitive verb 1 : to write prose 2 : to write or speak in a dull or ordinary manner Other forms: prosed; pros·ing Origin: (see 1prose ). First use: 1642

Answer 408

a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar : an object, activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else Full Definition 1 : a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money); broadly : figurative language — compare simile 2 : an object, activity, or idea treated as a metaphor : symbol 2 met·a·phor·ic \ˌme-tə-ˈfȯr-ik, -ˈfär-\ or met·a·phor·i·cal \-i-kəl\ adjective met·a·phor·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples “He was drowning in paperwork” is a metaphor in which having to deal with a lot of paperwork is being compared to drowning in an ocean of water. Her poems include many imaginative metaphors. a poet admired for her use of metaphor Origin: Middle English methaphor, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French metaphore, from Latin metaphora, from Greek, from metapherein to transfer, from meta- + pherein to bear — more at bear. First use: 15th century Synonyms: conceit

Answer 409

a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way : the act of comparing two things that are alike in some way Full Definition 1 : inference that if two or more things agree with one another in some respects they will probably agree in others 2 a : resemblance in some particulars between things otherwise unlike : similarity b : comparison based on such resemblance 3 : correspondence between the members of pairs or sets of linguistic forms that serves as a basis for the creation of another form 4 : correspondence in function between anatomical parts of different structure and origin — compare homology synonyms see likeness Other forms: plural anal·o·gies Origin: (see analogous ). First use: 15th century

Answer 410

a very small difference in color, tone, meaning, etc. Full Definition 1 : a subtle distinction or variation 2 : a subtle quality : nicety 3 : sensibility to, awareness of, or ability to express delicate shadings (as of meaning, feeling, or value) nu·anced \-ˌän(t)st, -ˈän(t)st\ adjective Examples He listened to the subtle nuances in the song. a poem of little depth and nuance Origin: French, from Middle French, shade of color, from nuer to make shades of color, from nue cloud, from Latin nubes; perhaps akin to Welsh nudd mist. First use: 1781

Answer 411

a very strong desire to do something : the act of using force or pressure to make someone do something : the state of being forced to do something Full Definition 1 a : an act of compelling : the state of being compelled b : a force that compels 2 : an irresistible persistent impulse to perform an act (as excessive hand washing); also : the act itself Examples I gave in to one of my compulsions and ordered the chocolate dessert. We should be able to get them to cooperate without using compulsion. Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin compulsion-, compulsio, from Latin compellere to compel. First use: 15th century Synonyms: arm-twisting, coercion, force, constraint, duress, pressure

Answer 412

of or relating to space and the relationship of objects within it Full Definition 1 : relating to, occupying, or having the character of space 2 : of or relating to facility in perceiving relations (as of objects) in space spa·ti·al·i·ty \ˌspā-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun spa·tial·ly \ˈspā-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples the spatial dimensions of a room Origin: Latin spatium space. First use: 1847

Answer 413

: an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion Full Definition 1 a : an assumption or concession made for the sake of argument b : an interpretation of a practical situation or condition taken as the ground for action 2 : a tentative assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical consequences 3 : the antecedent clause of a conditional statement Other forms: plural hy·poth·e·ses \-ˌsēz\ Examples Other chemists rejected his hypothesis. Their hypothesis is that watching excessive amounts of television reduces a person's ability to concentrate. The results of the experiment did not support his hypothesis. Origin: Greek, from hypotithenai to put under, suppose, from hypo- + tithenai to put — more at do. First use: circa 1656 Synonyms: theory, proposition, supposition, thesis Synonym discussion: hypothesis theory law mean a formula derived by inference from scientific data that explains a principle operating in nature. hypothesis implies insufficient evidence to provide more than a tentative explanation . theory implies a greater range of evidence and greater likelihood of truth . law implies a statement of order and relation in nature that has been found to be invariable under the same conditions .

Answer 414

angry and aggressive : feeling or showing readiness to fight : fighting a war : engaged in a war Full Definition 1 : waging war; specifically : belonging to or recognized as a state at war and protected by and subject to the laws of war 2 : inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness belligerent noun bel·lig·er·ent·ly adverb Examples He was drunk and belligerent. the coach became quite belligerent and spit at an umpire after being thrown out of the game Origin: modification of Latin belligerant-, belligerans, present participle of belligerare to wage war, from belliger waging war, from bellum + gerere to wage. First use: 1577 Synonyms: aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, assaultive, bellicose, brawly, chippy, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, gladiatorial, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike, on the warpath Antonyms: nonaggressive, nonbelligerent, pacific, peaceable, peaceful, unbelligerent, uncombative, uncontentious Synonym discussion: belligerent bellicose pugnacious quarrelsome contentious mean having an aggressive or fighting attitude. belligerent often implies being actually at war or engaged in hostilities . bellicose suggests a disposition to fight . pugnacious suggests a disposition that takes pleasure in personal combat . quarrelsome stresses an ill-natured readiness to fight without good cause . contentious implies perverse and irritating fondness for arguing and quarreling .

Answer 415

a building and the area of land that it is on : a statement or idea that is accepted as being true and that is used as the basis of an argument Full Definition 1 a : a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference; specifically : either of the first two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn b : something assumed or taken for granted : presupposition 2 plural : matters previously stated; specifically : the preliminary and explanatory part of a deed or of a bill in equity 3 plural [from its being identified in the premises of the deed] a : a tract of land with the buildings thereon b : a building or part of a building usually with its appurtenances (as grounds) Examples They were asked to leave the premises. The company leases part of the premises to smaller businesses. The premises were searched by the police. Variants: less commonly pre·miss Origin: in sense 1, from Middle English premisse, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin praemissa, from Latin, feminine of praemissus, past participle of praemittere to place ahead, from prae- pre- + mittere to send; in other senses, from Middle English premisses, from Medieval Latin praemissa, from Latin, neuter plural of praemissus. First use: 14th century Synonyms: given, hypothetical, if, postulate, assumption (also premiss), presumption, presupposition, supposition 2pre·mise\ˈpre-məs also pri-ˈmīz\ transitive verb 1 a : to set forth beforehand as an introduction or a postulate b : to offer as a premise in an argument 2 : postulate 3 : to base on certain assumptions Other forms: pre·mised; pre·mis·ing Examples let us premise certain things, such as every person's need for love, before beginning our line of reasoning Origin: (see 1premise ). First use: 1526 Synonyms: hypothecate, hypothesize, postulate, assume, presume, presuppose, say, suppose

Answer 416

a sudden change ; especially : a sudden change in someone's mood or behavior Full Definition 1 a : a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action b : a sudden usually unpredictable condition, change, or series of changes 2 : a disposition to do things impulsively 3 : capriccio 3 Examples the caprices of the weather Employees have complained of being at the mercy of the manager's every whim and caprice. policy changes that seem to be motivated by nothing more than caprice Origin: French, from Italian capriccio caprice, shudder, perhaps from capo head (from Latin caput) + riccio hedgehog, from Latin ericius — more at head, urchin. First use: 1667 Synonyms: bee, whim, crank, fancy, freak, humor, kink, maggot, megrim, notion, vagary, vagrancy, whimsy (also whimsey) Synonym discussion: caprice whim vagary crotchet mean an irrational or unpredictable idea or desire. caprice stresses lack of apparent motivation and suggests willfulness . whim implies a fantastic, capricious turn of mind or inclination . vagary stresses the erratic, irresponsible character of the notion or desire . crotchet implies an eccentric opinion or preference .

Answer 417

changing often and quickly ; especially : often changing suddenly in mood or behavior : not logical or reasonable : based on an idea, desire, etc., that is not possible to predict Full Definition : governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive, unpredictable synonyms see inconstant ca·pri·cious·ly adverb ca·pri·cious·ness noun Examples employees who are at the mercy of a capricious manager The court ruled that the punishment was arbitrary and capricious. Origin: (see caprice ). First use: 1601 Synonyms: fickle, changeable, changeful, flickery, fluctuating, fluid, inconsistent, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, skittish, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, variable, volatile Antonyms: certain, changeless, constant, immutable, invariable, predictable, settled, stable, stationary, steady, unchangeable, unchanging, unvarying

Answer 418

a long speech given by a character in a story, movie, play, etc., or by a performer (such as a comedian) : a long speech made by one person that prevents anyone else from talking Full Definition 1 a : soliloquy 2 b : a dramatic sketch performed by one actor c : the routine of a stand-up comic 2 : a literary composition written in the form of a soliloquy 3 : a long speech monopolizing conversation mono·logu·ist \-ˌlȯ-gist, -ˌlä-\ or mo·no·lo·gist \same or mə-ˈnä-lə-jist, -gist\ noun Examples The play begins with the main character's monologue. The comedian is famous for his monologue about winning the lottery. I stifled a yawn as she launched into a monologue about how she is going to become a famous star. Variants: less commonly mono·log Origin: Middle French monologue, from mon- + -logue. First use: 1549

Answer 419

of, relating to, or concerned with the art of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people of a question : asked in order to make a statement rather than to get an answer Full Definition 1 a : of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric b : employed for rhetorical effect; especially : asked merely for effect with no answer expected 2 a : given to rhetoric : grandiloquent b : verbal rhe·tor·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples My question was rhetorical. I wasn't really expecting an answer. you can skip over the rhetorical passages and still get the gist of the essay Variants: less commonly rhe·tor·ic \ri-ˈtȯr-ik, -ˈtär-\ Origin: (see rhetoric ). First use: 15th century Synonyms: bombastic, flatulent, fustian, gaseous, gassy, grandiloquent, oratorical, orotund, windy Antonyms: unrhetorical

Answer 420

to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government, political system, etc. : to make (something) weaker or less effective Full Definition 1 : to overturn or overthrow from the foundation : ruin 2 : to pervert or corrupt by an undermining of morals, allegiance, or faith sub·vert·er noun Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French subvertir, from Latin subvertere, literally, to turn from beneath, from sub- + vertere to turn — more at worth. First use: 14th century

Answer 421

the act of subverting : the state of being subverted; especially : a systematic attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system by persons working secretly from within 2 obsolete : a cause of overthrow or destruction sub·ver·sion·ary \-zhə-ˌner-ē, -shə-\ adjective sub·ver·sive \-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\ adjective or noun sub·ver·sive·ly adverb

Answer 422

: a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive Full Definition : the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also : the expression so substituted eu·phe·mist \-mist\ noun eu·phe·mis·tic \ˌyü-fə-ˈmis-tik\ adjective eu·phe·mis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples using “eliminate” as a euphemism for “kill” Origin: Greek euphēmismos, from euphēmos auspicious, sounding good, from eu- + phēmē speech, from phanai to speak — more at ban. First use: circa 1681

Answer 423

not likely to offend or bother anyone : not offensive Full Definition 1 : causing no harm or injury 2 a : giving no provocation : peaceable b : not objectionable to the senses in·of·fen·sive·ly adverb in·of·fen·sive·ness noun Examples The priest was a mild-mannered inoffensive fellow. an inoffensive little joke at the opening of his speech First use: 1646 Synonyms: anodyne, benign, hurtless, innocent, innocuous, harmless, safe, white Antonyms: adverse, bad, baleful, baneful, damaging, dangerous, deleterious, detrimental, evil, harmful, hurtful, ill, injurious, mischievous, nocuous, noxious, pernicious, prejudicial, wicked

Answer 424

honor or respect that is felt for or shown to (someone or something) Full Definition 1 : honor or respect felt or shown : deference; especially : profound adoring awed respect 2 : a gesture of respect (as a bow) 3 : the state of being revered 4 : one held in reverence — used as a title for a clergyman synonyms see honor Examples Her poems are treated with reverence by other poets. Their religion has a deep reverence for nature. Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin reverentia, from reverent-, reverens respectful, reverent. First use: 14th century 2rev·er·ence\ˈrev-rən(t)s, ˈre-və-; ˈre-vərn(t)s\ transitive verb : to regard or treat with reverence (see 1reverence ) synonyms see revere Other forms: rev·er·enced; rev·er·enc·ing rev·er·enc·er noun Examples devotees coming to reverence their god Origin: (see 1reverence ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: adore, deify, glorify, revere, worship, venerate

Answer 425

not willing to tell people about things Full Definition 1 : inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved 2 : restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance 3 : reluctant synonyms see silent ret·i·cent·ly adverb Examples the panel decided to investigate the fraud charges against the company, which has always been reticent about its internal operations her husband is by nature a reticent person, and she resigned herself to that fact long ago Origin: Latin reticent-, reticens, present participle of reticēre to keep silent, from re- + tacēre to be silent — more at tacit. First use: circa 1834 Synonyms: close, closemouthed, dark, secretive, tight-mouthed, uncommunicative Antonyms: communicative, open

Answer 426

a person who is loyal to a leader, group, or religion : a person who adheres to or supports a system or set of principles Full Definition : one that adheres: as a : a follower of a leader, party, or profession b : a believer in or advocate especially of a particular idea or church synonyms see follower Examples an adherent of free trade the Flat Earth Society surely doesn't have many adherents First use: 15th century Synonyms: acolyte, follower, convert, disciple, epigone, liege man, partisan (also partizan), pupil, votarist, votary Antonyms: coryphaeus, leader

Answer 427

evil or immoral Full Definition : flagrantly wicked or impious : evil synonyms see vicious ne·far·i·ous·ly adverb Examples a nefarious scheme to cheat people out of their money the chaste heroines and nefarious villains of old-time melodramas Origin: Latin nefarius, from nefas crime, from ne- not + fas right, divine law; perhaps akin to Greek themis law, tithenai to place — more at do. First use: circa 1609 Synonyms: black, dark, evil, immoral, iniquitous, bad, rotten, sinful, unethical, unlawful, unrighteous, unsavory, vicious, vile, villainous, wicked, wrong Antonyms: decent, ethical, good, honest, honorable, just, moral, right, righteous, sublime, upright, virtuous

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a statement that expresses an idea that is not new Full Definition 1 : the quality or state of being dull or insipid 2 : a banal, trite, or stale remark Examples His speech was filled with familiar platitudes about the value of hard work and dedication. “blondes have more fun” is a silly platitude Origin: French, from plat flat, dull. First use: 1812 Synonyms: banality, bromide, chestnut, cliché (also cliche), groaner, homily, commonplace, shibboleth, trope, truism

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full of mystery and difficult to understand Full Definition : of, relating to, or resembling an enigma : mysterious synonyms see obscure enig·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples the discovery of the abandoned ship in mid ocean remains one of the most enigmatic episodes in seafaring history the Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile Variants: less commonly enig·mat·i·cal \-ti-kəl\ Origin: (see enigma ). First use: 1609 Synonyms: arcane, cryptic, deep, mysterious (also enigmatical), impenetrable, inscrutable, mystic, occult, uncanny Antonyms: accessible, clear, nonambiguous, obvious, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal

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Disappointed

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Informal words, phrases or even slang

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disposition to do good 2 a : an act of kindness b : a generous gift 3 : a compulsory levy by certain English kings with no other authority than the claim of prerogative Examples self-effacing as well as selfless, he refused all public acknowledgement of his many benevolences to the community her benevolence towards her employees was such that she actually let one live in her home temporarily First use: 14th century Synonyms: favor, boon, courtesy, grace, indulgence, kindness, mercy, service, turn Antonyms: ill will, malevolence, venom

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medical : showing that a particular disease is present : relating to or showing symptoms of a disease : showing the existence of a particular problem Full Definition 1 a : being a symptom of a disease b : having the characteristics of a particular disease but arising from another cause 2 : concerned with, affecting, or having symptoms 3 : characteristic, indicative symp·tom·at·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples a fever's refusal to respond to antibiotics is symptomatic of a viral infection First use: 1698 Synonyms: classic, diagnostic (also diagnostical), discriminating, distinct, distinctive, distinguishing, identifying, individual, peculiar, proper, characteristic, typical Antonyms: atypical, nontypical, uncharacteristic, untypical

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an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion Full Definition 1 a : an assumption or concession made for the sake of argument b : an interpretation of a practical situation or condition taken as the ground for action 2 : a tentative assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical consequences 3 : the antecedent clause of a conditional statement Other forms: plural hy·poth·e·ses \-ˌsēz\ Examples Other chemists rejected his hypothesis. Their hypothesis is that watching excessive amounts of television reduces a person's ability to concentrate. The results of the experiment did not support his hypothesis. Origin: Greek, from hypotithenai to put under, suppose, from hypo- + tithenai to put — more at do. First use: circa 1656 Synonyms: theory, proposition, supposition, thesis Synonym discussion: hypothesis theory law mean a formula derived by inference from scientific data that explains a principle operating in nature. hypothesis implies insufficient evidence to provide more than a tentative explanation . theory implies a greater range of evidence and greater likelihood of truth . law implies a statement of order and relation in nature that has been found to be invariable under the same conditions .

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personally unacceptable or unwelcome Origin: New Latin, unacceptable person. First use: 1904

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someone or something that is difficult to understand or explain Full Definition 1 : an obscure speech or writing 2 : something hard to understand or explain 3 : an inscrutable or mysterious person synonyms see mystery Examples To his friends, he was always something of an enigma. one of the great enigmas of our time Origin: Latin aenigma, from Greek ainigmat-, ainigma, from ainissesthai to speak in riddles, from ainos fable. First use: 1539 Synonyms: closed book, conundrum, mystery, head-scratcher, mystification, puzzle, puzzlement, riddle, secret

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extreme in a way that is not normal or that shows an illness or mental problem medical : relating to or caused by disease : of or relating to the study of diseases : relating to pathology Full Definition 1 : of or relating to pathology 2 : altered or caused by disease; also : indicative of disease 3 : being such to a degree that is extreme, excessive, or markedly abnormal path·o·log·i·cal·ly \-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples He is a pathological liar. She has a pathological fear of heights. pathological changes in the body Variants: less commonly path·o·log·ic \-jik\ First use: 1688

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happening or beginning now or in recent times : existing or happening in the same time period : from the same time period Full Definition 1 : happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time 2 a : simultaneous b : marked by characteristics of the present period : modern, current con·tem·po·rar·i·ly \-ˌtem-pə-ˈrer-ə-lē\ adverb Examples the absurd notion that early cave dwellers were contemporary with the dinosaurs a magazine devoted to contemporary fashions Origin: com- + Latin tempor-, tempus. First use: 1631 Synonyms: coetaneous, coeval, coexistent, coexisting, coextensive, coincident, coincidental, concurrent, contemporaneous, coterminous, simultaneous, synchronic, synchronous Antonyms: asynchronous, noncontemporary, nonsimultaneous, nonsynchronous Synonym discussion: contemporary contemporaneous coeval synchronous simultaneous coincident mean existing or occurring at the same time. contemporary is likely to apply to people and what relates to them . contemporaneous is more often applied to events than to people . coeval refers usually to periods, ages, eras, eons . synchronous implies exact correspondence in time and especially in periodic intervals . simultaneous implies correspondence in a moment of time . coincident is applied to events and may be used in order to avoid implication of causal relationship . 2contemporary noun : a person who lives at the same time or is about the same age as another person Full Definition 1 : one that is contemporary with another 2 : one of the same or nearly the same age as another Other forms: plural contemporar·ies Examples He was a contemporary of George Washington. She is politically very different from most of her contemporaries. First use: 1638 Synonyms: coeval

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a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something Full Definition : respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes synonyms see honor in deference to : in consideration of Examples Her relatives treat one another with deference. He is shown much deference by his colleagues. Origin: (see 2defer ). First use: 1660 Synonyms: acquiescence, biddability, compliancy, compliance, docility, obedience, submissiveness Antonyms: defiance, disobedience, intractability, recalcitrance

Answer 440

the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion Full Definition 1 capitalized : the philosophy of the Stoics 2 : indifference to pleasure or pain : impassiveness Examples She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism. First use: 1626

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not showing emotion Full Definition 1 a archaic : unsusceptible to pain b : unsusceptible to physical feeling : insensible c : unsusceptible to or destitute of emotion : apathetic 2 : giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless im·pas·sive·ly adverb im·pas·sive·ness noun im·pas·siv·i·ty \ˌim-ˌpa-ˈsi-və-tē\ noun Examples Her face remained impassive throughout the trial. she remained impassive as the officers informed her of her son's death First use: 1605 Synonyms: affectless, apathetic, cold-blooded, emotionless, impassible, numb, passionless, phlegmatic, stoic (or stoical), stolid, undemonstrative, unemotional Antonyms: demonstrative, emotional, fervent, fervid, hot-blooded, impassioned, passional, passionate, vehement Synonym discussion: impassive stoic phlegmatic apathetic stolid mean unresponsive to something that might normally excite interest or emotion. impassive stresses the absence of any external sign of emotion in action or facial expression . stoic implies an apparent indifference to pleasure or especially to pain often as a matter of principle or self-discipline . phlegmatic implies a temperament or constitution hard to arouse . apathetic may imply a puzzling or deplorable indifference or inertness . stolid implies a habitual absence of interest, responsiveness, or curiosity .

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a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate because you think something bad or unpleasant is going to happen Full Definition 1 archaic : a tremulous motion : tremor 2 : a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension synonyms see fear Examples He had some trepidation about agreeing to their proposal. shaking with trepidation, I stepped into the old abandoned house Origin: Latin trepidation-, trepidatio, from trepidare to tremble, from trepidus agitated; probably akin to Old English thrafian to urge, push, Greek trapein to press grapes. First use: 1605 Synonyms: alarm (also alarum), anxiety, dread, fearfulness, fright, horror, panic, scare, terror, fear

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a set of terms or articles constituting an agreement between governments 2 a : the act of surrendering or yielding b : the terms of surrender Examples her sudden capitulation surprised everyone; she usually debated for hours First use: 1535 Synonyms: capitulating, surrender, cession, handover, relinquishment, rendition, submission, submitting

Answer 444

very careful about doing what you are supposed to do : concerned with doing something correctly Full Definition 1 : governed by or conforming to the dictates of conscience : scrupulous 2 : meticulous, careful synonyms see upright con·sci·en·tious·ly adverb con·sci·en·tious·ness noun Examples She has always been a very conscientious worker. He was conscientious about following the doctor's orders. Origin: (see conscience ). First use: 1576 Synonyms: conscionable, ethical, honest, honorable, just, moral, principled, scrupulous Antonyms: cutthroat, dishonest, dishonorable, immoral, unconscionable, unethical, unjust, unprincipled, unscrupulous

Answer 445

something (such as a force, campaign, or movement) that is extremely large and powerful and cannot be stopped : a very large, heavy truck Full Definition 1 chiefly British : a large heavy truck 2 : a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path Examples there was no escaping the juggernaut of hype for the studio's biggest summer blockbuster Origin: Hindi Jagannāth, literally, lord of the world, title of Vishnu. First use: 1841 Synonyms: bandwagon, blitz, cause, crusade, drive, campaign, movement, push

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something (such as a word, an object, or an event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where it does not belong in a story, movie, etc. : a person or a thing that seems to belong to the past and not to fit in the present Full Definition 1 : an error in chronology; especially : a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other 2 : a person or a thing that is chronologically out of place; especially : one from a former age that is incongruous in the present 3 : the state or condition of being chronologically out of place anach·ro·nis·tic \ə-ˌna-krə-ˈnis-tik\ less commonly ana·chron·ic \ˌa-nə-ˈkrä-nik\ adjective anach·ro·nis·ti·cal·ly \ə-ˌna-krə-ˈnis-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb anach·ro·nous \ə-ˈna-krə-nəs\ adjective anach·ro·nous·ly adverb Examples The novel is full of anachronisms. He's an old-fashioned politician who is seen by many of his colleagues as an anachronism. Origin: probably from Middle Greek anachronismos, from anachronizesthai to be an anachronism, from Late Greek anachronizein to be late, from Greek ana- + chronos time. First use: 1617

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of a child : having or showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age Full Definition 1 : exceptionally early in development or occurrence 2 : exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age pre·co·cious·ly adverb pre·co·cious·ness noun pre·coc·i·ty \pri-ˈkä-sə-tē\ noun Examples She was a precocious child who could read before she went to school. A precocious musician, he was giving concerts when he was seven. Origin: Latin praecoc-, praecox early ripening, precocious, from prae- + coquere to cook — more at cook. First use: 1650 Synonyms: inopportune, early, premature, unseasonable, untimely Antonyms: late

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of or relating to space and the relationship of objects within it Full Definition 1 : relating to, occupying, or having the character of space 2 : of or relating to facility in perceiving relations (as of objects) in space spa·ti·al·i·ty \ˌspā-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun spa·tial·ly \ˈspā-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples the spatial dimensions of a room Origin: Latin spatium space. First use: 1847

Answer 449

``` well-known but probably not true Full Definition 1 : of doubtful authenticity : spurious 2 often capitalized : of or resembling the Apocrypha synonyms see fictitious apoc·ry·phal·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb apoc·ry·phal·ness noun Examples an apocryphal story about the president's childhood Origin: (see apocrypha ). First use: 1590 ```

Answer 450

a special quality or feeling that seems to come from a person, place, or thing Full Definition 1 a : a subtle sensory stimulus (as an aroma) b : a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source 2 : a luminous radiation : nimbus 3 : a subjective sensation (as of lights) experienced before an attack of some disorders (as epilepsy or a migraine) 4 : an energy field that is held to emanate from a living being Examples the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura Origin: Middle English, from Latin, puff of air, breeze, from Greek; probably akin to Greek aēr air. First use: 1694 Synonyms: air, ambience (or ambiance), aroma, atmosphere, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)

Answer 451

the feeling of not having much emotion or interest : an apathetic state Full Definition 1 : lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness 2 : lack of interest or concern : indifference Examples People have shown surprising apathy toward these important social problems. People have shown a surprising apathy toward these problems. Origin: Greek apatheia, from apathēs without feeling, from a- + pathos emotion — more at pathos. First use: 1594 Synonyms: affectlessness, emotionlessness, impassiveness, impassivity, insensibility, numbness, phlegm Antonyms: emotion, feeling, sensibility

Answer 452

the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions : the ability to share someone else's feelings Full Definition 1 : the imaginative projection of a subjective state into an object so that the object appears to be infused with it 2 : the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner; also : the capacity for this Examples He felt great empathy with the poor. His months spent researching prison life gave him greater empathy towards convicts. Origin: Greek empatheia, literally, passion, from empathēs emotional, from em- + pathos feelings, emotion — more at pathos. First use: 1850

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computers : a small picture on a computer screen that represents a program or function : a person who is very successful and admired : a widely known symbol Full Definition 1 : a usually pictorial representation : image 2 [Late Greek eikōn, from Greek] : a conventional religious image typically painted on a small wooden panel and used in the devotions of Eastern Christians 3 : an object of uncritical devotion : idol 4 : emblem, symbol 5 a : a sign (as a word or graphic symbol) whose form suggests its meaning b : a graphic symbol on a computer display screen that represents an object (as a file) or function (as the command to delete) Examples Click on the icon to open your e-mail program. He has become an icon in the movie business. a singer who has become a pop icon Variants: less commonly ikon \ˈī-ˌkän\ Origin: Latin, from Greek eikōn, from eikenai to resemble. First use: 1572 Synonyms: god, hero, idol (also ikon) Antonyms: nobody, noncelebrity

Answer 454

something (such as a force, campaign, or movement) that is extremely large and powerful and cannot be stopped : a very large, heavy truck Full Definition 1 chiefly British : a large heavy truck 2 : a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path Examples there was no escaping the juggernaut of hype for the studio's biggest summer blockbuster Origin: Hindi Jagannāth, literally, lord of the world, title of Vishnu. First use: 1841 Synonyms: bandwagon, blitz, cause, crusade, drive, campaign, movement, push

Answer 455

a person who is always or often unhappy or angry about something Full Definition : a discontented person: a : one who bears a grudge from a sense of grievance or thwarted ambition b : one who is in active opposition to an established order or government : rebel Examples He complained so much that he got a reputation for being a malcontent. First use: 1581 2malcontent adjective : dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs : discontented Examples she seems like a very malcontent person, always acting as if the entire world were out to get her Origin: Middle French, from mal- + content content. First use: 1586 Synonyms: aggrieved, discontent, disgruntled, displeased, dissatisfied, discontented Antonyms: content, contented, gratified, pleased, satisfied

Answer 456

causing discussion, thought, argument, etc. : causing sexual feelings or excitement Full Definition : serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate provocative noun pro·voc·a·tive·ly adverb pro·voc·a·tive·ness noun Examples a thoughtful and provocative book It was one of his more provocative suggestions. She was wearing a very provocative outfit. First use: 15th century Synonyms: charged, edgy, exciting, inciting, instigating, instigative, piquing, provoking, stimulating Antonyms: noninflammatory

Answer 457

of a child : having or showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age Full Definition 1 : exceptionally early in development or occurrence 2 : exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age pre·co·cious·ly adverb pre·co·cious·ness noun pre·coc·i·ty \pri-ˈkä-sə-tē\ noun Examples She was a precocious child who could read before she went to school. A precocious musician, he was giving concerts when he was seven. Origin: Latin praecoc-, praecox early ripening, precocious, from prae- + coquere to cook — more at cook. First use: 1650 Synonyms: inopportune, early, premature, unseasonable, untimely Antonyms: late

Answer 458

of a child : having or showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age Full Definition 1 : exceptionally early in development or occurrence 2 : exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age pre·co·cious·ly adverb pre·co·cious·ness noun pre·coc·i·ty \pri-ˈkä-sə-tē\ noun Examples She was a precocious child who could read before she went to school. A precocious musician, he was giving concerts when he was seven. Origin: Latin praecoc-, praecox early ripening, precocious, from prae- + coquere to cook — more at cook. First use: 1650 Synonyms: inopportune, early, premature, unseasonable, untimely Antonyms: late

Answer 459

to decide not to think about or consider (something or someone) : to send (someone) away : to cause or allow (someone) to leave : to officially make (someone) leave a job : to end the employment or service of (someone) Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to permit or cause to leave 2 : to remove from position or service : discharge 3 a : to reject serious consideration of b : to put out of judicial consideration dis·mis·sion \-ˈmi-shən\ noun dis·mis·sive \-ˈmi-siv\ adjective dis·mis·sive·ly adverb Examples I don't think we should dismiss the matter lightly. The students were dismissed early because of the snowstorm. Several employees were recently dismissed. Origin: Middle English, modification of Latin dimissus, past participle of dimittere, from dis- + mittere to send. First use: 15th century Synonyms: ax (or axe), bounce, can, cashier, discharge, fire, muster out, pink-slip, release, remove, retire, sack, terminate, turn off, send packing, show (one) the door Antonyms: employ, engage, hire, retain, sign (up or on), take on

Answer 460

a group of islands Full Definition 1 : an expanse of water with many scattered islands 2 : a group of islands 3 : something resembling an archipelago; especially : a group or scattering of similar things Other forms: plural ar·chi·pel·a·goes or ar·chi·pel·a·gos Origin: Archipelago Aegean Sea, from Italian Arcipelago, literally, chief sea, from arci- (from Latin archi-) + Greek pelagos sea — more at plagal. First use: 1589

Answer 461

representing something (such as an idea, state, or emotion) that cannot be seen by itself Full Definition : of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative em·blem·at·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world Variants: less commonly em·blem·at·i·cal \-ti-kəl\ First use: 1645 Synonyms: symbolic (also emblematical), representational, representative Antonyms: nonsymbolic

Answer 462

anger caused by something that is unfair or wrong Full Definition : anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean synonyms see anger Examples The decision to close the factory has aroused the indignation of the townspeople. He adopted a tone of moral indignation. Origin: (see indignant ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: angriness, birse [chiefly Scottish], choler, furor, fury, anger, irateness, ire, lividity, lividness, mad, madness, mood [archaic], outrage, rage, spleen, wrath, wrathfulness Antonyms: delight, pleasure

Answer 463

an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from one person to another in a culture : an amusing or interesting picture, video, etc., that is spread widely through the Internet Full Definition : an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture Origin: alteration of mimeme, from mim- (as in mimesis) + -eme. First use: 1976

Answer 464

to leave the position of being a king or queen : to fail to do what is required by (a duty or responsibility) Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to cast off : discard 2 : to relinquish (as sovereign power) formallyintransitive verb : to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function Other forms: ab·di·cat·ed; ab·di·cat·ing ab·di·ca·ble \-kə-bəl\ adjective ab·di·ca·tion \ˌab-di-ˈkā-shən\ noun ab·di·ca·tor \ˈab-di-ˌkā-tər\ noun Examples The king was forced to abdicate. The king abdicated the throne. Origin: Latin abdicatus, past participle of abdicare, from ab- + dicare to proclaim — more at diction. First use: 1541 Synonyms: abnegate, cede, relinquish, renounce, resign, step aside (from), step down (from), surrender Synonym discussion: abdicate renounce resign mean to give up a position with no possibility of resuming it. abdicate implies a giving up of sovereign power or sometimes an evading of responsibility such as that of a parent . renounce may replace it but often implies additionally a sacrifice for a greater end . resign applies to the giving up of an unexpired office or trust .

Answer 465

the beginning of something Full Definition : the origin or coming into being of something Other forms: plural gen·e·ses\-ˌsēz\ Examples a book about the genesis of the civil rights movement was present at the meeting which was later considered the genesis of the new political movement Origin: Latin, from Greek, from gignesthai to be born — more at kin. First use: circa 1604 Synonyms: alpha, baseline, birth, commencement, dawn, day one, beginning, get-go (also git-go), inception, incipience, incipiency, kickoff, launch, morning, nascence, nascency, onset, outset, start, threshold Antonyms: close, conclusion, end, ending, omega

Answer 466

a member of a group of people originally of southwestern Asia that includes Jews and Arabs Full Definition 1 a : a member of any of a number of peoples of ancient southwestern Asia including the Akkadians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs b : a descendant of these peoples 2 : a member of a modern people speaking a Semitic language Origin: French sémite, from Sem Shem, from Late Latin, from Greek Sēm, from Hebrew Shēm. First use: 1848

Answer 467

of or relating to an entire system medical : of, relating to, or affecting the entire body Full Definition : of, relating to, or common to a system: as a : affecting the body generally b : supplying those parts of the body that receive blood through the aorta rather than through the pulmonary artery c : of, relating to, or being a pesticide that as used is harmless to the plant or higher animal but when absorbed into its sap or bloodstream makes the entire organism toxic to pests (as an insect or fungus) sys·tem·i·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples The company made some systemic changes to the way it operated. The problem seems to be systemic. First use: 1803 2systemic noun : a systemic pesticide First use: 1951

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a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something Full Definition : respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes synonyms see honor in deference to : in consideration of Examples Her relatives treat one another with deference. He is shown much deference by his colleagues. Origin: (see 2defer ). First use: 1660 Synonyms: acquiescence, biddability, compliancy, compliance, docility, obedience, submissiveness Antonyms: defiance, disobedience, intractability, recalcitrance

Answer 469

an image of a person Full Definition : an image or representation especially of a person; especially : a crude figure representing a hated person Other forms: plural ef·fi·gies in effigy : publicly in the form of an effigy Origin: Middle French effigie, from Latin effigies, from effingere to form, from ex- + fingere to shape — more at dough. First use: 1539

Answer 470

the study of religious faith, practice, and experience : the study of God and God's relation to the world : a system of religious beliefs or ideas Full Definition 1 : the study of religious faith, practice, and experience; especially : the study of God and of God's relation to the world 2 a : a theological theory or system b : a distinctive body of theological opinion 3 : a usually 4-year course of specialized religious training in a Roman Catholic major seminary Other forms: plural the·ol·o·gies Examples He has an interest in theology and pastoral work. The bishop was opposed to the group's theology. Origin: Middle English theologie, from Anglo-French, from Latin theologia, from Greek, from the- + -logia -logy. First use: 14th century

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a : one of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people b : a man who is father or founder c (1) : the oldest member or representative of a group (2) : a venerable old man d : a man who is head of a patriarchy 2 a : any of the bishops of the ancient or Eastern Orthodox sees of Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem or the ancient and Western see of Rome with authority over other bishops b : the head of any of various Eastern churches c : a Roman Catholic bishop next in rank to the pope with purely titular or with metropolitan jurisdiction 3 : a Mormon of the Melchizedek priesthood empowered to perform the ordinances of the church and pronounce blessings within a stake or prescribed jurisdiction Examples Our grandfather was the family's patriarch. The tribe's patriarch ruled for 20 years before his death. Origin: Middle English patriarche, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin patriarcha, from Greek patriarchēs, from patria lineage (from patr-, patēr father) + -archēs -arch — more at father. First use: 13th century

Answer 472

a friendly person who likes being with and talking to other people : an outgoing person Full Definition : one whose personality is characterized by extroversion; broadly : a gregarious and unreserved person extrovert less commonly extravert adjective ex·tro·vert·ed less commonly ex·tra·vert·ed \-ˌvər-təd, ˌek-strə-ˈvər-\ adjective Examples a natural extrovert, he mixes well in any social situation Variants: less commonly ex·tra·vert Origin: modification of German extravertiert, from Latin extra- + vertere. First use: 1918 Synonyms: backslapper, glad-hander Antonyms: introvert, shrinking violet, wallflower

Answer 473

: a soldier especially in the past who rode a horse and carried a gun Full Definition 1 : a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed mounted troops 2 : cavalryman Origin: French dragon dragon, dragoon, from Middle French. First use: 1604 2dragoon transitive verb 1 : to subjugate or persecute by harsh use of troops 2 : to force into submission or compliance especially by violent measures Examples she was dragooned into agreeing to the fraudulent scheme First use: 1689 Synonyms: blackjack, coerce, compel, constrain, force, drive, impel, impress, make, muscle, obligate, oblige, press, pressure, sandbag

Answer 474

refusing to change your behavior or your ideas : difficult to deal with, remove, etc. Full Definition 1 : perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion 2 : not easily subdued, remedied, or removed ob·sti·nate·ly adverb ob·sti·nate·ness noun Examples his obstinate refusal to obey My parents remain as obstinate as ever. Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French obstinat, Latin obstinatus, past participle of obstinare to be resolved, from ob- in the way + -stinare (akin to stare to stand). First use: 14th century Synonyms: adamant, adamantine, bullheaded, dogged, hard, hardened, hardheaded, hard-nosed, headstrong, immovable, implacable, inconvincible, inflexible, intransigent, mulish, obdurate, opinionated, ossified, pat, pertinacious, perverse, pigheaded, self-opinionated, self-willed, stiff-necked, stubborn, unbending, uncompromising, unrelenting, unyielding, willful (or wilful), deaf to reason Antonyms: acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, compliant, complying, flexible, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding Synonym discussion: obstinate dogged stubborn pertinacious mulish mean fixed and unyielding in course or purpose. obstinate implies usually an unreasonable persistence . dogged suggests an admirable often tenacious and unwavering persistence . stubborn implies sturdiness in resisting change which may or may not be admirable . pertinacious suggests an annoying or irksome persistence . mulish implies a thoroughly unreasonable obstinacy .

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